#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday April 19, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Yo, yo, yo...sup peeps. Hope those Vaudrey kids are bathed, fed, and asleep. I need a laugh tonight, nam sayin'?
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I made it, I made it! Amanda, Math/Tech TOSA ready to talk screencasting!
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Hey Tom! I hope so too, it's always a treat when we get in the chat!
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Hi friends! Susan Stewart, Tech Coach in Fresno!
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Tom Whalen. Social Studies teacher at Arroyo Grande High School. I also do a little TOSAing on the side.
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Tom C, Tech TOSA in Bassett CA, and I love me a old fashioned (since we got the cheers theme going
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Julie Sixth grade teacher in Perris,CA
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Joining the chat for the first time.
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Hey there I'll be in and out. 5th grade teacher
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a1: screencastify because it is easy.
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Oh Spicoli (sp?), what teacher could get mad at that kid?
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A1: My favorite SC tool is Quicktime and my podcast set-up, b/c it’s easy and sounds great.
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A1) My favorite screencasting tool is because it's so easy to use and works flawlessly with GAFE!!! Auto YouTubes too.
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My fav screencasting tool is screencasting because it's simple
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Welcome Jonathan! Great to have you in !
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A1: Camtasia...it is professional and allows for refinement of a screencast, plus adding subtitles https://t.co/Nz1w2SA8La
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A1 apps are cool, there's lots, but I'm a Mac QuickTime fan for screen casting
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A1: My favorite screencasting tool is Screencastify because it's so uncomplicated!
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A1:My fave screencasting tool for recording drawing is b/c it's easy to use/has easy export. Does it cost now?
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A1: Screencastomatic because it's easy! No account needed. Snagit is ok. QuickTime gives me a lot of drama.
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My fav screencasting tool is screencastify because it's simple
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A1 cont.: My "go to" screencasting tool for recording screen is Quicktime just since I've used it for years and it's on my Mac!
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a1: My favorite screencasting tool is Screecastify because it is great for Chromebooks.
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yes, but in my opinion the cost is WORTH it! now has awesome collaborative features!
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share more! What makes Screencastify so easy?
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Dude, you running out of GIFs? You can make new ones in if you are.
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. I like screencastify a lot too. Great on a chromebook and free! https://t.co/Ie5agX5l3D
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a1: My favorite screencasting tool is Screecastify because it is great for Chromebooks.
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oooh Auto Youtube- now that's a snazzy feature!
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Love Screencastomatic! Absolute favorite for sure! But when I don't have a Mac/PC it's got to be
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Kim from Fresno jumping in a little late, my favorite tool is Screencastify because it's simple and saves to Drive
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Anyone mention it depends on the screen?
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My fav screencasting tool is Explain Everything on iOS & QuickTime bcuz of ease of use, flexibility https://t.co/O7hMP1zhqC
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Agreed!! Bought the app for my new too bc I need it on all my devices!!
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A1- Screencastify because it's easy! (But I'm always up for learning something new...)
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Let's vote based on the top ones I see coming up. Which is your fave?
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Q for Q1 is this about my fav. tool or my fav. tool for students to use?
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a1: screencastify has a very easy interface with the audio and the camera. I like the pic in pic feature.
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I've heard good things and still haven't tried it. Will have to give it a try soon!
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agreed! It's a challenging skill to reacquire even though we spent most of out school years doing so.
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Q2: Help ! I only have a Chromebook to make screencasts on! What tools should I use and why? https://t.co/jmrkzBd7yq
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I like it https://t.co/ffSsO6NIJt
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A1- Screencastify because it's easy! (But I'm always up for learning something new...)
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A1: Quicktime (Mac) because I can cap a section or the whole screen, trim the length, and save easily.
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haha isn't it??? Don't make me fit in that box/blank
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Wait...wha??!!! I thought I new all the features... but this...! Tell me more...
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A2: I've started playing with Screencastify. Still looking for good options that allow students to draw/record on Chromebook.
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I have also used most products for screencasting as well. Great company
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A2: Screencastify. RIGHT THERE as a Chrome extension, easy enough for a kinder kiddo to figure out. https://t.co/dj9HiOdM6b
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Q2: Help ! I only have a Chromebook to make screencasts on! What tools should I use and why? https://t.co/jmrkzBd7yq
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is now on Chromebooks https://t.co/lBbrKw6mWQ
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A2: I've started playing with Screencastify. Still looking for good options that allow students to draw/record on Chromebook.
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a2: It is easy to use screencastify on the chromebook.
