#EdsurgeChat Archive
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Tuesday January 17, 2017
8:00 PM EST
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#EdSurgeChat
! Tonight we will be focusing on Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Tonight we brought in many experts including
@ErinDHarding
from
@hapara_team
who will help moderate
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding, @hapara_team
participatechat
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#EdsurgeChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/imiPzwfilT
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hi all! I'm Erin, Director of Content for
@hapara_team
. Excited to be part of
#EdSurgeChat
tonight!
In reply to @hapara_team
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Please introduce yourself and share your GAFE experience
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
The face behind the
@EdSurge
handle tonight is
@Molly_Levitt
, I will be asking the questions
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @EdSurge, @Molly_Levitt
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
#edsurgechat
Hey all, Michael from
@EdSurge
here - flipping back & forth between this chat &
#DeVosHearing
...
In reply to @EdSurge
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#EdSurgeChat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Make sure to add
#EdSurgeChat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
askMsQ
Jan 17 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hey everyone! Sabba here, looking forward to tonights chat
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi All! Excited to join
#EdSurgeChat
tonight! I don't have too much experience with GAFE but excited to learn!
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST
Julie Willcott from Maine checking in!
#EdSurgeChat
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST
hey welcome Sabba! Good to have you here
#edsurgechat
In reply to @askMsQ
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:02 PM EST
Hi Everyone I'm Sarah. Grade 2 teacher and Lead teacher
@Squiggleparkedu
#edsurgechat
In reply to @squiggleparkedu
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:03 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:03 PM EST
Hi Julie!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @WillcottJulie
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#EdSurgeChat
#gafe
rponcia
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
#edsurgechat
today! Join us!
hapara_team
Jan 17 @ 7:42 PM EST
Coming up! We're talking all things
#GAFE
in
#EdSurgeChat
tonight at 5 PST. Join in!
#google
#googleclassroom
#edtechteam
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1: Collaboration, communication,
@Hapara_Team
we see schools doing great things with
#GAFE
. Excited to hear from everyone in
#edsurgechat
In reply to @hapara_team
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
I feel like I could be utilizing GAFE better. That's why I am here.
#EdSurgeChat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
Definitely not an expert in
@google
apps for edu (GAFE) but looking forward to tonight's
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Google
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
A1: grading, accountability, in classroom and writing revisions for my students in docs
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST
@JustinAglio
- Director of Innovation
@MontourSD
!
@Google
Educator,
@Google
Ref School & Host
@edtechteam
@GoogleForEdu
Summit
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:00 PM EST
Please introduce yourself and share your GAFE experience
#EdSurgeChat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST
Josh here from D.C. Former Ms science teacher and current STEM curriculum writer. Hey all!
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1: We started using Google in my district when I left but we didn't totally embrace Google Classroom
#EdSurgeChat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:06 PM EST
that's great! there are lots of great
#gafe
resources on twitter
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
In what ways are you currently using it?
#EdSurgeChat
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:05 PM EST
I feel like I could be utilizing GAFE better. That's why I am here.
#EdSurgeChat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
The
#edsurgechat
conversation begins in 3, 2, 1…
https://t.co/xKQCuNidL1
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Welcome to
#EdSurgeChat
! Tonight we will be focusing on Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Tonight we brought in many experts including ErinDHarding from hapara_team who will help moderate
#EdSurgeChat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Please introduce yourself and share your GAFE experience
#EdSurgeChat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
The face behind the EdSurge handle tonight is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions
#EdSurgeChat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#EdSurgeChat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Make sure to add
#EdSurgeChat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
Great to see you here.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @JustinAglio
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1 -
@google
, G-suite is the best way to work collaboratively. Docs and sheets helps me with all the logistics of
#sciencefair
.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Google
alsernabjj
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: our seniors applying to college use Google drive & docs to collaborate on writing & editing college essays
#edsurgechat
#GAFE
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:04 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
SciTeacherNJ
Jan 17 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1 - Classroom for assignments, announcements, collecting work. Apps for collaboration and student work. Want to do more
#EdSurgeChat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
The
#edsurgechat
conversation begins in 3, 2, 1…
https://t.co/IOWxtKhQPk
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
You too!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @WillcottJulie
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Welcome to
#EdSurgeChat
! Tonight we will be focusing on Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Tonight we brought in many experts including ErinDHarding from hapara_team who will help moderate
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
What apps do you use?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @SciTeacherNJ
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Please introduce yourself and share your GAFE experience
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
The
#edsurgechat
conversation begins in 3, 2, 1…
https://t.co/ZzpeJqj0P9
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Welcome to
#EdSurgeChat
! Tonight we will be focusing on Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
The face behind the EdSurge handle tonight is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Tonight we brought in many experts including ErinDHarding from hapara_team who will help moderate
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Please introduce yourself and share your GAFE experience
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
The face behind the EdSurge handle tonight is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions
#EdSurgeChat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#EdSurgeChat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during
#EdSurgeChat
. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Make sure to add
#EdSurgeChat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Make sure to add
#EdSurgeChat
to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
Q1: How are you using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) in your school?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:08 PM EST
love that! so important to have authentic purposes behind using tools
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @alsernabjj
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:09 PM EST
That is a huge hurdle to implementation for sure!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1- when students work together g-suite helps me make sure all sty participate. (Doc history is great)
#edsurgechat
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:09 PM EST
Hey, everybody. Randy here. I'm a Technology/Instructional Coach in a school district in Southeastern Washington.
