#engsschat Archive
Last Monday of every month, #engchat joins #sschat to form #engsschat. Stephanie Sukow leads this effort and her help is greatly appreciated.
Monday September 26, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Thanks for joining us! Welcome to our guest host, ! Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you teach, etc
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Welcome to tonight discussion. Tonight we'll be using the combined . We'lll be following the Q1/A1, Q2/A2 format.
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It’s time for ! Excited to guest moderate tonight! Come on over to talk Literacy in a Digital Age!
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Hi, I'm Steph! I teach HS English and Speech in the NW Suburbs. I'm excited to talk Literacy tonight.
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Chris from Bloomington, IN. I teach world history for a private online HS. I'm excited for tonight's topic!
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Hello , this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.
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Hi ! It’s wonderful to be with you tonight! I’m excited for this convo before !
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Hi everyone! I'm James from Baltimore, MD. I am an education student at Grove City College
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Joey. I teach 6th grade social studies in Waukesha, WI
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Hi Chris! Great to have you at
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Hello ... .. Mark here from Estes Park CO
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Hi, Bill! Thanks for joining in. Always look forward to hearing from you each month!
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Hi Bill! Great to have you here!
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Joey! Welcome to
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Hi, my name is Zack I'm from Ohio. I am an education major at Grove City College, PA.
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Hi Jackie from CT; former social studies teacher, now library media specialist (hi to all my tweeps!)
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Hi, I'm a former ESL elementary teacher and now, an Ed. Specialist .
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Always great to have student teachers with us! Welcome to
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And it’s week! A celebration indeed!
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Jackie! Welcome to
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Hi from mid-MO. I'm a middle school reading specialist. Teaching my grad Ss about Twitterchats.
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I’m Kristin, teacher in Chicago, author of Amplify:Digital Teaching and Learning and Cubs fan. Welcome!
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Hi, Mark! Thanks for joining us tonight.
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Tonight we’ll be talking what it means to & how we can support ELA and SS to do so.
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Please introduce yourself, share where you live and what grades you teach. Remember to use the hashtag so we can follow.
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Tonight we’ll be using a Q1, A1 format as we discuss . Please tag your responses accordingly.
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Thanks for joining in tonight! I love seeing all the education majors with us.
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Museum Educator in Youngstown, OH.
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Emily!
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Hi ! Emily from NY. 7th grade US history teacher.
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hi friend! Great to have you here!!!
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Welcome to tonight's chat, Anna!
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Hi, I'm a high school English teacher on Long Island, home to tonight's debates!
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Thanks for moderating tonight, Kristin.
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Ok friends, let’s get this party started…Q1 in 30 seconds
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Hi ! Casey - English department chair in Philadelphia! I currently teach 11th and 12th grade.
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Traci!
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Welcome, Emily. Thanks for joining in tonight.
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Back at you! My grad students say "hi."
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Phil from Sarasota. Having the pleasure of teaching 6-8 AH this year. Lurking during dinner.
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Matt!
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Isabelle from Morgan Hill, CA. I teach 12th grade US Govt and 11th he US Hist.
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Casey!
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Welcome to tonight's chat, Phil.
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Thanks ! So great it's during our class. New teachers learning with us.
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A1) Collaborative annotation of texts is a favorite. Have only done in Google Docs but ELA colleague uses Perusall.
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I'm a newbie to Excited to learn with y'all
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Thanks for joining us tonight! Welcome to
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We're definitely glad to have you!
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So glad to have everyone joining in the conversation!
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A1: Much more collaboration with digital tools - easier to share and provide just in time feedback
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A1: allows my Ss to go beyond reading literature. They interact with it and establish cross curricular connections
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A1 Google Docs & Google classroom = no lost papers & student access to work anywhere.
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A1 Tech opens up a world of possibilities for accessing content and practicing skills that wasn't there before
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Hi ev1 - Tish from Austin here.
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Hi buddy! Excited for my first !
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love love love! Can you say more about your class journey?
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A1: Ts can take students back in time through Google street view. Make cultural comparisons, etc.
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A1: Ss have access to more sources. Articles and information are readily available and can be used to support ideas.
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Yes, but just a bit. My ELA colleague likes it as well but wanted to just focus on one platform.
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hi friend! Great to have you here!
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Thanks for joining us tonight!
