#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 October 19, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM EDT
What is YOUR social brand?
https://t.co/n3qGyuJwzY
#reflectiveteacher
#dojochat
#aplangchat
#digcit
#edtechbridge
#onedchat
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
! Please introduce yourself, name, role, location and favorite way to de-stress (esp. during election debates)!
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Had a great time bringing a few of my students to Austin (virtually) to participate in
@anthonysalcito
#keynote
#DELLEMCWorld
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi
#edtechbridge
👋 I'm Emily. I work at
@Flocabulary
in Brooklyn! It's weirdly warm here in NYC and quite delightful.
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi everyone. My name is Kim. I'm an ed tech grad student from the bronx, NY. Favorite way to de-stress: solitaire.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
, and I like taking walks in my beautiful Queens neighborhood
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
@edtechjam
@Flocabulary
yes - warm and delightful
#edtechbridge
mzgrz
Oct 19 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Michelle from NJ Third grade STEM I like to watch trash TV.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
Hi Kim! Was in Washington Heights Monday night for
#hamilDocPBS
- love the Palace theater!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@mzgrz
Hey Michelle. Speaking of which, whatever happened to Honey Boo Boo
#familyfavorite
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@brainpop
sounds great :) and Hey buddy!
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Niko PYP Coordinator and Teacher Librarian from Bangkok Thailand, I like my morning runs to prepare for the day
#edtechbridge
theipodteacher
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Happy national seafood bisque day! JonSmith chiming in between bites of food.
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hey
#EdTechBridge
I'm Tim, a HS
#art
&
#media
teacher from NY & I de-stress with art!
https://t.co/MBejUY0ool
mzgrz
Oct 19 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hey
@mr_isaacs
no idea! That was a hot mess!
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/qtpeLrazMG
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@mzgrz
Hey Michelle. Speaking of which, whatever happened to Honey Boo Boo
#familyfavorite
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hello, hello, hello! I'm Temani. 6th grade ELA from Alabama.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Steve from NJ - I learn game design and development with my students, video games - great for de-stress and sometimes stress
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@iteachilove
Hello Hello :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@timneedles
hey Tim!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@mzgrz
it really was - and I think their real life became an even hotter mess which may explain it going away
#craycray
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@theipodteacher
haha
#themoreyouknow
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@timneedles
TIM!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Still basking in the awesomeness that was
#minefaire
this weekend. can't wait for the next one!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Alex, reaching out to you from Austin, Tx
#EdTechBridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hello, hello, hello! I'm Temani. 6th grade ELA from Alabama. Favorite way to de-stress: Quality Sleep!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
Hey Alex - how are you?
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Beautiful evening and sunset here in Florida. Meredith, Intervention Specialist joining
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
In a minute ..Q1
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@iteachilove
ahhhhh sleep! just the thought of it...
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
hello everyone!, aryah from baltimore here.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@aryah_fradkin
Hey Aryah! How are you tonight?
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
teacher outreach for
@legend
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Oh, whoops—de-stress? Either angrily eating kettle chips, hot showers, blasting Limp Bizkit, or full blown workout mode👊
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Pretty good - busy with consulting projects. :)
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@legendlearning
that is...im good
@mr_is
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. What other digital tools do u use to connect w other educators/ed tech creators, besides Twitter?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/r3AdbY7WkV
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@edtechjam
yes to music for de-stress!!
#edtechbridge
theipodteacher
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Favorite way to de-stress is to blast some Disturbed or Rob Zombie.
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
recovered from Minefaire? :-)
@mr_isaacs
?
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Hi
#EdTechBridge
! Erin here, director of marketing
@educasic
, EUG, and I like doing yoga in my living room while the pooch snores.
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 I used Voxer often at my last gig, but haven't used it in a while. It eats up so much battery and memory. 😒
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1. Linkedin is a favorite. Great to stay connected to all of the marvelous educators I have worked w/ all over the country.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
q1 facebook, linkedin slack, to name a few
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
So many ways to connect. Love google communities which is categorized by my areas of interest.
#EdTechBridge
theipodteacher
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1:
@RemindHQ
my grad classes
#JonSmithClass
and different conferences. Also morning
#computersandcronuts
time.
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Oct 19 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 Facebook and LinkedIn
#EdTechBridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 I'm in a few Slack channels, including one for
#edtechbridge
, SlackEDU, and
#edumatch
. They're quiet, but nice to have the availability.
