Welcome to #bcedchat. The topic tonight is about Where Technology Lives & saying "Goodnight Lab." Our co-moderators will be @technolandy @ @DAliceMarsh
Hi. Christine from the Sunshine Coast. Math educator, sessional instructor, and school trustee. Interested in policy, math ed, and professional learning. Glad to be here tonight. #dr280#bcedchat
Evening @technolandy@DAliceMarsh excited you are both moderating #bcedchat Kyla here from SD42- I teach grade 6/7 this year and am in a 1-2-1 iPad class. Loving the technology possibilities and eager to get more ideas this evening.
Great to have you here @nick_schumacher - hope the Alaskan weather is good tonight! My uncle out in Fairbanks reported some cold temperatures #bcedchat
Q1: Traditionally, technology has been a place students visit - specifically in “labs” - is this the case in your school? Or is the ‘lab’ becoming ‘mobile’? #bcedchat
Welcome to #bcedchat. The topic tonight is about Where Technology Lives & saying "Goodnight Lab." Our co-moderators will be @technolandy @ @DAliceMarsh
A1: we were going to mobile lab in the next few years, but had the opportunity to do it this year. So, 31 laptops available to move throughout the school. (some teachers still have issues with time of blocks to use (elementary). But I'm loving it. #bcedchat
Hello #bcedchat! Carrie, grade 4/5 from l'école des Pionniers de Maillardville. I'll be in and out tonight, but l am looking forward to tonight's topic.
I am new to #SD42 and blown away by the commitment the district has for technology. I teach in a 1-2-1 iPad room- where kids get to take them home for the year. We also have multiple laptop carts in the school. #hammondsd42#bcedchat
Q1: Traditionally, technology has been a place students visit - specifically in “labs” - is this the case in your school? Or is the ‘lab’ becoming ‘mobile’? #bcedchat
A1b: We also have 30 iPads that we use in the primary classes and Learning Services. (When I started at this school, we had 5 iPads, no student laptops). #bcedchat
A1. Hmm... good question. I'm not in the classroom per se, but I do believe we have labs in schools and mobile labs (aka. carts too). Some of the computers in our schools need updating. Tough to keep up sometimes. #bcedchat
Q1: Traditionally, technology has been a place students visit - specifically in “labs” - is this the case in your school? Or is the ‘lab’ becoming ‘mobile’? #bcedchat
Q1: Traditionally, technology has been a place students visit - specifically in “labs” - is this the case in your school? Or is the ‘lab’ becoming ‘mobile’? #bcedchat
A1. We are blessed to be more than 1to1 K-12 every kid in our district has more than one school device. Now...the trick is how to use this technology most effectively in the classroom. #bcedchat
Im not teaching yet, Im still in school But, the classes i have seen sometimes have 1 to 1 iPads or laptops. this is a great tool for students to use in the class because they have alot of information in the class and they practice looking things up and thinking further #bcedchat
I'm remembering the COWS (Computers on wheels) but I love what we have at my school. The biggest issue is the size of the mobile lab to move around the school. As Admin,I'm pushing it through the halls. But anything to get my teachers comfortable with it. #bcedchat
It's Victoria Woelders from Langley. Grade 4. I am happy to be here because normally I am out at my daughter's basketball practice. Tonight Mike took her. #bcedchat
I am new to #SD42 and blown away by the commitment the district has for technology. I teach in a 1-2-1 iPad room- where kids get to take them home for the year. We also have multiple laptop carts in the school. #hammondsd42#bcedchat
Q1: Traditionally, technology has been a place students visit - specifically in “labs” - is this the case in your school? Or is the ‘lab’ becoming ‘mobile’? #bcedchat
A1: As a TTOC, I’m seeing more schools having carts for laptops and tubs for iPads. Our district made a HUGE investment in updating technology at the end of last year. Great for integrating technology into almost any lesson or subject. #bcedchat
A1 a dozen years ago I had 1:1 iBooks - this year I finally got some iPads (thanks to @cuebc ) to test out 1:1 mobility again. So much better than sending kids to the lab #bcedchat
#bcedchat Q1: Lab is gone! Tech is housed in carts & some is dispersed throughout the school and lives in classrooms. I have set up a couple tech spaces in my room for students to document learning & they have access to our class devices at all times which I love for freshgrade
Whoa.... You are more than one-to-one with every K-12 student. Now that's impressive. Are students and teachers fluent in using technology to enhance the learning experience? #bcedchat
A1. We are blessed to be more than 1to1 K-12 every kid in our district has more than one school device. Now...the trick is how to use this technology most effectively in the classroom. #bcedchat