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I'll be peeking in as much as possible ! This looks like it will be a stellar one! https://t.co/6JYzJrtWfi
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It’s time for ! Excited to guest moderate tonight! Come on over to talk Literacy in a Digital Age!
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It's an opportunity to improve interactions with students and move to a more student centered classroom.
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Very cool. Can you upload your own texts to use?
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A1 Ss can access the most up to date info
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A1 Communicating with authors--the Best! Love Twitter active authors like
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Yes, open up a world of possibilities. Ss canengage w/ each other, receive feedback faster, & share learning.
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happy to be a part of such great PD
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A1: I'm able to bring thousands of images, maps, and historical docs into a classroom. Basically, the museum goes with me.
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A1: Tech can be a great resource for ELA. Use it to make reading interactive with videos.
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Glad to have you with us!
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A1 Google Classroom, Noodle Tools, Databases. All help to team up with Eng/Soc on the research paper.
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Hey everyone Ryan from IL STEAM teacher checking in for a few
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Yes! I love showing historic images to local students through virtual tours.
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So true. Our Ss have access to more info at fingertips than any other humans in history
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A1: With tech, Ss are no longer just consumers of texts. They are creators of content.
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A1 W iPad Ss can mix & integrate media to show understanding of text & they get to choose how to show understanding.
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A1) technology gives the opportunity for students to be more aware of current events
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A1 Hear many celebrating have you seen this text set from One of my favorite new resources for Ss!
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Thanks for joining us tonight. Welcome to
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Hello everyone. This is my first . Will be mostly lurking though. I'm a grade 5 T in Quito, Ecuador.
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A1) Also love podcasts w/ transcripts. Allows Ss to build listening skills as well as reading.
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Interactive Digital worksheets are a great resource for both SS and ELA. Students love these!
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A1: With we have more options for fast and fluid literature circles based on current Ss needs and levels.
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A1: There is no index to the internet; S's must create it through search terms and operators to be savvy digital readers
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Rodney AP US History T from Reno. Coming in late...
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This is such a cool idea!
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A1 Just used Google Earth to find latitude & longitudes. Ss loved getting to fly to place and see street-view
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yes! My students have to submit source analysis sheets before research is allowed -they have to sell me
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Source evaluation skills are so important. Lots of opportunities for Ss to practice these skills.
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Get ready friends, Q2 coming in 1 minute!
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Integrating media requires analysis & higher level thinking. Ss are not only receving info. Ss are critically thinking!
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And learn how to curate what they find so they can make sense of it.
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Thanks for joining us! Glad to have you with us.
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A1: Digital Worksheets are a great formative assessment for both SS and ELA. Students love these!
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Finding videos that relate to SS is a great way to engage students b/c many students have the notion that history is boring.
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Thanks for joining us tonight.
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A1: I can use tech to have Ss do the 3 Cs. Collaborate, connect, and create. All can be done in or out of the classroom.
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Great idea! Build the argument skill at the same time!
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hey everyone! first . Kerianne Peaden from VIF International Ed.
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Yes - and creating content… pieces to share with others.
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is now trending in USA, ranking 41
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Yes, there are great ways to collect sources from Ss with Google Forms. Tech like forms makes this process easier.
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A2 hypertext reading. But - surprise - this is a skill all comics readers already possess and are experts in
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Students must be given the tools to engage in cross text analysis with multiple sources from visual to print to digital
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I couldn't live without Google Forms.
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My grad Ss say we are expanding the defn of literacy now by connecting with other Ts.
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S's must read for bias, shift between written & visual info, maintain focus despite hyperlinks; lots has changed!
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Yes, there are so many different types of media that Ss can use to connect ideas. Love the real-life application.
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Glad that you made it today!
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A2: literacy is the ability to understand and comprehend reading now there is digital, STEM, citizenship
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students are now able to use different media resources as literacy. Readinga-z is a great resource for digital literacy!
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A1: Pulling up videos online as needed, and allowing Ss to use devices for research based activities was a game changer.
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Google Forms for quick assessments, Google Hangouts for connecting with other students/teachers around the world
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A2: Literacy has evolved to include much more than reading. We must also be able to communicate on the digital front
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A2: students are now able to use different media resources as literacy. Readinga-z is a great resource for digital literacy!
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True that we need to be critical of our sources, but tech helps us keep current with latest scholarship
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A2: Literacy is no longer defined by reading. Now literacy involves creation, not consumption.
