#ISEDchat Archive
Independent School EdChat.
Thursday March 2, 2017
9:00 PM EST
participatechat
Mar 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
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#ISEDchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
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Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:00 PM EST
Brad Meyer, 21st Century Learning Specialist at
#HTEA
, Co-moderator. Into
#GAFE
,
#GSuite
, Video learning tools,
#edtech
#ipaded
.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Tonight’s topic is when to use tech and when not to!
#isedchat
#edtech
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Joan,
#EdTech
Director from 🌞 FL. Looking forward to tonight's chat!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:01 PM EST
Cathy Koos, Head of Lower School at
#HTEA
, in Melbourne, Florida
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#isedchat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Welcome, Joan! So glad you are here.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Hello
#isedchat
greetings from a distance. Looking forward to your observations on
#naisac
and everything else.
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
Tag someone who should join us tonight!
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Thanks for being my co-host tonight for
#isedchat
!
In reply to @Brad21clsMeyer
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hey
@ckoos1
! Long time no see :)
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:02 PM EST
Welcome, Joan! So glad you are here.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:03 PM EST
Thanks for joining us. I always enjoy hearing your unique perspective.
#isedchat
In reply to @JosieHolford
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
Q1: What are some of your favorite apps to use with students? Why do you use them?
#isedchat
cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
I'm excited to join
#isedchat
tonight! My name is Christy and I am joining you all from Missouri.
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
So true. We should fix that. Maybe this fall I can bring some people to see your school or you can visit
#HTEA
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:04 PM EST
Rob from Dallas. Happy to chat with you all
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
excellent!
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hi, Christy! Thrilled you can join us! What do you do in Missouri?
#isedchat
In reply to @cdalton92
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
zgood evening, Rob. Likewise!
#isedchat
In reply to @skeeTX
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
Sorry I'm late
#isedchat
- Alex -
#techdir
from NJ stopping by for a bit - I like
#edtech
:)
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
Lindsey Sanders here, I am a librarian/ media specialist/educator, in Jacksonville, Florida!
#isedchat
lblanken
Mar 2 @ 9:06 PM EST
#isedchat
people, not making the meetup--super tired. :(
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
Thanks for joining in the fun of
#isedchat
!
In reply to @ajpodchaski
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: we ❤️ Seesaw, iMovie, Socrative, Pages, Keynote, Adobe Spark, Classkick to name a few
#isedchat
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
A1: We are going to outfit grades K-2 with new ipads. We are looking for the best apps for these levels - hoping for advice
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
Hey
@teachintechgal
@EdTechNerd
@TanyaAvrith
@katemal68
@lynch_lyncht
@edtechrecruit
#isedchat
In reply to @teachintechgal, @EdTechNerd, @TanyaAvrith, @katemal68, @lynch_lyncht, @edtechrecruit
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:07 PM EST
Love meeting fellow Floridans. I like
#FLedChat
too. Thanks for being here!
#isedchat
In reply to @lsanders117
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
Love
@BookCreatorApp
@explainevrythng
@NotabilityApp
@Procreate
@DoInkTweets
iMovie
#AR
#VR
& the ever versatile camera
#edtech
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
Glad you're here on
#Twitter
!
#isedchat
In reply to @lblanken
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: we use
@GetKahoot
For assessment of understanding,
@aurasma
for AR, pic collage for an author study "magazine cover"
#isedchat
In reply to @GetKahoot, @aurasma
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
Thanks
@ckoos1
I consider myself mainstream and everyone else as aberrant
#isedchat
Don't we all? Cheers to all those at
#naisac
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:09 PM EST
iMovie is a favorite at my school too. My husband loves
@Socrative
#isedchat
In reply to @skeeTX, @Socrative
AssignmentHelpN
Mar 2 @ 9:10 PM EST
#EduAfterHours
#sstlap
#isedchat
#TBookC
#SciStuChat
#atplc
10 Promises of eLearning: Unrealized or Unrealistic ?
https://t.co/tRv8R2gtzw
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:10 PM EST
I love iPads for those grade levels. Our students are into the green screen right now. Which app do we use, Brad?
#isedchat
In reply to @ajpodchaski
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1b: BookCreator is great for all ages as well
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
@SherylDwyer
recently used
@Veescope
to create student history pictures with a green screen at our school!
#isedchat
In reply to @SherylDwyer, @Veescope
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
That's great. Glad to hear you are teaching AND going to school and still can join
#isedchat
!
