#EdTechTherapy Archive
Integrating technology into the classroom can be a difficult, frustrating, and disappointing endeavor. Join us to freely discuss the good and the bad, without fear of judgment. You are guaranteed to walk away with some great ideas and a support group to help you through your journey.
Tuesday July 26, 2016
Welcome to ! My name is Cherie, Tech Coord from IL. Our topic is Student Collaboration & Engagement. https://t.co/juxPs4e9FV
Hello! Michelle from Iowa a 2nd grade teacher. Excited to join this week!
Actually, I'll be in a new position & district as an Applied Science Facilitator this fall! Excited! https://t.co/3CwXpKHQVU
Welcome, Michelle! So happy to have you with us :)
Scott-First year superintendent from Nebraska. Thrilled to be here.
Welcome back, Scott! Thrilled to have you with us tonight!
Kristi, AP, from Texas! Great to be here!
Welcome! Glad to have you join us!
Welcome, Kristi! Thanks so much for joining!!
Welcome! Glad to have you join us!
Paul from NJ here. Dean of Behavioral Management/Special Education Teacher/Gamechanger. Excited to learn with
Make sure to add somewhere in your tweets, so everyone can see them :)
Our first question will begin in 1 minute! We will be using the Q/A format for this chat.
Welcome, Paul! Nice to see you again!
Lee, instructional technology coordinator from New York. Let's get our chat on!
Welcome Paul! Behavior mgmt. / alt. education is a great area of education to be in. https://t.co/giK4ETiCrY
Paul from NJ here. Dean of Behavioral Management/Special Education Teacher/Gamechanger. Excited to learn with
Hello! Thanks for joining!
Lee's here! Welcome to the chat, my friend.
Q1: In what ways has technology changed the way we engage students in learning and collaboration? https://t.co/Aqbn4PwAv4
Laurie from Bethlehem. 1st year as a tech coach!
Nice, Laurie! Welcome to the club ;) Glad to have you here, tonight!
Hey Larry!! I’m psyched to join you on
A1: Asynchronous learning increased & distance between participants shrunk.
Welcome and Congratulations on your new role!
A1 techn gives a different way for Ss to share their learning and they get excited about it
Howdy . I'm Darin, supt in Texas. I'll lurk this chat for a few minutes....I'm a fan of &
Hi, John from sunny and warm Manitoba Canada. Grade 3/4 teacher ready to learn.
Hi Cherie! Looking forward to this chat!
Lurk away, my friend. Happy to have you join us!
A1: Ss have endless options to collab & learn with Ss from all over. Ts are now in a position to foster those relationships.
A1: Tech gives Ss so many opportunities for real-time authentic feedback fm peers, Ts, & Ps!
Q1: it has opened the classroom walls for Ss and Ts!
Lol, welcome! Thanks for joining us!
A1:One of my ss said: It is amazing we can get answers almost instantly
Welcome, John! Thanks so much for joining :)
It's amazing how tech. changed the game for T graduate students. My first M.A. was brick & mortar, 2nd completely online.
A1: gives Ss relevant tools to expand upon learning in new ways that were never possible before. Connects them to the world!
's a great tool. Welcome back, Julie! https://t.co/BUVIkw4Y25
A1: Tech gives Ss so many opportunities for real-time authentic feedback fm peers, Ts, & Ps!
In our past chats, I have been seeing come up often, and it is something I will try.
Good evening! I'm Stephanie, HS Principal from NC
A1: As I am in a small rural school ss get to collaborate with ss around the world as well as showcase their learnings
A1: Technology has made it EASIER for students AND teachers to collaborate. It gives EVERYONE a VOICE!
Leads to better questions, right? https://t.co/jZL8na8Vg7
A1:One of my ss said: It is amazing we can get answers almost instantly
A1 my Ss get excited when they learn they can be in Google docs at the same time. They love it
Welcome, Stephanie! Thanks for joining :D
A1b: If done with true integration, tech it enables Ss to construct meaning for themselves and become creators
A1. It has literally and figuratively opened a window to the world. Information and knowledge at your fingertips!
Same here. The flexibility in learning is great! Especially for those that are quiet.
A1: Tech gives S's different ways to communicate & express themselves. For some, it's a more comfortable vehicle.
A1: My ss got to present their Genius Hour projects to ss in Mississauga Ontario as well as getting to see their projects
Our next question will begin in just 1 minute.
. definitely blew my Ss minds the first time they used it! https://t.co/PTx7GEgFoC
A1 my Ss get excited when they learn they can be in Google docs at the same time. They love it
Welcome! Thank you for joining us!
I think it forced us to up our skills! Digital natives can give even dedicated Ts a run for their $, tech. skills wise.
