#edtechbridge Archive
Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!
Wednesday May 18, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
! Please share your name, role, location, and favorite spring activity
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi! Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
, and love taking walks around my beautiful neighborhood in queens drinkin iced coffee
#edtechbridge
arCircuits
May 18 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Adam here from AR Circuits in Louisville, KY; hiking
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mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi! Michelle from NJ. Second grade. I love to bike ride but it's been too cold!
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@arCircuits
Welcome Adam!
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katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@mzgrz
Hey Michelle! Yea, blame el nino..
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
Hi, Rachelle from Pittsbgh PA, teach Span & French, Hummingbirds, time for taking walks and coffee on the deck!
NoodleMarkets
May 18 @ 7:05 PM EDT
We're so glad
@BellTechlogixHQ
has joined our new marketplace for
#K12
purchasing!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/TWBxoR1fD2
nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Jef / SC / designpreneur / walking on beach or in tide pools 🌊
#EdTechBridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Bret, Quito Ecuador, Upper School associate principal, living through earthquakes is my newest hobby
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@Rdene915
hi Rachelle! for a sec i thought you taught hummingbirds..
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katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@nogginfuel
Hey Jef - where do you live that you can walk on the beach in spring?
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katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@The1sWhoDo
sounds dangerous!
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mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Matt, MN,
@DocentEDU
teacher founder, camping
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@mattnupen
I love camping in summer
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
May 18 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Alex,
#EdTech
innovator in Austin, Tx. Favorite spring activity
https://t.co/TM4xypJtu5
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. What does the end of the school year mean for you and your work?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/auVRxVjsVp
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Dan Ryder, Eng T, design thinker, improviser chiming into
#edtechbridge
if he can
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
Dan in the house!
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CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Hi, Cherie from IL, tech. coordinator. I love taking naps..trying to persuade my 2 yo that it's fun, lol!
#EdTechBridge
BrianWorden
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Brian here. Higher Ed strategist. MPLS Mn
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Q1. For me end of year means preparing for ISTE, where we often launch our new features. It's hectic!
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Just experienced my favorite spring activity: afternoon run b4 the bugs make the trails a nightmare
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katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
I hear ya.. my 6 mo old isn;t sold on naps either
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nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@katyamuses
James Island (aka Charleston, SC) on Folly Beach. Been in hi 80s & lo 90s already
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Oof I just answered q1 with "q1" instead of "a1" - amateur move!
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dbuckedu
May 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: Opportunity to reflect. Teaching profession only place where one can begin fresh in a new academic year. Always improve!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
May 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 I'm on the business side now, so it means a new round of contacts and opportunities. Definitely not slack or vacation.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@nogginfuel
sounds dreamy
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edtechjam
May 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Hi folks - Emily here from
@Flocabulary
; I work on marketing and content. Favorite spring activity is enjoying the flowers. 🌸
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@edtechjam
@Flocabulary
you made it!
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
May 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1 On our side, we're focusing on making sure Ts have everything they need to wrap up the year. And ISTE. Definitely ISTE...
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
A1 Lots of work, standzd tests,finals, keeping motiv, start summer reflection, conf
@USMSpark
#iste2016
learning
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: EOY means celebrating all the growth and success of our students
#EdTechBridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1. End of the year means scrambling to end strong, taking notes for next year & doing all the things!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/VtOEKs2f0s
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. What does the end of the school year mean for you and your work?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/auVRxVjsVp
PledgeCents
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Hey everyone! PledgeCents here... edu crowdfunding site 4 any need, PreK-12. Orgs & families can raise, too! :)
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Yes! Happy to be joining from the confines of my couch. Giving myself a sense of normalcy after this insane week.
#EdTechBridge
BrianWorden
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1. My school year never ends. Summer is a great time for small scale pilots of new tech.
#EdTechBridge
technolibrary
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
Insanity with end of year plus beginning planning next year.
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1 opportunity to do a fun project that ties different curriculum together
#EdTechBridge
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: In this new role, eoy means more pd (teaching and learning), inventory, planning next yr and establishing tech procedures.
#EdTechBridge
arCircuits
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
A1: Working hard to create new features for the AR Circuits app for educators to use next school year.
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@The1sWhoDo
This is a nice answer.. I wish we could turn the focus from year end tests to celebrating ss
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craigyen
May 18 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Hanging out and live tweeting at
#MakerEdConvening
with
@mr_isaacs
!!!
