#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday March 29, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Hello everyone. I’m excited to be moderating tonight’s chat. Please take a moment and introduce yourself
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Welcome to - I am excited to introduce our guest moderator - Where are you from and what is your role in education?
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Hi all! I'm Alexa, an Elem Tech Leader in Danbury. So excited for 's chat tonight! Thanks in advance, Jeff!
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We are chatting today just south of CT in the beautiful state of New Jersey.
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Tonights topic will revolve around ways we can create digital media using Google Apps for Education
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I'm Rob from Norwalk. T/Tech Coach.
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Dan, middle school Instructional Coach in Derby, CT
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Get your Chrome Extensions and Innovations ready
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Welcome Danielle. Cant wait to hang out with my family this weekend. How are you?
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Hi! Ruth, English dept chair in Canton!
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Dan, middle school Instructional Coach in Derby, CT
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Hi Everyone! Kathy from East granby Grade 3
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Welcome Ruth. How are you?
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Hi, all...Maura from New Fairfield Middle. 6th grade sped/ELA
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Q1: In what ways can we create digital media (audio or video) using Chromebooks and apps?
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Hello everyone, Sean Hutchinson 4th Grade teacher from Stamford
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Ohh, yay! I get to geek out on my Chrome Ext. I apologize in advance for my giddiness.
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Doing well! Look forward to & looking forward to connecting with our fam!
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Hi Everyone Christie Norwalk CT 6th grade ELA and SS
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BTW: This chat is dedicated to my amazing experience at and the wonderful ’s awesome session I attended
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A1: One of my fav tools is for audio. Awesome for collab music making/podcasting
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A1: Not 100% sure...that's why I'm here!
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It is going well! I am in the middle of SBAC testing
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A1: For video, is the best, hands down.So easy to use, the Drive integration is amazing, and you can't beat the Premium price
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Hello in my voice. Joel from Danbury. 6th grade ELA.
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OMG, stop. You're going to make me blush.
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A1. Love that we have unlimited data in GAFE and can put podcasts, pictures, videos. Etc.
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Agree is pretty awesome and so is
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A1. I may lurk more than I participate! I don't use GAFE....yet..but love to see what others are doing with it!
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Oooh, such a fab tool. You can make collab audio recordings, podcasts, mix music, etc
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The only problem is with the free version you only get the limited minutes.
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Missed Q1. Can someone RT?
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Hi all! First timer here! Claire from PA!
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Yes, but the Premium version is really affordable. $250/year for 50/licenses.
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And they are transferable.
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Hello Claire Thanks for joining us tonight
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Nice to see you too! I feel like Rodney Dangerfield.
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A1: I also love to use Google Drawings for all things media. So much you can do to embed media at all grade levels
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It is awesome that you are joining us tonight.
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Can you embed media into a Google Drawing?
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A1: Anddd, can't forget another favorite.... Make GIFs and screencasts and throw them in Docs, Slides, etcs...The BEST!!
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A1 voice over covering key concepts and opinion of the topic- Summary with a opinion or explain main idea and supporting details
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I know this might sound silly but what is the easiest way to start podcasting?
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YES!!! Video. Not sure about audio. But you can always record audio into video with just sound...?
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For you personally, or with the kids?
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Q2: In what ways can we record with our mobile devices and upload media into our Drives for use in audio/video production?
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Q2: I think it depends on the level of students. In my HS classes, this was something I did daily w/ my S, using their devices.
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Does anyone take photos/video directly into their Google Drive app?
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Q2:So many amazing apps that integrate with Drive and allow for quick upload regardless of Android or iOS.But at elem level, its diff
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A2 I've had sts just use voice memo tool on their phones and upload to G Classroom app. Works but open to other ways!
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I add photos to google drive to get them off my phone.
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There is so much I need to learn
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A2: I do remember using the + sign in Drive to record directly into Drive. I learned that at
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I have a Nexus 6P. All my photos and vid go directly to my Google Photos. Its great.
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Start with a writing assignment you've already done. Maybe a narrative. Use YouTube Creator Studio for music
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What's that? A tablet? A free phone?
