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MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:00 PM EST

Welcome #MTedchat! Topic: “Montana Teach” Please Introduce yourself: name/role/position

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Check out the hub of all things #MTedchat here: https://t.co/9bbx67LXyM

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:01 PM EST

Colet, Helena, OPIer, School Library Specialist #mtedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:02 PM EST

Moderators tonight: @MontanaOPI @cbartow @cristama. Be looking for Qs coming from @MontanaOPI to join the convo. #MTedchat

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MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:03 PM EST

Chat will be in Q1, A1 format. Include #MTedchat on every post. Consider using Tweetchat https://t.co/MBdNa0RiSR (Hope you like it!)

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:04 PM EST

We’d love your feedback on a new resource from @MontanaOPI https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO Take a look, let us know what you think. #mtedchat

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MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:05 PM EST

Q1: How do you approach digital resources in the classroom, and what are your trusted sources for finding content? #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:05 PM EST

Jessi, Blended Learning Instruction Coach, 2016 MTOY #MTedchat

KamRenae Dec 13 @ 10:06 PM EST

Hey Kam joining from Hardin, MT where I am a special educator at Hardin Middle School #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:06 PM EST

Hi everyone! Excited to learn with you tonight! Crista Anderson, Dixon school principal #mtedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:06 PM EST

Here's one of my favorite new resources from Indian Education https://t.co/IV6gLld6hI #mtedchat

In reply to @MontanaOPI

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:08 PM EST

Hi #MTedchat I’m flying in late but excited to be here. Nikki, LaMotte School, Bozeman, 4th/5th T

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:08 PM EST

A1: The digital resources I use as a coach are related to workflow. Help Ts determine what DRs to use when working towards a goal #MTedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:09 PM EST

Thanks for joining @NVradenburg @TriSciCurious @KamRenae and others! Join the convo at #MTEdChat

In reply to @NVradenburg, @TriSciCurious, @KamRenae

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1 My favorite “go-to” digital resources are always, ALWAYS on @brainpop and @PBSLrnMedia #MTedchat

In reply to @brainpop, @PBSLrnMedia

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1 favs are https://t.co/fN7ypOMFe3 and the Montana Historical Society's Ed resources https://t.co/KKB7ohq1Ar #mtedchat

techsavvyteach Dec 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

Hi! Jason @MontDigAcad AssistantDir and @NCCE_EdTech Tech-Savvy Admin. Lurking and thumbs up 4 https://t.co/YgwA4DIiO2! #mtedchat

In reply to @MontDigAcad, @NCCE_EdTech

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

Montana Teach has links to some of MT's best PBS video resources! Example https://t.co/IV6gLld6hI #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg, @PBSLrnMedia

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:12 PM EST

This is exciting! Thank @MontanaOPI for helping Montana T’s find quality resources! #MTedchat

In reply to @MontanaOPI

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:04 PM EST

We’d love your feedback on a new resource from @MontanaOPI https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO Take a look, let us know what you think. #mtedchat
In reply to @MontanaOPI

RACzyz Dec 13 @ 10:12 PM EST

A1: Love sharing resources on https://t.co/DlWSUFzknd. 10 Websites that Teachers Love Right Now #4OCF #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:12 PM EST

What workflow resources do you use most often? #mtedchat

In reply to @TriSciCurious

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:13 PM EST

This is great news! I love when great resources overlap and make lesson planning easier! #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:11 PM EST

Montana Teach has links to some of MT's best PBS video resources! Example https://t.co/IV6gLld6hI #mtedchat
In reply to @NVradenburg, @PBSLrnMedia

mnokleby Dec 13 @ 10:13 PM EST

#MTedchat lurking for the first time in ages. New phone!

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:13 PM EST

We really wanted to create a collection that starts with the best of @MontanaOPI and MT resources #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg, @MontanaOPI

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:14 PM EST

This one is new to me! Thanks for sharing @RACzyz #MTedchat

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RACzyz Dec 13 @ 10:12 PM EST

A1: Love sharing resources on https://t.co/DlWSUFzknd. 10 Websites that Teachers Love Right Now #4OCF #MTedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:14 PM EST

Q1 What are your go-to content resources, how do you vet? #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:10 PM EST

A1 My favorite “go-to” digital resources are always, ALWAYS on @brainpop and @PBSLrnMedia #MTedchat
In reply to @brainpop, @PBSLrnMedia

