#TECHtalkGA Archive | Participate

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #TECHtalkGA! Q1: Welcome! Tell us your name/dist/role and your fav go-to resource for #edtech news and research.

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MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Wow! Looks like we have some work to do filling in the map! #TECHtalkGA

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1 @ClintWinter IT Coordinator for Elbert County Schools. My twitter lists! #TECHtalkGA

CLoweryITS Oct 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A1: Carrie, Cobb County, Technology Training Specialist, @Twitter is my go to for #edtech info. #techtalkga

apsitjen Oct 2 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Jen Hall, #Edtech Specialist for @apsinstructtech @apsupdate - @iste for resources #TECHtalkGA

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Justin Mewborn Forsyth County Vickery Creek Middle School ITS. My go-to for ed tech articles and resources is EdSurge. #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #TECHtalkGA! Q1: Welcome! Tell us your name/dist/role and your fav go-to resource for #edtech news and research.

CharlesBeusse Oct 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: Charles Beusse, Dawson Co. School District, Instructional Technology Coach. Happy to be here tonight! #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A1: Hey everyone! I'm Angela, Dist ITS for MS/HS in Forsyth Co. My favs are @feedly & @twitter LOL

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #TECHtalkGA! Q1: Welcome! Tell us your name/dist/role and your fav go-to resource for #edtech news and research.

librarylew Oct 2 @ 9:02 PM EDT

A1: I'm Jennifer Lewis, a media specialist in Cherokee County. #TECHtalkGA

Lpstieve Oct 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Patrick/Brantley County/media specialist - go to ed tech resource #1 Twitter #2 @Blake_Johns-there’s your credit! #TECHtalkGA

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Pam Inabinett, ITS in South Carolina...a little to the right of you guys. @Twitter & PLN is my go to for resources #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @mrshowell24, @Twitter

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Deborah. Media and Tech Specialist at Dawson County HS. Twitter is my new fave resource!#TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A1: Jim from Fayette County. CTO. Twitter, @edutopia, @EdSurge are just a few awesome resoruces! #TECHtalkGA

SFMSBen Oct 2 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Ben, AP @SouthForsythMS in Forsyth County! Fav #edtech news and updates have to be @twitter and @MmeBurgess #TECHtalkGA #forsythpln

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q2: When measuring classroom #edtech integration, do you prefer SAMR, TPACK, LoTi, something else? Why?

edtechteach3 Oct 2 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Brian -Dawson County Technology #techtalkGA

CLoweryITS Oct 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A2: Always been a fan of SAMR but have recently begun seeing the benefits of LoTi. #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hey, Jennifer! Will you be at the Drive In Conf on 10/23? Maybe we can meet F2F then! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @librarylew

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2: I’ve seen success with SAMR. I like it because I see it is very practical to teach and explain #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2: SAMR is a great starting point. Relatively easy to explain and understand. Not all lessons need to be Redefinition! #TECHtalkGA

SFMSBen Oct 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2: I've never read a question and completely had no idea what it's talking about. Look forward to googling these acronyms! #TECHtalkGA

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q2: SAMR is easy but LoTI gives you more info #TECHtalkGA

edtechteach3 Oct 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 Used to go with SAMR but now using LoTi #techtalkGA

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: Familiar w/SAMR, need to check out the others. Sadly, I don't always jump into measuring classroom tech integration. #TECHtalkGA

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Dont mean to sound like a newbie, but would love to know some suggestions on this. What is the easiest that gives the best data. #techtalkga

CharlesBeusse Oct 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: I have used the loti “sniff test” with success in the past. I found it to be a pretty easy indicator of tech integration #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

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mycalfdoll Oct 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: I like SAMR, because it's simple, but effective in giving feedback. Easy brainstorm guidance: "how could we get to next level?"#edtech
In reply to @MmeBurgess

Blake_Johns Oct 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Blake Johns, Instructional technology specialist, okefenokee RESA. Thanks @Lpstieve. @Edulastic is a fantastic resource #TECHtalkGA

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

I knew SAMR, buit not the others. In the same boat! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @SFMSBen

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q3: What is a way that you feel current technology integration models disappoint or don't stack up?

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Yes! This is what I think is so important to understand! I try to avoid the ladder explanation, go w/coffee drinks instead #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @JFarm

Blake_Johns Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA SAMR is a good starting point. But I agree that Loti will give you more information especially for admin when observing.

edtechteach3 Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Yes! Charles bringing the sniff test! @KSUITEC #TECHtalkGA

CharlesBeusse Oct 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: I have used the loti “sniff test” with success in the past. I found it to be a pretty easy indicator of tech integration #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I have a really good article I'll find and share out! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @SFMSBen

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A3: Good information and guidance from each of the models. It's how and why that is important. Take what works for your school #TECHtalkGA

Blake_Johns Oct 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Coffee analogy ftw #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess, @JFarm

Blake_Johns Oct 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

The sniff test is a great resource for admin #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @edtechteach3, @KSUITEC

CLoweryITS Oct 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A3: I wish there were sub groups in things like SAMR for the teachers who are just beginning to integrate tech. #techtalkga

MrsBayerLSMS Oct 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: Sarah, 6th grade ELA teacher in Forsyth County joining late & trying to catch up! #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Yes, exactly! Redefinition & Transformation are no good if THAT is your main goal! Always start w/instruction! #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A3: Good information and guidance from each of the models. It's how and why that is important. Take what works for your school #TECHtalkGA

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A3: Whatever model is used, it needs to be the best fit for your school. Some implementation plans work better than others. #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q3: What is a way that you feel current technology integration models disappoint or don't stack up?

