#TECHtalkGA Archive
Educational Technology chat for teachers, media specialists, and instructional technology specialists living in Georgia.
Monday October 23, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Q1:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
participatechat
Oct 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#TECHtalkGA
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/3AOVdpQs4e
gabolhuis
Oct 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1: Ge-Anne, instructional technology spec and media specialist in Whitfield Co. Twitter is my fave.
#TECHtalkGA
SFMSBen
Oct 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Ben, AP
@SouthForsythMS
I love
@Twitter
!
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Kelly Cassidy
@CommerceSchools
and
@Georgia_STEM
#TECHtalkGA
I ❤️twitter.
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A1: Justin Mewborn ITS Vickery Creek Middle School Forsyth County. I really dig Twitter.
#techtalkga
#gaetc17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Q1:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A1: Hi
#TECHtalkGA
! Martha Bongiorno, library media specialist in Coastal GA. I love Twitter for PLN, Instagram for Ss, & FB for parents
CLoweryITS
Oct 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A1: Carrie, Cobb County, Technology Training/Integration Specialist. I <3
#Twitter
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Q2- Coming up in 1 min...
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A1. Robbie, Library Media Specialist at DeKalb County. I mostly use Twitter.
#TECHtalkGA
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Chris Skogsberg, teacher at
@johnsonknights
@Hall_Schools
I like
@Twitter
#TECHtalkGA
CatFlippen
Oct 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A1: Cat Flippen,
@JCSchoolSystem
, Director of Personalized Learning & Innovation, and I am still a Twitter fan after 7 years :)
#TECHTalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Q1:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Q2
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1:
#TECHtalkGA
Jaki Day instructional tech for Floyd co schools.
AJacksonRHES
Oct 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1: Hi!
#TechTalkGa
Askia Jackson, Bryan County, ITS. My fav is FB...but I'm falling in love w/Twitter!
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A2 Tagging Ss and showing exemplars via social media helps to build positive relationships while being engaging and enjoyable
#techtalkga
MrsBayerLSMS
Oct 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
A1: 6th grade ELA teacher in Forsyth County, ❤️ Twitter for EDU stuff, Facebook for keeping up w/ family & friends
#TECHtalkGA
CLoweryITS
Oct 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A2: Since social media is blocked on campus, we've used fake posts like creating a Facebook page for a character in our book.
#TECHtalkGA
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A2: Social media gives us a platform to connect & share together. Hashtags for school spirit, book talks, etc. are empowering
#TECHtalkGA
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A2: A teacher in my school has set up pen pals with a few other schools overseas. They are using Twitter to communicate.
#techtalkga
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Q2
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Have you seen this one?
https://t.co/oRC9Aze4Sg
New favorite of ours!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @CLoweryITS
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1:
#TECHtalkGA
Jaki Day instructional tech for Floyd co schools ..I'm a Twitter fan.
CLoweryITS
Oct 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A2 con't: Showcasing Ts and Ss doing A-mazing things with
#edtech
#TECHtalkGA
#CCSDInTech
AJacksonRHES
Oct 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A2: Our kids are 2nd & 3rd graders so they don't really use social media. Ts brag on their Ss successes & share important info.
#TECHtalkGA
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A2. Showing Ss how to do
#BookSnaps
. Working on making personal connection w Ss first.
#TECHtalkGA
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A2: I consider
#Flipgrid
almost like social media now with the ease of use. We use it daily to share and connect with others!
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Q3- Coming up in 1 min...
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
CatFlippen
Oct 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A2: Before I made
@CatFlippen
, I had a teacher account and had my students tweet with me in Spanish.
#TECHTalkGA
#GaETC17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Q2
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
I’ve been using Instagram a lot for. Kids to do homework. You can check out their stuff
#TigerEs17
#techtalkga
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Oct 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A2: I started using AIM my 1st year teaching to engage students...Since then, it's whatever I can find.
