#IOLchat Archive

#IOLchat meets Wednesdays at 12PM ET to discuss trends and issues in online education.

Wednesday May 10, 2017
12:00 PM EDT

MrsMurat May 10 @ 12:00 PM EDT

The changing role of substitute Ts: https://t.co/BM9VawfOiu #iolchat #LDchat
participatechat May 10 @ 12:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #IOLchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/tXOC3ozmZ8
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:01 PM EDT

#IOLchat starts now! Who is joining in today? #onlineteaching #InsideOnlineLearning
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:03 PM EDT

#IOLchat I'm a 6th grade science teacher #STEMinstitute
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:04 PM EDT

Hello and welcome to #IOLchat! :)
In reply to @PullenHeather
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:07 PM EDT

Q1 coming up .... join us for #TeacherAppreciationWeek :) #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:09 PM EDT

Q1) How has online teaching had an impact on your learning, professional development, career path…? #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:13 PM EDT

Great post! And good use of online resources. Thanks for sharing your planning and examples. :) #OnlineTeaching #iolchat
In reply to @MrsMurat
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:14 PM EDT

Hello #iolchat .. kind of in and out today -- working.
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:14 PM EDT

A1) online learning has been a life changer - flexibility is so important & access to so many new people #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:15 PM EDT

Excellent! #IOLchat :) Tell us more about your classes? The integration sounds interesting ... flipped approach?
In reply to @PullenHeather
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:15 PM EDT

I have used Google Docs, forms, drawings multiple times in my classroom #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
AssignmentHelpN May 10 @ 12:15 PM EDT

#iolchat #LDchat The Ultimate Compilation of 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:15 PM EDT

Hello, Jennifer! Love the new pic!!! Congrats :D #iolchat
In reply to @jshamsy
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:17 PM EDT

I have done flipped, but felt that it is much more appropriate for math or for older grades #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:18 PM EDT

I also used Chromebooks for an online science journal #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:18 PM EDT

@PullenHeather Google Docs seem to be in use by everyone these days. Great that your 6th graders are getting experience, too. #IOLchat
massignmenthelp May 10 @ 12:20 PM EDT

#iolchat #LDchat Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:22 PM EDT

#IOLchat Any other age-related barriers to adding online components to your 6th grade classroom?
In reply to @PullenHeather
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:23 PM EDT

I think GoogleDocs is great for organization and working together -- collaboration potential as well #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @PullenHeather
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:24 PM EDT

lack of experience using technology in a meaningful way. #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:24 PM EDT

A1 Online challenges all "content experts" to think outside the old box and become student centric. #IOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:25 PM EDT

Agreed! It has come along way over the years in terms of features and functionality - use widely with my classes and at work. #IOLchat
In reply to @jshamsy, @PullenHeather
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:25 PM EDT

Hello, Paul! Always great to have you here. I know it's a busy month in education :) #IOLchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:26 PM EDT
Collaboration made easy and sane w GoogleDocs #IOLchat
- jshamsy May 10 @ 12:23 PM EDT
  
  I think GoogleDocs is great for organization and working together -- collaboration potential as well #iolchat
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @PullenHeather
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:26 PM EDT

Well worded! The meaningful piece can be an issue in higher ed, too. #IOLchat
In reply to @PullenHeather
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:28 PM EDT

Q2) What's the best part about being an online instructor (or student)? Or working with online teachers? #IOLchat
dcastagnodysart May 10 @ 12:29 PM EDT

#iolchat It opens so many doors to new information and people. It also offers opportunities for learning.
In reply to @jshamsy
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:29 PM EDT

Like this -- great point! Forces you to think in a different way #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul, @CenterOnlineEd
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:30 PM EDT

time flexibility #IOLchat STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:30 PM EDT

But.. can give a false sense of collaboration - have to actually yield something valuable not just words on a page #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
jshamsy May 10 @ 12:31 PM EDT

Agree with Dawn.. flexibility and connecting with others - opens many doors/ points of view #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:32 PM EDT

Thanks for jumping in, Dawn! #IOLchat :)
In reply to @dcastagnodysart, @jshamsy
dcastagnodysart May 10 @ 12:33 PM EDT

