#edtechbridge Archive
Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!
Wednesday February 10, 2016
7:00 PM EST
NoodleMarkets
Feb 10 @ 7:00 PM EST
We're so glad
@Verificient
has joined our new marketplace for K-12 purchasing! Cheers,
#edtechbridge
#METC16
https://t.co/AiFas4lpXV
danielscib
Feb 10 @ 7:01 PM EST
You Are Not Late: In terms of the internet, nothing has happened yet.
https://t.co/ppYde8bWbq
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/xZSW5qIPM2
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:01 PM EST
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
Let's start with intros Name / location / role / favorite conference / convention
cpshree3
Feb 10 @ 7:01 PM EST
Shree/
#gdwams
nj/ NA/ NA
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
Mark Grundel, South Jersey, 5th Grade Teacher,
#EdCamp
Enthusiast
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/xD2iOqF3RU
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:01 PM EST
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
Let's start with intros Name / location / role / favorite conference / convention
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
Hey Shree! great to see you
@cpshree
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
Hey
#edtechbridge
I'm chatting in one hand and holding the baby in the other.. we'll see how it goes ..
english_maven
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
Randy, 7th English, Ga
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
Rachel, T from NY, would love to say
#ISTE
, but I'm
#notatiste
every year. :(
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
@english_maven
Welcome, Randy!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:02 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Hey Rachel!
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hey everyone, Anthony from MashUp Math here. I'm stoked to gain some new
#edtech
insights today!
#edtechbridge
english_maven
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
thanks!
#edtechbridge
TechTeacherCent
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hello
#edtechbridge
! Tsisana, Boise State, ESL/Edtech,
#ISTE
live. Hoping to be there in person this year!
ckoos1
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Cathy Koos, Melbourne, FL, Head of Lower School at
#HTEA
,
#FETC
#EdTechBridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hey
#edtechbridge
! Talia here from SF. I'm currently the Community Manager for
@FrontRow
. Fav. conference = NSTA!
#sciencenerdsunite
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
you aren't showing up in my
@nurph
feed. Weird!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hey All - Steve from NJ / I have the honor of creating learning opportunities for awesome middle school game developers
#edtechbridge
JoeZooApp
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Carl Mascarenhas, Toronto CA, co-founder,
@JoeZooApp
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Scott, Raleigh NC, I lead
@SASeducator
, so many…
#SXSWedu
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:03 PM EST
Kishari, Seattle, cofounder
https://t.co/D4RcWbFAS9
stds-based rubric & lesson builder, ASCD=total curriculum geekathon.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mr_isaacs
@nurph
rats - I'm in
@participatelrn
right now
https://t.co/EhBDvm16Bn
#edtechbridge
PrepToon
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
Ruchi from
@PrepToon
, San Jose. CA . Fav . Conferences? well I want to try one of the Unconferences
#edcamps
#edtechbridge
ckoos1
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
I also want to say
#EdCampLdr
as my favorite.
#EdTechBridge
TechTeacherCent
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Hi Steven! Hope you had a good week:) Looking forward to another great chat!
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
Niko PYP Coordinator from Bangkok Thailand
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hey everyone! Katya, NYC, ux research
@brainpop
, and fav Ed conference is prob sxswedu bc
#AUSTIN
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
Anthony chatting from Denver, CO here.
#BroncosCountry
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:04 PM EST
Fav conference is a tough one - I'lll cheat and name multiple
#SXSWEdu
#GLS
@gamesinedu
#seriousplayconf
#iste
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
@katyamuses
@brainpop
#SXSWEdu
definitely holds place in my
#edtechbridge
heart - we were born there :)
GrammarFlip
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
Lose the workbooks and log in at GrammarFlip!
#edtechchat
#grammar
#edtechbridge
#flipclass
#blendedlearning
#esl
https://t.co/YWgv7oWvdM
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Sorry, will only be able to chat a little--mostly lurking. On a deadline...again. :)
#edtechbridge
cpshree3
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
Will this chat have questions or just normal discussion?
#edtechbridge
@mr_isaacs
PrepToon
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
We participated in Edsurge RiverSide Summit , educator's day. Was a fantastic experience.
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
Jan in Wesley Chapel, NC. ITF.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
@mashupmath
Hey Anthony - great defense you got there! Will you be at
#iste16
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@cpshree3
@mr_isaacs
We have questions.. first one coming in a few minutes
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@kispypniko
Yay - Bangkok represented
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
Alex, interactive integrated innovative individualized instruction in Austin, Tx.
#SXSWEdu
of course :)
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@PrepToon
@edsurge
summits are great!
#edtechbridge
cpshree3
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@katyamuses
@cpshree3
@mr_isaacs
ok thx
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Yes sir! The parade was awesome! I will be at
#iste16
as well
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@kispypniko
Bangkok! Awesome. What is PYP?
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
#edtechbridge
Hey Michelle from NJ second grade. I haven't been to enough to have a favorite yet!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:06 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
Hey Alex!
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:07 PM EST
Yes, BIG shoutout to
@edsurge
tech summits--we launched there and product test w/Ts at them. Awesome.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:07 PM EST
@mzgrz
next year you will respond by saying
#SXSWEdu
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:07 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
How do you set up a
@particpatelrn
for a chat? Would love to be able to see live participants/resources from chat.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:07 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@edsurge
great model of bringing educators and devs together rah rah
#edsurgesummit
@katrinastevens
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
Really? I wasn't too impressed w/
#SXSWedu
a few years back.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
Wish I had a bazillion dollars to go to all the national conferences!
