#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday November 7, 2016
11:00 PM EST
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
Although the upcoming questions reference “mobile apps,” please feel free to share noteworthy mobile-friendly websites as well!
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
Let’s check in this evening with your name, role/location, and mobile device setup in your school, classroom, or district.
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:01 PM EST
Hi
@ashleecopper
and
#akedchat
Thanks for hosting tonight! Excited to learn some new apps to try!
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
We’ll go ahead and get started with the first question and you guys can jump in at any time as you join us! :)
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Question 1: What mobile apps (or mobile-friendly websites) help you manage your school or classroom?
#akedchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Joe Robison... MS Science in Valdez
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RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Thanks Ashlee. Rod Morrison, MS Principal and Valdez City Schools.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
Let’s check in this evening with your name, role/location, and mobile device setup in your school, classroom, or district.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:07 PM EST
I used ClassDojo last year w/ my 4th graders for positive behavior, but decided it was too much to manage w/ 7 classes this year!
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:07 PM EST
I’m SUPER excited for when we get Apple Classroom running - it will help w/ issues from several students using the same iPad.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
Tammy Van Wyhe,
@crsdak
, Interim Superintendent. 1:1 here, K-12
#akedchat
In reply to @CRSDAK
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
Let’s check in this evening with your name, role/location, and mobile device setup in your school, classroom, or district.
#akedchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:09 PM EST
We are using Discovery Education resources on Macs and Ipads
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1: We went
#GoogleClassroom
last year. Has made all the dif in the world in
@crsdak
#akedchat
#edtechat
@GoogleAppsEdu
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Question 1: What mobile apps (or mobile-friendly websites) help you manage your school or classroom?
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Question 2: What mobile apps do you use in order to allow students to collaborate with others in learning?
#akedchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:12 PM EST
A1: Lots of other district-wide apps like
@ixl
@nearpod
@Newsela
@activelylearn
@CurriculumAssoc
#i
-ready also connect our Ss
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Question 1: What mobile apps (or mobile-friendly websites) help you manage your school or classroom?
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
Ben Dolgner. 5th Grade Glennallen. Laptop 1:1 in class. Use google classroom and weebly for management items.
#akedchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
A1 - our students use several sites,
https://t.co/Af9fofCfTB
,
https://t.co/2PgJV3NZPl
, Discovery ed., IXL most are on computer.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1: We went
#GoogleClassroom
last year. Has made all the dif in the world in
@crsdak
#akedchat
#edtechat
@GoogleAppsEdu
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Question 1: What mobile apps (or mobile-friendly websites) help you manage your school or classroom?
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
Big fans of
@DiscoveryEd
here in
@crsdak
too! Amazing resources for Ts K-12 and all content areas!
#akedchat
#edchat
#edtechchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
- I have heard a lot of great things about Nearpod! I was SUPER excited when I first found out about NewsELA!
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
Cecilia Miller, Juneau DEED, and bring my own iPad and phone.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
Let’s check in this evening with your name, role/location, and mobile device setup in your school, classroom, or district.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
Will have to check this out
@joerobison907
. New VR apps are pretty amazing, yes?!
@nearpod
has some terrific VR experiences too.
#akedchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
- It is amazing to see the difference in accountability for students when you have
https://t.co/70uVMPRZFR
!
#akedchat
In reply to @RodMorrison123
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
A2: kids connect and collaborate in
@activelylearn
and
@googledrive
in my class.
#akedchat
In reply to @activelylearn, @googledrive
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
- I haven’t tried out Actively Learn - I’ll have to check it out!
#akedchat
In reply to @MrDolgner
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
we use classcraft. It's fun because the kids also get superpowers they can use like eating or opening window
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
- That sounds awesome - I’ll have to check out that one as well!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
@ashleecopper
You must check out
@nearpod
. Interface w/
@CommonSenseEd
content makes it worth its weight in gold!
#akedchat
#edtechchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
- I have heard a lot of great things about Nearpod! I was SUPER excited when I first found out about NewsELA!
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
A2: I have used Basecamp (free) with a few groups of students and it is helpful and easy to use. The staff use it all the time!
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
Question 3: What mobile apps do you use in order to allow students to demonstrate their learning by creating something?
#akedchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
Hoping to get the school community more digitally connected. FB and Twitter just started a couple of weeks ago.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
Big fans of
@DiscoveryEd
here in
@crsdak
too! Amazing resources for Ts K-12 and all content areas!
#akedchat
#edchat
#edtechchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
@activelylearn
is a great way to get Ss collaborating about text
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper, @activelylearn
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
the
#booksnap
is also making waves... teachers using snapchat to engage students
@burgessdave
#akedchat
In reply to @burgessdave
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
A2:
@GoogleAppsEdu
@activelylearn
great for S collab. Love
@nearpod
for
#PD
and presentations & audience participation.
#akedchat
#edchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Question 2: What mobile apps do you use in order to allow students to collaborate with others in learning?
#akedchat
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:21 PM EST
Okay, I read noredink much differently than no red ink.
#akedchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
A1 - our students use several sites,
https://t.co/Af9fofCfTB
,
https://t.co/2PgJV3NZPl
, Discovery ed., IXL most are on computer.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1: We went
#GoogleClassroom
last year. Has made all the dif in the world in
@crsdak
#akedchat
#edtechat
@GoogleAppsEdu
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
Question 1: What mobile apps (or mobile-friendly websites) help you manage your school or classroom?
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:22 PM EST
- Are the students involved with FB and Twitter as well, or is it for staff/parents?
#akedchat
In reply to @RodMorrison123
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:23 PM EST
@RodMorrison123
If you can get all your Ts on
#twitter
, your school will catapult into the
#pd
future!
#akedchat
#twitterpd
#plearnchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
Hoping to get the school community more digitally connected. FB and Twitter just started a couple of weeks ago.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
Big fans of
@DiscoveryEd
here in
@crsdak
too! Amazing resources for Ts K-12 and all content areas!
#akedchat
#edchat
#edtechchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:23 PM EST
A3: have not tried yet but bloxels looked cool. Saw them at
@nacol
.
#MakerSpace
comes to mind both on and offline .
#akedchat
In reply to @nacol
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:23 PM EST
@NOAA
has a "Data View" site that is awesome for science!
#akedchat
In reply to @NOAA
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
Does anyone have a favorite drawing app they use with students? What about making voice/image/video creations?
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
@joerobison907
Broke the barrier and created
@Snapchat
acct this wkend just to participiate in
#BookSnaps
#akedchat
#InnovatorsMindset
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
the
#booksnap
is also making waves... teachers using snapchat to engage students
@burgessdave
#akedchat
In reply to @burgessdave
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
This does look interesting.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
- I haven’t tried out Actively Learn - I’ll have to check it out!
#akedchat
In reply to @MrDolgner
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
Yes!
#BookSnaps
are spreading fast! Here is the post:
https://t.co/nF2Aw1EDyv
#tlap
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
@GoogleDrawing
has worked in past.
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper, @GoogleDrawing
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:26 PM EST
A3
#akedchat
I like the whiteboard apps but I've been hoping to learn about others! Alex Otto from Kodiak
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:26 PM EST
Question 4: What mobile apps help learning to be more interactive or hands on?
#akedchat
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
At DEED, we use a tool called Smartsheet which looks similar.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
A2: I have used Basecamp (free) with a few groups of students and it is helpful and easy to use. The staff use it all the time!
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
@burgessdave
My college daughter freaked b/c I have
@Snapchat
acct. It's for
#BookSnaps
I told her. If you can't beat em, join em!
#akedchat
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
Yes!
#BookSnaps
are spreading fast! Here is the post:
https://t.co/nF2Aw1EDyv
#tlap
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:28 PM EST
Exactly!! Buckminster Fuller said, "Don't fight forces; use them"
#akedchat
#BookSnaps
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Snapchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:28 PM EST
@Tch2LrnAK
Hopefully will get Ts on
#twitter
. Need to find a Twitter scavenger hunt for MS teachers? Engaging Ts will engage Ss.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:23 PM EST
@RodMorrison123
If you can get all your Ts on
#twitter
, your school will catapult into the
#pd
future!
#akedchat
#twitterpd
#plearnchat
RodMorrison123
Nov 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
Hoping to get the school community more digitally connected. FB and Twitter just started a couple of weeks ago.