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:15 PM EST

Q2: What’s the biggest challenge for finding high-quality content and resources? #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:15 PM EST

Nice to see you! Try out https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 on your mobile. Responsive design for the site. #mtedchat

In reply to @mnokleby

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:15 PM EST

Love me some “Made in Montana!” #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

mnokleby Dec 13 @ 10:15 PM EST

A1: most trusted source is Richard Byrne #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:16 PM EST

A2 There are sooooo many places to go for resources--not all are right for MT, and most don't have #IEFA #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:17 PM EST

A2 TIME to really dig in deep=my biggest challenge. I like when I can see a quick summary, list of lesson ideas Speeds things up #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:17 PM EST

Ah! So true! I think finding IEFA resources has been the most challenging—esp when I taught K/1 #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

Refthinking Dec 13 @ 10:18 PM EST

Hope this helps! https://t.co/rKCTROu5NG #mtedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:19 PM EST

Yep. You can search https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 by grade level and IEFA specifically, try it out, let me know how it goes #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:19 PM EST

.@NVradenburg Time is a big deal! We hope https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO helps do some of that sifting for you. #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:22 PM EST

I’m on it! #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:23 PM EST

A2: It's often a huge time suck. I often find great resources, but not in a timely manner. #MTedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:25 PM EST

Q3: What kinds of digital resources do you wish you had, but often can’t find? #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:25 PM EST

A1: Go to content resources are ELA: @achievethecore Math: @TenMarks SS: @librarycongress Sci: @CK12Foundation IEFA: @MontanaOPI #MTedchat

In reply to @achievethecore, @TenMarks, @librarycongress, @CK12Foundation, @MontanaOPI

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:25 PM EST

Google Apps, Calendly, CoachBase (this is BetterLesson's Annotation Log), Mail Merge, and Boomerang. #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:26 PM EST

hey #mtedchat Courtney here KT WA

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:26 PM EST

A2: biggest challenge for finding high-quality resources is ensuring sites are up-to-date. No dead links. Current/relevant #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:26 PM EST

These are great suggestions. As we build the https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 collection, we'll look for advice from #mtedchat

In reply to @cristama

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

I got distracted watching this beautiful song and sign video on YouTube from https://t.co/tKVa02PyZq https://t.co/XrhAQOUVhR #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

I got distracted watching this beautiful song and sign video on YouTube from https://t.co/D0aZr8ltvZ https://t.co/L5Xy6hqP02 #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:27 PM EST

I'll check these out! Thx. #mtedchat

In reply to @TriSciCurious

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

Isn't it amazing! Sign language with Indian Reading Series books -- so glad you found one of the newest! #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg

mnokleby Dec 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

A3:. No shortage of wonderful resources, but now feeling angst 4 COPPA compliance #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

A3: I wish I could find more local Montana, place-based, story-rich resources. I can find them… But takes hours of curation #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:29 PM EST

A3 This week I’ve been looking for digital resources for teaching about 13 colonies to 4th/5th grade that are less documentary-ish #MTedchat

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:29 PM EST

A3) I wish I had access to more digital resources in other languages. #MTedchat

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:29 PM EST

My suggestion right now is to have a gradeband search grouping for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 instead of just one grade. #MTEdchat

In reply to @cbartow

KamRenae Dec 13 @ 10:29 PM EST

My school currently looking for local authors that don't charge an arm and a leg to come speak at our school #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

Agreed! Helps those of us in the multigrade setting quite a bit! #MTedchat

In reply to @TriSciCurious, @cbartow

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:30 PM EST

Do you know Dr. Jan LaBonty at UM? She curates MT resources 4 rural schools #MTedchat

In reply to @cristama

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

A3: I'm always looking for strategies that are skills based (specifically 21st-century skills) instead of content heavy lessons. #MTedchat

AmandaRapstad Dec 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

Hey everyone! Jumping in a little late but excited to see what you all have to say tonight! #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:31 PM EST

Beautiful music! Can’t wait to share it with the kids. Wheels are turning for how to use it #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

A3: I would like to see a list of places, centralized, to access unit trunks and people willing/wanting to visit schools (topics) #mtedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

Funny you mentioned place based Check out https://t.co/aHOvX859VW #MTedchat

In reply to @cristama

TriSciCurious - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

Yes, I agree this would be a great resource! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