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Q2
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q3:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
And I bet parents love seeing their children highlighted! Social media is a strong tool for building relationships with parents
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @AJacksonRHES
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@Flipgrid
is a growing trend
@ClintWinter
- Elbert County and
@traejones87
-Hart Co are big users.
#flipgrid
rocks
#techtalkga
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A2: I consider
#Flipgrid
almost like social media now with the ease of use. We use it daily to share and connect with others!
#TECHtalkGA
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A3: This foundation has to be provided early on and reinforced. Some dangers exist out there for students
#techtalkga
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q3:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
CLoweryITS
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A4: Model, model, model! Don't post things that'll put you "above the fold" in tomorrow's paper.
#TECHtalkGA
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A3 Model digital citizenship Do not tolerate inappropriate online behavior Develop rules and norms as a group first
#techtalkga
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
I have been using this a lot. Several of my teachers love this
#techtalkga
In reply to @jklcassidy, @Flipgrid, @ClintWinter, @traejones87
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A3:
#TechtalkGA
teach
#digcit
using
@CommonSenseEd
. We love their comprehensive program.
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q3:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
AJacksonRHES
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yes! I still have mixed feelings about teens and Snapchat...
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @JustMewborn
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Oct 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Wait, what? ALL social media? For teachers AND students?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @CLoweryITS
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@CommonSenseEd
is great.
#techtalkga
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A3:
#TechtalkGA
teach
#digcit
using
@CommonSenseEd
. We love their comprehensive program.
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q3:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3. Teaching
#digcit
isn't one time thing. Teach, show examples, repeat. Incl parents, Ts, & Ss. Don't assume & always model.
#TECHtalkGA
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3: Modeling is so important. Teaching
#digcit
directly and referencing it all yr is essential. Not just during
#DigCitWeek
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q4- Coming up in 1 min...
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
I love that you mentioned parents. Keeping parents informed and part of the conversation is so key to this.
#TECHtalkGA
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3. Teaching
#digcit
isn't one time thing. Teach, show examples, repeat. Incl parents, Ts, & Ss. Don't assume & always model.
#TECHtalkGA
JDigitalLearn
Oct 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Coming in late!
#techtalkga
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q4:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
MrsBayerLSMS
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A3: keep talking about dig cit - can't just touch on it & move one. Kids need to understand how important it is
#techtalkga
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Dislike. Social media is not going anywhere. Let's harness its power for good and model appropriate use at the same time!
#techtalkga
In reply to @CLoweryITS, @MmeBurgess
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Social media is constantly changing & it's unrealistic to think Parents can keep up. Everyone needs the help, reminders, clues!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @Mrs_Bongi
AJacksonRHES
Oct 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Yep.
#DigitalFootprints
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MrsBayerLSMS
gabolhuis
Oct 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A4
@WCSchools
folk use
#onewhitfield
to show support and collaboration.
#TECHtalkGA
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
That sets up a false sense of security that there is 'no social media'. Not true. Ss can always get around. Lots of Ts can too.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @SkogsNation, @CLoweryITS, @MmeBurgess
MrsBayerLSMS
Oct 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Recently heard them called digital tattoos. I like that analogy too. It reinforces the permanence.
#techtalkga
In reply to @AJacksonRHES
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Truth. It's more important to teach our Ss & Ps how to use it to empower, teach, learn, collab, uplift than being scared of it.
#TECHtalkGA
SkogsNation
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Dislike. Social media is not going anywhere. Let's harness its power for good and model appropriate use at the same time!
#techtalkga
In reply to @CLoweryITS, @MmeBurgess
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4:
@CommerceSchools
use
#CommerceForever
and my classes use
#TigerES17
#techtalkga
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4:
#TECHtalkGA
#digcit
,
#studentvoice
, several other #'s for local schools. Ss love keeping up with their school pride.
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q4:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
CatFlippen
Oct 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, most hashtags used by schools and districts is more for branding, less about student engagement.