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@katyamuses
it is! This was 3 weekends ago, I got in to swim for a bit.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/v7XLwQDogb
PledgeCents
May 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1: For us... it's a lot of helping Ts fund 4 summer edcamps, & also providing funds to boost student engagement & excitement!
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
#EdTechBridge
Definitely scrambling! Winding down quickly, lots to do yet!
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@nogginfuel
#jealoussss
#edtechbridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Ss is what it’s all about right…have to celebrate their success always but EOY is even more fun
#EdTechBridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT
.
@Rdene915
I tried to wind down one year
#hugemistake
way better to end in a fervor
#edtechbridge
#whirlingdervishoflearning
nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@katyamuses
it's a booming place apparently 40+ people moving here a day
#EdTechBridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1) It means that we're looking to try out those ideas that we'd love to try out next year.
#MakerEdConvening
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1. eoy is also about doing more class visits and in-school user tests for me bc Ts have more time to collab - testing is over
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:15 PM EDT
question 2 . . .
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. Do teachers use edtech differently at the end of the year? How?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GL2lwgiACa
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Yes, thank goodness for summer school when there's a bit more freedom for Ts in tech.
#EdTechBridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q1: teacher me: helping Ss graduate on time!
#edTech
me: talking with schools about training/subscriptions for next year
#EdTechBridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Ha ha it happens
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/CVAkarCXee
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Oof I just answered q1 with "q1" instead of "a1" - amateur move!
#edtechbridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A1: teacher me: helping Ss graduate on time!
#edTech
me: talking with schools about training/subscriptions for next year
#EdTechBridge
elketeaches
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
party first, then learn new tech & plan around it for the following year. Explore what is new in tech & ed
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 We have to be cognizant of Ss turning in 1to1 devices; def changes plans but our tech dept supports
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/8uusKSqmBH
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. Do teachers use edtech differently at the end of the year? How?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GL2lwgiACa
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 yes! It's time to try new things or let Ss explore to
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Hi Robbie from ATL dropping in
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A2 there seems to be either more experimentation for next year or testing
#EdTechBridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: For some reason Ts feel free to ‘try out’ new ideas at EOY, this is often new tech stuff
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
#edtech
A2 Some do, I def do, time to try new things,exper for Ss, useto reflect & heep Ss & me strong till eoy
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@mattnupen
when do you start the "next year tech" conversations and when does the training/implementation actually happen?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@mzgrz
For example?
#edtechbridge
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2. My teachers who worked w me are going to teach other teachers how to use something on Fri. Teachers teaching teachers tech
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2 I tend push Ss to synthesize all the skills of year into creating rather than explore new
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/8uusKSqmBH
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. Do teachers use edtech differently at the end of the year? How?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GL2lwgiACa
dbuckedu
May 18 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: Assess the impact of the tech used throughout the year. On student learning and on pedagogical effectiveness.
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A1- EOY is testing, field trips & paperwork! Plan this year: Ss review year making Time Zone X games
https://t.co/JqUmatmnFx
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
Making their own?
#edtechbridge
edubabbIe
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
When these become necessary.
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2 example using
#GAFE
for a writing and science or social studies
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2 example. Video themselves doing a play
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@The1sWhoDo
Definitely, there seems to be less focus on the hear and now, more long term thinking.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I believe some teachers use the end of the year to try new things in an attempt to test the waters and engage students
#edtechbridge
technolibrary
May 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT
#EdTechBridge
A2: more summative ways , surveys about classes, surveys for campus - diff use
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Seems to be a big range based on district support/culture. A lot of Ts want to try in late June
#EdTechBridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT
For sure! It's a great time to try out something new.
#EdTechBridge
We'll try a Digital
#breakoutedu
https://t.co/SmI8CoEvyL
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I believe some teachers use the end of the year to try new things in an attempt to test the waters and engage students
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@katyamuses
That's the plan! :) Ss pick fave topics from book, make a deck, mix it up, & playtest another team's.
@brainpop
#EdTechBridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@The1sWhoDo
Agreed, and why not, just wish they’d feel free to try new things ALL year
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@craigyen
what is
#breakoutedu
?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@craigyen
Yes to Digital
#BreakoutEdu
and i am finding irony that I am replying via twitter to the one person sitting w/ me
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
@brainpop
very cool. would expect nothing less from you
#edtechbridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Here is more information on Breakout EDU
https://t.co/8NDLuoLopv
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/SWysFMQmoi
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@craigyen
what is
#breakoutedu
?
