#2ndchat Archive
#2ndchat is a Twitter hashtag that can be used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other second grade educators from around the world. Every other week we will discuss a different topic. It's a great way to help grow your PLN (Professional/Personal Learning Network) and share ideas with others.
Wednesday June 8, 2016
So excited that is moderating tonight! It's going to be a great chat!
Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. We were out on 5/20.
Hi! I'm Carol and I'm from Birmingham, AL. I have been out of school for over a week now.
Hi, Mollie! You were out a week before us! I thought we were out early!
My name is Cait Lowry and I am wrapping up the school year with 12 school days to go!
Hi Cait! SO glad you are here!
Where do you live? When do you return to school?
Hi . I am Terry who is officailly a 3rd grade T now, but will always come here when I can.
When do you return to school? Do you normally get out that early?
Hi Everyone, Zach from Florida here. We have two days left!
PLEASE do, Terry! We love when you are here! Good to see you!
Hi, Zach! You are almost done!
A1: I like a tool that is good for all levels- has flexibility built in.
A1: Engaging for the Ss, help them with growth and success.
Hi everyone. Checking in late. Mary from VA
In Fl with 2 days left? I didn't think any T in Fl went this late. https://t.co/hpl4H306ed
Hi Everyone, Zach from Florida here. We have two days left!
Hi, Mary! Good to see you!
A1: I like one that is interesting for the students. For some tech tools, it depends upon it's purpose what I am looking for.
Thanks! 4 days left w/Ss. 2 days for T after taht. :)
A1 I look for a tool that allows for me to plan, teach and assess around the needs and abilities of all Ss
A1: affords a high level of engagement, fosters authentic learning and can be utilized with independence after modeling/mini lesson
A1. Must be easy to use, have data that drives inst., versatile, aligned w standards
I think I can! I think I can.
YES- or is one that the students can figure out then can teach me. :) Ha ha. They always seem to find cool features.
A1: easy for Ts to use for those who are only moderately teach literate
Hi . I am Bianca, second grade teacher. Still learning how to do this. Hi
meant to say tech - not teach https://t.co/wO2AfeyrRf
A1: easy for Ts to use for those who are only moderately teach literate
A1: I like a tech tool that gives you a lot in one app. Not necessarily fancy, just nice features that helps kids learn/present
Hey there, so happy you are here. You are doing great. I work with Bianca and I knw you will welcome her well!
Hi Bianca! So glad you are here! :) Welcome!
A2: is my absolute favorite with Ps.
A2: I love kidblog and twitter to communicate to parents. Both are so powerful.
A2: I also love apps that allow me to email their videos/screenshots to their parents.
A2: I started using a bit this year but have not shared w/Ps. Hope to next school year
Thank you . May just lurk.
A2 was a new discovery for me this year! Parents are raving about how well I communicate about happenings in class
That's all I did for a long time and now I'm the coordinator for a chat! You never know! :)
I agree about and twitter - I use both as well.
is a tool that allows Ts opportunity to effect change based upon student proficiency data https://t.co/oVO5Id4DSg
A1. Must be easy to use, have data that drives inst., versatile, aligned w standards
They are both so awesome! My parents love both!
A2 Still love for recording student conferences. Parents can watch and listen as I teach concept
Q2: Class Dojo to great to communicate with parents. It is a great tool to have them connect to our classroom community
I wish Ps would be involved more. I would love for more to be reading their blogs on
My parents love when share on Twitter. They said they feel they are in my room!
This is amazing! Any strategies to engage families through Twitter? https://t.co/9CJdpQ40S8
My parents love when share on Twitter. They said they feel they are in my room!
Can you open up easyblogs to others outside parents?
I use it to assign writing homework so many parents are involved.
The good thing is they do not have to sign up to twitter to see the tweets. They can just go to my page. However (part 1
That would not work in my case. One is no homework, 2 Too many without access. https://t.co/iveIcX2AVJ
I use it to assign writing homework so many parents are involved.
If they want to respond to us (rarely) or save the tweets (which they do a lot), they sign up. They LOVE it!
