#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday January 6, 2016
7:00 PM EST
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bridging the gap in education
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The clock just struck 7pm. It's time for meets - let's talk about bridging the gaps in education!
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Let's get it started! https://t.co/g5WCZqDxS2
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The clock just struck 7pm. It's time for meets - let's talk about bridging the gaps in education!
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Starts now!! All are welcome to join in on the fun :)
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Welcome! Time for introductions: name / location / role / new year's resolution
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Emily from NC Tech Coordinator - to manage my time better
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Stephanie, Nashville, 4th gr. teacher, Continue my epic sassyness ;)
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Steve from NJ here. I support students learning to design games / resolution make time for the important things!
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Hi! Erica from NJ, I don't usually make resolutions-but I want to get more teachers interested in tech.
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Welcome Sassy is good : ) I have 2 daughters (and a wife) - I know!
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Theresa, 3rd grade bilingual teacher from Illinois / progress in every way!
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Hi all! Jenna from San Francisco :D Former teacher, now work w/ our community of amazing educators at ClassDojo!
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Phil from NJ. HS multimedia teacher. New Years res is to become a google trainer. Reaching for partner
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Hi! Robbie from ATL, Media & Ed Tech Instructor, resolve to redo web site to make it easier for Ts to learn/find.
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Great resolution!! and great to see you :) Welcome to the combined
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Tiffany / 1st grade dual language / Texas / be an awesome mentor to my student teacher! https://t.co/Rz8C2nUK45
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Welcome! Time for introductions: name / location / role / new year's resolution
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Welcome to the combined hmmmm me too!
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Amanda from PA. 4th grade teacher. Adding more hands on tech into my teaching
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Hi Phil! Thanks for joining :D
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Hi Robbie! Welcome and thanks for joining :D
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Hi! I'm Tatum tweeting from eSpark Learning's offices in Chicago. NY's resolution: join more Twitter chats
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Hi Tiffany! Hope you are doing well! Happy 2016 :)
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it's midnight in the uk but might try to follow along...
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Hi! Brad Spirrison, Chicago (edu chats/resource discovery service) Resolution is Daily Meditation
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Lisa/Charlotte/PD facilitator/ I don't do the resolution thing-did organize everything that stood still over break#edtechbridge
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Hello! Content Manager & App Reviewer Happy New Year!
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Hi! Amber from — we provide scholarships to talented students with financial need
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Sounds like a good resolution to me!! :D Welcome!
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It's gonna be tough, but try to remember to use the two hashtags and tonight
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Hi Amanda! Thanks for joining! Welcome :)
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gratitude might be my favorite word! Welcome to the combined
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This is exactly what copy + paste was made for! https://t.co/GJWTy0nS6e
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It's gonna be tough, but try to remember to use the two hashtags and tonight
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Welcome to the combined great to see you:) Try to add the hashtag tonight too
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Hi Amber! Sounds like an amazing resource :)
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agreed! Welcome to the combined
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Happy new year Amy! :) Welcome!
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“: it's midnight in the uk but might try to follow along...”hi Danielle. 11am syd.
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I do not make resolutions. I do not have goals. I flow where the spirit takes me.
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sounds like a resolution and a goal :) Welcome to the combined
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Hey buddy! Welcome to the combined
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Hey Jenna! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
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Hey Emily! Happy 2016! :) Hope all is well!
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Short (122 ch) & spiffy comments tonite.
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kinda funny watching tweetdeck with the two hashtags - so far we are doing pretty well with both
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Glenn from Michigan teaching HS Science my goal is to reach more Ss.
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Great as well! Excited to take on 2016!!
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Thanks, Jenna! We're starting to dip our toes into edtech to determine ways to level the playing field
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yes - that's the posssible downside (or upside)
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Thanks :) I'm super excited to for this!
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Hey Monica here from NYC - teacher/ESL Coordinator
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why not combine the hashtags and call it
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Hi Glenn! Happy 2016 :) Hope you are doing well!
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Lida here from Baltimore. On my phone so I'll mostly be listening :)
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A1: Rick Stevens, educational consultant, web design from San Francisco area. 25 years teacher and admin in K12.
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Q1 coming up in 1 minute!! :)
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Remember - tonight you are bound to make new friends during our crossover chat - follow to continue learning togethr
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Happy New Year, Steve! Going to try and follow along with and ! Also, hello everyone else!
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Anna from Ontario, Canada in ESL. Resolution: share my tech love
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like drinking out of two fire hoses! https://t.co/zUSGxln2aH
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Happy New Year, Steve! Going to try and follow along with and ! Also, hello everyone else!
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Sliding in to the fashionably late... I'm a mom, fmr teacher, DMM for an edtech gaming nonprofit. Glad to be here!
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Happy New Year So excited for this chat!
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Thanks! I should probably make more Twitter chats my NY resolution ;)
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Hola! Allison from TX, 3rd gr bil teacher
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Welcome to the combined chat
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Q1 What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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Welcome - where in Tx? Looking forward to - love the conference and the city!
