Our goals are to connect grads and current students, share ideas and advice, and be inspired. #ElonEd chat brings together experienced teachers and novice teachers to discuss best practices. We see our chat as a way to mentor future teachers who are students at Elon, and anyone who wants to join us in that effort is welcome.
Welcome to the #ElonEd chat! Our goals are to connect grads, current students, fac/staff, and other educators to share ideas and advice and to be inspired.
The key--and the struggle--is to have as much fun with it as you can while also thinking critically about the function of the curriculum as a whole. Fortunately, #ElonEd trains you to do this well.
FQ1 did you know there was an edcamp last weekend? It was awesome. Have you thought about going to one? #EdcampBullCity is in January. Book your calendar. #eloned
Welcome to tonight’s #NCTEchat! This month, we’re celebrating all things writing because October 20 is one of our favorite days of the year--the National Day on Writing! https://t.co/Pm9IkfLVYI#WhyIWrite
The #ElonEd moderators this evening are @KyleHamstra and @MsConesTweets. We are looking forward to the conversation! Our topic is Enhancing Student Learning with Technology.
Jeff Carpenter, Associate Prof of Education & Director of @ElonEdFellows acquirer of various non-Elon degrees in '93, 97', '00, '09. #ElonEd Trying to chat & put this one to bed:
Jeff Carpenter, Associate Prof of Education & Director of @ElonEdFellows acquirer of various non-Elon degrees in '93, 97', '00, '09. #ElonEd Trying to chat & put this one to bed:
Hi #eloned! Rebekah Davis here: '95 Elon Grad in Middle Grades Ed and I'm now a PhD student and #eci201 instructor @NCStateCED. Excited about the topic tonight, and hoping we will see some other 🐺s!
Erin Hone, Teacher Educator in #ElonEd. Trying to follow along on my phone as I get kids ready for school tomorrow. Excited to read the transcript to learn from you all!
Robin French | NYC | 2015 grad | MS math (7th and 8th grade). Finally able to join the chat but only here for a bit. Also new to teaching MS. Taught HS math for 3 years in NC. #ElonEd
Absolutely! Also: I was reading #lisadelpit ‘s Multiplication is for White People book the other day and was thrilled to hear #eloned mentioned! Not the hashtag per se, but the school of ed’s work with community partnership projects! 🙌🏻 #eloned
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@scomorrison, @WendellMiddle, @KyleHamstra
I'm Kyle, Elementary STEM Specialist, and I'm thrilled to be co-moderating #ElonEd chat with @MsConesTweets. DYK? Kelsey is both a graduate of #ElonEd AND my school @DDEDolphins, where she is currently a kindergarten teacher.
A1: I will be the first to say that I am not a fan of tech, but I would like something that can translate content into any language. Also, as a SS teacher, I want my students to have access to all kinds of primary sources. #ElonEd
A1: I would love to have 1:1 devices for my kinders. I would love for these to be iPads, however, I am learning to love the handful of chromebooks that we have so wouldn’t mind a class set of those as well! #ElonEd
A1: I would love to have tech flow like flexible seating! An area with desktops, another with laptops, one with iPads, extra headphones & chargers, etc! #ElonEd
I would want laptops and tablets, because I believe these are simple forms of technology that every young child should become comfortable using. I want to have a balance of technology and hands on writing and reading! I would also love to have a sphero #ElonEd
A1 technologies that share learning. Technology that isn’t the focus. What I mean is that you see the learning and collaboration first and tech 75th #eloned
A1: I would love for my class to gave access to Desmos and dynamic math programs such as GeoGebra and Geometer's Sketchpad. Whether it'd be Chromebooks or Ipads, I want my students to be able to see the visualization of math and how it comes in many representations. #ElonEd
A1: Although I am still skeptical about integrating a wide variety of technology from the start, I do think a 1:1 ratio is an ideal setup in most classrooms. Ipads or Chromebooks depending on the age of the Ss #ElonEd
A1 technologies that share learning. Technology that isn’t the focus. What I mean is that you see the learning and collaboration first and tech 75th #eloned
A1: I rely on mobile devices (phones, mostly) for class, even outside in the #forestclassroom. When inside, I like document cameras to share student work and keep everyone literally on the same page. Internet access, too. Is that a technology? #ElonEd