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pause features are good- that's something I wish Quicktime had!
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A2: is my go to on Chromebooks! Easy interface and I love being able to make quick gifs :) https://t.co/4vnJppyESr
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Q2: Help ! I only have a Chromebook to make screencasts on! What tools should I use and why? https://t.co/jmrkzBd7yq
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A2: Confession, never used a chromebook. district hates them, won't touch them.
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I love all my tools on the browser even for my sixth graders - they forget to use them otherwise!
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A2: I'm iOS only, confess I don't know anything about Chromebooks...I'll learn a lot from responses! https://t.co/byEDsFfmNw
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Q2: Help ! I only have a Chromebook to make screencasts on! What tools should I use and why? https://t.co/jmrkzBd7yq
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a2: Screencastify saves to Google Drive and makes it easy to share. Great for Chromebooks.
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Sorry, I was just down;loading the free trial of Camtasia. What was that your were saying?
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Good call Tom! It's open for interpretation- and multiple responses!
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A2 Awesome screenshot Chrome app for screen captures but not recording
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I've never used a Mac Book. I feel like a real loser. A bad person. A neerdowell.
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A2: Screencastify, captures whichever screen you're on: Draw, Slides, Docs, Pics ThingLink, anywhere
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can you make it a forced copy? I'm stuck on my phone and want to read it full screen you're Awesome
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I would love pics/video of kindser using it so I could persuade any reluctant middle school Ts! https://t.co/f6jG6xkbnU
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A2: Screencastify. RIGHT THERE as a Chrome extension, easy enough for a kinder kiddo to figure out. https://t.co/dj9HiOdM6b
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Q2: Help ! I only have a Chromebook to make screencasts on! What tools should I use and why? https://t.co/jmrkzBd7yq
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I was reticent myself - must say I love them (except in math)
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Hey, team! Joining late, & may have to bail early, but always enjoy the chat.
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reluctant MS Ts?! I have my MS Ss hooked, they want to screencast everything!
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IDK why my IT isn't considering them, not even on our 1:1 pilot list.
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A3: Prepare a loose script before, no rambling. Lots of visuals, not just long diatribes. Make sure no lawnmower/leaf blowers.
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A3: Good audio is key, have a script, keep it short, be platform specific, make it useful, make it fun
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A2: is a fav google extension. Works great on chromebooks, macs...
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A3: Practice, learn from kiddos, make mistakes, good lighting and sound, script, plan, practice, redo,
https://t.co/G5NcF7h1rY
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Hi joining the chat about screencasting a little late. Hi all!
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A3- Speak slowly. Get a USB mic (blue yeti?) Know what you're going to say. Clear your throat before.
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iPad only? We live in a society that requires the use of choosing right device so it is good to expose Ss to this.
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A3: Not sure, but I would imagine storyboarding and writing script would make a better product https://t.co/tMkSDyCLbN
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you go! Folder w/3 Kinder screencasts! Fave is kinderscreencast, Kansas1 is my cute kid ;)
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you go! Folder w/3 Kinder screencasts! Fave is kinderscreencast, Kansas1 is my cute kid ;)
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we MUST be able to make quick GIFs...at a moment's notice! FTW!
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we deployed 3000 this year - had to replace 14 screens - not too bad! half the price of iPads
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Same to you! Seems like a long time ago (:
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Tools that play nice with Google and go right to my Drive are always awesome in my book!
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A3: bullet talking points, delete is your friend, don't take yourself too seriously, have fun
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My favorite three tools for screencasting are 1) Camtasia (its a beast!) 2) Explain Everything (super robust) 3) Screencastify
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Yes, and then you have a hard copy and one you can share with others.
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. I need GIF training! is the key? https://t.co/mElO7dM2TN
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we MUST be able to make quick GIFs...at a moment's notice! FTW!
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A3 A quality mic isnt necessary but does make a difference. It's like listening in HD (stereo) vs Mono https://t.co/KoyUKoOFIM
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hah! I DO love my Google backpack tho! can't believe I was 1 name off from Chromebook Coronado!
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it's not a cost thing I'm interviewing the sup for pdcast, maybe he will spill on Y google hate.
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Hey Jeremiah! Always an absolute pleasure to see you in even if its just for a few. :)
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Hey Shea! Welcome welcome! Better late (and leave early) than never! That's the saying, right?
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a3: Plan your screencast. Write a basic script. Cuts down on the "ums" or pauses.
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I've never even touched one in real life! iPad...for the win! (in my world!)
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Great points. Like the have fun. Remember you are not recording a TED Talk or college lecture.
