#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 March 17, 2016
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Ashley Smith, Kindergarten Teacher at UP here for the 'Lucky' chat
Makes me feel better when you're here!
Lindsay Mccrary Up Librarian
uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1 - remember to include hashtag
Glad you can join us tonight.
Rebecca Thompson, 4th grade at UP
YAY! So glad you could be here?
To save characters Ss=students, Ts= teachers, Ps=Parents, Ad=Admin
Happyo to see you again! Love that our district lets us use these chats for PD hours
So glad our fearless UP librarian.
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Great to have you here for
Q1: Using Google Classroom for assignments and assessment
Hi everyone. I'm Liz Sevilla. I teach music at UP Elementary. š
Q1: choose one and become an expert using the device or website
Lacey Glenn
1st grade-Hyer
so fun when we get input from the fine art Ts!
A1 When recording video turn iPad landscape-home button on the right. Playback file will be full screen. https://t.co/2KIfPqBQ6m
Great to have you here for
love classroom it has changed so much for us
A1) I have been learning about twitter, but also have found kahoot.it as a necessary tool that I will soon implement.
Q1: The technology tip that has helped me the most this year is how to organize my google drive.
Lana Cairns from HPMS checking in!
YES...videos on phones and ipads should be shot in landscape
I love too, , and other formative tools
A1: Using Google Classroom with my Ss!
Q1 so many new technologies -tips like don't get frustrated, you can learn along with Ss like with Osmo,littlebits are helpful
have you seen their updates? I keep hearing about ghost mode
So glad you made it Robin! Welcome!
OK...any tip you have is needed here. My drive is a mess!
Q1 Google classroom. I love having the kids share their work with me. Less paper.
A1 Logging my kids into Chrome has saved them time and made it easier to navigate resources w/o logging in to each site
This is always my first tip...Ts that learn with their Ss learn so much more
Kelly Bentley - Hyer - 1st
I agree completely about Google Classroom . Great way to keep everything organized with student work.
with the Kinder...it has to be one of the biggest time savers!
A1: using everything on so we don't have to carry around flash drives anymore!!
Way to go Ashley . Kinders using their Chrome account makes me happy.
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Q2: I love the Chromebooks. The students in my class have become such independent learners by using them.
Q2: Google apps such as docs, slides, forms, etc. they have taught my kids collaboration with classmates
Q2: Over the course of the year, what technology tool has been most useful to your teaching? https://t.co/FAQxsRCHWA
Love you Robin! Yes, the help desk is amazingly helpful. Our techs are invaluable.
I have organized my documents in folders by subject and color coded my folders. :-)
I love that!! Chromebooks are reliable, quick and handy little tools
. funny thing is... I have no idea where any of mine went which of course have tons of files on them
I don't miss students bringing in their flash drives. it would never fail that they worked on a Mac and at school PC
A2 Formative assessment tools such as and have been extremely useful. Also Google Forms.
A2: Google apps- sharing docs is the best
YAY! We are so excited that you all are growing those skills early! THANK YOU!
Chromebooks. The Ss have daily assignments and submit whenever finished. Keeps them from asking "what can I do now?"
How do you use google classroom for your assessments?
I agree about Chromebooks. They are a favorite of mine!
could you ever go to a meeting w/o asking who's going to begin the google doc for notes?
A2: Google Classroom has been very useful and beneficial!
A2: Love that our has been able to get us more chromebook and iPads! Devices make a difference!!
now the excuses of "I forgot it" can't happen anymore!! Lol
i tried, but i still have TOO MUCH...I have some stuff starred, but have to limit that now too
A2) Over the year, I have implemented the Promethean along with new technology assessments that came with McGraw Hill Tech book.
A2 Google Docs > Life before Google Docs. Major plus for being able to access docs on any computer w/Google acct
Q2: I have loved using the Gynzy app on chrome for lessons and station work.
A2: Love tools like and that make assessment easy and fun
I like when I can have the doc on all my devices! Makes it easy to get work done fast!
A2: seriously so thankful for my new cart!!! Integrating more technology everyday! https://t.co/fPAoy5tceL
A2: Love that our has been able to get us more chromebook and iPads! Devices make a difference!!
I find that the more info I put in the docname the better! Drive will have a way of easily searching by shared.
my problem is that they all start with mis/hpms!
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ahh! It took me a really long time to organize it. Wish I had more tips for you.
I feel like I've asked this but what is gynzy?
Q3: always getting better, learning from others around me
Q3: definitely better! So many good resources!
