#NJed Archive
This chat is dedicated to everything New Jersey Education, and meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 8:30pm EST.
Tuesday January 26, 2016
8:00 PM EST
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Welcome to ! :) So excited for this chat. Tonights mods are myself, and :)
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Marlz from . So excited for chat to start!
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Please introduce yourself :)
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Hi everyone.
Melanie Tindall from
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Hello! Dan from Middletown looking forward to learning w/ you. Thank you for hosting 2night
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Damien- from 3rd grade teacher and for life!
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Hi ! I’m a grade 1 workshop T and TC literacy specialist alum. So excited to hear your thoughts on tech in the workshop!
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Hi ! I’m a grade 1 workshop T and TC literacy specialist alum. So excited to hear your thoughts on tech in the workshop!
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Jeannette 3rd grade teacher visiting from NYC, Hi :-D
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Hi Melanie! Thanks so much for joining us!
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Jacqueline, northern NJ Social Studies teacher joining the chat.
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Thanks for joining us Dan!
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Welcome everyone! Thank you for leading tonight's chat.
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Hello! Evan Payne and instructional coach on the Humanities team - Grapevine-Colleyville ISD in Texas
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Thanks for joining us Jeannette!
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Finally remember to join :) Dana from ocean county !
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Welcome! glad to have you!
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Howdy Evan! Thanks for joining from Texas!
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Jake here visiting from Ohio!
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So glad you could make it!
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Michelle Grezner I'll be in and out
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Hey hey! I'm Katie! I teach 4th grade ELA, use the workshop model for reading & writing, and can't get enough of tech in the classroom
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Hi and ! So glad to see you again, even if it's virtually! :)
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Thanks! I am excited to learn more about this chat.
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Love that you can be with us! Thanks Michelle!
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Katie! So glad you could join in tonight!
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Excited for the chat!! Thanks !
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How can you incorporate tech into R&WW while still upholding the workshop philosophy, mentality and environment?
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Hi! I teach first grade at Grapevine!
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So happy to have you with us!
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Q1 for https://t.co/Jnr06dqaeY
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How can you incorporate tech into R&WW while still upholding the workshop philosophy, mentality and environment?
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Gr8 topic tonight. Excited to join
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A1: Technology is a tool, like the pen. It provides career readiness skills that are critical to achieve the goals of R&WW.
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SO happy to have you and . Love my NYC teacher friends!
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Technology is the tool not the goal. It is used to accelerate the learning. https://t.co/Nb7czIkooo
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A1: Technology is a tool, like the pen. It provides career readiness skills that are critical to achieve the goals of R&WW.
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So glad you were able to make it! !
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A1: Technology can be used to give everyone an access point into the lesson! Minilesson, small group or conference
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A1: Balanced mini opps- like alternating with digital curating books using BookCreator Apps
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it stands for Reading and Writing Workshop!
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A1: I like to incorporate tech into book clubs by having the kids use iPads to research. Check out the symbaloo app!
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Technology is the tool, much like the pencil and R/W notebook before it. It should help facilitate workshop learning.
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Tech can help students connect to a lesson, skill or concept
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A1: Using classroom for necessary R&WW "paperwork" such as reading logs
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a1 trying google docs for opinion writing this week.
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Do you have a sample you can share with us?
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A1: love to use tech as alternative for publishing and celebrating work
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This is my speciality! Am I right?
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A1: Tech can be incorporated in the independent writing phase or for brainstorming purposes.
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A1. If it can be accomplished on paper, there is definitely a paperless tech alternative that fits into the workshop model!
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What tech tools do you use for brainstorming?
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A1. Think for digital "stopping and jotting"
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We use 4 drafting, visible revision feat., peer & teacher comment & easy sharing. Keeps process visible n sts accountable
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A1: Tech can be used as a differentiation tool to ensure all Ss have access to the content.
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R and W is integrated thru tech, making tech a part of wkshp is preparing students for a successful literate future.
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A1: Using technology like and products, collaborations facilitate creativity between S's like never before.
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A1: biggest struggle Workshop Ts & Techies have is finding balance betwn infusing tech to support lerning & keeping Workshop values
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A1: Google Slides & Drawing can be great tools for having students create their own anchor charts
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A1. Anchor charts on the SmartBoard, or photographed, and shared on Google Classroom so Ss can access them anytime & remotely
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. Yes and a big part of that future is digital literacies. Our teaching practices need to shift to support Ss
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Q2: What reservations / hesitations do you have about incorporating tech into R&WW?
