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mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/ what you were for Halloween!

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I’m Molly from Arlington, VA, I teach prek-5th and I was “under a rest” for Halloween- took awhile for kids to get it, haha #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Awesome! I’m excited to share and learn! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question/Answer format: I’ll tweet Q1 and you’ll answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@coachpondkey It’s my handle and now it’s messing up #elmused chat too…ugh

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#elmused can you see this? https://t.co/YjqcLs1Cti

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/ what you were for Halloween!

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#elmused https://t.co/hYQK60zcYj

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I’m Molly from Arlington, VA, I teach prek-5th and I was “under a rest” for Halloween- took awhile for kids to get it, haha #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#elmused sorry this is not working well https://t.co/Z8sZ3lflBA

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question/Answer format: I’ll tweet Q1 and you’ll answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music in Goshen, NY, and I was the cat in the hat! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

massignmenthelp Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

How to be a Smart student? https://t.co/oOFy5e4Akb #edchatma #elmused #gafechat #hiphoped #pbischat #personalizedPD

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Joel from Anderson, IN. I wore my Bat Suit. #elmused https://t.co/LXsYVftFmB

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg Hi Sophie! So fun! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What devices do you have available to you/your students in your school? Do Ss take them home? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Wow that is an awesome suit! #elmused

phyllissings Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Anyone there?!?! I think I am not seeing tweets :/ #elmused

svitullomusic Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Sarah from NC! Teach k-5 gen music #elmused https://t.co/96IAzqOxqY

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/ what you were for Halloween!

MrsPotterMusic Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Shelley in Frisco, TX, K-5 music. We didn't dress up for Halloween, but my 1 year old was a sweet little lamb! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/ what you were for Halloween! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/ what you were for Halloween! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@phyllissings It’s an issue again. @MrsLevenberg is going to retweet. Intro and then share what you were for Halloween #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#elmused @MrsLevenberg https://t.co/HEN4CIbVqC

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What devices do you have available to you/your students in your school? Do Ss take them home? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

a1: k-3 have iPads in classroom. in the next two years 3-5 will have chromebooks. all stay at school. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Hi Sarah! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@MrsPotterMusic Awww so cute! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I am having to bail out again this week. Just landed in Dallas and now to drive to Houston. #elmused

svitullomusic Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I have one iPad right now- working on @DonorsChoose and other grants #elmused https://t.co/VuqFQXagPQ

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What devices do you have available to you/your students in your school? Do Ss take them home? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question/Answer format: I’ll tweet Q1 and you’ll answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: 2-5 have 1:1 iPads and all take them home (2nd waits until mid year) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@desmusik Wow! Have a safe trip! #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I have Apple TV in my room. We have Chromebooks and iPads at the school. S don't take them home. #elmused https://t.co/s7qbvFlzXP

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What devices do you have available to you/your students in your school? Do Ss take them home? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: What devices do you have available to you/your students in your school? Do Ss take them home? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1.5: I currently have an iPad with an Apple TV on my projector. Should have a Chromebook by Spring Break #elmused

AssignmentHelpN Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

10 Things to Develop a Growth Mindset https://t.co/1c7XiTHACT #edchatma #elmused #gafechat #hiphoped #pbischat #personalizedPD

MrLopez4Music Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Our kids are 1:1 on chromebooks which they take home. We have a promethian board in one of my classes we also use Smart Music #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Jennifer, Kansas City, MO, K-5, Tinkerbell to gowith my 4yr old as Peter Pan #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Beth from Shawnee, KS I was an exhausted Mom for Halloween #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@MrLopez4Music Hi Charles! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@phyllissings Very fun costume! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Hi Jennifer- love the family costume idea! #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: 1:1 devices kids can takehome (if insured) K-2 iPads, 3-5 Chromebooks #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I have a desktop and a SmartBoard- Ss have desktops, chromebooks, and iPads available- not. To take home. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Hahah- I bet the kids had fun though! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks They have to get them insured?? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

phyllissings Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: we have laptop stations. About 100 laptops on carts shared throughout the school. No one takes them home. *sigh* #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: We are 1:1 with iPads, K-2 leave them at school and 3-6 can take them home if they have assignments from their teachers #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Natalie Miller, Andover, MN K-5 music. I didn't dress up for Halloween this year. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: What PD (if any) were you given in your district or did you do on your own to prepare yourself to use these devices with Ss? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: What PD (if any) were you given in your district or did you do on your own to prepare yourself to use these devices with Ss? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: our main tech guy is doing seminars as the Chromebooks roll out. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@molliany Hi Natalie! #elmused

phyllissings Nov 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: i got nothing :/ #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I went to NAfME and a bunch of EdCamps & Google Summits to learn more/be able to use them to full advantage. Of course, #elmused helped!

