#WCPSSchat Archive
#WCPSSchat is designed to be engaging and all interaction should be 'solution-oriented' and consist of constructive feedback. Please refrain from derogatory comments. #WCPSSchat is a virtual opportunity for Wake County public school stakeholders to engage in conversations around instructional practices, county-related resources, and unique educational challenges.
Wednesday March 9, 2016
Looking forward to the tonight. Feel free to join in!
Let's start with introductions by finishing this statement..."Mobile learning is like..."
Thank you for promoting! We're getting started now!
(((((RIIIIIIIIIIING))) Alarm
Mobile learning is like FREEDOM...to learn. What do you think?
a1: Mobile learning is like putting the whole world in Ss hands.
Learning can happen anywhere! https://t.co/8T8W1qXOPn
a1: Mobile learning is like putting the whole world in Ss hands.
Melissa from Mobile learning is like having the world at your fingertips to navigate....
Yes! Flexibility and empowerment https://t.co/2xUJ7eo42p
Mobile learning is like FREEDOM...to learn. What do you think?
Amanda from Garner High...Mobile learning is like a personalized classroom for the student.
Kim from Mobile learning is spontaneous and on the go!
A1: Mobile learning is giving students ownership of their learning.
Mobile learning is like another dimension in learning
The real question is how do we enable this flexibility?
Hey all - Mike West here. Mobile learning is like Mya's love. Like whoa.
Mobile Learning CAN be awesome if used to enhance learning
Learning in the palm of your hand!!
Phil - Professional Learning Specialist (PLTs) in . Won't be able to say "newbie" too much longer. (1 of 2)
Kicking up notch in learning! Making learning more collaborative, global & Fun https://t.co/PwWp1e7ghP
Let's start with introductions by finishing this statement..."Mobile learning is like..."
Rick, principal, . Mobile learning is like...something awesome that puts a smile on my Ss face.
Mobile learning is like riding a bike for first time...scary, exciting, and addicting!
is like learning anywhere and anytime
That's the struggle, b/c you balance being 'Flavor of the Month' vs Helping enhance student learning.
Mobile learning is like putting your hands up when riding a roller coaster! Feeling like you're free & flying!
A1: Mobile learning opens doors.
Love the comparison! So true!
A1: Mobile learning provides students unlimited possibilities!
that is what my master's thesis was on. I proved that mobile learning was equivalent to any other type
Ralph - Prof Dev Coordinator for . Mobile learning is like going to school - always learning new things.
Q1: How has mobile learning impacted your classroom?
Lauren Genesky, Millbrook High School...and I totally agree with the scary/exciting part! https://t.co/RLB1XctLY4
Mobile learning is like riding a bike for first time...scary, exciting, and addicting!
By learning to let go and facilitating rather than dictating student learning. https://t.co/DwNwu29Wvw
The real question is how do we enable this flexibility?
flexibility comes with types of tools and the multiple ways information is consumed
Mobile learning connects us to the world.
A1: More flexibility, but it takes planning on my part
Mobile Learning is like air. U don't realize how imp it is until you're gasping for it. I can't imagine life without it (2of2).
a2 students can use phones as easily as a laptop and a desktop
Exploration! https://t.co/3iUHvwZzhE
Mobile learning is like putting your hands up when riding a roller coaster! Feeling like you're free & flying!
Letting go is tough...but who is supposed to be learning..RIGHT?!
A1: So many productivity tools that will help Ss after graduation.
A1 Mobile learning has opened the door to more collaboration, communication among my students. Ss are learning from each other
What tools to do you use to enable mlearning?
A1: Mobile learning has impacted the classroom open up the channels of information to all students. Teacher more of a facilitator
Mimi, from Cary. Language educator, ELL and PD A1: Mobile Learning is an equalizer!
A1 mobile learning has made having firewalls in school irrelevant
A1: It facilitates & promotes the 4Cs. And it happens all over the building (hallways, beneath lockers, Media Center, workrooms)
A1 Mobile learning puts the world (almost universe) in your pocket and at your finger tips.
