"Welcome to EdTechAfterDark! Our community was born out of discussions for a rich EdChat type gathering for those of us who are thinking about the digital edu-landscape long after the sun has gone down. For us night owls, when the clock strikes 10PM EST, you’ll find us on Twitter over at #edtechafterdark. All are welcome! Our discussions range from our philosophies about EdTech, digital best practices, and simply sharing our stories." --www.edtechafterdark.com
Welcome to #EdTechAfterDark, I'm Zac and I'll be your host tonight. Let's jump in by introducing yourself and sharing your favorite back to school memory!
Hey #edtechafterdark! 👋 I’m Dan, tech coach from FL. My favorite back to school memory is from when I got to Loop with my 6th graders their 8th grade year. It was the best.
Back to business. Dave here. STEM ed. Favorite back to school memory? My HS science teacher would quiz us on important science based events that happened during the summer. #edtechafterdark
Zach in Joplin, MO. Getting back into ed chats after a year out. Favorite memory? 1st day in the classroom. I was so pumped. I wasn’t nervous just super excited. #edtechafterdark
A1: I look forward to reassuring the relucatant and anxiety stricken kids that they are indeed in their home away from home. They have a friend and guide in me and everyone in that building. #edtechafterdark
A1: Our 1st day w Ss is Thursday. I’m excited to meet them and find out their passions and how they learn best. I’m excited to help them find a passion for learning and even a passion for failure #growthmindset#edtechafterdark
A1 We started on Friday ... I’m at a new school ... and it feels sooooooo good! I love my admin @SparanoBHS@Mrs_BWWade and others that are Twitter! #EdTechAfterDark
I spent the last 4 weeks traveling and had the pleasure of meeting @markbarnes19 & @RandallSampson F2F ... it is so amazing when virtual friends become “real” ☺️ #EdTechAfterDark
In reply to
@MrLeonard8, @BrandonHSEagles, @markbarnes19, @RandallSampson
The most optimistic profession ... right? Each year, each semester, each quarter, each week, each day is a fresh day, an opportunity for a new start! 💕 #EdTechAfterDark
The most optimistic profession ... right? Each year, each semester, each quarter, each week, each day is a fresh day, an opportunity for a new start! 💕 #EdTechAfterDark
A2: Not necessarily a new app, but there are so many updates to a lot of the google apps that I can’t wait to try out! @ClassroomScreen is another awesome one I just found out about at the end of last year! #edtechafterdark
A2: Last year I started a weekly FacebookLive show where we went to local businesses and did math there. This year I want to add on and utilize it even more. Book chats, comic strips, and other Facebook Live shows. #edtechafterdark
A3 I’m continuing with my CEMI structure from my Professional colleague Justin WilsonGabor ... scaffolds analytical writing so students can effectively support their answers #EdTechAfterDark
A4 This year, starting a new school, I wanted tchrs to accept me in my new role! Beyond lesson plans, I hope my tchrs will want to improve their writing pedagogy so sts can improve their remitting. 💜 #EdTechAfterDark
A5 I like the “huddle up” activity. Play 🎶 and have students walk around. Stop the music and announce “huddle [insert number]. Students that number of others closest to them and answer a Q, share w group. Repeat. Fun! #edtechafterdark
What a great chat everyone! Thanks for joining us, I know this year is going to be amazing! Thank you goes out to my partners in crime, @alexstubenbort and @danvkoch#edtechafterdark