So true and well put! https://t.co/jtxXgGKw0d
A1b: If done with true integration, tech it enables Ss to construct meaning for themselves and become creators
thank you! I'm learning everyday!
Some would argue you learn less online, but I got more out of it. Forums were amazing.
A1b: Tech shatters boundaries and allows S's to visit places previously unimaginable.
Welcome, Spencer! Thanks for joining in!
My ss really love this idea esp. when we do mystery location Google Hangouts.
A1: inst tech has opened the doors to collaborate with other People outside our school, district, state and country
A1 - kids loved instant editing help on weekends... Thought it was great when I jumped in to Google doc with them
Yes.I gave in and played Pokemon Go today because I want to see how I can use it in the classroom.
A2: Companies looking to sell, know they have to beef up security. SSL is 1 effective way.
We use Google Classroom and now adding Schoology. Ss will have more opportunities to share media and projects!
A2 Teaching digital citizenship at the beginning of the year and reflecting back often helps and prepares Ss for their future
A2. Education, information and honest dialogue
We did that with . when ss saw other ss in another class in another province commenting live. https://t.co/I53a4rBaSE
. definitely blew my Ss minds the first time they used it! https://t.co/PTx7GEgFoC
A1 my Ss get excited when they learn they can be in Google docs at the same time. They love it
A2: in the classroom it's all about establishing rules and ensuring they know the risks. Communication and modeling.
LOL-I keep walking in the wrong direction. Zero coordination.
A2 Ss shouldn't be online without lessons on DQ and digital citizenship
A2: Set expectations and model appropriate behavior, on- and offline. Reinforce what to do when Ss find offensive content.
Shawn - elementary principal from IL checking in late...
A2; We also use a hybrid blended learning model. Ss rotate through a collab. Activity station.
love this! Shattering boundaries is a great description for what educators should strive for!
A2:I always tell ss to never give last names and before any Tweet goes out , I must approve it.
A2: By building a strong foundation. My character education principles modified for digital behavior. Revisited often.
Anonymous user allowing social apps. are a real headache. Don't see the value.
I've heard that argument as well but I do my best when I can go back to a topic on my own time.
Welcome to , Shawn. Glad you could join!
we have been confined far too long.
Our next Q is coming up in 1 minute.
We share and discuss credible online resources as well as analyze not so good online resources to discuss features of both
that is key - tying in existing expectations using tech as simply a new area on the matrix!
hi ! I'm Sara from Lake Tahoe, NV. A bit late and coming from Jackson, WY but so excited to catch this chat tonight!
Susan, elementary librarian in Nebraska chiming in late
YAY!!! Karen's here! Welcome, my friend!
So true!! Shattering the status quo is what excellent educators are all about! https://t.co/beEZlpmT8Q
we have been confined far too long.
The forum is a great way to discuss ideas. Admin. wise, ideals about hiring, or law cases. Great stuff.
YAY!!! is in the HOUSE! Welcome and thanks so much for making it to
A2:We have also talked about checking out websites to see that they are genuine not fake.
so happy I made it my buddy! 👊 Rocks!
A2 - answer is not to lock down too much. It doesn't work. But having private Google pages is safe https://t.co/pcEofnCfQn
Welcome, ! Thanks so much for joining in :D
Decided not to reinvent the wheel. Just applied universal principles with a twist.
A 3 for my 2nd graders we mostly use Google drive, which is new for them so they love it!
A3: As a principal-padlet. As a teacher-class blogs. Supt?? Waiting to cross that bridge.
A2: I always stress respect online and remind ss that they are to be ambassadors for our class and school.
My absolute pleasure! We're in a little lull before dinner so I'll stay on as long as I can to learn from y'all!
Woops Shane 8th grade socialstudies/AVID coordinator Mira Loma CA. Thanks for the invite!
Forums were great. I picked the articles and had my students monitor the discussions along with me. https://t.co/Wb2ZzI8UAj
A3: Google docs is always a good one for collaboration
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
I know the timing is tough for you, but I am so grateful!
A3: Google, Skype, YouTube, Blogs. Excited to try out Voxer.
A3: My number 1 fav is Twitter which allows to make quick connections with ss around the world.
- great idea to link character Ed with digital! Love it! https://t.co/FwdiYgbtLU
A2: By building a strong foundation. My character education principles modified for digital behavior. Revisited often.
Welcome, Shane! Thanks for joining
A3: for sure + & all the Google stuff. (K-12 on all of those.)
Google drive is my life. Now if only we had Google coffee.
A3. I have fallen in love with
A3: GAFE, GAFE, GAFE! Love what you can do with and too.
A3: I love using Google Hangouts for interacting live in video with other classes.
Anyone use Twitter live/periscope yet? I see lots of promise there.