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Using Google for collaboration and connecting with others.
#EdSurgeChat
SciTeacherNJ
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 I love being able to see student work as it progresses. I can check and comment anytime via classroom and GAFE
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
Justin! Good to "see" you here!
#EdSurgeChat
Would love to hear what you are up to!
In reply to @JustinAglio, @WillcottJulie
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
@EdSurge
A1 I use classroom daily to post links and assignments both HW and CW. I can't say enough good things about it
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
askMsQ
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: love using Google docs to make interactive workbooks for Ss to document their journey
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Share lessons, data, activities, etc. with colleagues.
#EdSurgeChat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1. No longer in the classroom but in PD work I see an increasing reliance on GAFE for workflow communication & collaboration.
#EdSurgeChat
StrangerHQ
Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
Check out the
@EdSurge
#EdSurgeChat
to learn about Google Apps for Education
#GAFE
#EdTechTeam
#googleclassroom
#googleedu
#edtech
In reply to @EdSurge
SciTeacherNJ
Jan 17 @ 8:11 PM EST
2nd year HS Biology teacher in NJ. 1-1 school, students have Chromebooks
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
@EdSurge
@GoogleForEdu
classroom has helped me become an almost paperless classroom teacher - which is great bc I hate paper 🤓
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @GoogleForEdu
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
Interesting! Can you share more about that?
#EdSurgeChat
askMsQ
Jan 17 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: love using Google docs to make interactive workbooks for Ss to document their journey
#EdSurgeChat
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Our school just got featured in the Google Transformation Center for our use of Sites and Forms -
https://t.co/h0jPFiTZ1R
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
Can you share some of your learnings?
#EdSurgeChat
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Our school just got featured in the Google Transformation Center for our use of Sites and Forms -
https://t.co/h0jPFiTZ1R
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Grades 3-12 Classroom & K-2 starting New Sites. We pretty much use it for everything we do.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Getwannabe
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
Yeah, we have used Forms embedded into Sites to connect w/ parents and encouragement engagement w/ the school
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
So excited, I forgot to check in. 6th grade LA and ancient civilizations teacher from PA, 1-1 school (students have macbooks)
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
That's so cool! I love that you are using tech to engage families!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @RandyFairfield
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
Welcome Erin!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @lightershadegre
jenncruz731
Jan 17 @ 8:14 PM EST
#edsurgechat
#LUlearns
. Twitter chat in progress.
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
.
@Molly_Levitt
I'll shamelessly plug my Google Sites for Schools service too. :) ...
https://t.co/Q5a7wcxbib
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
What has changed in your school because of it?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio, @Getwannabe
alsernabjj
Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
We find the interconnectedness of the apps and inherent community of knowledge it can creates among our students!
#edsurgechat
#GAFE
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
SciTeacherNJ
Jan 17 @ 8:15 PM EST
A2 the immediate feedback I can provide in GAFE apps. Can comment and hear back within the hour. Great for students.
#EdSurgeChat
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: I love giving individualized feedback in real-time for writing assignments using comments feature in docs
#edsurgechat
jenncruz731
Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST
#edsurgechat
checking in for LA graduate student in education Technology Lindenwood University.
#LUlearns
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST
Welcome!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @jenncruz731
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2. School in Maine uses Google sites for digital portfolios maintained thru out school, passed on as grad gift.
#EdSurgeChat
@kernkelley
In reply to @kernkelley
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:16 PM EST
A2: Expanding beyond the walls of the classroom. Connecting with other classes using GAFE.
#EdSurgeChat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 - docs and g-suite are so simple but so useful! Helps kids collaborate.