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A1: I also think about it as an alternate means of presentation. Think - giving speeches via recording.
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I use camscanner to keep everything organized!
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Yes! The beauty of and makes it so easy to differentiate content!
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Sorry, didn't realize my tweets weren't public! Reintroducing, I'm Michael, Gr2 teacher NYC Public Schools, friend of Lauren!
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You can put your anchor charts in the "About" section of your G Classroom so they are easy to find
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Was sharing the anchor chart Google Classroom idea with us the other day! LOVE IT! https://t.co/oYU8K4vWSo
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A1. Anchor charts on the SmartBoard, or photographed, and shared on Google Classroom so Ss can access them anytime & remotely
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A1. Peer editing & revision work can be facilitated using , the more collaboration the better
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Welcome Michael! Thanks for joining us!
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. Yes I make digital anchor charts all the time and they are perfect as a reference for Ss even when they go home
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thanks Lauren, TC grad and just figuring out how to tweet.
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A2: RW objective should be first. Tech helps you get there. Find tool to reach objective authentically, not just next cool tech tool.
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A2: I think with all things tech, the hesitation is that the tech will overtake the learning. Ss need to know it's about the learning
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Here on for moral support for my
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A2: I tried using iPads during independent reading last year for an action research study, mixed results.
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A2: Adults read paper and digital. Ss should have a blended reading diet too. I worry about tech fully taking the place of paper.
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One challenge I have experienced is Ss typing speed can hinder the quality and quantity of the writing until typing is improved.
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A2: Many of our customers fear their S's getting off track on their devices; not paying attention. Luckily, we've solved that issue.
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Oh yes! We will chat more about this later!
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agreed! It needs to start with the Teachers mindset though that its about the learning!
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I use popplet for thinking maps and doodle buddy to draw ideas since I teach little ones
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A2: Teachers shouldn’t be scared of giving it a shot. It might fail. Try again.
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A2: Lack of confidence in properly planning effective instruction using tech. The unknown can be intimidating.
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Very interesting! What apps did the students use?
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Why did you have mixed results?
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A2: I hesitate to use it because I don't feel like I know enough about HOW to incorporate technology!
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Interesting! Thanks for sharing this with
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A2: frustration w/ Ss wanting to play games all the time; wanted more authentic & meaningful uses (& play sometimes 2)
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Totally agree. Ensuring we keep the priority as the Ss. It's their learning.
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I was actually going to mention that...but I was worried everyone would think I was weird! LOL
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. Yes typing skills need to be constantly practices so they can write with the same fluency they would P&P
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The using of the device frustrated the little ones more than it helped them to stay focused in most cases.
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Q3: Which tech tools do your students use in R&WW? Share tools for collaboration, publishing and/or day-to-day learning.
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It is a concern. But if you build trust and set boundaries from day 1, things should be smooth
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I like that tech allows for Ss to have several options for writing (i.e., write, type, speak)
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Were the Ss trained on the apps before using them?
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A3: just entered the world of to help bring writing about reading out of our notebooks and to a larger audience.
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A2: I worry about the students not having enough opportunity to learn to write neatly, hold pencils correctly..
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RazKids for GRL-leveled eBooks.
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I agree. I also felt that Ss need to start somewhere! Wanted to have them try & develop skills https://t.co/NSTyWwZPtZ
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One challenge I have experienced is Ss typing speed can hinder the quality and quantity of the writing until typing is improved.
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late to the chat, but I'm going to try to jump in!
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Love that you mentioned speaking. I help students talk to the Chromebook to get ideas out
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A3: Using a Google Doc to allow Ss to write makes it easy for other students and the teachers to provide feedback by leaving comments.
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Agreed! I think everyone has different preferences. We should allow our students to try out both! https://t.co/MsfnQEv4oZ
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I have to print often to read text. Dislike digital text at times. Ss often feel the same.
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Love that you are able to chime in!
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I always try to remember that technology can be “low-tech” - pencil grips and hi lighter tools
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what app do you use for that?
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A2: hesitant to take time away from the mini lesson & ind. reading time.. Quicker to use books & chart paper!
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Yes. Never just give up! Remember that kids r why we do what we do should keep us constantly seeking 2do what best.
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I imagine skills like these will not be highly valued; we are moving towards a paperless society. https://t.co/DfynCtYSpj
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A2: I worry about the students not having enough opportunity to learn to write neatly, hold pencils correctly..
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Chris here from Middlesex County! Late but ready to go!