A1: Mobile learning has burst the doors of my classroom wide open connecting Ss with more information and others
Q1 It has added creativity, excitement, and a renewed love of learning for myself and my students!
mobile learning is like a ever changing, flexible train
A1: Learning can happen anywhere. Ss r even teaching Parents to use devices for learning
Agree, I love stepping back and allow my third graders to take ownership of their learning!
Is mobile learning the missing piece? Does our school need to the brick & mortar style of education? https://t.co/MWESCLEvr3
Mobile learning has energized my teaching, and it completely engages students!
Mobile learning removes the barriers and opens the world.
yes! The ones doing the hard work are the ones doing the learning!
While we are talking about mobile devices, we should all thank Dr. David Watkins for starting mobiles in classrooms
A1: Mobile learning has enabled me not to have a classroom. https://t.co/ge5YDNKx9w
Q1: How has mobile learning impacted your classroom?
Love GAFE, Remind, Memrise, and qr code readers...as my favorite ones to use in class.
A1: Students are showing understanding and skills that are surprising Ts
A1 Mobile learning has opened possibilities and passions for my 4th grades
A1: Mobile learning has brought more information that has led to even more inquiry in the classroom leading to more excitement!
Maybe? But sometimes tech can be used for no reason...we need to always be purposeful! https://t.co/7heX4jwpWv
Is mobile learning the missing piece? Does our school need to the brick & mortar style of education? https://t.co/MWESCLEvr3
So true! Happening all over @ Gr* Leadership! https://t.co/tGHiVNoWZi
A1: It facilitates & promotes the 4Cs. And it happens all over the building (hallways, beneath lockers, Media Center, workrooms)
new in this world, but QUICKLY realizing the power and benefits for both Ss & Ts ...
Pulling out your "Draw Four" card early in the game :)
This kills me! Many of my YouTube videos for my Blended Learning class were blocked on school computers! https://t.co/RKWt7kxxTB
A1 mobile learning has made having firewalls in school irrelevant
A1 mobile learning has made teacher knowledge of devices irrelevant
Touche! You keep getting points!
This takes us to our next question...
your videos showed some skin on your face which got it blocked
A1: Mlearning has encouraged connections beyond our classroom walls and gave students choice & voice. https://t.co/4V0MXlZVZK
Q1: How has mobile learning impacted your classroom?
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
I was Palm's east cost integrator. This is my wheel house
created school environments of endless possibilities for demonstrating understanding and accessibility for all students.
A1: By allowing my students a glimpse into the real world of the 4 Cs.
Mobile learning breaks the barriers made by walls, grades and distance.
A2: Time (of course) and purposeful planning for purposeful implementation
Good one, - choice and voice!
. Love the choice and voice!!! Absolutely! Students want an audience!
The kids helped me figure that one out...we fixed it. But the struggle is real...blocked sites, weak WiFi...
A1: Allows my Ss experiences they wouldn't have had, exploring the rainforest or the North Pole https://t.co/3hYxyWRc22
Q1: How has mobile learning impacted your classroom?
A2: Manage - procedures. Implement - willingness to take risks
A2: Infrastructure & access points 😃
A2: Teachers need opportunities for PD that can be guided and modeled from EdTech innovators and leaders https://t.co/O94QFevnOG
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
A2 I believe it takes a village. The collective school community is needed. https://t.co/QyNWBqgkmF
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
A2: Reliable, fast networks...and reliable app access. Time and opportunities for learning.
A2: Growth mindset for teachers. More devices. More hours in a day!
A2 - Big advantage if school has integration staff that work closely with teachers, both suggesting ideas and troubleshooting
A2 (addition) I know we're talking tech, but where there is ppl there are RELATIONSHIPS and support. See my last tweet.
A2 devices :), ground rules/norms, cooperative group roles if working in a group
A2: Agree! Coaching and collaborative teaching are the best for PD!
A2: Ts need time to play, explore &fail. Time to learn and share & grow. Then more can be given to kids. https://t.co/665liXJ7z0
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
Agree to all of the above! Love the growth mindset idea...willing to take risks
A2: Ts need PD and time to explore mobile learning themselves. Otherwise u get consumption not creation.
