#TXed Archive
Wednesday February 17, 2016
9:30 PM EST
MrsMurat
Feb 17 @ 9:30 PM EST
We Googled ourselves in Digcit! Here are our 1st blog posts! Comment if you have time. TY
https://t.co/WNh7WgrpcD
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:30 PM EST
It's 8:30 on a Wednesday. Time for
#txed
. My name is Paul. I am an ITS from Richmond, TX. Who else is joining us tonight?
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:33 PM EST
Jaison from Houston here for
#TXed
! Looking forward to a great discussion. Might do double duty with
#gueri11aed
!
FarleyJeffrey
Feb 17 @ 9:33 PM EST
I'll be in and out. Jeff Farley, Curriculum Coordinator in Beaumont, TX.
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Tonight's
#TXed
chat is focusing on apps and/or programs and sites in education. We would love for you to jump in and share!
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
Hey Jeff. Glad you are able to join us tonight if even for a little bit.
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Brett, learner from Fort Worth is in! Sorry I'm late!
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laffinglibrary
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Sara. Elementary Librarian. San Antonio,TX
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Lindsey, Classroom Technology Designer from Katy
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
@laffinglibrary
Hi Sara! Glad you can join us tonight.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
@LnChase81
HI Lindsey! Great to see you back.
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
Just getting started! Join us!
#leadupchat
#edchat
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https://t.co/O5XIXnDgc6
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Tonight's
#TXed
chat is focusing on apps and/or programs and sites in education. We would love for you to jump in and share!
BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
Becky from Dallas and on
@KelleyJAndrews
#dreamyteamy
Jumping in and out during class!
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:36 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
Yes! Grad school has been eating my lunch since we came back from Winter Break!
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:36 PM EST
Kelley Andrews hailing from N. Texas! 5th grade science- ready to hit the ground running tonight!
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:36 PM EST
@LnChase81
welcome! Glad you're here!
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:36 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
Great you can join us Becky. Welcome!
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
yay!
#dreamyteamy
hugs :)
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
Question 1 is coming up!
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BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
5th grade
#ELAR
teacher
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
.
@FarleyJeffrey
are you in BISD, Jeff? If so, I know your district well! I used to work with the elementary and middle schools
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q1: Share your favorite app for formative assessment! Why do you like it? Compare to any others you have used.
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HStoriegamified
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
Helaina from Richardson Texas
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FarleyJeffrey
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
Yessir,
@oJaison
. I'm at Vincent MS.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
she is a supportive team mate! with lots of great ideas.
#trailblazer
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
what class are you taking?
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@KelleyJAndrews
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
@HStoriegamified
Welcome Helaina...glad you can join us.
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
A1 I am loving
@quizizz
right now! Quick, borrow from others, BYOD, student driven. Love it! My only complaint is no open answer
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:39 PM EST
@HStoriegamified
glad you made it.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:39 PM EST
@LnChase81
@quizizz
I have heard the same thing. I am betting it will be coming soon.
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
Hope all know about the upcoming
#EdCamps
throughout Texas in the coming weeks!
#TXed
#gueri11aed
via
@edvents
https://t.co/p2Jin4ctNE
BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1 I am on an
@EDpuzzle
kick right now! I love the engaging concept as well as accountability factor.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1 Quizizz..assigned it as HW last week also. Like Kahoot..but it has it's pros. like HW. leaderboard is diff. plus memes!
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Raisul2016shaon
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
hey guys, how you doing? I am first time here in
#txed
. hope I will have a good time here.
FarleyJeffrey
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1: Anybody using
@GetKahoot
? We just had some Ts come back from
#TCEA16
talking a lot about it?
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laffinglibrary
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1: I have used Nearpod and like that.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
@LnChase81
@quizizz
i know..hard to grade open answer...lol
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HStoriegamified
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1 old but good Socrative, quizziz and goformative ❤️
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
nice! Is that Dr. Abel or is he at another campus?
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BivinsMiller
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1 - Plickers is a neat app that allows for a quick formative assessment. No need for student devices
@plickers
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jdeek
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
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Jim from Central Texas. A1 - My favorite is Forms but I'm really enjoying Zaption right now.
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
Flipquiz.me is an easy site to use to create Jeopardy like practice. Not truly formative assessment, but a great easy way to review.
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FarleyJeffrey
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
Yes,
@oJaison
. Dr. Abel is our principal.