pencils, paper, markers, crayons, butcher paper to remind my Ss that extraordinary thinking can occur with ordinary tools. every S with a device and a projector would also be nice for independent investigation and sharing #eloned#isuenged and other stuff I'm forgetting
A1: I previously was 1:1 with Chromebooks. My new school has iPad accessibility. In a perfect world, I would effectively integrate the technology when appropriate and use old school methods when not using devices. I feel like I have a lot to learn when using the tech #ElonEd
A1: A Dash robot is definitely on my wishlist. I saw an amazing presentation about it at NCTM this past year and how it can be used to teach kindergarteners about coding and cardinality #ElonEd
A1: I would love to eventually be 1:1 with Ipads-there are just so many apps I could use and the Ipads are easier for some of my student with fine motor deficits to use. #ElonEd
A1: In a perfect world, I would want all of my students to have the “technology” of Maslow first...but after that, it’d be nice to have 1:1 chromebooks + a few iMacs in every classroom 😏 #ElonEd
A1: I'll take whatever they give me! Bare minimum: I want a tech to communicate (even if just paper&markers), something to collaborate (Google is my fave lately), a tool for creation (let's do a bot), & something to facilitate critical thinking (let's use Twitter!) #ElonEd
I think Ipads are better because students can use their fingers to draw figures and graphs on them. I feel like students learn better when they can draw, write, and drag! #ElonEd
A1: Can I say all of them? A well-stocked building where I could experiment and learn from other teachers would be ideal. Real-world tech too. The kind of stuff students will see in the workforce. #eloned
A1: I want technologies that can enhance and transform learning anywhere, anytime. I want platforms that are not restricted to school campus or calendar. I think this is the future of learning, and I think #GAFE is on to something. #ElonEd#gsuiteedu#googleedu
A1: I also love a document camera for students to share their work and highlight similarities and differences. Having taught in an era where 1:1 was not common, I’d love the chance to experience that with my students! #ElonEd
A1 look for tools that all students to manipulate data. Learn the why something is happening. A lot of tools allow students to get to an endpoint and not know the journey #eloned
My ideal classroom would have computers for my students to access as needed and a projector. I want my students to be comfotable using technology but I don't want them to be dependent on it. I would also like to have microscopes and other scientific technology #ELonEd
I have that spacial-processing disorder where I can't make the paper move under a doc camera the right way. If I'm trying to move it to the left it takes a solid 30-seconds to get it right. I ended up giving mine to another teacher. #eloned
A1: In a perfect world, I would want all of my students to have the “technology” of Maslow first...but after that, it’d be nice to have 1:1 chromebooks + a few iMacs in every classroom 😏 #ElonEd
A1: All this technology requires a big classroom. I do not like it when all the plastic, metal, cords, storage units, etc. DOMINATE the classroom. There needs to be windows, high ceilings, art supplies, moveable furniture, a doorway to the outdoor classroom... #ElonEd
I have also seen it become an issue if a program is hard for students to navigate or follow. In addition, if one S is having technical difficulties, it can set them back at no fault of their own #ElonEd
I also don't want my biological kids on a screen all day so I'm very aware of how much time my students spend on computers. The last thing I want is for them to be on a laptop every class! #eloned
I've seen this as well! How can we create classroom communities where SS are encouraged to help problem-solve and use these technical difficulties as learning moments? #ElonEd
my #isuenged students are using twitter this semester and it allows us to bring in a wide range of sources to bear on our class convos. plus, it widens their circle of mentors. #eloned
A2: I'm going to give the cliche "internet" answer. next week I am teaching on the conquistadores so I am having them do their own research (on preapproved sites) and then share what they have learned. not the most creative, but hey #ElonEd
A2: As a #ddeSTEM specialist, we reuse materials. Ss in the next class tear apart these racecars and build their own. I 💚 using @Flipgrid for students to record videos of their designs/strategies. Archiving changes the experience. #FlipgridFever#ElonEdhttps://t.co/hUrXM93Gly
