#INZpirED Archive
This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.
Friday May 13, 2016
10:30 PM EDT
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Welcome to
#INZPirED
...Topic for today is Learning Management System. Q1 coming up in a minute.
https://t.co/XLfJavo3Hs
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Q1: What LMS do you use and what are your favorite features?
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https://t.co/YH4TRQBwvH
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Sunny from Kathmandu joining in
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
A1: Google Classroom is my poison though use Edmodo too from time to time
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@KSThakral
Hi ya, Sunny:-)
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
@KSThakral
Perfect! Need to hear from PLN how they are finding
#GoogleClassroom
.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Waves aka Jena style
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
Whoop whoop I managed to make it .....Viv from NZ ....
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@DJCE57
I like the integration element -
#GAFE
has literally transformed the way we work
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@nzvh
Hi Viv
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
@nzvh
Woot! Viv is in da house!
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
A1: We used Moodle & Google Apps - single sigh non made life easier
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
@nzvh
Oh, I hear ya.
#GAFE
has definitely helped in the field of edu. How's Moodle?
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
This is Brian in Colorado, sashaying into the
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party already in progress. I teach MS students English.
nzvh
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
Waving Sunny
@KSThakral
& Diana
@DJCE57
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JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
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Been experimenting w/Adobe Prime. Not using how most do. Using as platform forTs using CritterKin can get materials & connect.
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Hi Brian
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@KSThakral
absolutely, not to mention collaborative work! Cut down scriptwriting time from 2-3 sessions to 30mins using
#GAFE
.
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1925MP
May 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
Hello
#INZpirED
team! A1- GAFE has changed many things in the field of education.
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Welcome to
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, Brian! Happy you could join us today.
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@1925MP
Welcome, Minakshi! Totally agree. Can you give us samples?
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
@KSThakral
Hi back, Sunny. Like yours, my practice feels like it's currently going through Googley phase changes.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
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Def - Moodle perhaps gives more control however GAFE is better integrated as a suite
https://t.co/PjKpRsr4nZ
LostArcNZ
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@KSThakral
combination of Moodle and Google classroom. Moodle for it's structure makes it good for High School...
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
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Q2, coming up in a minute...
https://t.co/sVmAA97BFB
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Thanks, Diana. Nice to be "here." :)
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@KSThakral
I heard about so many reverting to
#GoogleClassroom
. What level do you use this with?
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT
Q2: What are the features of your LMS that you like least?
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https://t.co/2OgW11IL25
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
So true - only negative I find is that sometimes it leads to a lack of experimentation
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Do you use an LMS? If so, which one? What features do you like best?
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@LostArcNZ
From 9+ in our school
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
A1 : A great management tool for teachers using GAFE is
#Hapara
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
@KSThakral
You mean in terms of trying other tools outside the Google-verse, or in some other way?
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1925MP
May 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@DJCE57
things that have supported interactivity, feedback and reflection for students & students.
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https://t.co/jajF6XzDdV
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
count on Jena to teach me something new each time. Can you please share its features?
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
I mean trying outside the Googleverse - often miss out on some gems
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DJCE57
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May 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@1925MP
Oh yes, I use all of them too. Immediate feedback is key,
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Going to need a few tweets, as I'm sitting in the middle of an intersection of platforms that don't play nicely together.
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@LostArcNZ
hmmm...been wanting to try with my 5th graders.
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT
Teachers do find
#Moodle
clunky,......
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https://t.co/rcHlod6mcl
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
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Def - Moodle perhaps gives more control however GAFE is better integrated as a suite
https://t.co/PjKpRsr4nZ
LostArcNZ
May 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@KSThakral
combination of Moodle and Google classroom. Moodle for it's structure makes it good for High School...
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@1925MP
Hi Minakshi - def GAFE has changed the way we teach dramatically and it is developing continuously
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JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@DJCE57
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A1A: It integrates seamlessly w/elearning generation tools I'm learning (translating CritterKin lessons into multimedia).
DJCE57
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May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
haha, by all means, tweet away, take your time. Looking forward to them.
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@1925MP
@leonie_hastings
@VipulaSharma1
Just jumped in Diana for a short chat. Carol from Long Island
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
My so-called LMS life 1/2: District-directed online gradebook=Infinite Campus. School-directed site for classes=Blackboard/Edline
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
Hi Jena
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Never dabbled with Prime - might need to look into it. Always good to have a varied toolset.
JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@DJCE57
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A1B: Means all materials - my readings, video, audio, animation, slides, interactive touch screen elements all in 1 place.
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
It's great that you can integrate with CritterKin. Sounds awesome.
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KSThakral
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May 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@LostArcNZ
Year 4 love it - that and email
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JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@DJCE57
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A1C: Then has sophisticated user monitoring tools w/ability to add quizzes, feedback, monitor who uses what when etc.
cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:47 PM EDT
@DJCE57
The statewide team is using Schoology to hold our documents as a collaborative tool across the state.