What is ? Is that comparible to Blog or https://t.co/IlG7qoKH8O
I actually stopped my blog de to work and lack of parents reading. is so much easier and better!
Can they only access their child's page? I have a parent volunteer for one month at a time to guest comment
A2:district uses schoology, and I use it + Twitter, but have had best success with
It's a simple way to share what's going on. Plus other classes can interact which is fun. No more, "What did you today?"
No, I choose to leave it open to all to comment. I wish I had more Ps involved. I can get comments. https://t.co/kemOsklSfw
Can they only access their child's page? I have a parent volunteer for one month at a time to guest comment
when it comes to parent communication, over-communication is never too much communication.
I love that idea - I am using that next year!
Would they volunteer for a week or a month at time to comment?
A3: I can use our for math, and we use Twitter. I love Reflex math, just not the price.
A3; We use Reflex and i-ready for math. Pretty good programs. Reflex is fact fluency only
If they won't comment on their child's blog I would have to guess no. https://t.co/B1XdKfhmkA
Would they volunteer for a week or a month at time to comment?
Well, maybe if it was their job for 1 week they might. I think they get overwhelmed with checking it all the time.
A3 Our students use iOS Todo Math 4 authentic differentiation. It is a great tool that draws upon Universal Design for Learning
A3: Terry's twitter math chat - love it evne though we stopped doing it the last month or so.
A3: ten marks, turtle diary, Twitter for global math task, chromebook extens for manipulative, GoFormative
Maybe, I can try.It never hurts to try. Most never checked or commented at all. I have very low-tech Ps https://t.co/L0pj39yIHr
Well, maybe if it was their job for 1 week they might. I think they get overwhelmed with checking it all the time.
A4: The Global Math Twitter Task Challenge was AWESOME this year!
A4 Love great differentiation and love that the videos expose them to other ways of solving problems
A4: was so great for problem solving
A3 Other faves: apps, , Free Fall apps by , still love Zoom app
Recently just started using in our district. Easily differentiates for students@
A4: I like apps like Number Run or Mystery Math Town that allow me to differentiate to what each kid needs.
I have liked for math as well. As well as
I-ready can be differentiated as well for both reading and math. Ts use it for math goals
A3 My fav is Bookshelf. Allows Ts to share resources with Ss. Can be assigned to individual S, class or group
A3 I like that w I can have Ss go to the exact standard we learned in the mini lesson
A4: I find that there are so many more amazing math apps for 2nd than word apps. Do you all find that?
A4: I have heard good things about Spelling City but I have ot tried it yet
Well forgive word work Question 5
A4: Interestingly many of the apps I use is cross curricula. Video, pictures, explaining in words. can do it all.
A4: I find making my own word sorts and having them use to record their work and cute voices :)
I'm thinking I can use for that next year
A4: I use Seesaw for ELA work. Love the folder feature. Also appsmash w/ for differentiation & rotations
Yes, exactly what I do on and love to hear the why they sorted it as they did. https://t.co/lYm1Geq84D
A4: I find making my own word sorts and having them use to record their work and cute voices :)
I have used spelling city and which are both great @
Also hope to become much better at using across all curricula.
A4 QR code games are great for word work
A4 Does anyone have experience with ? I know they have a words pack. I would love to try
A4: YES! I LOVE my OSMO WORDS for word work. I love that I can make my own or use others premade.
A4 I like Spelling City b/c it is easy to generate lists or use pregenerated lists from various curriculum. https://t.co/20huoy7jhN
A4: I have heard good things about Spelling City but I have ot tried it yet
A4 Ss love to read They can't get enough
I do! I LOVE it! It is so fantastic. You can create your own word lists/games too.
A4: I like Quizlet. Flash card function provides a word that stimulates a conversation in 2nd language. Kids love Quizlet live.
I like and use it with Great pairing.
I need to check it out this summer. I also use WTW
Hi Mary, have a look at Easyblog as well. Made BY teachers:) (me for one!:)
What are the features you like most about the apps used for word work? https://t.co/wokxdywkpO
I do! I LOVE it! It is so fantastic. You can create your own word lists/games too.