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Hi Monica! Happy 2016! Year off to a good start so far?
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Welcome Allison!! :) Glad you could join!
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A1: gap btwn admin/tchrs curriculum is 2 packed gap btwn reality and what looks good on paper
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Great resolution! me too!
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all is good - nice to hear from u again
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A1 gaps are digital divide between teacher and students
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Q1 is live! Join us as we discuss bridging the gap :) https://t.co/7xIiBDfIuN
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Q1 What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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A1 Huge gap in P/S/T collaboration. People are SO busy! Using ClassStory helps keep all in the loop.
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Hi all! Chris here from Ontario.
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all great so far! How are you? Hope all is great so far in 2016 :)
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Hi. Rachel from Central Coast NSW Aus. Able to lurk in more twitter chats while still on holidays
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love your " create "creation!
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Good evening! sorry i'm late.. 1st grade T from Tx
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Hey Chris! Welcome to the combined chat - great to see you :)
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another Tx teacher - i get excited about Tx as we get closer to can't wait
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A1: BIL students NEED more resources -especially digitally. Ts invest time creating their own.
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Love this crossover idea! Nice !
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A1 one of my son's teachers said "what is google docs" when asked about acceptable submissions
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Equity in and within schools. Still a battle of haves and have nots esp in access to tech
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A1: More tech needed in the classroom but no way to get funding for it.
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Great year so far! Hoping to keep the good vibes going! :)
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A1: big gap between meeting needs of Ss academically and nurturing whole child https://t.co/XEMRKawrwG
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Q1 What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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A1 Gaps b/w Ts & tech, older Ss reading support, testing & knowledge.
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Hey Stormy! Happy 2016! Hope you are doing well :D
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YES!
https://t.co/itT7rQFGDL
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A1: Gaps: The incredible silence around race/ethnicity, sexuality & other aspects of difference in most twitter chats
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Oooo just noticed tweetdeck columns happening Am I seeing double??? LOL!
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how often do you have the chats?
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Hi Barry! Glad you joined!
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Good morning! :) Hope you're doing well!
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Big gap in use of technology Where I live in Florida still in the Stone Age. Many only use tech for testing.
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A1 hand building is missing from student's learning. There are student's that do not know how to fold
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Hi Anna! I'm here in London, ON.
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Hey Chris! Hope you are doing well and staying warm :)
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A1: Gaps in internet connectivity and the presence of family computers to do HW means districts have to get creative
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Hey! Happy new year. Luckily for those using multiple hashtags, twitter may life the 140 char limit. :)
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TBH education as a whole right now is one big gap!
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Yes, bilingual students & just importantly their families have limited access
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Excellent point https://t.co/oud7Vzf3Ti
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A1: Some people who learn in different ways than others are being left behind
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Good Evening. Mark G from Southern NJ, 5th Grade Teacher, all subjects stopping in to the dual chat
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Q1: Honestly? Gaps between pay scale. Moved from corporate to ED, but NJ makes it hard to be an educator.
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A1 Use of tech across the board. Teachers still fear it. Parents don't know how and kids keep asking for more.
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I was going to add that but ran out of space
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A1. Girls & POC in STEM is a current gap... I think is doing a great job at making it accessible & fun
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Sharing Q1 again: What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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Hello! Emily joining late from NY. HS social studies teacher.
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good point and the pay scale issue impacts geographical areas pretty greatly - that creates a gap
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A1 in first grade there is a huuuge gap between Ss with support at home and those without https://t.co/7D6YlXFYH2
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Q1 What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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A1: the gap between available resources and the time to identify the right tool for a specific context is widening
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Hi, there. Oakville. Almost neighbours :)
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Hey this is exciting! How are you? Hope 2016 is off to a great start!
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they also do know how to doodle ideas. That is how ideation starts
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Some say "If I had more time, I would have said less" :D
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Great point! We plan to talk about the home / school gap tonight!
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totally-SO many great resources, but WHERE is the time to sort them?
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Jo from Melb Australia joining in for a bit, taking break from reviewing journal article
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that is how I like to take notes
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. There can be problems with homework when it is nit appropriate nor meaningful.
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Q1: Gap in tech readiness. Not due to district funds. Some overpaid for old tech, some went frugal with google
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how about coloring period? Lines are optional
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A1: This is addressed via chats like this (love the combo!), collaboration, and search-based resource discovery
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A1: Many gaps in , but huge gaps between girls and boys, and races. Started a Video Game Club, to help
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A1: Gap in efficient technology and training for parents, students, and teachers!
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A1 some people who want to learn differently (with tech) are left behind
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Good point! time is a big factor in actually using tools effectively and getting most out of them
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A1 One of the biggest problems in education is poverty & the growing opportunity gap- it's effect is profound!
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I'm great! Thanks - you? I believe 2016 is gonna be pretty epic!