#FOMO
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
I've grown very fond - especially for the people and the
#startupedu
stuff
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
Haha, I know the feeling ;)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
love the edu film fest too
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:08 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@edsurge
@katrinastevens
Appreciate how
@Edsurge
pairs school needs w/vendors. Very useful, very efficient.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1 coming right up ..
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:What are some of your favorite EdTech products? Why?
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
@PrepToon
I want to try those too. Our district is going to try to put one on this summer. We'll see.
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
I would second that, so much to learn
@MrsMurat
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
#edtechbridge
PrepToon
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
#edtechbridge
haha agree . I have seen lot of teachers raising funds through
@gofundme
and
@donorschoose
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1: Anything that encourages
#stuvoice
, creativity and innovation.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:10 PM EST
@PrepToon
@mr_isaacs
@mzgrz
@gofundme
@donorschoose
other problem is time out of the classroom.
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Feb 10 @ 7:10 PM EST
Sliding into
#EdTechBridge
while I finish cooking dinner...
#multitaskingmom
https://t.co/TY6Fy4hMR1
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:10 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Do you have any product in particular that stands out?
#edtechbridge
cpshree3
Feb 10 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1: One of my favorite EdTech products is Minecraft because it helps a student's creativity and innovation.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1:
@brainpop
@microsoft_edu
#minecraft
@imagineEasy
@yoyogames
@blockstudio_cgs
@snapguide
to name a few favs
#edtechbridge
english_maven
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1:
@OfficeMixTeam
@sway
@quizizz
@msonenote
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1 I'm interested in the products that incorporate gaming concepts and earning badges.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
@katyamuses
Not necessarily. I like it when the Ss choose a tool/platform/etc that works for them.
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: Recently I've been utilizing
#GAFE
suite and Screencastify for
#flippedlearning
Love Forms, Sheets, Drawing, Docs, Slides
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
I'm no longer in the classroom but I just started working at
@FrontRow
and am utterly blown away. Such an amazing tool.
#edtechbridge
icivics
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
#Edtechbridge
has just begun! Join the discussion tonight!
https://t.co/dGgeTFKBfx
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:What are some of your favorite EdTech products? Why?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1:
#3dgamelab
@3dbgbbamelab
#rezzly
for my quest based gamified LMS - transformed my teaching with
#questbased
learning
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
@JanHDillon
LOVE badging!! Don't necessarily love managing them. 150 Ss x 10 badges each=headache. But I do it anyway! LOL!
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
#edtechbridge
I want to learn!
@TaliaArbit
https://t.co/auQsPhtT0o
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:11 PM EST
I'm no longer in the classroom but I just started working at
@FrontRow
and am utterly blown away. Such an amazing tool.
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: My go-to piece of
#edtech
is my Promethean Board. It has opened so many doors for me and my students!
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1- Would say
#GAFE
@GoogleForEdu
bec it has my S's collaborate, have a choice, voice, engagement&feel empowered
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
@icivics
Thanks for the shoutout :)
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1. Fave
#edtech
:
@clever
,
@GoogleForEdu
. Love the idea of clean infrastructure as foundation for gazillions of uses.
#edtechbridge
ckoos1
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: I'm not sure what we mean by products, but my Ss love iPads and Chromebooks. For app dev, I like
@MADLearn
.
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
@JanHDillon
, can you give an example of a product you like that has badges? I love badges too!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: love teaching game design / computer science constructs with
@yoyogames
#gamemaker
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: I think the thing that has changed my classroom the most is
@schoology
. It all starts there.
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
@cpshree3
I agree... Love Minecraft. Great tool for providing students/kids agency and freedom to explore
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 Highly interactive, explorable, usually cross platform content. Gauss's Law
#Physics
example
https://t.co/1NkFjnxRWI
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:13 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@schoology
really? that's a great plug. Do you have the paid version?
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: love watching Ts and Ss stack tools together &
#appSmash
especially with
#GAFE
. Looking forward to Apple’s classroom.
#edtechbridge
LoringandSmith
Feb 10 @ 7:13 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
We currently have it in tech class at school. It helps some Ss who need an outlet & it has helped w/ behaviors .
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1 For
#GBL
I use
#MineCraft
@BlackRocketLLC
@GetKahoot
@classcraftgame
Love turning Ss into producers
@GoNoodle
=
#Brainbreak
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1:
@codeorg
is great for introducing coding and the resources for
#hourofcode
and
#beyondhourofcode
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@schoology
Yes, but you don't need the paid version. Starts with 24/7 learning, asynchronousity and springboard.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
@MGrundel
@BlackRocketLLC
@GetKahoot
@classcraftgame
@GoNoodle
I feel like I've been hearing a lot about
@blackrocketLLC
?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
@MGrundel
@BlackRocketLLC
@GetKahoot
@classcraftgame
@GoNoodle
Good to see you :)
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Is
@codeorg
free software?
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1
@Sphero
for making coding interactive for Ss, RaspberryPi for allowing Ss to create true projects
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/zw9bdQpm5e
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:09 PM EST
Q1:What are some of your favorite EdTech products? Why?
#edtechbridge
ckoos1
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
We are teaching
@scratch
. Any recommendations? I bought some
@LEGO_Education
We Do.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
@kispypniko
@Sphero
would love to connect and hear more of your work with
#sphero
and
#raspberrypi
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: loving new Add-ons for Google Docs too.
#edtechbridge
@GoogleForEdu
#GAFE
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1 For ESL I loved VoiceThread.. these days working at BrainPOP has been great. Love other content tools too like Newsela
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1, at times it depends on what S's look for and how they want to portray their learning
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: For
#math
I love
@khanacademy
b/c it is well organized, has videos, plus "hints" are great! Tracks progress
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
@ckoos1
@scratch
@LEGO_Education
have you looked at the
@google
#csfirst
curriculum?