Fifth graders accessed their #ddestem#Flipgrid videos to reconstruct their racecar prototype, before making modifications. #FlipgridFever soared higher each time they'd play, pause, and replay. The detailed archive is just the starting line @Flipgrid. #sci5P11#TheGreat5thGrRace
A2: My CT used a document camera when I was her student teacher & it is still one of my favorite tech tools in the classroom. It is great for zooming in on parts of a text during read alouds. Students can also model different concepts under the camera. #ElonEd
When I was in middle school all of the teachers got smartboards... and we maybe used them twice in the whole year. It was a huge waste of money. #ElonEd
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@jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass, @brogers_20
A2: I've been using Read & Write for Google with some of my students-it has features for speech to text, text to speech, vocabulary lists, simplifying texts on websites (& more) that helps my students better access grade level content. #ElonEd
Yes Jeff! I think back to a visual @scomorrison shared in thr summer 2 sesson of #MED523 with a landfill full of unused/outdated tech. We have to think...is this tech. Just replacing something we can do paper & pencil...or..does it actual enhance learning??? #ElonEd
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@jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass, @brogers_20, @scomorrison
A2: My CT uses a document camera to have students walk through examples of problems. This gets students up and active and more invested in their learning by presenting in font of the class. He also uses Canvas to have students submit homework and give feedback. #ElonEd
A2: My CT uses the document camera daily and shows her journal so that Ss can see exactly what needs to be in theirs. GoNoodle is also used frequently if Ss have been sitting for a while #ElonEd
When I was in middle school all of the teachers got smartboards... and we maybe used them twice in the whole year. It was a huge waste of money. #ElonEd
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@jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass, @brogers_20
I so agree with tools to manipulate data! Whether they use Excel, SAS, R - it doesn’t matter as much as getting to play with numbers , look from different perspectives, answer different questions #eloned
A2 another tool I like to use is @ThePocketLab It is such a useful probe. Attach it to hot wheels for velocity or in foam sports balls to look at accuracy or under plastic to look at temperature #ElonEd
A2: One of my favorite technologies I've ever used in a placement is Flipgrid. As a final writing piece, Ss recorded the speeches they drafted nominating their favorite movie for an award. It made Ss' writing real, expanded their audience, and helped them revise #ElonEd
A2: My CT uses livebinder! Students can access info at school or home & look through a variety of information that they don't have time to review in class #ElonEd
When I was in middle school all of the teachers got smartboards... and we maybe used them twice in the whole year. It was a huge waste of money. #ElonEd
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@jeffpcarpenter, @Courtintheclass, @brogers_20
A2: my class just used a SPHERO and I loved it! it's a little robot students can code. I think its a fun tool that can be used for all subjects #ElonEd
A2: My CT has 1:1 tech in her classroom and uses GoogleClassroom and Xtra Math most. This week I am using a BrainPop vid and quiz to introduce a lesson on fossils! #ElonEd
A2: I began using Screen cast o’matic last spring. I learned about it from a former colleague and really liked it. I loved it when I was going to be out for PD or something. #ElonEd
A2: I'm on a Google tool collaborative kick lately. Love how groups can work together in doc, slides, & connect those to a Hangout. Benefit: Immediate collaboration. Also for stu, awesome to see teacher click in and put comments right away! #ElonEd
Agreed! My own kids have NEVER come home jazzed about being in front of a screen all day. Their most memorable lessons are conversational, experiential, interactive... #ElonEd
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@schledorn, @MacleanWilson1, @MsConesTweets
I also still love the document camera! Great for showing some materials and workbooks that are used in some EC curriculum too (ex: Language for Learning & VMath!) #ElonEd
A really love @Flipgrid - we used it as a staff intro tool thanks to an idea I got from @MelanieCFarrell, several teachers at @WendellMiddle use it for S reflection, and our band teacher @cat_slade uses it to assess musical proficiency highly efficiently! #ElonEd