A1: I envision 'Maker Revolution' as a social movement within our teaching culture. A charge into a historical wall of doing things a certain way #bcedchat
A1: We are slowly removing all of our labs as well and going to Mobile Labs, however there are definitely not enough mobile labs to go around for all the classes at this time. #bcedchat
A1: My grade 4s each have an iPad, and my grade 5s each have a Macbook. We are so lucky to have so much tech in our Francophone schools, it's just a matter of using it properly! #bcedchat
Way to attack the question. Sometimes it's like that. I appreciate that you have encountered technology in schools so far in your teacher candidacy. #bcedchat
Love this. I am hoping that we can move to a 2:1 classrooom for my intermediates and a 3:1 ipads for primary.....At the moment, we have 31 laptops for whole school and 35 iPads... #bcedchat
When my principal arrived at my daughter’s elementary school, the big part of the tech plan was to make the entire school wireless accessible. Last year, the gym was the last place to become wireless. #bcedchat
The biggest issue i see is that using technology doesn't mean you are doing 21st century learning, you might teach the same way with or without tech #bcedchat
I'm remembering the COWS (Computers on wheels) but I love what we have at my school. The biggest issue is the size of the mobile lab to move around the school. As Admin,I'm pushing it through the halls. But anything to get my teachers comfortable with it. #bcedchat
Always loved the idea that technology shouldn't be a 'let's go to the special room to use'. I finally have the control (as admin) to implement this. (with support and collaboration from staff). #bcedchat
I agree. But in some cases, 1:1 is best. Not for collaboration/inquiry, though. More for individual opportunities. #bcedchat (My school does not do 1:1)
A2 people react to change in three different way, you have your yes man, the ones who wait and see and your naysayers because it is a lot of change for them #bcedchat
I have half and half. The fact that iPads are portable, have apps like @explainevrythng, it's much easier for Ss to take photos + upload videos, etc. to @FreshGrade, I am really liking the iPads more. Ss even type quicker than I thought. That was my biggest concern. #bcedchat
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@ChristineYH, @LisaRead, @explainevrythng, @FreshGrade
Yes! My 1:1 iBook class led to some amazing collaboration and communication - led me to taking “risks” around ideas that led to #geniushour and inquiry (and even coding mindsets) #bcedchat
A2 All the Grade 3 to 7 teachers love having laptops in their classroom, but we don't have a functional 30. Currently in our school, we have only refurbished ones and about 10 from a grant. We have Macs from another grant, but hose r used mostly for Resource room. #bcedchat
A2. I don't know the answer to this question. I'm not in the K-12 classroom. In courses I teach at SFU, I expect my students to bring some form of device as tool to use to help facilitate their learning. It would be my preference. No COWS at the university. #bcedchat
A2: The reality seems to be that Ts react well when tech can 'visit' their classroom. The norm is scheduling a mobile cart and sharing btw many many classes #bcedchat
A2 The teachers seem to like them and have interesting and creative ways to use the iPads or laptops in the classroom. There are so many games and apps that help teach students while they have free time or doing an activity for class. #bcedchat
A2: Honestly, it's mixed. Some love it and plan along to use the mobility of it all. Some dislike the need to pick up and move the lab around (we don't have the resources to have laptops in all classrooms, yet. On it, though). #bcedchat
To be honest, if you really want your teachers to do tech... Remove the photocopy machine from your school and watch the creativity that happens #bcedchat
A2: I think it depends on the teachers. Some find it hard to manage Ss, to make sure they are on task. I have a talk w/Ss at begining of the year + it's clear that tech is a tool + a priviledge, and if used wrong, they will show their learning in another way. #bcedchat
To be honest, if you really want your teachers to do tech... Remove the photocopy machine from your school and watch the creativity that happens #bcedchat
I do love that more students (and their parents!) are asking about bringing in their own devices! (And making me crazy that my kid needs a calculator instead of her phone!) #bcedchat
We have three 6/7 classes @HammondSD42 all with 1-2-1 iPads and then a couple of full class carts. Use varies class to class but having them available makes use by all more likely. #SD42 supports a wide variety of tech across the district. #bcedchat
Welcome Scott to #bcedchat. So true. the logistics of a computer cart is not as fluid as the practice of teaching and learning. I would often give up on signing up because my need would have been more emergent than something I had planned 6 months ago.