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
Woo!
#edtechchat
#edtechbridge
#edtech
https://t.co/xJc5XESWRk
mrpiercEy
Feb 10 @ 7:14 PM EST
Start the party! Add-ons are now available in the new
#Google
Forms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#kyedchat
#edtech
#googleedu
https://t.co/vAllHnOg6l
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
You guys having fun up north? 72 and sunny here today. :)
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
Hi, Rachelle from Pittsbgh, Span &
#STEAM
Hummingbird Teachr, fav
@peteandc
#iste2015
want to go
#SXSWedu2016
icivics
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
@JanHDillon
have you tried iCivics? Students can play games and earn points and badges! They donate points to Impact Projects
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: Big fan of
#stuchoice
and
#stuvoice
so that opens up a lot of potential
#edtech
to use
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: It's not a "tool" but
@MEHSMakerSpace
has changed so much about how/what Ss learn/create, I can't imagine life w/o it.
#edtechbridge
Hansonits
Feb 10 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1) it's all about collaboration and authentic products
#imovie
#animoto
@gafe
#googleclassroom
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
Jumping in late, sorry
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
A1: any
#gamedevelopment
software
#wiiU
#mariomaker
@disneyinfinity
@proj_spark
@gamestarmech
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
@rickeducation
@mr_isaacs
Yes! It really is a solid resource for math and STEM in general.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@gamesinedu
#edtechbridge
#sxswedu
I won a badge from
#TESInnovates
@tesusa
& Im trying to go! How is it?? :) Any advice?
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
A1: actually if i could ask you to post links for q1 they will be collected by
@participatelrn
for future reference
#edtechbridge
ckoos1
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
@Brad21clsMeyer
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IeUtZzuwNL
googlestudents
Feb 3 @ 12:27 PM EST
Support
#CSforAll
by starting a Google
#CSFirst
club!
https://t.co/tTnO1MGOBs
https://t.co/JEtr1RVbmP
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
Agree, the different things that S's can do and it supports DI and UDL
@ScottMcQuiggan
@GoogleForEdu
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Agree!
@Schoology
is my content delivery system ... enables me to do Learning Stations without going insane!
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1: Sure! Check out
https://t.co/sXIkPAmSnw
:)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1: gamestar mechanic:
https://t.co/P2EeZjd69O
GameMaker
https://t.co/tdTUEG2apJ
Scratch
https://t.co/kkif0MDcj2
#edtechbridge
MomOfAllCapes
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
Yes obsessed with
#MarioMaker
and other builder software!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/NpQpXkhtBZ
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:16 PM EST
A1: any
#gamedevelopment
software
#wiiU
#mariomaker
@disneyinfinity
@proj_spark
@gamestarmech
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@kispypniko
@SpheroEdu
is so cool. We did an awesome coding activity with
@sphero
.
#RobotsRule
#edtechbridge
#HourOfCode
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
@DennisDill
@MrsMurat
I've heard good things about
@Schoology
. Is this your first year using it?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1:
https://t.co/RcarG4pPUa
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
A1:
https://t.co/gqKZp2UREr
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
@mashupmath
@DennisDill
@Schoology
2nd. I use it for everything for all 5 of my classes and also for Mock Trial.
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
@TaliaArbit
, Right now I'm playing with badges in Canvas (LMS). Also getting ready to engage in Classcraft
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
A1:
https://t.co/T5ZPLXHClE
Minecraft in Education
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
A1:
https://t.co/ObfDZMM2z2
Minecraft in Education
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
@mashupmath
@MrsMurat
@Schoology
been using in some capacity for about 5 years ...
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
Q2 coming right up ...
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:18 PM EST
Q2:Which EdTech companies have good practices? What are they?
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@DennisDill
Very cool! Sounds like it has some serious capability.
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@icivics
@JanHDillon
I'll check it out! Thanks!
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@JanHDillon
, I didn't realize Canvas had badges. For teachers? I've heard great things about their LMS. Do you like it?
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1
@codeorg
@scratch
@edmettle
#Minecraft
@padlet
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1: brainpop of course :)
https://t.co/URhYvKeVtL
@brainbbpop
and especially
#gameup
https://t.co/G6YWKadVNi
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@JanHDillon
@TaliaArbit
How are you using badges? How can they be earned?
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@DennisDill
@mashupmath
@Schoology
I love it so much that I am a schoology
#ambassador
! Love sharing about it!
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@kispypniko
@Sphero
checkout the recap from our fun with
@sphero
https://t.co/Kd9dS7M7gR
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:19 PM EST
@1925MP
@codeorg
@scratch
@edmettle
@padlet
if you could post links to some of these it would be graet bbto refer back later
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
A1. Continuing theme of
#edtech
that's very open and flexible for use case:
@padlet
@polleverywhere
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@DennisDill
Are there any twitter chats that focus on
@schoology
? I would love to learn more!
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
#edtech
A1 many favs,
@cellyme
@edmodo
@blendspace
@GetKahoot
@quizizz
@piktochart
b/c
#stuvoice
communic, persnlzd
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Agreed. We have so many teachers growing by leaps and bounds thanks to
@schoology
enterprise. Endless opportunities
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@rickeducation
@khanacademy
Love Khan! That is a bonus for me. I also use
@JiJiMath
#STMath
w/ my Ss &
@ReflexMath
for facts
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@padlet
@polleverywhere
, I love Padlet. I use it in my PD sessions with Ts all the time.