Was just looking more into I hope I can find a way to fund that in my class. https://t.co/GYT0eDc8zL
I do! I LOVE it! It is so fantastic. You can create your own word lists/games too.
I am using right now but I am also willing to change if it is worth it
I hope you can! You will LOVE IT!
ask me any Qs you have. I am so glad I moved to https://t.co/Fc8Iwpbwz1
I am using right now but I am also willing to change if it is worth it
Me too. I have had great succes with it.
Me too. I've been a big fan for many years now.
Which devices are you using it with?
A5: We use I-ready for reading too. Also, my ELLs use Imagine Learning . Love
A5: We use I-ready for reading too. Also, my ELLs use Imagine Learning . Love
Are they all subscribed Terry?
Dell tablets and PCs. I have 1 Ipad and a chromebook
A5 Joining late- but I love how Ss can record themselves reading levelled texts on RAZKids
A5: Twitter for sharing, collaborating. and all the others mentioned.
A1-4 joining late frm TX. My fav =adaptive/mastery, but they're limited. reviews apps' design https://t.co/PVO53VsbZi
A5: iReady this year - but not con't for 16/17. RAZ kids, book flicks, tumblebooks,
A5: I also LOVE for leveling and progress monitoring. Awesome tool.
My school district is all about Dell. Must have a contract with them.
just stumbled on this chat! I am a 1 & 2 teacher and usually am on - thanks for the welcome
Just started using Reading A-Z / Raz kids this year with my class. S can read, be read to and record themselves.
A5: interested in Epic. Curious if just iOS or avail for chromebooks.
A5 Lurking, but drawn in now from Ontario, is great for taking 📷 of levelled text and recording Ss reading.
It works on all I believe.
. I found my Ss were weak in nonfiction That was a big focus for me
My oldest son used this. great app and sparked his interest in reading
I use it on Dell tablets, chromebooks, PCs and Ipad mini
A5 - Also . Free accounts for Ts.
YES! Another favorite app. And you can collaborate across classes and make a book together. https://t.co/BoBzCWGDGk
A5 Lurking, but drawn in now from Ontario, is great for taking 📷 of levelled text and recording Ss reading.
I use this too! It's such a great tool especially paired with the game center and earring stars!
A5: piloted Readagogo for a brief time in spring. Promising and economical. 2.00 per kid.
Please do. It's essential and everyone who uses it loves it.
Yes. You can chose to have them open or password protected. Family can also share a "guest password"
So glad you lurked but shared! I love the bookcreator app too!
That's so cool! We really want to grow the connectivity features while retaining ease of use. Very high on priorities
A6: I have already shared it but Explain Everything is my very favorite!
This Fall look 4 Interactive & adaptive games 2 teach reading skills 4 students preK-2
A6 Tools I use everyday: , notability , playlist through , , Newest obsession is
A6 Definitely check out . Combines data warehouse and collection of classroom management tools in a single platform!
THIS would make me happy. Anything that encourages collaboration. https://t.co/pVlwZhizZB
That's so cool! We really want to grow the connectivity features while retaining ease of use. Very high on priorities
It works for everything that I use it to create every mini lesson! https://t.co/85bSdSVFIU
A6: I have already shared it but Explain Everything is my very favorite!
A5 My students liked Booksy. Fir my struggling readees I used Pocket Phonics. In 1st I used Reading Eggs https://t.co/g4Tevhre8d
A6: , highly recommend Amplify by as a resource
Sometimes I fell there are too many apps. Sometimes better to pick a few that your Ss can learn and use all year.
A6: To Plickers for realtime formative assessment is great, too. Cross curriculum applications and kids LOVE it!
*feel https://t.co/3ATqNaztNE
Sometimes I fell there are too many apps. Sometimes better to pick a few that your Ss can learn and use all year.
A6 Love for creating my morning messages
I agree! I think using less for more things is best. That's why I like apps that are versatile.
A6 I like for gathering students thinking- think this would be great for grade 2s
I just had to do a presentation on last semester. So interactive and FUN!
I'd love to see your classroom in action- so many amazing tools! Students must be captivated!
I like FREE apps that do a lot of things. :)
