#kcpstechchat Archive

#kcpstechchat is the monthly Twitter chat to discuss and share ideas around the integration of technology in the Kansas City Public Schools classroom. #kcpstechchat meets the 4th Thursday of month at 8:00pm CST beginning on February 23, 2017.

Thursday March 23, 2017
9:00 PM EDT

kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to this evening's chat about Technology in the Science classroom . #kcpstechchat
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself. Let us know your name, where and what you teach. #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Kia here Instructional Coach @KCPS_Northeast #vikingpride #kcpstechchat
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jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Javier Dir of Instructional Tech Integration @kcpublicschools #kcpstechchat
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jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@feignixwrites welcome Kia! #kcpstechchat
In reply to @feignixwrites, @KCPS_Northeast, @feignixwrites
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi @kcgirlbn #kcpstechchat
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kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I taught ELA but SAW tech used by our Science coordinator to do an experiment online! He used Gizmos and Ss did a lab w/it! #kcpstechchat
- kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@feignixwrites That's awesome, particularly when the lab would be difficult to do otherwise #kcpstechchat
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feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
It had several chemicals but we used our Chromebooks (okay the Ss did) and moved the beakers around and did it #epic #kcpstechchat
- jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
  
  @feignixwrites That's awesome, particularly when the lab would be difficult to do otherwise #kcpstechchat
  In reply to @feignixwrites, @feignixwrites
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I've seen tech used as a way to expose students to experiences (locations, items, etc) that they wouldn't have access to #kcpstechchat
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2 #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I think the key is to choose the right tool. You have to use what works best with Ss AND Ts to deliver content #kcpstechchat
kcgirlbn Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I think on line labs can be used to engage students #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I think science is one of the least difficult subjects to integrate tech with. It is a natural pairing #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@feignixwrites We saw kiddos @MGSDschools using them in several subjects and the engagement level was amazing. #kcpstechchat
In reply to @feignixwrites, @feignixwrites, @MGSDschools
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
True. It takes some thinking about what a T wants 2 get accomplished but after that? The tools 2 make it happen are plentiful. #kcpstechchat
- jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
  
  A2 I think science is one of the least difficult subjects to integrate tech with. It is a natural pairing #kcpstechchat
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q3 #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
I have not recently but to be fair I haven't been in many science classes of late either. #kcpstechchat
- kcgirlbn Mar 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
  
  Do you see teachers using engaging digital science tools?
  In reply to @feignixwrites
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3 Strategy number one should be choosing a relevant tool that engages the students in their interaction with the content #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 I used to give students a problem to solve and let them go. My Ss solved problems at home so doing it w/me felt natural #kcpstechchat
feignixwrites Mar 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3/2 when they ran into a roadblock and a friend could not help THEN they would call me. We would discuss the learning after #kcpstechchat
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4 #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@pjones_phillip trying to throw us off with a cross content integration question #kcpstechchat
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pjones_phillip Mar 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT

finally I am logged in and here #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@pjones_phillip Welcome #kcpstechchat
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kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q5 #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 I can see tech being used to research possible solutions to questions posed #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A4 I can also see it as a way to connect with experts in that field to get information about the topic #kcpstechchat
pjones_phillip Mar 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT

yes but how is that different form what a librarian does #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@pjones_phillip They have to know how to research. They can't rely on someone who is going to give them the material. #kcpstechchat
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pjones_phillip Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

sorry that last response was to A4 #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@pjones_phillip They no longer have to rely on just the material at hand in the library #kcpstechchat
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pjones_phillip Mar 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4 where does to creativity come into the tech in the classroom #kcpstechchat
jalfonsoKCPS - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A4 Creativity can take many forms... Ts can allow Ss to respond, demonstrate knowledge, etc. in different ways #kcpstechchat
kcpstechchat - Moderator Mar 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us! Look forward to seeing you in April. Topic: Technology as a PD tool #kcpstechchat