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A3: I love integrating in and I also do my spelling online. Google Classroom is a must as well as classoom blogs
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A3: is my go to for my firsties. Use Google Classroom as a hub for all of their work
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Q3: We are a 1:1 campus so we often use apps on our iPads. Popplet and ShadowPuppet are two of my favorites.
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A3: We use the BrightLink daily to project/celebrate our accomplishments during the Share portion of the R&W workshop.
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Loving all these new tools!
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I just recently stumbled upon for chromebooks. Allows students to create vlogs about their reading/strategies
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The appropriate tool for the correct reasons.
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Hope you'll be coming to on April 16! Would love to have you share!
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A3: Last year we participated in student blogs in a Quadblogging scenario. Gave WW Ss a reason to write- to share with the world.
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A3: ❤️ for publishing and drafting; had Ks & 1s use it and now 3-5th. Easy for Ss to use
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we should investigate that app tomorrow.
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I'll have to check this out! Thanks!
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a3: i LOVE adobe voice for story planning. I haven’t used it enough this year.
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A3: Can't imagine not using w sts in all subjects. Lucky to be a GAFE. It covers all the basics & ts choose apps & exten
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Having an audience makes all the difference
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I think we should also give tchrs choice also.
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Google classroom/docs/draw .. Definitely tricky to find others that work in workshop model
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Me too! I think I need a Teach Tool MTL soon! Even if it's just for me! LOL https://t.co/KpegiUi7gA
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I'll have to check this out! Thanks!
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Thank you for joining us !
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A2: The only tech our Ss have access to is . It doesn't push the goals of R&WW, but we go old school w/journals/peer editing.
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I would never want to teach without Classroom! So grateful to be in a district! :)
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How are the blogs coming along?
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I'd love to check this out! So metacognitive! https://t.co/ZV6y24GhOE
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I just recently stumbled upon for chromebooks. Allows students to create vlogs about their reading/strategies
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How are schools/classrooms using GAFE?
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A3: Confer app to stay organized and focused.
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Sts Make a video of self talking about presentation on screen with . Super easy.
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Q4 What tech tools do you, as the educator, use in R&WW for organization, planning, and/or instruction?
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They're awesome thanks to you!
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Looking into the future. More text to talk we might not need typing.
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A4. calendar for minilesson planning, drawing for graphic organizers (love to share, msg me!) & lots of extensions
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A4 I could’t live without camscanner. organizes charts, takes PDFs. I use for small groups and conference.
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Always have the goals up on smart board, lesson plans in Google forms!
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LOVE the library! This made my heart melt.
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A4: Confer is good; Evernote also good for notes
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A4: I'm a big user of Google Drive. No more carrying around flash drives or e-mailing documents.
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Would love to see some examples of your Google drawing graphic organizers...I just started doing this
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A4. is an invaluable planning tool, I print articles to .pdf, post on Classroom & <3 sharing texts paperlessly
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A4: A great tech spec. I know, (maybe u know her) helped w/ Google forms & the extensions for R/W anecdotal notes.
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Uploading the videos into a Slide deck would be awesome to share out with the other classes https://t.co/QMgRYmQpX0
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A4: I use the app Confer to record my conferring notes and I love it!
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Have you tried Google Voice? It works very well. Great for certain circumstances.
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A4: We use the BrightLink to study mentor texts and mark them up, highlighting craft moves and other focus skills.
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Everything Google forms I learned from
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This is the next thing I want to get into! Have big publishing plans with for this tool
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I like to have students compare historical fictions novels with digital informational texts. A perfect way to mix the two.
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Same here. Many tchrs and many students love it. Automatic save. Access anytime anywhere.
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A4: I used google docs mostly
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Great idea! https://t.co/PEGREeTTAC
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I like to have students compare historical fictions novels with digital informational texts. A perfect way to mix the two.
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Virtual snow days don't work unless EVERY child has WiFI! How's about we let kids be kids. Go play in the snow!
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Yeah..that's why I wonder abt teaching kids to type....just my opinion.
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A4: GAFE GAFE GAFE- my everything for planning!! :)
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Q5: With increasing 1:1 initiatives, how can we be sure that we are truly assessing writing skills when typing skills are a factor?
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I totally agree ! https://t.co/wWBeCRzRGv
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Virtual snow days don't work unless EVERY child has WiFI! How's about we let kids be kids. Go play in the snow!
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Anyone know if AP classes are permitted to let Ss use voice-2- text /dysgraphia?
