#nhed Archive
An chat run by New Hampshire educators.
Sunday November 6, 2016
7:00 PM EST
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:00 PM EST
Tonight
#NHed
wants to know, "What's Cookin'?" With the first quarter in the books, what's going on in your school?
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:01 PM EST
Tonight’s
#NHed
chat will be archived and will be available at:
https://t.co/MPBxsHCq8K
and on
https://t.co/cQpkoLmn88
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:03 PM EST
I’m your
#NHed
moderator, John Martin, Dir of Innovation & Tech for the
#Interlakes
school district.
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:05 PM EST
Grab a mug of hot spiced cider and join in on tonight’s
#NHed
conversation. We want to know what you’re cooking up in school!
gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:05 PM EST
Are we sure this chat is an allergy-safe environment,
@edventures
? :P
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
Gluten- and lactose-free but I can't say the same about us
#NHed
nuts!
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:07 PM EST
Warning: this
#NHed
chat may contain nuts. :)
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:06 PM EST
Gluten- and lactose-free but I can't say the same about us
#NHed
nuts!
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:08 PM EST
what's happening
#nhed
?
@edventures
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
Hey there Paul, how's life?
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
nuttiness apparently. :)
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:09 PM EST
I've got a fresh mug of spiced cider!
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
#NHed
Q1: What are you cooking up in your classroom or school? Projects, activities, experiences? Do share!
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Gotta stock up before the snow flies!
#nhed
In reply to @gallianstone, @shirky17
AssignmentHelpN
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
How To Fail With Success
https://t.co/soMsGBh2zf
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#TOKchat
#Read4Fun
massignmenthelp
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
Top 10 Halloween Classroom Parties Snack Ideas
https://t.co/CJqvbJ2KUj
#nhed
#TOKchat
#Read4Fun
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
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@edventures
i keep giving myself things to do @ school instead of doing other things (like clean my house)
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:10 PM EST
#nhed
13x19 printer shopping today.... think we need to be printing our own posters & pictures for the walls
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
A familiar refrain here too!
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
Sweet!
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:11 PM EST
#nhed
really want a large format printer 24" or even 42" but those cost $$$$
gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
I have to keep reminding myself these things are cyclic and I WILL get to the housework. Really.
#efproblems
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
Pricey to be sure. I need to replace one at my school.
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
#nhed
earlier this week & last was shopping for some audio eqpmt to for our gym for assemblies
AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
Hi,
#nhed
! I'm actually a student at Elon University in North Carolina, but I'm considering teaching in NH when I graduate!
#eloned
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:12 PM EST
LOL! If you find that pot o' gold, do share!
#NHed
In reply to @gallianstone, @shirky17
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
#nhed
what do you currently have & what do you want
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
a1. Teaching a unit on communication tech. Just did a fun project on "cow communication"
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
We would love to have you! What's your specialty?
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:13 PM EST
#nhed
the answer is always "kids"
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:14 PM EST
We have an HP DesignJet 110 - looking at some newer HP models. I'll have to dig up our wish list & send it to you tomorrow.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
How did that work?
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
#nhed
I just ordered this
https://t.co/jhEmn6fhS6
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
#NHed
How close are you to graduating?
AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:15 PM EST
I'm studying to teach high school English! I'm very nervous but BEYOND excited!
#eloned
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:16 PM EST
Thought I had a pic. We sequenced the steps to communicating (messenger, encoding, message, decoding, comm partner)
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
That will be a great extension to your classroom. What do you want the kids to create?
#NHed
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:17 PM EST
the kids get a big kick out of "What's the message?" "How should I know? I'm not a cow!"
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
but it really drives home the pt that you have to be able to decode the message for communication to work!
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:18 PM EST
That sounds so fun!
#NHed
In reply to @gallianstone
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
#NHed
Q2: This question goes out to our
#ExperiMentors
&
#EduImagineers
. What are you creating in your world?
gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
It's one of my favorite science units. And I can use it for their state assessments! Technology/Engineering Strand. :)
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:21 PM EST
#nhed
A2 trying to create my versions of PLTW "lessons" that my Ss can understand and do...need to make guides on RobotC (once i learn
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
Remind me, PLTW?
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
#nhed
A2 we have a 25 min "Intervention & Exploration period" most days - hoping my gang will program Arduino and make holiday ornaments
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:22 PM EST
#nhed
Project Lead the Way (STEM curriculum
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2. Currently being stymied by our new
@wonderworkshop
robots not playing nicely with our older iPads. Working on it!
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
Oh right! We had looked at that program last year. No teacher to spare to dive in.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
The joys of tech!
#NHed
In reply to @gallianstone, @WonderWorkshop
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:23 PM EST
#nhed
have a drone racing kit need to get to... have a 360 camera need to find how to best upload video
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:24 PM EST
Oooh!
#NHed
In reply to @shirky17
gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:24 PM EST
unfortunately, all too true.
@WonderWorkshop
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:25 PM EST
#nhed
what is
@edventures
plotting at school
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:27 PM EST
Trying to build up interest in
@CyberPatriot
at the HS/MS level for next year. And backend work on wifi & servers for BYOD.
#NHed
In reply to @shirky17, @CyberPatriot
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
#nhed
they jsut added more cabling & wifi in our buildings - though I still need some actual ports in my room
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
Would love to get back to teaching but hard as an admin.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:28 PM EST
How are you set for computers?
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
#nhed
once you step out of T there are so many demands on admin it is hard to get back to any teaching
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
I'd love to make it a requirement that admins have to teach at least one experience each year to stay current.
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:29 PM EST
we have a laptop cart of 25 ( a PLTW requirement)
#nhed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:30 PM EST
Oh good. I know that was a sticking point for you at the beginning of the year.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:30 PM EST
#NHed
Q3: They say too many cooks spoil the broth. In your world do you have too many cooks? Not enough? Just right? How so and why?