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
A2 Enron, chipotle, madoff
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2:
@brainpop
is great about valuing educator input and building relationships
https://t.co/IulPXGJuZS
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@katyamuses
I want to use them in a more univeral way, ultimately. Tie them to tangible skills & objectives/standards.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
@polonerd
@schoology
There really are. I literally find a new way to use it everyday.
#edtechbridge
goieltsdotnet
Feb 10 @ 7:20 PM EST
RT
https://t.co/gFtUIXDlu8
Lose the workbooks and log in at GrammarFlip!
#edtechchat
#grammar
#edtechbridge
#flip
…
https://t.co/4O9gc7aRGH
GrammarFlip
Feb 10 @ 7:05 PM EST
Lose the workbooks and log in at GrammarFlip!
#edtechchat
#grammar
#edtechbridge
#flipclass
#blendedlearning
#esl
https://t.co/YWgv7oWvdM
iwearthecrowns
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I just visited an edtech company that's doing it right ;)
#edtechbridge
MADLearn
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
Check out
https://t.co/y0FsfB1wm7
to learn how you can develop
#appsthatmatter
with students through global collaboration
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2:
@microsoft_edu
particularly the
#minecraft
team has been great about bringing educators together to help advise
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@ScottMcQuiggan
@mr_isaacs
@kispypniko
@SpheroEdu
@Sphero
@CUERockStar
has great free
@SpheroEdu
lessons, you should hook-up.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@polonerd
@schoology
Seemless integration with
#GAFE
makes all the difference in the world.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@TaliaArbit
@padlet
is a nice, gentle intro to
#edtech
for tech newbies. It's my warm up app. :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
@mr_isaacs
yes you did!!! Which one was it?
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
@mashupmath
@MrsMurat
Cool thing ... I am a Free user and
@Schoology
never treats me that way.
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:21 PM EST
A1: BrainPOP, Formative and Quizlet I used regularly in my class room and kids were engaged with them
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
@MGrundel
@ScottMcQuiggan
@mr_isaacs
@kispypniko
@SpheroEdu
@Sphero
@CUERockStar
can you provide links :)
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
@mashupmath
@DennisDill
@schoology
YES!!
#schoologychat
is the first Tuesday of the month at 9:00PM EST.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
@JanHDillon
Absolutely my favorite online simulation is Win The White House
https://t.co/1XmQqIgv0d
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
I used
@brainpop
for years, all grade levels. Loved it! I would also use En Español for whole class; switch it up
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2. I like co's that have products with a free version u can actually use so you can make a case for $$ from administration
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
Agreed! I feel like BrainPop has been doing
#edtech
the right way for a long, long time.
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
Educational Ways to Use Padlet
#edtechbridge
@padlet
@mr_isaacs
https://t.co/88BwS8tRnU
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2. I feel like
@trello
is very proactive about looking for opportunities
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@mashupmath
@ShanaVWhite
absolutely - one of few companies where the teachers who love the product get district to purchase
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@DennisDill
@mashupmath
@Schoology
We were free users last year. Still can do so much with the free version.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@schoology
We have
#GAFE
PowerSchool & Turnitin all integrated makes for a very streamlined process.
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 include Ts & Ss in the dev process. Focus group ideas, listen to feedback and build what Ts & Ss need.
#ContinuouslyImprove
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
#edtech
A2
@goformative
@piktochart
@quizizz
@KidblogDotOrg
@tesusa
@appear_in
@GetKahoot
So supprtve want input
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@nogginfuel
@trello
@mr_isaacs
haven't used it but hearing a lot - is that a project management tool?
#edtechbridge
Hansonits
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2) hard to beat the service from
@edmodo
fast replies!
@Google
has been pretty good
@SMART_Tech
in Texas
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2:
@brainpop
is great on listening to feedback from users.
@Graphite
is another great teacher driven resource which is good
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
Thanks
@edmettle
@mr_isaacs
@codeorg
@scratch
@padlet
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@polonerd
@schoology
PREACH! Apps possibility really makes it even better!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
@brainpop
@Graphite
Yes! Thanks for mentioning graphite! definitely honor teacher voice
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2.
#edtech
best practices=open system that places nicely w/ others, easy UX, flex pricing, multiple use of tool.
#edtechbridge
#edtechdev
DennisDill
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mashupmath
...
@Schoology
NEVER treats me like a free user ... always like a rockstar.
#edtechbridge
mraspinall
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
Check out
@edmettle
https://t.co/S5xFqayHvd
#edtechbridge
#ttog
#hacklearning
https://t.co/ajg4VFY90z
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
@CES
@immersit
oh my! I think I do need this for my game design class!!!!
@iwearthecrowns
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
A2. Seems like people are saying they like products that solicit feedback and have quick and helpful customer support
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
Anybody can learn |
https://t.co/c7lqOhnm7g
#edtechbridge
@codeorg
https://t.co/c33TkGL5u2
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
@DennisDill
@mashupmath
@Schoology
Gotcha!! I totally agree! Sometimes free versions are not quality. It is the exception!
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
@1925MP
@padlet
@mr_isaacs
@Padlet
is a phenomenal tool. Especially if students don't have LMS to submit to. Open Portfolios
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mashupmath
only thing I really want ... the blogging capability ... but can't justify the cost.
@Schoology
#edtechbridge
Hansonits
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2)
#classflow
from Promethean will be staying free even with a strong update to version 4
#edtechbridge
#bisddlp
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2 "Pedagogy should precede technology” from
@Getting_Smart
https://t.co/WuvVZFKjyT
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@padlet
, that's a great one. I also show people
@EDpuzzle
and use a Kid President video. Ts love it!