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BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1: I love
@goformative
! Love being able to see students' thinking in real time.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
@jdeek
Hey Jim! Great to see you back! I like
@zaption
a lot as well. Easy to incorporate with video.
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:43 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
@GetKahoot
My Ts used it for several years but have moved on toother options. I did hear they have new question creator
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:43 PM EST
A1: I wish I'd had a chance to use
#EdPuzzle
but I made my own quizzes in Google Forms to accompany videos for my
#flippedclass
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:43 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
@GetKahoot
is a favorite among Ts on my campus.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:43 PM EST
@BivinsMiller
@plickers
You are right on with that one. One device takes care of the whole class!
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:44 PM EST
@laffinglibrary
I have heard some good things about
@nearpod
.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:44 PM EST
@oJaison
ugh..it autocorrected . needs to be
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:44 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
@GetKahootYes
...Kahoot is becoming more and more popular in our district.
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FarleyJeffrey
Feb 17 @ 9:45 PM EST
Thanks,
@Bstamm00
&
@LnChase8
. I'll check out
@GetKahoot
and see how I can support them with it.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:45 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
I haven't tried that one yet. I will have to give it a look. Thanks for sharing! What question types does it use?
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:46 PM EST
Question 2 is coming up!
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:46 PM EST
Anyone using quizlet as a formative assessment tool versus digital learning tool?
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q2: What app do you like for digital portfolios or curation? Share an example if you have one.
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
@jdeek
I definitely will! What do you like about Zaption?
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
.
@Bstamm00
@FarleyJeffrey
yeah I'm finally checking out
@GetKahoot
this school year and it was fun!
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BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
MC, free response. T can give feedback while Ss working.
https://t.co/Ke9WMlit0w
has a GIF on it that shows it in action
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
Jumping in
#txed
. First time here. Monica, Special Education teacher.
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
A2 So many! Wix and Weebly have great options, &
@CanvasLMS
has an amazing portfolio where students can use asst submissions and more!
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
Looks like I need to chack out
@goformative
. Thanks for sharing
@BriannaRapini
#txed
https://t.co/937SUFHf8E
BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
MC, free response. T can give feedback while Ss working.
https://t.co/Ke9WMlit0w
has a GIF on it that shows it in action
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
.
@Bstamm00
good question. Trying to think of how Quizlet can be used in formative assessment with their built-in metrics.
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
A1: My favorite app is
@GetKahoot
!
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
@edutechgirl
HI Monica! We are glad you can join us. Jump right in.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
@pwagnerlcisd
have you tried quizalize?
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
@jdeek
ok thanks. I'll look into it
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
@LnChase81
I really like
@weebly
. So easy to use yet gives Ts and Ss quite a bit of control still.
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BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
A1 So many resources! Fun to switch it up so the kids (and I) don't get bored!
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
A2: Using GAFE. Simple and easy to use. Will be training teachers this weekend on this and how it can apply to students.
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
.
@edutechgirl
welcome, Monica! We're glad to have you. Discussing formative assessment tools tonight so jump in!
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
@LnChase81
@CanvasLMS
is the canvaslms free? is it public or private as far as student privacy?
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
---> Q2
#TXed
https://t.co/LhNJX8sQom
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q2: What app do you like for digital portfolios or curation? Share an example if you have one.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
@edutechgirl
welcome Monica! jump right in! :)
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@weebly
Yes! We had a bit of trouble having mult Ss sign up once (spam filters), so that was a struggle, but I like it!
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
I am a big fan of
@msonenote
. It stores everything, is very intuitive and searchable, and is easy to share across devices.
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BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@pwagnerlcisd
I have not heard of quizalize! Definitely will check it out- what do you like most about it?
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
Which tools in the
#GAFE
suite are most useful for you? There are so many!
#TXed
https://t.co/nirSYdfIO7
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
A2: Using GAFE. Simple and easy to use. Will be training teachers this weekend on this and how it can apply to students.
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
@oJaison
you are already talking beyond my knowledge/experience. See students use as a study tool.
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curious if it could be used as more
BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
A2 Definitely need to be better about digital portfolios, but currently have kids post their products on
@KidblogDotOrg
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@CanvasLMS
has a free option. The Student portfolio can be public, public with a link, password protected, or private.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
@pwagnerlcisd
I have not tried yet either...but came across it last month. will test it out and report back..lol
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@oJaison
Google Drive and its sister apps (Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@msonenote
Love oneNote! So powerful!