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A2 My grad Ss say we are expanding a defn of literacy right now as we connect with other Ts & learn from each other.
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Thanks for joining us tonight! So glad to have you with us.
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Q2: Literacy is no longer just reading a book; it's interacting with the world -- the news, the conflicts, the opinions.
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A2 Literacy is the ability to images, video, meme—>we must teach Ss to critique and comprehend.
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A2 Old literacy=making sense of the books we read. New literacy=making sense of any media/content we consume
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A2: Digi literacy & digi citizenship need to be expressly taught in class as part of the curriculum. Also teach digi annotation.
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AMEN ! This is the core of all learning!
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couldn't agree more! https://t.co/WuXhtAmKll
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Q2: Literacy is no longer just reading a book; it's interacting with the world -- the news, the conflicts, the opinions.
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A2 The ability to jump in and out of text, through text and around text.
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A2. I agree! https://t.co/zZIZBori3K
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Q2: Literacy is no longer just reading a book; it's interacting with the world -- the news, the conflicts, the opinions.
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yes! yes! yes! https://t.co/sT7i45CU5e
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A2 My grad Ss say we are expanding a defn of literacy right now as we connect with other Ts & learn from each other.
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Using a green screen and a free green screen iPad app for students to make news reports from other "places" and "events"
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You know my motto: Show me you "get it"
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It also allows us to find info about scholars and research to evaluate value of scholarship to extent.
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A2: There are deeper issues. Reading, speaking, & writing abilities vary so much. Example: students can type, can't hand write.
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I’m loving this! So passionate about right now! Been working lots on this with
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A2 As the pace of info bombardment has increased; literacy must include the ability to slow down, ID arguments, seek ev, eval.
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https://t.co/DsjzDK1a3X
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A2: Digi literacy & digi citizenship need to be expressly taught in class as part of the curriculum. Also teach digi annotation.
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Q2 Literacy is more than just reading books and writing. This definition now include technology (E-books, etc.) which is so cool!
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Yes! Can you share any lesson strategies or ideas you use?
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Evening Meredith sliding in from southern Florida to discuss literacy.
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A2: Literacy is a broader term that now applies to the ability of giving info as well as receiving it
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A1: Tech can be a great resource for ELA. Use it to make reading interactive with videos. MORE >> https://t.co/r7qzyiZ828
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A2: Literacy is about putting into action critical thinking skills. We need to read, write, listen, & speak in multiple mediums.
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A2 Curating, creating and collaborating.
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And A2 includes the ability to sift, sort, across time to see larger pictures of humanity
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A2 Literacy is all about being an effective communicator. We communicate in so many more ways than we used to
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A1: Using a green screen and a free green screen iPad app for students to make news reports from other "places" and "events"
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YES! Must teach kids to know sources, messaging, when to unplug, etc.
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A2: Literacy is more than just reading, comprehending words on a screen/page. Unfortunately, I've seen a lack of tech connection.
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Q2: Literacy is immersing yourself in facts, arguments, and diverse opinions -- and emerging, a better person, with your own
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Yes, being able to evaluate information and discern credibility are key skills for our Ss (and us!).
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We have a morning news show that presents each morning. Students love it! https://t.co/9u4TDcegU9
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A1: Using a green screen and a free green screen iPad app for students to make news reports from other "places" and "events"
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Yes, I love emphasizing the idea that we now must be prepared to be critical consumers AND creators of information
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I have to head out. See everyone for tonight
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Super true! Now we need to practice digital professionalism
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A2: A key challenge today is the volume of info. How do I find what I need?
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Do you and they ever discuss what has been left out?
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Probably need to teach kids not to feed internet trolls either. Not sure how well they know this skill.
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A2 Digital Literacy is being called the new literacy. Ss need to be prepared to navigate, learn from and contribute to
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And so much easier to communicate with a much larger audience. Walls of classroom/school no longer a barrier.
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Yes-so often we forget about speaking and listening. These skills are invaluable in our ability to engage w/the world
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A2 As types of media expand to include so much more than the written word, Ss need to become literate in all new forms of media.
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A2: Being literate in a digital age means knowing how to examine sources 4 accuracy and bias; is a perfect example
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Thanks for joining in tonight. Have a good evening.
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and if I find it...Teaching Ss to ask: Can I trust it?
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We are no longer the fillers of empty vessels. Teaching literary is about guiding Ss down a path.