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2. Best practices: addressing REAL T problems (not making them up to suit tech), good customer service/success, T voice.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@CES
@immersit
@iwearthecrowns
I just had got motion sickness just looking at that thing.
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:25 PM EST
@katyamuses
Definitely! There's a true attraction to companies that WANT to work with teachers and utilize their input.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
Have we talked
@Quizlet
yet? The data teachers can collect on student practice is HUGE! Really shows where Ss have gaps
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
They love seeing all their work coming together, feeling empowered
#edtechbridge
@polonerd
@padlet
@mr_isaacs
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
A2: Companies with good practices:
@CommonSense
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mr_isaacs
@CES
@immersit
@iwearthecrowns
Clearly so much motion sickness I can't tweet correctly! LOL!
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
.
@mr_isaacs
@trello
yes, but it has a wide breadth of use cases
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
Q3 coming right up
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:26 PM EST
@DennisDill
@mashupmath
@Schoology
True, but if you use
#GAFE
, you can use Blogger.
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@polonerd
Yes! I love using
@Quizlet
. I try to push it on all of my co-teachers lol
#edtechbridge
Hansonits
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@katyamuses
seems like a smart business model to me
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
Q3: What is your experience working with EdTech companies?
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@BlackRocketLLC
is an amazing company based out of Freehold, NJ that helps Ss become digital creators
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
Very true
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/E67sx7tWwr
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:24 PM EST
A2. Seems like people are saying they like products that solicit feedback and have quick and helpful customer support
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@polonerd
@Quizlet
Except you can't drill down to individual data. Only aggregate data, which is helpful, but could be better.
#edtechbridge
PrepToon
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
@katyamuses
What has worked best to collect feedback for Ts to improve the tool ?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:27 PM EST
@MGrundel
@mr_isaacs
@BlackRocketLLC
funny - I am in Freehold right now and grew up here.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
#edtechbridge
A3 I have worked with
@EdciteTeam
and
@ThinkCERCA
in gho's with devs love both of them
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@CES
@immersit
@iwearthecrowns
LOL students will love this. Space shots & catapults :) OK, maybe not catapults.
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
A2, S's should be able to explore and be able to differentiate in how they can use it
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3: I had a pretty enlightening and transformational
#edtech
experience becoming google certified.
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
Late to A2 but I think companies that actually employ educators blow others out of the water. They just know what's up.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
#edtechbridge
I did a beta for
@edmodo
a long time ago.
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3: I LOVE working with
#EdTech
companies (if you couldn't tell already)
@brainpop
#graphite
@imagineeasy
@microsoft_edu
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:29 PM EST
I've done beta testing for several
#edtech
companies and all of my experiences have been very positive!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:29 PM EST
@PrepToon
@ShanaVWhite
A good balance btwn qual feedback (intervw, obsrving) and quant (surveys..) +undrstnd limits of both
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:29 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@schoology
Our Ts aren't required to use it until next yr, but look at this..
#success
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/jigelK5XKr
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:29 PM EST
A3: I've been involved w/
@brainpop
as a brainpop certified educator and PD advisor - always great to work with - like family
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:29 PM EST
A3-workshops to woo--SMART, BrainPop, etc.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
#edtech
A3 Have had great exper w/ones I worked with, provided tech support, resources, supplies, blog opps,
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3: I worked extensively with
@SMART_Tech
to get SMART Boards & Notebook into
@FairfieldSuisun
when edtech coord
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
@polonerd
@schoology
That's awesome!!!
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
@mzgrz
I wish that Ts had more access/opportunities to testing beta versions of
#edtech
products.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
#edtechbridge
I agree! It's very empowering!
https://t.co/qG6aditfgZ
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
@mzgrz
I wish that Ts had more access/opportunities to testing beta versions of
#edtech
products.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3: Recently as an
#MIEExpert
and
#minecraft
mentor I've had great experiences working w
@microsoft_edu
-spent time in Redmond
#edtechbridge
MGrundel
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@BlackRocketLLC
Nice! Are you going to
@EdcampAccessNJ
on 3/5 in Morristown? Let's meet up!
#edtechbridge
Hansonits
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3) well, they all seem to want me but I am very selective jk
#vendorseverywhere
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3, they are good to use feedback to enhance the features
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3-I like cos who respond quickly to questions and may even take a call!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3: been very active working with the good folks at
@participatelrn
lately in terms of giving feedback re: chat platform
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:31 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Are there any simple resources (prefer video) for teachers looking to incorporate
@minecraft
into their classroom?
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:31 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
Me too
@VismeApp
@piktochart
@appear_in
@edmodo
@imagineeasy
@KidblogDotOrg
@goformative
@padlet
@blendspace
&more
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3. Self serving, but Ts who've talked to us said they like us, haha. We talk to them for user test & bounce product ideas!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
@Hansonits
YES! feels much more personal to hear a human voice!
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
A3: Part of my job is looking at better ways to deliver ebooks for our 1:1 iPads. Pretty happy with
https://t.co/9Xrn0mXyd5
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
@mashupmath
@mr_isaacs
@minecraft
tons on youtube - check out
@thecommonpeople
@pbjellygames
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sOzu1lm5HD
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@mr_isaacs
@minecraft
@thecommonpeople
@pbjellygames
Cool, thanks! :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
@mashupmath
@mr_isaacs
@minecraft
As a
#minecraft
mentor - you can set up free skype sessions with me to chat
#minecraft
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:33 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@mashupmath
@minecraft
, that's cool! How/where would someone set that up?