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A1 Gap reluctance to give up 'old school' methods that no longer benefit students/ prepare them for THEIR futures!
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A1 gap between monocultural middle class teachers&the poor +/or brown Ss they don't even realize they don't "see."
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that is sad Jerry. That also means teachers aren't allowed to be free thinkers in their classrooms
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we need more time to reflect - what worked/what didn't
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yep! Feeling the same here! :)
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We really need to bridge the gap between home and school, and tech is the way to do it.
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It is especially disturbing when student performance is tied to teacher pay.
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Preach! It's the 21st century - get with it! https://t.co/sI5BppEsnL
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A1 Gap reluctance to give up 'old school' methods that no longer benefit students/ prepare them for THEIR futures!
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Q1 Funding is a major obstacle in . Love seeing schools getting creative with how they fund new technology.
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No one's mentioned gap b/w prof learning & learning to apply tech in classrm. Very different.
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A1: Kendra here. What we know students need and what happens - at all levels - for a variety of reasons.
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Opportunity gaps fore sure. We need to show our Ss how they can lead, too.
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started a night school for the locals. do a lot of our own PD afterschool T to T. works out well
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I suppose the converse could be true in some cases
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Exactly! https://t.co/86zzWAxo6h
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A1 gap between monocultural middle class teachers&the poor +/or brown Ss they don't even realize they don't "see."
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right? actually 16yrs into the 21st now!
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so you are saying we need time to learn?
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Hey Happy New Year girlie :)
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if only there were more hours in the day !
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Asked elem administrators if they do Makerspace, GeniusHour, PBL & blogging & had no idea about them
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A1: Gap in technology access (among schools and homes)
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we should all have the opportunity to be a student
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agree,,, PD should model Active/Blended Learning, not just talk about it
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A1 Funding is a major obstacle in . Love seeing schools getting creative with how they fund new technology.
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That's wonderful. I'm hopeful our district can get to that point soon.
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Heeeeeey! Happy New Year to you!!
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A1: Gaps in assessment practices...emphasizing ongoing, formative assessment versus focus on constant evaluation.
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i think the public knows there's no correlation, but politics ruins it
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A1 Special needs - more collaboration time needed btwn Ts & learning assistants, AKA paraprofessionals, TAs LSOs
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HELLO! Let's get it together people. But in all seriousness it is pretty sad :(
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well said - more communication among the right stakeholders is always important! https://t.co/ZsiWSu9x3L
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I see gaps in what's communicated between Admin and PD consultants & what's needed by Ts to do their job.
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I do not teach. I co-learn with everyone
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That is why chats like + so critical. We don't have time. So much value here to harness https://t.co/EWzF3EfsT7
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if only there were more hours in the day !
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Really limited tonight by using 2 hashtags...but love the challenge!
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Schools in lock-step prep for testing. No room for anything else. Teachers can't be free thinkers.
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I beleive there is plenty of $,, we just have to stear it away from Test Prep and into kids hands,
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couldn't agree more - you're speaking my language for sure! https://t.co/eDQ8DN8rI1
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I do not teach. I co-learn with everyone
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that creates gaps for sure
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yes have to really be succinct good practice
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A1 I'm learn'g abt this now. Imp in sch this year. Gap btw uptake/update of tech in schools https://t.co/VUxJxdT9nk
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A1 one of my son's teachers said "what is google docs" when asked about acceptable submissions
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We have set such high limits makes it impossible for everyone to achieve
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well? edtechbridge
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the sad part is that data shows testing is not the answer to learning
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If only that could happen!
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Teachers MUST be free-thinkers, we must be the change we wish to see in the world!
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A1: Gaps exist between student compliance and students exercising creativity.
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What options have you seen that have been successful?
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Agreed! We especially hope to help Ts bring new opportunities to these Ss! https://t.co/D9nAFEo8Jp
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A1 One of the biggest problems in education is poverty & the growing opportunity gap- it's effect is profound!
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well?
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A1: What about supporting learning needs of those IDed as gifted versus those who are struggling?
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Q2 is live! Still time to join combo chat! :) https://t.co/TbIc5ffQzr
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well?
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Need a new paradigm. Time for Ts to collab, watch it in another classrm, not just PD days.
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A1 We are TitleI & our scores tank each year. Limited access to tech at home keeps Ts from reaching Ss in off times.
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A2: Choice based learning to meet needs of all learners / allow students to find their area of interest
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teachers need to willing to let their inner kid out to be bring the best out of Ss
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giving Ts the opportunity to incorporate their own creativity - Unheard of :(
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gap in Ts who are prepared to teach Ss who are culturally different than they are and those who aren't
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A2:think I'm doing slightly better with closing gap bc of Ss choice & new tech options helps my Ss TONS
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good news, not sad, we must take head and change! get kids moving, engaged, exited
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Wha?? We're creative creatures?!?!? https://t.co/I1384sMpuc
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giving Ts the opportunity to incorporate their own creativity - Unheard of :(
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A2 Love how easy modifications are in digital design. With PBL, don't forget the Art in STEAM!