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
Big fans of
@DiscoveryEd
here in
@crsdak
too! Amazing resources for Ts K-12 and all content areas!
#akedchat
#edchat
#edtechchat
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
Discovery Education now has a free Virtual Reality App for phones that we are going to use... will get google cardboard for it
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
Other drawing with record
@educreations
andShowMe
#akedchat
In reply to @educreations
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
#akedchat
peeps: If you haven't read the
#booksnaps
blog post at
#tlap
@burgessdave
, stop what you're doing and READ! Upcoming chat topic?!
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
Yes!
#BookSnaps
are spreading fast! Here is the post:
https://t.co/nF2Aw1EDyv
#tlap
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
- I wish our students all had Google accounts…maybe
@damonhargraves
can make happen it with Google Apps for Ed?
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @damonhargraves
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
- Haha, nice!
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @burgessdave, @Snapchat
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
A4
#akedchat
While I love apps, sometimes hands-on learning means shutting off the iPads and giving kids actual tiles & cubes
In reply to @ashleecopper
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
A4. anything that engages the kids... engagement = success... success breeds motivation
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:31 PM EST
- Great suggestions!
#akedchat
In reply to @MrDolgner, @educreations
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:31 PM EST
#akedchat
I was thinking that too. 6th grade team does a lot on Google: hall passes, tardies, quizzes, etc
In reply to @ashleecopper, @damonhargraves
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
- For sure! Only use technology if/when it is the best method. It often is, but definitely not always! :)
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
A4. Had great successes with
@ak_leeg
and
#MinecraftEdu
projects.
#akedchat
In reply to @ak_leeg
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
Best best best thing
@crsdak
did was switch to
@GoogleAppsEdu
! Thanks
@CRSDTech
for making it happen!
#akedchat
@ashleecopper
#edtechchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
- I wish our students all had Google accounts…maybe
@damonhargraves
can make happen it with Google Apps for Ed?
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @damonhargraves
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
- I used MinecraftEdu last year with my 4th graders and they LOVED anything to do with it!
#akedchat
In reply to @MrDolgner, @ak_leeg
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
we have been doing the global read aloud and we chat on twitter once a week with other classes
#akedchat
In reply to @RodMorrison123, @Tch2LrnAK
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
Okay, I might have to figure out my snapchat username and try this tool out!
#akedchat
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
Yes!
#BookSnaps
are spreading fast! Here is the post:
https://t.co/nF2Aw1EDyv
#tlap
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
Definition of
#blendedlearning
: Using the right tool for the job -- high tech, low tech, no tech. Choose wisely.
#akedchat
@ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
- For sure! Only use technology if/when it is the best method. It often is, but definitely not always! :)
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
agreed... going digital means more time in class for problem solving and hands on projects... don't lose those 50 minutes
#akedchat
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
A4
#akedchat
While I love apps, sometimes hands-on learning means shutting off the iPads and giving kids actual tiles & cubes
In reply to @ashleecopper
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
not friendly on iPad for actual minecraft but fun and engaging
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @ak_leeg
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
@spiraledu
Do your Ss have
#twitter
accts, or do you tweet for class?
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
we have been doing the global read aloud and we chat on twitter once a week with other classes
#akedchat
In reply to @RodMorrison123, @Tch2LrnAK
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
I love spelling city! Fun to practice with words
#akedchat
abcya has a different free selection every week too
In reply to @ashleecopper
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
I'm looking for a good collaborative drawing one. My students like puppet pals or scratch jr for making easy movies
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
Marilyn Doore, EdTech/Anchorage, BYOD, iPods, iPads
#akedchat
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
@Alaskamath
We need to do
#akedchat
statewide book chat w/
#booksnaps
! Sign me up!
#innovatorsmindset
could be 1st title!
@gcouros
#edchat
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
Okay, I might have to figure out my snapchat username and try this tool out!
#akedchat
burgessdave
Nov 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
Yes!
#BookSnaps
are spreading fast! Here is the post:
https://t.co/nF2Aw1EDyv
#tlap
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
Question 5: What mobile apps help you with different forms of assessment (or even staff surveys)?
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
@RodMorrison123
they use mine right now, they take turns typing.
https://t.co/L6CS3uHT27
has been great for home row!
