#wyoedchat Archive
#wyoedchat is a great way for Wyoming educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Sunday April 3, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Thanks for joining us for
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Dawn, Gillette, heading back to school tomorrow after a nice Spring Break.
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Please RT questions so all R non WYO teachers can join in.
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We will use same format of Q1 A1 Q2 A2.
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Angela 5th grade in Casper
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Please introduce yourself to group, name, location and subject/role! Lurkers r welcome & soon 2 b sharing.
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Tough news out of campbell county this week :(
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Mike, Casper College, Digital Learning Coordinator
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Brian Redmond, band director, Rock Springs HS.
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Nice to have u joining us...think u will enjoy the topic
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Tonia in Laramie, faculty at
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Nice to have u joining us...think u will enjoy the topic
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Kristi, 11th grade, Great Falls, MT. Mostly lurking.
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Hello from Riverton. MS Principal trying to multitask and opening day baseball lol
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James Kapptie, Dir Of Tech from Wonderful Cody WY
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Hey there MT neighbor, glad u r here
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Welcome neighbor from the North. :)
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As with most MS folks, I think I'm pretty good at multitasking...but in reality, not so much :)
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Hi! I'm Adrian, a principal from Bozeman, MT.
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You should all swing by . We would benefit from your insight. Tell them you're my guest (that way no cover charge)!
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Sarah, 5th grade, Cheyenne
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challengin the norm a bit tonight...hope you are ready....
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I thought we charged double for you
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Always ready for an adventure!!!
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good evening Kam joining from Hardin Middle School in Montana
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https://t.co/LReXiFEIWK
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Q1 What Q would you pose to the group about education issues..... Please tag someone to pose the Q.... I tag
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Stopping by - said there’s no cover charge.
Andrea — Instructional coach from Iowa!
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ers need to be on there toes tonight
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A1) What do you view as the biggest obstacle and solution to building culture in schools? https://t.co/x8NmCbPEKC
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Q1 What Q would you pose to the group about education issues..... Please tag someone to pose the Q.... I tag
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The moral of the story is be ready with what you might want to ask....just in case
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twitter isn't feeding your q,s
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Q1: What is your personal educational mission statement/motto
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Shae, instructional Facilitator from Rock Springs
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Perhaps he did the same thing as I did earlier and forgot to add the hashtag :)
https://t.co/ty6XVoXQcr
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Q1: What is your personal educational mission statement/motto
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Q1: if you could change just one thing about education in America what would it be?
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A1: "Let's make something" << it's the cornerstone to every class I teach & my role to facilitate creativity
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A1 Because thats how we have always done it....doesnt cut it. Be the change!
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A1: As a future teacher, I wish to enrich the knowledge of students and create memorable opportunities.
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Great ? Brian - resistance is the obstacle and the solution is to ignore it and keep moving https://t.co/P54Yka2lX3
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A1) What do you view as the biggest obstacle and solution to building culture in schools? https://t.co/x8NmCbPEKC
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Q1 What Q would you pose to the group about education issues..... Please tag someone to pose the Q.... I tag
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A1) Every adult would have passion & excitement for what they do, and bring IT every day.
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firing quick now...others will need a turn :)
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A1. To support teachers in their growth and acknowledge hard work
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A1 : Never ignore a learning opportunity
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I would lower the drop rate. I know it sounds like an injustice, but should keep kids in school who don't want it?
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Personally, I'd get rid of grades. Go to mastery, open up how and when kids learn, focus on learning, not grade.
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A1: Believe in Ss and guide them to become independent learners. https://t.co/ty6XVoXQcr
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Q1: What is your personal educational mission statement/motto
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A1: I want my future students to enjoy their education and feel that it is beneficial to their lives.
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be better. Everyday, be better.
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Great answer. Dont lose that
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A1 We'll find a way. All learners can succeed if we help them find the right path.
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Sorry Guys, twitter feed isn't loading, cant see the Qs. I'll try again another time. Keep on keeping on
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This is very obvious in your class and I thoroughly enjoy that!
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I hope I did that correctly, lol. .I tagged for a new Q https://t.co/gkxZzljis0
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firing quick now...others will need a turn :)
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a1) "Empowering students to succeed" Was schools before I got there. Love it, easy adoption.
