#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday March 22, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to chat. Please introduce yourself, where your are from, and what is your favorite pizza topping!
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Good Evening - Rob from Norwalk. T/Lead Tech Coach. Favorite Pizza topping is Pepperoni
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Hello I miss you! Checking in on my phone from MA! Love your topic tonight!
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We will use Q1. Q2.. A1..A2 format
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Hi! Abbe, LMS from Reg 14
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Hi Everyone! Kathy from East Granby Favorite pizza topping mushrooms
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So glad to have the voice of here tonight for the topic of
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Hello ! Susan Bearden, Tech Director, Melbourne FL, but West Hartford CT native :)
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Hey Kathy and thanks for sharing!
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Oh and my fave pizza topping is spinach!
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Hi all! Ruth from Canton, English teacher
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Hello Susan- hope all is well.
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Hi Marifran, interloper hslibrarian, from NY back again - I just can't stay away!
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Hello Susan! Love your connection to CT! https://t.co/19Skz1mCJM
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Hello ! Susan Bearden, Tech Director, Melbourne FL, but West Hartford CT native :)
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fancy seeing you here. How's it going?
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You can take the New Englander out of New England...but never take New England out of the New Englander :)
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Hey Ruth glad to have you here
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So glad to see so many familiar faces! As much as I wanted to get home to MA, CT has been my home for 10 years
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I'm off to (b/c they rock & allow a NYer to crash) then of course (no bedtime for me!)
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Hi, I'm Amy- elem art T in Easton. Fav pizza topping is veggies
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Q1: Is best taught as a standalone topic/subject or integrated into other teaching & learning? Why?
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Truth! https://t.co/Ykr6SNByLB
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You can take the New Englander out of New England...but never take New England out of the New Englander :)
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You would have loved the snow on Monday that disappeared by the mid-day (NOT!)
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A1 I teach across the board as I don't teach tech separately
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Hi everyone. Stacy from Greenwich. I teach third and like cheese pizza.
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Maybe will come to to share his fav pizza topping and visit with me and
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is pretty cool. As is (too cool for me though, later than my bedtime).
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A1 embed, embed, embed! needs to be a 365 day/year topic embedded in everything we do!
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A1: is no doubt best taught in an ongoing manner that is embedded in all we do. Can't just be in isolation.
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A1. Taught as part of the curriculum. We have a plethora of opportunities to infuse into every class.
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thanks for joining us tonight! And yes, embed, embed, and embed. There is no other way.
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A1: embedded into the learning along side digital literacy
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Parent from West Hartford. Glad for topic. is helpful for students, families, educators, everyone. We all have much to learn.
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Love how your students make a verb! https://t.co/ufZm8jKpTh
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A1. Taught as part of the curriculum. We have a plethora of opportunities to infuse into every class.
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As new and different apps and tools develop that challenge our Ss to make good choices, seems is never a tired topic
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So glad to have the Parent Voice here
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A1: Best when incorporated into the curriculum...but any education is better than none at all!
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A1 I agree-embed it everywhere we can! Tech is integrated into students' lives, should be integrated into learning
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Glad you could join Christie.
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I just feel there is always something to teach them, something to learn; authentic
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A1: needs to be integrated into other teaching and learning- and when the need arises :)
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thx - and a special hello for you from
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Hope u check out & 4 more ways 2 engage multiple stakeholders in convo https://t.co/96BCzEe3FS
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thanks for joining us tonight! And yes, embed, embed, and embed. There is no other way.
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Marialice is like the grande dame of digital citizenship. Southern New England is lucky to have her.
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Hey there! I grew up in West Hartford :)
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so agree…between her and I know I am in amazing company
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And many adults, sadly, never pass up the opportunity to be poor role models :(
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thanks for sharing theses twitter accounts. Always looking to grow.
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Hi Jeremy! So glad to see you in tonight! https://t.co/rbbBTlFNiQ
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Parent from West Hartford. Glad for topic. is helpful for students, families, educators, everyone. We all have much to learn.
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ROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Q2: Given the current state of , How do we get vested parties to understand that belongs in the core curriculum?
