#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday June 28, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Its 7:00 pm & time for chat! Please introduce yourself
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Hello. I will be moderating the chat tonight so my tweets for the next hour will be connected to this chat
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Teresa Lightle Butte County Office of Ed, California coming to you from Denver
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and I am Ryan a Tech TOSA from Rocklin CA
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Hey Nicole from Campbell. Ready to rock 1 last chat w/ my PLN tweeps before we head off to summer. https://t.co/JHp2t7dfOr
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hey Teresa! Welcome again... and from Denver, very cool. I want to hear about what its like there
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Brian, Director of Innovation for Plumas Lake and amateur Podcaster.
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well well well... look who showed up!
Love it Mr. Briggs!!!!
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Guess you'll let anyone in wont you if I am here
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Roland, Tech Coordinator turned Explorer, signing in after a long hiatus!
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ROLAND IS IN THE HOUSE!!!! & now officially a new job
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I was hoping you were singing in. lalala
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A1: and only semi following along w/ the hashtag.
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how are you documenting / recording your experience
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Wewt! Welcome back Roland! https://t.co/RTusliDZaW
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Roland, Tech Coordinator turned Explorer, signing in after a long hiatus!
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A1: I just discovered Google Cast for Education. Anyone else seen this?
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A1: Im a visual person so I have been enjoying all the photos being shared at Including the Hail when its 106 here
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A1) I saw an interesting Twitter battle about should teachers charge for stuff they share with others
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Awww... You missed me?!?!
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This looks interesting and has lots of potential
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And the pics from TOSAs with Mimosas. https://t.co/dJdOHbV1zQ
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A1: Im a visual person so I have been enjoying all the photos being shared at Including the Hail when its 106 here
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I've missed you! Its been like a whole week!
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it's the promise of a Chromecast without the Chromecast!
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I need to look into this as well. It was THE THING I was dying for 2 years ago in my history classes
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A1) I have fallen back in love with Minecarft EDU and The QR, VR,
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Exactly. You see a student doing something you want to share? Share it! Immediately!
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Heard great things about the new Minecraft site, enough to forgive Microsoft.
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Me, too, Teresa! Did a coding with MinecraftEDU summer camp and had a blast.
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A2) I think it could be pretty revolutionary having anyone display their screens quickly & wirelessly with Google Cast
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A2: I am interested in the Android apps on chromebooks. Time to buy larger hard drives on the chromebooks
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The new coding looks very interesting, but still so much unknown.
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Except you need an Office 365 for Education account to access it!
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this could be a huge game changer as well.. could really make the Chromebook the defacto device for any classroom
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A2: Already been exploring the G Forms quiz thing. GREAT addition! Excited 2 see the new Sites!
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I said almost forgive them
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A2: Google Cast looks promising. Also, auto-grading in Google Forms looks pretty awesome.
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A2: I agree, Google Project Bloks looks great!!!
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A2) another thing from Google I REALLY want is the Expeditions set. I want it so I can loan them out to Ts in@RocklinUSD
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Still can't think of an app I need on a Chromebook that doesn't already have a web interface.
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I hope Google Cast works out because AppleTVs have NOT been for our district!
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Is sites now up for everyone? I;ve been checking
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Hey, all. Dropping in late.
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I think the size of your district, it easy justifiable and you get 30 android devices too!
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Until they give me access, I'm holding on to my legacy installers and world of
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Not yet Ryan. I think got a preview code for it though?
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Mr. Lindy is in the house.
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A2) Best Buy announced a class set on the devices with everything you need for Expeditions for a mere $10,000. !
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Q3: Take a moment to check out and / or . Try sharing here something interesting you found.
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**LOUNDY** (auto-correct).
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That would be perfect for Butte County. Throw in the Theta camera with the expedition kit... BOOM!!!
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My school got selected to do the Expeditions pilot this year and honestly I was kinda meh about it. Could've been much better
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Yes... A Theta would be a perfect stocking stuffer for this gift. allows you to make your own
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Yep. Got early access for my domain. Also got in to. It's really good!
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I've got $10k lying around. You don't?
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Exactly, could be better and this is just the beginning for the VR movement
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A3) the people, networking and the amazing resources. has done a great job of keeping folks informed
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Android needs the equivalent of an iPod Touch. A device that costs less $$$.
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The new Forms doesn't look like a Flubaroo killer, yet. You still need Gmail and many districts don't turn it on.
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Craig would inform me AND liven up a tupperware party
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Hey y'all Julie here from PESD - in the middle of paintint my family room and couldn't log in fast enough! How's everyone?
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hello Julie... we are chatting about ISTE . thanks for joining
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We're going to be exploring using GarageBand and Google Drive for podcasts this year.
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A1 - GAFE Updates - the form update is going to help my more reluctant staff!
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I totally agree. they make a million different versions each year. Make a wi-fi only cheap one
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A3: Lots of people enjoying baseball and no one enjoying the juice that begins high in the Rocky Mountains
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A2 I'm looking forward to the expeditions because I was denied an opportunity last year (we have nearpod virtual field trips)
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This photo belongs in teh hall of fame
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A3 It's been such large volume and all over the map, it's been tough to pull good stuff out. Nothing beats IRL.
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very cool. will you "host" them on GDrive then?