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q4: Why is important to measure how technology is integrated in the classroom?

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#techtalkga @siegmundIT @CatFlippen and I came up with SAMR through 90s-00's country music. Redef was Garth Brooks to Chris Gaines.

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#techtalkGA forgot the hashtag

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A3: I think it's misleading that they all imply a high level is always appropriate. Some lessons best taught low tech.
- MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  
  #TECHtalkGA Q3: What is a way that you feel current technology integration models disappoint or don't stack up?

MrsBayerLSMS Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: SAMR b/c I've not heard of the others! #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A3.2: Some good resources @TeachingChannel and TIM from https://t.co/ydSvyze05c #TECHtalkGA

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A4: This would provide a blueprint for the school to improve. Are the people just using tech for recall as a study tool #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q4: Why is important to measure how technology is integrated in the classroom?

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#techtalkga modification can be seen as Kid Rock. Whether its Hiphop, Country, or Senator it's still the Kid.

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I've just started looking at TIM based on reco from @jlnaile, but I haven't gotten too far in yet. #lotsofboxes #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @JFarm, @TeachingChannel, @jlnaile

edtechteach3 Oct 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A4 To make sure your $300K LMS is at least being looked at in the classroom. #techtalkGA

CharlesBeusse Oct 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: Much of the success of any model depends on analyzer experience with the model, teacher experience, & individual school need #TECHtalkGA

Lpstieve Oct 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4: Teachers new to ed tech need to know where they stand with integration. We want the T’s to grow just like the S’s #TECHtalkGA

MrsBayerLSMS Oct 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4: it gives me a baseline and a way to improve, helps me figure out ways to revise or improve lessons & activities #TECHtalkGA

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

https://t.co/VwhEZmyHo2 #techtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I agree, Very misleading and can cause riff between those promoting tech integration and those we are trying to coach/mentor #TECHtalkGA

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#techtalkGA forgot the hashtag
- DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT
  
  A3: I think it's misleading that they all imply a high level is always appropriate. Some lessons best taught low tech.
  
  MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  
  #TECHtalkGA Q3: What is a way that you feel current technology integration models disappoint or don't stack up?

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A4: Got to know where we have been & where we are going. Need to prepare Ss for big world out there & lots of competition #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

For sure! Or if it's more than an electronic filing cabinet. Even a little interaction is an improvement! 😤 #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @edtechteach3

CLoweryITS Oct 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4 Student #engagement should be the goal. Not much engagement in the substitution level. #TECHtalkGA

MrsBayerLSMS Oct 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A4 cont: and I like the TIM for that because it helps me consider diff components of my lessons #TECHtalkGA

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4: #techtalkga to know if ts and ss are using technology effectively.

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4 con't Also, to make sure your district is using their resources to their potential. #TECHtalkGA

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: helps Ts self evaluate #TECHtalkGA

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Truth! I can't tell you how many times a new grad tells me they are technology challenged...#PleaseSpeakLife #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @Lpstieve

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A4: Important to know what is working and if you are getting the most out of resources. It's not all quantifiable though #TECHtalkGA

Lpstieve Oct 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

This is key. Not all stakeholders know the power they really have!! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @ClintWinter

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA, last question coming up in 1 min! #sofast

librarylew Oct 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A4: It's important to measure technology use to analyze strengths and weaknesses of its use in the school. #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

True, but IMO sometimes it's more about achieving the learning goal than the engagement level. In that case, subs = improvement #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @CLoweryITS

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q5: How can/do you work with colleagues to encourage purposeful technology integration?

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: Well said @JFarm. I think that is often the downfall. But I don't think you can or should make it all quantifiable #TECHtalkGA

mycalfdoll Oct 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A4: if technology is a tool, it needs to be measured how effective it is. As others noted, sometimes low tech is best tool. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: My biggest bang for my buck is modeling w/Ts & promoting tech challenges. Relationships are key & trust will take you far #TECHtalkGA

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A5: #techtalkga at @ECCHS_GA we have an instructional technology team made up of staff that help make building decisions on technology.

Blake_Johns Oct 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A5: write purposeful and sustainable goals. Help them know the difference between objectives and activities

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A5: Trust building has to happen first. Currently I am making my way into planning meetings through our Innovate PLC. #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q5: How can/do you work with colleagues to encourage purposeful technology integration?