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This school district, is putting WiFi on buses and sending them out to poorest stakeholders. https://t.co/MabIkhfUaW
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Truly has the ability to provide an academic impact.
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Past 2 years the style with flipped component in my math class has made me more avail. to my Ss
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Absolutely an unfortunate issue. :( Ts can truly make such a difference in their Ss lives... https://t.co/GxjHYOlsxj
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A1 in first grade there is a huuuge gap between Ss with support at home and those without https://t.co/7D6YlXFYH2
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Q1 What sorts of gaps do you see existing in education today and how are they being addressed?
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I became blended learning certified. Invite Ps to see their child use tech.
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A2: Options including PBL! Kids love it and higher order thinking takes place.
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A2 celebrate growth from individual starting points, not achievement of a certain standard https://t.co/n9YBNsXbuv
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well? edtechbridge
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opportunity gap is a big issue - I don't see it so much where I am working which means the gap is huge
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RT Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom?
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people can talk the change talk, but takes time and support to change
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A1There is a gap between what will actually be 21st c skills and what is marketed as 21st c skills.
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A2 Learning Ss before 'teaching' them
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YES! So necessary! Many forget that we are teaching kids after all
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Hey guys! Its Clarissa from TN joining in late. Was cooking dinner!
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absolutely~~ New Ideas, Solve Problems, Identify Problems,, THINK!
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A2 well:S use of SMART goals, not well: Access to edtech to assist w/ feedback and monitoring goals
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A1: Gaps in tech use/understanding, confidence/competence...more so with Ts than with Ss.
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Have you checked out the ? Great stuff!
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Great point! https://t.co/77a2FXu5DD
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A1There is a gap between what will actually be 21st c skills and what is marketed as 21st c skills.
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strange thing that tech closes some gaps but opens others: perfectionist who can't spell, sorted; autistic boy lost!
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I have a small video game club, where I teach Ss to create VGs. They become the experts. 3 boys 3 girls mixed races.
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you know i agree :) https://t.co/TxJ6Ai1DlI
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A2: Teachers allowing students to choose what they want to learn and do instead of making them follow a set path
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A2 personalized learning, democratizing the classroom lets students feel like equals
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Q2: I taught in Baltimore, our standards were so low for Spanish, I set my own.
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Q2! https://t.co/XADj0inoWl
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well? edtechbridge
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A2: supportive staff &admin. Flexibility & autonomy in the classroom. lucky to have this. https://t.co/EUWeGizIZ4
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well?
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a2. Works: 1 on 1 or small group to increase reading
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Awesome! We should chat! https://t.co/axqK1ZShKn
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I have a small video game club, where I teach Ss to create VGs. They become the experts. 3 boys 3 girls mixed races.
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A2 closing gap by getting books and tech into kids' hands who don't have access at home, cr8 time in class (not hw)
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A2: Options! Allow students to show understandings in a variety of formats
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A1: Gaps in supporting T and S well-being.
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A2. Just got set of audiobooks to help lowest readers learn by listening. Try new approach.
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So much $$ spent on latest tech with no PL for Ts or involved in the process.Such a waste
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glad you are here - i can just retweet your ideas :) quite aligned, but I think we knew that https://t.co/PjQqIUYplm
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A2 personalized learning, democratizing the classroom lets students feel like equals
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A2 hybrid class goes far for some. the ability to learn at home is NOT the same as homework.
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A2 Use online learning acts w/flexible deadlines & allow redos that extend instr beyond class.
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A2 giving Ss choices, letting them learn their way, hands on, play, fun, and definitely NOT teaching to the test
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A2: I think that flipping & blended learning help a lot. 24-7 access to learning & ability to self-pace/review.
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so interesting how we are all mentioning Ss choice
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Q3 coming up in 1 minute :) Amazing chat so far! Loving the discussion!
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Yes! Ensure everyone has equal access! https://t.co/YcPSCcjASD
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A2 closing gap by getting books and tech into kids' hands who don't have access at home, cr8 time in class (not hw)
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as my profile says my opinions should be your thoughts
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YES! feedback / reflection - so important to provide opportunities for demonstreation of learning
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this chat reminds me of the time we tried to use and double # - hard work! But worth it! :)
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Yes! Allowing Ss to be experts and teach Ts. Ts need to be facilitators.
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A2: Applying the framework of , providing options & choice, providing AT (Assistive T) as ET (Everyone T)
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Q3 What role does technology play in closing the achievement gap? Can it act as a bridge?
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Just wondering...So should Ts be depending on that home support?
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A2(b) making learning meaningful and memorable raises engagement considerably https://t.co/n9YBNsXbuv
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Q2 What has your experience been in closing the achievement gap in your classroom? What has gone well? Not so well? edtechbridge
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A2: teaching growth mindset to kids. And make them buy into it. Use what you know to get to what you don't know yet.