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Shoot! Missed the first half. Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. I teach 2nd grade.
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Q2: Literacy today isn't just knowing things. It isn't just being aware, being present; it's being flexible, being ACTIVE.
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And imperative to help ELLs learn content and communication skills
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What issues, stories, POVs, geographic areas, etc.
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And sorting through all of the info that's out there. https://t.co/QMGo5HvEHq
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A2: Literacy is a broader term that now applies to the ability of giving info as well as receiving it
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So very true. And, once I've found it, how do I keep track of it so I can find it again (curation)?
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Check out . Election issue text sets https://t.co/Yr7pxoBFAB
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A2: Being literate in a digital age means knowing how to examine sources 4 accuracy and bias; is a perfect example
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A3: Evaluating sources is a critical lesson for Ss today.
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A3: Future Educator here. We are learning all about using the SAMR model to help our students navigate info in the digital era.
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A3: Teach Ss to blog and write for real-world audience is so essential. Ss need to understand audience.
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A3) I like the SHEG Lunchroom Fight scenario to get Ss thinking about bias & how there can be many version of the "truth."
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A3 How to tweet, tweet language, tching bias, authors who tweet, finding books...
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Q3: questioning the simple things like 'sponsored' results in a search, address types, and context clues for accuracy.
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A3: Digital text offers annotation opportunities that were unavailable or unsharable when using printed text.
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Really neat definition of literacy. Thanks for sharing!
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Yes! So often Ss get frustrated after 1 search. What other terms/resources/methods could I use?
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Hi all, Nathan Tulburt in NC. Former SS teacher, current grad student at Wake Forest
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A3 We assume Ss can navigate digital text bc they’ve grown up digital,really we need to teach them how to use tools for thinking
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A3: has a great lesson "twittorical analysis" - seeking ethos, pathos, logos in tweets!
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A3: Watch me as I show you how I read on a digital platform
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Q3: I think that teaching about digital citizenship and what is a reputable source and what isn't is important to teach students.
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A2: digital balance is so important. Digital Literacy means knowing how to use tech as a tool to learn and grow not hinder
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A2. Always struggled w/ observing 1st and 2nd graders reading books but never knowing if they actually understood what they read.
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Q3: working with lower level college students shows me that we need more focus on research skills in high school. How can we?
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Absolutely! Using the Internet for academic purposes needs to be modeled and taught.
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This is sure to be a great resource ! Check it out from
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Nathan.
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I used that w/ my World History 2 Ss last spring. It was kind of scary that a few still thought was legit by end.
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Yes! Not just "google again"
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Yes! Research is definitely a skill that needs to be taught and emphasized with our Ss.
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A3 - We have to move ourselves & Ss beyond the soundbites to the meat of the message; help them see the reasons for the messages
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A2: my personal definition has evolved to include graphics, videos, etc that have engaged my reluctant readers to connect w/text
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A2. Loved it when students began using iPad to interview/record each other/ask pointed questions - then show it to classmates
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A3: Google A Day is always a fun warm up in the computer lab or with a comp cart. Also use and
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A3: I served as librarian at my former job. I did a lesson with 9th gr. on navigating and evaluating digital texts.
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A3 Finding resources that Ss can comprehend. Textbooks were easy-they were written at grade level (mostly). Internet is not.
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Yes, I love the use of tech to record/gather data firsthand. Great skill to have for our Ss.
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I've offered programs to high schools, no one bites. What would entice teachers to bring in trained historians?
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Diana Ferrera,New Jersey, 5th grade ELA
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So true! Still working on this for myself. https://t.co/sl4qxOk0pO
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So very true. And, once I've found it, how do I keep track of it so I can find it again (curation)?
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A3: Understanding the components of a citation leads to source scrutiny; the CRAAP test helps, too!
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A3: Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is a great way to show students what is and isn't a reputable source
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Diana!
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yes yes yes!!! So important to bring together all forces to support students!
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I really like Diigo, Pocket, and Flipboard. Diigo & Pocket let you tag sources & then can search by that keyword.
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Yes, great resources https://t.co/cvlAO3LRhx
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I really like Diigo, Pocket, and Flipboard. Diigo & Pocket let you tag sources & then can search by that keyword.
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We love this example and use it in Connecting Comprehension and Technology from https://t.co/Rr8QbvTRfP
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A3: Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus is a great way to show students what is and isn't a reputable source
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Just discovered . How often do teachers meet for and what grade levels does it apply to? Thanks!