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1. I use google community, esp to talk to Certified
@brainpop
Educators + smtimes comment on edu blogs
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@edtechjam
I still never used voxer and don't really understand what it is . . .
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1. So many ways to stay connected with each other.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/hDsZZfQDDt
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
yes
@theipodteacher
how could i forget conferences...best way to meet people on the frontier of tech/games
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: Instagram, blogging, emailing, and Voxing.
#EdTechBridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Tried Voxer and decided it wasn't for me. I'm too visual and auditory isn't my favorite.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: I started using facebook more to connect with my
#PLN
, also google groups like
#minecraftedu
and
https://t.co/4XOtORyU4A
#edtechbridge
theipodteacher
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@edtechjam
kind of like a Walkie talkie on steroids.
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
anyone know of other social media outlets where you can have active chats like this in the ed space?
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Goggle Communities are pretty awesome.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Blogging as well :) Also,
#voxer
is great, but I often forget to check it :)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
I have a love/hate relationship with voxer I think :) I know the conversations there are great, just forget
#edtechbridge
technolibrary
Oct 19 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
agree about FB and blogs
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Thumbs up to blogging. You meet people who share similar struggles.Can learn a lot viewing different perspectives
@iteachilove
#EdTechBridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Created Google Comm a couple of years ago w/ a focus on Innovative Ed but it never got off the ground. Lack of engagement
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:13 PM EDT
my problem is i get to a certain number of windows open and my brain shuts down..cant remember all the things im signed into
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A1 in addition to Twitter I connect with educators via LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogger, Instagram, Vine, &.Edmoto
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A1: Wish I was more engaged in podcasts. I host a podcast, Ed Got Game,
https://t.co/koRxYbw80H
#edgotgame
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A1 In addition to Twitter I connect with educators via LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogger, Instagram, Vine, &.Edmoto
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@timneedles
Been really growing my
#linkedin
network as well.
@edmodo
is another I forget to visit...
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:15 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q2!
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:15 PM EDT
id love to see more venues like this for direct interaction with other T's and influencers
#edtechbridge
massignmenthelp
Oct 19 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Tips for creating effective students group
https://t.co/KY2UJutHhS
#aplangchat
#digcit
#dojochat
#edtechbridge
#Onedchat
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A1: and don't forget Slack!!! We have an
#edtechbridge
slack community and a facebook group
https://t.co/O7XKtp7JGM
Join us!
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. What face-to-face events do u use to connect with other edus/edtech creators, besides conferences?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fYAJJdWW2y
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
my company uses slack as well...great team comm resource
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:16 PM EDT
I LOVE Q2 :)
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 We've connected closely with educators at ERDI. GAFE Summits have also been great as a way to connect on a smaller level.
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2:I've used google hangouts in my hybrid classes to connect with other students. Have also used Skype.
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
I like extending my relationships beyond chats, DMing people and then actually "meeting" by phone or GHO..makes it more real
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2. Love meeting w/ educators that I worked with many years ago when I travel back to that part of the country.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2:
#coffeeEdu
founded by
@alicekeeler
-we host monthly meet-ups in NJ and there's another monthly in Northern NJ
#coffeeEduNJ
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:17 PM EDT
GAFE summits?
@edtechjam
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2. My best f2f events are classroom visits. I get to see teachers teach + then talk to them and ss about the experience
#edtechbridge
technolibrary
Oct 19 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
A2: meetups
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Speaking of
#coffeeEdu
, we have one this Sat at The Sunset Diner in Green Brook, NJ 9:30 - 10:30 am join us!
#coffeeEduNJ
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: I've not attended any face-to-face experiences. However, I am considering hosting a free tech night or 2 for Ts & Ps.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2:
#EdCamp
for sure :) so many EdCamps so little time.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
nothing can replace p 2 p interaction for real idea exchange
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2. Not many in-person meetings but lots of video chats on Slack or Google Hangouts.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: This summer we hosted the first
#EdCampOut
-
#games
#makered
#coffee
#tents
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2 SXSWEdu, and Edu meetups. The meetups, however, rarely include
#HigherEd
, which is my target market.
#EdTechBridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: I can count the classroom visits too. 🤗 I try to visit two classrooms per week.
