#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday January 12, 2017
10:00 PM EST
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
are you considered a "guest" moderator? π
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
participatechat
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ditchbook
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/Nb8zYosqXB
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
The time has come -- to get Googley! Welcome to tonight's
#DitchBook
chat. We're talking Google changes/updates. Please check in!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
I'm Matt,
#DitchBook
author and 11-yr HS Spanish teacher from Indiana. Pumped about new grouping feature in
#GoogleClassroom
!
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Edward, teacher/edtech/pathway coordinator, Long Beach, CA!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
I have 14 days to get my Qs ready for my guest moderating turn for
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
#ditchbook
How I've missed you. Mandi from MO. HS Math teacher! Awaiting Icemageddon this weekend.
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Have a great night
#SAMedchat
! Super fun! Come on over to
#ditchbook
, if you can! We're chatting new
@GoogleForEdu
stuff. ππΌ
In reply to @GoogleForEdu
MrsCookWHS
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Carriann Cook, 9th grade ELA teacher from Woodward, OK, where school has been canceled tomorrow for an ice storm. :)
#ditchbook
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Ben Domonkos. 3rd Grade Teacher at
#TarkingtonTS
. South Bend, IN
#TeamSouthBend
@MrD203
#DitchBook
In reply to @MrD203
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Lindsay from KS. Instructional facilitator for 6-12.
#DitchBook
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Good evening,
#ditchbook
friends! Evan Mosier, Technology Integrationist Lead Teacher and 6th Grade LA - Davenport, Iowa.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Finally ... the Mandi-shaped hole in
#DitchBook
is filled! :) Stay safe.
In reply to @TTmomTT
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA checking in! Super pumped for
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Hey Lindsay! Thanks for joining!
#DitchBook
In reply to @MrsStephenson3
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Ditching Doug from Bushnell, IL tonight. Just received Ditch that Textbook in the mail. Excited to dive in!
#DitchBook
KamRenae
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
Kam joining from Montana where I am a special educator at the middle school level
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Kyle in Las Vegas, NV, learning strategist & technology coordinator, happened to stumble upon
#ditchbook
in my feed! Great timing!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:00 PM EST
The time has come -- to get Googley! Welcome to tonight's
#DitchBook
chat. We're talking Google changes/updates. Please check in!
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Welcome to
#Ditchbook
Edward!
In reply to @MrSteinhauser
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hi
#Ditchbook
I'm ditching from Fresno Ca.
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hi all! Dianne 4/5 T from Ca
#ditchbook
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Regina from Phoenix HS ELA teacher
#ditchbook
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hey all! Krista from SE Michigan, 5th grade teacher in a 1:1 classroom! Excited to be a part of
#DitchBook
tonight!!
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Yeah! Kyle's here!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Where at in MO Mandi? I'm in WC IL. Prolly hit us both.
#DitchBook
In reply to @TTmomTT
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
WOOT!! Super pumped for Doug's chat!!!
#Ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:01 PM EST
I have 14 days to get my Qs ready for my guest moderating turn for
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Craig, edtech instructional coach from Texas
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Karly immediately gets 10
#DitchPoints
for the
#DitchBook
animated GIF!
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Welcome to
#Ditchbook
Lindsay!
In reply to @MrsStephenson3
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Thanks for the warm welcome!
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
It will be EPIC!
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hi Carriann!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @MrsCookWHS
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
is, too!!
#DitchBook
#snowday
In reply to @MrsCookWHS
RyanHiltner
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
From MN high school math teacher
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hi
#Ditchbook
! Rachel, Curriculum Specialist, Bozeman, MT. So happy to be back with you guys!
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hiya,
#ditchbook
. I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss in CO. This clip seems appropriate for the topic du jour:
https://t.co/Yej1ufZJdn
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:02 PM EST
We love serendipity! Glad you could join us Kyle!
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
#ditchbook
Danielle Spanish teacher from Chicago
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Lydia-Instructional Tech Specialist for Richardson ISD checking in! In the mood for some
#DitchBook
chat
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hey, Lemarr's here! Welcome!
#DitchBook
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hi Kam! So pumped you're here!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KamRenae
StefaniePitzer
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Greetings
#DitchBook
crew! I'm Stefanie ditching from Peoria, IL in my 11th year of teaching 2nd grade
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
I LOVE that GIF =)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
djniner
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Dan from Grimes, Iowa. HS math teacher
#DitchBook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Laurie from San Marcos, CA - 3rd grade and tech lead
#ditchbook
mpotter44
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Mike from Hilton, NY. 9-10 ELA in a 1:1 chromebook district
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Getting ready for the Raiders to come to LV, Kyle?
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Love when my
#tosachat
and
#Ditchbook
worlds collide!
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Heeeeeyyyyy look who's here!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @zonie71
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Yeah! Iowa in the
#ditchbook
house!
In reply to @djniner
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
πππ
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Wow ... you really went there!
#DitchBook
In reply to @brianrozinsky
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Dang it, forgot about the points again!
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
ARutschke
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Angela, from Alberta checking inπI teach 1st grade
#Ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Always awesome!!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @AndersonEdTech
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
First question is on its way ...
#DitchBook
jkervs
Jan 12 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hi! Jocelyn, Music T from Toronto. Checking into
#DitchBook
for the first time while also watching the incredible
#TakingtheStage
tonight!
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
#ditchbook
Yeah. Another California.
In reply to @LaurieAnastasio
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
.
@ReginaFreeland
Where abouts in Phoenix? I grew up there and went to Cortez HS, but went to Alhambra schools for elementary.
#ditchbook
In reply to @ReginaFreeland
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Laura from Missouri joining in!
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
need to pickup my ditch points game
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hey Lydia! Good to see you! 10
#DitchPoints
for the bitmoji checkin! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @SAMRiCroupe
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
You won't be disappointed! Welcome to the gang!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Just saw the topic. So excited to talk Google!
#ditchbook
smccashland77
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Sarah - Instructional Coach - Richmond, IN
#ditchbook
KathiSueSummers
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
New to ditching...from Medford OR.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
@DMooreSpanish
Fellow profe de espanol! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @DMooreSpanish
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Karly! Hiiiii friend!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hi
#ditchbook
, I'm Kendra, from Regina, SK (that's in Canada). I'm a 4th yr Ed student, finished my student teaching, 3 classes left!