I use brocoli & chocolate with my Ss - I'm pretty sure I heard it at a conference. Eat as much brocoli (create, code, make videos, Skype w/ grandma) but limit the chocolate (games). No free time on iPads - just coding time. I love how engaged Ss are when they create! #bcedchat
To be honest, if you really want your teachers to do tech... Remove the photocopy machine from your school and watch the creativity that happens #bcedchat
I do love that more students (and their parents!) are asking about bringing in their own devices! (And making me crazy that my kid needs a calculator instead of her phone!) #bcedchat
We are not building a have and have not if the Ss have access but cannot use the tech properly. We are teaching responsibility and accountability. #bcedchat
It's interesting because we still have a lab, but it is rarely used. There has been chat among teachers about changing that lab into a quiet space. Is there anyone out there that has some creative ways of using old lab rooms? #bcedchat
A3 Maybe bring up how many positives there are. Tell them how much they will be able to teach using the iPads or laptops. Maybe bring in teachers from other schools who have 1-to-1 iPads or laptops and they teach the other teachers. #bcedchat
A3. It kind of matches my A2 response. I need technology as it emerges. Not a planned event, as @teachermrskhan had mentioned. It's like a pencil. Great to have it everyday. It may help with the learning experiences. You may or may not use it, but it's there if you do. #bcedchat
We are currently at about 15 devices/laptops for 200 students. 30 more on the way. It would be nice to decrease that ratio to 1 to 3 at least. #BcEdChat
A3 Honestly in my experience think labs were able to be decommissioned only if there were enough alternatives available. Without that you will still have staff hanging on for good reason. #bcedchat
It seems to be much around the teachers mentality that phones are a distraction rather that the most amazing tool available, and it's in their pocket. Students need to be trained to see their phone as their greatest tool, not just a flashy toy. #bcedchat
A2: Seeing lots of student devices in classrooms now. Recently seen class where all the students posted their own work, notes & reflections onto Freshgrade. So brilliant ... saves time for the teacher & the students take ownership of their learning. #bcedchat
I agree with the engagement. When you get students on a problem solving task that is open ended on how to achieve the ask... BOOM. It's amazing. Not sure about the broccoli & chocolate. LOL. #bcedchat
I use brocoli & chocolate with my Ss - I'm pretty sure I heard it at a conference. Eat as much brocoli (create, code, make videos, Skype w/ grandma) but limit the chocolate (games). No free time on iPads - just coding time. I love how engaged Ss are when they create! #bcedchat
A3: I finally understood why all week it's been tweeted out as the "Goodnight lab"!! 🙄 Anyway, I think that we need more teacher mentors within schools to share their knowledge. So many are doing great things with tech and could help their colleagues. #bcedchat
I'm suddenly wishing there was an edit button… I should know broccoli takes 2 c's! But yes, Ts need to focus more on the task. If that part is done right, the classroom management does itself! #bcedchat
Continue ranting. Consuming is compliance. We want creating... get the core competency juices flowing. All students love it... just like we do. So let's do it. #dropthemic#bcedchat
A3: We say goodnight labs because technology is no longer an event, no longer an unofficial prep with ATRT then 'learning games'. We need our practice to include tech in a purposeful way, lead by modern pedagogy #bcedchat
I'm suddenly wishing there was an edit button… I should know broccoli takes 2 c's! But yes, Ts need to focus more on the task. If that part is done right, the classroom management does itself! #bcedchat
Especially in "research" articles. What exactly is their definitlion of screen time? Is anyone considering the differences in creating vs consuming? Can anyone point me to that research please? #bcedchat
In reply to
@scottmckay_com, @technolandy, @bcedchat, @CUEBC
