#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday August 22, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
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Are we ready for ?? I am!
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I'm Tammy, a 21st Century Learning Specialist and School Improvement Coach -- happy to be hosting tonight!
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Cecilia Miller, Juneau, EED Ed Specialist
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Rita from WI, taught in AK for 10 years (Kenai & Bering Strait) Still have lots of AK friends!
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Hi, I'm here. 3rd grade teacher in Fort Yukon (North of Fairbanks, on the river!)
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I'm a 21st Century Learning Specialist & School Improvement Coach.Happy 2 B hosting 2night! Based n Juneau but n Indiana tonight
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Samantha Wuttig, K-12 math mentor teacher in Special Education from Fairbanks
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WOW! So happy to have you, AmyJo, Cecilia, Rita, Sue, and Samantha!
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Ashlee Copper from Kodiak Middle School - 7th grade math
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Thanks for sharing Mentimeter earlier!
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A1: Read, wrote, traveled, spent time w/ my kids, RECHARGED!
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Welcome So glad to have you join us!
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You sent out some great reminders! I'll try to get at least one other person from my district to join next time!
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Took Jo Boaler's How to Learn Math course online
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I joined Twitter! So great connecting & sharing with other educators (& excited to expand PLN with other AK educators!)
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Do you recommend the course? Where did you find it?
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Signed up for online Masters program Curric Instr Assessmt.
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A1: Been playing around with a bunch of cool apps for math (most are great for any subject)
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I finally set up tweet deck as Tammy recommended in February
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I took a great math class through UAS online! Couldn't believe 5 of us could collaborate like that online!
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Be prepared to share your favorite tools and tell us what you like about them and what you’d like to be different.
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I got lightbot which is a cool beginning coding app. Love coding, can't wait to integrate it!
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Q2: Liking Google Keep & Dayboardl
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Using a task management tool can relieve stress. Writing down your tasks lets you stop trying to remember it.
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Just adding Google Keep now! Thanks!
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My 4th graders used Scratch last year and loved it!
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Virgil fredenberg at UAS did an amazing problem solving class! Highly recommend taking it!
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A2 https://t.co/iy0QQqnn6c
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A2: Google Keep is popular! Love the way Google tools work together. Tell me about Dayboard
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A2 I've used Google Classroom
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I don't use an online task manager, I'm old school with pencil & paper so please keep sharing. I'm making a list!
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A2: https://t.co/Fp5rLQ2d11 Share tasks, multiple devices, also manage offline, works with Google Cal, email or IM reminders
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Do you all use anything easy for submitting lesson plans/ templates? Our district is trying to standardize
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A2: Not a listmaker, but also manages tasks of permissions slips & payment collection for schools: https://t.co/bLXCQWSGXd
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Our school has teachers submit lesson plans via Moodle (unless it is changing this year)
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A3: I use Google Calendar. Love being able to view multiple calendars (diff colors) and share calendars.
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might be an opportunity to if there isn't a good lesson plan resource I know what I want
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Haven't heard that one yet but like it's a Chrome add-on. I use Commit To 3 - list top 3 tasks. Shows mult devices.
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I agree especially if they are up to date https://t.co/jRclkWjEKi
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Being able to see colleagues calendars to make appointments
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I still use a paper calendar. Haven't found one I've liked yet. I love ones that feature random holidays, fun for theme building
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I use my district Outlook calendar - it's always open (because of email), syncs with my devices, and has invites.
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A3 Google calendar for sharing n color coding
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A3: With the right acct, Google allows you to create blocks for others to make appts.
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Q1: went to some great conferences, including and conference. Also
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Whatever works! Personal - Google Calendar & Work - Outlook
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A3: Not a calendar but an awesome scheduling tool: https://t.co/LBYdJvBLx9
SO easy to find a meeting time among multiple people.
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Remind me what Trello is. Know I've heard of it ...
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Q3: guess I really love https://t.co/n2kZ2cMaS7 - best planning calendar out there and the private tasks keep me in line
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Q3: Cozi is the best for using in a family setting
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Still playing around with lots of them! Debating if Nearpod & Kahoot are the way to go or if there are better options.
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What do you like about Cozi?
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I love Twitter, it's a great record. Also pirate pad or google doc because multiple people can access/edit
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And Desmos (website) is really cool for math! But I'm finding lots of other great ones as well.
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A4: Anyone use Twitter with students?
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it's an extension in Schoology now too. It's for project planning and design - can color code, assign, prioritize
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My parents last year loved emails. At KMS we are doing a Facebook page for 7th grade parents (plus emails/calls).
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syncs across devices - can assign cal items to family members. Also has multiple shopping lists, birthdays, etc
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Wow! Sounds like a great one-stop!
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Q4: Remind is fantastic. Instant comm with students
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What guidelines/restrictions does KMS use 4 FBpage? I think it can be done well with careful use. Anyone else using?
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I do. In AP Lang for an assignment and as a silly thing to do. Sometimes what I read is TMI so there's that :/
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A4: How about communication through your district or class LMS? What are you using?
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A lot of people don't have Internet or landlines so I have to do paper communications too. Use lots of pics so they don't toss it
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we did a closed group that only invited people could join. Worked well & people checked often because they use it
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Not sure yet (just found out about it today) but I believe it is mainly for sharing announcements with parents.
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Same issue in my village school. Trying to get going. Most people have cells. Home/School liaison loves it.
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I'm assuming only invited parents can see info/pictures. :)
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Time is going so fast - pretty sure we won't get through all categories!
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A5 Data collection tools must allow downloading in multiple formats
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A5: May be old fashioned but I am for pictures
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I have in the past and it was great and the students loved it! Haven't used it in a while though.
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LOVE ! Of course, I'm a certified trainer so ... :) Who else uses? New features all the time!
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I agree! I love colored charts but I love spreadsheets as well! :)
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All the curriculum I use has a collection tool. I love the graphs & when it tells you specific skills a student is struggling with
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A5: Some use Survey Monkey, but everything I need to gather can be gathered and displayed well with Google Forms
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I agree! It is GREAT when you can drill down and see data on specific skills. It is so helpful to teachers & students.
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I love google forms. Easy to set up & use. What is edmodo?
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A5: Love the data that auto comes w certain tools. and the like. Great info!
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Kahoot is good for quick surveys too. Seen it used for opinion polls or pop quizzes
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My son informed me a few days ago that I have to use Kahoot if I want to motivate my students because they love it!
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Q6: Diigo and Pinterest. I return to Pinterest more often because of the pictures
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there are bookmarking tools besides the ones on your browser?? I do love Pinterest!
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A6: I use 2 regularly: Diigo & Pinterest. Love the tags & clouds in Diigo and love the visual aspect of Pinterest. Share frm both
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Edmodo isn't nearly enough for me. Really prefer Schoology for better organization and threaded discussion features
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A6 ability to easily transfer to other tools.
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Q6: Smorgasbord of them...save a lot in FB & trying Chrome Add-on Onetab
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A6: Love the visual buttons on @Symbaloohttp://www.symbaloo.com/ Just need to get mine set up!
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Thanks for all the tips! Have a lot of things to check out now! That's why I love these chats! Always learn something new!
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A6: Used to use https://t.co/imszDfcACq
and was so happy I could transfer all my bkmks frm there to Diigo when I changed!
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Ditto! https://t.co/dwoMAKM5Xw
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Thanks for all the tips! Have a lot of things to check out now! That's why I love these chats! Always learn something new!
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What apps do you use on a daily basis?