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hey Lamarr and Laurie!!! Two of my favorite tweeps in one tweet! =)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @LaurieAnastasio
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
I'm more ready for the
#VegasGoldenKnights
to start this fall!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
cherylabla
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
If you have a minute, I would love to hear what you are currently doing to help students gain life-long adult skills.
#DitchBook
#mcrelchat
McREL
Jan 11 @ 10:43 AM EST
Q2: How do you ensure learning is meaningful & encourage life-long learning for students?
#McRELchat
#slowchat
@cherylabla
@leemaxfield29
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hello fellow IL
#DitchBook
member!
In reply to @StefaniePitzer
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
#DitchBook
danielle Spanish teacher from Chicago
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Heeeeyyyyyy
#Ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Agreed! So glad you're here tonight!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @TTmomTT
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
#gohawks
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
Kimberly King. MT. Hey!
#Ditchbook
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:04 PM EST
#ditchbook
Hi Katie
In reply to @KathiSueSummers
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey Evan!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Laura always brings her helmet to
#DitchBook
... you never know what you'll get! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
LOL
#Ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement, @jmattmiller
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey, Rachel! Happy
#ditchbook
chat night! :-)
In reply to @rachelmarker
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Where is
@PrincipalNyberg
tonight?
#DitchBook
In reply to @PrincipalNyberg
quilterliz
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Liz from IN. Bio and Health HS
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Super pumped!!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
CodyMaze
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Cody Maze, 6-8 science and social studies teacher, Marion, IL
#DitchBook
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
#ditchbook
. You know I love it when you say that.
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @LaurieAnastasio
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: How do Google Apps/GSuite make an impact in your classroom?
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Thanks.
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
I'm always up for a Google chat!
#DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Mason,
#edtech
instructional coach in Texas
#ditchbook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi Karly!
#ditchbook
I had to join in. L:oving the updates in google classroom
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @LemarrTreadwell
MrsLedford6Eng
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
Jen here! I'm a 6th grade Eng Teacher from IN. Just got home from S led conferences and ready to roll!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hey Sarah! Go Red Devils! My dad's an RHS alum. :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @smccashland77
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: I LOVED using Google classroom in my internship. Most of my students had never used it. Challenge with limited access to tech
#ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: When I was in the classroom,
#gafe
, now
#gsuite
was the basis of most everything, I was completely paperless
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: How do Google Apps/GSuite make an impact in your classroom?
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: We use GSuite for almost everything! It is Ss first go to when they get to create or write
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
Good to have you! Are you totally snowed in, KathiSue???
#DitchBook
In reply to @KathiSueSummers
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
For real. Need some more peeps from the Rockies!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @PrincipalNyberg
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1: Allows me to house stuff in Drive, post stuff in Classroom and generally make collab 4 Ss easier. Helps with work flow too.
#DitchBook
KathiSueSummers
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
@LemarrTreadwell
Hi...
#ditchbook
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1:
@GoogleForEdu
is almost everything! The collaboration, the creativity,
#StudentCentered
#ditchbook
In reply to @GoogleForEdu
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:06 PM EST
.
@KarlyMoura
BTW, teaching Esperanza Rising using HD in parts... Ss LOVE it!
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: GAFE/
#GSuiteEDU
has a powerful way of making us more effective and efficient when used well.
#DitchBook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: Love how it keeps me organized, more paperless & provides endless opportunities for me to give immediate feedback to my Ss
#DitchBook
sandyrotto
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
Good evening
#DitchBook
Sandy, IC from Minnesota. I'll defer to my awesome team for Google inspiration tonight. They all rock!
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 Such a powerful suite of tools to get Ss sharing, collabing, creating. Engagement!!
#Ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
Mostly paperless due to GSuite. So easy to use & so much easier to keep track of Ss work!
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 As a TOSA the ability to co-create lessons, plan/create asynchronously & be a co-teacher in different GCs is a game changer.
#Ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
I used Google Forms for assessments, time saver and work flow completely revolutionized by Google tools
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
That's a GREAT question ...
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @PrincipalNyberg
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: Makes my classroom much more efficient and allows me to teach Ts how to jazz up classroom lessons easily! Love GSuite 4 Ed!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
Hey Liz!
#DitchBook
In reply to @quilterliz
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
#Ditchbook
Hi all Ms. Drasby 6th grade Teaching Assistant how is everyone doing this evening?
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 - As an instructional coach, I use Google Classroom to communicate & collaborate with my peers
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: How do Google Apps/GSuite make an impact in your classroom?
#DitchBook
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1
#GoogleClassroom
makes it easier to give feedback and assess
#DitchBook
FoleyKev
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
Kevin in Ireland .I have Irelands first and only school STEAM Room .Workbooks and texts stem creative and higher order thinking
#ditchbook
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: The ease of collaboration and specific feedback is amazing.
#DitchBook
MrsCookWHS
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: I use it for everything. Never need paper or pencil! Assessing, writing, projects, bell ringers, you name it!
#ditchbook
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1
#Gsuite
is our way to create, collaborate, & assess. I also can't lose anything that's in my Google Drive.
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
The paperless part is key for me. As a 1:1 teacher
@GoogleForEdu
has allowed me to go almost paperless.
#DitchBook
In reply to @StefaniePitzer, @GoogleForEdu
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
And you will never lose Ss papers!
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
quilterliz
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 use Google slides for collaborative activities, Forms for assessment and breakouts.
#DitchBook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1. I really love Google classroom for 3rd grade! It is so easy to use for Ss.
#Ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Do you have 1:1 laptops/chromebooks in your room all the time?
#DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @AndersonEdTech
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: I use Google Apps or Drive every single day. From better activities to making life and school a little easier. Go Google!
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: I have a campus wide google classroom. Gives me a spot to blog and share resources to teachers. Hands on training of GAFE
#ditchbook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: u should replace the word class with life in this Q. π my library, media class & Edtech support couldn't function w/out GAFE
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Wow, that is some serious endurance! Impressive! Welcome to
#Ditchbook
!!
In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: Gsuite impacts classrooms by seamless workflow, faster feedback to Ss and S led lessons.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q1: How do Google Apps/GSuite make an impact in your classroom?