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adults who put the devices in kids hands need to ensure they understand the power that exists https://t.co/hf7N3PPd4I
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And many adults, sadly, never pass up the opportunity to be poor role models :(
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Hello everyone Sean 4th grade teacher from Stamford. Sorry for dropping in late
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Stumbled upon , thought I'd peek in. Communication professor at UConn, from OR but living near Hartford CT, & Neapolitan pizza
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Great to have you with us
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A2: Being as our Ss are wildly using SM, I think that speaks for itself. We must help to utilize correctly.
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It's like lawn service! Need 2 mow, water, fertilize, weed prevention, etc needs constant attention 2 https://t.co/7OKcoE19hX
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I just feel there is always something to teach them, something to learn; authentic
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A2: Give feedback and share resources during curriculum dev
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A2: You don't give a child a car without teaching them how to drive. Why give kids a device without educating them?
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Anne. Always great to meet another CT educator.
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Aw! Thanks ! Feeling is mutual! https://t.co/B2VE4WyIT1
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Marialice is like the grande dame of digital citizenship. Southern New England is lucky to have her.
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A1: teaching as stand alone right now - feel would be better embedded in core curriculums but I like having own time w Ss
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Introducing at college/grad-level this year. Doing intro on its research in grad seminar, but think embedding key.
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As Ss grow, and learn more of what is available in need to keep addressing Their pre-frontal cortex will thank us
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Absolutely! Show them the power and endless ways to have their voices heard in positive ways! https://t.co/2Uk4RbztlV
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A2: Being as our Ss are wildly using SM, I think that speaks for itself. We must help to utilize correctly.
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Great to see you! I miss my peeps! https://t.co/zzrmmt5d1z
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Hello everyone Sean 4th grade teacher from Stamford. Sorry for dropping in late
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A2. A schools role is build good citizens- both in person and digital spaces. We can't keep letting Ss make the same mistakes
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Amen! https://t.co/8FY1nODayq
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A2: You don't give a child a car without teaching them how to drive. Why give kids a device without educating them?
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https://t.co/JbDJGAQwVi
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It's like lawn service! Need 2 mow, water, fertilize, weed prevention, etc needs constant attention 2 https://t.co/7OKcoE19hX
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I just feel there is always something to teach them, something to learn; authentic
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what types of research do you have?
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Agree! education is a community responsibility. It takes a village to raise a good digital citizen!
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yes sir! Will it chance everyone. Probably not. But if we implement systematically we can get results.
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Hi ! Melissa from Stamford - 3rd grade teacher - sorry I'm late - got my days confused! lol
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yay! Grew up in Cheshire; out of state for many years. Settled on West Hartford and love it. Elmwood area. Where were you?
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And thx to at last Aug, I knew how to handle a prob w a 5th gr Ss! (I had her read what she wrote out loud)
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Kerri here- I'm lurking tonight.
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West Hartford is a nice area. My wife has some friends up that way.
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A2: invest time into having conversations importance of finding truth and reliability
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A:2 There are so many stories about irresponsible uses of tech, which can be easily curtailed by in the curriculum.
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It's everyone's responsibility! https://t.co/5p8tZi5hWD
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Agree! education is a community responsibility. It takes a village to raise a good digital citizen!
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A2: I think having conversations about - ensuring that Ss are getting it even tho its not part of curriculum
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Key is to be speaking the same message and same language so Ss hear it over and over https://t.co/NcWvwH3udH
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Agree! education is a community responsibility. It takes a village to raise a good digital citizen!
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A2: have had some Ts come sit in on sessions, see that it's relevant to ALL of us, not just Ss & not just as add-on
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Totally get that! Glad to have you here
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My nieces are in West Hartford - I LOVE it up there!
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I grew up in Elmwood! I still own a house there. My dad taught math at Sedgwick. I'm Conard class of '87!
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Thanks for watching, please feel free to jump in with any thoughts
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So glad to know this! Looking forward to this August! https://t.co/GiRacSCdDU
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And thx to at last Aug, I knew how to handle a prob w a 5th gr Ss! (I had her read what she wrote out loud)
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Did you eat all your pizza? I froze some!
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A2: We need to recruit and teach parents about digit, because they are on the frontline.
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Q3: What are your best Digital citizenship () resources/sites for Ts, Ss, and Ps?
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I'll take a look. Thanks for sharing.
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This is key! It’s not up to the “tech teacher” but to all Ts to instill and model https://t.co/mZZdGUqjMG
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A2: have had some Ts come sit in on sessions, see that it's relevant to ALL of us, not just Ss & not just as add-on
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Me too! I still have a house in WH which we rent out. My husband grew up in Middlebury!
