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MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #canvas4elem chat! @CanvasLMS @nccanvas @TosaChat #INeLearn https://t.co/od9xWbWZ61

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:00 PM EDT

@MrVTTech Happy you are here! #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Jake Elementary Technology Bluffton, IN #canvas4elem

JoeTheBioBro Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Greetings! Joe Lamb here, eLearning Coach at Center Grove High School! Excited to chat about #canvas4elem !!

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi! Nicole Bell- Technology Integration Specialist (el. focus) in Chesterton, IN. Happy to be here! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@BHES_tech Glad you stayed awake tonight! teacher=exhaustion #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We will use the Q1, Q2…format for questions during #canvas4elem chat. Please use the A1, A2…format for answers.

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Rob Adamson, AP/Tech Integration Specialist Indianapolis, IN #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@JoeTheBioBro Hey Joe! Worked with any Poo emoji grading scales lately? :) #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up in 1 minute…#canvas4elem chat

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Robert from Florida Digital Learning Specialist with a focus on training Ts on Canvas #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Tech Dir at a K-8 independent school in SLC, UT. Rolled out Canvas this August #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@robladamson Hey Rob! Glad your back! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 #canvas4elem chat https://t.co/yMayBmNXS1

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Thanks for being here. Can’t wait to hear your perspective! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2: My d formed a NextGen Cadre with @Joanna_Ray11 and @mltolin where t’s learned as S’s in Canvas. I’ve done 2 trainings #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrVTTech A lot of us are newbies! Can’t wait to see what we learn tonight! #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A1: So far tends to be an extension of faculty mtgs. Challenging to find time. We have FT TAs in each class, so may steal T's #canvas4elem

JoeTheBioBro Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 Resources for teachers thru Commons, PD sessions, videos, and modeling Canvas use by administering PD thru @CanvasLMS #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1 All Day sessions at different levels, evening sessions, school based session during PLC timed with follow up time #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Also posting vids I make showing canvas features, tips and tricks in our "All School Faculty" course #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@MrVTTech The whole staff got one 50 min last year. This year I get 3 for my school. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@JoeTheBioBro @CanvasLMS we use it for a "starter" course #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Yes to Admin modeling! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Wow! How many all day sessions? Does your district get subs? #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 we have 1-2 teachers in each buildilng to help throughout year on questions and tips, occassional 30 min PDs as well #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: To begin, TIS have created a course to model Canvas use while working with ISTE standards. #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Teachers learned with students last year. This year I've led two PD sessions with teachers. T's and S's have loved it. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@LeslieStark7 Maybe you are who we got the Canvas, Cokes and Coffee theme from at #instcon #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@MrVTTech I love it we I can get them to model a course for there Ts. Even as simple as collecting lesson plans to start with #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: #canvas4elem https://t.co/SGuzR7Tbeh

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@BHES_tech How much training did the 1-2 teachers get before hand? #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Love this idea! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer the all day sessions were held during our summer PD event #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q2: Bloody Marys and Mimosas have helped with our training #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: I plan on using a Canvas, Cokes/Coffee and Canvas theme stolen fr someone at #instcon. @KonaRJones has stickers on comm. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@BHES_tech having Ts teach each other is so powerful just like we encourage Ss to do the same #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn @MrVTTech That’s a great idea! We just enter in a data wall for whole school. #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A2: Showing the teachers how motivating Canvas can be for the students and showing them examples from what was done last year #canvas4elem

JoeTheBioBro Oct 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A2 love to host "Whine and Canvas" sessions, drink sparkling grape juice and learn about instructional strats for @CanvasLMS #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@MrVTTech I bet turn out is great lol! #canvas4elem beats my Candy and Cokes. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@MrVTTech I bet turn out is great lol! #canvas4elem beats my Candy and Cokes. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I love to get them engaged. When I do quizzes I have them take it to model the data pieces #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 I have totally flopped on this part of motivating staff, I'm all ears on how to get them into it. too many are intimidated #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@JoeTheBioBro @CanvasLMS That is hilarious and I am so going to steal it. Hmm now to make labels for sparkling grape juice. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I feel like we are barely past the login/basics in LS, plus parent adoption. But we are counting on p2p training #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@BHES_tech Haven't started yet, but I fear intimidation may occur. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@LeslieStark7 How do you do that? Is it a public Kahoot? #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@robladamson I think a time for the Ts to pull up their course and have a walk around #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up in one minute….#canvas4elem chat