A3: I would like to see a list of places, centralized, to access unit trunks and people willing/wanting to visit schools (topics) #mtedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:33 PM EST

A discussion thread started on this today on the MT School Lib listserv. I'll forward replies your way #MTedchat

In reply to @KamRenae

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:34 PM EST

@cristama Great suggestion! #MTedchat

In reply to @TriSciCurious, @cristama

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:34 PM EST

OH yes! We would use this at LaMotte! Great suggestion! #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:32 PM EST

A3: I would like to see a list of places, centralized, to access unit trunks and people willing/wanting to visit schools (topics) #mtedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

Q4: What do our Ss need to know to effectively use and access digital resources? Is digital their default? Is it your default? #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

Here's one that we included in MontanaTeach https://t.co/IV6gLld6hI #mtedchat

In reply to @cristama

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:36 PM EST

For those just joining, check out our newest resource https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO - explore and let us know what you think! #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:36 PM EST

A4 Digital is my default—when the internet works My Ss also default to digital. Working on how to navigate hard to read text #MTedchat

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:36 PM EST

I still get a security error. Is it my machine? #mtedchat

In reply to @cbartow

AmandaRapstad Dec 13 @ 10:36 PM EST

And also good stories for primary grades too. #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:28 PM EST

A3: I wish I could find more local Montana, place-based, story-rich resources. I can find them… But takes hours of curation #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

Not sure. For https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 ? #mtedchat

In reply to @bookwormmarla

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

I agree! Finding IEFA things for K/1 was always a struggle for me. We need a primary T to curate IEFA content #MTedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

A4) Our Ss need to know how to ID scholarly resources #mtedchat How 2 sift through the fluff

KamRenae Dec 13 @ 10:37 PM EST

"give me a minute while I google this!" 😂😂 @MontanaOPI #mtedchat

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NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:38 PM EST

They also need to learn how to break down the tough “grown up” words so they “get” what they read! #MTedchat

In reply to @St006C

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:39 PM EST

I did a lot with storytelling, picture/symbols for stories also tried to teach about stereotypes #MTedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad

AmandaRapstad Dec 13 @ 10:40 PM EST

A4 with 1st grade they need to know where to find appropriate resources for the task/question at hand. #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:42 PM EST

Yes, and see range of resources--digital to people! This is LibMedia standard 1 for MT #mtedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:43 PM EST

This is a good place for stories, could project or print them https://t.co/VJy8SIJyc1 #MTedchat

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NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:43 PM EST

This is a good place for stories, could project or print them https://t.co/MzgEBoin1q #MTedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:45 PM EST

Q5: Can digital resources supplement or replace textbooks? If so, how and what tips can you share to do it right? #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:45 PM EST

A5 YES! I’ve been creating mini interactive text books using Google Slides with a mix of text and video. More accessible for all #MTedchat

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:47 PM EST

A5) I don't think they can replace anything. Tech should support what we already do well in teaching #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:47 PM EST

Access for Ts and Ss is a big deal, and parents also. Digital resources can be more accessible #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:48 PM EST

A5 Many Ss still like print. Digital is a great supplement - interactive, accessible. Reaches Ss that don't relate well to print. #mtedchat

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:49 PM EST

A5) I have 2 agree w/ @NVradenburg that digital resources can b more accessible #mtedchat

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St006C Dec 13 @ 10:49 PM EST

A5) does reading a digital text offer same benefit as reading print text? just curious #MTedchat

AmandaRapstad Dec 13 @ 10:49 PM EST

A5: I see a place for books in print but txtbks could be replaced by digital sources. Esp. w/a sub. like science that changes. #MTedchat

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

#mtedchat - How many Ss have you seen that are proficient with the digital, but have hard time reading?