In (very) short, social constructivist approach would suggest the interaction, collaboration, negotiations outweight the value of the 1:1 purpose as I see it (to optimize creating single products). Less 19th century workplace cubicle prep, more core comp #bcedchat
This graphic has helped with framing where would like Ss to go with their tech usage. Citizenship is essential first step...and then opens possibilities for leadership. #bcedchat
Q4: As labs are becoming increasingly mobile, how are teachers able to receive extra support in learning to use/incorporate the technology into their classroom? #bcedchat
Hi Cliff... welcome to #bcedchat Good to see you. And, DING, DING, DING. I so agree with you. It goes back to my pencil analogy. We need to teach students (and ourselves) how to use these tools for learning. If not, we're writing notes to each other or doodling. #bcedchat
It seems to be much around the teachers mentality that phones are a distraction rather that the most amazing tool available, and it's in their pocket. Students need to be trained to see their phone as their greatest tool, not just a flashy toy. #bcedchat
A4 I think that it is good to bring in other teachers to support the school that is learning about technology. The community that will form from this is great for making new activities and new ideas for the students. #bcedchat
A4. I think that we should be using technology everyday. If we truly believe that technology is a tool for learning then it should be embedded in our school/district culture. Normalize the experience. Learn everyday. #bcedchat
Q4: As labs are becoming increasingly mobile, how are teachers able to receive extra support in learning to use/incorporate the technology into their classroom? #bcedchat
And, to add, the curricular competencies also flow when access to the knowledge is at fingertips. So much more that can be done/solved/created when you don’t have to find a encyclopedia or go to lab to look up info! #bcedchat
And my 1:1 classrooms have been the most open collaborative classes - Shared devices have led to group work, 1:1 have led to asynchronous collaboration (learning from each other as needed) which has been very cool to seen #bcedchat
Yet, the addiction level to a phone and social media is linked to higher levels of depression and anti-social behaviours. Learning how NOT to use them is a better skill. Assign a couple of rotating researchers per period. #bcedchat
In reply to
@CliffWaldie, @technolandy, @ChristineYH
We have @rorypayment to help the Ts in #sd42 He is constantly trouble shooting and also encouraging us to try new apps and activities. A contact person is wonderful. #SD42 also has after school #prod. On Thursday @AppleEDU was in #SD42 to show us AppleClassroom. #bcedchat
Q4: As labs are becoming increasingly mobile, how are teachers able to receive extra support in learning to use/incorporate the technology into their classroom? #bcedchat
A4: I'll answer with a question. Does practicality or pedagogy drive our practice? The former will see any training get little bang for the buck. The latter has the possibility to light a fire, to add to the 'maker revolution' #bcedchat
Our school has 8 iPads that live in the classroom for intermediate (gr. 4-7) classes. These are used to supplement BYOD. Typically this allows for 1:1 access at all times. #bcedchat#sd36learn
A1: West Van's a BYOD district from Gr. 4 up. Works well enough, but September includes a LOT of solving tech issues with the grade 4s. Overall, it's great having the option of creating w/computers, but also an extra mgmt challenge as kids use devices inappropriately. #bcedchat
GarageBand and iMovie have been easier on the iPad than the android (I know there are options - if we had more androids then I’d explore deeper) #bcedchat
You make a super great and wonderful point Lynda... and welcome to #bcedchat. I love that. We need access to content to develop the competencies. Agreed. #bcedchat
And, to add, the curricular competencies also flow when access to the knowledge is at fingertips. So much more that can be done/solved/created when you don’t have to find a encyclopedia or go to lab to look up info! #bcedchat
As a TTOC, I've also seen great uses for labs. Some teachers use this as an excellent time to collaborate with another professional and to offer new possibilities or extensions on existing projects. #bcedchat