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
#edtechbridge
#edtech
Ive definitely been doing this for the last grading pd, more
#stuvoice
#stuchoice
opps to learn diff ways
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Special thanks to
@katyamuses
@mzgrz
and
@TaliaArbit
for supporting me and picking up my slack this week!
#teamwork
#edtechbridge
BrianWorden
May 18 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Ad hoc Q: do your districts provide resources to hone/refine your tech use in the summer w/o students?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@Rdene915
#stuvoice
and
#stuchoice
FTW! Lot of great talk about both at
#MakerEdConvening
@makeredorg
@teacher2teacher
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
you on a plane right now?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. What is the relationship between TEACHERS and
#edtech
over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/7xTgdBZzMS
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
I want to know too..
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/PP8iyUaVTt
BrianWorden
May 18 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Ad hoc Q: do your districts provide resources to hone/refine your tech use in the summer w/o students?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@katyamuses
no - at
#MakerEdConvening
til about 5:30 then to airport to fly to
#SEA
for
@playcraftlearn
summit :)
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
@mzgrz
@TaliaArbit
steve has slack??
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@BrianWorden
no it's all on our own.
#EdTechBridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Looking right at
@mr_isaacs
and tweeting from the same table. (which isn't on a plane)
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/R3Qjdyjn7X
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
you on a plane right now?
#edtechbridge
MrSchoenbart
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
NEW POST:
#GoogleClassroom
vs.
#GoogleForms
for Interacting w/Student Work at
https://t.co/k6NHCTPxrB
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/hGZXZ5Y7RE
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: I tend to spend more time experimenting with new
#edtech
in the summer. No pressure to make something that's ready for Ss
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A3 time to learn about new tools or new ideas
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Great question
@BrianWorden
- our district offers variety of PD over the summer- up to teacher to participate
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
beat me to this answer! LOL I remember piloting Historia 2 Junes ago.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/UcI1yKbj5z
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I believe some teachers use the end of the year to try new things in an attempt to test the waters and engage students
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3 in the house~
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aUKC9VmYcz
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. What is the relationship between TEACHERS and
#edtech
over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/7xTgdBZzMS
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
What new tool did you try? Did it involve tacos?
#Edtechbridge
https://t.co/uJtByukooP
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A3 time to learn about new tools or new ideas
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@craigyen
@mr_isaacs
Haha glad you're here to spy for me
#edtechbridge
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@BrianWorden
I'm taking a course on
@Office365
2 days after sch lets out. Several mini summer institutes & courses avail.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3: For many it is a time to learn on their own, attend conferences, pursue PD, build PLN -
#choicebasedPD
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
May 18 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3 Summer means building community, beta testing, and working on internal projects so our amazing Ts can decompress a bit.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
@mr_isaacs
What will you guys pilot this June?
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A2: Yes. Some use it for just entertainment purposes. I have a few Ts taking EOY as opportunity to try something new with tech
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3. I try new programs to see how I would get value, then how I would show that value to others
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@craigyen
@katyamuses
I am looking forward to using this new taco press this summer
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/YTX5O2UIbH
TTMobile_us
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
is now trending in USA, ranking 38
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:27 PM EDT
BUT it's still up to T to go get help. They don't beg you to take courses in summer.
#edtechbridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: For Intl Ts summer means traveling, often “home”, the focus is on connecting w/ family and sharpening the saw
#EdTechBridge
#covey
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@craigyen
@katyamuses
A3 i am using paper to make apartment building to create life
#Edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: For many it is a time to learn on their own, attend conferences, pursue PD, build PLN
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3 Google Summits for my school, prepping for Chromebooks.
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A1: Awards, finalizing gradebooks, and inventory
#EdTechBridge
Plugin2Learn
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: The summer is an awesome time to recharge, regroup and try something new! So many amazing
#edtech
tools to explore!
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3 Many ed tech companies plan big launches for back to school, so beta testing is valuable during the warmer months for sure.
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@craigyen
#edtechbridge
I'm going to share mine :) More
@neapod
@voxer
w/Ss
@SketchboardIO
and new methods in class,
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Hey
@nathan_stevens
is here :) and
@ShanaVWhite
and
#edTechJam
- how you feeling???
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
also time to personalize their learning
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3: Varies. Some Ts participate in PD to help them with tech. Others use summer to recharge by being low tech.
#EdTechBridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3 Meet PLN at conferences f2f
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Got to meet the lovely wife of
#edtechbridge
friend
@randyweiner
today :)
#smallworld
#MakerEdConvening
@makeredorg
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
my favorite thing about conferences no doubt!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
for sure!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@edtechjam
Hey look
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/S9Okcvo9dD
Q_i_a_n_a
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Great conversation taking place on
#EdTechBridge
tonight!