#EdTechBridge
RoseMLuna
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Hi everyone. I am a High School Librarian from Freeport, NY
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: Great to get
#gbl
educators (and all educators for that matter) together for
#gamenight
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
welcome
@RoseMLuna
!
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: Had some really great PD days @ Bronxville school district. Film making, google apps and extensions and more
#EdTechBridge
kispypniko
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2 We organize job alikes, I love getting into classrooms and see how Ts are using tech in their context
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: as I realize most of my social events revolve around meeting up with educators, I realize I have truly found my tribe!
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I definitely want to start doing classroom visits with our most engaged Sights teachers.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Great to get outside your own classroom and meet your fellow influencers
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aYUI83x32b
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: Great to get
#gbl
educators (and all educators for that matter) together for
#gamenight
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
Short, 2-3 day summits on all things Google in Education!
https://t.co/rrazQR3Qcf
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: Now we just need more
#EdTech
folk to join our
#eduawesome
meetups :)
#edtechbridge
mweinraub87
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Joining the pre-
#debatenight
#edtechbridge
party a bit late. Michael from Maryland.
#blendedPD
specialist
@pcgeducation
. Hello!
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Good for you! Sharing is caring in this profession. So much to learn from other teachers.
@iteachilove
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
over time, my fav part of teaching was my meeting with my pln
#edtechbridge
mrnesi
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
My first time here! I'm Chris fr NJ and the host of the
#HouseofEdTech
Podcast (
https://t.co/t3pkvLcpTA
)
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@mrnesi
long time no see!
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2 I connect to educators in person w/ workshops, makerfaires, Skype, museums programs & conferences
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/PiKvsTBXRb
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
Sounds awesome! Would love to go.
@edtechjam
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@aryah_fradkin
getting there :) Thanks. Hope you can join us for the next
#minefaire
#edtechbridge
#games4ed
#minecraftedu
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@mjjohnson1216
#FledChat
, so you ran away from the Chat? :)
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:22 PM EDT
I'll be on for
#games4ed
tom
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Any
#EdTechBridge
folks able to join us Saturday for
#CoffeeEduNJ
?
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:23 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q3!
#edtechbridge
MathDenisNJ
Oct 19 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Join
#MakeItReal
tonight for more Instant Relevance! See you for 30 min at 9:30 EST!
#edtechbridge
#dojochat
…
https://t.co/4OOL2vMdQB
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@mrnesi
Yay first timer! Welcome!
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:23 PM EDT
There was a maker faire hosted in NY a coupled of weekends ago. Heard it was great, didn't get a chance to go
@timneedles
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A2 Almost forgot about
#EdCamps
, but marketing is not well placed there.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. What are some advantages and disadvantages of using Twitter to communicate and build PLN?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/ysQgmu2goa
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:24 PM EDT
I understand
@mr_isaacs
I'm on Twitter daily but most others weekly depending!
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3 Advantage is speed of communication..disadvantage is it can be very impersonal
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: Advantage - great for starting to form relationship, but generally must move outside of twitter to be truly effective
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3 Advtanges: Ease of connecting, (typically) friendly environment, simple to use, great way to see how edus use edtech.
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
PLN is something that builds over time for sure. But as it grows, it's as if you have a team of resources.
@aryah_fradkin
#EdTechBridge
mrnesi
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: Biggest advantage = anytime anywhere connecting - WORLDWIDE. Biggest negative = lack of presence and social interaction
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@aryah_fradkin
I suppose it can, but for me it's been very personal, but as I say, it's the development outside of twitter...
#edtechbridge
ShanaVWhite
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: Broad reach as far as audience as a positive. Lack of depth to some relationships/connections on Twitter as negative
#edtechbridge
mweinraub87
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: Upside = Low barrier to entry w/ enormous upside to learn & build authentic relationships. Downside in next tweet.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Hey buddy!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/p81OM3v7jv
mrnesi
Oct 19 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: Biggest advantage = anytime anywhere connecting - WORLDWIDE. Biggest negative = lack of presence and social interaction
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3: Disadvantages: spambots, more impersonal, character limits, impossible to keep up if following many folks.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3. Adv - it's easy, quick, and SO many ppl are here on twitter! Disadv - can be overwhelming/hard to engage
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A2: I use meetups like coffeedu and TEaCHer play dates.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
i think it becomes personal when people intentionally take steps to forge relationships
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3 Advantage ... lots of people to respond to question ... disadvantage - can turn into an echo chamber
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: + all the people I get to collaborate with and learn from - it can become an echo chamber
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3. Different perspectives are great!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/QYFam7YZNz
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Love to talk. No doubt that the character limitation is a downside. But makes communicating efficient and to the point.