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ahhaahha I didn't even notice! Now that's amazing!
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I have one Ss that does different voices in his, it's hilarious but content is on point
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hahahha! Tom, bummed I didn't really get to chat w you in Orcutt the other weekend... you're a riot!
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I've been unable to allow Ss to screencast - district blocked it -
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A4: My YouTube channel for Ss to access long term. Usually put them on a Blendspace or GClassrm for current activity.
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A3: Don't cover mic w/hand... my Ss would forget where mic on iPad was & we'd end up w/garbled audio https://t.co/gG04Jxc2qd
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Ask and you shall receive a badge....
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A4) For posting screencasts I like YouTube but used GDrive as well
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A4) Its not really about where you screencasts are hosted its really about how you distribute them. So develop your website
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A4: Drive then a link on Classroom, Ss listen to each other's, working on best way to give peer feedback, suggestions?
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Having a plan is totally a good call!
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A4: Mine float off into oblivion or live in my Drive/Youtube. Need to have more effective upload/sharing/organizing plan
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really easy with GIF maker too
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That’s right! Remember, we are trying to hypnotize people. Get a good mic.
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A4- What said... Need to work on sharing them!
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A4) Also, once your videos on YouTube, I recommend to put them into playlists so that they are easier to organize & share
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Such a great tip- to make a solid screencast watch those filler words! https://t.co/dcyvUzQ9Md
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a3: Plan your screencast. Write a basic script. Cuts down on the "ums" or pauses.
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um, what do you , um, mean, um, filler?
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A4: Mostly GDrive, Gclassroom, or post to a shared GDoc for other students to review. Share Settings! https://t.co/ejKUskDfBL
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Agree with Playlists essential for organization. I always post my tutorial scasts in multiple platforms for Ss
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thanks you ALWAYS provide a jackpot when I need info!
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I've had the girls do full scripts, story boarding, then acting out before they make trailers..they love it
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. is a great tool to use 👍
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and more interpretive dancing!!!
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is that ?!?!?? Holy smokes! much?
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A4: screencasts live in a shared Google Drive folder, for Ts and Ss.
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A4 iOS camera roll and then Google Drive for Ss and same for me but also Dropbox, YouTube and external HD for diversity
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A4 our screen casts go straight to ......need policy change at school level to move them out further :o(
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a4: Folder on Google Drive. Then I share link to video. Sometimes I upload to Youtube. Youtube lets you edit which is good.
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External hard drive WAS so essential for years. Now GDrive has made me not bring my HD out in a long time
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A3: quick script for main points, keep short ~3 min, quality audio, fun & helpful, then SHARE!!! https://t.co/qmEJAKE5x1
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A4: I tended to post on my class website. Everything went on website so Ss could find whatever whenever https://t.co/qetsmFZfDu
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So it's also true then that if the script don't fit must be rewrit
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A4 Also share Ss products on websites and to the world with this hashtag
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great advice! is your friend! Love it!!!
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Websites are still essential as the PLACE where resources are housed
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. how to share student screencasts to a hashtag from the great https://t.co/PwqMg4UcBY
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A4 Also share Ss products on websites and to the world with this hashtag
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Did you have to get any parent permission before posting Ss screencasts on public-acess platforms?
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A4 cont: This yr I started YouTube channel for PD & training screencasts & put on website too
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Good organization tip! Why make a bunch of screencasts if you can't find them again?! https://t.co/1uYGaFMuUj
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A4) Also, once your videos on YouTube, I recommend to put them into playlists so that they are easier to organize & share
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I’m encountering a similar issue with YouTube access. Finding that is a great learning platform, though.
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A5: GSlides research project. Screencast & post to Padlet. Virtual gallery walk that can be viewed/shared beyond classrm walls
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I like that! I've not had much success using the Question feature, but not giving up, we'll get it
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A5: Eng: Poetic Analysis Math: Prob solv steps Sci: diagramming /labelling Hist: timelines and cause/effect All:research
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Oh good! I'm not the only one that saves everything everywhere!
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A5: Ss create screencast to explain approach to problem/concept. Other Ss watch and respond/question. Great for math
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like, this one like time I had this like T who made fun of me for saying like like a valley girl. Like, Whatever.
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very tight with Ss images online here so is our only option - LOVE it though! https://t.co/PKkgRxmPVr
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I’m encountering a similar issue with YouTube access. Finding that is a great learning platform, though.
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Amen! Ha.... reading your blog now!!!! Love It
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If not on a website, where else would they go?