Q3: I feel like I am always getting better and learning from colleagues/other professionals
I completely understand. I had to stop doing that. https://t.co/aV4IccY5Uu
my problem is that they all start with mis/hpms!
So many that it makes your head hurt if you spend too long looking!
Q1,2 Google docs & tips has been a perfect way to share pics & writing ideas with students
Q3: I've done well using technology for station work, but I need to be better with tech projects.
A3 I think with constant use of Chrome my tech use has gotten better. Using extensions makes digital products even easier too!
A3: More devices + T & S using tech = BETTER
I learn so much from seeing, hearing, reading about what others are doing. POWERFUL
A3) I feel it's been for the better as I slowly learning about other assessment apps for our kids in music class. š
Q3: Better. My Sās are taking pictures with iPads and using them to write non-fiction books.
A3: for the better for sure!! Chromebooks and iPads run so smoothly and quickly
A3 always evolving and getting better
A3 Better b/c my Ss are teaching me things! We are learning new apps all the time. It's fun to experiment with the new tools.
A3: Worse because there are so many tools that narrowing down to what will work the best is hard
remember don't just do tech to do tech...make sure it is appropriate for the learning
Gynzy is a great app for lessons and interactive activities on the promethean board and for chromebook.
Great usage for Kinders and tech https://t.co/pgJh6Drfgx
Q3: Better. My Sās are taking pictures with iPads and using them to write non-fiction books.
I couldn't agree more! People who haven't used Chromebooks don't know what they are missing! https://t.co/D0cXgq8tSq
A3: for the better for sure!! Chromebooks and iPads run so smoothly and quickly
HOW FUN! the iPads are such good tools for quick and easy production of videos, pics and books
reliable and quick is what we have all been asking for
I learn so much from the students. They keep me on my toes. Love it! https://t.co/4sJ0trCPT8
A3 Better b/c my Ss are teaching me things! We are learning new apps all the time. It's fun to experiment with the new tools.
A3: I feel my tech use has changed for better. More opp. have made tech variety a tad overwhelming!
Great interactive lessons and activities for the promethean board or chromebooks!
you or the tech? It is both for me...but the tech moves faster than I can keep up!
I get so excited to have Ss teach me new tech things...and they are so happy to share with me
okay...going on my list to check out!
A3 I try to seek out innovative way to use tech and apps that can be used across content areas; my toolbox has gotten better.
it evolves fast and I'm getting better by having great access
I agree that it can get overwhelming. Better to be good at a few than mediocre on many. https://t.co/NaWHyJn2Fo
A3: I feel my tech use has changed for better. More opp. have made tech variety a tad overwhelming!
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that is true...i have to keep telling Ts they are the content keepers the Ss will figure out the tech
Q4: Having students learn how to share google docs with me!
A3: being able to share an audio file with sped Ss and sending them to small group with a chrome book has saved me this year
Q4: SeeSaw by far! My kiddos were so excited to share their learning in different ways-learning experience for both of us
Q4: I have loved discovering Google classroom this year, but I need to use it more often!
A4. My favorite lesson was Amazing Tech Race during January 19 PD day. Great seeing teachers learning together.
A4: Loved being with showing 8th graders how to use Google Drawing & editor 4 bookcover design
A4 showing the kids how to use Chatterpix for a biography project. They just has so much fun!
A4) We were able to transfer sigjtreading activities from our Active Inspire program to pitched instruments.
so true! the ability to differentiate in a class is easier with tech
Wow wish I would have been there https://t.co/4dWVGAYI6B
A4: Loved being with showing 8th graders how to use Google Drawing & editor 4 bookcover design
A4: what isn't my favorite technology this year?? So hard to pick!!
another of my to learn list...seesaw
A4: Thankful that let me use and forms with her classes on
when you are learning, you do what you feel good doing and your skills will grow don't push too hard
A4 doing Osmo Masterpiece with Ss and some PD learning from Lori at Armstrong on squishy circuits and little bits.
A4: My fave tech lesson was a moon lesson on . šš
i bet those were too cute! chatterpix is fun
Q4: I loved teaching my kids how to use Animoto.
A4: Inspired by the tech tools and apps the 7/8 teachers are using to give Ss authentic learning opportunities
I can't wait for to come out with more educational iOS apps!
A4: favorite lesson was using the for an with chemistry.
I want the squish circuits too!