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 a little tech and a lot of sand. Always looking for new ways to use tech in curriculum
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@Q_i_a_n_a
Hey Qiana! Good to see you
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@edtechjam
and there are ample beta tester out there
#hinthint
#edtechbridge
craigyen
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Love that we're given the choice of what we would like to learn and explore further
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/3I10gaHKN3
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: For many it is a time to learn on their own, attend conferences, pursue PD, build PLN
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:30 PM EDT
I def do this as well; hard to find balance w time of essence; love uncovering
#edtech
solutions now
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/5VSrgcVeGx
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I believe some teachers use the end of the year to try new things in an attempt to test the waters and engage students
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3: This summer will be a GREAT opportunity for educators to play with
#minecraft
Ed Edition
@playcraftlearn
free 4 summer
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
I have
@ThinkFun
's Escape the Room! Trying to figure out a project using
@ROBLOX
too!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
Nice to see you! Doing a lot of
#designthinking
activities at
#makeredconvening
- can't help but think of you!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What is the relationship between STUDENTS and edtech over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/zr93lR8NvX
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@MatthewFarber
@katyamuses
@ThinkFun
@ROBLOX
that all sounds great! need to check out Escape the Room
#edtechbridge
heidiperry1
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
.
@craigyen
An ol' Subtext founder here... working on a new writing tool that we'd love for teachers to check out this summer.
#Edtechbridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@technolibrary
what could an
#edtech
company do to help Ts do this during the summer?
#EdTechBridge
RandallSampson
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
.
@misterwashburn
this is your flow =>
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Q4 - What is the relationship between STUDENTS and edtech over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/ry4Wu38SUe
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What is the relationship between STUDENTS and edtech over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/zr93lR8NvX
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
this makes me
#boomshakalaka
#dtk12chat
happy
#edtechbridge
PledgeCents
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A few EOY tips from our latest blog - Good time 2 fund
#edtech
too!
#edtechbridge
#edchat
https://t.co/rNS3nWyqOB
https://t.co/snc0En3XbH
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: Ss certainly have a relationship w/ TECH but the “ed” part is missing over the summer..prefer they read a few books!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: Great question - kids are using
#EdTech
all the time to solve problems that are relevant to them.
#stealthlearning
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A4 Facebook, snapchat, other stuff to show off their summer adventures
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
I'd like to introduce all my new
#MakerEdConvening
friends to my
#EdTechBridge
family. chat happening now :)
@makeredorg
PledgeCents
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
"stealth learning" is some of the BEST learning! Kids are so uninhibited!
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4 I think mostly consumption where I am but hoping more makers and design
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
A4 With me, stay connected
@edmodo
@cellyme
use
@quizlet
@quizizz
@wikispaces
@duolingo
to keep lang study going
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@Rdene915
@katyamuses
@edmodo
@cellyme
@quizlet
@quizizz
@wikispaces
@duolingo
awesome :)
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Again it will vary. I know my children will be engaged with ed tech over the summer. My Ss I say about 50% will.
#EdTechBridge
polonerd
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
We have some Ts using
@Schoology
groups to stay connected with Ss and their summer reading. Big Positive Change!
#edtechbridge
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4. I'm really hoping that adding all the new digital audio books will get some Ss trying them out all summer.
#EdTechBridge
nokonovalova384
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
what is
#breakoutedu
?
#edtechbridge
| More:
https://t.co/Us82lCIqYU
nokonovalova384
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Agreed, and why not, just wish they’d feel free to try new things ALL year
#EdTechBridge
| More:
https://t.co/Us82lCIqYU
nokonovalova384
May 18 @ 7:35 PM EDT
#EdTechBridge
A2: more summative ways , surveys about classes, surveys for campus - diff use| More:
https://t.co/Us82lCIqYU
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@edtechjam
are flying with squirrels yet?
#Edtechbridge
https://t.co/SqqYMgBSWy
PledgeCents
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@mattnupen
@technolibrary
we could help fund $$$ :)
#edtechbridge
BrianWorden
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Sorry, but I have to go. Thx for a great chat!
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Are your students assigned summer work with tech?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@BrianWorden
See ya next time!
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
folks would dig
https://t.co/Yyixu4PZm1
this June 21-4;
#designthinking
deep dive w me,
@adamburk
@SaraShfrn
& more!
