#BloomzChat Archive
Official Chat for communication tool Bloomz. Share thoughts and resources tweeted alongside #BloomzChat
Monday July 25, 2016
8:34 PM EDT
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@VSwens14
those tech standards are so important to 21st century learners!
#bloomzchat
#creatingdigitalcitizens
carannjon40
Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
❤️ that Ss or I can choose work to share. Yr-long record so no keeping stacks of papers for P/T conf.
#BloomzChat
ccr9
Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
Q4 Digital portfolio and integrating more technology in the classroom!
#BloomzChat
Little1Learning
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Alicia K teacher from MD here to find out about the new features rolling out
#BloomzChat
Papafirst
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q3: Hoping to encourage the parents to use
@BloomzApp
to communicate about birthdays so I won't have to make a class directory.
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@adrienne_dutton
and to have a more
#paperlessclassroom
#bloomzchat
#saveatree
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@Papafirst
@BloomzApp
Yes...I need to do this for next year! I didn't last year...Thanks for the idea!
#BloomzChat
kinderocks01225
Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
keeping parents informed!!!
#BloomzChat
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
Good for you!!!! We are so glad you joined
#BloomzChat
We incorporate fun PD as well as learn about
@BloomzApp
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#BloomzChat
Prize Form for July 25
https://t.co/2HqKmqzhuS
Last chance to sign up to win! Please only enter one time!
pete_marisa
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Do any of you have parents who are overwhelmed by the app and the amount of information?
#bloomzchat
participatelrn
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#bloomzchat
is live on rocking on
@particatelrn
https://t.co/OaKKFBUj24
Thanks for the tip
@hallwbc31
! Transcripts available after chat
cpatselas
Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: My S can share what they love with their Ps on
@BloomzApp
Love that idea, ownership and proud of their successes!
#BloomzChat
req671
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
@adrienne_dutton
OMG YES! Instead of rushing to write last min. announcements in planners, just send a post!
#BloomzChat
achaks
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@pete_marisa
Coming to
@BloomzApp
in September '16
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@pete_marisa
Mine Ps didn't indicate that during the year or on EOY survey. They 💙'd the app better than traditional methods!
#Bloomzchat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@jessicameacham
@Papafirst
this was my one of my fav parts - the P to P - they scheduled play dates, parties, everything
#bloomzchat
Papafirst
Jul 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q4: This will be my first try at digital portfolios, so I'm excited that
@BloomzApp
is going to add this feature!
#BloomzChat
STEMgal1
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@pete_marisa
My Ps loved it. They want to know what is going on in the class. Not one complaint!
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@pete_marisa
not really - you can see when that Ps have viewed it and they like being in the know!
#bloomzchat
cpatselas
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@jessicameacham
@pete_marisa
I agree Jessica...my parents loved the instant information right on their phones or in an email
#BloomzChat
Little1Learning
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4 looking forward to the
#studenttimelines
creating own digital portfolios
#21stcenturyskills
#BloomzChat
VSwens14
Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Q5
#BloomzChat
How will students navigate app to post
#studentportfolio
content? I have 4 classroom iPads to use.
@BloomzApp
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 of course, the big question - what is this behavior addition going to look like
@Little1Learning
@jessicameacham
#Bloomzchat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q5: What questions do you have about Bloomz?
#BloomzChat
bickd
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
Is it free?
#BloomzChat
1cruisingmama
Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q5:
@BloomzApp
when will a feature to setup & communicate w/students & 2-way messaging feature be implemented
#BloomzChat
Any future plans?
STEMgal1
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5 I am looking for ideas on how to encourage parents to sign up. Scavenger Hunt where P have to sign up as one of the tasks?
#BloomzChat
JuliWRoach
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5- Do the new features go Live on August 1? Can we archive a previous class to remain in contact or do we start over again?
#BloomzChat
tinakatz1
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: Compare to SeeSaw. My school is starting to use SS in the fall. Why/How is
@BloomzApp
better?
#bloomzchat
1cruisingmama
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: A 2way messaging & student feature would benefit H.S.Not sure about elem schools. Just a thought.
@BloomzApp
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@bickd
Yes!
@BloomzApp
is FREE
#BloomzChat
req671
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
A5: Can parents who sign up for SMS alerts initiate convos with me w/out having to release my personal number?