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: May be OT, but we used the new institutional sharing to let all Ts view each others courses #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@BHES_tech I feel ya! That’s why I showed up with candy. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Q3: #canvas4elem https://t.co/Aspr2rRbFM

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@technicoleDSC @BHES_tech It will it is overwhelming and the training needs to be more regular than what we are giving. #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Great idea. That's what I did to steal ideas for my training. Then introduced them to the commons. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: I’m walking them through a course as S's. Letting techies work ahead and non-techies have more guidance. Not all on task #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3: 1st training session was a challenge. Mixed skills. After that we now separate out newbies from pros. #canvas4elem

JoeTheBioBro Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: by providing training in Canvas, we model best practices and allow t's to learn at their own pace from novices to techies! #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3: Im the tech dir, so stat very patient and spend xtra time with those who are cautious. Let the adv users run free. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@JoeTheBioBro Yes again to modeling and sharing courses will all Ts! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MrVTTech Do you take them to different rooms? I will be doing it just wondering how to work it. Would be beneficial. #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 Set expectations for non-techies and help them meet them, and show the potential to techies and let them grow. #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Sorry, late to the game!! Pam, new Canvas admin #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 celebrating the small wins for the non-techies, pairing them up with the techies, and careful word choice. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 start with a template from commons for starters & the Ts that are ready to go deeper I let them swim & work with the rest #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer Yes we have done that, or fully separate sessions. They are more comfy separated it seems #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@BHES_tech Absolutely celebrate the small wins and keep them encouraged #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@Shackorama We are glad you came! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@robladamson it is a nice way to begin talking about sharing be even starting to reduce work load in the big picture #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: We are planning on doing some Lunch & Learn class with those that are interested. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Question 4 coming up in one minute….#canvas4elem chat

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer it is so important for Ts to see the Ss perspective as the look to engage with the various assignments #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@BHES_tech Pairing I can’t believe I didn’t think of it. Even if techies don’t use Canvas yet they will guide the non-techies #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Q4: #canvas4elem chat below https://t.co/2k8o7f71po

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer Agree! Great plans! #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4: Where do I begin??? #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: Getting designated contract time for training. Overcame by asking for the time but didn’t get enough. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A4: Canvas is well...a canvas. It can be daunting. Have reachable goals and celebrate getting there. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@JoeTheBioBro I also like when I can work with a grade level at a time so they see where they can take Ss at their level #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@MrVTTech I like this. #canvas4elem

JoeTheBioBro Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4 biggest obstacle was initial buy-in. Had to show how @canvaslms makes life easier for t's and st's! #worksmarternotharder #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4: Part 2 Teaching myself lack of devices to test things I create on students. Still trying to overcome. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4: Canvas in K-4 is mostly a parent tool, so we had to think like a parent. What is of interest to them and their student? #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@LeslieStark7 I always like being comfy! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4 for some grade levels seeing a purpose and buy in, but when they get it they are usually willing to tryout new things #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: we intergrated SSO with GAFE, so we had that learning curve at the same time. Just everyone getting logged in was huge! #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4 finding a starting point for teachers. I asked them to start by setting up a discussion for students. #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4 Trying to explain the gift/curse of canvas being so open and big. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn 1st grade especially. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@robladamson Yep! We had them setup a teacher page and bio. That formed a structure to hang other pages. #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@robladamson I agree. Teachers that are new to Canvas have difficulty pinpointing where they would like to begin. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Question 5 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem chat

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@BHES_tech Just said that yesterday! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@MrVTTech We are just now going 1 to 1 sometimes I wonder if they are waiting until we are to make the big push. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer being at a district level when the As understand how it can benefit & give multiple sessions Ts get comfortable #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Purpose in primary grades is hard to see at first #canvas4elem

jdsicking Oct 25 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Jumping in a bit late from Texas. A4: logins was our biggest issue, but now it's no big deal. Just the initial Google link. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q5: See below #canvas4elem chat #canvaschat https://t.co/2yzldYVH7M