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Love forms. Wish new
#Googlesites
was fully rolled out to my school.
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Love the collab it allows, liked Office, but this is so much more!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
I have missed my
#DitchBook
friends and my
#DitchBook
time!!
@KarlyMoura
@jmattmiller
@TTmomTT
@rachelmarker
@emosier3
@SEANJFAHEY
and more!
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller, @TTmomTT, @rachelmarker, @emosier3, @SEANJFAHEY
quilterliz
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
hi Matt!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
I had a set of dinosaur laptops that we installed Chrome OS on and they worked like new
#ditchbook
In reply to @kendraleier, @MViTDiTeach
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Amazing how we use
#GSuiteEDU
for everything, but it hasn't been prevalent in schools for THAT long. Big change!
#DitchBook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
I couldn't agree more!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1 GSuite feels like a pool in which Ss & I marinate daily. It's the medium for most of our literacy-related endeavors.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1a: I also LOVE using the add-ons for all of the different apps which really increase the capability of these tools' impact!
#DitchBook
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: Not enough characters to answer! The possibilities that happen w/collaboration-All students have a voice. Equity in learning.
#DitchBook
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hi! I'm great (though rather chilly, and am bundled up in my blanket and slippers! It's freeeezing here today!)
#DitchBook
In reply to @MsDrasby
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Yes, but even before we did, I was starting to use it in the comp lab
#DitchBook
In reply to @kendraleier, @AndersonEdTech
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
New Sites is still very "feature deficient"
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
mpotter44
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
My classes use GC, my daily lesson is on Slides, we have collaborated on Docs. Want to get Level 1 certified
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
Moving along to Q2 quickly ... (We don't waste time here! :) )
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
We've missed YOU, Krista! Welcome baaaack!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @zonie71, @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller, @TTmomTT, @emosier3, @SEANJFAHEY
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
plus create resources banks for teachers in "training" classrooms = awesome!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
djniner
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: makes it much faster to get feedback to and from students
#DitchBook
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
Awww, Krista!!! Great to see you too! Happy to have you join
#DitchBook
this evening!
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
I have missed my
#DitchBook
friends and my
#DitchBook
time!!
@KarlyMoura
@jmattmiller
@TTmomTT
@rachelmarker
@emosier3
@SEANJFAHEY
and more!
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller, @TTmomTT, @rachelmarker, @emosier3, @SEANJFAHEY
KathiSueSummers
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: These are the only things I use in my Online class to work with Ss.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
Job well done in that regards sir. Very simple to use for PD for Ts by admins I think.
#DitchBook
In reply to @EdTechMason
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
Or have NO NAME paper!
#ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
acottos
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: brings accountability to student work (revision history) and creates greater opportunity for effective feedback.
#ditchbook
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
#Ditchbook
A1 Agree with Matt and when
#GSuiteEu
is integrated well students become engaged and magic happens
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
It's fantastic for professional development as well. I can share lessons I've created and all they have to do is
#FileMakeACopy
!
#Ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
Awesome! That was a downside for me. Could only use for maybe 1 hour/day max.
#DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @AndersonEdTech
MrsLedford6Eng
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
A2: Love Google Classroom, slides, docs and forms
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
I haven't tinkered much. We have iPad weebly issues at times.
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
Dogs can't eat homework created in
#GSuiteEDU
!
#DitchBook
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1
#Gsuite
is our way to create, collaborate, & assess. I also can't lose anything that's in my Google Drive.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
GClassroom is such a game changer for work flow!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
YES! Google classrooms are so useful for many purposes!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser
sdtitmas
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1 We are a MS district, so I'm trying to find a way to integrate Google too, or at least the ideas you all share.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
I know it has its flaws but I couldn't be as efficient without it.
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: The buy-in with students when Google Apps/Gsuite provides an authentic audience through publishing work is BIG.
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
My principal
@Tweege75
has PD assignments for all staff members through
#GoogleClassroom
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @Tweege75
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
That's really what we want, though, isn't it? For these tools to become transparent in our everyday lives.
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1: u should replace the word class with life in this Q. π my library, media class & Edtech support couldn't function w/out GAFE
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
And so many great *choices* for Ss. Never just 1 single way.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @GoogleForEdu
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
But they can eat power cords...
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jkervs
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: GAPPS/
#GSuiteEDU
allows my students and I to communicate more effectively, ensures that nobody misses out on any info!
#DitchBook
CodyMaze
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
G Suite has had a tremendous impact on my classes. Classroom is starting point everyday. Almost paperless too.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
Agreed! And improvements are always coming out. Hence our discussion tonite!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
I can't teach without
#gsuiteedu
in my classroom! Science, ELA, Genius Hour -- all of it!
#hyperdocs
are the best!
#DitchBook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1. Google allows my students to be more organized and creative in so many ways! They collaborate in unique ways!
#Ditchbook
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
#Ditchbook
. Anything that let's me move away from a Sh***** load of paperwork. Additionally, I can personalize feedback 24/7
In reply to @jmattmiller
techcoachjuarez
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
I'd totally be on
#ditchbook
now, but finishing up touches on two sessions for
#TechRodeo
It's gonna be epic! Until next week
#ditchbook
!
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
I used a lot of other tools too, like
@Socrative
@GetKahoot
and
@goformative
#ditchbook
In reply to @mpotter44, @Socrative, @GetKahoot, @goformative
JenniferServiss
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
#Ditchbook
No more left that in my locker!
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Can you imagine a Googleless Life??? NO WAY!
#Ditchbook
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:10 PM EST
I can't teach without
#gsuiteedu
in my classroom! Science, ELA, Genius Hour -- all of it!
#hyperdocs
are the best!
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Alternate view: I can lose *everything* in my GDrive! (Though, thankfully, savvy search usually finds thing again.)
#ditchbook
In reply to @tarheelbd
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
yes! Tech should be an extension of you allowing you to optimize your work & effectiveness!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Q2:
#GoogleClassroom
is always updating. What new/"newish" features excite you most?
#DitchBook
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
#ditchbook
. Hi Adam. See you in a couple of days.
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Still not a fan of sites :(
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @wpmsad
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Effective & Efficient for Ts. Engaging for Ss, w lots of opps for choice.