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Two weeks off in July, reading, kayaking and playing with the grandkids
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A4) I plan to reviatlize myself by deleting every email in my inbox and then "checking out" a bit
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A4 A week in Avila Beach next month.
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we are debating buying kayaks right now... good investment?
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A4: My non educational is researching a new MDM for the iPads and a new VoiP system for our district. No rest for the weary
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A4: trip to WA to visit in-laws,more camping in the El Dorado forest,pool w/ good friends and/or books. https://t.co/LgfMrKdwbG
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my kids have been in the pool for 4 days in a row right now.
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A4 revitalize? I'm in the Leading Edge PLL cohort for summer,painting my house, and building stuff, and reading..and planning.
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Same w/ my 4 y.o. I remember the days when summer = morphing into part fish.
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I'm not actually a beach person. But it's away from home and low stress.
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Oh, busy as ever. But excited for a new job this fall.
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so you're hosting the pool party?
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A4: I'll be unplugging for the month of July. Headed to Portland for a bit!
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I did a Twitter chat today while poolside at his swimming lessons. Lol
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I could see you Portland for sure!
(I'm assuming its like Portlandia... I haven't been myself)
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Lol! It was the chat! It was great. Eased my FOMO a little.
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Q5: OK, many of you do read, write, & research over the summer. What's ONE big Ed Project you are going to focus on?
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A4: Backpacking trip right at the start of summer; road trip to Yosemite/Death Valley/LA at the end
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Stepping back into the classroom. 7th and 8th grade humanities. Really excited.
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there's an epic book store in Portland that I might road trip to! Yes, just to see it!
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Many are unaware that Portlandia is an ongoing documentary.
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A5: finishing up a BIG collab project w/ Ts from my PLN. Planning to create even more HyperDocs to line up for the yr.
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Everything in Portland is pretty epic.
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A5) hey what is your summer Ed Project
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A5: I want to get my Jam on and create more things! https://t.co/703WIE8NRT
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Q5: OK, many of you do read, write, & research over the summer. What's ONE big Ed Project you are going to focus on?
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A5: Planning out teaching a novel with literature circles for the 1st time! & studying for the SS CSET
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many of the population look the same tho
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Q5) figuring out my Raspberry Pi and how I am going to share it with teachers, fault
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A5: Buildijg a curriculum that incorporates all I've learned from my 2 years out of the classroom.
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A5) my big project is to write a book about actually this... what are all doing here now
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me too... i need a play date with Briggs so he can show me tho
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A5 - I'm bringing coding to my entire school...as intervention and enrichment! So excited! that's my project - plan it out!
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Woo hoo, welcome to the middle school cool kids club!!
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I want to add one to my garage door opener
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oh, it's not my first rodeo with middle schoolers. The sarcasm runs strong in this one!
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I have some TOSA friends who know about Lit Circles.
hey meet Kat
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many similarities between Rodeos and Middle School I would bet too
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That's really awesome,Julie! I just lead a coding wkshp at a girls' leadership conference for girls ages 8-12
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Thanks! Only my 2nd year teaching ELA/SS so excited/scared to try something so involved & new
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Not getting up on stage...unless I find a partner. Where are my peeps?!
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Sarcasm is my #1 most used tool as a middle school T. Glad to hear yours didn't get rusty in your time away.
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well... I bet Kari can give you good advice... she knows both those worlds
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I did a 3 day code fest - me and 75 kids who couldn't attend science camp. all day 3 days straight-no issues!
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Switching # channels, folks. See you next time.
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too-da-loo fare thee well!
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Q6: So, it’s vacation time for July! Let’s make like we are signing yearbooks & sign off for tonight (ie. What has meant to u)
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Q6 has become my village in little time - they were in search of an idiot and I filled the position hehe xo
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A6) Thanks to the mods for a fun run so far. Hey Cate, remember this whiteboard we sketched out? https://t.co/dv6rR9Xb2O
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Not until they add Google Doc output. Too many districts turn off GMail.
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A6: Hey it's been an awesome yr. thanks for making school so much more fun. Couldn't've done it w/o u. HAGS!
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great post Julie! thanks and enjoy some time off!
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see I can't tell the difference between a Q and A! - seriously, the 1st group that I felt welcomed in and it's meant so much
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excellent choice my friend
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Even though I was in a short time, I really had fun. Great group, hope I get invited back. Thx for moderating
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Q6: has kept me learning and encouraged me to try new tools & strategies.
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oh... you need to be back Teresa! Enjoy your time off with the grandkids
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you too! tho still waiting for pool party invite ;-)
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encouragement is key! love it Kat
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its always an outstanding invite (with cold Jedi Juice as well)
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Have a Bitchin' Summer! (did I just show my age?)
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has been a way for me to connect with like-minded educators who want to do amazing things. It's refreshing.
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Happens rarely. Soak it up.
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So please check back in with this chat as we return in August hoping to be place where those like us can connect & learn
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that wins for best Tweet tonight
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Keep 'em coming. I'm loving these.
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My tweetdeck is overwhelmed by th # of columns (1 per chat group) is the one that feels like MY tribe! Until August! Adieu! xo
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I know Briggs... he's been researching yearbook funny pics for the past 7 minutes
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Thanks for modding tonight, Ryan!I'll wave at you when I pass through on my way to my folks' in YC this summer.
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I second that. And yes, Julie, it did. I'm right there with you.
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