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@VSwens14
@BloomzApp
and will it work with other platforms - Droid, Chromebooks, Kindle Fires?
#bloomzchat
cpatselas
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@bickd
@BloomzApp
yes it is FREE!!!! All these wonderful things you can do and it is FREE! That is amazing to me
#BloomzChat
BloemkerAlicia
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
How easy is it to get the hang of (navigation)?
#BloomzChat
carannjon40
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
How will my students upload work when I have 1 iPad?
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@JuliWRoach
Here!
https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb
Transition to new year!
#BloomzChat
jmill517
Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5. Will Ss be able to keep their timelines from year to year?
#BloomzChat
teachingcritic
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: Do all parents receive the same access code? Could I just send them the app link and code to access?
#BloomzChat
CoveredNGlitter
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
I love the Bloomz App. It has enhanced the parent community. Is there a way to delete old parent messages from last year?
#BloomzChat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Join us as we host the
#TeacherFriends
chat on August 9th at 8 PM EDT. We hope you can join us!
#BloomzChat
teachingcritic
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: Will parents receive an email every time I post something? Can it be turned off? Will they receive app notifications also?
#BloomzChat
teachingcritic
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: Can families save photos I post on
@BloomzApp
?
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@teachingcritic
@BloomzApp
Yes! Ps can save photos to their own devices!
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@BloemkerAlicia
you pick it up right away!
#bloomzchat
#hitthegroundrunning
ccr9
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
Q5 Are student profiles are private and for their parents only?
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@teachingcritic
Depending on how they sign on, they receive notifications via app, email, or SMS text
#Bloomzchat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@CoveredNGlitter
yes - those messages are OLD!
#bloomzchat
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@tinakatz1
I will need some bee avatars for my busy bees!
#BloomzChat
carannjon40
Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Is there a way to delete albums from previous year(s)?
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT
What about compliance with FERPA and such?
#bloomzchat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@carannjon40
How to transition from one year to next
#BloomzChat
https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
.
@teachingcritic
Yes, parents can save photos in various ways! Downloading from web or app!
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@CoveredNGlitter
How to transition to new year
#bloomzchat
https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb
ccr9
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
Q5 Will he new behavior addition be private as well?
#BloomzChat
VSwens14
Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@req671
#BloomzChat
Yes-You'll PM via
@BloomzApp
. No personal # :)
ccr9
Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@achaks
@BloomzApp
Thanks you! Just double checking!
#BloomzChat
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT
.
@carannjon40
You can delete the class as an option and create a new one. Ideas here:
https://t.co/lwU0uFRXx6
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@teachingcritic
Yes. One access code for the class. I send them the PDF that the
@BloomzApp
generates for Ts!
#BloomzChat
Papafirst
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q6: The Behavior Tracking feature is going to be great for RTI. Would love to see this with academic features for RTI too!
#BloomzChat
VSwens14
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q6
#BloomzChat
&
@BloomzApp
Suggestion: Keep up your amazing hard work & know how much this gift &
#teachertool
is appreciated.
Little1Learning
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5 Can students upload work using a Chromebook?
#studenttimelines
#BloomzChat
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT
.
@ccr9
yes, behavior info will be private!
#BloomzChat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6: What suggestions do you have for future Bloomz updates?
#BloomzChat
JuliWRoach
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q6- A "Live" feature like Periscope/Facebook Live so we could use in cool activity without hassle of creating/uploading video.
#BloomzChat
STEMgal1
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6 Would love to be able to put info into folders in the media section.
#BloomzChat
1cruisingmama
Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q5:
@BloomzApp
YES! I have joined the FB page about a week ago. So far so good!
#BloomzChat
LauraBTRT
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
.
@Little1Learning
Yes, taking a photo with the webcam or by choosing a photo from a saved area works with
#Chromebooks
#BloomzChat
1cruisingmama
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q5: Lots of great info! I am getting a better understanding & learning about other features I didn't use previously
@BloomzApp
#BloomzChat
kinderocks01225
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
I would love to take videos on my phone and post to patents through app.
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@teachingcritic
Yes!