#EdTechBridge
braveneutrino
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@SchleiderJustin
Yes.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Twitter is easiest place to see who thought leaders are in a space
#edtechbridge
mweinraub87
Oct 19 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Downside of Twitter = ofttimes superficial, some posturing, complexity sometimes misconstrued & judged harshly
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Agreed. Great way to learn about new blogs and resources to follow up thereafter.
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@mweinraub87
sometimes things taken out of context
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: I love the sheer vastness of Twitter's network, but it moves SO quickly that it's difficult to have in-depth convos
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3 + my students have an authentic audience when I/they tweet out their work.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
Funny -I tend to be verbose - I think learning to be concise has been great for me - definitely great for reading
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
absolutely - and HEY buddy!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/K0KFViqplQ
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3 + my students have an authentic audience when I/they tweet out their work.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Twitter is great for learning how to message effectively
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
@aryah_fradkin
it takes time to build a super
#PLN
. develop relationships without seeing each other in real life
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3: Advantage-Connectedness. Pure knowledge. Disadvantage-Ideas that are lost in cyberspace. Sometimes I need more follow-up.
#EdTechBridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3: I have so many resources at my fingertips every day.
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@MrsMurat
yup the twitterverse doesnt lie
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:29 PM EDT
so true, and I often think I will go back and follow up, rarely happens - but nice to know I could :)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/rd5gP3DfCY
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Agreed. Great way to learn about new blogs and resources to follow up thereafter.
@mr_isaacs
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Wonder if
@iwearthecrowns
will join us on her trek home. and maybe
@craigyen
will pop in :)
#edtechbridge
NewmansLibrary
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 advantage: the obvious, but "meeting" people I would otherwise have never met and learning from them
#edtechbridge
aryah_fradkin
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
allright great chatting with everyone..off to bedtime with the kiddos..see you tomorrow night on
#games4ed
!
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3: you get out of it what you put into it, so if you don't put any time into it, it could seem like it's useless.
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
I wonder how conversations on Twitter than are different from the past norm will influence change - HW, Standards
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@iteachilove
Agreed. It's tough to keep track of all the ideas swimming around Twitter.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@aryah_fradkin
absolutely - chats certainly help that!
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 Twitter is a great way to build PLN relationships but has limitations due to characters & depth
#EdTechBridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Global collaboration. ISTE standard and powerful resource to keep instruction relevant and engaging for kids
@mjjohnson1216
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:31 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q4!
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3: allows my Ss to contact authors, business leaders, museums, etc to extend their learning
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:31 PM EDT
twitter is about connecting then creating collaborative opportunities ...it is a multilane highway going two ways
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:31 PM EDT
It was either
@jaybilly2
or
@bethhouf
that said, "Twitter turns a hand shake into a hug" or Jay Billy quoting Beth Houf :)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What would you change about how you connect/collaborate with others through technology?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/08icdfmcMd
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@DennisDill
absolutely! and howdy!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: hmmm. good question :) I like my process, Tweet -> connect on
@skype
-> meet
#IRL
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:33 PM EDT
if you have not collaborated with a Tweep you have not truly experienced the power of Twitter.
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4. Wish more educators would become involved in using Twitter. Love multitude of perspectives.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/vd8FpIMlZC
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: Maybe find a way to better keep track of my conversations, but the beauty is that we do stay connected
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4 Difficult to say. I've learned to deal with it as is; not sure how I'd want to change it since it's all I know.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4. I would like to feel less stress about keeping up with my PLN. After work I'm v disconnected and then feel guilty about it
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@kispypniko
With absolutely massive information and opinions available, it's a challenge to sort out which is real and useful.
#EdTechBridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4: I'd like to have resource sharing space after chats. We could utilize
#GoogleDrive
to make it happen. It'd be amazing.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Would like to find a way to get outside of the 'preaching to the choir' mentality
#edtechbridge
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, I would up the frequency of collaboration. I do a lot of connecting, not enough collaborating.