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
That's cool, what specific functionality do they use for the portfolios?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @WillcottJulie, @kernkelley
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2: I use Google forms as a formative assessment and warm-up for my students each morning to steer what I review each day in as
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2: Forms - Quizzes, Slides - making books, Docs for collaboration, Calendar - sanity, Add-ons - efficiency, & much more!
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:13 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
That's awesome. On college visits, they asked about portfolios.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @WillcottJulie
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:17 PM EST
A2 - I have also experimented with
@google
cardboard and expeditions. Very
#innovative
and high level of engagement.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Google
RandyFairfield
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2:
#GoogleSites
&
#GoogleForms
are the best! They are Swiss army knives that leave room for creativity and innovation.
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
That great! How do you find other classes to connect with?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q2: What features and apps do you find most useful? How are you innovating with GAFE?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:18 PM EST
Do students love that? I thought it was so fun when I tried it but it made me dizzy! How're u using it?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrjtweeter, @Google
marsbarba
Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1 I find Google docs is great for writing process. Sts "see" the editing & compare versions.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
SciTeacherNJ
Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2 sheets for shared lab data. The entire class can fill out and analyze results.
#EdSurgeChat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:19 PM EST
I did some more small group trainings using it. Kids love it. Agreed a little bit dizzy here.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt, @Google
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
Want to learn more about using Google apps? Check out this book by experts - students.
@kernkelley
#edsurgechat
https://t.co/DyZhkqvzNR
In reply to @kernkelley
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
Want to learn more about using Google apps? Check out this book by experts - students.
@kernkelley
#edsurgechat
https://t.co/zjsAX0QfS2
In reply to @kernkelley
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
coming from an ELA background, I always love to hear how other subjects use
#gafe
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @SciTeacherNJ
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
Are you using existing programs or are they creating? (novice here)
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrjtweeter
rponcia
Jan 17 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: I like features that foster differentiated learning.
#edsurgechat
#gafe
In reply to @ErinDHarding
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST
I also experimented w the management software w expeditions at
#sxsw
, v cool. Can see where every stu is looking.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST
Whoah, that's really cool.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrjtweeter
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 I also like linking videos from YouTube easily to assignments in
#gafe
classroom, so there is no chance for S error
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
only used the pre-populated
@google
ones. The
@nytimesalso
has some cool social justice related
#VR
stories.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt, @Google
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
Twitter, Facebook, and G+. Belong to Mystery GHO groups.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
Collaboration - Common Language - Clear PD Goals - Core Focus - Future Ready - Kid Friendly
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt, @Getwannabe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
That's really facinating, I will have to check out the social justice ones
#EdSurgeChat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
only used the pre-populated
@google
ones. The
@nytimesalso
has some cool social justice related
#VR
stories.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt, @Google
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:23 PM EST
ooh I'll have to look into Mystery GHO more, have seen it for Skype
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: In my experiences with seeing GAFE rollouts is you need to create buy-in for changing practices
#EdSurgeChat
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: I'd show things like viewing/grading assignments, exporting to .CSV docs, and how
#drive
auto saves and keeps all docs
#edsurgechat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: At
@Hapara_Team
we see schools succeed w
#gafe
by starting with early adopters & using their success to get others onboard
#edsurgechat
In reply to @hapara_team
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
You're so right. It is important to start with the basics... but also to share what is possible
#EdSurgeChat
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: I'd show things like viewing/grading assignments, exporting to .CSV docs, and how
#drive
auto saves and keeps all docs
#edsurgechat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
I've made some great connections there. Met our math buddies using on mystery GHO.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:25 PM EST
A3 I'd also show how you can hold students accountable by looking at Revision History- my life saver
#edsurgechat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:26 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:26 PM EST
watch the
@nytimes
story "The Displaced" regarding refugees and displaced children.
#edsurgechat
https://t.co/0xeByPDzOt
In reply to @Molly_Levitt, @nytimes
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:26 PM EST
its so helpful to have more visibility into what students are doing (and when they're doing it!)
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @lightershadegre
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
Do you feel like you need to create buyin still? I feel like most people are using goole for email...
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3: The rollout is never complete! Get Ts involved, share best practices, provide PD, embed into curriculum & have fun!
#EdSurgeChat
#gafe
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:22 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
I find this to be true for so much Innovation.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @ErinDHarding, @hapara_team
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3: Our roll out was not so successful. we have an LMS and GAFE. Lots of choices.
#EdSurgeChat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3 - only a small rollout here. Hoping to grow. My advice: Pilot first, determine strengths then grow what is working.
#EdSurgeChat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
Q3: Was the rollout of GAFE successful? How did you (or would you) create buy-in for changing practices?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
How come?