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You will need Tweetdeck for tonight's . No Doubt About It :) https://t.co/B1K5RfV0Ck
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Sorry Guys, twitter feed isn't loading, cant see the Qs. I'll try again another time. Keep on keeping on
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Q2: What is your greatest barrier to integrating technology in your classroom (past, present, or future)?
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You've gotta have your own, tho...don't you? https://t.co/fLygavCMR4
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a1) "Empowering students to succeed" Was schools before I got there. Love it, easy adoption.
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A1) My mission - & what I'd change in education - is to get many more integrated STEM lessons in k-12 classrooms.
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A2: The mentality of "that's not they way we've always done it".
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A2 My greatest barrier is sites such as twitter and voxer and youtube being blocked on my campus! https://t.co/P978k1FSPj
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Q2: What is your greatest barrier to integrating technology in your classroom (past, present, or future)?
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OK, busted, "Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things"
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Get moving and let them join if they want, eh? I like it! https://t.co/06F8306oaY
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Great ? Brian - resistance is the obstacle and the solution is to ignore it and keep moving https://t.co/P54Yka2lX3
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A1) What do you view as the biggest obstacle and solution to building culture in schools? https://t.co/x8NmCbPEKC
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Q1 What Q would you pose to the group about education issues..... Please tag someone to pose the Q.... I tag
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A2: Slow internet speed is STILL the greatest barrier for me. https://t.co/rMWU6D6Zvp
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Q2: What is your greatest barrier to integrating technology in your classroom (past, present, or future)?
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A2 : Knowing that change can be scary, but it will be OK.
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There you go! https://t.co/iGwdtc4v2U
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OK, busted, "Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things"
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Q2: what are your top three tech tools/tricks you use in your classroom/school?
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A2 Access. I really need all my students to have a device! Really, I need it! :-)
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A2 Getting past the flashy fun to what it can really do....
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A2: As a student, it is frustrating when a teacher does not effectively fully utilize the school's integrated learning platform
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I think I'm getting this game now!/ except my numbering is off!
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A1: Let's remove the one size fits all system; everything from structure to budget to x will be based on need
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Q3: What Q would you pose to the group about education issues... Please tag someone to pose the Q... I tag
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The other 1 I always taught S, "There is only 1 U for all time, fearlessly be yourself."
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I messed that up...it's on me, hahaha https://t.co/s1tFifbOrQ
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I think I'm getting this game now!/ except my numbering is off!
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Q2: A barrier for integration of technology as a future educator is not knowing how to use all the technology available to me
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See has to make things interesting to push the envelope...
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A2: Google Drawings with Ss names to take attendance, Google Forms for rubrics to grade assignments. https://t.co/hit0UE8oTc
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Q2: what are your top three tech tools/tricks you use in your classroom/school?
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a2) Biggest barrier to tech integration is fear of adults. Kids will try anything we will let them try. Choose wisely. ;)
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Q3: got this now! What are your top three tech tools/ tricks? And I tag for Q4
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A3 top 3 tech tools, google apps\addons https://t.co/gCWyf8vRTI
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Q2: what are your top three tech tools/tricks you use in your classroom/school?
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Use what u need to solve a problem, create a new solution, or make things more efficient. Go from there. https://t.co/IfW1WMEznF
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Q2: A barrier for integration of technology as a future educator is not knowing how to use all the technology available to me
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Q2 Biggest challenge to getting tech in class? Defining clear purpose & authentic use
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A2: We try to showcase the amazing things happening w/tech through EdCamps, tech carousel meetings, Lunch meets...
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A2) video reflection on https://t.co/PfaJChT1fx, Google docs, and robotics integration w/coding are my "go-to" tech places
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Q4: What is the best PD you've ever participated in and what made it the best?
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Just another day of pushing the envelope used to be my email tagline. ;-) Good for you
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a2) I discovered Mysteryskype & backchannels last year. Kids love both.
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A3: Only 3?!!! GAFE, Smart Phone, and laptop.