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: We're still working on that. K-2 can be tough with logins, personal responsibility, etc. #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: I have projector/SmartBoard, Apple TV and 12 music iPads in my room. Plus 30 more shared iPads, and Gr 5 is 1:1 Chromebooks. #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1 cont'd: Next year 3-5 will be 1:1 with Chromebooks. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I attended training from Apple staff provided in my district the summer before I started there to get familiar with the devices #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: some info sessions to attend if specialists wanted to. I've used more tech lately on my end but focus on SS making music more! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I also go to as many tech sessions at various music conferences as I can to learn how to use the tech in music #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2.5: I'm also a serious nerd. So I have fun with digging in to the tech stuff. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: What apps or programs do you use on the devices? How do you use them and how often? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks I wish our county had some sort of accountability, but they don’t…so many lost iPads… #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: What apps or programs do you use on the devices? How do you use them and how often? #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: 3 hr PD session when got iPads (6 yrs ago). Tech academy offered when got laptop, most PD done was on own. (Grad school TechEd) #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: on my iPad I've mostly used YouTube to show quick video clips to students (text book samples are baaaaad) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: GarageBand, QR Reader, Whiteboard app, and most importantly, Google Classroom! #elmused Also Treble Cat, Rhythm Cat- stuff like that

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Seriously jealous of this policy! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Haven't gotten there yet, but would love to start using Student Portfolios on @ClassDojo #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: many of our teachers use Class Dojo (heard of one today who uses Classcraft... Class Dojo meats World of Warcraft) #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Varies: Google Classroom, SeeSaw are the main two. Sub plans mostly when I have a "non-music" sub #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: https://t.co/ddwAG179qd is good for note reading practice, GarageBand, Google classroom and Notability #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Some favorites are: Rhythm Cat Pro, Monkey Drum Deluxe, My Note Game for skill practice. Used #seesaw for assessment recently. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

MrLopez4Music Nov 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3. Love @SmartMusic @noteflight. @YouTube, various audio recorders, metronome apps. @GetKahoot #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What collaboration have you seen/would you like to do with classroom Ts to make it easier to use devices in your classroom? #elmused

phyllissings Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 Staff Wars! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What collaboration have you seen/would you like to do with classroom Ts to make it easier to use devices in your classroom? #elmused

MrLopez4Music Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Also started @googleclassroom this year #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: collaboration would be easier if many staff we're feeling overwhelmed with all the new tech coming out on top of all the tests #elmused

theatreducate Nov 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Sorry to have missed tonight, we had a family emergency. #sickpuppy #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@macch12 No it was really easy! It’s just logging in that takes some time the first couple times #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Working on virtual musical pen pals with students in another district. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@theatreducate Sending good “healthy puppy” thoughts! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Working with classroom Ts to download apps/do similar things on Google Classroom in music, so Ss can be effective everywhere #elmused

theatreducate Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: I'm trying to figure out what it really looks like time wise to get kids online. #ElMusEd https://t.co/70vSvwRG0w

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What collaboration have you seen/would you like to do with classroom Ts to make it easier to use devices in your classroom? #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: Would be wonderful, if we could find time to meet! Would love to do more historical and science related collaboration. #elmused

theatreducate Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Me Too!! But in the third tri-mester. Excited for the project #ElMusEd https://t.co/EPqTJdmEy4

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Working on virtual musical pen pals with students in another district. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: It would be cool to do a family history project where students research their family...#elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MrLopez4Music True! Glad you joined in tonight! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: P2 also record family members singing songs passed through the generations as part of a final project #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@macch12 Luckily (hopefully), once they log in, they don’t have to do it again. It’s worth that time b/c it’s such a valuable tool! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@MrLopez4Music this is my first time- I'll let ya know how it goes! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5 coming up! #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Documenting learning/performances fromclass in SeeSaw. Not all classroomTs are there yet....Skype w/others would rock! 🎶 #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5: How does your school educate parents when devices are given to students? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5: How does your school educate parents when devices are given to students? #elmused

theatreducate Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@molliany then you have computer literacy v educational supplement. #ElMusEd

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@macch12 Oh darn- well can they maybe share accounts? Like everyone has a buddy? #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Parents must read and sign acceptable use and responsible use policies. Nothing else beyond that to my knowledge. #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: I believe there was a parent meeting in the spring, then a letter in the fall. Though non of our devices go home. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Parent Information Evening (PIE night)- info sessions about upcoming year/tech. Insurance required to take device home. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Haven't gotten there yet, but maybe soon! #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5:... i'll let you know when it happens. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 (discussion question) coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 (discussion question) coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: We will use our final 15m to share awesome things we’ve done with 1:1 devices or ask any general questions! Share or ask away! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: We will use our final 15m to share awesome things we’ve done with 1:1 devices or ask any general questions! Share or ask away! #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: not me but our Jr. high band director. We now use Canvas for school work. he does playing tests through Canvas on kids devices #elmused

WHmusicrocks Nov 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: Parent Information Evening (PIE night)- info sessions about upcoming year/tech. Insurance required to take device home. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: I use @googleclassroom to flip my recorder classroom in 3rd and 4th grades! It makes life easier and differentiates for Ss! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Any app/site/use suggestions for K-2? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg I use Incredibox (site) and Singing Fingers (app). I also use QR readers to create scavenger hunts and they love it! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: Students created soundscapes to pics from Hubble and recorded in GarageBand. Took those tracks and put them in iMovie with pics #elmused

molliany Nov 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: I really like @Seesaw! Tried it for the first time with assessments. Plan to have Ss review videos, then set goals. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Sounds like a fun project! You mean the Hubble Space Telescope? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@molliany @MrsLevenberg We do a lot of vocal exploration. I lead and then let kids lead #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Any ideas for apps I can use with an iPad/Apple TV and that being the only device? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Can you do a class GarageBand or MadPadHD Project while mirroring the screen for all to see? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I'll have to look up MadPadHD. GarageBand has possibilities. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #elmused chat tonight! Join @MrsLevenberg to discuss Projectors, Interactive Whiteboards, and mo… https://t.co/L0UfwzoZls

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #elmused chat tonight! Join @MrsLevenberg to discuss Projectors, Interactive Whiteboards, and more next week!

mspatricianhfb Nov 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Cool idea! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Night all! #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT

G'Night! #elmused