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Just discovered . How often do teachers meet for and what grade levels does it apply to? Thanks!
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How can we teach them what to use as a first step? I've seen blatant inaccuracies cited before.
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We meet the last Monday of each month from 6-7 CST. All grade-levels are welcome! .
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happens last Monday of each month. Remaining Mondays are sschat & engchat at same time.
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and are great chats to follow every other Monday of the month.
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Our programs are free to local teachers. Elementary Ts love the hands-on stuff, high school Ts never call.
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A4. As I began to figure out Twitter I quickly learned how important graphics are to sharing a message.
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Tonya Westmoreland 2nd grade
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Hi, Greg! We're the combined tonight. We'd love to have you join us.
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A4: Curating images and using that as a the brainstorm at the beginning of unit: What will we be learning? Then, again at the end
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Visual evidence and textual evidence go hand in hand. Analyze a pic from the holocaust. Have students create questions
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Hey all and a topic near and dear to my heart
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Thanks for joining in tonight, Tonya!
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A2: Literacy is no longer defined by reading. Now literacy involves creation, not consumption. MORE >> https://t.co/lr6QbKfSlE
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A4 I love infographics! The new SAT is requiring Ss to use them even more! We must teach in class
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A4 I talk to Ss about video as text & strategies to aid comp. Grad Ss say Ted Talks. I agree!
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Q4 I love the use of images/videos in the classroom as an anticipatory set to engage students right when they walk in the room
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They are stunned when I ask the most powerful question - WHY would someone take that photo?
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A3:w/ my 2nds I do more modeling and the I Do part of GRM to help them navigate different dig texts. Ind wrk comes much later.
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A4: Images and videos are great anticipatory sets to grab those students attention and get them excited about the lesson
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A4 Love strategy for image study “What do you see, think, wonder?” as a way to teach close reading of images
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Dissertation was basically developing measures and then watching 100s of hours of students investigating american revolution
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A4 I teach Ss to analyze & interpret visual images just as they would written text (style, choice, etc) to prepare for .
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Young Ss can research at Kiddle and
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A4 Ss analyze historical images. A picture can be worth a thousands words
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Re-frame: the librarian helps expand literacy (helps scores) and is another T to help in the classroom
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A4: Use multimedia almost everyday. I also do warm ups with photos, paintings, cartoons, etc...scaffold for argumentative writing
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is Google a Day appropriate for 5th graders? https://t.co/oegqytVxCK
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A3: Google A Day is always a fun warm up in the computer lab or with a comp cart. Also use and
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Q4: digital primary sources are key for SS Ss. Can use images and cartoons to paint stories of events
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Last Monday of month is combined so we're over there talking about literacy in digital age.
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We have found out that some photos from Warsaw were from soldiers' photo albums! Then ask - why did he not help? Why keep it?
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A4 use music w/out video to visualize then show video to see the power of words
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A4 See how a foreign exchange tche embraced tech and incorporated dig lit in her classroom. https://t.co/FTaWrd0pyp
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Great point as we shift from ACT to SAT in Illinois https://t.co/550bi53lam
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A4 I love infographics! The new SAT is requiring Ss to use them even more! We must teach in class
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They can't help but be enticed when they walk in and see an eye-catching or provoking video, quote, or question
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A4 Mindmaps and other graphics are great ways for quick assessments too
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A4 Love how connects art, tech, image and video study to classic texts like Dante, Shakespeare https://t.co/HSzcdBYL6r
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Try to get beyond just simply presenting new knowledge and find ways to connecting to new knowledge makers.
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A4 Using Blk&Wht charcole images to teach visualization and inferencing infusing art&lit
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Also powerful: Why would someone propagate it? What does it not show?
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Visual Discovery - proven methodology https://t.co/UFbgWOuFWL
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They can't help but be enticed when they walk in and see an eye-catching or provoking video, quote, or question
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Okay I think I understand that is merged into tonight.
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Perfect for pre and post measures of content knowledge.
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A4: Sometimes watching a video of a play or book is a great way for students to learn important info they might have missed
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A4: Videos and visual images show nonverbals in ways that printed texts do not. They spark conversation on tone and communication
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As it is the last Monday of each month.
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A4: I use famous artwork to build literacy. How did text influence art?