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@LnChase81
@CanvasLMS
is not free, but REALLY great. They have a deal with region 11 & my district bought for 2 years
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@LnChase81
@CanvasLMS
ooooh! will research asap! :)
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
@Bstamm00
well I know you can track points on Quizlet. I guess it's a way to track progress. Maybe monitor speed on certain modes?
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@oJaison
I use
@quizlet
with my daughter for study practice. Share the file with her Ts. Easy to use. Fun for review.
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counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
A2: I use
@livebinders
as one of my curation tools.
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Same here. I'm far more into OneNote than any other notetaking app. Took some getting used to for me though.
#TXed
https://t.co/LyPk0vp7eN
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
I am a big fan of
@msonenote
. It stores everything, is very intuitive and searchable, and is easy to share across devices.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
@EDpuzzle
me too. makes flipping easier also!
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@KelleyJAndrews
@CanvasLMS
https://t.co/14jrE9d4la
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
.
@pwagnerlcisd
@Bstamm00
I love stealing
@quizlet
"decks" from people. Makes it so easy to study new topics.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
I like
@KidblogDotOrg
. very simple format. Not much control to change, but forces Ss to really concentrate on task at hand.
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ShaundaD
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
Chiming in...Shaunda from Allen. We are a
@CanvasLMS
district & it is amazing.
@seesaw
is an awesome digital portfolio tool.
#TXED
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
@oJaison
I would think that drive would be great for this. Folder sharing option would go a long way
@edutechgirl
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
Question 3 is coming up!
#TXed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
@oJaison
It is all we use on our team. So easy to share and collaborate.
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@oJaison
Yes, it does!
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@BeckyEdu
@KidblogDotOrg
sad part is they went to paid. My Ts are switching to
@edublogs
now
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TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
Q3: What is your favorite movie making app? Tell about any pros/cons...
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A2 Our campus is going hard with portfolios next year...not sure what platform google sites?
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wish is was easier to use!
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
@ShaundaD
Thanks for joining us and sharing Shaunda.
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
@counselortechie
can you collaborate with
@LiveBinders
?
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A3: I honestly have very little experience making videos. Looking forward to others' answers on this Q.
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A3: For those experiences in making videos, how did you get started?
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edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A3: Photostory. Simple and easy to use. Great slideshow making and can get people comfortable before going to video-making.
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A3: New favorite is
@telestory
app. So easy and fun. Had El and 2ndary Ts falling in love with it at a training Monday.
#txed
ShaundaD
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
if you set a Sites template, t is easier for sure. We use them at some campuses.
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A3 imovie is our go-to. also like doink!
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Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
@oJaison
@pwagnerlcisd
ha! This was my 1st experience with
@quizlet
. Stole a
#harrypotter
deck to share with the campus HP club.
#TXed
ajwalker101
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
@oJaison
The more I share with others about the power of
#OneNote
, the more people see the possibilities/advantages over Google Drive.
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
Maybe just come up with one specific template?
#TXed
https://t.co/XSSKnsSipp
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A2 Our campus is going hard with portfolios next year...not sure what platform google sites?
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wish is was easier to use!
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
A3 iMovie is the flagship, but also really liking
https://t.co/4wfmcjHWMQ
now
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
@ShaundaD
we found that out. looking for a good one! :)
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
@ShaundaD
did you make or find one?
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
@oJaison
I had to dive in. I've always rec'd iMovie, but never truly done it, but then was forced to for grad school. Soo easy!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
Oh yeah Google Drive has nothing that compares to OneNote imo. Or does it???
#TXed
https://t.co/cDbKqltZpz
ajwalker101
Feb 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
@oJaison
The more I share with others about the power of
#OneNote
, the more people see the possibilities/advantages over Google Drive.
#txed
laffinglibrary
Feb 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
A3: for my kinder and 1st gr I like 30 hands or shadow puppet apps
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BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
A3: LOVE Camtasia but not free. Moviemaker still great free option. WeVideo for Chrome app. iMovie for Apple.PowerDirector for Android
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KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
@oJaison
we need a good one. on my todo list!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
.
@LnChase81
but what if you don't have a mac :(
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pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:00 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
Agree with Camtasia. Amazing but not free. Tough for campus wide push.
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mandymtaylor
Feb 17 @ 10:00 PM EST
@oJaison
A3: iMovie trailers are so easy and great for elementary kiddos: bk talks, science findings, etc.