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A1
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@cvarsalona
@1925MP
@leonie_hastings
@VipulaSharma1
Welcome, Carol! so glad you can join us
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@KSThakral
Hi, Sunny. Time for my spring gallery and a digital composition from Kathmandu.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@nzvh
Like everything - If implemented well it is wonderful but often it isn’t..hence the clunkiness
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DJCE57
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May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@cvarsalona
Heard many good things about Schoology too.
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JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@DJCE57
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Should allow me to scale. I can't be in every classroom live, but I CAN record and present materials for Ts to use.
1925MP
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
Google Classroom: A Free Learning Management System
https://t.co/pfDWSK7xs9
@KSThakral
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
My so-called LMS life 2/2: Frequent GAFE-driven work flows with students and other teachers, but not as welcoming to parents (yet)
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@DJCE57
I love the Google Tools and use Google Docs as the work table for
#NYEDChat
's team of 9 moderators.
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A1
JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
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Take a look at this:
https://t.co/Gmg1MQIH0c
DJCE57
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May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
sounds amazing, Jena. Pre recording, and they may use again at anytime!
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
A big hello to all my
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friends.
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Think Moodle went a bit redundant for us once Google Drive came about.
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@1925MP
#Truth
!
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
Final Q for today on
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, coming up in a minute...
https://t.co/bZGYNjB8ra
cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@1925MP
Will you and your students contribute to my spring gallery?
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KSThakral
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May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
Thanks Jena
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@cvarsalona
My district sees some Schoology traction; I work at charter school, which hasn't boarded that particular train
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@cvarsalona
Hi back Carol
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1925MP
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
I find if students are asked they make sure to share, I have made sure to let parents know and share
@brianrozinsky
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
Lols .... We had a good impl but still found interface not as friendly as others
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https://t.co/f0oJCpQU4M
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
@nzvh
Like everything - If implemented well it is wonderful but often it isn’t..hence the clunkiness
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
@DJCE57
Do you use Google Tools?
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@LostArcNZ
That's good to know. We are making the switch next year. Good to get feedback from those who did the same.
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1925MP
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
Yes we will Carol
@cvarsalona
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
Q3: I am the genie & I can grant you 3 wishes. 'I wish my LMS can...'
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https://t.co/CU4tgKFn9s
DJCE57
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May 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Oh really? The resistance from us are from the Ts. They are used to the older LMS.
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@1925MP
With my middle schoolers, that line of communication often proves unreliable ;)
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KSThakral
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May 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT
@nzvh
We gave up on it too
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know exactly what you mean but have seen it look great in some schools with teams of people behind it
1925MP
May 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
What grade do you have Brian? I have a grade 5
@brianrozinsky
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nzvh
May 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
it's an ongoing process isn't it ? Reviewing, reworking, reflecting...
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https://t.co/1Fxhk7izwm
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
My so-called LMS life 2/2: Frequent GAFE-driven work flows with students and other teachers, but not as welcoming to parents (yet)
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@JenaiaMorane
amazing! please teach me, Jena, when we have our chat. Looking forward.
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
@1925MP
Wonderful. Check out instructions at invitational post
https://t.co/CWwGVy0S9f
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https://t.co/kRCqxxFWfa
JenaiaMorane
May 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT
@DJCE57
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Happy 2 share as I learn. Just finishingbasic CritterKin project ( A LOT 2 learn). Next=8-week, multimedia lessons - UGH
nzvh
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Agree ...think GAFE caters for diff types of learning, approaches etc, with better access
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https://t.co/kq5U4k5ZDm
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Think Moodle went a bit redundant for us once Google Drive came about.
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1925MP
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Sounds good and the deadline is good
@cvarsalona
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@KSThakral
Oh would love that! Please share and tag me. Would love to have a look.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
Great example of a
#Moodle
integrated course by
@LostArcNZ
Truly
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https://t.co/N278acZSWA
LostArcNZ
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@DJCE57
Here: One topic of 6 from my Y11 Moodle Course.
https://t.co/l6ZKqnJY5m
nzvh
May 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
Hi Carol 😀
@cvarsalona
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lesliefarooq
May 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
@DJCE57
This is a cool graphic! :)
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT
I would love 4
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friends 2 write alongside me 4 spring gallery.
#inspirationalquotes
#photo
#poem
Follow up
https://t.co/NeTvrTK4ZK
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@lesliefarooq
Thanks, Leslie! I love creating posters/collages. I do how to posters for my Ss and Ts
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@nzvh
Hi Viv. Did you see my invite to my new spring gallery? Link up here:
https://t.co/NeTvrTK4ZK
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.