Agreed, @brynmw, on making this less confrontational. Tough to get colleagues on board if they feel they are set up for failure and pushed into no man’s land... #bcedchat
I do try to continue with only using free apps (except for #minecraft. I’d pay for that - but shouldn’t it be included in district O365 contracts?) #bcedchat
A4b I teach a computer tech elective where I show ss how to use technology in class projects. Now I have students doing stopmotion movied eith powerpoint. Hopefully a future ss presentation method. #bcedchat
True. I see your point, but that's a choice. It's like making friends on the school ground face-to-face. Do we teach children to avoid people? There is something to be learned here by all of us. Ties nicely to the core competencies. #bcedchat
Yet, the addiction level to a phone and social media is linked to higher levels of depression and anti-social behaviours. Learning how NOT to use them is a better skill. Assign a couple of rotating researchers per period. #bcedchat
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@CliffWaldie, @technolandy, @ChristineYH
Super cool way to start the conversation and framed around making a environmental difference. Brainstorm alternatives with staff well in advance. #bcedchat
The word impossible has the word possible in it. If you build it they will come. You will never know till you try. Challenge yourself not to use the photocopier for one week. Make the choice to change #bcedchat
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@ChrisMcD123, @CarrieAntoniazz, @brynmw, @_Ms_J
Impossible only meand you haven't found the solution yet! Could be an #ADST challenge for you and our Ss to work on together. Start small them build up? #bcedchat
Impossible only means you haven't found the solution yet! Could be an #ADST challenge for you and our Ss to work on together. Start small them build up? #bcedchat
Even with the old curriculum, I scrambled to find text at the right reading level for students. It seems that we bought into "creativity" which really is outsourcing/crowdsourcing development on teacher time. #bcedchat
Fixed can be good, but if it is preventing positive change, then we need growth or innovative mindset. Sometimes, things that prevent moving forward are beyond our control (board/district/provincial/physical laws of science)
#bcedchat
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@jfprovencher27, @ChrisMcD123, @CarrieAntoniazz, @_Ms_J
A4: I work with @BCITComputing to host a Teachers Coding Playground in the summer. Focus is comp thinking, but the unconference format allows for all kinds of cross-curricular connections. It's free and has CS instructors and mentors from SDs in the room to assist. #bcedchat
The word impossible has the word possible in it. If you build it they will come. You will never know till you try. Challenge yourself not to use the photocopier for one week. Make the choice to change #bcedchat
In reply to
@ChrisMcD123, @CarrieAntoniazz, @brynmw, @_Ms_J
Q5: As dedicated labs are disappearing, many schools are focusing on mobile labs to share. Has this allowed you more access to technology? Or is it still difficult with limitations with sharing a “lab” among several classes? #bcedchat
A3: Re-purposing the former lab space as something more awesome would help - maker spaces, collaboration spaces, etc. I do think, though, that transition time/setup of a mobile lab is more time-consuming than walking to the old-school lab. #bcedchat
A4: As a TTOC, in some schools I see some excellent sharing & dialogue within the tech leaders of a staff. The best way to learn is this real time & relevant dialogue between colleagues. #bcedchat
I'm not against that, I'm just wondering if the questions in the research (and the participants) bias the results. Are the future students better at virtual mathematics than pencil/paper? Just wondering. #bcedchat
In reply to
@ChrisMcD123, @jfprovencher27, @CarrieAntoniazz, @_Ms_J
I am creative. I have a studio. Done retreats at adult art camps. Involved in design thinking. What I can tell you is that creativity requires rigour, constraints, and abroad base of knowledge,including facts. #bcedchat