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:33 PM EST
A3. At
https://t.co/D4RcWbFAS9
we use
@intercom
to track users and set up (non-stalker) convos. Online & phone, works great!
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:34 PM EST
@HeatherPufky
this would be a great resource 4u asking Qs about getting
#minecraft
in the classroom.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/1aseyM5XLl
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:32 PM EST
@mashupmath
@mr_isaacs
@minecraft
As a
#minecraft
mentor - you can set up free skype sessions with me to chat
#minecraft
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:34 PM EST
@TaliaArbit
@mr_isaacs
@minecraft
Yes, that would be super helpful. I am a complete noob tho!
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:34 PM EST
Agree, most importantly S's want2&look forward to using it
@MGrundel
@GoogleForEdu
@edtechbridge
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
#minecraft
mentor site:
https://t.co/gLAa3y7QpC
nothing i enjoy more than chatting
#minecraft
with educators :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
#minecraft
mentor site:
https://t.co/R3O6bVsCtp
nothing i enjoy more than chatting
#minecraft
with educators :)
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@Hansonits
Human contact is huge when deciding on a product. We even had the
@Classkick
team come visit us
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
A3: ed1stop was County portal to
@DiscoveryEd
@brainpop
@VisualThesaurus
and more. Easy to use
https://t.co/ZA3wNjwMBz
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
Shared all the links
@mr_isaacs
s's enjoy them
#edtechbridge
@codeorg
@scratch
@edmettle
@padlet
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
Q4 coming right up.. it's a doozy..
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
Next q is a juicy one...
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:35 PM EST
@1925MP
@mr_isaacs
@codeorg
@scratch
@edmettle
@padlet
thanks
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:36 PM EST
Q4: Which EdTech products are popular, but you disagree with their purpose/company values?
#edtechbridge
TheAnswerPad
Feb 10 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3 We've had awesome experiences working w/ teachers to beta test & to bounce ideas around. Built some great releationships
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:36 PM EST
A4: wonder if we will be hearing crickets... hope not. honesty and helping set companies straight might do them some good :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:36 PM EST
@TheAnswerPad
that's awesome :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:37 PM EST
A4 I like the purpose of Achieve3000 but feel they need better usability/need more T input
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:37 PM EST
@ShannonMitche20
@JanHDillon
@orange_lady
@ITLPrograms
It's active listening & focus on the person talking. True interest.
#edtechbridge
ohsoearly
Feb 10 @ 7:37 PM EST
A4 can't get behind SMART products. Answering questions to problems that have been solved or solved in cheaper, better ways
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:37 PM EST
@ohsoearly
interesting point for sure! Nice to see you Aron!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:37 PM EST
@meloniewallace
Monday's
#EdTechChat
was about Minecraft for Students.
#EdTechBridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:38 PM EST
@ohsoearly
We have/had SMART boards, but they difficult to sell use of one device when we have 30 in 1 room.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:38 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@meloniewallace
really? where was I! wish I knew - and that chat is always on my radar :(
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:38 PM EST
A4: biased, but I like free, truly free with no hidden cost. and high-quality tools in response to T and S needs.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:38 PM EST
A4. TeachersPayTeachers. Great that Ts can earn $ for work. Annoying that you can't tell quality of lessons BEFORE buying.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:39 PM EST
#edtechbridge
a4 its like old boyfriends, you forget them quick, I can't think of one but there were a few....
ohsoearly
Feb 10 @ 7:39 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
good to see you too! Glad I had time to chime in and saw your Q. Ironically was just thinking about this today.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:39 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
I hear ya. I have always felt that I was happy to shaer my resources for free so never quite latched on to TPT
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:39 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
Good call on TPT. I have also noticed that it's turning many Ts into salesman, which is kinda weird.
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Feb 10 @ 7:39 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@MGrundel
@ScottMcQuiggan
@SpheroEdu
@Sphero
@CUERockStar
Spheros lessons as PDF
https://t.co/rnFndccelK
#edtechbridge
MathFlashcards
Feb 10 @ 7:40 PM EST
Minecraft Mentors
https://t.co/bowROXzeiv
#minecraft
#minecraft
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/l1ObGf1Rqy
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:40 PM EST
A4 I need to look in more detail, but I am becoming uncomfortable with Khan Academy's recent patents.
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:40 PM EST
A4. This is general, but I hate when only thing pushed is digital. Physical & tactical should be fostered
#EdTechBridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:40 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
I agree. I bought two and they were horrific.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@KS_EdMktg
I also share for free because it comes back to you in spades!
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
We've just build a standards-based lesson repository--Ts can share there. Later we'll add way to up/downvote.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
I have a hard time getting behind gamification at the high school level. Unless Ss are creating them.
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
I'm in 2 chats right now & I've confused my hashtags. Hopefully, my last tweet applies to both!
#20ReasonsWhy
#edtechbridge
hahaha
kispypniko
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@MGrundel
@ScottMcQuiggan
@SpheroEdu
@Sphero
@CUERockStar
but the best way is to join
https://t.co/sKDOQ8sD9P
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:41 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@mr_isaacs
One great thing about
@schoology
is we use it to house T created resources.
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:42 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
That seems the critical point - not maintaining a quality reputation will kill you as a business.