In reply to @cdalton92
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:11 PM EST
we are about to redo all the tech in grades K-2 - upgrades for eveyrone! Goes along with our new makerspace
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
Q2:How do you determine whether you will use tech during a lesson or not?
#isedchat
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1 The best app for lower school kids is a playground with room to run, do nothing and preferably with trees and grass
@ckoos1
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:12 PM EST
It's crazy busy but totally worth the time!
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
are both great
@DoInkTweets
is what we use with the green screen, I think.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan, @BookCreatorApp, @explainevrythng, @DoInkTweets
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
A2: I say if it doesn't take the focus off the topic, then you should use tech - if it becomes the focus, don't use it
#isedchat
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:13 PM EST
A2: I often create/try/play w/ App on my own or beta test w/ Ss. They'll try anything!
#isedchat
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
I like the idea of having some S's "Beta Test" the app!
#isedchat
In reply to @skeeTX
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2 Will it elevate learning? Will it promote the 4Cs? Will it help the quiet student find a voice? Will it help me as a teacher?
#isedchat
lblanken
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
A2: If if provides an enhancement or provides a skill that can only be taught via the tech.
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
That's interesting. Cam you give an example?
#isedchat
In reply to @ajpodchaski
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:14 PM EST
Their feedback is instant and honest
#isedchat
In reply to @Brad21clsMeyer
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
What a trio! Cheers
@KarenBlumberg
@lizbdavis
@ksivick
All power to your collective elbows!
#isedchat
#naisac
In reply to @KarenBlumberg, @lizbdavis, @ksivick
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
virtual field trips - if it becomes more about spinning around virtually, then it takes away from the lesson -
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:15 PM EST
Good point. So lucky our school provides teachers with iPad for their use to explore and try apps.
#isedchat
In reply to @skeeTX
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
"provides a skill that can only be taught by the tech" I agree wholeheartedly!
#isedchat
In reply to @lblanken, @ckoos1
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
If they stay focused on what you are actually looking at, then you have chosen wisely
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:16 PM EST
I know what you mean. That could be distracting.
#isedchat
In reply to @ajpodchaski
EduGladiators
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
🎨NEW
#EduGladiators
series next week "4Cs of Success" w/guest
@LaytonsHistory
⚗️
#saskedchat
#ISEDchat
growthmindsetEDU
#arkedchat
#atplc
lblanken
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Sometime it's about teaching the tech itself, if I think it's important to understand, for example, how video works, etc.
#isedchat
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
we are 1:1 throughout.
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: if technology enhances the students learning then I will use it for a lesson. I try not use it just because it is neat-o
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
I love the concept of helping a quiet student find a voice. How have you done that successfully?
#isedchat
#ImNotAnIntrovert
In reply to @drmcgettigan
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
Google McLuhan, "The Medium is the Message" it covers this issue...
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1, @ajpodchaski
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2 the
#edtech
I promote in all lessons is accessibility - level the playing field
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:19 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: Are there any subjects that are not as tech friends as others? Please explain...
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
Commonly Asked Questions about McLuhan – The Estate of Marshall McLuhan
@Brad21clsMeyer
#isedchat
https://t.co/T0qa8uJkk1
In reply to @Brad21clsMeyer
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
I think apps like
@socrative
@GoogleForEdu
@voicethread
help a lot
#isedchat
In reply to @Socrative, @GoogleForEdu, @voicethread
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:18 PM EST
I love the concept of helping a quiet student find a voice. How have you done that successfully?
#isedchat
#ImNotAnIntrovert
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:21 PM EST
I meant tech friendly...
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: Are there any subjects that are not as tech friends as others? Please explain...
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3 Fab question! I think all areas can be friendly but some use tech in very different ways
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:20 PM EST
Q3: Are there any subjects that are not as tech friends as others? Please explain...
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:22 PM EST
A3: I tech
#mathchat
and some skills still need to be learned by hand for advanced learners. They'll create math of the future.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
What are you thinking of when you say that?
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: I think math can be tricky. There are several apps that help student "find" the answers.
#isedchat
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: all depends on how creative T wants to be w/ the class. No harm in trying even if unsuccessful. Still learning experience
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:23 PM EST
Where are you
@nathan_stevens
#isedchat
We need you.
In reply to @nathan_stevens
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
So true. Must support students so they are less likely to take shortcuts.