#TXed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:00 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
thanks for cross and multi-platform options! love it
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LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:00 PM EST
@oJaison
iPad? I did all my iMovie editing on the iPad. My 9 yo does it for his youtube channel, too (don't ask?!? you've met him!)
#txed
TedHiff
Feb 17 @ 10:01 PM EST
A3.
@zaption
is an amazing tool!
#TXed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:01 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
Thank you for sharing!
#txed
BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 10:01 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
I agree. Camtasia is just so good...I really wish there was a free or low cost option for schools.
#txed
ajwalker101
Feb 17 @ 10:01 PM EST
@oJaison
#OneNote
keeps innovating new features for teachers along with
#Office365
. My district's Google, but that may change
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:01 PM EST
A3 YouTube actually has an excellent video editing tool now, too! And it's free!
#TXEd
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
@LnChase81
@oJaison
gotten much more powerful on the iPad I think. Either that or I am finally discovering all it can do.
#imovie
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oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
.
@LnChase81
ha! I still have the first iPad from 2010. No camera and it's only good for reading e-books these days lol
#TXed
.
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
@TedHiff
@zaption
I am a fan as well. Great working with youtube.
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
@ajwalker101
@oJaison
We are
#GAFE
and now also
#office365
It's a fun line to walk, but great tools for each!
#txed
BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@ShaundaD
Is the
#GoogleSite
iPad friendly? We are 1:1 and definitely need something that is compatible.
#txed
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
Screencastify has been suggested to me but I don't have much experience with movies, so I'm not sure.
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:03 PM EST
.
@LnChase81
so the lesson here is Jaison needs to upgrade his tech. I've been thinking about buying a MacBook but too many laptops!
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:03 PM EST
@oJaison
We need to do a gofundme and get you a new iPad!
#txed
BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 10:03 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
Thanks, haha it's been lots of trial and error with different devices.
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:03 PM EST
@ajwalker101
@oJaison
We are an Office365 district and have not looked back. Great product.
#txed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:04 PM EST
Question 4 is coming up!
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:04 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
@KelleyJAndrews
@ShaundaD
I would say no. You need to build
#googlesites
on a desktop environment
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:04 PM EST
Wow I was JUST about to say how I dislike
#Office365
but might need to rethink it...
@pwagnerlcisd
@LnChase81
@ajwalker101
#TXed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
Thoughts on Screencastify or other Screencasting services?
#TXed
https://t.co/XSKxtZ2WrY
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:02 PM EST
Screencastify has been suggested to me but I don't have much experience with movies, so I'm not sure.
#txed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
Q4: Everyone loves a good book. Share a favorite book creation or story-telling app!
#TXed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
amazing the things you can do on the iPad these days. Have played with GarageBand too. Greatness!
@LnChase81
@oJaison
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
@oJaison
@pwagnerlcisd
@ajwalker101
Have you seen Office
@sway
? Rethink it. And
@OneNoteEDU
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
@oJaison
@LnChase81
@ajwalker101
like anything else, it has to be done right.
#txed
stony12270
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
A3: Love iMovie and Final Cut Pro for Apple iOS! iMovie is easy to use. Final Cut Pro is expensive 😁 similar interfaces
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@pwagnerlcisd
@oJaison
and appsmash that garageband into iMovie!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
I have a Microsoft Surface tablet but it's first-gen and so clunky. I'd hate to record videos on there...
#TXed
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
@oJaison
I've not used it enough to have any thoughts about it. Sorry.
#TXed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
#TXed
https://t.co/QyEhYHfwWR
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
@oJaison
@LnChase81
I love my MacBook for home use but for school I enjoy using my Chromebook, since we are a
#gafe
district.
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
@ShaundaD
good point Becky..we need some research..asap. :)
#txed
hard when you are a gafe district, but apple tech.
stony12270
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
A3: For
@Windows
I love Movie Maker! Free and easy to use!
#MIEExpert
#TXed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
A4: Can I still submit Photostory? ;)
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:06 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
wish my district would decide what they are. We have a little bit of everything. Little support for any.
