#hpisdtech Archive
#hpisdtech chat is to encourage the teachers of Highland Park ISD in Dallas to connect and share technology tips, tools, lessons, and ideas. All are welcome to join in any of the discussions. Chats are held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 8-9PM Central Time.
Thursday April 21, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Amber Vasquez, 1st Grade, Hyer
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Kristi Gardere, 1st Grade, ,Hyer Elementary
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Hey Amber, glad to see you again!
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Lacey Glenn
1st Grade
Hyer
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Nice to have you here Kristi!
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LACEY! happy to see you again
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uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1 - remember to include hashtag
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Erika Burkhardt, CIT at HPHS. Intermittent tweeting b/c I'm at Torchy's Tacos...
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To save characters Ss=students, Ts= teachers, Ps=Parents, Ad=Admin
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A1: explore apps to encourage my students to think outside the box
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A1: encourage creativity and exploration based on student interest
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Jenni Lamoreaux, First Grade, Hyer
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Q1: by collaborating with other teachers, pinterest, twitter
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A1: I encourage students to explore and use apps that allow them to think outside of the box.
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Glad you could make it Jenni
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Ss love to have that freedom
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A1: I try to allow Ss the freedom & flexibility to use tech. based on their interests. I praise & recognize their efforts.
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A1: LOTS of Ss choice. If they find a tool that they can use to meet the task, I say let them give it a try!
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A1: Ss choose tech tool to achieve learning goals.
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A1. With elem Ss, it’s important for them to try new things but within COPPA guidelines.
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A1: By offering lots of open-ended creative opportunities where Ss can begin to appreciate how others interpret an assignment.
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I think learning new apps with them is so valuable for the Ss to see
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Do you have any that your Ss have used this year?
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A1 Pt. 2 Students can be innovative with many tools, even a Google doc. Fav this year was Robotics with our 3rd and 4th gr Ss.
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I learn so much by seeing what other Ts use, try, and suggest.
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good point! Even if an app is bright and shiny and exciting we still have to check for any privacy issues.
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Doesn't it amaze what they can do? Or even how they use tool differently than we expect
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It is all about those learning targets!
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OH...do you have a samaple lesson you could share? This sounds GREAT!
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I am amazed by all the ways you can use Google Apps...they are AWESOME!
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For Earth Day Ss created a picture using the tools on Wixie depicting their idea of a clean and beautiful world.
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Q2: What lesson has been your best to enhance COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION among your students? https://t.co/UsTecBrZiN
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What a great way to focus on the learning and incorporate tech!
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Indeed. Innovation includes using known tools in new/unexpected ways.
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A2: Create stories together using Story Wheel; partner talk with Pebble Go
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A2: Students worked together in groups to create word story problems using Wixie.
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A2: safari montage needs and environment group writing activity
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Q2: Google docs and showing the students how to comment on their documents
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A2: Our best was using QR codes with our 4th grade buddies.
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A2: Thankful our Ss are learning comm & collab via and mystrery hangouts to build their confidence and skills
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A2. Robotics-Each student had a role. Tthey had to solve their problem as a group. They def learned more than tech on that one!
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A2: My Ss created their 1st Google form. They collaborated w their friends to answer.
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A2: Ss dialogue via forum re. others' projects. True collaboration is tough 4 them; HS Ss just want 2 finish b/c they r so busy.
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That is a GREAT lesson! How did they do?
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I bet that was fun! After all the word probs they have to do, i imagine you got good ones
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Never heard of pebble go. What does it do?
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That sounds very involved. How was it?
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I LOVE QR codes. Did the Ss have fun?
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I LOVE that! It is so fun when Ss get real results to work with!
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they do it at home now for fun!!! :)
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They did! Ps loved hearing Ss reading their ocean riddle.
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But giving and receiving feedback good/bad is a skill they will need...sooon!
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I still had them do it...& most of the time their feedback was the same as mine once I reviewed the work.
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TOO funny!! And you've also taught them how to "IM" nicely...Congrats!
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A3: kiddle, google, pebblego
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A3: I model different websites to the Ss and we brainstorm ways to search the information.
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A3: search different websites for students and discuss ways to search
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Q3: I show them how important it is to use more than one source
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How fun that Ps got to get involved!
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A3: Search w/in Google Slides for copyright-free images/cite source. Look up A w/tips from Alan November. https://t.co/js13fxLgfg
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A3. Young Ss-show appropriate sites to search ex: pebble go. use kid safe search ex https://t.co/raV5mtTCpQ simple biblio
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A3: I activate prior knowledge 1st & have walk through the project/activity w them. Let them practice independently.
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But did the Ss listened more to what peers said or you?