#BloomzChat
But they can switch
CoveredNGlitter
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q5: I wish there was a tab for wish list items that can constantly be updated
#BloomzChat
req671
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
A way to import other calendars, please! :D (i.e. Google Calendars, Outlook).
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@teachingcritic
Join the FB group for Bloomz Teachers...great way to discuss and share
#BloomzChat
joshpren
Jul 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q6
#BloomzChat
how about a way to incorporate a student ran blog or something students had control over with teacher approval
Little1Learning
Jul 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@JuliWRoach
I love this idea. Parent Ed opportunities
#vodcasting
#BloomzChat
jmill517
Jul 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Thanks
#BloomzChat
for getting me excited about using
@BloomzApp
this year!
achaks
Jul 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
@BloomzApp
Videos coming soon in Sep '16.
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
#BloomzChat
#TeacherFriends
when do you all start back to school? I start Sept 1!
Hrbeatty
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Sept 1st here too
#BloomzChat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Our prize winner for tonight is
@kinderocks01225
Congratulations! Bloomz will contact you soon!
#BloomzChat
req671
Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@achaks
@BloomzApp
And here I was, thinking it was a Mac calendar! Thanks for answering!
#BloomzChat
#suchanewbie
tinakatz1
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@jessicameacham
T week starts 8/22. Ss start 8/29.
#BloomzChat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you to everyone for an awesome chat! Join the Bloomz Teachers FB Group if you haven't already at
https://t.co/Dzvn18KzkX
#BloomzChat
cpatselas
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@achaks
@kinderocks01225
@BloomzApp
I don't believe how amazing this company is....as a teacher...You ask...and Bloomz delivers!
#BloomzChat
teenytinytechie
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
When will the new features be ready?
#anxiouslywaiting
#bloomzchat
BloemkerAlicia
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
August 15th!!! School starts for me!!
#BloomzChat
kinderocks01225
Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
yeah! !! Thanks so much ~I had fun tonight and can't wait for the next chat.
#BloomzChat
1cruisingmama
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you for an informative
#BloomzChat
Looking forward to learning more! :-)
@BloomzApp
Thank you again! Have a great evening! :-)
Little1Learning
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
August 15
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
Next chat is Aug 9 with the
#TeacherFriends
chat! It's a Tue!
#BloomzChat
@BloomzApp
req671
Jul 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
@BloomzApp
Heck no! Thank you for this awesome product!
#BloomzChat
#lessstressmoretech
cpatselas
Jul 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Love talking about my favorite
@BloomzApp
and following new teachers! This chat was amazing!
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
You did an amazing job! Using TweetDeck by chance?
#BloomzChat
@BloomzApp
STEMgal1
Jul 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Great Chat Everyone! Have a great evening. Thanks
@BloomzApp
for making a great product and seeking input from Ts.
#BloomzChat
achaks
Jul 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
we are as anxious to release the features :-) You will be hearing the dates soon. Please stay in touch us.
#BloomzChat
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
Ohhhh.....I have a tutorial if you want to take a peek! It's easier with TweetDeck!
#Bloomzchat
BloomzApp
- Moderator
Jul 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Missed
#BloomzChat
? The archive wll be posted here:
https://t.co/ApWmq6ovKF
achaks
Jul 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#BloomzChat
Thanks to our amazing Ambassadors for running these chats and engaging the community.
@BloomzApp
loves you all!
jessicameacham
Jul 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@kinderocks01225
TweetDeck tutorial
https://t.co/wrMhe97mbB
#BloomzChat
JuliWRoach
Jul 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Thanks
@BloomzApp
for another great
#BloomzChat
! I'm getting excited for school to start just talking about all of the features of Bloomz!
achaks
Jul 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@LauraBTRT
@Little1Learning
Looks like
#chromebook
support is already planned. So good news!!!
#BloomzChat
justmelle76
Jul 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@jessicameacham
We start August 17!! Teachers report the 10th.
#BloomzChat
participatelrn
Jul 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Thrilled to introduce
#bloomzchat
to
@participatelrn
! Full transcripts from 2nite's chat.
https://t.co/ScBa2tndmc
Thanks
@hallwbc31
buffett46
Jul 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Late to the party. Still trying to figure out this Twitter chat! Love Bloomz!
#BloomzChat