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@jdsicking Indeed. It can be confusing as Canvas defaults to the wrong login page at times #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@MrVTTech @robladamson I think I saw a sylabus guide for this type of thing in Commons. Next training I may back pedal. #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4: I think have some small starting goals to begin with so they can see progress and grow from there. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: How Canvas can give them the time to do what they really want to do TEACH! Need to find the best way to do this. #canvas4elem chat

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@MrVTTech we have add the SIS integration so the pass back is a nice sell along with the quiz tools for 2 and up #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@jdsicking Have you tried symballoo? We had that setup as student homepage and made it a simple one click to get to Canvas. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@technicoleDSC @robladamson I myself couldn’t decide where to start. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A5: Since S's dont use Canvas has much in K-3, we sold the idea of a closed private env for pics, info. Safer. P's liked that #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer @robladamson Glad to know I'm not alone! #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5 Media tool, not just for the students to use but for Ts to record their voice giving directions #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@jdsicking Glad you are here with us tonight! #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer I recently had a G1 T who wanted to do an assignment with her class #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5 LOVE the ease of annotating PDFs with Canvas and submitting them #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: we are starting to use Canvas media rec and GAFE on CBs for students with dyslexia, etc. Speech to text. Ts loving it. #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@technicoleDSC @robladamson we have given so basic ideas as a starting point for our Ts like calendar use & syllabus/home page #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn For me in 2nd grade Science has been the easiest to set up. #canvas4elem

BHES_tech Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 Still have yet to use it but @tes_teach sounds cool to put in Canvas SO to @UlmerBHMSD for showing this #canvas4elem

robladamson Oct 25 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5 I think showing the possibilities. Having kids give each other feedback on fluency using videos posted to Canvas #canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@MrVTTech some time starting with a conversation is important way to start after they have experienced it as a S #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@LeslieStark7 @CanvasLMS Wish Canvas had the ease of apps like @BloomzApp For this kind of thing. #canvas4elem Maybe I just don’t know

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Question 6 coming in 1 minute… #canvas4elem chat

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Q6: See below #canvas4elem chat https://t.co/PDJL7rs0tE

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5 parents able to see all Ss in one account; exposure for Ss to the digital arena in a safe environment #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A6: Yes, the instructor vids are great #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: Yes! I use info from CanvasLIVE. I use lots of items from the commons. Especially a course from @wardjhs #canvas4elem chat

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@BHES_tech awesome to demo for Ts especially when they have devices with web cams #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A6: I am a member of the community and I try to check things out daily! #canvas4elem

jdsicking Oct 25 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A6: canvas commons has been a great resource! Planning to borrow courses to build for next year. #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Question 7 coming up in 1 minute… #canvas4elem chat

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6 I love following the beta and production releases to stay ahead of what is coming up new with Canvas #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q7: See below #canvas4elem chat https://t.co/k8dhSkUate

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Get connected! Follow #canvas4elem list. The power of a PLN is undeniable! https://t.co/nEdgyVaVvz

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer @wardjhs the summer intracon vids are awesome #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Look for link to archive from #canvas4elem chat tonight from @participatelrn. Also, under comments in CanvasLive… https://t.co/bDJx9zmi2Z

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@Rwakelyn Where can I locate those? #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A7: What about a discussion of Canvas' weaknesses? Not to gripe, but talk workarounds. I'm looking at you attendance tool! #canvas4elem

jdsicking Oct 25 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer I love your chats! Great job as always! I'll be thinking of ideas and maybe take on "the lead" someday soon. 😉#canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for a great #canvas4elem chat tonight! We are better together.

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MrVTTech lol! I haven’t used the attendance tool. #canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Thanks as always @MrsTMercer ! #canvas4elem

technicoleDSC Oct 25 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer Thank you!!! Enjoyed the chat! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@jdsicking Can I triple like this:)! #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A7: Not ready to lead a chat yet!! I wouldn't even know where to start!! #Canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@MrVTTech Give me some guiding ?’s and we can make it happen. #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Thanks for a great chat!!! #Canvas4elem

MrVTTech Oct 25 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer I'll get working on that! #canvas4elem

MrsTMercer - Moderator Oct 25 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Shackorama No worries. You wouldn’t believe what a novice I am. I literally started this chat to learn more myself. #canvas4elem

Shackorama Oct 25 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Wow! Now that's impressive!! #Canvas4elem

Rwakelyn Oct 25 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@technicoleDSC https://t.co/VlvWiBxbRe #canvas4elem