A2: I've started using picture book makers as digital portfolios. They add a few pages per topic and at the end of the unit they've got something engaging and informational to use for review. Storyjumper is the easiest free tool I've found. #eloned
Getting more minority students in AP classes can be helped by a teacher (yes, you), coach or mentor suggesting they should do it . I ask all of my students about the courses they signed up for next year and why #ElonEd
This is SO important. My new school was 100% 1:1 last year and they revised the tech usage policy because the Ss were on it all the time. I want to find that balance of using it when its beneficial to their learning and putting it away when it’s not. #ElonEd
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@scomorrison, @schledorn, @MacleanWilson1, @MsConesTweets
A2: One of my high school teachers @theoryofpace has a green screen in her English classroom. Her students have made videos about the books they're reading #ElonEd
A:2 I will use the app #Epic... probably one of the first apps I will use w students bc it gives them a great opportunity to read a variety of genres on their interest & level, while opening up an windowfor class discussions. Real world, Real talk, Real purpose...#ElonEd
It is important for students to create portfolio building items for either college or career. Items that are in an LMS aren’t easily accessible #ElonEd
If you're with ABSS, there's a way teachers can get a free account & students can get accounts through AT department. I think there is also a free version with part of the features you can download. #ElonEd
A3 you have to have a backup plan. Sometimes tech just won’t work that day. And don’t get discouraged when it happens. Students pick up on that and they copy it. #ElonEd
A3: A challenge I find in kinder is finding the time to teach how to use different tech tools. Each tool is slightly different. I have found that starting from the beginning allows you that time to teach the tools so that you can effectively later on! #ElonEd
A:2 I will use the app #Epic... probably one of the first apps I will use w students bc it gives them a great opportunity to read a variety of genres on their interest & level, while opening up an windowfor class discussions. Real world, Real talk, Real purpose...#ElonEd
A3: Avoiding the notion that just because they're young they can do all things with technology. Also, home access is an issue for a lot of my students. #eloned
A3: Technology isn't always reliable and can die, crash, or take forever to load. In addition, my Ss never remember their password, so logging on takes up half the class. They are told to write it down, but they don't typically do so #ElonEd
A3: Ss do occasionally act irresponsibly using technology (particularly with some of the freedom of Google chats and emails). Setting clear expectations and teaching about digital citizenship can help with this! #ElonEd
A3: A big challenge is students becoming distracted from the technology. But to overcome it, make sure the activity is engaging and productive. Keep students busy so they don't have time for distractions. #ElonEd
A3:There are so many new tools coming at you regularly, learn to focus on/find what your kids need, then be prepared and persistent. Test drive. Backup plan. Don't give up/freak out when it doesn't work on the first click. Stu will learn from how you deal with the issues! #ElonEd
A3 have lots of options. I try to focus on tool choice. Let students pick the right tool for them. Options give you and students better tech experiences #eloned
A3: So we have yet to talk about phones, especially in high school. Everyone's addicted to Snapchat and Instagram and teachers have to find a balance of phones in the class and how they can be beneficial and harmful. This is something I could use some advice on! #ElonEd
A3: A challenge I see most frequently is a variety of technical difficulties that are not anyone's fault and a possible solution is always having a backup option that can accomplish the same goal in a different way #ElonEd
I usually have some Ss who are uncomfortable with using a new tool and doubt its value (like Twitter for example). So I try to create multiple opportunities for them to engage and find value...and model engagement and learning myself #eloned#isuenged
A3: Tech crashes sometimes. Be ready with a backup plan, but resist the urge to write it off entirely-good tech use can make learning more efficient, more effective, and more relevant.
