#TECHtalkGA Archive
Educational Technology chat for teachers, media specialists, and instructional technology specialists living in Georgia.
Monday June 19, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT
It's time for
#TECHtalkGA
! Q1: Introduce yourself & tell us your FAVORITE thing that you did at or for school last year! Remember the #!
participatechat
Jun 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#TECHtalkGA
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/3AOVdpQs4e
edtechteach3
Jun 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1: SummerPD
#techtalkGA
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A1: Submitted my application for Google Trainer - waiting to hear
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:02 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A1: Angela, an ITS from Lambert HS, joined tonight by guest co-host
@edtechteach3
! Fave last year was Google Camp &
#LHSUnPD
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT
It's time for
#TECHtalkGA
! Q1: Introduce yourself & tell us your FAVORITE thing that you did at or for school last year! Remember the #!
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Ooh, brave soul! I'm still working on mine! Good luck!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ehlmstech
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Oh - Evonne here from Catoosa County GA.
#TechtalkGA
Lpstieve
Jun 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A1 Begining to provide PD for teachers. Leading technology PLCs
#TECHTalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A1: favorite thing was student choice projects at the end of the year - giving advice to the new 6th graders!
#TECHtalkGA
edtechteach3
Jun 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Brian DeRose- Coord. Of Inst Tech Dawson County Schools
#techtalkGA
educatorwilson
Jun 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Angela Wilson ITS Sharon Elementary participating in
@MmeBurgess
#pubEDUs
were fun!
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Nice! It's scary to step out that way, but ultimately just as rewarding (if not more!)
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @Lpstieve
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q2: If you could go back and do one thing differently from last year, what would you change or add? Remember the #!
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT
What did you end up doing?? Did they love it?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MrsBayerLSMS
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Oh yeah! I loved those too! Maybe more, haha!
#pubEDU
#forsythpln
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @educatorwilson
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
good morning Aprajita Ralli from India.
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Wow, good morning! Glad to have you join us again for
#TECHtalkGA
!
In reply to @ApraRalli
edtechteach3
Jun 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A2: Offer more optional PD after hours.
#techtalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A2: wish I'd done writer's workshop. I'm working on my systems for that now & am excited to have 10 chrome books in the room
#TECHtalkGA
educatorwilson
Jun 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q2: I would get into more classrooms just by walking in. Not being afraid to just stop by
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A2: Offer more optional sessions in the
@wildtechcafe
+ bring in more teacher leaders to showcase!
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q2: If you could go back and do one thing differently from last year, what would you change or add? Remember the #!
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT
They designed their own projects - made videos, maps, posters. One group built an amazing locker full of org. tips & advice
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A1 iteach History & last year my fav thing was a four day study trip of culminating in an exhibition on the topic Othering
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Good luck! Let us know how it goes and how we can help! We all need a support system!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @Lpstieve
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:09 PM EDT
We're sharing projects at our open house and via
@padlet
They we're AMAZING!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess, @padlet
Lpstieve
Jun 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A2 Wishlist- More emphasis on planning. More meaningful explorations in Math content, high students to exceed expectations
#TECHtalkGA
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A2: More opportunities for PBL - I need to learn how to motivate Ss to take charge of their learning.
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT
That sounds awesome! Where was your trip? I need to look up "Othering" so that I can ask an intelligent Q about it, lol!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ApraRalli
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q3: What's on your
#summerPD
list? Remember the #!
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Yes, Ts & Ss both! It's a struggle that crosses all ages!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ehlmstech
educatorwilson
Jun 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Everything I can possibly soak up from
#ISTE17
#TECHtalkGA
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3:
#summerPD
Learn to Code- working on a CS endorsement.
#codeineveryclass
#gotynker
#TECHtalkGA
edtechteach3
Jun 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A3: 40 Ts coming tomorrow to learn about
#appleclassroom
#ipad
@DCSchoolsTech
#DCTT3
#techtalkGA
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
what didn't go well was my unit on explorers and age of exploration
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A3: Biggest
#summerPD
is my EdD program, but also
#ISTE17
w/
@educatorwilson
😘 & learning all I can in prep for future changes
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q3: What's on your
#summerPD
list? Remember the #!
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Just read this - I have to keep up
#notatiste17
https://t.co/MFN2vw8dCx
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @educatorwilson
Lpstieve
Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A3 summer PD. Continued twittertalks,
#notatISTE17
#modelschools
, Instructional Tech degree.>1/2 way there!
#TECHTalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT
That's something that's been on my list for about 18mos now.
#OneDayIHope
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ehlmstech
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A3. Summer PD is designing curriculum for few new topics included , learn some tech tools...like
#Flipgrid
& use
#seesaw
more
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I feel like I shouldn't like this, so I won't. 😢 Have you been able to identify what needs to change?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ApraRalli
Lpstieve
Jun 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A3 Became a certified google educator level 1 today!
#TECHTalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q4: What's something you've already done that you would recommend to all of us? Remember the #!
edtechteach3
Jun 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I used
@flipgrid
recently. If you haven't checked this out, you really should!
#TECHtalkGA
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A3. Summer PD is designing curriculum for few new topics included , learn some tech tools...like
#Flipgrid
& use
#seesaw
more
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT
We'll both be there and will tweet a TON to share out for everyone in
#TECHtalkGA
who is
#notatISTE17
!
In reply to @ehlmstech, @educatorwilson
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3: finishing up
#newsela
trainer certification and Google level 1, also planning for reader's & writer's workshops
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT
You'll love
@flipgrid
! It's a really cool tool, easy to use, easy to share!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ApraRalli, @flipgrid
KimberlyDeRose
Jun 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3
#summerpd
great
@DawsonSchools
thanks to
@DCSchoolsTech
! Set up
#techtuesday
each week on different topics!
#TECHtalkGA
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A4: Read 'The Energy Bus'
https://t.co/96B6xkelgn
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A4: Get certified by
@GoogleForEdu
, even if you're not a G Suite district! The cert is SO beneficial w/focus on pedagogy 1st!
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q4: What's something you've already done that you would recommend to all of us? Remember the #!
KimberlyDeRose
Jun 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A4
@RecapThat
is quick, easy and the best ticket out the door tech tool I have ever used.
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT
I've heard a lot about that recently! It's on my list!
#TECHtalkGA
#FallPDmaybe
In reply to @ehlmstech
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4: Another goal of mine is to create a better class website - this one is amazing
https://t.co/qVZuzmeNYV
@historysandoval
#TECHtalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4: I just read Learn like a Pirate by
@PaulSolarz
about empowering students to lead. AMAZING! Check it out if you can!
#TECHtalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Do y'all use
@Swivl
with it too? Or just Recap?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @KimberlyDeRose, @RecapThat, @swivl
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Flip grid is on my list to look into this summer! EDpuzzle too!
#techtalkga
In reply to @MmeBurgess, @ApraRalli, @flipgrid
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Both so cool! LMK if you want someone to help you play with either!
#TECHtalkGA
@flipgrid
@EDpuzzle
In reply to @MrsBayerLSMS, @ApraRalli, @flipgrid, @flipgrid, @EDpuzzle
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A4. Using
@MicrosoftEDU
tools, they're good too.our school does a mix of both Google & MIE. I have been training myself online
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
Q5: Change can be scary but also exciting! What's something you're excited to start or try next year? Remember the #!
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Yay
@flipgrid
. Going to be using this a lot in the fall
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @MmeBurgess, @ApraRalli, @flipgrid, @flipgrid
TigersREAD
Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A:1 we did google hangouts with Ss reading to other classes for
#readacrossAmerica
with schools across the state !
#literacy
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I've just started playing around w/
@MicrosoftEDU
's online PL. Seems like some really great stuff there, too!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @ApraRalli, @MicrosoftEDU, @MicrosoftEDU
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A5: getting more involved with PD this upcoming year, excited but a little nervous too
#techtalkga
ehlmstech
Jun 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A5: Coding with a purpose - not just one
#hourofcode
. Computer Science needs to move into all domains.
#TECHtalkGA
@shabersham
PaulSolarz
Jun 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Thanks for the kind words about
#LearnLAP
Sarah! :)
#TechTalkGA
MrsBayerLSMS
Jun 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A4: I just read Learn like a Pirate by
@PaulSolarz
about empowering students to lead. AMAZING! Check it out if you can!
#TECHtalkGA
Lpstieve
Jun 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A5 6th grade Math -->> Media Specialist, technology aspect is my speciality. Literacy on the other hand will be my challenge!
#TECHTalkGA
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
That's so cool! What age levels?
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @TigersREAD
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT
LOVE the
#edcamp
vision and bringing that same vibe to change traditional PD!
#TECHtalkGA
In reply to @JeffNelsonTLI
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
FOLLOW UP: What would you like to see from this chat in the future? Tell us!
https://t.co/n0S9Wuywdx
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
A5. I am looking to Extensively using Skype interactions...somehow unable to strike that connect.
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Thanks for a great chat tonight,
#TECHtalkGA
! Thanks also to
@edtechteach3
for guest co-hosting last minute! Hope to see you again 7.17!
ApraRalli
Jun 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
a lot more time...this finished toooo soon :-(...just loved the flow of ideas ...very invigorating.Thank you
MmeBurgess
- Moderator
Jun 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Aw, yay! We're still trying to find a good flow, but will DEF keep that in mind!
#TECHtalkGA
Thanks again for joining in from so far!
In reply to @ApraRalli
participatechat
Jun 19 @ 10:00 PM EDT
#TECHtalkGA
just ended! Transcripts and curated resources are now available at
https://t.co/3AOVdpQs4e