#NVedchat Archive
#NVedchat is dedicated to increasing communication and collaboration of education related topics in the State of Nevada. Originally, created by Mr. Snehal Bhakta.
Monday January 18, 2016
We are Computer Using Educators of Nevada moderating tonight & an affiliate state of
Just got home a bit ago from the trip, what a weekend! Now time for
For tonight’s chat, we will use Q1, Q2… format for Questions. Please use A1, A2… format for answers & include
To join you may want to use Tweetdeck, tweetchat or another client that allows columns. Use the hashtag to track and join us.
Don't forget a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag to join us tonight!
Stacey Johnston HS English teacher from LV,NV.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, please share ant positive quote. Bonus points if you include a picture.
I'm Kiersten from LV. Im a digital learning coach for CCSD
Q1: What is single tech tool you use that is free? Example= (non-GAFE please!)
Great minds think alike :)
A1: I use on a near daily basis, totally and completely free!
A1: I use regularly to keep track of my schools
A1- I use on a daily basis to grab web content all the time.
A1: is another solid add-on that I use anytime I'm online
Q2: What is tech tool you use that you paid $ for and why?
A1: No fair nixing the GAFE stuff! It's my go to for EVERYTHING
A2: While is free, you need to pay for the premium features, and it's worth every penny! Ss participation went up a ton!
I paid for to add interactivity to trainings & I love it.
A2-I paid for Any Video Converter by . Great for various video files & projects.
A2: None...too many free ones! Dont need to pay!
A1: I am a daily Edmodo user.
A2: Doc to Form is a free Google Docs add-on, but if you make a small donation, you can get premium features
A2: I don't use any paid tech apps right now. Lots of freebies out there.
I forgot about that one. I use it all the time @CUENV@Snehalstocks
Q3: What tech tool you hear about a lot, but haven't had a chance to use yet?
Great tool! Between that, Screencastify, and Awesome Screenshot, you are totally covered!
A3: is one that I'd like to play with more.
A3: I keep hearing voxer and Raspberry Pi and frankly, not sure what they even do, have so many other tools on my plate, no time!
A3: I used it a little, but haven't used as much as I need to.
Hi , feeling overwhelmed as I'm planning for a sub tomorrow...any one know of a site where Ss can create flyers/advertisements
A3: I haven't had a chance to use but hear great things about it.
In Drive, the LucidPress program can do that
A3: haven't used voxer even though many big my PLN use it. I don't even know what it is!
Same boat here... maybe someone should enlighten us... hint hint
One of my ES librarians uses it with her classes. The kids enjoy it.
I'm with you guys re voxer. What is it?
One of my ES librarians uses it with her classes.The kids enjoy it. https://t.co/ZQDejvevdi https://t.co/dN0UZhfQmf
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Q4: What tech tool do you use the most to help you personally be a better educator?
A4: If it is related, I'm probably using it on a regular basis. is also my go to for learning about new stuff
. is basically a walkie talkie where you can record a message and others in the group can listen to it later.
A4: - organizes the blogs I like to read into one location. Learn so much from these
A4: Right now a toss up b/w Edmodo,Docs,YouTube, &the good old Internet!
A4: Can I be cheeky and say my MacAir? 'Cuz w/o it I would be able to use any of the other tools,
Q5: What is the best online tech tool that everyone should use and why?
A4: Actually I have really been using to learn new things. A year ago, I barely knew Twitter existed
A4: Got to add Twitter because of all the cool resources and people I've connected with.
. I want to use more google apps and google docs. So far I have only
A5: Twitter is a must have for any educator, as is Google Classroom. GC changed my life!
A5-The answer is YES. Everyone should be online! The power of information! Always sad when anyone doesn't use the Internet.
A5: of course I'm going to say this, but...GAFE!
A5: For education- the flow of GAFE can't be beat. Kids are producers & collaborators rather than just consumers!
Thanks to for the fantastic chat.
- awesome job moderation tonight! See you on Saturday!
If you haven't signed up yet, you need to come out to the 21st Century Learning Conf this Fri-Sat! https://t.co/cunZ66038U
A4. Twitter. I learned a lot and made new friends. I plan to learn more about GAFE and use that too.
Continue the conversation by using the hashtag all week long! See you next Monday @ 8pm PST.
A2- people pay for stuff? Haha jk. It probably doesn't count but Audible for audiobooks in class.
A3- again, probably doesn't count but Scrivener which is a writing program. I'd want it if I taught imaginative writing
A4- Google Classroom, drive, YouTube, and gmail are my go to.