Shameless plug: “15 tips for new teachers” by yours truly🤓
https://t.co/KKvgn2NSaK#ElonEd
In my placement last year, I chose four Ss at the beginning of each lesson to be my teacher assistants. I gave them bright green badges that said "Ask Me!" in case Ss had questions about directions or tech. It saved me a lot of time! #ElonEd
A3: Teaching them digital responsibility. Also helping students appropriately draft an email. Seems silly but often times emails come through as if they are texting — bad grammar and lack of punctuation. #ElonEd
A3: There are always so many new tech options to consider-it can be a lot to master them all & keep up with all of the newest apps. & I always think about if I use a technology, will I still be implementing my EC curriculum with fidelity? #ElonEd
I'm so glad that you brought up the issue of access. That is a serious problem when it comes to equity in schools. Only using the tech in the classroom doesn't necessarily address the issue of knowledge of what to do with it. #ElonEd
I feel like a lot of educators want the technology just to say they have it. But 9 times out of 10 the activity students are doing on a screen could be done in real life. Students miss the opportunity to have actual experiences #ElonEd
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@robinbfrench, @scomorrison, @schledorn, @MsConesTweets
I want my #ElonEd students to notice this tweet. 1:1 is not magical in and of itself. It takes a thoughtful and masterful teacher to use such #edtech well.
This is SO important. My new school was 100% 1:1 last year and they revised the tech usage policy because the Ss were on it all the time. I want to find that balance of using it when its beneficial to their learning and putting it away when it’s not. #ElonEd
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@scomorrison, @schledorn, @MacleanWilson1, @MsConesTweets
I think the biggest thing is to remember BALANCE. Don't use too much technology in your class but don't eliminate it completely. Teaching kids a healthy balance is so important. #ElonEd
A3 sometimes the hot new tech doesn’t fit your classroom or your management style. It is hard to balance giving students that experience and not having them get frustrated #eloned
A:3 Monitoring student progress...#ElonEd this will be my first time w 1:1 & it is something I will gradually figure out how to fine tune... I'll take suggestions! #babysteps
If a screen is the best way to teach a lesson then I'm fine using one, but I find many lessons devolve into "computer worksheets" if I'm not careful. Sometimes taking a walk around the building and talking suits the lesson better than a screen could. #eloned
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@KyleHamstra, @MsConesTweets, @robinbfrench, @scomorrison, @MacleanWilson1, @KerryHawk02
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This is a quick guide that explains a lot of the features-I shared this with my gen. ed. teachers & parents of students with the program. #ElonEd
Yes! I think technology and social media are great and has positive things about them. That said I worry that it’s also detrimental to our youth. For some I fear it’s taking away their creativity and ability to think. Some are just too dependent on it. #ElonEd
A3: I had all these huge plans to use tech in meaningful ways, but then I have to be cautious and pull over for a pitstop when kids race in a direction different than mine. #Elonedhttps://t.co/jk1JYaZTUd
It's important to weigh if it really is helpful to students to use tech. Face to face interactions and collaboration without a screen need to be taught too! #ElonEd
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@MacleanWilson1, @robinbfrench, @scomorrison, @schledorn, @MsConesTweets
A3: Ss do occasionally act irresponsibly using technology (particularly with some of the freedom of Google chats and emails). Setting clear expectations and teaching about digital citizenship can help with this! #ElonEd
I've had a few typos myself this evening...& I dislike typos- almost as much as @scomorrison...but excitement over the chat trumps grammar! #Priorities#ElonEd
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@MsConesTweets, @nathan_stevens, @scomorrison
Also realize that technology may not be the best way to teach a concept. Use SM as a means to share their knowledge and the classroom excellence. You have to tell your story these days #hashtageverything#ElonEd
I see this in my placement classroom as well. I've seen Ss working on a task that would have taken 20 minutes without technology but instead it took 2 hours and I'm not even sure anyone mastered the intended learning goal #ElonEd
A4: Taking a worksheet and having students complete it electronically is not the idea. It is not enhancing any of the learning they are doing. They are just doing it on a different platform. I don’t like worksheets anyway, but just an example #ElonEd
I agree. Students know how to operate technology but they don't know how to use it professionally. Even simple etiquette about when it's appropriate to be on your phone should be taught #ElonEd
I have seen teachers be VERY explicit about when phones can be out and used. Like, "No phones out right now. I take it if I see it. Then, "Get your phones out; it is time to use them." #ElonEd
I live in the world of beta and that is how I want students to live. Everyone makes mistakes that ok. Just keep rocking it. #eloned#professionalmistakemaker
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@Jonesa7Jones, @MsConesTweets, @scomorrison
A4: Tech shouldn't be used when asking students to think critically about material. Too often students want to know the right answer and will turn to the crutch of the internet for the "right" answer. #eloned
You should not use technology for hw. Not every student has internet access or have parents comfortable with technology. And I think it's important teachers can see a student's work, especially for math. #ElonEd
A3: Tech crashes sometimes. Be ready with a backup plan, but resist the urge to write it off entirely-good tech use can make learning more efficient, more effective, and more relevant.