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A2 allowing kids to play, make mistakes, get frustrated, ...and break through to discovery
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Yes! That makes a huge difference when the kids own it!
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A2 Showing relevance of the content outside of the classroom. This was important for CS last century.
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A2 you have to let students add a piece of themselves to the learning
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This is a great point and very real issue!
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YES! I'm teaching other Ts about that philosophy!
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A3 My job as tech coach is to bring in those technologies and I fully believe it can act as a bridge if used effectively.
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very true - we want shiny things, don't we - proper rollout / plan is important https://t.co/mIryj9xqtG
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So much $$ spent on latest tech with no PL for Ts or involved in the process.Such a waste
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A2: Mindsets must be changed. Collaboration, quality listening with respect and regard for all learners are factors.
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A3 Tech is an amazing tool to help close the gap, IF it is used in a purposeful way - not just playing games.
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A2 I will say students today are not prepared to be free thinkers. They live for class structure
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https://t.co/43jacNebaR
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A2 giving Ss choices, letting them learn their way, hands on, play, fun, and definitely NOT teaching to the test
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A3 giving Ss choice in tech can help with learning also allows for outside audience -a motivator in many cases
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A2: Sharing how I learn, sharing my metacognitive process by thinking out loud. Especial important for Ss with LDs
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A2 several students lack confidence when given the chance to be creative
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A3. Tech can help Ss & Ts flip classrm, focus diff. BUT brain works diff reading screen vs. paper. More options key.
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When will we start assessing soft skills: resilience, creativity, collaboration perseverance etc on tests?
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we can't, it just won't always happen! Hence the gap to resolve. https://t.co/yjHIJla8z0
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Just wondering...So should Ts be depending on that home support?
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A2 b- I have been working diligently to get teachers to see that tech can actually help them not hurt. Not an easy task.
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So many think computers, iPad etc are just for that!
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A3 variety of tech x's ways Ss can show their learning!
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A3: absolutely be a bridge from H 2 S, from struggling lrnrs to new strategies, from Higher lrnrs to challenges
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Yes. Must personalize and provide meaningful opportunities for the learners.
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A3 Technology is a double edged sword. W/out well thought out policies it can easily magnify achievement gaps.
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A2 Eval whole C for a strategy. Eg diverse or similar needs, many or few. What S strengths can be utilised
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A3: Tech can act as intervention, review, or help create. Should not replace all learning, but coincide.
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who takes the initiative for it? Would you be supported to do it?
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A2 become a Better question asker will help students succeed. Ask question that have mult answers
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I've been modeling how NOT to do that and how it can truly be a bridge. Not an easy task.
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Yes! I'm BYOD & trying to teach my Ss those "toys" are actually LEARNING tools!
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I just read an interesting article on how Ss brains are developing more visual cortex in brain,
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A3: Technology is a utility. Really about knowing not only the best tools, but learning from our PLN how to use them.
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Tech brings us into 21st century. How we let our Ss use it key. K is usually last to get tech & often left out
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I struggle with this...I think about some of the 'ineffective' ways Ss use tech..Ts need to 'step up' too.
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that's exactly why we must give them more opportunities to explore that creative side
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it takes 2 to 3 weeks to break students in with a lot of encouragement
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That's when they need it the most! Start them young!!! https://t.co/VY8gKgbRKl
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Tech brings us into 21st century. How we let our Ss use it key. K is usually last to get tech & often left out
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A3 But tech also provides individualized content and multiple representations to close achievement gaps.
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True , Some simulations are good. Minecraft has helped my daughters but we pair them with Lego.
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A3: student-made projects using tech allows for engaging way to creatively use new knowledge.
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you are doing an excellent job of that! I am so glad I get to see that come to life in your classroom.
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A3: Tech can be used to close achievement gap through differentiated instruction. Various avenues for learning.
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A3: Using T created video allows more time for f2f between Ss and Ts, more time for RTI, building relationships
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A3 tech can allow window into classroom for Ps who can't be there physically. Send pics of Ss work & strategies
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I'd love to read, if you've got link or ref.
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I would love to do that! only approved devices can connect to district internet
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Interesting, can you share more?
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A3 allows for personalized, customized, and self-paced learning. It can most definitely can bridge the gap.
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Agreed. Soft Skills are the true 21st century skills, because they are timeless
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Come and join combined chat! 😊
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A3: Can be a tool to tailor instruction to needs of all Ss - but all Ss need access to the tech. Use class time.
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You know a chat is trending when the spam starts making it's way...
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must drop out and head for the hills. Enjoy your chat! Catch up with you all soon somewhere 😎
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Trust me, I've begged for years. Finally, they caved! :D
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There's no hallmark card for that, but congratulations nevertheless
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A3 allows student learning beyond the classroom which can, w/ access, really impact the !
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I was talking about my college students. Elem seem to still have it in them
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A3 Students can use programs to test for gaps in their learning and fill them in! https://t.co/Rg2jykHjpl
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Q3 What role does technology play in closing the achievement gap? Can it act as a bridge?