@oJaison
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
@LnChase81
@oJaison
@ajwalker101
Agree! We are looking into Delve as well to see what it can do. Kind of like pinterest for 365
#txed
BeckyEdu
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
A4: Students have used keynote or google slides to create pages to import into iMovie!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
I've started playing with Sway. Wanted to make a quick proposal and haven't gotten back to it lol
#TXed
https://t.co/SLurCEou4O
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:05 PM EST
@oJaison
@pwagnerlcisd
@ajwalker101
Have you seen Office
@sway
? Rethink it. And
@OneNoteEDU
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
A4 Storyboardthat is great!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
@counselortechie
it's fine I was asking for the other
#TXed
participants
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
@BeckyEdu
I do that with
@canva
as well!
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:07 PM EST
@counselortechie
screencastify is good! :) easy!
#txed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
A3: I forgot about SnagIt! Love it.
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
@oJaison
I like
@TouchCastApp
. Cool functions. Google Hangouts OnAir is good too. Had success with both.
#TXed
@counselortechie
HStoriegamified
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
A4 I haven't done much of this in math but would something like
@PowToon
work ?
#txed
BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
A4: Interested to read responses on this! For storytelling, I do love podcasting - easy for Ss to create + Audacity is awesome for it
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
A4: I have found nothing better than
@BookCreatorApp
. Love that you can export as a video. Easy to share with parents.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
@edutechgirl
yes! :)
#txed
ajwalker101
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
@oJaison
@pwagnerlcisd
@LnChase81
So many innovations to see in
#Office365
Check out
#YouTube
for Tt already using
@Microsoft_EDU
#TXed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
@HStoriegamified
@PowToon
Yes! Forgot about that. I used that for my trainings in my district.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:09 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@BookCreatorApp
me too.easy on ipad!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:09 PM EST
Wait say more about how this exports as a video? What does that mean?
#TXed
https://t.co/DzEHbKVlHz
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
A4: I have found nothing better than
@BookCreatorApp
. Love that you can export as a video. Easy to share with parents.
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:09 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@ajwalker101
@oJaison
hoping to convince our district to blend the two (gafe/office365)
#wantthebestofBOTHworlds
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:09 PM EST
@HStoriegamified
Sure!
@PowToon
can be used for just about anything when you use your imagination.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:09 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@oJaison
@TouchCastApp
@counselortechie
is it multi-platform?
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:10 PM EST
A4: flipsnack and issuu are both great. Got our student newspaper in on e latter. Upped their game!
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:10 PM EST
@counselortechie
let me help! Walk on over!
#itsalifesaver
#txed
ajwalker101
Feb 17 @ 10:10 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@LnChase81
@oJaison
I was BLOWN away by
#Delve
introductory video posted to
#YouTube
the other day. WOW!
#TXed
BriannaRapini
Feb 17 @ 10:10 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@BookCreatorApp
A4: Will have to check this out- it looks free? Awesome. Love concept of students publishing eBooks!
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:10 PM EST
@oJaison
create digital book w the app. Record video, audio within the app. Then you can export as video. Brings everything in.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
@Bstamm00
love smore also. good for science projects also..:)
#txed
ShaundaD
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
A4:
@puppet
& sock puppet edu are great for books and story telling.
#TXed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
.
@counselortechie
@SVicGlass
Is it possible to use
@RemindHQ
without having it tell people they've joined a "class"?
#TXed
EvanPayneGCISD
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
.
@gcisdhumanities
#GCISDchat
#edchat
#TXed
#Educoach
https://t.co/r7oe4msOTX
coolcatteacher
Feb 17 @ 10:08 PM EST
AWESOME 12 Rules Of Great Teaching via
@teachthought
@sylviaduckworth
https://t.co/BOaRLoRe2f
#edchat
https://t.co/DRlQGvF6bP
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
@BriannaRapini
@BookCreatorApp
There is a free trial. If you fall in love (and you will) it is paid after that.
#worthit
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
#txed
is on fire this evening! gotta go through all these great apps and ideas!
#techtornado
!
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:11 PM EST
@SVicGlass
I can't hang out with you because I might change my career!! Lol
#TXed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
yes. That said, don't thank it's made it to android.
#TXed
@oJaison
@TouchCastApp
@counselortechie
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
YES. Cannot believe that I did not find
#txed
until now!
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
A4:
@TXED
not sure if it's an app but our Ss love
@Storybird
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
.
@pwagnerlcisd
iiiiinteresting
#TXed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
Question 5 is coming up!
#TXed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
Q5: Flipping out! Tell about your favorite app for flipping your curriculum.
#TXed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
@edutechgirl
hahah! well, I am glad you found us! :) :)
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:13 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
have a campus account for events and newsletters. Share it with our fine arts folks as well.