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I totally agree!! I feel that students just don't think about whether a picture/video is appropriate or not
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A4: Images, maps, scanned historical documents bring history to life. Students are able to see and track changes and differences.
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Yes! Creating these visuals are a great way to demonstrate knowledge & organize thoughts.
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What a great idea! what's an example of something you have done in your classroom? https://t.co/c8f8tawCFC
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A4: I use famous artwork to build literacy. How did text influence art?
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A4: Always important to talk about what isn't in the image
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This is why I love a approach to Ss see how it all fits together
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Yes, we join together for the last Monday of each month. Glad to have you join us.
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A4: Document-based questions (DBQs) that relate to historical images, artwork, and political cartoons.
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Political cartoons are my favorite historical tool to teach how people felt at the time.
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Just did a whole lesson the other day based on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
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Q4: songs about recent events in history serve as awesome bellringers. Ex: Little Boxes for Urban Sprawl/Levittowns
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thank you so much for sharing Meredith!
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Great comparative history unit as well. Taking rebel songs or freedom songs from different political movements.
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A4: Visual tools are great for students who might still be learning english
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Which brings us back to A1 - literacy being every form of message, not just reading. https://t.co/UwcqAl7esj
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Q4: songs about recent events in history serve as awesome bellringers. Ex: Little Boxes for Urban Sprawl/Levittowns
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Interestingly, when considering visual texts, we returned to classic art, old political cartoons,etc. not new media, same skills?
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or take opposing sides in a conflict and make music videos.
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Videos, photos, and art are critical to bring a topic to life in a SS class. My Ss would frequently analyze and discuss these.
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we were just annotating hip-hop in class today to teach about societal/racial angst
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we were just annotating hip-hop in class today to teach about societal/racial angst
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A5 I'm on an kick right now! I love that Ss can watch at their own pace and I can include checks for understanding
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Exactly, isnt about being a separate unit, or . Its about recognizing digital has reshaped every discipline
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So true. The same can be said for modern magazine covers, ads, commercials. Imagery is powerful.
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I love . They have great resources and links to articles. Using databases like are great, too.
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A4: lessons are great resources for teaching visual literacy in SS classroom.
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A5: painting is consciously composed, candid photo may be, 360 image is totally organic
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Yes many political artists engaged in capturing struggle as reality and not a history
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it’s a hashtag I started talking all things literacy! Images, text, graphics…Look for more info very soon!
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My Ss have responded well to EDPuzzle (and Zaption before that).
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A5 Love as resources for thinking
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Thank you for the chat. Will finish reading and tweeting later.
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I liked to use political cartoons in USH, but find them hard to use when from other cultures.
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After we tried it out I asked if they would like to use it more and heard nothing but yes!
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A5: Classic docs my favs are . New docs are some of my favs.
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Thanks for joining us tonight, the archives will be up later this evening.
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A5) My world history course has no textbook. Link Ss to many diff sources & Ss have to find source of their own for each lesson.
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A5: I am huge fan of for teacher and student inspiration.
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You bet! I'm in! Was the 4th person to follow - hope others jump in as well. https://t.co/3qhJ8UhU4P
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it’s a hashtag I started talking all things literacy! Images, text, graphics…Look for more info very soon!
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Very good point. Another opportunity for cross-curriculum learning? Bring in arts/foreign lang?
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A5 has simple infographics on the front of every section daily. Easy to use even with Kindergarten friends
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A5: is my favorite go-to resource for inclusive, culturally-responsive, current, and justice-based activities.
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Every year we do and this world other folks started maybe this year addition should be on history
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This is a really cool idea. I'm sure students love this method more than a textbook
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was a once a month hybrid from when was active and at same time as
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They have responded well. Many have said at end that they understand history is constructed, not just string of facts.
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We’re in the final stretch ! Let’s power on for the last 15 min!
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Well snuck on during bath train and teeth train, engine coming, and its roaring, back soon.
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Didn't even know this was a thing. Why i like Twitter so much.
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Wow, I cannot believe this chat is going so fast! We will be wrapping up in about 10 minutes.
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A5: is my go to for an unfiltered lens into American History; primary sources let S interpret & tell the story
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. so exciting right???? I am so excited to do with my students!
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A5: I want to use podcasts with my class- great way to explore current/past issues and introduce oral history sources
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A6: is a great starting place to share their knowledge. Backchannels like are also great ways to get started.
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A6: I post Ss work in published iTunes U courses so they not only share w other Ss, but help teach them as well.