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A2. The majority of the teachers are excited about bringing technology like Google classroom but now we need more computers
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A4 : The importance of feedback to students from Martin Dougiamas
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Top tech tool - Really like Socrative for quick formative assessments; can keep data or just skim and move on.
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But is there too much tech at some point? maybe Q3.5.34
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A1: Be honest with kids, set high expectations for learning, be a role model, build strong character traits, but have fun.
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A3: tech at the finger tips...
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A2 (pt2): this allows us to learn from each other w/o feeling threatened, w/o having just one expert; gives choice
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A3: Google, Google, & Google. Drive, Calendar, & Tasks. They keep me operating smoothly & focused on what matters, teaching
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A4.finally caught on to how this is working :) The best PD I had was a Google Summit last year. Action packed, full of new info!
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A4 Best PD conf conf /PBIS conf simple k12 free webinars https://t.co/ifkrexyXxH
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Q4: What is the best PD you've ever participated in and what made it the best?
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Q5) What are the best ways you have seen data used? What other things do you use besides data to judge success?
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What are backchannels?
https://t.co/zsQLJWebKV
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a2) I discovered Mysteryskype & backchannels last year. Kids love both.
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A4 best PD might be happening right now? Always has been opportunites to talk with colleagues.
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...alas, they also keep Google focused keenly on you and every intimate detail of your life. Creepy.
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Q4 pt2: What does your fantasy teaching environment look like and involve? I tag for q5!
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A3 one great strategies for technology and differentiation is using QR codes
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Students can carry on a running "chat" about the topic being discussed while it is being discussed. Was how I used. 1/2
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In theory, yes. I agree w/what said, make it meaningful & authentic, then it's seamless https://t.co/3wT1f9Juwi
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But is there too much tech at some point? maybe Q3.5.34
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A4 best PD still the different Edcamps...
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That will be our next adventure. You available to help? https://t.co/Gytm6ubcn1
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A4 best PD still the different Edcamps...
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2/2 ex, while we Mystery Skyped S assigned 2 talk with kids in other class about their school. 1 example. Use many ways
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A4 like the magic school bus... really using tech to let kids "experience" learning.
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A4: I enjoy the EdCamp format - it allows Ts PD that they truly want because the topics are decided by them
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oooh tables that are touch screens, amazing open space with flexible seating, and a giant library!
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a4) Best PD !! Amazing to see the rigor, passion, relationships & discipline. WOW!
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A5: I wish was here. He has done some fantastic things with S survey data. Schedule changes, RJ, etc.
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places like Today'sMeet where communicate collaboratively about the topic of a T or speaker https://t.co/f718LeYlhT
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What are backchannels?
https://t.co/zsQLJWebKV
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a2) I discovered Mysteryskype & backchannels last year. Kids love both.
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What about garage doors???
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Question #5 What are you favorite blended learning tool and be be sure to explain why??
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My 15 year old son would argue it is not possible. Tech is part of life for kids.
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A5: My fav is the teacher directing the BL. You can't successfuly have it without a great T!
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Anyone know whose question we r on....crazy fun madness
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Question #5 What are you favorite blended learning tools and be be sure to explain why??
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Oh...I have used Today's meet...not much tho. Thanks to you and for always giving me ideas!
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that would be awesome. Heck I'd die for a window!
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Current classroom full of PCs, TV, Starboard is almost there. Just would like Chromebooks & fast internet https://t.co/wtuscKqC8I
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Q4 pt2: What does your fantasy teaching environment look like and involve? I tag for q5!
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A4. Best PD where you get hands on experience, can apply it in the classroom right away. Also edcamp because it is personalized
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Thanks Dawn. I had totally lost the name. :)
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What are blended learning tools?
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I am still waiting for some gold on my data question. I try but it is only part of story for this guy. https://t.co/jKrTxCMOF8
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A5/6 Blended learning I like google classroom as a basis
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Tools that allow for a combination of traditional and on-line learning https://t.co/r7KxZNN1tL
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What are blended learning tools?
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A4 pt2 Comfy seating, flexible layout, multiple projectors for small group work/sharing. Or just me to be able to show >1 tab.