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Welcome!!! BTW - will be comoderating next week with me :)
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That's how I knew made it. Of course, happened to be week was guest... https://t.co/y1zwEcMRLv
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You know a chat is trending when the spam starts making it's way...
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They can do anything! Must be creative due to literacy but that is why voice and video tools are imp.
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So best to want/expect it from none...would that 'level' the field? OR...???
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creative is key and I guess while it can be a game changer it can also widen the gap :/
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A3: Tech promotes greater access to thinking tools & content. Broadened education is key to achieve
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Definitely, needed in the world of work, for social interactions and for embracing empathy.
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A3 tech levels the starting spot for students. Tech doesn't instill creativity, just shows it off
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Q3 has entered the building https://t.co/s9STYoAs4b
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Q3 What role does technology play in closing the achievement gap? Can it act as a bridge?
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A3 I think so! It opens an entire new world. I also want my Ss to be connected. We can learn so much from others
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A3)I have been using the heck out of to close the ach gaps with 4th&5th quentile students.Getting some buy in finally
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I will look for it, think it was frmo
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I'd definitely agree with that
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A3 Tech can individual instructions, allow for student voices to be heard, increase home-school connection
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A3 Technology bridges gaps in my class by Ss learning from other Ss working collaboratively. Ask 3 then me?
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I could not agree more, & unfortunately time is often not considered by those calling the shots!
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A3:Offering Ss creativity & innovation through tech provides S choice. Ss can showcase learning in diff ways.
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A3 Tech in many cases is not being used properly as it can help bridge achievement gap. 1st need plan on its usage
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Is ed funding model a big contributor? Ideas?
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I think you're right; that's where it begins. But more support needed to maintain momentum not 1x deal
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A3: One of the largest roles tech plays in the gap is the DATA & the MULTIPLE points that help as Ts do better
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A3: Tech definitely helps to differentiate and provide opportunities to scale learning to meet needs
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A3 tech gives more tool options and better sharing of ideas.
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sweet, going to try and attend game Jams tomorrow. I was at your Minecraft edcampnj session
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A3: I'm excited to see the day that schools are not defined by walls& technology gives every student what they need!
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aren't you glad you gave them the choice, then :)
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Awesome! Are you in NJ? maybe you can make our next
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A3: Interactivity of tools like Twitter are a bridge to connection, collaboration and achievement
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I love 's quote from -"Many Ss aren't digital natives, they're digital tourists."
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I agree ... there must be support materials included with the apps/games/tools.
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Aaaagh...family calling me again. Someone remind me that it's nice to be needed. Gotta run - sorry & friends!
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Can't use tech for he sake of using tech. Needs to be clearly thought out and planned.
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when we think they are natives and take a closer look the gaps become obvious
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A3-part2 Innovation, creativity, independence, engagement, collaboration, targets learning styles - its endless
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Building a PLN on Twitter helps Ts bridge our own professional gaps! https://t.co/i3id37tvHX
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A3: Interactivity of tools like Twitter are a bridge to connection, collaboration and achievement
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it should be a "natural" part of the lesson -
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Tech will never replace teachers... Tech should work in concert with them...
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Most definitely agree with that!
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That is why I had Early Morning Library Program for those students without tech.
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I was introduced to term digital USE divide by referencing Tech plan
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we've taken it into our hands with Ts teaching other Ts. works out well
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A2: Closing gaps by, in part, truly being willing to understand individual learning needs...listen to Ss..S voice.
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this is some form of paper is still going to exist for awhile
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A3 tech can bridge gap if everyone has access 2 same tech & is taught how 2 leverage it;not everyone starts the same
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A3: Ss want/need to be heard, using blogs, social media allow to share their learning and excite future learning
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YES! I wish more Ts knew this about Twitter. It has made a huge difference in my own growth
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YES! and great point regarding really knowing your students in order to understand their needs
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A3: I can only wonder how immediate feedback would have changed how I taught and done better, had I known more.
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A3: A genuine bridge. Ss must be exposed, engage ,collaborate globally and be creators. Tech platforms facilitate.
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With the kids' learning in mind first!
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A2 Meet needs of at-risk students so they come to school
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Yes and add something to the instruction - not just replicate a paper form on a screen!
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reflection and feedback - so important!
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A4 It's 2016, tech is necessary to buy AM coffee-it's part of everything including & must be part of a solution
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we should be having our conversation with those who don't agree with us :)
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The resources and networks that are accessible through technology are endless
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yes - no more and "now lets get out our laptops and....
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I agree! I've learned so much from peers since joining Twitter
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for sure - and then becoming so frustrated they don't want to use available tech
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A3: Tech allows for diversity of support, choice, engagement...but only a tool to support good DI.
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Q4 Is technology necessary for closing the achievement gap? Why or why not?
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and lots of time, trial, and errors!
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Trust me, I'm as paperless as I can be!