A1 ... The difference between engaged learners and compliant learners ... I like that 'Draw 4' card! 👍
I love this...support staff for techers..or even better mlearning teacher leaders at the school level
Yes! Sometimes so many resources finding which is right can be overwhelming. Thankful for help! https://t.co/ffKuXNRWQj
A2 - Big advantage if school has integration staff that work closely with teachers, both suggesting ideas and troubleshooting
Having staff who work closely and willing to take risks are definitely important!
Q1 Mobile learning has open new doors to help me finding ways to to teach! My students LOVE learning through this mode.
*teachers...just got too fast for my fingers.
Be careful... Pearson will teleport to your living room.
Yes! Show them how it can transform learning for Ss https://t.co/s3cc1enyV0
A2: Teachers need opportunities for PD that can be guided and modeled from EdTech innovators and leaders https://t.co/O94QFevnOG
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
This distinction is so real https://t.co/TYaOC4euzs
A2: Ts need PD and time to explore mobile learning themselves. Otherwise u get consumption not creation.
A2: Ts need to follow & ' rules. https://t.co/AOCrBvTsuD
Q2: What resources do you need to effectively manage/implement more mobile learning opportunities for kids?
A2: Freedom & flexibility to take risks. An environment where Ts feel interconnected & supported by each other.
We need a new sign! Devices welcomed!
Good seeing your on Kyle!
A2 parent training sessions. Parents are such bad models for positive uses of mobiles
She is one of the best !! We're lucky to have her! https://t.co/j741FhxfBa
I love this...support staff for techers..or even better mlearning teacher leaders at the school level
Ts collaborating result in awesome teaching and learning experiences!
Amen - we advocate our Ss to take risks...but do we MODEL that ourselves?
A2: Clear roles, procedures that students understand and follow. And reliable internet connections!
we have rules?? Oh we have few rules
Yes!! Caution...mobile learning ahead!
Great supporter/teachers/cheerleaders like & to encourage you to step out ...
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
Agreed! We need to model life-long learning for Ss and Ps https://t.co/hni5d86nGI
A2 parent training sessions. Parents are such bad models for positive uses of mobiles
A2 I am a visual learner so I love seeing things in action and having the chance to chat with colleagues and people from WCPSS
Being humbled by failure & reflecting on improvement is SO difficult for adults (me included!)
A3: Easy to use (for Ss & Ts), FUN, little to no setup
You know how I feel about rules. hmmmm... permission of forgiveness? We need to give Ss opportunities. https://t.co/35bg3WevRK
we have rules?? Oh we have few rules
Q3: How will the tool enhance my lesson? What skills will it teach my students?Is it fun? Is it easy to use?
It's GOT to be moving learning forward ... My new favorite is Seesaw for my 5th graders!
We want good consumers/producers of information How else will they learn?
Warning! D's cause creativity,collaboration & learning! Fasten seatbelts!
Q3..part 2: What can my kids teach me using the tool?
Final Question for the night. https://t.co/VBcdj5qW7T
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
BCES loves Seesaw, too! Are you also using Google Classroom?
variety of technology for mlearning Ss devices and school owned. To evaluate: ease of use but need reliability
Q3 Eval: Does it enhance, engage or excite Ss/T learning? Is it just bling or is it productive?
A3 I think of the end in mind What do I want my Ss to learn? Purpose of activity? How will this prepare them for the real world
not it is having the ability to link up with google drive account
A3 Google Classroom, Nearpod, Minecraft, ScreenChomp are my favs
Q3: Love Google Classroom. Ts who have been using it are loving it also...still working to bring more Ts on board with trying it.
A3: It's NOT the tool you should be evaluating- it's HOW the tool is being used to enhance learning. https://t.co/ZfCx8LQNmB
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
A3: planning for BYOD, the tool must work across multiple platforms & be easy to use.
Thankfully, does Tech PD Lucky Adm gave TLC group times for PD 4 staff. https://t.co/mGXvuyEIro
This distinction is so real https://t.co/TYaOC4euzs
A2: Ts need PD and time to explore mobile learning themselves. Otherwise u get consumption not creation.