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Love how travels with her son and models good It takes a village and promotes
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I think it's important to make sure to try and embed it and model how you do it as a teacher
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cool. Have a sixth grader at Sedgwick. She'll be at Conard as long as we stay put!
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Susan is a who was just smarter than the rest of us and went south!
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Sharon!!! Is there a chat going on?!?
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A2: We need to ensure we define what is for teachers unfamiliar and help provide a road map to support their learning, too.
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Teachers need education too! Many don't know what they don't know!
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A3: I don't think there is a best. It's about understanding the word "reliability". What makes something reliable?
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YES! Parents must be part of the conversation and they need educating too! https://t.co/7RBmdjF6TL
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A2: We need to recruit and teach parents about digit, because they are on the frontline.
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Teachers and Parents need support, explanation and instruction https://t.co/VIXp7NTfUJ
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Teachers need education too! Many don't know what they don't know!
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I totally agree -- I think many people don't know what looks like therefore they can't teach it
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Totally agree with you. I enjoyed listening to your story about your son’s research project.
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yes. It's difficult for parents to keep up with all the new tools and ways kids can communicate.
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many parents don’t even know what SM accounts their kids have, and the settings to consider
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Dan here, just hopping in. Never want to miss a good discussion on
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Nah, I'm just a wuss when it comes to cold weather ;-) One year in FL and my blood thinned...
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Thanks for jumping in Dan
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We are hoping to inspire other parents! & I are sharing our story at https://t.co/kRlWwXQ660
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Love how travels with her son and models good It takes a village and promotes
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So true....and somewhat scary! So much out there that isn't safe!
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A3: My colleague and I are going to make a Green Screen video for parents informing them of the tools our kids use.
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agree 100% have workshops https://t.co/X4rBTkW7C9
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A2: We need to recruit and teach parents about digit, because they are on the frontline.
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YES! Teachers need support and education. Key to being good role models.
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He spoke at too! is his inspiration! Mine too!
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An inspiration - Keep fighting the good fight!
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A2: we need a community approach to . Can't be just Ts. Can't be just Parents. Have to be a community for better
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when kids just sign up without parents knowing scares me!
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we've had a couple issues. Alana and I are making it and sending out via , my class site, Instagram, email, etc.
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Parents are providing access to a highway of raw info. w/o conversations on how to navigate it.
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Please share! I'd love to see what you do
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Q4: What do you need to make successful at your school? OR What can you offer others on this journey?
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Or worse...underage kids signing up with parental consent but no parental guidance!
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we must def will share. Most likely doing after vacation.
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Love it! https://t.co/4fgMv6Yrha
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A3: My colleague and I are going to make a Green Screen video for parents informing them of the tools our kids use.
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That's a great way to help hopefully squash some of those issues! Going to have kids involved or just you & Alana?
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Looks like another winner for fans! https://t.co/7DmR3lyhyr
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We are hoping to inspire other parents! & I are sharing our story at https://t.co/kRlWwXQ660
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Love how travels with her son and models good It takes a village and promotes
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This happens TOO often If put a device in child’s hand need to know what the device can do https://t.co/RssEZbYOhA
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Or worse...underage kids signing up with parental consent but no parental guidance!
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A4: Offer the time, place, and food and conversation starter
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Hello ! Fancy seeing you at a chat https://t.co/6qSJj1FxhA
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Dan here, just hopping in. Never want to miss a good discussion on
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so we need to get Susan back up North for a visit ….who can arrange some PD?
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A4: it starts with US! Change our own habits and model what's best -can't just talk AT kids. Esp if we are staring at our phones
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That's a great idea! What tools do your kids use?
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. That's 40 ! (In my car!)
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Join the community where we amplify the voices of multiple stakeholders! https://t.co/EZHADeosJI
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A2: we need a community approach to . Can't be just Ts. Can't be just Parents. Have to be a community for better
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we will use as our green screen app. We have an office with a green screen already.
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A4. Collect and share data. Use the data to make decisions. Reflect on the process. Involve stakeholders and build trust.
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A4: New to and at college-level, so much less sure what I need or where I fit.
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If anything needs everyone on the same level in the same room as mutual teachers and learners, it's . https://t.co/UZ673fLM3b
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Teachers and Parents need support, explanation and instruction https://t.co/VIXp7NTfUJ
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Teachers need education too! Many don't know what they don't know!