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: GAFE/
#GSuiteEDU
has a powerful way of making us more effective and efficient when used well.
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Such a great hashtag
#FileMakeACopy
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:09 PM EST
It's fantastic for professional development as well. I can share lessons I've created and all they have to do is
#FileMakeACopy
!
#Ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Love all of these.
@Quizalizeapp
too
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @mpotter44, @Socrative, @GetKahoot, @goformative, @Quizalizeapp
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
No. I don't know what I would do if I had to teach without Google.
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
So True! Search > Fodlers
#DitchBook
In reply to @brianrozinsky
MrsCookWHS
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: Definitely the ability to differentiate which assignments go to which students!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
What do you use Dianne?
#DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @AndersonEdTech
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
Something else we do is write lesson plans together!!!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
We will miss you Adam but looking forward to hearing all about your
#TechRodeo
sessions!
#Ditchbook
techcoachjuarez
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
I'd totally be on
#ditchbook
now, but finishing up touches on two sessions for
#TechRodeo
It's gonna be epic! Until next week
#ditchbook
!
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: The newest one that allows you to assign individual work and the notifications for late/resubmitted work!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Q2:
#GoogleClassroom
is always updating. What new/"newish" features excite you most?
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
Yay, Sandy! Hiya!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @sandyrotto
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: I get Google-y anytime there's a new Forms or Classroom update. Both are powerful tools and always getting better!
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: LOVE notification for late work/re-submissions and individual assignments in Classroom!
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: The individualized instruction feature is out of this world.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Q2:
#GoogleClassroom
is always updating. What new/"newish" features excite you most?
#DitchBook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: the update to individual/group assigning in GClassroom and Google Site are MAJOR improvements. One step closer
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
This one made me happy this week: 5 ways to use GC's new differentiation feature
https://t.co/8elTjUwoeD
#DitchBook
#gsuiteedu
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: I screamed & jumped up and down when I saw the "Assign to Student" feature. Personalized learning! Enhancing differentiation!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
no!!!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1 part 2: Our HS counselor uses Classroom to post info needed by each grade level for scheduling, etc.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
That's a
@slogue89
and
@SEANJFAHEY
hashtag =)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement, @slogue89, @SEANJFAHEY
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2: Ability to assign work to individual Ss
#ditchbook
#googleclassroom
In reply to @jmattmiller
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2 individual assignments and late submission notifications
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
Same here. A great platform for PD, for sure!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @EdTechMason
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2b: I like the idea behind the parent emails, but it can definitely be expanded/improved
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Blogger for blogging, weebly for website
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @AndersonEdTech
sandyrotto
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Hey
#ditchbook
friends! Voting's now open for the
#30secondbooktalk
challenge. Yours truly (Sandy Otto) is a contender for
#literacylegends
jenniferlagarde
Jan 12 @ 9:23 PM EST
Round 1 in the
#30secondbooktalk
challenge starts NOW! GoodLuck
#literacylegends
! Let's do this!
#bookaday
#booklove
https://t.co/KkuMaOhVOE
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Google Forms is MUCH better too!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Late notifications will really save Ts and Ss time from emailing each other that late work got turned in.
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2: The assign to individual students is exactly what I wanted. I differentiate and now I can assign specifically. Two thumbs up!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
We'll catch you next time Adam. Wish we could sit in on those sessions. I'll bet they'll be epic!
#DitchBook
#techrodeo
In reply to @techcoachjuarez
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 - I've been using Google Classroom since beta and was happy to see Guardian Summaries added.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:11 PM EST
Q2:
#GoogleClassroom
is always updating. What new/"newish" features excite you most?
#DitchBook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2. It is not a new feature but my students learned how to use Google draw to make graphic novels of their personal narratives!
#Ditchbook
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
My hs is now a 1:1 school & the district is a Google district. The Ss love using Google suite apps
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2: The new notifications are interesting to me...teach media where kids have to turn in articles for mega sine deadline.
#ditchbook
mpotter44
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2 assigning article of week by Lexile thru small group feature perhaps.
#ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Tell me more! (I'm temporarily out of the loop as I finished internship, & just got hired as an EA so don't have access!)
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
I feel like
#GoogleClassroom
just needs to hire
@alicekeeler
to continually improve their product!
@jmattmiller
#DitchBook
In reply to @alicekeeler, @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Ooh, great point!
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker
ARutschke
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
I LOVE this! It's working great for Guided Reading/Center activities for meπ
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrsCookWHS
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
YES! Feedback is so critical. Agreed that
#GoogleClassroom
makes it easy, efficient and personal.
#Ditchbook
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1
#GoogleClassroom
makes it easier to give feedback and assess
#DitchBook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
Blogged about it! Google Classroom Just Got Better!
https://t.co/l9m1UroOQP
#ditchbook
RESP3CTtheGAME
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 Even if teacher or students are absent, gclassroom allows for anytime communication, collaboration and feedback
#GameChanger
#ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
Competition, more in depth questions/answers were facdtors in varying which program to use
#ditchbook
In reply to @mpotter44
poida
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
being locked into "corporate vendor ecosystems" is NOT
#growthmindset
way fwd in
#EdTech
, but we have be pragmatic.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
BenvengaJoe
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: Ability to add assignments for specific students. Makes it SO much easier for some of my S's doing
#geniushour
work
#ditchbook
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
#ditchbook
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2: the differentiation feature is exciting to me!! Pairs w my presentation next month perfectly! So excited to meet all S needs
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A1: We use
#gsuite
apps for everything. My kids are really enjoying making their own sites now. Using them for dig portfolios.
#ditchbook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
super great point!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @alicekeeler, @jmattmiller
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2 I'm pumped to figure what I didn't know we could do. Learning everyday!
#DitchBook
KathiSueSummers
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: I would have to say Slides because you can do so much with them. That was confirmed to day.
@ShakeUpLearning
#ditchbook
In reply to @ShakeUpLearning
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: Love the schedule of posts and adding an assignment for multiple classes... now to only schedule multiple class posts...
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
I know the feeling! Teachers have been BEGGING for that feature for a long time!