#EdTechBridge
iwearthecrowns
Feb 10 @ 7:42 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Oops I forgot the hashtag
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kxYpzcti5V
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:42 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
Good point. I know Ts who only use TPTs for free lessons for this reason
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:42 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Seems rude to have TPT let fellow teachers rip you off, right? Everyone pinches pennies. Should tell Ts if they suck
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:42 PM EST
@JanHDillon
For real. I hear you. The other day I was doing 3 and I had a serious
#hashtagconcussion
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:43 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
I think it is great if you can make $ off your work, but there needs to be a vetting process.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:43 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
@mr_isaacs
did you get goodies?
#swag
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:43 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Exactly. Once trust abt quality is lost, it's usually gone forever. We're working to maintain quality!
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:43 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
TPT definitely needs an Amazon-like rating and review system.
#edtechbridge
MathFlashcards
Feb 10 @ 7:44 PM EST
Minecraft Mentors
https://t.co/bowROXzeiv
#minecraft
#minecraft
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/3UgrsCtQxp
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:44 PM EST
@PrepToon
@katyamuses
survey and conversations.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:44 PM EST
@nogginfuel
Any good 1:1 program will have a good balance of the digital and physical worlds.
#edtechbridge
iwearthecrowns
Feb 10 @ 7:44 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Swag for those about to be schooled ;)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:44 PM EST
@iwearthecrowns
@mr_isaacs
ah perfect :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
Q5:What should "doing it right" mean for EdTech companies?
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
Yes, vetting, feedback, customer reviews, studies of content impact, etc. The more the merrier.
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
@polonerd
agreed
#edtechbridge
JanHDillon
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
@nogginfuel
We all need a break from the digital.
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
@mr_isaacs
@schoology
Folders in group resources are AWESOME! Share tests, test banks, assignments etc...
#edtechbridge
cvarsalona
Feb 10 @ 7:45 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Listening in tonight Steve. Hi, Carol ELA Consultant from Long Island.
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
A4: Any company with hidden fees for quality pieces of their program/content.
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
A5: Things change so fast in
#edtech
so "doing it right" means constantly LISTENING and ADAPTING to input from all users.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
@polonerd
@KS_EdMktg
@mr_isaacs
I love that we are having a side
@schoology
chat during
#edtechbridge
tonight!
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Most devs feel this "slows them down" but it's really setting up for longterm success!
#authentic
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
@JanHDillon
exactly how I feel
#edtechbridge
cvarsalona
Feb 10 @ 7:46 PM EST
@JanHDillon
@nogginfuel
Balance is needed.
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
Freemium in general, or just the hidden aspect of it?
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5 personal contact, flexible, content that is dynamic or allows ss to create
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
Yes, sneakiness with pricing sucks. Be transparent and let teachers decide to go premium or not.
#authentic
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5: Doing it right means making it a win/win for Ts and Ss. Must have both.
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5, focus stays on the student friendly education component
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5: Listening to consumers and actually have Ts as consultants. To always remember Ss success is the ultimate goal not $
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:48 PM EST
@MrsMurat
Doing it right means they put Ss needs first. Allow free version for Schools in $$ need & give Ts access to data.
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:48 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
sneakiness like
@KS_EdMktg
mentioned....that is annoying to me
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:48 PM EST
A5: doing it right means actively developing relationships with educators and students
#edtechbridge
litsafari
Feb 10 @ 7:48 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
Just peeking in! doing it right means creating products w:
#accessibility
in mind & reflecting
#diverse
audiences
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:48 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@MrsMurat
The good devs want to take pride in their work. They want to produce a quality, effective, product.
#EdTechBridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
@polonerd
@MrsMurat
Well said! I get that they are businesses, but people should always come before profits.
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5, should make the T's and S's wanting to use and enhance their learning; also willing to use the feedback to add features
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5: doing it right requires involving all stakeholders through the entire process (from inception to implementation)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
@litsafari
@mr_isaacs
Yes! Thanks for jumping in!
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5: Example of doing it right:
@CommonSenseEdu
explains why Creative Commons matters
https://t.co/msWNj0LEOx
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:49 PM EST
@mashupmath
@polonerd
But if profits are first, customers are last. That isn't such a hot business model.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
A5 Communic/collab, seek input and support from each other, work on building relationships, being responsive
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
A5: research, listen, solve, evaluate & repeat with Ts & Ss integrated throughout. Help Ts help Ss.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Haha, reading your tweet like Glynda the Good: "Are you a good dev? Or a bad dev?"
#losingit
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
A5: doing it right means seeing relationships with educators, students, etc as partnerships - mutual benefit
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
@KS_EdMktg
Great - I do freemium, but I am not sneaky about it at all. Custom or closed source dev costs.
#EdTechBridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:50 PM EST
It starts with free and when our S's are all into it, the price shows up
@ShanaVWhite
@AlexVKluge
@KS_EdMktg
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:51 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@mashupmath
Putting customers first will get you more customers.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:51 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@ShanaVWhite
@KS_EdMktg
Love that term: Freemium!!
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:51 PM EST
@MrsMurat
@polonerd
Right, people should come first. Make a great product that improves education and profits will follow.
#edtechbridge
TaliaArbit
Feb 10 @ 7:51 PM EST
A5: doing it right means that everyone at your company and everyone you're involved w/ cares about making a difference in edu.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:51 PM EST
@1925MP
@ShanaVWhite
@AlexVKluge
Boo--terrible. Can you cite product examples? Or are you under an NDA? :0
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
A5: Problem with some
#edtech
companies is the drive to make huge profits quickly. Slow but steady has hard time competing
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
Q7: What can educators/students/researchers do to help EdTech companies "do it right"?
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
A5- interactive 4 T's & S's
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
oops - meant q6
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
Q6: What can educators/students/researchers do to help EdTech companies "do it right"?