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @RodMorrison123
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
Hands on in the earlier grades in mathematics - helps to make the concrete to abstract connection. Can't forget the abstract step
#akedchat
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
A5: I guess my choice is Google Forms for now.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
Question 5: What mobile apps help you with different forms of assessment (or even staff surveys)?
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
we do kahoot for math you can track what kinds of questions the students are getting wrong to review
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
A5: Use
@GoogleAppsEdu
forms for staff surveys All. The. Time. Wish
@AlaskaDEED
would gather data this way!
#aklearns
#akedchat
#edtechchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
Question 5: What mobile apps help you with different forms of assessment (or even staff surveys)?
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
- The middle schools LOVE LOVE LOVE Kahoot!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
A5:
@googleform
@IXLLearning
for student mastery practice.
#akedchat
In reply to @googleform, @IXLLearning
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
- Our middle schoolers LOVE LOVE LOVE Kahoot! :)
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
A5
#akedchat
I love everything on Google. I also use Showbie for paperless assessments. Compatible with lots of other apps too
In reply to @ashleecopper
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
A5: Observed in
@MrDolgner
CR when he has used
@GetKahoot
for practice and formative assessments. FUN + actionable data!
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
we do kahoot for math you can track what kinds of questions the students are getting wrong to review
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
- I’ll have to check out Showbie! I use Formative (
https://t.co/K1NmBduLo0
) for mine. I love it!
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
Hmm.
@Showbie
is a new one. Thanks for the tip,
@AlexandraOtto
!
#akedchat
#edtechchat
#edchat
#blendedlearning
#personalizedlearning
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
A5
#akedchat
I love everything on Google. I also use Showbie for paperless assessments. Compatible with lots of other apps too
In reply to @ashleecopper
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
#akedchat
A5 Kahoot has its purpose, but I don't overuse it as it is for recall and not in-depth problem solving
In reply to @ashleecopper, @spiraledu
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
A5: iReady diagnostic and MAPs assessments also help to paint a picture of Ss levels.
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
- I use it on review day before a unit test. We talk about how we got each answer before moving on.
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @spiraledu
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
Just looked at Formative, it looks like something I could use!
@ashleecopper
@AlexandraOtto
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper, @AlexandraOtto
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
Tammy's gonna host the 1st statewide
#booksnaps
since she is already set up with snapchat.
#akedchat
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
I don't know about snapchat yet to want to use it... maybe it is time?
@Tch2LrnAK
@Alaskamath
@gcouros
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @Alaskamath, @gcouros
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
@Socrative
is another one that works well for
#formativeassessment
and gathering data. "Fun Factor" not as high as
@kahoot
#akedchat
AlexandraOtto
Nov 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
#akedchat
A5 Kahoot has its purpose, but I don't overuse it as it is for recall and not in-depth problem solving
In reply to @ashleecopper, @spiraledu
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
- What I really love about Formative is students can draw answers or take pics of work. Great for shapes units!
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
Question 6: What mobile apps help you individualize instruction for your students (or PD for your staff)?
#akedchat
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
Still using SurveyMonkey at DEED as there is no access to Google :-(
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
Question 5: What mobile apps help you with different forms of assessment (or even staff surveys)?
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
@GetKahoot
can become more in depth/real if Ss create the questions that I then put in to the review.
#akedchat
In reply to @GetKahoot
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
A great use of the tool!
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
we do kahoot for math you can track what kinds of questions the students are getting wrong to review
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
@mathycathy
suggests using tools such as ThingLink to create “playlists” for students. Has anyone used anything like this?
#akedchat
In reply to @mathycathy
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
@nearpod
also great for
#formativeassessment
-- allows drawing, m/c, open ended, pics, everything!
#akedchat
#nearpodgroupie
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
- What I really love about Formative is students can draw answers or take pics of work. Great for shapes units!
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:48 PM EST
A6: This is definitely an area I have room to develop in. Most PD is on computer not mobile devices.
@ashleecopper
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
A6 going back to
@DiscoveryEd
here... amazing resources for all students and PD
#akedchat
In reply to @DiscoveryEd
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
BE THE CHANGE,
@Alaskamath
. State of
#alaska
must move to
@GoogleAppsEdu
and join the rest of the Ss and Ts in the state! ;o)
#akedchat
Alaskamath
Nov 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
Still using SurveyMonkey at DEED as there is no access to Google :-(
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
Question 5: What mobile apps help you with different forms of assessment (or even staff surveys)?