#TXed
HStoriegamified
Feb 17 @ 10:13 PM EST
A5 when I flipped I ❤️
@EDpuzzle
so easy to use
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:14 PM EST
A5 Flipping app faves are: Explain Everything and Edpuzzle. Plus Google Classroom/Forms!
#txed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:14 PM EST
A5: Blendspace.
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:14 PM EST
A5:
@zaption
is great for flipping. I also like
@edpuzzle
.
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:14 PM EST
If student love it we make an exception ;-)
#TXed
https://t.co/Y67UEIyCnL
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:12 PM EST
A4:
@TXED
not sure if it's an app but our Ss love
@Storybird
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
A5
@CanvasLMS
does it all and embeds my fav content, too! If there's an embed code, you can put it in Canvas! Just amazing!
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
@counselortechie
come on!
#js
♡ how you blend your love for Edtech into counseling. It works!
#txed
TedHiff
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
For staff presentations or PD. I like Screencast-O-Matic
@screencasto
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
@edutechgirl
I made one today for seed dispersal! good for differentiation also. menus, resources
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@explainevrythng
is a great tool too. I forget more tools than I remember!
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
A5
@CanvasLMS
finally has our teachers dabbling in this!
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
@LnChase81
@CanvasLMS
Screencast-o-matic for videos, embed
#GAFE
, embed
#office365
, embed
@edpuzzle
, embed
@nearpod
The list goes on!
#txed
katiescholz75
Feb 17 @ 10:16 PM EST
A5: Educreations is a great tool for flipping lessons too
#TXed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:16 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@zaption
@edpuzzle
gimme pros and cons for these Paul! :)
#txed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:16 PM EST
@SVicGlass
@counselortechie
YES! Really love her ideas. Inspiring me to mix love for edtech into my Special Education program.
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:17 PM EST
@LnChase81
@CanvasLMS
plus, very easy for students to submit their products that they've created, easy to grade, quizzes, portfolios
#txed
LybargerK
Feb 17 @ 10:17 PM EST
A5 I know it's old, but screencastomatic is great too
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:18 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@zaption
pros: easy to use, records results for you (data always important). Cons: need internet (true of most things)
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:18 PM EST
@LybargerK
great tool, use it to make videos and share them with my teachers and Ss
#txed
TedHiff
Feb 17 @ 10:19 PM EST
@TodaysMeet
is another favorite for staff mtgs any classrooms.
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:19 PM EST
.
@edutechgirl
random: there are a lot of SpEd/ability-related conferences coming up. I can share if you're interested!
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:19 PM EST
@TedHiff
@TodaysMeet
Great sandbox for backchanneling!
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:19 PM EST
Simple...and FREE! Record your screen and audio as you manipulate what is needed.
#txed
https://t.co/GIVYjxOmOh
TedHiff
Feb 17 @ 10:15 PM EST
For staff presentations or PD. I like Screencast-O-Matic
@screencasto
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:19 PM EST
@LybargerK
old but still a staple!
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:20 PM EST
@ShaundaD
Yes! I work with
@lizgrant
and presented on developing a meaningful training plan for Canvas!
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:20 PM EST
@LybargerK
Love that program. Sharing it tomorrow again. Hi Kim!
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:20 PM EST
random faves: padlet and corkulous (brainstorming mostly)
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:21 PM EST
A5 can't name just one. I love using
@canva
to create
@ThingLink
& throw them into a
@tackk
! Then I post in Google+ & campus blog!
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:21 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
Both great! Ts are now asking Ss to use Padlet for product creation, too!
#txed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
Question 6 is coming up!
#TXed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
@SVicGlass
@canva
@ThingLink
@tackk
appsmashing professional!!!!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
.
@edutechgirl
a bunch of ability-related conferences. A couple of them are in Houston!
#TXed
https://t.co/IhY9Ck5Esy
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
Wow! I have done a few of these together, but never all at once.
#inawe
#txed
https://t.co/hGdbyJ0EmQ
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:21 PM EST
A5 can't name just one. I love using
@canva
to create
@ThingLink
& throw them into a
@tackk
! Then I post in Google+ & campus blog!
#txed
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
@oJaison
please share your tools for a flipped classroom. You taught my son and I was impressed how you flipped your Algebra class
#txed
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:23 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
love
@padlet
#txed
TXEDMod
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:23 PM EST
Q6: Favorite teaching tool app...what app could you not live without? Why?