A5. I'm not sure about this. I would like to think it would but putting myself in the high school again, it would be just the same to book the computer lab or book the cart. I'm looking for more. COMPUTERS FOR EVERYBODY, if possible. Allow BYOD for all. #dream#bcedchat
Q5: As dedicated labs are disappearing, many schools are focusing on mobile labs to share. Has this allowed you more access to technology? Or is it still difficult with limitations with sharing a “lab” among several classes? #bcedchat
A5 I think that this may be difficult sometimes but there are ways to schedule your class and other classes around when you need the iPads or laptops You may split up time with a neighbor class, you take 10 and the neighbor takes 10 I think there are ways to be creative #bcedchat
A5: Mobile labs are great for increased access to tech, but have challenges. For instance students saving work, logistics of updating &apps, charging, scheduling, printing etc. Ideal world I'd personally love to see the devices housed in classrooms but mobile is a start #bcedchat
Thankfully, our district created a tech team of teachers that can show other teachers how to use & work freshgrade. A meetings can be set up after school or when best convenient. #bcedchat
True. Wireless matters. Also, it would personally stress me out to be responsible for so many laptops. More rules to implement and more student management. I'm not cool with that when I want to focus on the learning. #bcedchat
Thankfully, our district created a tech team of teachers that can show other teachers how to use & work freshgrade. A meetings can be set up after school or when best convenient. #bcedchat
A4: My job before teaching was working @FAS_SFU and included advocacy for better aligning K-12 and Post-sec. There's a desire from post-sec CS departments to support this and the regionalized nature of post-sec means we cld get local supported playgrounds happening. #bcedchat
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@technolandy, @BCITComputing, @FAS_SFU
Haha! I just had a talk with my students about this last week. I had then chat about what we need to change in schools - and what they need to know but don't think we teach them. You'd be amazed at how many grade 4 Ss are upset they haven't learn to do their taxes yet! #bcedchat
Really folks? Doesn't that seem manipulative? Controlling? Disrespectful? Unprofessional? Not satisfied to focus on improving your own practice? Do you really think that forcing your own practices on others helps anyone?
#bcedchat#bced
This one talks about digital natives. Students in our schools now. Really no difference between us and them in how we learn. #bcedchathttps://t.co/reEpuiXcua
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@_Ms_J, @brynmw, @jfprovencher27, @CarrieAntoniazz
A4: The aim of the BCIT event is to establish a working formula for how CS experts in higher ed can assist and then expand that to other post-secs to meet demand. We are linking to @CUEBC and the college CS departments more fully. #bcedchat
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@technolandy, @BCITComputing, @FAS_SFU, @CUEBC
I see what you mean, but sometimes, you need a push in a direction to see if it works. If it doesn't, I'm always open to new ideas or going back to old ideas...... #bcedchat
Q7 As more labs are being left behind with tech becoming more mobile, who is responsible for upkeeping the tech? Do they receive dedicated time for this? #bcedchat
A6: I think tech allows for better inclusion. Ss can use it to show their understanding in so many ways. I can create learning situation where all my Ss can be engaged and succeed because of the support. This is why I think it's so important #inclusion#sucessforall#bcedchat
A6. I'm so aligned to this... because it's not all about knowing and memorizing the facts. We are past that. Knowledge is NOT the key to our success anymore. We can access content anytime, and need to... to develop the competencies. #bcedchat
The other piece I love about this is that those support teachers are still in classrooms teaching kids part time. Brilliant because they are physically/emotionally connected and invested in bricks and mortar schools. #bcedchat
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@GeofferyKehrig, @CliffWaldie, @_Ms_J, @technolandy