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I was addressing this exact issue in the 4th grade today! https://t.co/iq8bb0O4Rm
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Or worse...underage kids signing up with parental consent but no parental guidance!
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Just heard about new curriculum - sounds like a great resource for schools!
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a great tool for keeping tabs on orders students work for
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Kids have a great deal to say about their digital lives if we know how to listen!
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they use Instagram, Snapschat, Ask.fm, FB, Twitter, kik, Yik Yak, Tumblir.
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Yes! focused on Digital Footprints, a very important topic!
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A4: feel we must balance msg to Ps and Ts - highlite good practices/choices our Ss are making, put them in role of T sometimes
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A pencil is also a weapon. All knowledge can be dangerous. Let's stop demonizing tech & social media. https://t.co/Z09lL0ReFw
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Sorry folks my daughter is breaking down. She needs help with her math homework. I will catchup with the rest of this chat later,
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I'M DYING HERE...PIZZA ENVY
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This is the key! Taking the time to listen & be present! https://t.co/yzkX6HTEHD
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Kids have a great deal to say about their digital lives if we know how to listen!
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You get nice weather we get pizza
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That’s a whole other topic
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I've heard of and have a green sheet to try it but haven't done it yet! Looks super cool!
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Totally get it! Family first!
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Maybe this should be a topic for next week!?
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Then we will make a meet up!
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You'll have a blast and so will your students! https://t.co/LX7h2ecEDT
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I've heard of and have a green sheet to try it but haven't done it yet! Looks super cool!
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we could get and/or who have a lot to say about to guest mod
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We approach education with a clean slate. Digital footprints can and should be viewed as a good thing. Knock out the negative
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Key is the conversation about being smart with tech is never done
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Thanks to expert and for jumping in tonight
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I agree!! I see a lot of their posts on my feed!
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Excited to set up some for my own kiddo. Was fortunate to talk with , an absolute champion for parents everywhere!
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just checked out your profile. Looks helpful for
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Amen! Accentuate the positive! https://t.co/XYM5idURpc
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We approach education with a clean slate. Digital footprints can and should be viewed as a good thing. Knock out the negative
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Let’s hope for a meet up this summer to discuss live!
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So glad I could keep up on my phone (just barely though)! Congrats to 4 her upcoming book! https://t.co/SeQKTKogCN
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Thanks to expert and for jumping in tonight
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love this thread - reminds me of adage: do as I say, not as I do. ALL need to walk the walk & have voice
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I know what I post in public realm is okay for my students to see, modeling key They also think I’m boring lol
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Amen! Definitely easier said than done. https://t.co/TjauR1N2FF
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love this thread - reminds me of adage: do as I say, not as I do. ALL need to walk the walk & have voice
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Thank YOU for being an inspiration :-)
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ugh, Ask.fm. Bane of middle school existence - came up w/o fail in discussions w hs Ss
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no kidding! can’t believe some of these developers
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I have to admit, middle school was hard enough with out the added pressure of social media
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the idea of passing notes has taken on a whole new idea
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was great to hear her at the first . And grateful to keep up the conversation tonight.
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Have you heard about Peeple? Yet another way to cyberbully others :(
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Connecticut (and its alumni) seems like a leader. Pretty cool!
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the real question is who is
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When we belittle their fave tools & talk AT them, we lose Ss voice in the convo. No one likes to be lectured https://t.co/fqG2DnZmtC
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A pencil is also a weapon. All knowledge can be dangerous. Let's stop demonizing tech & social media. https://t.co/Z09lL0ReFw
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for a small state we have amazing voices from the past, present and I am sure future
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Totally agree! leading the way with https://t.co/XI9Dso0K0E
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Connecticut (and its alumni) seems like a leader. Pretty cool!
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always something new, different, reincarnated - must get to heart of why tools used to injure
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👍🏽 Grateful for your work! https://t.co/TlGVn77dpy
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We approach education with a clean slate. Digital footprints can and should be viewed as a good thing. Knock out the negative
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they want us to care about what they're doing.
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Anyone want to connect with my 4th graders tomorrow on GHO at 1:30pm ET about ?
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at the top of the hour, jumping from to
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Very sorry I missed chat tonight. Long day, not feeling great = needed some extra R&R. Will check it the archive tomorrow!