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A5: May be cheesy but seems great way for Ss to read a narrative/persausive piece using Gslides to explain
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A5: Narrate an ebook and publish to and e-portfolio for parents and grandparents to listen and watch.
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I still <3 & use for all my sites, but agree, a little makeover never hurt anybody
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Going w/ last gif on this one, as I was reading, that's my reaction https://t.co/oejBgdSufd
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A5: Ss create screencast to explain approach to problem/concept. Other Ss watch and respond/question. Great for math
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Change my As for all Qs so far- the answer's ALWAYS interpretive dancing. https://t.co/o38yjFJ6ng
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and more interpretive dancing!!!
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A5: screencast over pics of game of marbles, Ss drew arrows to explain forces as they talked, Used ExplainEverything & tablets
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Ironically, my neighbor just fired up his (loud, exhaustless) truck during the chat about screencasting https://t.co/v5Scv6mzOu
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Thought that was a bi-line of chats. Didn't we agree Article 4.2.1
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yes, love the Youtube editing tools! Just learned about those this year.
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A5 cont.: And sub plans! Such a breeze to screencast lesson & post.
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ahhhh... I feel the same... loved mine (but in a drawer at work for a year)
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Ahh perfect timing of outside forces
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A5: has one of my favs, a Ss explaining how to do CC Math problem then sent to P to help w/ HW
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Yup... I signed the agreement after reading Article 4.2.1
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A5: 30-second commercial. Make me believe in the product OR service. Convince me w/ audio and visuals.
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Susan has many amazing things to share (:
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I hope that happens soon! are you listening
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Google's drives are as reliable as any. They just build in redundancy. U can 2!
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So true, if you can't sell it in 30 sec, then 5 minutes ain't gonna make it better
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ohh. I love doing these! I am going to check this out
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Thanks, . Maybe Ss could create a monster truck rally commercial for your noisy neighbor? *grin*
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A5: Students read stories aloud, listen to themselves and peers to offer feedback.
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Great question from Jody! and I were researching the same thing... Thoughts? https://t.co/6t6ADwXNdt
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Would love your opinion...Is Explain Everything worth buying for the non-touchscreen Chromebooks we are about to purchase?
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This seems perfect for foreign language classes as well...interesting
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A5: our ELD T has Ss make screencasts to practice language, so many awesome uses for screencasting
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A6: Love this Khan Academy one on combining like terms-who knew 2 Chuck Norris' were called Chuck Norri https://t.co/8cnP18quHr
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LOL, or a persuasive commercial on why cars should have proper muffled exhaust...
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A5: Our best screencasts were in math...Ss modeling, solving, explaining math w/light saber is always awesome!
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& cut out loading times for pages or pauses.
Also, keep it under a minute. If it must be longer, split in two.
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A5: HS Newcomer English Language Learners make storybook read alouds to share w/ kinders!
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I thought I remembered it from somewhere (; thanks for checking on that
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Agreed. “Ticket price includes the whole seat but you’ll only need the edge!”
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A5 My students voice over an image or drawing & explain 1 takeaway for the day (period) & create a compilation at end of yr
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I vote no unfortunately... big fan, but best part of EE is touchscreen features
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Love this and will listen to it in full later TFS
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Great screencasting lesson idea! https://t.co/kAId3ZiZCM
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A5: Narrate an ebook and publish to and e-portfolio for parents and grandparents to listen and watch.
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You've done more and done it better in 1 year than I in 3. Just so you know, you're rocking it!
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Ha! I like this idea…it’d be a fun to have Ss do a series of commercials on environmental responsibility.
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Love the "takeaway of the day" s-cast idea! Like an exit ticket's cooler, hipper cousin. Awesome!
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I have a vision of parents/Grandparents/community members recording read alouds to share in class, too! https://t.co/NvkUCWgFdR
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Great screencasting lesson idea! https://t.co/kAId3ZiZCM
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A5: Narrate an ebook and publish to and e-portfolio for parents and grandparents to listen and watch.
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Aw shucks, thx! You're amaze-balls &couldn't do it w/out all my peeps!
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The My Talking Pet app made Yoda fun to do.
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I'm trying to catch up...I'm at the watering rocks section...but I am NOT declaring bankruptcy!
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SAMR is my jam(mer) (Sorry. I had to) right now! Excited for slow chat this week!
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Yes!!! I used Movenote to lv a msg for my students 2 start the day! They would play it from my website https://t.co/jAiF8wEjvL
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A5 cont.: And sub plans! Such a breeze to screencast lesson & post.
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