#DitchBook
In reply to @SAMRiCroupe
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
Blogger in my district is blocked because of the new Google terms of service, Ts can have it, but not Ss
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @wpmsad
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2 Ability to assign to individual Ss or groups is AWESOME! My pal
@Mr_B_Teacher
wrote a great post on it
https://t.co/8Ce8J6fxvx
#Ditchbook
In reply to @Mr_B_Teacher
djniner
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: the notification for late work will be a big win for ts and ss
#DitchBook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
Guardian incorporation was a good addition!
#DitchBook
In reply to @EdTechMason
jkervs
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: LOVE LOVE option to individualize assignments now! Loved when
#Doctopus
came into play with GClass, this will build on that!
#DitchBook
acottos
Jan 12 @ 10:14 PM EST
A2: I've been impressed with the improvements to Forms. I can't wait to explore all these new features I'm learning about!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Yeeesssssss! Spot on.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KamRenae, @jmattmiller
EduGladiators
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
π
#EduGladiators
BACK SATURDAY w/
@bethhill2829
βΆοΈ Join her LIVE afterwards
https://t.co/llHTUyNGHU
#ditchbook
#moedchat
#teachnvchat
#bfc530
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Love that I can be out of state & still give/correct work & communicate w/ Ss, subs love it!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @MrSteinhauser
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2: Big fan of the "reuse post" feature and tagging assignments .
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Google-y Hehe
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
massignmenthelp
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
7 Effective Lifestyle Changes To Help You Get Better Grades
https://t.co/kWh2T6BCnt
#ditchbook
#moedchat
AssignmentHelpN
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
17 for β17: Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017
https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV
#ditchbook
#moedchat
TinaKpat
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Using Google Classroom makes it sooo much easier to prepare for a sub!
#gafe
#edtechchat
#ditchbook
Ron_Martiello
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Ron Martiello, 3rd Grade Teacher in PA. Sorry for joining late. Good evening everyone!
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 As many have pointed out: GClassroom is getting robuster (which isn't a word but should be).
https://t.co/gOy5hOwPLK
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
I'd say GREAT!
#DitchBook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @EdTechMason
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Perhaps I mean Google-y eyed! ;-)
#DitchBook
In reply to @TTmomTT
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Yes!!! Before I would create a separate class for Ss to keep their work differentiated! β€οΈ this!
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:13 PM EST
A2: The assign to individual students is exactly what I wanted. I differentiate and now I can assign specifically. Two thumbs up!
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Our IT just unblocked it today since my Ss blog with it
#ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @wpmsad
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
The topics function they added earlier this year is gold
#ditchbook
In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 Love the new feature to create assignmt for specific student!
#Ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Welcome Ron!!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @Ron_Martiello
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Q3 is coming!
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
we are making it part of our school's AUP next year
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
JenniferServiss
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: Differentiation on Google Classroom this week
#Ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Kim King is here!! Woot! Hi, friend!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @kimforuria
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: heard multiple Ts today say they were excited about being notified when a late assignment is turned in
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
I'm going to start a petition to expand
#DitchBook
to 1 hour. Way to much great info/ideas spreading for just 30 minutes.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Our AUP definitely needs to be updated
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
GDrawing is my fave. Wld love to see these creations!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @kimforuria
poida
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
FYIπ‘If anyone says
#Edtech
is not essential in LEARNING, teaching, and
#Education
today, just show them this π 2015 vs. 2016!
#ditchbook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: I LOVE the idea of individiual and sm group assignments. Book clubs, remediation, collaboration made easy. Awesome.
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3: Very cliche to say, but
#GoogleCardboard
w/ Expeditions is a must for ANY, I repeat ANY, T, not just SS Ts.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
Jen McAleer MS Math Dept Head
@CarrollSchool
in MA. Popping in and out
#DitchBook
In reply to @CarrollSchool
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3: I really enjoy the drag and drop option in new Sites. Also looks classy. Just not as many options as old sites yet, though.
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
I like Drawings, but I have really been digging
@canva
and
@AdobeSpark
Post for graphics lately
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2
#Ditchbook
individualized assignments support differentiation
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
Q3: old sites was not user friendly. The update is much more like other website generators that allow more people to use.
#ditchbook
LemarrTreadwell
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
#ditchbook
. OMG. This is only a 1/2 hour. Oh well. Matt is always available!!!!!
In reply to @wpmsad
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3: Did Expeditions last year, game changed for virtual trips & content understanding, Ss had so much to "see" almost overwhelmed
#ditchbook
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3: The simplicity makes New Google Sites so easy to use. Our district's HS tech credit for the spring is on creating w/it.
#DitchBook
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3 One of my favorite parts of the New Google Sites is Drag&Drop. Have to learn more from
@mmattmodlin
#DitchBook
In reply to @mmattmodlin
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
Q3.1: I haven't used expeditions...
#ditchbook
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3 the new sites looks so elegant but is simple enough for Ss to use
#DitchBook
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
I wish Sites had more features. It hasn't changed much in many years
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @AndersonEdTech, @wpmsad
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: To quote old GEICO commercials, new
#GoogleSites
is so easy a caveman can do it, but it is very limited in features right now
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
That's what I do -- I have even been online as my Ss are looking at the doc making changes. Kinda like I was there to help them!
#DitchBook
TinaKpat
Jan 12 @ 10:15 PM EST
Using Google Classroom makes it sooo much easier to prepare for a sub!
#gafe
#edtechchat
#ditchbook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
ugh...blocking websites...
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @AndersonEdTech, @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Cardboard/Expeditions really let kids feel like they're there. Close to a real-life visit almost anywhere in world.
#DitchBook
BioMsJenn
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: Havenβt used Expeditions yet, but love the simplicity of Sites
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
The ease of feedback is a huge game changer
#DitchBook
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @jmattmiller
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: can I just steal
@emosier3
's answer! It was exactly what I was thinking!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:17 PM EST
A3: I really enjoy the drag and drop option in new Sites. Also looks classy. Just not as many options as old sites yet, though.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
Did you know Google Classroom has a whiteboard annotation tool?
https://t.co/U2WGEx2CSt
#Ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: haven't used google sites in a long time. Never done expeditions, excited to read others' answers on this one
#ditchbook
Ron_Martiello
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: I look forward to using the new individualized group assignments for my Reading Groups to take Ss beyond the text.