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A5 Data is best used in a collaborative setting; not in iso.Ts are PLCing together reflecting on the D & other things
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We need gold https://t.co/FPKJNGfslA
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Q5) What are the best ways you have seen data used? What other things do you use besides data to judge success?
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Q257) What are the best ways you have seen data used? What other things do you use besides data to judge success?
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It is the amalgamation of various learning techniques/refers 2 the use of tech 2 strengthen teaching https://t.co/ni10hOf5zL
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What are blended learning tools?
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Data should lead to PD, philosophy shifts, or tossing out old & outdated things. https://t.co/I6BE4uLBRD
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I am still waiting for some gold on my data question. I try but it is only part of story for this guy. https://t.co/jKrTxCMOF8
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A5. I thin Data has to be easy to get to. Hence why we r going with
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Morgan Sanders, University of Wyoming student.
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Joining late . For Q5, does adding "tech" automatically make instruction "blended?" does there need to be more connection?
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Q257! Time flies when you're having fun. https://t.co/13IOYwKBjt
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Q257) What are the best ways you have seen data used? What other things do you use besides data to judge success?
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Use it with Ss. Have Ss set goals, then see results when they take ownership in the driver’s seat. https://t.co/ITGplbGIXI
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Q5) What are the best ways you have seen data used? What other things do you use besides data to judge success?
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I will take Q72 (the next one ) LOL But TAG -TYLER HAS 73
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I just lost track and knew we were not there yet. :)
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A257 Goal-collect more data & use it better. I'm thinking track Ss participation, questioning, smart pairing for discussion...
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As with any instruction, the use of tech has to be intentional. Extend learning beyone the classroom. https://t.co/Onb99z9Suq
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Joining late . For Q5, does adding "tech" automatically make instruction "blended?" does there need to be more connection?
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I use Blogger to post assignments and directions and Ss use Google Apps to do all their assignments. https://t.co/IKbaCM1wUk
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Q72 What Social media tools do u actively use with parents & students to further their EDU?
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A72: celly and facebook mostly.
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A5 I like using to provide BL opportunities - Ts AND Ss can create and collab together to learn and grow!
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A257. Also, S reflection on what strategies worked &what to continue or not use again. Always improving data collection and use
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Like and socrative We use both with Admin team.
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A72 I use , , , , , phone, email, text,
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A72: Pinterest is a great creativity generator.
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A72: Ts use Google Classroom quite a bit now.
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A72: Blogger and Remind are the 2 I use most often. https://t.co/DxstYS1aAj
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Q72 What Social media tools do u actively use with parents & students to further their EDU?
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A good camera function can add to math instruction. Take a picture of a circle and figure diameter.
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Great option. And parents like too.
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I have to leave but this has been awesome-glad I finally participated. Thanks everyone!
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A72 Collab Pinterest boards for idea curation; Twitter/FB to communicate with Ss if that's what they prefer; Slack to collaborate
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Thanks for joining us! See you next Sunday :) https://t.co/vKbrST37BE
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I have to leave but this has been awesome-glad I finally participated. Thanks everyone!
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A257) Any time data (lots or little) drives decisions (big or small) - especially in teaching (me!) - I consider it a win.
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More people need to get on the Slack train! It is awesome!
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Q727.5 How many schools/classes have Pinterest boards??
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A72: I feel it's hard to get all parents on board with using social media for education. I know my parents wouldn't have done it.
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Q727.58 How many monitor male/vs Female interactions with communication tools?
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it's and it went until 8:30. Sorry I should be good until October.
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A727.5 not my school as pinterest is blocked there!!
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A72: We use to work with Ps & Ss. Our Parent Group uses to reach the masses...
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You broke twitter.... Mine did that but I refreshed and it went away
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There's no single tool that works for all Ps. But if you can get more with SM it is worth it. https://t.co/MbPkZPabuK
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A72: I feel it's hard to get all parents on board with using social media for education. I know my parents wouldn't have done it.
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That is so sad! A lot is blocked here too, but Pinterest is open.
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But will the parents of student that will be entering our classrooms?
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How many schools have instagram or snap chat accounts???
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A727.58 I don't. Do you? What are you finding? https://t.co/VxyBNN8KXu
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Q727.58 How many monitor male/vs Female interactions with communication tools?