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What is best platform to house the videos you create?
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I'm on android twitter app & not seeing anything by . Boo Hoo!
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I’m a big fan of putting all of my school media into Drive and not on YouTube
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Even videos for parents? Why?
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Q2: students can record themselves reading the text aloud or even with a partner. Listen and evaluate
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and where do you put videos?
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For students, or your training material? What about for Slides?
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I'm on iPhone and not seeing his posts either. Have to keep checking his page to find questions https://t.co/yOCCwAPqmE
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I'm on android twitter app & not seeing anything by . Boo Hoo!
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every project is different but you can put stuff on drive that you can’t put on YouTube due to student restrictions
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I have recorded both pictures and video right into Drive
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Please send a link to the most innovative thing you have done with your students involving digital media AND share your story
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Embed video into Drawings: Create a Slide using Google Slides, Insert a VIDEO of your choice,Copy the Video.Paste in into the Drawing
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Hey everyone! Jumping in for a few minutes b4 @ 8:30! I love podcasts :-)
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If you open the drive app. You will see + sign at the bottom. Press it. Select photo or video :-)
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I'm still here, just reading the tweets and getting comfortable with the convo
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I have been using translate a lot this year to communicate with a parent.
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Podcasts and content creation are a great way to shape & impact the culture of your school
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Thank you! Will have to check it out. I use a lot of youtube.
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Ditto https://t.co/nbAAar2hJ5
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A2: I do remember using the + sign in Drive to record directly into Drive. I learned that at
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Okay my mind is blown here!
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It has been a life saver with emails!
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I miss being in the classroom directly w/ students! These convos make me want to be back
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Let me know if I can help. You know I'm always here!
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How so? https://t.co/VNwFWa23vh
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Podcasts and content creation are a great way to shape & impact the culture of your school
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It was one of the greatest things I've ever done as an educator. Truly.
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share your classroom w/community or world. Get Ss creating for an authentic audience. Tell your story.
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If you're interested in talking more about Podcasts-- on Sunday's @ 8:30 PM EST
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We'd love to have you join the conversation with and myself! https://t.co/WnHWfaMrK6
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If you're interested in talking more about Podcasts-- on Sunday's @ 8:30 PM EST
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I'm a BIG fan of . Great shows also on
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I really want to attend a GAFE Summit this summer. Hoping to find funds!
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interested. What's this about?
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Visit https://t.co/9K5Qm2rOiv for all of your PD needs- He has episodes on everything! Join the live convo Sunday's 7pm.
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I had so much fun working w/ them to do my Stories Teachers Share piece.All the episodes are great.
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If you are looking for more information about creating digital media, check out the resources at https://t.co/d3Dlhlblaz
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I was The Creative Writing Assignment. The pilot episode.
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thanks for this resource. I can not wait to delve deeper into these links
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i Have listened to both Jeff's at podcasts and love them both highly recommend!
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any awesome ideas for a HS math teacher? I can be most creative with my stats class and I usually give them projects.
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Random qt! What is the best way to organize your Google Drive?
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Math is def not my specialty, but anything project-based!take the CCSS and work backwards;how can we solve a problem?
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Why not have Ss create videos explaining topics? Have them as producers and not just consumers.
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Thanks for a great chat everyone!
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Great idea! Make it S-centered. The tech just drives the solution to the problem :)
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Jeff! Thank you so much for moderating!
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Totally the way it should be. Especially in math, as they always want to know the real-life application.
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Thanks for leading the discussion and sharing so many great resources with Ts everywhere.
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Subject folder and year sub folder , classroom management folder, professional development folder
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Okay, I am blaming everyone for the poor night sleep I am about to experience. My mind is buzzing with ideas. See you all next week
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I legit have a folder for everything. And subfolders. I draw the line at color coding.
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Thanks for sharing your insight with us this evening. .
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Many ways: subject w sub folders by year, professional development w sub folder by year, PPTs, etc... https://t.co/dtq0AznUZq
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Random qt! What is the best way to organize your Google Drive?
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