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
A6:
@IXLLearning
#iReady
#akedchat
In reply to @IXLLearning
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
- I love IXL - gives me lots of data on my kids and shows them how to correct mistakes (if they take time to read it)!
#akedchat
In reply to @MrDolgner
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
New goal: Providing PD via mobile devices for adults. Google, Kahoot, now Formative
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
Love
@nearpod
for error analysis of Ss work using the draw feature in math
@Tch2LrnAK
@nearpod
@ashleecopper
@AlexandraOtto
#akedchat
In reply to @nearpod, @Tch2LrnAK, @nearpod, @ashleecopper, @AlexandraOtto
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
A6:
@GoogleAppsEdu
Classroom is bomb-diggity for
#pd
.
@DigitalPromise
#microcredentials
personalize
#pd
for Ts.
@CommonSenseEd
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
Question 6: What mobile apps help you individualize instruction for your students (or PD for your staff)?
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
virtual manipulative S are great to use on the smart board or iPad. Less messy than 56 bears!
#akedchat
In reply to @Alaskamath
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
I have QR codes for students to scan with different sites for different abilities.
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
khan academy & frontrow because it is adaptive to S. (IxL too but it is not free like those other 2)
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
Last Question! Question 6: What other mobile apps are worth mentioning that haven’t been mentioned yet this evening?
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
- It is so great to have free, quality tools out there!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
- Great idea! I keep planning to try this out but haven’t had a chance. That will be my new goal!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:54 PM EST
If you haven't downloaded it...check out
@DiscoveryEd
VR app... get some google cardboard and turn students loose
#akedchat
In reply to @DiscoveryEd
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
@AlexandraOtto
may have already mentioned it, but
@Desmos
has been a wonderful recent discovery for math at KMS!
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @Desmos
joerobison907
Nov 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
A6. ALEKS has been unbelievable for our kids in math
#akedchat
MrDolgner
Nov 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
A7: mentioned early but
@activelylearn
rocks. including free and low cost content. Tracks Ss and allows differentiation vids & I'm
#akedchat
In reply to @activelylearn
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
Quiver! (AR coloring pages)
https://t.co/6LwVWoDXNg
BLOXEL (like mine craft but making games)
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
Tch2LrnAK
Nov 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
Final Q:
@padlet
is good for pulling learners into convo. FREE!
#akedchat
#edchat
#blenededlearning
#personalizedlearning
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
Last Question! Question 6: What other mobile apps are worth mentioning that haven’t been mentioned yet this evening?
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
- I have had a chance to use it a few times thanks to
@DianneGrupp
#akedchat
In reply to @AlexandraOtto, @Desmos, @DianneGrupp
damonhargraves
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
a5 Google Forms is quick and easy and reliable to survey staff and student. I've had mixed results with others.
#akedchat
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
- Two of my children had a teacher who got them subscriptions to ALEKS and the results were amazing!
#akedchat
In reply to @joerobison907
mdoore
Nov 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
Even though not used mobile devices with PD, I use Google Classroom & many of the other apps mentioned, cross platform is great!
#akedchat
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
Last Question! Question 6: What other mobile apps are worth mentioning that haven’t been mentioned yet this evening?
#akedchat
spiraledu
Nov 7 @ 11:58 PM EST
Really slow internet tonight but will try suggestions tomorrow! thanks
#akedchat
and
@ashleecopper
for a great chat!
In reply to @ashleecopper
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:58 PM EST
- Padlet is definitely a really engaging way to learn and/or collaborate!
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @padlet
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:59 PM EST
- Thanks for joining us and contributing so much useful knowledge!
#akedchat
In reply to @spiraledu
damonhargraves
- Moderator
Nov 7 @ 11:59 PM EST
is awesome, great for trainings too
#akedchat
In reply to @Tch2LrnAK, @nearpod
ashleecopper
Nov 7 @ 11:59 PM EST
- Thanks for sharing with us this evening!
#akedchat
In reply to @Alaskamath