A3: We collaborate on green screen videos, Padlet, Thinglink, google docs, , screencastify, popplet
A3: Padlet is a great tool for making connections esp. with ss half way round the world.
A3: whether it's Edublogs, or Weebly, blogging is where it's at. The consistent and real-time feedback is immeasurable!
Welcome! Glad you are here!
A3 I want to try this year and we love Skype too.
A3 padlet, Google slide, Haiku discussion boards and Haiku Wiki projects are great collaboration tools
I just learned green screens - can't wait to use it this coming year!
A3: Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Forms,
hellooooooo! Woot woot! 💃
Yes is amazing. Every time I use it, I see another use.
A3: Interested in hearing more about Voxer. I have tried Movenote to have kids explain work in math. https://t.co/hoXAcNvSdh
A3: Google, Skype, YouTube, Blogs. Excited to try out Voxer.
I played around with briefly. It's something that I'll need to explore more. How do you use it?
A3b: I also learned iMovie for trailers & videos this year. Excited to use it w Ss to showcase their learning
A3 - love google docs my go to
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We do live Tweeting of events like Mystery location Hangouts.
Yes, this is the key! https://t.co/RzblmwkKgK
A3: whether it's Edublogs, or Weebly, blogging is where it's at. The consistent and real-time feedback is immeasurable!
Another tool I need to try!
green screens are a game changer for sure! Oh the possibilities!!!!! An awesome green screen app is
It is so user friendly. You will love it.
A3 , , and this year I get to add to my list of tools. I also want to do some Skypes.
A3: Ss tweet everyday...bring what they know works into the classroom! Powerful!
iMovie is great! Also check out
Can't wait to do that with a great lesson in a classroom.
A3 I am also toying with the idea of having a "student guest" blogger on my blog every month.
I'm anxious to try to see what my results will be.
A4: For one thing, it is not sitting quietly and working alone.
Q4. I think it looks and sounds like real-life! Constantly in motion, growing and changing
Some of my ss became very efficient at doing the live tweeting.
A4 Student engagement is when students have a voice with an authentic audience. They are creating, collaborating, & sharing.
I'm also a media specialist...maybe we can do something together via Skype. https://t.co/y3ebKQJgld
A3 , , and this year I get to add to my list of tools. I also want to do some Skypes.
A4: all about Ss problem solving and creating answers/questions that delve them deeper into learning. Not about compliance
No worries! Welcome back and thanks for making it, Thea!
A4: Ss busy planning, creating, inventing, and reiterating. Excited, happy, and learning. Ts serving as guides on the sides.
Labels are key to stay organized. Used to share resources, my to-do by topic, organize who is doing what
A4b: in my classroom it looked like the students making ME think and teaching me!
Hello! Jumping in late! Love "guides on the side"!
A4: Real time, a google "office" atmosphere & like a puzzle being put together on the cloud. No green turtles on Apple IIs
also has a reminder feature!
IMovie is fantastic! Mix with pic collage to help kids say what they want to say
I've loved using iMovie in the classroom. It's so easy for Ss and allows for lots of creativity. https://t.co/1XI0Qvdf9i
A3b: I also learned iMovie for trailers & videos this year. Excited to use it w Ss to showcase their learning
Welcome back, Teresa! Thanks so much :D
Sorry bowing out early. Will check out whole chat later! Thanks!
A4: Explosive curiosity, shattered boundaries, learner-owned safe zones that promote increased risk taking.
Thanks, Michelle! Have a great night :)
A4: It looks like ss collaborating using all forms of social media with ss around the world and showcasing their work
my endless struggle is getting twitter open at school
A4 Ss must be involved, immersed, active contributors & reciprocated recipients for learning https://t.co/aar4e4UB4p
I did a video of our turf installation. The things that I get excited bout in Education. :)
A4- kids engaged in small pods, excited and wanting to intrinsically get their ideas included
A4: with or without tech, SE is about S enthusiastically taking ownership of their own learning https://t.co/90nf64rUYb
I love this! So visual. Nice, Paul. https://t.co/vLi2SwXfJI
A4: Explosive curiosity, shattered boundaries, learner-owned safe zones that promote increased risk taking.
Our next question will begin in 1 minute.
Welcome! We are glad you're here!
A4 Personalized learning, students choosing their own learning paths!
Taking a personal day when TWD returns.
Thanks Larry! Its a beautiful thing.
It's not technology unless Ss are teaching me https://t.co/oinnxS7lk0
A4b: in my classroom it looked like the students making ME think and teaching me!
Right there with you, Scott! Don't tell my district.
it's an app on macs or iPads for video editing - so easy first graders can use it with impressive results!
Me too!! :-) Did you see the new trailer??