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Modelling is crucial and can be so effective!
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and provides a natural space for feedback loop and communication btwn T and S
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Q4 is ready for you :D https://t.co/pSADEiW7K7
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Q4 Is technology necessary for closing the achievement gap? Why or why not?
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We can do it when we keep the purpose of the lesson and the tech in mind
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A4: Technology is necessary but not sufficient. All about how it's applied.
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A4 In my state (TN) yes. The test is online. Tech has to be used regularly or gap will widen.
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A4: necessary? mmm...depends on geographic location, in some developing countries people might say NO.
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A4 yes, because technology is the communication tool of the future, must not only read and write but communicate
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A4: Necessary, no - good teaching and providing support / resources doesn't require tech, but tech can facilitate
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A4 Nothing is necessary, but in our tech driven world, it helps! Prepare our Ss for the world, not just the tests.
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A4 necessary if we are to prepare our kids for the future! Want them to be career ready? https://t.co/292MNg2VH9
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Q4 Is technology necessary for closing the achievement gap? Why or why not?
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A4 We're training for jobs that don't exist right? The tech is needed but make sure they can problem solve too!
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Respectfully, why test? So many other ways to observe and assess soft skills.
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Soft skills are needed to close the gap. Look ! He teaches eye contact and a firm handshake.
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A4 Clearly not - we can just have everyone do equally badly.
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A4: Tech is a tool much like a hammer is to build, a nail gun can build a home just as well but I prefer a nail gun
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A2: dedicated teachers is what's really necessary. And dedicated is a loaded word. https://t.co/T1jEMKftom
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Q4 Is technology necessary for closing the achievement gap? Why or why not?
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and then there might not be a gap, right? perhaps tech increases the gap - necessary evil?
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A3 the opportunity to engage Ss by virtually visiting people/places all over the world! https://t.co/Rg2jykHjpl
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Q3 What role does technology play in closing the achievement gap? Can it act as a bridge?
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that is a very valid point!
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I'm not quite sure I follow - please explain.
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A4: In the US the achievement gap always runs parallel to inequality in the access of technology Can't ignore this
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which is why we need better representation in tech jobs
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A4 likely that same ones in 'Ach. gap' are in 'Digital Divide'
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a4: not necessary, but helps and reaches so many more Ss and Ps, Ts too!
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A4: When you consider high poverty / urban areas in particular, YES! Resources are needed, tech brings resources
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Using the music & media students love makes it so much easier to get them to "plug into" learning.
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Right on! Just don't forget about 'high-flyers' (note to me).
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I think access (or lack thereof) to tech increases the gap.
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A4 hmmm yes for Ss with Ling issues & no tech should just be another tool - facilitates learning
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Hey Everyone - and I are organizing a Coffee and coding for parents in our district :)
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A4: Tech is great but success depends on the skill and how it is used
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Linking required content to pop-culture makes learning more relevant to students.
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RT https://t.co/d4uWNu9VBm A4: Tech is great but success depends on the skill and how it is used
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A4: Tech is great but success depends on the skill and how it is used
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A4: whether rural or urban, we have to examine how & why poverty is a key driver to inequality and the gap
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A4: Tough one! Necessary: Yes and no. Necessary for student's future but not so sure about the gap NOW..
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So true! Need to cultivate love for learning. https://t.co/egFkqnQyOF
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A2 giving Ss choices, letting them learn their way, hands on, play, fun, and definitely NOT teaching to the test
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A4 We must remember not every child learns the same way. Give students choices & tech is one of them.
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Thanks for clarifying. I see your point, but I think all Ts can contribute
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A4 Maybe, maybe not, but I think it's the best shot we've got so we sure should use it! https://t.co/bwB6c4JGYb
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Q4 Is technology necessary for closing the achievement gap? Why or why not?
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A4 Tech helps my student focus on problem solving and less on just getting grades. That makes it necessary for me.
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A4; what are we preparing students for if they don't not only understand how to use, by why it works and how.
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Love this point...the world of learning awaits!
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We must keep in mind though they unfortunately they are all tested in the same way. That is beyond frustrated.
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it sure does - for those who have it... - we need to support those who don't maybe zuckerberg can help
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I love paper. You can do so much
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A4: Yes. It's become essential for so much of modern life. All Ss need to be included
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A4: Tech is here. If we don't teach it, the gap will only increase. It is how Ss learn, whether we use it or not.
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A4 Can we say globally that sch without tech r not achieving/ closing A.gap T r skilled professionals with/out tech
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A4. Tech is necessary component - not alone. Provides more connection/ opportunity for discovery.
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because thats fair and all!
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Q5 How can we bridge the gap btwn school + home? Which tech tools have you found to be most helpful?
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A4: At the rate of academic acceleration, tech must b demanded. Competition warrants the effective purpose and use.
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Coaching and research from teachers part plays a huge role as well. Wouldn't say cant.
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Hi, my friend! I most certainly agree!
