#4thchat is a hashtag for teachers or anyone to talk about educational issues relating to 4th grade. Using #4thchat will create a network of 4th grade teachers or teachers working with 9-10 year olds across the world. We welcome anyone who 1. teaches 4th grade 2 .Works with 4th grade students and or 4th grade teachers 3. Likes 4th grade teachers (Groupies are encouraged).
Hi #4thchat! Tonight's "Best of Series" will be an Open Mic...Best Questions, Best ideas & Best resources! Looking forward to a great chat! Paula is heading to a conference so will be missing tonight! Wish her luck as she presents.
Anyone else feel overwhelmed with data and organizing it? I love how helpful the data is, but wow, there is just so much. Any suggestions on how to best get a handle? #4thchat
I used it with a class using Chromebooks - very easy to create the lesson too. Course I'm on a Gold trial - wonder what the diff will be w/ free version. #4thchat
Hmmm...good question. There IS so much data - I guess we need to figure out which is most useful. #4thchat I never had a good handle on organization. Although I did keep my grades online in a spreadsheet.
@GooseChase EDU Kids love it and it is so easy to use! They are educational scavenger hunts! Did a presentation on it and the teachers had a great time!:) #4thchat
I guess I haven't read it carefully. I love the idea of adaptive programs, so the teacher can give individual attention or small group attention to others. I think we are saying the same thing. Lol #4thchat
@SpiralEducation is another formative assessment tool I am using this year. Just started using it, but kids and I like it. One student did not play with the DRONES so that he could join us using it! #4thchat
I made a list of the tech programs/app/ext I wanted to try. I then thought of a way to use each as a tool for academia we are currently/will be studying. I love introducing new tools for them to choose as they like! #4thchat
@Classdojo Toolkit. If you use nothing else, (but you should),use their Toolkit. You have to check it out! I also officially began using their digital portfolio component today. Great for #studentledconferences#4thchat
So true - we NEED to change all the time - I am working with so many wonderful people now who are embracing new changes. Love their risk-taking. #4thchat
#4thchat This is an amazing resource. You can use all online or get a free kit. There are answers so you can help Ss. Computer Coding Courses for Kids - Google CS First https://t.co/yXO6mwi48B
So, I totally only read the bold print - lol - clearly need to read more before I respond to things....lol Yes - collection of data and keeping organized is troublesome. #4thchat
I'm thinking that Drones must be a serious draw so I better check out @spiraleducation if someone is passing up drones for it! Thx for sharing. #4thchat
@SpiralEducation is another formative assessment tool I am using this year. Just started using it, but kids and I like it. One student did not play with the DRONES so that he could join us using it! #4thchat
Wwhhhaaatt?! I am looking for programs that work on Chromebooks, not just apps for iPads! I'm in. I will have to check into cost. Again, thanks for sharing. #4thchat
Having Ss choose how they respresent/share information is up there in the Technology Integration Matrix. https://t.co/2sZkmUzyxp Good for you for introducing different options. #4thchat
I made a list of the tech programs/app/ext I wanted to try. I then thought of a way to use each as a tool for academia we are currently/will be studying. I love introducing new tools for them to choose as they like! #4thchat
Wow! This looks great - Thanks for sharing @MarkNechanicky Looks like you put a lot of time & effort into. I'm sure it was well received at conference. #4thchat
#4thchat I missed this last spring. Virtual field trips: Voyager--Redesigned Google Earth brings guided tours and 3D view to Chrome browsers and Android devices - The Verge https://t.co/sIdjJvVlGS
#4thchat We are working on our reading instruction and S strategies. Free preview of a great book here: "Who is Doing the Work?" Stenhouse Publishers https://t.co/nJGvFMeixP
I used Dojo when it was just a behavior tool so I never got into all the other parts of it. I will say I do think Seesaw is wonderful for parent comm. & formative assess. #4thchat
#4thchat. It's a coding club resource. The layout is very organized and self paced like https://t.co/EBdfljfJKM. There are many modules in the curriculum resources. I will post link.
Hey, @ncarroll24 ! I had the kids type their spelling words in #GoogleKeep, and then drag and drop them into alphabetical order! (Be sure your list isn't already in alpha order! lol #happenedtome) #4thchat
I hear you can take a picture of a PDF or poster & it it has text, you can upload it to Google Keep & it translates the text & puts it into a doc!!!! #4thchat How's that for technology!
Tired of the premium level!!!! I understand why they have to do it - but these great tools are out pricing our little districts! #4thchat Thx for that info - will delve a little more into it! #4thchat
#4thchat I thought @desmos was for higher grades, but there is a partner activity Polygraph: Lines by Desmos https://t.co/Mb7IFKhOhy with activities made for quadrilateral properties.
#4thchat Another from the conf I attended. This isn't new but Google Earth https://t.co/jNdwifDu8m now works on a chromebook within the browser. Was new to me.
#4thchat Am a part of #mncodes, it has been great to find math resources from CS Computational Thinking resources. Here is one example CT for Educators - Course https://t.co/7SZeVmY9LC
#4thchat Am a part of #mncodes, it has been great to find math resources from CS Computational Thinking resources. Here is one example CT for Educators - Course https://t.co/7SZeVmY9LC
Seriously, I have learned so much & continue daily to learn something new. Not always a tool, but great blog posts, articles shared & different points of view to make me think. Love my #PLN & ESPECIALLY my #4thchat friends.
In case I haven't said it lately: Thank you, #4thchat tweeps. For making me a better teacher and person. For opening my eyes. For encouraging me. For all you are! #iappreciateyou
#4thchat I like that it is well organized like https://t.co/EBdfljfJKM but also Ss can import starer templates right into @scratch. And the goal is not tech but telling a story for example. Good stuff.