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A4:We make a RAN chart in SS and Sci on the BrightLink. Students go on iPads to https://t.co/8oaFRcoFe0 & add ideas to the class chart
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I'll have to check that out!
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A5: focus on process not product and teach tools for digital editing & typing through authentic experience
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Absolutely! says that kids need breaks too! Let's sled!
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OMG...just tried ! So easy :)
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Next time I'm in your school you have to show me how that works!
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So late but I'm popping into !
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. I know!! It was awesome! So great for chromebook users, for all ages
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A5 I rely on my lead literacy Ts to show off their best practices for assessment by opening up their classrooms
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Because typing is a huge part of the future of writing. https://t.co/HNbM9IlGx6
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Q5: With increasing 1:1 initiatives, how can we be sure that we are truly assessing writing skills when typing skills are a factor?
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A5: Not everything needs to be typed. Just because we have 1:1 doesn't mean it needs to be used for everything.
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Through adequate conferencing throughout the whole writing process
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A5: I think there is still a beauty in writing p&p first. Assess the process of the writing and let the tech see where it takes them
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I just got a SmartBoard in my room this year... that works through Smart Notebook?
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A5: My students go outside and write in nature and that's handwritten, in notebooks. We handwrite journal responses daily.
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Typing is NOT the only way to publish!
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A5 Start on devices young & typing skills won't be issue by the time they publish. Getting better every year. Our k are on chromebooks
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A5: through adequate conferencing throughout the whole writing process
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A5: Focus on the content! Is the S doing this type of/genre of writing well?
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Gotta write fast and furious across the page!
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A5: writing skills can often be transferred to print. Print conventions are becoming more of a necessity to learn
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A5: allows for students to photograph their writing and add a voice recording to share w/ the world. Publishing w/out typing.
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A5: I still wonder about the little ones needing to handwrite so they can see their own revision work in WW.
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Start them young...Yup! They started before K sometimes https://t.co/vHoJuKdub5
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A5 Start on devices young & typing skills won't be issue by the time they publish. Getting better every year. Our k are on chromebooks
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Publishing is when Ts can be the most creative
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a5 Rubrics along the way to assess process, not final piece.
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Q5: In this Digital Age, writing & typing skills need 2 b interchangeable. Typing should only enhance the writing process
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A5. Ss need to publish digitally in order to be heard globally in the 21st century classroom, typing will help them accomplish this
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makes portfolios easy. https://t.co/QzmAg3XW52
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A5: I still wonder about the little ones needing to handwrite so they can see their own revision work in WW.
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I agree. Multimedia is also a way to publish student work.
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K on Chromebooks?! Would love to have 6 in each K room!
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theres absolutely a balance between traditional and digital literacies
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Do you think instructional models like can work collaboratively with the Workshop Model? Why?
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A5: I also worry about just how much time little ones are spending on devices between home/school.
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Yes! https://t.co/4GWpMRCFr0
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A5. Ss need to publish digitally in order to be heard globally in the 21st century classroom, typing will help them accomplish this
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Yes! It's a lesson activity builder in Smart Notebook 15!
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A6: Would love more info on how a sticks with the GRR Model!
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A5: Looking for feedback/thoughts about speech to text for Ss with dysgraphia (serious handwriting issues, neurological)
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A6: Educlips & artifacts from , , & show
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A5. Conferring in realtime is the best way to assessing writing skills in a 1:1 environment, on-demand prompts help too of course :)
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Oh I'm the biggest tech used and advocate you can imagine. But sometimes non-digital is the best choice, too.
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definitely! great for mini-lesson delivery
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A5. Conferring in realtime is the best way to assess writing skills in a 1:1 environment, on-demand prompts help too of course :)
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I've seen this in action! I know a teacher who films her mini lesson, Ss watch the video then practice the skill
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going 1:1 in k next year. Crazy exciting. Def will be blended, not just tech all day!
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Amen! As adults we get excited about a snow day. Why not let kids take a day as well? https://t.co/Qhp4e0wiPr
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Virtual snow days don't work unless EVERY child has WiFI! How's about we let kids be kids. Go play in the snow!
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Howdy Got a great mobile learning story to share?Would love some New Jersey educators this year at https://t.co/FRv8Xt9MiD
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Environment, student choice, final product, my objective(s).
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Give them access! Sharing our ideas verbally is thinking. Sharing our ideas when writing is thinking. https://t.co/0Eby4jaikJ
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A5: Looking for feedback/thoughts about speech to text for Ss with dysgraphia (serious handwriting issues, neurological)
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Just tried Clipchamp. Such an easy upload to Google Drive. Love It!