#DitchBook
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
Excellent comparison! I am sure features will roll out slowly but surely.
#ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3: To quote old GEICO commercials, new
#GoogleSites
is so easy a caveman can do it, but it is very limited in features right now
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
I used to suggest people NOT use Google Sites. Now w/drag and drop and slick interface, I'm already loving it!
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Old sites has more features, much more difficult to use, eventually new sites will catch up
#ditchbook
In reply to @ReginaFreeland, @MViTDiTeach, @wpmsad
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 - I'm currently NOT loving the new Google Sites. It is easier to use but has lost features: that's a downgraded not an upgrade
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
#DitchBook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
I've worked on a few math activities with Expeditions. Haven't kicked it in gear to set up a Go Fund Me for a class set.
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
I won't even charge you royalites, Misty! :-)
#DitchBook
In reply to @MistyMitchellm
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Awww yeah!
#Ditchbook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
I am glad to be here! I love this group's discussions!
In reply to @rachelmarker
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3
#ditchbook
love how expeditions naturally stirs curiosity and encourages creativity
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Absolutely!
#DitchBook
JenniferServiss
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3:
#googlecarboard
brings the world to you
#vr
#ditchbooks
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
New filter caused a few problems, IT good about unblocking for those you use regularly
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @AndersonEdTech, @wpmsad
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Devil's advocacy for 30 min plus bonus Q format, which fools me into thinking I'm managing Twitter time more responsibly
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
I've heard Old Sites is gone by 2018, so they'll have to update New Sites
#ditchbook
In reply to @SAMRiCroupe
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 I LOVE that you can take you class on an Expedition & you DON'T need Google Cardboard! Kids can get 360 views on an ipad!
#Ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
I love
@AdobeSpark
post and video! So simple but still a great finished product
#ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @rachelmarker, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
Agreed about new sites. So easy to create. I made this one for our conference next month.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/m3hbL4B5fQ
In reply to @emosier3
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Hopefully soon!
#DitchBook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @MViTDiTeach, @wpmsad
MrFlexon
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
@jmattmiller
what features do you miss the most? Or can't find a replacement for? Curious
#ditchbook
In reply to @EdTechMason, @jmattmiller
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Totally. And then if you're assigning
#hyperdocs
... BOOM!
#Ditchbook
@KarlyMoura
@SEANJFAHEY
In reply to @RESP3CTtheGAME, @KarlyMoura, @SEANJFAHEY
BenvengaJoe
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: As a HS teacher I love the new sites for mobile devices/tablets. Is s's main way of viewing our site. Still lot of potential
#ditchbook
jkervs
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: Need to spend more time with Google Sites and Expeditions yet before I can answer this one.
#DitchBook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3. I wish Google would allow speech to text in Slides too!
#Ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Once we update our AUP we are good to go on Blogger
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @MViTDiTeach, @wpmsad
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Shout out to
@LaurieAnastasio
for sharing this game changer with me!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @LaurieAnastasio
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 I LOVE that you can take you class on an Expedition & you DON'T need Google Cardboard! Kids can get 360 views on an ipad!
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
I was the same way. I have played w new sites but need to spend some time w it
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Yes, Spark will allow young ones to use it, but you have to go through an adult account
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Nice! Looks pretty fresh, too. Did I do that right?!
#MillenialLingo
#DitchBook
In reply to @polonerd
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A4: Apparently have to research, so excited about GC forgot to check other updates. :)
#ditchbook
ARutschke
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
Good to hear! I really disliked Google Sites & haven't played with the new one yet...now I'll check it outπ
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
I shld revisit... looks amazing.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
Sites didn't update on our GAFE and I haven't used Expeditions, yet...
#DitchBook
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3
#ditchbook
I agree valuable features such as the cabinet and ability to share pages privately were lost with the New G-Sites format
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 - I'm currently NOT loving the new Google Sites. It is easier to use but has lost features: that's a downgraded not an upgrade
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3: Sites is better, but I haven't jumped on it yet since I am the district webmaster. Need to do expeditions too!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
We're sneaky like that ... :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @brianrozinsky, @wpmsad
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
I'm presenting
@AdobeSpark
at an
#edtechteam
summit next week
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement, @AdobeSpark
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
Great improvement over creating tri-fold brochures
#Ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement, @AndersonEdTech, @rachelmarker, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A4: I'm curious to see other Ts opinions on this. Upgrades to sites, more expeditions added.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
what math activities have you done?
#ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT, @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
Such a great feature, and not enough people know about this!
#DitchBook
#gsuiteedu
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 I LOVE that you can take you class on an Expedition & you DON'T need Google Cardboard! Kids can get 360 views on an ipad!
#Ditchbook
Ron_Martiello
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3 Embedding links, mobile friendly, continuity with the Google Apps. It' so easy, my 3rd graders are building their own sites.
#DitchBook
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:21 PM EST
That's tight yo!
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4 Still on the fence about 'explore'. Miss 'research' option!
#Ditchbook
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Fair point. I like clean look. Been warned I'll miss flexibility re: site/page permissions. Future iterations to revive features?
#ditchbook
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 - I'm currently NOT loving the new Google Sites. It is easier to use but has lost features: that's a downgraded not an upgrade
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:16 PM EST
Q3: New Google Sites and Google Expeditions are new, flashy updates. What do you love about them?
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4 I was bummed when Research turned into Explore and they took away the citations =(
#Ditchbook
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4 - I like the new Team Drive feature in Google Drive!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4: I have yet to be disappointed with changes/updates. Right now, just waiting for more adv features with Sites.
#DitchBook
BenvengaJoe
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4: Hoping for a "Student View" choice in Classroom for teachers to make modeling the steps/screencasts more authentic for S's.
#ditchbook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3: New Classroom update was a BIG step forward but I wish it allowed us to create groups so I can post to group and individuals
#ditchbook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Does anyone have a hyper doc for MLK?
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
It's not quite as awesome on the iPad (and I don't have a class set of those either) but it is a nice option!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Word, homes. That Goog Site finna be lit, fam!
#Silliness
#DitchBook
In reply to @polonerd
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
What just happened?