Shameless plug: “15 tips for new teachers” by yours truly🤓
https://t.co/KKvgn2NSaK#ElonEd
A3: Using the right tool with the right lesson. To make sure this happens its important to consider whether the tech is truly enhancing learning or acting as a substitute.
Also Ts must be flexible with tech- especially when it goes wrong! #ElonEd
A4 tech can replicate the way a physical items moves when you apply a force to it. Also it takes time to teach how to use a tech when a toy or a papercraft can do the same thing #ElonEd
A4: My CT currently does not use the chrome books in a way that enhances learning. Though she means well, chrome books are only used when they have to be for testing. She also uses a document camera, but only so Ss can COPY the answers, rather than LEARN them #ElonEd
This is a good point...I think it is easy to assume that just because our youth grow up "tech savvy"...doesn't mean they will come with the initial skill set needed for a tech task...that requires a whole different pathway. #ElonEd
A4: If you use technology with certain aspects of EC curriculum, you will not be implementing them with fidelity! I have to be careful to use tech appropriately so my students get the research-based curriculum they need. #ElonEd
For statistics, they could collect data from Instagram. Each person pick 10 people you know and record their last 5 posts whether they included themselves and their gender. Combine your data with 4 classmates & do a chi-square #ElonEd
A4 a lot of times the tech is there to teach force and motion but it is way more fun to build to do it with hot wheels and track or with a paper marble run. You can adjust those builds as students come up with ideas #ElonEd
A4: You shouldn't use tech for something that students wouldn't have to use tech for in the workplace! Usually, this means options. Allow students to choose online calendar vs paper planner because this is a "real-world" skill #ElonEd
Technology and social media are a mixture of both good and bad, no? In some ways, students are reading and writing and creating more than ever! #ElonEd
I think kids will invent new ways to communicate that differs from what their parents use. Tech has maybe made it more homogeneous, but if the point of language is to communicate something to an audience, the kids are doing that just fine. #eloned
When someone tells that to me in "real life," I have a hard time. My phone in and of itself isn't bad. In fact, it transforms my life most of the time. Check out the reasons this couple could be using phones for good. Shameless plug, #ElonEd: https://t.co/UMIJRmzGji
A4: You should not use tech when what you want to do is better done on paper or in person. What do you want stu to MAKE or DO? Choose carefully the tools best suited to your purpose. #ElonEd
A:4 Tech should not be used to just give something extra, ex. For our AIG Gifted learners...a platform to work or research on a PBL would be a much more worthy opportunity and use for tech.#ElonEd
A4: I do not think technology enhances S learning if it is used in the same way every moment of the day. I have seen a classroom where students were on iPads all day long and I felt like it became the teacher and was not effective for every learner #ElonEd
I think social media is redefining what grammar *is*. The English language is always evolving. There were folks in Shakespeare’s time complaining he was taking too many liberties with the language. #kidstoday#amiright#eloned
Interesting point, right? Maybe the style of communication really depends on the platforms being used and the kind of audience to whom the message is sent? #ElonEd
Sadly I have to head out early but thanks for a great #ElonEd chat, @KyleHamstra and @MsConesTweets. Glad to return to the chat and looking forward to future ones. Have a great week everyone! #ElonEd
A4: I don't like using tehcnology if my students have to think about something for an extended period of time. They like to use tech for quick answers and move on to the next thing, but I find they often miss a lot because of that speed. #eloned