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No matter the grade, it ALWAYS needs to be blended. That is AWESOME though. Lots of great things in store
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What are the benefits of an inclass flip?
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Agreed! However, I'd love to see virtual days as an option for long-term issues (like Sandy, etc).
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- WOW, this is very impressive! I love this! I’ll be sharing it with others that I know.
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anytime. and I are about to unleash on the world. Global collaborative writing project. Interested?
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This could be beneficial with differentiation- multiple mini lessons could be taught in one day!
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Accessibility. Students are able to go back rewatch & relearn the mini lesson at any time, anywhere, at their own pace.
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What aspect of R&WW will you NEVER replace with technology?
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Q7 What aspect of R&WW will you NEVER replace with technology?
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A6. Yes! That is the beauty of the workshop model, it is so student-focused and driven!
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is important. It's their learning and their future. Not ours.
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Yes! Almost like a Rx, you can tell Ss what they need to rewatch, practice and then some back to you
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Does anyone use Videonot.es from Google?
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A7: PENS and paper. WWS gets messy! Ss should see their revision efforts with flaps, post-its, scribbles, and scratches.
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Absolutely. This underscores the need to move away from nightly HW to longterm PBL. Always keep researching.
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A7: Notebooks! I can imagine blending notebooks but I can't imagine replacing physical writer's NBs.
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A7: Student creativity in R&WW can be enhanced, but not replaced by .
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A7: Read Aloud!!!! Nothing beats me, my kids, and a great text being read aloud!
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In class flip allows Ss to revisit mini lesson or to differentiate
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A7: Additionally, paper books. Nothing beats the emotional connection a reader can experience with a printed book.
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A7: Read aloud. And the physical newspaper (we read and discuss every day in 9th grade).
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Q7: Read aloud. There is something magical about having students gather and listen to a story.
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A7: Leveraging tools helps Ss work smarter, freely, & creatively to Modify & Redefine their learning in R&WW.
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I agree. Such a special time of the day. https://t.co/PWFr1plZ1k
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A7: Read Aloud!!!! Nothing beats me, my kids, and a great text being read aloud!
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A6 lends itself 2 ws model bc video can be leveled n groups differentiated next day=Instant every morning
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A7: Paper books. Luckily, my teens seem to agree. They will read e-books but much prefer the physical books in my classroom library
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agreed! As teched up as I am, I LOVE actual books. New books make me so happy.
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A7: Read aloud, hands down! One of my favorite things about being a Gr 2 teacher.
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Absolutely! Count me in please!
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A7 The intimacy and closeness of meeting on the carpet for a mini lesson during workshop is so precious. Never replace that.
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A7: I don't see myself replacing handwriting with tech. Nor do I ever expect to FULLY replace any part.
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Yes! The end user device is all that is needed.
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is great for sts taking PARCC. Allows for analyzing videos. Good for t direct instruction too on projector.
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R7: Completely agree with w/ READ ALOUD! My favorite part of RWW and the most valuable.
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A7: wouldn't replace partners' discussions. Not the same with "shared" G doc or Google group
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Did you had an awesome time with tonight? We are looking for your ideas on future chat topics! https://t.co/Ck8TcU1Jkf
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A7: Today we launched Because of Winn-Dixie and the excitement over Opal and her "ugly dog" was infectious! Won't let it go!
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Thank you for giving me a small glimpse of the elementary classroom tonight.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE this text!
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Did you have an awesome time with tonight? We are looking for your ideas on future chat topics! https://t.co/Ck8TcU1Jkf
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Thanks for letting me crash the tech party :-D! taking away some great ideas!
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Can we please give a HUGE thank you to for helping create awesome Qs and co-moderating her first chat ever tonight!?
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So happy you were with us tonight!
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Thank you so much for a great chat tonight! Love this topic! Thanks for our guest mod and as always
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We're so going to be talking all about what's happening in tomorrow!
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Thank you to our community for being with us tonight! You are awesome!
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Thanks to wverything. Great chat tonite.
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Thank you so much for inviting me to co-moderate with you! I had a blast and learned a ton!
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Thanks for being awesome!
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A7 Can't say there are any I would nvr replace I may love some nontech tools but sts need choice &2 make it personal. sts need options
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Thanks for the chat tonight and sharing so many ideas!
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Great job tonight on , and first time moderator
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Thanks for your support Billy!
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Thank you for the opportunity to learn with you tonight.