Q2 Working with online grad students allows me to teach students from all over the nation and get various perspectives. #iolchat
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:33 PM EDT

A2 Some best parts are the creative ways Ts facilitate learning in a student-centric environ. Asynchronous is a time fit. #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:35 PM EDT
Yes. For collaboration you may need objector's reply and supporter's synthesis. #IOLchat
- jshamsy May 10 @ 12:30 PM EDT
  
  But.. can give a false sense of collaboration - have to actually yield something valuable not just words on a page #iolchat
  In reply to @philosophypaul
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:36 PM EDT

Yes to all! Creativity, connecting, convenience and flexibility - for me #onlineteaching has become an unexpected career path. #IOLchat
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:36 PM EDT
Cross-cultural perspectives are a valuable addition to an online discussion. #IOLchat
- dcastagnodysart May 10 @ 12:33 PM EDT
  
  Q2 Working with online grad students allows me to teach students from all over the nation and get various perspectives. #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:38 PM EDT

Q3) How can (or do) schools show their appreciation for online teachers/instructors? #ThankATeacher #IOLchat
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:40 PM EDT

@CenterOnlineEd my district is rural, so at-home online assignments are a challenge #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:41 PM EDT

Hello, Mike! Good to see you. :) #IOLchat
In reply to @OHMWelker
OHMWelker May 10 @ 12:41 PM EDT

A2: The ability for faculty to be creative and push their boundaries and craft. #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:42 PM EDT
#IOLchat Online teaching and online learning
- OHMWelker May 10 @ 12:40 PM EDT
  
  A1: highlighting that- regardless of format - good instructional design and teaching practices are the make/break factor to stu success.
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
OHMWelker May 10 @ 12:42 PM EDT

Hello! -- Going to be an in and out day but will #iolchat as I can
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:43 PM EDT

I live in a county with similar areas - the library has done a great job: check-out mobile hot spot program, bookmobile with wifi. #IOLchat
In reply to @PullenHeather
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:44 PM EDT

A3 Schools can thank online Ts w time off, best design award, etc. More often appreciation is seeing of Ss growth and achievement #iolchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
OHMWelker May 10 @ 12:44 PM EDT

Maybe a Hegelian design to distance ed?? :) #iolchat
In reply to @philosophypaul
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:46 PM EDT

send an email. LOL I don't know 😀 #IOLchat #STEMinstitute
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
philosophypaul May 10 @ 12:46 PM EDT

Pragmatically speaking if the Hegelian synthesis improves SLOs, go for it. #IOLchat
In reply to @OHMWelker
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:48 PM EDT

Haha! Indeed. Any means of 'thanks' is appreciated. :) #IOLchat
In reply to @PullenHeather
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:51 PM EDT

Q4) Not a Q really, but ... give a shoutout to your favorite online teacher(s)/instructor(s)! #ThankATeacher #iOLchat
OHMWelker May 10 @ 12:52 PM EDT

A3: Instituions can create space and structures to try new approaches and iterative improvement #iolchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:54 PM EDT

Like this one a lot - give thanks through opportunities to try new things, #edtech, etc. :) And support to go along. #iolchat
In reply to @OHMWelker
PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:55 PM EDT

any instructor that is online! The #STEMinstitute has done a great job! #iOLchat
In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:55 PM EDT

#ThankATeacher shout out to Shauna Schullo, who let me TA her online course way back when. She's still the model I aspire to. :) #IOLchat
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:56 PM EDT
Great #ThankATeacher shoutout! #IOLchat
- PullenHeather May 10 @ 12:55 PM EDT
  
  any instructor that is online! The #STEMinstitute has done a great job! #iOLchat
  In reply to @CenterOnlineEd
CenterOnlineEd - Moderator May 10 @ 12:58 PM EDT

We’re nearing the end of #IOLchat for this week. Thanks to @PullenHeather @MrsMurat @jshamsy @philosphypaul @dcastagnodysart @OHMWelker :D
In reply to @PullenHeather, @MrsMurat, @jshamsy, @dcastagnodysart, @OHMWelker