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:30 PM EST
and we have a laser printer... though it is not on the wireless so only i can print to it via usb
#nhed
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:31 PM EST
had this conversation at
#ecet2ma2016
- I made a lousy admin. I'm much better (and happier) in the classroom.
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:31 PM EST
#nhed
until i take the time to install driver on all the laptops then kids could print via usb
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:31 PM EST
You didn't snag a cheap AP to throw it on? ;)
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:32 PM EST
Some folks are just wired to connect to students! :)
#NHed
In reply to @gallianstone, @shirky17
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:32 PM EST
i have an "extra" AP that still needs installed (bought a 2nd for the room) but tech guys need to put it on network
#nhed
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:33 PM EST
A3. Although sometimes it feels like we don't have enough hands, (I don't think we ever will!) just the right number of cooks.
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AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:33 PM EST
#nhed
, do you tend to use technology in every lesson? Or is it only on specific occasions?
#eloned
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:34 PM EST
#nhed
@edventures
conference plans???
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:35 PM EST
#nhed
depends on what you define as tech....use whatever tools needed to do the job
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:35 PM EST
Great question from our pre-service teacher here on
#NHed
- who has thoughts on this?
#edchat
#ksedchat
#edchatme
AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:33 PM EST
#nhed
, do you tend to use technology in every lesson? Or is it only on specific occasions?
#eloned
gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:36 PM EST
I use whatever tool will make lessons engaging for my Ss. Whether that is a video, the hallway or a pic of Spider-Man
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:36 PM EST
#Podstock17
is in my head but I'd like to try something new. Not sure what yet. You?
#NHed
In reply to @shirky17
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:37 PM EST
#nhed
also when you & your Ts talk about lessons are they T or S centered...are they teaching activities or learning ones?
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:37 PM EST
I let the lesson lead the way but I'm always looking for ways to extend the learning beyond the classroom walls.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:38 PM EST
I tell ya, there is nothing like a fire in the wood stove, a hot cup of spiced cider, and
#NHed
chat to make a chilly NH eve warm right up!
AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:38 PM EST
We are always reminded to keep our lesson student-centered. We've recently been focusing on backwards design and PBL
#nhed
#eloned
In reply to @shirky17
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:39 PM EST
Then you are right on track! If you are looking to teach in NH, start exploring competency based learning!
#NHed
In reply to @AnnalieseJaffe, @shirky17
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:40 PM EST
#NHed
Q4: What are you interested in cooking up next?
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:40 PM EST
#nhed
currently Ss building w/ gears, instructs in Google Classroom & on paper,also 2 min vid on youtube/diff Ss use diff
In reply to @AnnalieseJaffe
AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:41 PM EST
I will definitely look into that!
#NHed
@eloned
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:41 PM EST
keep in mind the principles of
#UDL
too. There are many ways to show understading!
#NHed
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AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:42 PM EST
A4 I've been interested in flipped learning but definitely have some qualms about the idea...thoughts?
#nhed
#eloned
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:43 PM EST
#nhed
like everything all depends on definition
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:43 PM EST
1/2
@AnnalieseJaffe
Done right, it can be used to effectively extend your teaching reach. Video doesn't get frustrated w/ you! But...
#NHed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:44 PM EST
#nhed
learning should have options and variety of modalities
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gallianstone
Nov 6 @ 7:44 PM EST
A4. We are trying a full
#MysterySkype
this week, which is exciting but a little scary.
#NHed
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:44 PM EST
2/2
@AnnalieseJaffe
The videos need to be accessible, understandable and relatable - often better to build your own than use others.
#NHed
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AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:44 PM EST
Yes,
#UDL
is definitely important!
#NHed
#eloned
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:44 PM EST
#nhed
but if you are talking about flipping as a HW assignment then NO!!!
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AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:46 PM EST
I've had professors use that technique and it worked out terribly!
#eloned
#nhed
In reply to @shirky17
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:46 PM EST
Sounds like fun - I'd like a chance to brainstorm the development of a program in depth over many small sessions.
#NHed
In reply to @shirky17
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:47 PM EST
much research AGAINST HW
#nhed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:48 PM EST
A few. I kept them short and on point but most importantly tailored them to the community & culture of my school.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:49 PM EST
The best ones are the ones that come from the heart. Don't over produce them - keep them real.
#NHed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:50 PM EST
#NHed
Q5: Any recipes you’re interested in sharing?
shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:50 PM EST
there is no "best" one... many ways to make them but think "one shot, no edit" - live w/ mistakes & flaws
#nhed
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:51 PM EST
#nhed
IFTTT is getting rid of recipes i hear
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nancyekress
Nov 6 @ 7:54 PM EST
A quick hello from CO to
#nhed
friends. I'm 11 weeks into a PhD program in education, math curriculum and instruction, at CU Boulder.
edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:55 PM EST
Congrats, it's wonderful to hear from you!
#NHed
misses you!
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shirky17
Nov 6 @ 7:55 PM EST
#nhed
are you figuring out how to help all kids love math???
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:58 PM EST
It's been great talking with
@shirky17
@AnnalieseJaffe
@gallianstone
&
@nancyekress
tonight on
#NHed
!
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AnnalieseJaffe
Nov 6 @ 7:58 PM EST
@edventures
@shirky17
thanks for the great 'flipped' advice!!
#nhed
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edventures
- Moderator
Nov 6 @ 7:59 PM EST
Hope to see you on
#NHed
again soon! You might also be interested in
#RuralEdChat
every Tues eve at 830pm EST.
In reply to @AnnalieseJaffe
nancyekress
Nov 6 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thanks for the chance to say hello. Need to reconnect with all you
#NHed
folks more.
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