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:27 PM EST
A3: Our roll out was not so successful. we have an LMS and GAFE. Lots of choices.
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
A3: Also usernames were not the same so difficulty at first for Ts to access. Found other means to share. Dropbox, LMS, etc.
#EdSurgeChat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:28 PM EST
what would you have done differently?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 Small roll out here too. Used mostly Google docs, slides, and sheets due to lack of devices.
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:30 PM EST
sometimes that's the best way to do it. Get a few people to adopt early and work out the kinks
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrjtweeter
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Do you think that it would have been more effective if the rollout happened at once?
#EdSurgeChat
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:29 PM EST
A3 Small roll out here too. Used mostly Google docs, slides, and sheets due to lack of devices.
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Interested in this one! What does it look like when being used best?
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST
.
@JustinAglio
I think you have some thoughts on Q4
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4 From the schools that I have coached at Ts and admin taking risks, trying new things Sharing is key, what works what doesn't
#edsurgechat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST
makes sense, can be hard to have too many new things at once and
#gafe
definitely wasnt built w all the tools Ts need
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST
Do you see it being used throughout the day?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST
We were early adopters. LMS fit more of our needs.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST
No, so we worked to make it easier to use and allow for time to be spent on change how we teach.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST
I am super curious about the LMS, do you find it is as robust as you need versus a paid product?
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:33 PM EST
We were early adopters. LMS fit more of our needs.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
lightershadegre
Jan 17 @ 8:34 PM EST
#edsurgechat
signing off for the night- thanks for a good chat!!
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST
When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST
A4: "Finish your Form after you send the Doc for the project and share your Slide with me in Classroom?
#EdSurgeChat
#CommonLanguage
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:35 PM EST
I get it.
@hapara_team
was built because teachers were looking to make
#gafe
better fit their needs
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_, @hapara_team
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST
A4: "Finish your Form after you send the Doc for the project and share your Slide with me in Classroom?"
#EdSurgeChat
#CommonLanguage
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:31 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST
@JustinAglio
What do you mean?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST
The LMS is pd. There was a gradebook & could tie to standards. Share lessons. Organized for young kids.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:37 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
I am talking about 8 yrs. ago so it's hard to give up features from the LMS. LMS is improving too.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
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Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
Q4: When a GAFE rollout is going well, what does the school look/feel like on the day to day?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
@Molly_Levitt
That is what you will hear in the hallways in a
#GAFE
school!
#CommonLanguage
#Collaboration
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:36 PM EST
@JustinAglio
What do you mean?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:38 PM EST
How does that balance with Google Classroom though? Is the paid LMS just for the younger students?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST
the apps should all just be a seamless part of learning
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio, @Molly_Levitt
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST
No. We use it k-12.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mjwints
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST
@mrjtweeter
how small of a rollout? What data/benchmarks are you using to define success?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrjtweeter
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:39 PM EST
A4: We created Hapara Analytics to help you see the successes of a rollout that aren’t immediately visible
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:40 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST
.
@SciTeacherNJ
I haven't used the autograde, is it any good?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @SciTeacherNJ
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5: At
@Hapara_Team
PL goes beyond tools training. "How to Shift My Practice" has more impact than "How To"
#edsurgechat
#gafe
In reply to @hapara_team
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5: We had experts on the different parts- Calendar, Docs, Slides, etc. Ts rotated to the different training sessions.
#EdSurgeChat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST
This is an important question
#EdSurgeChat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
were the experts Ts or people that were brought in?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5: Built on trainings and used forms to survey staff. T leaders were in each school and could help when needed.
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5: It seems like never enough - always something new. PD before, during & after school, host
@edtechteam
Summit & much more!
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
Did you just focus on the basics or did you integrate apps?
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:44 PM EST
A5: We had experts on the different parts- Calendar, Docs, Slides, etc. Ts rotated to the different training sessions.
#EdSurgeChat
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
Ts. Staff preferred our Ts over bringing someone in.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:45 PM EST
A5 For my school
@PaulCuffee
and in
#FuseRI
we created playlists addressing many parts of GAFE Ts could pick what they needed.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @PaulCuffee
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST
Started with basics and built from there.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST
I would to! Many Ts are already experts, let them show off/share what they know
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST
How was the summit? We've been thinking about doing TLC's with them
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST
I would too! Many Ts are already experts, let them show off/share what they know
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @LMurray_
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST
A fellow Rhode Islander! <3
#EdSurgeChat
How was the training?
In reply to @edtechSAE, @PaulCuffee
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:47 PM EST
@ErinDHarding
Then it was on-going. Less intimidation to ask questions too. Could tailor to our needs too.