#TECHTalkGA
#GaETC17
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q4:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
We have quite a few in my district. It has become a great networking tool.
#techtalkga
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q4:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
We have
#TheWildcatWay
#RHESreads
#BookSnaps
#StuVoice
#OneBryan
#TECHtalkGA
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Digital footprints are temporary but tattoos are permanent.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MrsBayerLSMS, @AJacksonRHES
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Q5- Coming up in 1 min...
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
AJacksonRHES
Oct 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
That "source of pride" part is important! Make sure you're proud of what you post!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @Media_Barber, @MrsBayerLSMS
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q5:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I normally agree w/ you, but our high school uses
#WEareRH
&
#BTH
#BuildtheHill
to promote student engage. & student run organ.
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @CatFlippen
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Join me at
#GaETC
on Wed., 11/8 @ 3:15pm
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A5: I love the pen pal idea and also I had forgotten about
@CommonSenseEd
#techtalkga
Media_Barber
Oct 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Join me at
#GaETC17
on Friday, 11/10 @ 8:30am (bring coffee!) for Communication Skills.
#TECHtalkGA
gabolhuis
Oct 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5 I'm moderating a
#techtalkga
chat next week! Super excited to see everyone again and then to meet up at
#gaetc17
soon!
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Our middle school also has a whole FB page devoted to student-run news
https://t.co/U4P24IT9k3
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @gabolhuis, @CatFlippen
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
F2F meetup at
#GaETC17
for
#TECHtalkGA
11.7.17 Marriott Lobby 7:30pm
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
- Join us next time with
@gabolhuis
on Mon 10.30.17 to discuss Ed Leadership.
#GASSPchat
Mrs_Bongi
Oct 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I'll be presenting on gamifying your MakerSpace at 8:30am on 11/10 & hope to see you there!
#GAETC17
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Remind messages for
#TwitterED
chats like
#TECHtalkGA
and
#edTechChat
Click to join- You can leave at any time.
https://t.co/DSg6OEcCx1
jdayedu
Oct 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@jklcassidy
thanks for an insightful chat
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Check out the tutorials and the presentation
https://t.co/bdZjnV9Rq3
let me know if you need help.
#techtalkga
In reply to @AJacksonRHES, @Mrs_Bongi
JustMewborn
Oct 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Instagram is relevant to their lives at this point. Would love to find some safe and creative ways to use it
#Techtalkga
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q5:
#TECHtalkGA
#GaETC17
ITTechCafe
Oct 23 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Q1. I am the Instructional Technology Coach for the
@ksubcoe
and work in the
@KSUITEC
dept
#TECHtalkGA
ITTechCafe
Oct 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Q2. I use
@CommonSense
resources
#TECHtalkGA
ITTechCafe
Oct 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A3. Ss learning about their digital footprint, how it follows you and can impact college and job opportunities, makes an impact.
#TECHtalkGA
bethanybeaudrie
Oct 23 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A1: Bethany, Global Learning Community Manager (Inst. Tech Specialist) and FB!
#TECHtalkGA
#gaetc17
In reply to @jklcassidy
ITTechCafe
Oct 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A4. A case study can help bump up engagement, learning what Not to do through a real experience seems to open the dialogue.
#TECHtalkGA
jklcassidy
Oct 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Welcome to
#TECHTalkGA
In reply to @bethanybeaudrie
bethanybeaudrie
Oct 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Q2: Ss helped create a Tweet of the day to post on our classroom handle.
#TECHtalkGA
#gaetc18
bethanybeaudrie
Oct 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q3: Model best practices and remember to coach them and remind them that digital footprint does not go away.
#TECHtalkGA
#gaetc17
bethanybeaudrie
Oct 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Q4: In N GA we use
#bekind
#techtalkga
#gaetc17
ITTechCafe
Oct 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A5. Using Design Thinking process, first step is Empathy. Listen to find needs, fears, implement solution, and model.
#TECHtalkGA