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Do you have a SAMR page? Could you share the link. That could help us use tech more wisely & meaningful
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o-o columns are out of sync. what with all the spam and stuff even harder to follow now !!
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I know right! Teach them all differently yet assess them all the same.
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1:1 might be the best way to bridge the gap between home / school providing internet access is included
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continuous feedback loops as one of my favorite B School professor would say!
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you make a good point, a very sad point though. Why can't they be tested differently?
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A5- is helping do that in our school with communicating. So thankful for that!
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It's truly becoming a world of learning...for some!
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sounds like something Buddy the Elf would say :)
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A5 Google Translate within DOCS is the BEST for getting materials to non-english speaking homes
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Tech families can access via phone most successful like . Many have no internet.
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A5 I'm partial, but I have 100% of my parents linked w/ . All comm. is done thru it!
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A5: Games are a great tech tool for bridging home/school gap. Ss spend more time/$ on games than any other media.
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Q5 :) https://t.co/DsSHbYteeS
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Q5 How can we bridge the gap btwn school + home? Which tech tools have you found to be most helpful?
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YES! and relevant to students!!! https://t.co/18n6dO4ewo
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A5: Games are a great tech tool for bridging home/school gap. Ss spend more time/$ on games than any other media.
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You got that right, my friend! Truth!
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We live in an increasingly competitive world, it's an all hands on deck situations and schools are key to this.
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A5: class story tears down the walls of what's goin' on; allows Ps to view S projects
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A4: certainly helps bridge the school / home communication gap
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A5: Many parents are super-engaged/tech-savvy. Should be a part of the conversation.
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A5 (of course ) learning journals LMS
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Tell them they don't, just facilitate their Ss in learning it!
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A5) I also feel parent training are key to bridging the home/school gap. These parents need tech training too!
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Yes! Esp in low SES areas!! https://t.co/IFFysvefo1
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A5) I also feel parent training are key to bridging the home/school gap. These parents need tech training too!
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A5 HS harder to bridge Ps over helpful
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A5 When I taught I LOVED and for communication and updates
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I love using class story to share all the things we are doing in class
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A5: I have high poverty/low tech users. Still have grade level site with video and ed help for those with access.
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A5: I think we need to see that LEARNING happens everywhere or BOTH in this case. Learning must be a back & forth
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My 3 parent tech trainings have been huge this year. I have seen a huge increase in buy in from Ps!
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A5 we are applying to nsf grant to study this gap
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A4 We can use tech even when it increases the gap. Increases ranging from 3-7% is better than none.
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A5 Well ClassDojo, obvsly! I can communicate about behavior, events, and content in 1 place! https://t.co/8nJDcnxP6J
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Q5 How can we bridge the gap btwn school + home? Which tech tools have you found to be most helpful?
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A5. Title 1 sch - I need to have parent classes to help them learn tech. Engage community.
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A5 for sure. Ps didn't respond to my calls, they'll reply 2 Dojo messages or ask why Ss didnt get points
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A5: It goes w/o saying that the communication between the two must happen freely and without barriers
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A5: I like tools like that connects and share with parents in real time
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A5 for clubs, for classes, and for parents.
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woah - time really flies - just like these tweets tonight!
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a5: obv! is super helpful as is my class website on blogger for minutia
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A5: I love and how Ss can exercise/learn both at school and home, use as a motivator for Ss learning
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A5: Twitter & are great ways to connect school and home in elementary classrooms.
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A5 we can only control physical resources available at sch. extend access eg recess/lunch.
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A5. We use , Minecraft and other apps the match the teacher's newsletter of her weekly class goals.
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A5 not only giving parents tech tools but teaching them how to use them with Ss at home has been big too
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A6- Communication & Collaboration.
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A6 Take time to make personal connections, too. Call Ps, f2f conferences, smiling...
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a5: Oops-also and and I are teaching local parents how to code!
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A6: PHONE CALLS! Make them. Positive and negative. I love speaking with parents in person and via phone.
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A5: Many tech products enable notifications/login access. We need to add the Now what? what should they/we do next?
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A5. Also our school has some stuff on the website and our PTA does a great job of making suggestions for parents.
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. Totally agree. How do we connect the digital USE to the digital learning/exploring?
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I was on a call/presentation will have to recap on with
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important reminder - need it often! love the
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A6 a phone call home about something great their child did or P/T/S interviews
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A6: Make your class so exciting that Ss go home and can't wait to go back, leave them thirsty for the next day, Ps are curious
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I think phones count as tech ;)
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A6 by doing exciting things in class that Ss can't help but talk about when they get home!:) https://t.co/5dTN267q5P
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Q6 How can we can bridge the gap between school and home without the use of tech?
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We'll be sure to create a ! :)
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Q6: make schools more apart of the community, not just open during school hours. Make them community centers for all
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A6: Phone calls, meetings, and volunteering!! Get them into the classroom whenever possible!
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Our PTA is great also - very fortunate to have them