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @ErinDHarding
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
A5: Surveys, check-ins, pilots, interviews & any other way to get feedback. Try to make PD universal, but also personalized.
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
…
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
A5 Here is an example of one of our
#FuseRI
playlists
https://t.co/pPa6RQ2Vc6
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST
Thanks for sharing#
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST
@Molly_Levitt
The
@edtechteam
@Google
was amazing! We are hosting it again this year! TY
@k_shelton
& team!
#EdSurgeChat
#gafe
#gafesummit
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:46 PM EST
How was the summit? We've been thinking about doing TLC's with them
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:49 PM EST
this is great. love that teachers learn about
#gafe
while using
#gafe
tools
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST
A6- free is always a good word for teachers. If you are willing to put in the time and effort
#gafe
is worth it.
#edsurgechat
marsbarba
Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST
#edsurgechat
marsbarba
Jan 17 @ 8:48 PM EST
A5 I believe we shouldn't focus on the app itself. If teachers keep doing the same nothing changes. Must focus on how we help them change
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:51 PM EST
A6 Absolutely! The possibilities are endless. Not always the case w a paid product.
#EdSurgeChat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST
I love the
@edtechteam
summits, when I get to go as a vendor, I usually try to catch a few sessions
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @JustinAglio, @Molly_Levitt, @edtechteam
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST
A6: Yes! We researched a lot of products and
#GAFE
is the way to go. Drive alone helps build curriculum & share resources.
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
twoguysde
Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST
A6: Is this even a question???????? No really, is this a question?
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
rponcia
Jan 17 @ 8:52 PM EST
A5: Teach twice: The technical AND the pedagogical application of
#edtech
tools.
#edsurgechat
#GAFE
In reply to @EdSurge
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST
Very true! It is nice that they have made it open ended, but this can be overwhelming for folks
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @edtechSAE
mrjtweeter
Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6 -know what you are getting yourself into. But I think all things considered, it's worth trying.Again pilot small & then grow
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:53 PM EST
Time is an investment that people often pay to save
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @twoguysde
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
Q6: Google Apps… free, but there are other costs (ie- time) - would you say it is worth the investment over a paid product?
#EdSurgeChat
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
curious - what other products did you consider?
#edsurgechat
In reply to @JustinAglio
cjkorder
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
#edsurgechat
I agree the app is a tool, but only as good as the educator.
In reply to @marsbarba
ImogenMcL
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
A6 Yes. An enticing sell point to school leaders and parents for student access. Available to everyone
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @EdSurge
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
A6: I like to think that the Drive is brain, Apps are the arms & legs, and Classroom is the mouth that communicates everything.
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:50 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
.
@Molly_Levitt
Yes that's why introducing anything tech wise should B done w baby steps Build solid foundation & confidence 1st
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @Molly_Levitt
LMurray_
Jan 17 @ 8:54 PM EST
A6: I think it's hard to go backwards so evaluate. What are your needs and priorities and does it meet them?
#EdSurgeChat
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:55 PM EST
A6: All new tech has some start up cost. Free tools like
#gafe
are great to start the digital shift. May need paid tools later
#EdSurgeChat
.
mjwints
Jan 17 @ 8:56 PM EST
Disagree - GAFE isn't free. We all pay for it w/our non-edu data. (which is a tradeoff I'm personally ok making...)
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
cjkorder
Jan 17 @ 8:56 PM EST
#edsurgechat
I agree G-Suite is very useful. Some paid products just don't live up to the hype.
In reply to @edtechSAE
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q5: What professional learning should be provided with GAFE? How do you assess the effectiveness?
#edsurgechat
#gafe
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
laertonEDU
Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
Molly_Levitt
- Moderator
Jan 17 @ 8:57 PM EST
Absolutely! The argument is not tech or no tech, its a decision between products
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @twoguysde
EdSurge
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks for joining this week’s
#edsurgechat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks for joining this week’s
#edsurgechat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Q6: GAFE is free. With costs of implementation, time, & professional learning, is it worth the investment over a paid product?
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks for joining this week’s
#edsurgechat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
ErinDHarding
Jan 17 @ 8:58 PM EST
Thanks to everyone who chatted with us tonight! Love hearing how everyone uses
#gafe
!
#EdSurgeChat
edtechSAE
Jan 17 @ 8:59 PM EST
Excellent chat everyone! Thanks so much. Enjoy the rest of your week.
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jan 17 @ 8:59 PM EST
TY
@Molly_Levitt
!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @EdSurge, @Molly_Levitt