A6 How can we have a communication competency that doesn't touch on or include technology?Consider our St existence and social relationship w tech. Not including tech is like asking them to not write about their personal life at all #bcedchat
We are all immigrants from somewhere- but I admit I was enabled early to differentiate my learned output by my Apple IIe (no longer was my writing messy and the focus was on my ideas) #bcedchat
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@jfprovencher27, @rilmcknight, @CliffWaldie
It's a cascade mentorship approach-we have the BCIT folks, but the idea is to provide space, food and expertise and have teachers collaborate and share. A few experienced, mid and never evers came. We also did industry tours as BCIT Downtown is convenient for that. #bcedchat
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@CarrieAntoniazz, @technolandy, @BCITComputing
A7. My question is, what aspect of tech? It's so multi-dimensional. There is policy, hardware, software, pedagogy, student learning, privacy, parent engagement, etc. I think that we're all responsible. Need a united vision on technology to move forward together. #bcedchat
Q7 As more labs are being left behind with tech becoming more mobile, who is responsible for upkeeping the tech? Do they receive dedicated time for this? #bcedchat
Unfortunately that is incorrect. Knowledge(what's in long term memory) is a lot different than information (what you find on google). https://t.co/I3ojJpatn5#bcedchat
The push back around support (apple/Microsoft) is crazy. It shouldn't be around the type of tech, but around the pedagogical reasons for using tech. #bcedchat
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@technolandy, @CliffWaldie, @vwoelders
A6 I think that as the curriculum changes it is important to have technology because there are great ways to reach the standards with new apps for the students. The apps are different and the students learn in different ways. #bcedchat
A7 Our district has a dedicated team that do this- we put in a 'ticket' if we need something done. Then it is either handled remotely or someone comes in. #bcedchat They are also consistently encouraging us to try new things with suggestions and sharing.
Q7 As more labs are being left behind with tech becoming more mobile, who is responsible for upkeeping the tech? Do they receive dedicated time for this? #bcedchat
I was lucky enough to try both the green screen AND the beautiful amber screen - but loved our first RGB screen (probably the most expensive “screen” my family has ever purchased) #bcedchat
In reply to
@CliffWaldie, @jfprovencher27, @rilmcknight
I am meeting up with the BCIT folks this month to get ourselves in gear for next summer, but if you join the FB group from last time, you will for sure get looped in:
https://t.co/PoCu0owsPT#bcedchat
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@CarrieAntoniazz, @technolandy, @BCITComputing
A7: TBH, as admin, I'm responsible for the maintenance of the tech, but I have such amazing teachers in my school, we are a community of support and learners. So proud of them all. #bcedchat
A5: Sharing a lab can be difficult ... Especially when no one is identified to ensure laptops/iPads are plugged in and functioning at end of day. Also, always difficult for class management when 10 laptops are doing an "update" at same time. #bcedchat
I was lucky enough to try both the green screen AND the beautiful amber screen - but loved our first RGB screen (probably the most expensive “screen” my family has ever purchased) #bcedchat
In reply to
@CliffWaldie, @jfprovencher27, @rilmcknight
A7 tech ticket is the way to seek help. However, some of the requests are time-consuming. I cannot open my computer.... people need to troubleshoot #bcedchat
Admittedly, Twitter is not the best forum to express my thoughts. Thanks for highlighting this for me. What I mean is? Do we need to test on memorizing facts? Or do we need to focus on content and competencies combined? Learning can be more rich than Google content. #bcedchat
Unfortunately that is incorrect. Knowledge(what's in long term memory) is a lot different than information (what you find on google). https://t.co/I3ojJpatn5#bcedchat
A8: What is lost, is the scheduled separation of learning from space. (That technology is separated from other learning). ...sorry, bit sarcastic on that one. #bcedchat