A4: It is ss working togther with other ss around the world on social justice issues to make postive changes in our world
A4: Ss are in control and have choice in their learning. They are motivated and use technology to connect globally
A5: get to know our students
Yes, it is. I discovered last year and it really gets the students working together.
A5: Through creative questioning, prompting, and problem solving. Be sure to collect feedback from Ss as well as peers.
A5: Ts must be active - if Ts are checking w Ss to ask/answer ques & encourage their learning SS will be on task.
It is a movie maker application on Apple Computers.
A5: Blended learning station rotation is an excellent mix of technology and personalized face to face instruction.
A5: I get in the middle of the action to observe and ask questions. I get feedback from Ss constantly https://t.co/VnrZ6CXgEj
Genius hour is something I want to do with my special ed kids, but I don't know where to start.
we did our 1st yesterday with summer school Ss!
I've watched this literally transform a classroom overnight! Powerful stuff. https://t.co/qVOGX19X9y
A5: Blended learning station rotation is an excellent mix of technology and personalized face to face instruction.
need to explore thanks for the reminder.
A5. Make the lesson and learning relevant! Find out what the students are interested in and link it to curriculum.
A5: It must be relevant to THEM! If they are their own curators of their learning it's a home run! NO compliance
Our FINAL QUESTION of the evening is coming up in 1 minute!
I am interested in Genius Hour in the middle school setting.
Love the student-centered answers, tonight! So refreshing :)
start with developing a question. What do they want to explore, Change, fix.
Q6: Next school year, how will you plan on collaborating with classes outside of your schoolhouse? https://t.co/k7V9AW630t
Love this. It’s difficult with 200 students, but teachers are working on it.
A6: I'm wanting to use live video streaming for interactive discussions & the like. Skype got me curious about that.
A5: Appropriate "behaviorally" involves clear communication of expectations and modeling.
A6 Twitter, Skype, Padlet, Google Maps, Google Docs, and Blogging. I am also looking into
A6. We are connecting with a HS in Ohio and becoming Skype Pals. English class to English class.
I'll be looking into as well! Thanks for sharing. https://t.co/IbJmFtn9r2
A6 Twitter, Skype, Padlet, Google Maps, Google Docs, and Blogging. I am also looking into
A5b- Appropriate "instructionally" involves all-in approach. Everyone is a learner incl T's also frequent reflection a must.
special ed kids so beaten already- don't trust me enough to take risks until mid year. Then want it ALL NOW.
A6: Voxer & Twitter has helped me share, learn, & reflect through connections. We help our S reach out to others!
I'm excited to skype or gho or voxer with other kinder classes re book talks, pbl projects, math explorations this year!
Somehow I missed question 5 somehow. A5 Modeling, communicating our expectations, having Ss set up norms.
A6: I will be expanding my use of Twitter to build more relationship s with classrooms across the world along with Hangouts
A6: as a principal continuing to participate in Twitter PLNs, for the school - the possibilities are endless. Not sure yet...
A5: Using the SAMR model to select tech that enhances a lesson. If tech doesn't improve it then it is just a fancy pencil
This year shared Google slides with our class. Our students provided positives & thoughtful feedback
A6- Our students will employ a travel agent's mentality. No place is off-limits. Question is... Where do we want to go?
A6: Mystery Skype/GHO collaborations and Blogging penpals.
A6: As well, looking to work on social justice issues with other ss using a variety of sm to make positive changes in wrld
Good point! https://t.co/jw84TmbghX
A6- Our students will employ a travel agent's mentality. No place is off-limits. Question is... Where do we want to go?
A6: Skype, blogging, etc. budgets and time contains are not an issue when you can visit places all over the world daily!
A6: Definitely going to be using GHO to connect with Ss and Ts anywhere I can.
don't forget about the older students. We LOVE to teach & model with Kinder classes too ❤️
A6: I'm going to try a class Twitter account and keep my options open to ideas mentioned here! https://t.co/tCz3gGfHIx
Q6: Next school year, how will you plan on collaborating with classes outside of your schoolhouse? https://t.co/k7V9AW630t
Thank you all for another great chat! My head is spinning with ideas. You folks ROCK!
Thanks to you and for moderating another awesome chat.
Scared to collab but, thinking of special needs advoc group... Work on self determination, English content follows interest
Enjoyed the convos tonight with inspiring people.
Fear means you are on the verge of something AWESOME! We're always here at for support. :D
don't be scared. You got this! 👊
I would love to hear how it goes! That's awesome.
Thank you for bringing the awesome
YOU brought the awesome! We just set the table for you :)
Wow! This is amazing!! Thanks for doing this :)
Thank you all so much for contributing discussion this evening!
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