#isedchat
In reply to @lsanders117
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
It is important that we remember it is OK to fail once in a while! Just like we tell students...
#isedchat
In reply to @skeeTX
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
Classkick is whiteboard Ss use in realtime and they can assist each other or T can help in app in real time
#isedchat
In reply to @lsanders117
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
Sorry to have missed it, I was co-moderating
#LCPSedChat
next time, thanks!
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 8:24 PM EST
In 35 minutes, join
#isedchat
and connect with educators around the world to discuss
#edtech
! Please RT!
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
True and I can't imagine teaching some topics without my
@TexasInstrumen
calculator.
#isedchat
In reply to @TexasInstrumen
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:24 PM EST
yes math was my instant thought. But there are also wonderful tech tutorials too.
In reply to @ckoos1
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
I think how music students can easily compose on the fly with
#GarageBand
& other apps-it's a new world
#isedchat
@ckoos1
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
we still have 30 minutes left Join us!
#isedchat
In reply to @SusZanti5
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
you rang
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
#isedchat
(neglected to tag) 😀
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:25 PM EST
I think of how dance & sports use apps like
@CoachsEye
to assess their movement against what it should be to reach perfect state
@ckoos1
In reply to @CoachsEye, @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
Our music teacher
@DainCindy
uses
@GarageBandMusic
too!
#isedchat
In reply to @DainCindy, @GarageBandMusic
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
I think how music students can easily compose on the fly with
#GarageBand
& other apps-it's a new world
#isedchat
@ckoos1
In reply to @ckoos1
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 culinary arts?
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 lunch? Recess?
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:27 PM EST
A1: Dragonbox Numbers hands down for early grades (K-2).
#ISEDchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Q4: Any tips for teachers who struggle with technology? For the kids who struggle?
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Does your school have that?
#isedchat
PS Yay! You joined in!
In reply to @nathan_stevens
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Yes
@nathan_stevens
We need YOUR input in tonight's chat (we need some glitter too)
#isedchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:26 PM EST
you rang
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Yes, our PE team tried "Coach My Video" app this year..
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Two of my students favorite times of the day!
#isedchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
I wish. We would have a taco bar everyday
#ISEDchat
In reply to @ckoos1
skeeTX
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
A4: go easy. Listen, encourage, support.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:29 PM EST
Ours doesn't either. We do Innovation Day each year and kids love to do something with cooking.
#ISEDchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
Livin' the dream
#isedchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ckoos1
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:30 PM EST
Hi all joining late! Q?
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4 What you are doing currently with Ss? Find tools that can enhance the learning. Don't feel like you need to creat something new
#isedchat
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
Hi Susan, Great to connect w/ You
#isedchat
In reply to @SusZanti5
cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: Slow down a notch and give the teacher/student time to follow along, encourage questions
#isedchat
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
Q4
#isedchat
In reply to @SusZanti5
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: For teachers I would say ask for help from
#edadmin
. Maybe can find a mentor. Do a Twitter chat on topic.
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: go to
@fetc
#isedchat
In reply to @fetc
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Find a buddy, take time to learn-I tell teachers all the time that it did not come naturally to me, I had to work to learn tech
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:28 PM EST
Q4: Any tips for teachers who struggle with technology? For the kids who struggle?
#isedchat
WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4: Many teachers are still out of the tech loop. They need those in the know to show them the way.
#ISEDchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
Q4: Any tips for teachers who struggle with technology? For the kids who struggle?
#isedchat
In reply to @SusZanti5
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
I want to test when I can find a little extra in the budget! unless someone wants to send me one!
#isedchat
In reply to @susancoote813, @PlayOsmo
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4: for students, pair with someone a step ahead of them, and can graciously help.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:33 PM EST
Agreed. Take time is a good message.
#isedchat
In reply to @drmcgettigan
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yes. It always help if ideas come from other teachers as apposed to admin or IT.
#isedchat
In reply to @WiseDad_Games
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4: Remember that failure is an option - its how we learn best - but also your
#techdir
is here for support! use them
#isedchat
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
Alex, I ❤
@PlayOsmo
#isedchat
In reply to @PlayOsmo
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
I want to test when I can find a little extra in the budget! unless someone wants to send me one!
#isedchat
In reply to @susancoote813, @PlayOsmo
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
What's the best way to do this?
#isedchat
In reply to @WiseDad_Games
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4 part of me says I should say "Tell them to get over it" but small steps to get better improvement
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
We have three at the kids love them!