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We have Instagram, and Vine, but not Snap Chat. https://t.co/ez6c8mwGQc
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How many schools have instagram or snap chat accounts???
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not snapchat/instagram cuz all forms of social media are currently blocked!!
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we monitor Facebook... challenges us to find ways to get to more Dads for sure
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By all forms, do you mean all forms? Yikes.
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Schools that block social media make me so angry. SM can be a tool for teaching, & to save at-risk students (online bullying).
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Have your people call me. I can tell them about our district SM success for the past 6 years! https://t.co/GlgedNORwK
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not snapchat/instagram cuz all forms of social media are currently blocked!!
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Social Media is a part of life these days. I notice all of my parents are on in some form or another
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yes even padlet and similiar sites for being social forums https://t.co/w3mMaZr7MH
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By all forms, do you mean all forms? Yikes.
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Seriously, if your district still blocks social media, have them call me. We are on year 6 of SM with very, very few probs.
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Time for you to be a "Scurvy Elephant"
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With a few minutes to go....any questions from anyone who wasn't tagged??
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I would love to hear some from the UW students.
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I agree. What are pertinent Qs for you all?
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If I can't convince them, will. YOU'RE MY BOY, BLU! https://t.co/eZnMeZRosJ
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Seriously, if your district still blocks social media, have them call me. We are on year 6 of SM with very, very few probs.
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I understand SM is a large part of society, but there are still people who aren't willing to accept and adapt that
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Bring it.... The force is with us
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Non regulars are wondering if it's this crazy every week, lol. https://t.co/3VjGgmodbd
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I would love to hear some from the UW students.
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& What are your biggest concerns for the future of education? https://t.co/aHvFkpp8mJ
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I would love to hear some from the UW students.
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I agree but we are compelled to advocate for our S. They are ready to go with it.
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A5. The best way to use data is to formatively inform students and then have them set goals for further learning
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Kind of....but different leads by example. We challenge to status quo
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Most fun I have had in an ED chat in a long time. :)
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A5. Judge success through performance and growth
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A100 : Try something new. If it doesn't work for you, then find something that does work
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"educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all." -Aristotle
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A100: The best use of instructional technology is when you don't notice the technology at all. https://t.co/fJA9xZBexG
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Q100: What is the best advice for a future teacher about using technology to the best of your abilities?
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A100 Dont use it for substitution...Use it to do things impossible without
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A100: YU can't master it all. Keep trying new things and get really good at the ones that work for you. https://t.co/NdHMLTgaJ3
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Q100: What is the best advice for a future teacher about using technology to the best of your abilities?
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exactly! don't be afraid to play around and learn with kiddos!! failing forward is ok! https://t.co/7CznymsABs
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A100 : Try something new. If it doesn't work for you, then find something that does work
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a100) Start with something will build your P trust, move to the next thing. Always comm what you are doing so they have back.
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students are already afraid of mathematics. Trying to use technology while teaching something scary would be hard
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Find technology that makes the math less scary. https://t.co/8K6bBqmSzU
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students are already afraid of mathematics. Trying to use technology while teaching something scary would be hard
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Be awesome and change the world gang! ers have a great week
U all ROCK We are all leaders....
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A100 : I would also add that any digital tool should never replace a teacher, just make a teacher's job easier
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Excitement about learning.
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a100) I only say that because it sounds like many places are more restrictive than I have experienced.
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A100b: The next best thing to do with technology is to create someting! Right ?
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know what you're doing before using the tech in class. Nothing's worse than a teacher who doesn't know what to do.
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Have a fantastic week everyone!
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Thanks & all participants of tonights !! you make me want to try new things & be a better teacher!! have an awesome week!
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But don't be afraid to ask kids for help. They love to help T learn too.
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Thank you for hosting - this was my first time here, but it won't be the last! Had a great time learning with you all!
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Great night! Have a great week! "There is only one YOU for all time, fearlessly be yourself!"
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kids LOVE helping!! It is always fun for them to show the teachers fun tricks on the smart board!
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That was a fun Now off to bed. Have a great week all. "Do something to help someone"...my motto this year :)