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https://t.co/vAtGdCic8A
LostArcNZ
May 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@DJCE57
Here: One topic of 6 from my Y11 Moodle Course.
https://t.co/l6ZKqnJY5m
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:58 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Seen bit of that, but prior LMS options held no dramatic appeal for most Ts. Plus, I work w/awesome, open-minded folks :)
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Classroom and Drive folders allow a similar approach though
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https://t.co/CxuRW0bPcY
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@1925MP
6-8 (~ages 11-13, often intentionally and/or clumsily craving independence from authority figures!)
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:00 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
You are very lucky, Brian! It's my mission to get Ts on board the Google Train:-)
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:00 PM EDT
@nzvh
Indeed. Learning, always learning.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:01 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Definitely I think this is the next big thing for education. An effective platform to share across schools
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nzvh
May 13 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Not LMS chat but what tools do you use Diana.?
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https://t.co/EuDVLhPyNV
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT
@lesliefarooq
Thanks, Leslie! I love creating posters/collages. I do how to posters for my Ss and Ts
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1925MP
May 13 @ 11:02 PM EDT
It is a successful mission as many are seeing the benefits
@GoogleForEdu
brings to T's&S's
@DJCE57
@brianrozinsky
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:02 PM EDT
@DJCE57
I know! (In an ineluctable way, Twitter and its participants help me not take stuff like that for granted.)
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turnerhj
May 13 @ 11:02 PM EDT
Ready Guest post! "The Power of Connections to Help Our Students Reach Their Aspirations” TY
@KerryHawk02
https://t.co/x4AZOyZiqV
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KSThakral
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May 13 @ 11:03 PM EDT
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Great ideas - a platform for sharing between schools - the ultimate LMS. Imagine the choice!
#goosebumps
https://t.co/LcIu5tlogF
LostArcNZ
May 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@DJCE57
...make it open source and have an open source Moodle for NZ where we could all share in this way.
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:03 PM EDT
@nzvh
Oh I have soooo many, Viv. But my faves are iMonogram, Vintage Design, and Hand Drawn, etc. I should make a list...
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nzvh
May 13 @ 11:03 PM EDT
As an observation we had better uptake from Ts when we switched to Google 😉
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https://t.co/lmMh0PGRTg
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:00 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
You are very lucky, Brian! It's my mission to get Ts on board the Google Train:-)
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:04 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
I agree. I need SM to stay connected, otherwise I am stuck in a box.
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nzvh
May 13 @ 11:07 PM EDT
Agree great to get involved, challenged, share, make connections ....👏
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https://t.co/09pMnsxlDG
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:04 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
I agree. I need SM to stay connected, otherwise I am stuck in a box.
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:07 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
In that case use a Google Site
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https://t.co/Iwv24z6Wgo
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:08 PM EDT
@DJCE57
@nzvh
For virtual gilding of lilies, I've used Canva this year. And if we're talking design:
https://t.co/4vl9WwBB14
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 11:08 PM EDT
@nzvh
@DJCE57
Diana, do yo have a thumbnail poster or collage to share with us?
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nzvh
May 13 @ 11:08 PM EDT
Got to fly, fab chat, great to spend time with you , as always
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Ka kite ano
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:08 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Wouldn’t taking images of the notes work
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 11:09 PM EDT
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If you are awake for
#NYEDChat
5.16.16 8pmEST join in.
https://t.co/jYD5ABo3xr
DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:09 PM EDT
Thanks so much
#INZpirED
PLN for all that you shared today. You guys rocked the chat with all that you have shared. Happy Weekend!
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:09 PM EDT
@nzvh
Thanks Viv. Have a great weekend
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:09 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Thanks Diana
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topic ;)
1925MP
May 13 @ 11:10 PM EDT
Thank you Diana
@DJCE57
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#PLN
brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:10 PM EDT
Nice hanging with you globally connected folks at
#INZPirED
. Enjoy your weekend.
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:12 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Haha - perfectionism is the bane of a normal teaching life
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but we all fall for it from time to time :)
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:12 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Thanks for joining in Brian
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KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:13 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
If I was a edu tech developer, I’d be so happy with this conv - so many great ideas
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:13 PM EDT
@KSThakral
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
Say yes to iteration, meh to perfection?
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cvarsalona
May 13 @ 11:13 PM EDT
@DJCE57
Good night,
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. I will be at an away conference next week so I might be too tired to join you on Fri.
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:14 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
@LostArcNZ
@DJCE57
meh meh meh
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:)
KSThakral
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:17 PM EDT
@cvarsalona
@DJCE57
Thanks for joining in Carol. Always a pleasure.
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brianrozinsky
May 13 @ 11:17 PM EDT
@LostArcNZ
@KSThakral
@DJCE57
Well, we can hope. My theory: Iteration dream it's perfection, then wakes up & gets back to work.
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DJCE57
- Moderator
May 13 @ 11:27 PM EDT
@cvarsalona
@nzvh
oh, great idea Carol! Will do that and list all the apps I use.
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