@PlayOsmo
#isedchat
In reply to @PlayOsmo
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
I want to test when I can find a little extra in the budget! unless someone wants to send me one!
#isedchat
In reply to @susancoote813, @PlayOsmo
lakogan
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
@Redhdteacher
and I hope to see you at next week's
#isedchat
about teacher leadership in independent schools!
#naisac
In reply to @Redhdteacher
TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 You don't have to jump into all platforms at one time. Go slow, find one piece of tech to learn, then use it Rinse and Repeat
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: Teachers- don't be afraid to make a mistake, or even fail, especially in front of students.
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: Describe a tech/app based lesson that went wrong? What happened?
#isedchat
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: With or without power? or the internet? :)
#isedchat
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4: Seek relevant PD, know S needs & get skills from your colleagues & research
#isedchat
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4 patience
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
Yes. Remember the importance of
#growthmindset
. Using the power of 🙂"yet."
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: Teachers- don't be afraid to make a mistake, or even fail, especially in front of students.
#isedchat
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4 give positive affirmations and quick pointers
#isedchat
In reply to @ckoos1
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
For Ts too, mentor each other
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4: for students, pair with someone a step ahead of them, and can graciously help.
#isedchat
TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5 We were going to play Oregon Trail it worked on one set of Chromes when tried, but when we had a different set it didn't work
#isedchat
WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
In my K-5 school, nobody else has a PLN, Twitter, only use Brainpop and Google, ...but some are ready to jump in.
#ISEDchat
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
Be supportive and celebrate attempts at learning!
#isedchat
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
Sometimes I underestimate the time it can take Ss to learn how to use a tool for education vs. for fun. (I'm in K-5)
#isedchat
cpoole27
Mar 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
I talk about this in my Teach Smaller
#podcast
episode
https://t.co/5oK6uErSjm
#isedchat
In reply to @TeacherTidbits1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:39 PM EST
Welcome, Leslie!
#isedchat
In reply to @lakogan, @Redhdteacher
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
I really like that you pointed out "for education vs for fun." So true!
#isedchat
In reply to @lsanders117
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
I have had both of those happen too. Sigh. I do like electricity.
#isedchat
ajpodchaski
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
A5: With or without power? or the internet? :)
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
Oh. That sounds frustrating. Did you figure it out?
#isedchat
In reply to @TeacherTidbits1
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:41 PM EST
Both are important one more than the other on any given day!
#isedchat
Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:40 PM EST
I really like that you pointed out "for education vs for fun." So true!
#isedchat
In reply to @lsanders117
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
That's a bummer. Glad you're higher as we share good news.
#isedchat
In reply to @WiseDad_Games
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
A5 That time the internet filter didn't work . . .
#isedchat
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: Describe a tech/app based lesson that went wrong? What happened?
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
Reminds me of
@cybraryman1
who told me FAIL means First Attempt at Learning.
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In reply to @cybraryman1
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
Be supportive and celebrate attempts at learning!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
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Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
We all may have a story or two about that (I know I do)!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:43 PM EST
I've underesttimated how long it takes to log in.
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lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
Sometimes I underestimate the time it can take Ss to learn how to use a tool for education vs. for fun. (I'm in K-5)
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q6: Do any of your students prefer paper and pencil to tech? Please explain...
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TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
Not really, we just switched back to a different set that worked, the problem was solved temporarily.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
Uhhh. Been there, done that.
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In reply to @drmcgettigan
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5 I had one where we had too many Bluetooth devices in one room so none of them work
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
Best kind of compliment from a middle schooler!
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In reply to @lsanders117
WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:45 PM EST
@nathan_stevens
How many Bluetooths does it take...
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
Yes! I agree! It was brought up In the last chat I moderated! Important concept!
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:42 PM EST
Reminds me of
@cybraryman1
who told me FAIL means First Attempt at Learning.
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In reply to @cybraryman1
SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:38 PM EST
Be supportive and celebrate attempts at learning!
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nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
24
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drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
I think we see that difference the most in note taking - some like to write on paper, some in Google of sketchnote or type
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q6: Do any of your students prefer paper and pencil to tech? Please explain...
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
I have trouble doing it personally, let alone helping a class of first graders
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In reply to @lsanders117
TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
A6 Yes, some students struggle to type quickly and can write more freely when using paper and pencil
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lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
Recently a teacher asked me if there was a way a S could hand draw picture, upload to the comp&add to a digital timeline or comic.