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3, @polonerd
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
It's pretty awesome and you don't have as many kiddos getting sick lol. My kids LOVE it!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @TTmomTT
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
A4: love updates to forms & it's small but form icon in response sheets. Sad about changes to hangouts I keep reading about
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
judyblakeney
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
.
@KarlyMoura
you are always in the know
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:18 PM EST
Did you know Google Classroom has a whiteboard annotation tool?
https://t.co/U2WGEx2CSt
#Ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
If only we had iPads. Getting small set to get started though!
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
In
@AdobeSpark
, Sean?
#Ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd, @craigklement, @AndersonEdTech, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
Ha! Attempting to match the millenial language....you in, Doug?!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @polonerd
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
That's a solid effort right there.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
A4: I just discovered today the ability to submit a file as an answer in Google Forms, am I late to the party?
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
That's a good point. I do have some who have motion sickness with it.
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
Fo sure, we tight fam!
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3, @polonerd
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
Ha ha ha not TOO late =)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
Oooh, wish I could go! Come to Montana!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech, @craigklement, @AdobeSpark
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
THIS would be great. Can resort to having another T add you to his/her class so you can see student side.
#DitchBook
BenvengaJoe
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4: Hoping for a "Student View" choice in Classroom for teachers to make modeling the steps/screencasts more authentic for S's.
#ditchbook
acottos
Jan 12 @ 10:23 PM EST
I'm really glad I stopped in to this chat! Im kind of new to Google features, but I'm getting more excited to try stuff out!
#DitchBook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
This was a huge aha for me from
@JenRoberts1
at
#edcampsd
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @JenRoberts1
ARutschke
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Me TOO!it is awesome for 1st gr to be able to create using speech to text, to do that in slides would be AMAZING
#ditchbook
In reply to @kimforuria
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Ite. That's tight, yo.
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @polonerd
FoleyKev
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4.Can I mention a picture book called Window by jennie Baker.I t is a must with great potential for all ages
#ditchbook
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4 Still waiting on an announcement post tool on the new
@Google
Sites. I love the easier Google Drive integration.
#DitchBook
In reply to @Google
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
I have a camper and several fly rods, GAME ON!
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Its not tight, its LIT!
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3, @polonerd
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Replace brochure project w/ Spark Page.
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @craigklement, @AndersonEdTech, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
brianrozinsky
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Saw this one via
@RunnerGirl13_1
, which I'm passing along:
https://t.co/oq2VUYTH2v
#ditchbook
In reply to @kimforuria, @RunnerGirl13_1
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4: we already mentioned earlier, but all the Google classroom updates help out so much
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
TOTAL game changer. Just took kids on an Expedition today. Learned about WW2!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @LaurieAnastasio, @JenRoberts1
judyblakeney
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4: Like the new google classroom ability to assign to individuals for differentiation
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:20 PM EST
Q4: What other changes/updates to Google tools/products are you excited about? Or sad about?
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Q5: What changes would you like to see in the future to any Google product?
#DitchBook
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
how do u use team drive differently than a shared folder?
#curiois
#ditchbook
In reply to @EdTechMason
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
A4: I miss research tool in docs π
#DitchBook
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
I said that one already. Hadn't remembered to use it again!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad, @polonerd
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
I thought I heard about it, so I did a search and found it, that is a GOLD MINE!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
WHAT? How have we not discussed this?
#Ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
sdtitmas
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
@KarlyMoura
Good to know! I observed a T using G cardboard but thought Id be unable to with my larger class size.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @KarlyMoura
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3: Agree w/ others about Sites -- More features & design optionsneeded. Some themes havent changed in 20 yrs!
#Ditchbook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
But they're back now :)
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Q4
#ditchbook
I like the explore feature within Google Sheets and the way it supports data analysis
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Me too =(
#Ditchbook
In reply to @MistyMitchellm
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
avoid hang outs - use
@FreeConfCall
instead - much better quality and you can have more Ss on one call than Skype
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrsStephenson3, @FreeConfCall
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A5: I'm just putting this out there ... Google Microwave. Google Search for food and it makes it.
#DitchBook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Or create simple blog type post with it
#ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd, @rachelmarker, @craigklement, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
StefaniePitzer
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
Love the
#DitchBook
chat. Learning so many things I need to explore in Google!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
She certainly is, isn't she Judy???
#DitchBook
In reply to @judyblakeney, @KarlyMoura
Ron_Martiello
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3 I would suggest that Google add Explore tool to Sites. Love Explore tool in Docs and Slides.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
It's pretty cool. Kids are LOVING it!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @sdtitmas, @jmattmiller
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A5: Such a silly request, but I'd love to be able to embed a video from my drive in GoogleSlides (not link)
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
NICE! I'm a great tour guide! We'll hitch our camper up, too :)
#Ditchbook
In reply to @AndersonEdTech
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A5: I would like page level permissions in new google sites.
#ditchbook
EdTechMason
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A5 - The ability to create groups and folders in Google Classroom.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Q5: What changes would you like to see in the future to any Google product?
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
Excellent! Thanks for popping in Adam. Hope to see you again!
#DitchBook
In reply to @acottos
wpmsad
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jkervs
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A5: I REALLY want them to rename "About" section "Resources"! That's where we post Class Materials, so it should be called that!
#DitchBook
kavester
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
Does anyone have a
#hyperdoc
for
#solvingequations
?
#ditchbook
CodyMaze
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3: excited about new Sites...only played a bit. Old sites was NOT for me.
#NotACoder
#DitchBook
judyblakeney
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A5 More flexibility& features in
#googlesites
and expansion of
#googleplus
somehow I think it should be more
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Q5: What changes would you like to see in the future to any Google product?
#DitchBook
MsDrasby
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
#ditchbook
I would like to see the citations function added to a Google Slides
In reply to @LaurieAnastasio, @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
LOL It's totally awesome!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @jmattmiller
ReginaFreeland
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3: Haven't tried Expeditions. Wondering how to use it. ??
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
YES!
#DitchBook
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Replace brochure project w/ Spark Page.
#DitchBook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @craigklement, @AndersonEdTech, @kimforuria, @canva, @AdobeSpark
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A4: No complaints with any updates /changes. Love β€οΈ the Easybib extension for Docs when doing research papers.
#DitchBook
sdtitmas
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
I will try it ASAP. Maybe even tomorrow!