In reply to @St006C, @NVradenburg

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

What's important is the content, format is either/or depending on needs of Ss, I hope #mtedchat

In reply to @bookwormmarla

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

Here is a digital “text” I made for Ss researching Sir Francis Drake. (It’s basic, not super pretty) https://t.co/cEJ61z5EoA #MTedchat

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

But yes! The SAMR model. #mtedchat

In reply to @cbartow

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

LOTS of students can navigate the resources but they skip the text b/c it’s too hard to read/understand #MTedchat

In reply to @bookwormmarla, @St006C

KamRenae Dec 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

Yes, but those who live in poverty and/or rural areas may have issues accessing tech/internet on a regular basis #MTedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:51 PM EST

Neat example using a free tool #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:50 PM EST

Here is a digital “text” I made for Ss researching Sir Francis Drake. (It’s basic, not super pretty) https://t.co/cEJ61z5EoA #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:52 PM EST

True for us! Many families live on mountain tops and in forests with no internet. #MTedchat

In reply to @KamRenae

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:52 PM EST

@kamrenae - Yes - we face that, too.Not much home access. #mtedchat

In reply to @KamRenae

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:52 PM EST

I think it can. As with everything else, part of personalizing instruction. What works for me, may not for you. I prefer digital. #MTedchat

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:49 PM EST

A5) does reading a digital text offer same benefit as reading print text? just curious #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:53 PM EST

Very true. Hoping for better broadband, but also thinking about offline access to digital resources #mtedchat

In reply to @KamRenae

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:54 PM EST

It doesn’t take too long. Usually just search @PBSLrnMedia @YouTube and @brainpop and add them to a few slides. #MTedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad, @PBSLrnMedia, @YouTube, @brainpop

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

Q6: How can OPI make https://t.co/CdSoobAate work best for you? #MTedchat Answer here or DM @cbartow @MontanaOPI

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KamRenae Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

chrome books/tablets for use on buses with wifi for kiddos on those long rural routes is a dream of mine!! @MontanaOPI #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow, @MontanaOPI

mnokleby Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

#MTedchat A5:. there's something about actual BOOKS that cant be replicated. Digital won't replace text any more than TV was going to

bookwormmarla Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

What I see so far is good. Will explore! #mtedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

Interestingly, I'm in some way related to Sir Francis Drake ;) #MTedchat (off topic...)

In reply to @NVradenburg

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

It's a reachable dream!!! #mtedchat

In reply to @KamRenae, @MontanaOPI

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

RT if you plan to share https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO with a colleague! #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

Absolutely! #MTedchat

mnokleby Dec 13 @ 10:55 PM EST

#MTedchat A5:. there's something about actual BOOKS that cant be replicated. Digital won't replace text any more than TV was going to

St006C Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

A6) As former MT T, I say PD that is appropriate 4 rural Ts and more connectivity w/ colony Ts. Colony Ts r in their own world #MTedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

Thank you! Please share it. You can rate and review resources in https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 That helps all users #mtedchat

In reply to @bookwormmarla

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

A4: Students need to learn to analyze resources for credibility and usability. I do think it is their default, I know it's mine. #mtedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:35 PM EST

Q4: What do our Ss need to know to effectively use and access digital resources? Is digital their default? Is it your default? #MTedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:57 PM EST

I did a lot of QR codes w/ K/1 too. Fun to post them around the room so they get to walk around and research #MTedchat

In reply to @AmandaRapstad

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:57 PM EST

A5: Digital resources can supplement AND/OR replace textbooks... Depends on the purpose. Depends on the learner. Will replace. #mtedchat

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

Challenge: Connect here to continue the dialogue through 24/7 digital PD. Encourage colleagues to join #MTedchat and connect to grow.

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

Hey, maybe some of your students could review resources in https://t.co/k9YOowUeU2 !?! All posts are moderated #mtedchat

In reply to @cristama

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

This is a gem of a resource for Montana Ts! Thank you @MontanaOPI @cbartow #MTedchat

In reply to @MontanaOPI, @cbartow

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:56 PM EST

RT if you plan to share https://t.co/CdSoobRLRO with a colleague! #mtedchat

NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

A6 Is @cbartow available to visit schools to demo https://t.co/tKVa02PyZq ?? #MTedchat

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NVradenburg - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:58 PM EST

A6 Is @cbartow available to visit schools to demo https://t.co/nx7lrF4Zwc ?? #MTedchat

In reply to @cbartow

MontanaOPI Dec 13 @ 10:59 PM EST

Do you have conversation suggestions? Add ideas here! https://t.co/6zjlxnTqEG #MTedchat

cristama - Moderator Dec 13 @ 10:59 PM EST

A5: Tips for transitioning to digital curation & learning... Model organization. Offer opportunities for synthesis and application #mtedchat

cbartow Dec 13 @ 10:59 PM EST

Perhaps...We will have YouTube vids for demo... ;0) #mtedchat

In reply to @NVradenburg