#edtechbridge
wranglecreative
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
I would agree, customer reviews seem like an easy solution
#EdTechBridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
A5. Proof when you're doing it right=teachers share in droves, with no reservations. :)
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
@mashupmath
@polonerd
If you build it (and "do it right") They will come.
#80squote
#fieldofdreams
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:52 PM EST
@1925MP
Agree! Feedback - the ability to listen and use it - is HUGE!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:53 PM EST
A7: I reach out directly to
#edtech
companies with questions / feedback and if they are receptive relationship emerges
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:53 PM EST
@wranglecreative
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Critical: customer reviews BEFORE the product is built, not after the fact.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Feb 10 @ 7:53 PM EST
a6 be honest, ask questions, give feedback, invite devs in to see product in action
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6 or A7 whatever you want to call it :): Reach out and let them know that you are a user of their product and want to connect
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
A7: Twitter chats!!! These forums are where I go to share my
#edtech
experiences with likeminded educators.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
A6 Let them know how it goes, glitches, needs, any Ss issues, etc. give feedback, keep convo open
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
A7: Use twitter to connect!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
@wranglecreative
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
@KS_EdMktg
hey buddy!
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@wranglecreative
@AlexVKluge
Good lesson for us as well.Do we take
#stuvoice
(customer reviews) into consideration
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
don't know if I formally said hello, so hello :)
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
A6 Speak out, about the good and the bad, let people and companies know why you hold your opinions.
#EdTechBridge
ohsoearly
Feb 10 @ 7:54 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
how do you determine the best way to contact them?
#edtechbridge
rickeducation
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
A5: So where does the open education resources movement fit in the
#edtech
product development schema?
#edtechbridge
#oer
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
A7 use the feedback to enhance the productivity,
@GoogleForEdu
is pretty good about it
#edtechbridge
dormanmath
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
A4
@KS_EdMktg
@wranglecreative
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
However this is also part of the MVP first then iterate model?
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
If
#edtech
companies are doing it right they will listen. Step out & speak up. Ss too. I love S feedback. Ts too, of course ;)
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@wranglecreative
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Build free version & reward those who grew w/ you when you start charging
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
@rickeducation
like
@GoogleForEdu
for that
#edtechbridge
dormanmath
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
@ScottMcQuiggan
But students should matter more!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6 Hold companies to higher standards! Buy from the good guys, the others will follow the money or wither and die.
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6 If
#edtech
co. are doing it right they will listen. Step out & speak up. Ss too. I love S feedback. Ts too, of course ;)
#edtechbridge
wranglecreative
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@AlexVKluge
@MrsMurat
Agree. I meant in TeachersPayTeachers - Ts being able to rate the what other Ts are posting.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6. Be BRUTALLY honest w/devs: "I would never use that", "That's a waste of time because". The T you're saving could be you!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
This is what the behind the scenes looks like
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fqQsjUFwve
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@1925MP
@AlexVKluge
Yeah NDA....so my lips are sealed but you probably other Ts have probably experienced it :(
#edtechbridge
Q_i_a_n_a
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
Hey
@katyamuses
welcome back!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:56 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
hard to do but everyone benefits - and it can be done nicely :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
All my tweets are typed by a 2mo old!
#edtechbridge
dormanmath
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
A6
@KS_EdMktg
Dev’s often also have a very different view of ‘how it’s supposed to work’ than teachers :-)
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@KS_EdMktg
@1925MP
@AlexVKluge
yeah, my lips are sealed but you and I know other Ts have experienced it as well
#edtechbridge
wranglecreative
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@ScottMcQuiggan
Agree 100%!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@Q_i_a_n_a
@katyamuses
Qiana :)
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@dormanmath
Totally. Ss are the most under utilized asset in the dev of
#edtech
.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@Q_i_a_n_a
Hi!!
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@rickeducation
Ss & Ts would need to create EdTech & Share. But lack of time & resources prevents that
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@polonerd
My free stuff is
#OER
, so it is unlikely that it will ever be charged for.
#EdTechBridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
Awesome chat everyone--sooo many new ideas! I followed as many as I could! -Anthony :)
#edtechbridge
nogginfuel
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
A6. Build authentic products 4 genuine needs not superfluous features 4 edge cases
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
Q_i_a_n_a
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
A6: Is such a great question! I am listening in on this one, with both ears.
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Feb 10 @ 7:57 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... Dunkin Donuts!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:58 PM EST
Outro: Name / role / location / suggestion for future topic
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:58 PM EST
@dormanmath
In what industry would dev tell someone how to do their job? Doctors? Architects? Disrespecting buyer=no bueno
#edtechbridge
Q_i_a_n_a
Feb 10 @ 7:58 PM EST
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
I'll be tweeting my answers late. But I can see this one was extra good
#edtechbridge
1925MP
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thanks to the little one Katya
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
@AlexVKluge
I guess I'm thinking more like apps and software. Totally agree about
#OER
Needs to stay free.
#edtechbridge
KS_EdMktg
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
@ShanaVWhite
@1925MP
@AlexVKluge
Note: if they need an NDA, run don't walk away. Sheesh. :)
#edtechbridge
wranglecreative
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
@Rdene915
@mr_isaacs
Yes, for devs iteration is key. So point out issues, even things that seem small or weird
#edtechbridge
mashupmath
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
Anthony / YouTuber / Denver /
#edtech
products specific to custom content creation
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Feb 10 @ 7:59 PM EST
Steve / NJ / I teach game design and development to MS/HS students.
#ilovemyjob
future topic... hmmm leave that to you all :)
#edtechbridge