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A3 For older elem: Google research tool. Ss need to have a plan. moderate biblio (not MLA yet)
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LOVE that do you use the CTRL+F to find the content on the page. That is my lifesaver!
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...drop mic...and thank you!!!
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So great to hear that you all are modeling these things for the younger Ss!
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Hm...I kept pointing out how adept Ss were at evaluating each others' work, but I'm not sure how much they reacted.
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Because they don't all have a paper dictionary in their desk! Such a great resource
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that is good! I always did the watch me/talk me through it/do it yourself process
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A3: It is so important for Ts to model this in class, always show sources, and remind Ss to get permission to use others stuff
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IMAGES HAVE SOURCES!!! Ss seem to forget that all the time.
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Q4: How do your Ss show their CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND DECISION MAKING skills w/ tech? https://t.co/Nlv5B7msN7
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A4: This is an area of growth for me. I am looking for ways to help students improve here.
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A4: creating projects on wixie
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Q4: Working with the tech partners before coming and asking me for help.
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A4: creating math story problems on Wixie ; readers response with Raz Kids and Tumblebooks; Pebble Go research
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Kindergarten vocab definitions can be so funny!
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A4: My Ss are still working on their problem solving skills when using technology.
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A4: Making the application meet their needs=fantastic problem-solving situation 4 Ss 2 develop perseverance, 2 think differently.
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A4 ePortfolios is a great example of showing CT, PS, and DM especially through their reflection on entries.
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ITs so hard to know how to teach this...it feels like you just know how to based on how you learn
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A4: Ss have learned that if they can’t login to a learning site through chrome, they know to try Internet Explorer.
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A4: I like to walk around ask Qs, listen to discussions, and learn from the Ss as they are working. https://t.co/wvBaPUUASS
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That is so good to use each other as resources first
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Another skill all Ss have to learn. How to work w/ people that work differently than you do
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A4: Like to see students trying new tools so that they help Ts and other Ss learn how the tech works. We all learn together!
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DigCit needs 2 b so integrated you don't realize you're doing it. U r probably doing more than u think.
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but this skill is different in 1st vs. 7th grade! I'm sure your Ss are building these skills
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A4: Also like to see Ss use a tool for a totally different outcome than just the "expected" Means they have figured it out!
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Q5: Have your students showcased their DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP knowledge in a lesson or activity? https://t.co/XdFpFqwyd5
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A5: we have a digital citizenship lesson coming up in the next few weeks
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A5: I feel that my students have shown me they are good digital citizen and model appropriate behaviors when using their laptops.
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A5: They show responsibility with chromebooks and iPads.
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Q5: We recently watched a Kid President
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, You have done SO MUCH work for this chat tonight. You are marvelous!!! 😄
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I'd love to know how it goes!
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A5: Ss have helped me compose an email after a lesson on being courteous and kind online.
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A5: Because we apply technology on a daily basis, I feel that Ss are very responsible when displaying digital citizenship.
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A5: Also like the way InCtrl ties the digital badges/lessons into the Core Subjects! YAY!
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taking care of tech is definitely the first sign they get it
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do the Ss have a favorite? He is TOO CUTE!
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It is amazing what you can find out there! So glad my fam lets me "haunt" the liv room and work
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who did you send it to? Can you send ma a copy? WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!
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it is almost innate with the younger Ss. It when they get a little more freedom that they go wild...
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Q6: How can you determine if your Ss have learned the TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS needed in class? https://t.co/PuNlqabS5q
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A6: via class discussions with students and in class observations
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A6: observation, conversation, teachable moments
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A6: I am able to access this through observation and conversations with my students.
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A6. It shows by how much help they need to accomplish grade appropriate tasks by end of year
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that was the best way for me too!
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A6: Ss can run the lesson, teach others to use an app, troubleshoot in the classroom, make tutorials for Ts & Ps 2 show learning.
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A6: I feel thatSs data, observations, informal assessments, and behavior display their readiness and comprehension.
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love those teachable moments!
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discussions that all Ss get to participate and figure it out is great!
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It was an email thanking our buddies for helping us learn. Not sure I can round that one up but I can try if you'd like.
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A6: But really if Ss can troubleshoot their own issues and call parts by their real names, then the Ss know the TO&C
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I LOVE when the Ss become the Ts for their Peers, Ts and Parents!
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A6: By observation, by their final products, and by watching them help each other.
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don't hunt too much. It is just such a great idea...a little sad i never thought of it! U ROCK!
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A6: Just have to remember that TO&C vary greatly with age, tech usage, and S maturity. Have to teach to what your Ss understand
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Great Chat tonight...and tons of new resources and ideas!
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Thank you for moderating a wonderful chat tonight
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Thanks you b-day girl for joining us! Tell the fam thanks too!
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