Amen! https://t.co/PYKm4Wq1gq
A3: It's NOT the tool you should be evaluating- it's HOW the tool is being used to enhance learning. https://t.co/ZfCx8LQNmB
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
Touche ...what are we trying to accomplish with mlearning? Otherwise, why do it. https://t.co/IP8lPoIw9W
A3: It's NOT the tool you should be evaluating- it's HOW the tool is being used to enhance learning. https://t.co/ZfCx8LQNmB
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
Love Seesaw! https://t.co/PWYoNyF3VS
It's GOT to be moving learning forward ... My new favorite is Seesaw for my 5th graders!
I think there's a place for both tools!
A3: Something as simple as asking a S what they are learning w/ the device & why. Their honesty is infectious!
lots of good info on Mobile Learning from
A3: love the way teachers are using Google Classroom & Seesaw and students are excited to have some choice in learning.
A3: Great tools are ones that KEEP S's engaged & wanting more! Seesaw & chatterpix are our 1st grade favs
I am OBSESSED with it! So easy to use!!
Was a short chat tonight. Only 3 questions. Thanks for joining in. Filter through he hashtag :)
Supporting awesome teachers like you...so rewarding!
my new fav resource how are we amplifying best practices with mlearning w/ few well used tools https://t.co/frsPwycDbn
Touche ...what are we trying to accomplish with mlearning? Otherwise, why do it. https://t.co/IP8lPoIw9W
A3: It's NOT the tool you should be evaluating- it's HOW the tool is being used to enhance learning. https://t.co/ZfCx8LQNmB
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
A3 everyone should be using
Wow! Gr8 participation tonight! is a gr* addition to my PLN
I just got my book today! Can't wait to read this track out! I'm ready!!
I feel a little differently about that. Students need to be tool evaluators to know if it fits need
A3: What's can it do to enhance student learning & showcase success. ❤️:https://t.co/u1JlBNKcuD https://t.co/gywbO83hGf
Last question of the night...Q3: What criteria do you evaluate GREAT mlearning tools? What tools do you use now?
Agree! Wonderful resource! So many possibilities!
Keep the support coming! Thank goodness for mlearning PD to keep us connected!
Ss like the tools best that allow them to create a product... Movie, drawing, writing or speaking piece. Show what they know!
Thank you everyone for an awesome chat on mobile learning tonight. Great resources! Join us in two weeks for another
Phone is melting from all the hot topic conversation tonight w/outstanding educators!
So true! They love showing their learning to others!
thanks for sharing this is great. Adding to my toolbox.
Thx for facilitating tonight . And thx for the new connections crew...
Give Ss audience that makes learning relevant & authentic. They r over the moon to publish to youtube https://t.co/x7wovoSjh5
Ss like the tools best that allow them to create a product... Movie, drawing, writing or speaking piece. Show what they know!
A3: You had me at "create."
Now to return to working on things that don't fit in my "regular" school day! Nite all! Thanks for a great
you won't be able to put it down!!!
Awesome chat tonight, thanks!
Thanks for moderating . And thanks everyone for making time to contribute. https://t.co/PYou2bv1Ou
Thank you everyone for an awesome chat on mobile learning tonight. Great resources! Join us in two weeks for another
She is the queen of create! is full of wonderful ideas!
Thanks powerful topic tonight, great ??? and you didn't keep me up too late.😃
Thanks for a great chat tonight!
Came in last minute but loved back reading. A3 Google everything!!! So many possibilities!
See some of my favorites tomorrow for our ITF meeting! we can continue the conversation tomorrow.
GREAT CHAT!! Thks & 4 sounding the alarm!
GREAT CHAT!! Thks & 4 sounding the alarm!
Lots of great ideas and takeaways. Thanks and
Hey check out the tomorrow night at 7 EST.
"Educators collaborate!" Challenge: Follow at least three new -ters tonight. Connect. Learn. Grow. https://t.co/ef2ZHETbC4
Just have to shout out! We're lucky to have a supportive ADM team where technologyin concerned.
Thank you, for the staff email - explaining, encouraging, etc. You're the best! 👏
And a "Choice" can make a big difference! https://t.co/qg9i0LPRwz
A3: love the way teachers are using Google Classroom & Seesaw and students are excited to have some choice in learning.