MrsBayerLSMS Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: as a classroom teacher I mostly just share resources, ideas, examples w/ teammates #TECHtalkGA

librarylew Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I find one colleague who I can plan a great lesson with. Then when the rest of the team finds out about it, they all want to participate too! #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Agreed! Sometimes, the qualitative narrative is the best testimonial/argument for or against! Words have pwr that #s don't. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @ClintWinter, @JFarm

apsitjen Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I collab & plan w/ @apsupdate Ts to integrate #edtech in standards based lessons. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess, @apsupdate

DeborahHuggard Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: definitely a work in progress! Start by asking them to choose a lesson that isn’t working well and rethink it using tech #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA Q5: How can/do you work with colleagues to encourage purposeful technology integration?

edtechteach3 Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5 Getting Ts to see past the electronic filing cabinet. 4Cs. #techtalkGA

mycalfdoll Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: I start small. After observation, I find tool that helps maximize efficiency with a lesson/topic. Word spreads from T to T. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A5: It's about powerful, engaging, purposeful learning. Meaningful coaching and PLC's are key #TECHtalkGA

Lpstieve Oct 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Small scale plant the seed in a few and watch it grow. Encourage tinkering and trying new things. I like going into classrooms! #TECHtalkGA

CharlesBeusse Oct 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: I help teachers visualize the goal outcome. If they see the goal, it’s easy to help integrate tech as a means to get there #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I need the word RELATIONSHIPS as my "That was easy" button. It ALWAYS can come back to that. #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @pNabbie

CLoweryITS Oct 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A5: Model and use tech tools that help promote district goals #techtalkga

DeniseHazlett Oct 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA A5:Give and take for each interaction. Prepared to learn and lead.

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA We like chatting but would love to see you! Mark your calendar for a F2F meet-up for #TECHtalkGA on 11.7.17 at #GaETC17!

ClintWinter Oct 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A5: Let the learning guide the technology not the other way around. That's where you get the bang for your buck. #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Great point! "Using more Google tools" isn't a goal or objective. How can Google get your Ss to the goal?? #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @Blake_Johns

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Anyone interested in a writing project for K-5 w/tech integration? sign up! https://t.co/Qo4skc01Mh #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Modeling w/change agents is certainly the FASTEST way to spread the fire! 🎉 #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @librarylew

pNabbie Oct 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat, @MmeBurgess #TECHtalkGA

apsitjen Oct 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A5: I also co-teach and model #edtech lessons w/ Ts to provide support. #TECHtalkGA

JFarm - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Thanks @MmeBurgess for a great #TECHtalkGA !!!

Mrs_Bongi Oct 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#GALibChat peeps, we hope you’ll join us with #TECHtalkGA Can’t wait @MmeBurgess!@crazymrst

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA We like chatting but would love to see you! Mark your calendar for a F2F meet-up for #TECHtalkGA on 11.7.17 at #GaETC17!

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Yes, great way to start with those who are resistant! How can tech help improve something that didn't go the way you hoped? #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @DeborahHuggard

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

You mean, after you introduce them to the 4Cs? 🤣 #moremodels #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @edtechteach3

JustMewborn Oct 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Always great learning in this chat. Thanks. @MmeBurgess #techtalkga

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA FOLLOW UP: What would you like to see from this chat in the future? Would you like to moderate? https://t.co/n0S9Wuywdx

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Yet another mantra...I just need signs on my iPad that I can pull up at will! 🤣 #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @ClintWinter

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

For those of you who joined us in #TECHtalkGA & felt lost by the alpha soup of models, here's one resource: https://t.co/S3EwjcHEvy

SFMSBen Oct 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Great chat! Maybe you could do a "what I want from my admin chat" or "what I wish they knew" or questions like that?? #TECHtalkGA

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA FOLLOW UP: What would you like to see from this chat in the future? Would you like to moderate? https://t.co/n0S9Wuywdx

maxstieve Oct 2 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Best online test resource. Teacher and student friendly. Allows for immediate feedback to students #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @Blake_Johns, @Lpstieve, @Edulastic

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:45 PM EDT

And here's one more for you #TECHtalkGA, talking about LoTi: https://t.co/wiRuHFndR4

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:43 PM EDT

For those of you who joined us in #TECHtalkGA & felt lost by the alpha soup of models, here's one resource: https://t.co/S3EwjcHEvy

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Hey for reals #TECHtalkGA -next Mon is the last of wk of my current EdD class. Anyone who would like to help&mod should fill out the form!🙏🏼

MmeBurgess - Moderator Oct 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

#TECHtalkGA FOLLOW UP: What would you like to see from this chat in the future? Would you like to moderate? https://t.co/n0S9Wuywdx

MandeeJablonski Oct 2 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: I’m late to the party! We share writing w/everyone-best ways to teach it, score it, model it-across all classes. win #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess

MandeeJablonski Oct 2 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5 again-Google docs & things like OrangeSlice for common rubrics & meaningful feedback. Team effort = Ss success! #TECHtalkGA

In reply to @MmeBurgess