Q4: loved introducing seesaw to my students
that was just so fun to watch...of course having the actual blocks would be better
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Q6: all they want to do now is seesaw everything and comment on each other's creations
A4: I am loving helps me work smarter and not harder! Love the ease of making a new quiz with previously made questions
Q5:They loved it because they weren't familiar with it & they were excited to share their learning with me and other classmates
Q5: They thought it was so cool that we could message each other and comment!
A5: Itās interactive, everyone is involved and engaged. It changes every day and the kids love it!
A4. Using our iPads for ocean research (PebbleGo, , ) S's were engaged with the learning and took ownership
I can't believe no one has tried to make them yet to sell!! Maybe I should!! Lol
Q5: My kids enjoyed researching their own traditions and making an Animoto to present.
A5 they loved to hear their voices recorded. Some have opted to use it again for other projects.
A5: Ts & Ss using to connect with experts is great experience for them
Debbie Blackwell here late, but here. Tweetdeck isn't working for me tonight.
those are the best moments...all learning together and still somehow on topic!
A5) They found the instrument playing easier as they transferred patterns from their sightreading to barred instruments.
A5 Kids loved to have their hands on the learning and felt empowered through researching, discovering, creating.
when they know other Ss will see their stuff Ss do great things
A5: students loved and begged to do it the next day! I wish there were more
A5: 8th graders used Elements 4d to see what elements look like and how they interact
So glad it's working well with the students https://t.co/97JqtVLgje
A5) They found the instrument playing easier as they transferred patterns from their sightreading to barred instruments.
even the quiet Ss get to have their voices heard
A5 Ss had fun and had a chance to be creative in library. They love drawing with Osmo Masterpiece.
there has been a kickstarter program for a few years...just make them already!
A5: Ss loved having the lesson at their fingertips. Pacing and draw option for informal assess.
what a great project they learn about themselves as they go. What a treasure to have!
I will show you! It has so much to offer!
I have moved to Participate Learning...the chat archive is so much better!
A5: I used today and I loved it! Let me see misconception the students were still having while using their own voice
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so cool...even thought I have no idea what that is! Wish I had payed more attention in choir
Q6: Have ss be more independent with technology from the get-go--I also want to teach more in depth research skills
Q6: I want to get better at Google classroom and incorporate it into my classroom from the start.
Q6: Google classroom and start it at the beginning of the year instead of waiting
A6: Iād like to become more proficient with some of the Google apps.
and that is why we love tech...Ss learn so much more than just the content
A6 I'd like to be more proficient app smashing and GAFE
A6 Work more 1on1 w/ Ts and use a coaching approach. I don't want to be the "grand keeper of knowledge" https://t.co/9OYwlNMNOG
I'd like that too...AR with a focus is what i'd like to see more of
A6: Trying to figure out how to use for our students
Q6: I dabbled a bit with Google classroom, but I want to start using it daily next year.
tech is incredibly helpful quick feedback to inform your lesson on the spot!
A6) Incorporating different of assessment apps for our music kids. š¶
A6 I'm hoping to bring more PBL into my classroom
We will work together . You're not alone! https://t.co/EYH6xjHYJt
A6: Iād like to become more proficient with some of the Google apps.
helping Ss correct misconceptions quickly keeps them from mis-learning things
A6 Incorporate GAFE -somehow- in library setting and helping Ss be more fluid using research resources/online resources
A6: I consider myself a Google Classroom novice and would love to master it next year!
A6: Meet w/Ts individually or in specifically targeted small groups to work specifically on what they need to integrate tech
A6: Google classroom everyday. I need to get with some of the high school bio teachers that already do this!
make that a next year goal...try a few new thing out and have this year Ss work on issues with you
Have you considered Google forms? great way to see what type of lit Ss may await to explore https://t.co/whncYdtJVu
A6 Incorporate GAFE -somehow- in library setting and helping Ss be more fluid using research resources/online resources
A6: I want to check out bc I see nothing but great things.
if you have no plans on June 6th, see if the Academy will be able to help with that
A6: I want to use with a particular novel, but this won't happen this year. I need some serious planning time.
yes...but I'm thinking I want you to talk to my choir teacher
I have a box...and tons of different locks. We need to talk
Q6 I plan to use my new Robot Books , play with coding & my new Ozobots in a Library Brain Station when they arrive !
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Let me know when you are doing this...i'll learn with you
Plus and Edcamp on June 9 where you request what you want to learn.
my 4th grader got ozbots for Christmas...he loves them
Great chat tonight. Thanks for being a fabulous moderator. It was a ver "lucky" discussion.
Great chat tonight. Thanks for being a fabulous moderator. It was a ver "lucky" discussion.