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: Ss tend to abandon anything dealing with ed unless youve really engaged them during the yr.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/2a9yUTstCw
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What is the relationship between STUDENTS and edtech over the summer?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/zr93lR8NvX
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4 To follow interest & passions! A student in tech club yesterday showed me her amazing pixel art on
https://t.co/xmnnO6zpZ2
#edtechbridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4 To follow interest & passions! A student in tech club yesterday showed me her amazing pixel art on
https://t.co/pDWDIMC1z6
#edtechbridge
DocentEDU
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@edtechjam
let’s talk!
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Not assigned but encouraged
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/cpswD1Qygn
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Are your students assigned summer work with tech?
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4 Students do what they want. If they pursue
#EdTech
is it because it is interesting and engaging.
#EdTechBridge
MatthewFarber
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
It requires a bunch of players. Let's get everyone together when you are back!
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@DocentEDU
@edtechjam
let me know
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
May 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Side question for designers: would students really use your product if they didn't have to?
#EdTechBridge
jpcostume
May 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT
#MyWeirdNeighbor
,
#pugchat
,
#edtechbridge
,
#io16
,
#SelfieForSeb
, Dick Goddard ,
#bandmashups
,
#7YearsOfOneTime
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:39 PM EDT
#EdTechBridge
A4 contd: encourage coding, blogging, and other at home inquiries.
Plugin2Learn
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A2: EOY is a time when many Ts feel more adventurous & willing to experiment w
#edtech
as Ss themselves are more comfortable!
#EdTechBridge
natsvetkova6880
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
NEW POST:
#GoogleClassroom
vs.
#GoogleForms
for Interacting w/Student Work at
#edtechbridge
| More:
https://t.co/vpmD2rtinE
inhapull2
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
강남물좋은 풀싸롱
#강남야구장01021543560
#강남풀싸롱01021543560
#선릉야구장01021543560
강남풀싸롱 강남야구장
#선릉풀싸롱
#edtechbridge
natsvetkova6880
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A3 time to learn about new tools or new ideas
#edtechbridge
| More:
https://t.co/vpmD2rtinE
natsvetkova6880
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
beat me to this answer! LOL I remember piloting Historia 2 Junes ago.
#EdTechBridge
| More:
https://t.co/vpmD2rtinE
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. What should EdTech companies keep in mind about tech implementation at the end of the year?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GOZ8fnZMPH
natsvetkova6880
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
What new tool did you try? Did it involve tacos?
#Edtechbridge
| More:
https://t.co/vpmD2rtinE
natsvetkova6880
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A3 in the house~
#edtechbridge
| More:
https://t.co/vpmD2rtinE
Plugin2Learn
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A2: EOY is a time when many Ts feel more adventurous & willing to experiment w
#edtech
as Ss themselves are more comfortable!
#edtechbridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@katyamuses
I'm here to learn on this one
#EdTechBridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
A5 That Ts and Ss may nt get to use it/new features, and may have to wait for input. EOY has lots of reqts for Ts
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5. Summer PD is a thing, but it needs to be worth it! Easy to access or in fun location, not too long, relevant to next yr
#edtechbridge
RandallSampson
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A4: edtech such as .
@RemindHQ
is used to share free family breakfast/lunch locations during the summer months
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A5 that nathan likes t-shirts with there product on them
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 limited time and funds. Free trials would be great so we can know if it's worth buying for September
#edtechbridge
Travel_Courier
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
✅GET NEW 269 FOLLOWERS ➡
https://t.co/sUZ7pAHRrZ
#pugchat
#bandmashups
#edtechbridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
yes! this may be the only thing my Ss learned and will do over the summer
#EdTechBridge
#code
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
lol imma make a shirt that says "i came for the shirt
#edtechpd
"
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A5 we are looking to fill time after tests so let's try anything
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
coffee mugs for me please :) Still treasure my
@activelylearn
mug :)
#edtechbridge
cybraryman1
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5 End of year lends itself to more experimentation especially after tests are over.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/FLwIkkuxxO
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
@activelylearn
ok shirts for me and mugs for steve
#edtechbridge
The1sWhoDo
May 18 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5: Ts are looking for something to test out at the EOY, something easy that could lead to something bigger for the future
#EdTechBridge
Plugin2Learn
May 18 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A4: My hope would be that I empower & inspire my Ss enough during the year w
#edtech
that they seek tech camps to attend ❤️
#edtechbridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5. Maybe connecting 2 Ts for input/beta testing on new updates.