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drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
Yaaasssss!
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@nathan_stevens
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Mar 2 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5 I had one where we had too many Bluetooth devices in one room so none of them work
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5: Celebarye that you handled it, or survived it! ;)
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5: Celebarye that you handled it, or survived it! ;)
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cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: I have had several students ask to write their papers instead of type them. One S told me we use tech too much sometimes
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5: Celebrate that you handled it, or survived it! ;)
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drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
Yes-in
@BookCreatorApp
Doodlebuddy app
@explainevrythng
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In reply to @BookCreatorApp, @explainevrythng
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:46 PM EST
Recently a teacher asked me if there was a way a S could hand draw picture, upload to the comp&add to a digital timeline or comic.
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:48 PM EST
A6: The pencil is not yet obsolete. But one imagine its days (years) are numbered.
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Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
That would take some work... Scan the image, then edit with Photoshop type software, etc...
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In reply to @lsanders117
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
I love getting papers turned in via GoogleDrive.
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In reply to @cdalton92
lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6: doing a project w/2nd & they all chose to do their final project with a poster board and markers (did most research on comps)
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6: I love writing cursive, Ss sometimes tell me that they can't read it, what?
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TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6 I also prefer paper and pencil on occasion, there is something about putting pencil to paper that gets me going!
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cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:50 PM EST
Me too! I also love Goobric, allowing me to grade w/a rubric right in their document
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:51 PM EST
Last question, Q7, coming up in 1 minute…
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:51 PM EST
We still teach cursive. I have fond some students are better in cursive.
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In reply to @SusZanti5
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q7: Which apps do you find to be the most versatile? Why?
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
@ckoos1
As an occupational therapist, I second that.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:52 PM EST
This
#isedchat
has gone by last! Join us for last question.
@lcarroll94
@Learn21Tech
@bivey
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SusZanti5
Mar 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
Thanks for the invitation and the chat, love learning with you, see you next time! Have a happy Friday! Tech the heck out of it!
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7: Have to go Dragonbox Math again. I have never had a S who couldn't/didn't want to use it.
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TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7 I have started using Google Classroom this year and really see a lot of potential for using it more in the future.
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
Dragonbox Numbers.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:54 PM EST
A6:
@MADLearn
is great so kids can make their own app. Be creators versus always consumers.
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In reply to @MADLearn
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
Check out this app made by my daughter in 5th gr by
@MADLearn
Rainbow Loom
https://t.co/LGyXG2FGHs
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cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
I use GClassroom every day and love it! The students really like it as well. I feel more gets accomplished.
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drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
The camera, honestly. Apps? it's a toss up:
@BookCreatorApp
or
@explainevrythng
they can be anything & play well w/ others
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lsanders117
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
A7: sometimes i like a good ole fashioned QR reader- very versatile
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JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:55 PM EST
A6 Need to remind it's ALL technology.
@cdalton92
Different tech for different purposes/ means/ ends. Choice of purpose & power
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:56 PM EST
@ckoos1
I have a daughter in 5th grade too. :)
https://t.co/lsxfcIFZHp
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TeacherTidbits1
Mar 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
also differentiation is made ever so easy in GClassroom.....I also like that it is very subtle.
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In reply to @cdalton92
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:57 PM EST
Why?
@ckoos1
@SusZanti5
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thanks for joining this week’s
#isedchat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight! Thanks for hosting
@Brad21clsMeyer
!
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WiseDad_Games
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
@ckoos1
Sorry....
https://t.co/284dXoow9H
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cdalton92
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
Yes! They now allow you to choose S to assign work to instead of whole class. So many great things going on!
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In reply to @TeacherTidbits1
ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:58 PM EST
My daughter has much neater cursive. Easier for her to write without lifting pencil as often.
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ckoos1
- Moderator
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
Lots of good stuff tonight! Have a great day tomorrow!
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Brad21clsMeyer
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
My pleasure! Great Fun!
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Nice to connect with everyone...
In reply to @ckoos1
drmcgettigan
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thanks
@ckoos1
&
@Brad21clsMeyer
for a great chat! (&
@nathan_stevens
for joining in!)
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In reply to @ckoos1, @Brad21clsMeyer, @nathan_stevens
JosieHolford
Mar 2 @ 9:59 PM EST
So
@SusZanti5
who has the problem?
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And what is the answer? (My own cursive is said to be illegible btw.)
In reply to @SusZanti5