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A5: I would like a "locker" in Classroom so I can organize files 4 easy Ss access, groups in classroom, embedded Forms 4 quizzes
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
Yeah, it sounds amazing! Okay. First on my To Do tmrw!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:26 PM EST
A5 Would LOVE to see Google Drawings app for the ipad!
#Ditchbook
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A5: I'm struggling with youtube live as hangout on air. Just not getting it.
#ditchbook
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A5: iPad app for Drawings and Forms, it's a drag that those haven't happened yet
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:24 PM EST
Q5: What changes would you like to see in the future to any Google product?
#DitchBook
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A5. Speech to text option in all google drive tools!
#Ditchbook
mpotter44
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Beyond the title, was Google Educator certification helpful to you as an educator compared to "fiddling"?
#DitchBook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
I thought so too :P
#DitchBook
In reply to @SAMRiCroupe, @jmattmiller
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Me too!
#ditchbook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A5: Such a silly request, but I'd love to be able to embed a video from my drive in GoogleSlides (not link)
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! So easy! My colleague said "Wow these kids would NOT be this excited with our textbook..."
#Ditchbook
In reply to @sdtitmas, @jmattmiller
emosier3
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A5: Minor thing change - ability to assign points 2 an assignment right when assigning it as opposed to when grading. Not my idea
#DitchBook
BioMsJenn
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
A5: More features for Sites.
#ditchbook
MaureenHosinski
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Shared repository of lesson for google classroom
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Help me understand how it's diff from a shared folder?!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @EdTechMason
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Not silly - that would be great!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jennifuhs4, @jmattmiller
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:27 PM EST
Eliminates a lot of steps of sharing and editing files, I love
#teamDrives
#ditchbook
In reply to @MrsStephenson3, @EdTechMason
tarheelbd
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5 I would like to see a Remove Background for cropping pictures in
@googledocs
& Slides. Drawing tool for Google Drawing
#DitchBook
In reply to @googledocs
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
That only makes sense ... GDrive and YT are both Google owned. Why not??? Great point!
#DitchBook
In reply to @jennifuhs4
StefaniePitzer
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
YES! I completely agree
#DitchBook
In reply to @jennifuhs4, @jmattmiller
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
NOT SILLY! Would love that feature too!
#Ditchbook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:25 PM EST
A5: Such a silly request, but I'd love to be able to embed a video from my drive in GoogleSlides (not link)
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
Ron_Martiello
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
Ditto, Lydia!
#DitchBook
In reply to @SAMRiCroupe
AnneKamper
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
Sorry I missed it I will have to read up
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5: random and specific- I would like to be able to insert a calendar into a google doc. Can u do that?
#Ditchbook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
@MrSteinhauser
Agreed. I hope this is coming soon
@GoogleForEdu
!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser, @GoogleForEdu
DMooreSpanish
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5 Really happy about the late submission alert. Been wanting it forever
#DitchBook
judyblakeney
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
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@KarlyMoura
is there a blogpost out there about this? Surely you would know!
#ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:19 PM EST
A3 I LOVE that you can take you class on an Expedition & you DON'T need Google Cardboard! Kids can get 360 views on an ipad!
#Ditchbook
zonie71
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5: Be able to change a template after making a copy for all Ss on a GDoc and have it change for all Ss who have a copy.
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
You do the video in Drawings and then insert into slides. Takes a while, but it works
#ditchbook
In reply to @jennifuhs4, @jmattmiller
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
Yes. I hate having to upload to youtube in order to embed :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
Google "scan TV shows directly into my brain"
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
AnneKamper
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5: I would like to assign attachments within an assignment to students not create separate assignments
#DitchBook
polonerd
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
That's where paid LMS has the advantage over Classroom. But Google will just continue to improve - they always do
#DitchBook
In reply to @MrSteinhauser
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:28 PM EST
How about a
#BreakoutEDU
from
@Jyoung1219
?!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @Jyoung1219
kimforuria
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
Does anyone have a hyper doc for MLK?
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A5: schedule posts in multiple classes, ability to design a course outline like iTunesU in addition to a stream in GC
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
@sdtitmas
Here is a list of expeditions available =)
https://t.co/iK5dHcJW6m
#ditchbook
In reply to @rachelmarker, @jmattmiller, @sdtitmas
mpotter44
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
what does the extension do?
#ditchbook
In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
ARutschke
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Great to see you Marilyn! Good to hear G-sites is more user friendly.
@Seesaw
has been great for my littles!
#ditchbook
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1, @Seesaw
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Me three. Not digging the 'explore' replacement.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @MistyMitchellm
AndersonEdTech
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
The individual student assignment is a step in that direction!
#ditchbook
In reply to @EdTechMason
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Need some Google Cardboard VR viewers. Can do a lot just with one or two viewers in class!
#DitchBook
In reply to @ReginaFreeland
LaurieAnastasio
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A5: Would also like to be able to make new sites view only to groups/individuals Using as dig portfolios. Parent view permission
#ditchbook
jennifuhs4
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
WAIT, really? My mind is blown if you can!!! I'm not sure I follow though
#DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @jmattmiller
TTmomTT
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A5: When you click on assign to multiple classes (GC) you lose the assign to student feature. Would like to assign across classes
#ditchbook
SAMRiCroupe
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
OMG! YES! Scheduling posts in multiple classes gets my vote for sure.
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
A5: schedule posts in multiple classes, ability to design a course outline like iTunesU in addition to a stream in GC
#ditchbook
JenniferServiss
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Google internet access free for all
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
#KarlyRocks
Thank you!
#Ditchbook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller, @sdtitmas
judyblakeney
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
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@KarlyMoura
that is a good call! Bring back Research and citations.
#EnglishTeachersDreamComeTrue
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Jan 12 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4 I was bummed when Research turned into Explore and they took away the citations =(
#Ditchbook
MrsStephenson3
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Thanks for the chat
#DitchBook
! Looking forward to joining you all again!
MrSteinhauser
Jan 12 @ 10:29 PM EST
Ya, we also have School Loop.
@Edmodo
also allows this. I just want ONE place that does EVERYTHING I want haha
#ditchbook
In reply to @polonerd, @edmodo