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A6: Students have access to the world more now than ever before. Just a click and the whole world see their thoughts
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A6: I love video creation. Making videos can be shared across multiple platforms and show learning/application of knowledge
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A6) This is something I'd like to do more but need to figure out. Privacy issues as some Ss go into online ed b/c of bullying.
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We used the lyrics to "We Didn't Start The Fire" for our high school contemporary history course. Line by line.
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I loved to use the Briefe and True Report with USH students. Images critical to understanding text. https://t.co/wORyQyQHVe
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Q6 Blogging, Video Conferencing , social media,
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A6 In elementary we love and class accounts
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A6 Partnering w gave my Ss an opportunity to co-author a text for other Ss and get published: https://t.co/6sr4gVMyTU
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It is time to make civic engagement part of the curriculum. Lets connect history to the present in our networked world.
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Q6: I think that, digitally,Twitter or Pinterest is a great venue for this b/c it can be accessed by parents and other students.
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A5: bulletin boards,
student of the week, blogging on all about authentic audiences
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:) Used that back in late 90s when still teaching US hist. Have referenced lines from it for world history.
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A6: Share with community organizations to augment student voice on a S task; instant validation & authentic audiences/feedback
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You're right to highlight that we need to be mindful of privacy rules & policies. That's why I like &
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nted background knowledge on and shared on awesome!
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PBL present projects to real experts from community or connect through Skype get feedback
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A6 Starting digital portfolios with soon!
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And they can create their own! Last year did Great Thanksgiving Listen. Keep eye out for it.
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Love for in the moment ideas https://t.co/wx66bibvFd
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A6: is a great starting place to share their knowledge. Backchannels like are also great ways to get started.
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Seesaw is an awesome tool to use with student! Just learned about it last thursday
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I used to have Ss rewrite this song with references from their lifetimes in my Media Class. Great song!
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Ss share their work w/ each other (through GDocs) & offer feedback, comments, questions.
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A6: Ask Ss to create products that require blog, tweet, vids, vines, etc... all about establishing a positive digital footprint.
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Oops A6 ! It had been a whirlwind chat https://t.co/kj2desXGHa
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A5: bulletin boards,
student of the week, blogging on all about authentic audiences
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Tim! Have a great evening.
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Bedtime for kids. Signing off! Awesome Thank you!
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A6: To connect students to others across the world & not stress about time zones, try asynchronous communication like Voxer.
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A6: Biggest hurdle to sharing is removing their fear -- and my own. One small, goofy, powerful tip: https://t.co/H3Uwd52ryb
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Portfolios are a great tool to show Ss growth and challenge Ss to self-reflect. .
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Thanks for joining us tonight, Jen! Have a great evening.
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A6: is a tool I just learned about last thursday. Definitely want to use it with my future students!
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A6: I'm now a SAHM looking forward to going back to the classroom. I will use blogs, Twitter, etc, for sharing student work.
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this is real work. transcends the classroom and into their entire future. 💯 https://t.co/0aqutzAT9A
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A6: Ask Ss to create products that require blog, tweet, vids, vines, etc... all about establishing a positive digital footprint.
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yes, I've just iMovie in the past for digital storytelling
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I love reading the stories on the internet and magazines about teachers sharing their students' projects
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my goal for the end of the year is Ss to stop saying "I don't have a goal" or "I don't have anything to improve"
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Love this goal. We're all always growing and improving. It is important for Ss to see that!
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A6 - Want to encourage my staff to go one more step, one push past where they are now.
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do you do that often? what kind of things do students talk about ?
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A7. Started a new position w/ so many things to learn from this document & this program/site - Began LiveBinder that houses all
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A6: I'd also like to find ways to connect with classes from other countries to collaborate and exchange information.
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A7: Thinking about digital coaching to connect and support our educators
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Definite need for digital coaching across the curriculum board. https://t.co/aWL6pH2hAu
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A7: Thinking about digital coaching to connect and support our educators
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Thanks for a great ! Moving onto in a minute to talk about 21st century skills!
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Thanks for joining in tonight! Have a great evening.
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A7) Need to find way for Ss who want to to share their work with larger audience. Not hard but need to make case.
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Good night , thanks for another great hour!
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Wow! What a fast hour ! Thank you for your awesomeness!
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overly they're all really hard roadblocks to overcome with all of the demands that come with everyday studying.