Or an increased focus on knowing your audience and learning to switch styles. The issue with that is that we're seeing adults fired for what they post on private social media, so I'm not sure where the line should be. #eloned
Yes!! Technology shouldn't replace the students as experimenters and explorers either. Students need to do things for themselves... and dragging and dropping on a smartboard doesn't count #ElonEd
Or use the tech to enhance their knowledge base or background of forces & motion & see if they incorporate that into their final product! YEAH! #ElonEd
This is a good point...I think it is easy to assume that just because our youth grow up "tech savvy"...doesn't mean they will come with the initial skill set needed for a tech task...that requires a whole different pathway. #ElonEd
Maybe, @schledorn, but don't you think kids grow up in a world where they can just Google for quick answers? Does pace or depth depend on the content being learned? #ElonEd
Google docs and slides are a great tool! It's super easy to user friendly and it allows students to calloborate without having to schedule meetings. #ElonEd
A4: A T I've observed did not use the chrome books in a way that enhanced learning. Though they meant well, chrome books were only used when they had to be for testing. A document camera was used, but only so Ss could COPY the answers, rather than LEARN them #ElonEd
A5: So many different platforms for this! I would definitely use @Flipgrid with my kinders. We actually did this last year to connect my class with students all over to learn about different cultures. We can see videos they uploaded and respond back and forth. #ElonEd
Doc. camera to model problems (ex:VMath) & show parts of EC curriculum they have to respond to (ex: Language for Learning or Corrective Reading Level A) & enlarge things for visually impaired students, Go Noodle-Free Sensory breaks! (1/2) #ElonEd
q5: great question! google doc for brainstorming and Wordpress/wix/weebly for final draft sharing? also, might have Ss brainstorm with each other about the best medium for sharing their ideas, given their topic and target audience #eloned#isuenged
To an extent, yes. Confusing facts and opinions, not noticing mislabeled historical pictures, even looking up medical symptoms. Many of our questions have nuance and subtleties that are often missed when we search things quickly. Pausing to ask the right question can help #eloned
A5: Padlet is free and would be easy to share links and comments on a variety of topics across classrooms (maybe even for book clubs across schools?) #ElonEd
Epic-free books of all kinds with read aloud options, Read & Write for Google (chrome extension), Class Dojo-schoolwide PBIS & some free social skill videos, occasionally BrainPop to help build background knowledge #ElonEd
A5: Google, Skype, twitter- there are so many ways to connect and collaborate. #ElonEd
Snail mail is great too- I wouldn't know how to address a letter if I hadn't done so in elem school to write to my pen pal!
A5: I wish I could come up with something better than using Google Drive, but it's a great way Ss can be collaborative at the same time. Definitely have to keep an eye out so that everything is school appropriate #ElonEd
A:5 I'm thinking of putting a little twist in this idea. Now that I'm back in the lower grades, I've thought about reading Flat Stanley books, then sending him different locations & corresponding w technology, using tech to learn about the places he goes, cultures, norms.#ElonEd
& my kids really like VMathLive which comes with the VMath curriculum-it has videos where they can relearn and practice concepts & then a video game math component where they can play against each other. (I guess 3/3 :D) They can use it at home too!#ElonEd
A6: Chromebooks are new for us this year. My kinders are taking on @GoogleEdu and have their first #GoogleClassroom assignment coming up this week! #ElonEd
For me...looking thru google docs becomes a nightmare! I've started a system though so my most used docs are in a folder I created linked to my e-mail, so I have quick access. #ElonEd