#EdTechBridge
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5. We're still testing (sigh) so
#Edtech
takes a backseat right now. Some Ts are planning to try 1 or 2 things last few days.
#EdTechBridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@nathan_stevens
I would wear that t-shirt
#EdTechBridge
RandallSampson
May 18 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A5) nothing is more relevant than a Summer Pinterest Party w/ friends .
@katyamuses
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/2NzIt43wh1
polonerd
May 18 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@katyamuses
I'm hosting a
#patiopd
on July 14. Join the movement
@jbretzmann
https://t.co/MmWWUj54bS
#EdTechBridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5 love the idea that Ts could be live billboards 4 edtech companies with a supply of summer t-shirts, share their knowledge
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
@cybraryman1
Yes - sad we have to wait until 'tests are over' but often, yes :)
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:47 PM EDT
@polonerd
@katyamuses
@jbretzmann
oh I thought you were hosting
#bathtubpd
that day
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. How should EdTech companies engage with Ts in their community as the year comes to a close?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/BLjsFpFXSr
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6: Summer =great time to meet with teachers & develop relationships - teachers have a little more time to plan implementation
#edtechbridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A5 have edtech peeps host
#pubpd
across cities, get Ts 2 meet up/share/support & build community with each other
#EdTechBridge
nogginfuel
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A5.
@katyamuses
I would say ramp up communication & feedback loop with Ts
#EdTechBridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6 please don't ask to run pilots in may/june; however! Ask to try tools, thinktank, collab in summer!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/98hzAyvVRQ
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. How should EdTech companies engage with Ts in their community as the year comes to a close?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/BLjsFpFXSr
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6. Invite Ts to free training/play time. Make it fun, random. Free t-shirts are reminders. Relationship bldg.
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6 offer pd or a chance to play
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6. June is a great month to visit classroom. Ts have more time and Ss are having more fun
#edtechbridge
Rdene915
May 18 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@katyamuses
#edtechbridge
#edtech
A6 Keep converstn going, ask for input, share ideas, meet w/ts at conf, edcamps, online, anywhere
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A6 let me work for you by testing your product or chip in for us to go to ISTE
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6 Summer good time for
#edtech
to establish ambassadors; sponsor Conf attendance & PD
#edtechbridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT
Thanks, I just came 4 the free t-shirt and doughnuts
#edtech
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/XQsCFkj18u
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A5: Decisions to move forward with tech in Ed doesn't rest solely on one person. It's a team effort.
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/ZGXgnncgUo
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. What should EdTech companies keep in mind about tech implementation at the end of the year?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GOZ8fnZMPH
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6 Summer is great time for
#edtech
devs to rapid fire prototype &
#designsprint
w educator collaborators
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
we had the same idea of sponsorships
#EdTechBridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@mattnupen
go with half day, poll it for sure
#EdTechBridge
CherieDee4
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6: Free trials are great for summer school testing for future purchases!
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/Xeq6Ik70m1
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. How should EdTech companies engage with Ts in their community as the year comes to a close?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/BLjsFpFXSr
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
@WickedDecent
speed dating with Ts & edtech and prof Dev peeps
#EdTechBridge
❤️👊
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6 Summer is a gorgeous time for
#edtech
devs to invite Ts to empathy driven BBQs & backyard think tanks
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Hear hear
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/nLWAq6fpzT
WickedDecent
May 18 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6 Summer is a gorgeous time for
#edtech
devs to invite Ts to empathy driven BBQs & backyard think tanks
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location and what you want to talk about in a future
#edtechbridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Sadly I don't get Summer's off anymore, but I'll be thinking of you all while I plan PD in my cubicle
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/0k88XDfm6o
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thank you all for another great
#edtechbridge
! Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Robbie, Media & Ed Tech Instructor, Atlanta & talk about barriers to implementing
#edtech
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Good topic!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/LKurIE9fqo
Media_Barber
May 18 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Robbie, Media & Ed Tech Instructor, Atlanta & talk about barriers to implementing
#edtech
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@katyamuses
OUT.... Nathan, croissant, Atlantic Ocean, favorite bridges in America
#edtechbridge
mattnupen
May 18 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@CherieDee4
good idea. what if it's only a paid service after the free trial? ie. unlimited for summer, $40 for school year
#EdTechBridge
ohcanadatweet
May 18 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Outro: Chris, Ed Tech specialist in AZ. Next up: talk about engaging ppl at PD, ideas and stuff 👍
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/DLjanhMQar
katyamuses
May 18 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location and what you want to talk about in a future
#edtechbridge