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4. Love how this resource
https://t.co/94GVCBDa51
makes it easy to connect with other Twitter users by State.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@iteachilove
funny you should say, ALL our chats and resources are curated via
@participatelrn
https://t.co/kC2bStGb5E
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
YesYou contribute, make meaningful connections,find resources. Has to be a way to keep it organized and accessible.
#EdTechBridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4 just because you connect on Twitter doesn't mean you have to stay on Twitter ... use Skype take it further
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Good point, but I also think it is somewhat organic how the collaborations that should happen do :)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fR8WNGb5qs
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, I would up the frequency of collaboration. I do a lot of connecting, not enough collaborating.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
well stated!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/wcG2ln3OT0
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4 just because you connect on Twitter doesn't mean you have to stay on Twitter ... use Skype take it further
#edtechbridge
mjjohnson1216
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
I have watched moderators who ask questions from the posts people share move slightly away from this.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/NQ4YIwYTaV
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Would like to find a way to get outside of the 'preaching to the choir' mentality
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4 I do like to balance fast chats with slow chats, more time to reflect
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4 I'd love to get deeper digital connections & to thread topics better-hashtags aren't as useful as they were to search!
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Totally agree. Even on twitter I don't usually have discussions, mostly just ppl agreeing w each other's opinions
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@ErinShetron
Agreed. Don't always make time to take the next step and create together.
#EdTechBridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
hi!!! Long time no tweet!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
Another way that can help keep it together is
@StackupScore
extension for chrome - tracks your activity online
#edtechbridge
mweinraub87
Oct 19 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Yes
@iteachilove
. Multiple spaces exist to go deeper down rabbit hole post-Twitter-chat, but options make traction harder.
#EdTechBridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: Taking what is learned and shared and presenting it to my own school district and possibly turning into PD
#EdTechBridge
DennisDill
Oct 19 @ 7:38 PM EDT
This started as a Twitter connection -> Open the Door and Watch the Kids Get Excited
https://t.co/1ktmynp1jU
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@MrsMurat
Yes! I miss you :)
#edtechbridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4 I used to participate in more twitter edchats but find some get to repetitive & lose value & meaning at times
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:39 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q5!
#edtechbridge
TWhite25177
Oct 19 @ 7:39 PM EDT
I think PLN is a great place to connect and take to PLC to collaborate. Scan out, Focus in
#edtechbridge
MrsMurat
Oct 19 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
miss you too! I see some familiar tweeps in the chat tonight!
#edtechbridge
kispypniko
Oct 19 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
That's why we need to setup a
@MinecraftEdu
server up and play together!
#EdTechBridge
like
#mysterskype
but better
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. How can ed tech companies support connecting educators beyond the Twittersphere?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/mvUDhXzqiu
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4: It's tough continuing to find meaningful chats. this one is great, but some feel like they don't go deep enough.
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5 Plan smaller get-togethers to really connect with users when you know you'll be at a larger event (+ sponsor when not).
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5.
@edtechjam
wrote this Q and it's brilliant
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5: I would like to see
#EdTech
companies participate in the meet up type events we speak of - as participants :)
#edtechbridge
JonRedeker
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5: companies need to remember the simple point: do what's best for kids.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5: I love going to
#EdTech
offices to meet, learn about products, etc. as long as I feel honored for my time.
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5: Providing actual exemplars of the platform's classroom use beyond just the advertisement itself. Let's see it in real use.
#EdTechBridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5: Any tech tool used in instruction should be coupled with an online community to share and collaborate with other teachers.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5. V proud of the work
@agardnahh
and his team do
@brainpop
leveraging webinars and g+ comm to connect Ts. Impressive stuff!
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Well-run community/ambassador programs should have opps for the members to engage and connect F2F.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5: Love when
#EdTech
folks come to visit my class, work with my students, and even
@skype
in to talk about the industry
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Participating in communities, including things like physics forums, etc
https://t.co/4E3p8Bq9QA
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Yes, for members to engage, but again, also truly interact with the
#EdTech
people, not just educators
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/GrBxJJnrv5
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Well-run community/ambassador programs should have opps for the members to engage and connect F2F.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Yes!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/pfpPq7Q1HL
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Participating in communities, including things like physics forums, etc
https://t.co/4E3p8Bq9QA
#EdTechBridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Agreed. Helpful to see the potential we can have with tech when we see it used in different ways.
@iteachilove
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5: The well run ambassador programs do a great job of building community and creating opportunities to connect
#edtechbridge
TWhite25177
Oct 19 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: Bring tech companies into classrooms for PD and allow them to co-teach via a digital format. Their choice
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Yes. PD with follow up. Easy to get ideas and get inspired at conferences. Application is the most challenging.
@edtechjam
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:45 PM EDT
YES!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Edi4f8nUce
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Yes. PD with follow up. Easy to get ideas and get inspired at conferences. Application is the most challenging.
@edtechjam
#EdTechBridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:45 PM EDT
In class coaching models are my favorite form of PD. Learn while you teach.
@TWhite25177
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5 I I think
#edtech
companies should be adaptable in building communication for educators –the best system often evolves!
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:47 PM EDT
In a minute .. Q6!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:47 PM EDT
Time sure does fly when chatting with friends :)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/EAxxqLfDMA
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:47 PM EDT
In a minute .. Q6!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. Tell us the next F2F event you're heading to, and how we can connect with you
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IwMq6FbgFb
TWhite25177
Oct 19 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Totally Agree
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/l04ahugbHv
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:45 PM EDT
In class coaching models are my favorite form of PD. Learn while you teach.
@TWhite25177
#EdTechBridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6 I should be at FETC, TCEA, and CUE... all in Q1 of 2017. 😅 Let's hang out?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:49 PM EDT
@edtechjam
WHOA! That's intense
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6. Interested in responses.. what should I be attending?
#edtechbridge
TWhite25177
Oct 19 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6: Would love to do a mystery FaceTime with someone.
#edtechbridge
_kimberly_p
Oct 19 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6: As an ed tech grad student, I don't have any upcoming F2F events. Any suggestions?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6:
#CoffeeEduNJ
this Saturday! Sunset Diner, Green Brook, NJ 9:30 am - special guest
@alicekeeler
- join us!!!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@TWhite25177
What's mystery facetime?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:52 PM EDT
Hoping to have 5 or so
#minefaire
events across the country in 2017. Hope you can all make it to one (or all!)
#edtechbridge
iteachilove
Oct 19 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A6: My Educational Research class. 15 teachers weekly.
#EdTechBridge
mweinraub87
Oct 19 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6: Not sure for near term but just got word that we will be presenting at
@SXSWedu
in March, yippee!
https://t.co/DsH9OCsYfl
#edtechbridge
NewmansLibrary
Oct 19 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6
@EdcampNJ
in November in West Windsor, NJ. So excited
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/jqAACCjd5l
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. Tell us the next F2F event you're heading to, and how we can connect with you
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IwMq6FbgFb
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:55 PM EDT
@katyamuses
It's gonna be crazy! But fun. :)
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location, and something you'd like to talk about on a future
#edtechbridge
edtechjam
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Emily from Team Flocabulary signing off for the night. Thanks for another fun
#edtechbridge
, folks!
https://t.co/gpqRHwdE3w
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
, thanks my lovely PLN for a great chat!!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
@edtechjam
list looks like a great place to start. Also SXSWEdu.
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A6 i'm also helping to arrange the
@NAEA
#art
conference makerspace event in NYC this year, exciting!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/MAEHYzLPz6
ErinShetron
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Erin, Director of Marketing
@educasic
, EUG, I'd like to talk about how edtechies can best learn from teachers in person
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Thanks everyone for a great chat :) Always fun and inspiring!
#edtechbridge
fenwayfan808
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Going to
#inacol16
?Join
@svefoundation
@LearnTrials
on
#edtech
Pitches, Pilots, Procurement 10/26
#studentdataprivacy
@gatesed
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@_kimberly_p
Also Check out local meetups too
https://t.co/98Tns40p37
Look for edu and subject matter meetups.
#EdTechBridge
timneedles
Oct 19 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A6 I'm also helping to arrange the
@NAEA
#art
conference makerspace event in NYC this year, exciting!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/MAEHYzLPz6
kispypniko
Oct 19 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A6 If anyone has any leads for F2F Ed tech meets in Asia let me know
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/R1Uynp2Zxb
katyamuses
Oct 19 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. Tell us the next F2F event you're heading to, and how we can connect with you
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IwMq6FbgFb