#TXed
singinaurora
Feb 17 @ 10:23 PM EST
@FarleyJeffrey
@GetKahoot
Our district set the world record last yr for the largest Kahoot! A big hit here.
#TXed
#proudtobemusd
#MIEExpert
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:23 PM EST
@counselortechie
I remember! I was wondering why your name sounded so familiar when I saw it! I make a lot of my own stuff.
#TXed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:24 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@canva
@ThingLink
@Tackk
this has become an almost daily occurance. Canva makes MY dreams happen! lol
#TXED
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:24 PM EST
A6 Stage Pro app - GREAT way to use iPad as a doc camera, insert pics, annotate, and create a screen video!
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:24 PM EST
A6:
@msonenote
hands down. I put everything there...notes, files, audio, video...you name it.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:24 PM EST
A6 Google classroom with drive...LMS, collaboration, grading w/flubaroo, assignment turn-in, forms, organization!
#txed
counselortechie
Feb 17 @ 10:24 PM EST
.
@SmorePages
@padlet
are a couple that I add into my professional development
@livebinders
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:25 PM EST
@counselortechie
mostly we used Youtube videos that I'd curate with short Google Forms quizzes. I'd also have them take notes on hdts
#TXed
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:25 PM EST
A6: GAFE for collaborating and Twitter for learning. Point blank.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:25 PM EST
@SVicGlass
@canva
@ThingLink
@Tackk
I clearly need to play more with it.examples??
#txed
esp. of your app-smashing! :)
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:25 PM EST
A6: Voxer. I get the fastest answers when I need to figure something out. I need sources of feedback.
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:26 PM EST
A6
@CanvasLMS
huge tool for blended classroom - embed, embed, embed and reuse everything you already have! Grading, collaboration&more
#txed
LybargerK
Feb 17 @ 10:26 PM EST
#txed
@LOTELAMARCisd
great technology tools to use in your LOTE class discussed here. CU here!
https://t.co/QBqd8s25m1
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:22 PM EST
@LybargerK
Yes. Every Wednesday at 8:30. I am one of the moderators.
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:26 PM EST
@SVicGlass
@KelleyJAndrews
not necessarily Ed related, but I've Been loving
@canv
has been my personal and school branding tool.
#TXed
ShaundaD
Feb 17 @ 10:26 PM EST
@edutechgirl
Amen!
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:26 PM EST
@oJaison
I have just not gotten into Voxer. I guess I haven't been doing anything to the place I want. Even Twitter suffers lately.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:27 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@oJaison
I am on Voxer with
@BeckyEdu
this very second..lol
#txed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:27 PM EST
In my role,
@twitter
@instagram
@facebook
are apps I use most. Sharing info, learning, school story.
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@oJaison
@BeckyEdu
are there communities you follow on voxer? Sorry for my ignorance. Can't find time.
#txed
ShaundaD
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
A6:
@seesaw
for capturing daily learning, parent connection and blog feature.
@CanvasLMS
for
https://t.co/nG0Bf5TcB0
Classroom too
#TXed
Bstamm00
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
feeling you here, brother!
#TXed
@oJaison
edutechgirl
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@oJaison
Voxer is hard for me because I processed written things faster than auditory.
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@Bstamm00
@KelleyJAndrews
@canva
absolutely!I need canva to look closer into edtech.But I know they are huge in marketing businesses.
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@ShaundaD
@seesaw
@CanvasLMS
mostly my team, need to find more!
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:28 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@KelleyJAndrews
@oJaison
@BeckyEdu
Yes, absolutely! Most of mine I've been added to! Great way to connect!
#txed
SVicGlass
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
@KelleyJAndrews
@canva
@ThingLink
@Tackk
check out one of my last creations:
https://t.co/ymTuIVJnW1
#txed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
@edutechgirl
@pwagnerlcisd
@oJaison
@voxer
can be text, voice, video, pics.
#txed
pwagnerlcisd
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
@LnChase81
@KelleyJAndrews
@oJaison
@BeckyEdu
need to open that app again. Someone find me 20 minutes!
#txed
KelleyJAndrews
- Moderator
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
@LnChase81
@pwagnerlcisd
@oJaison
@BeckyEdu
let me know of good edu ones!
#txed
oJaison
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
.
@pwagnerlcisd
@KelleyJAndrews
@BeckyEdu
yep!
#Edumatch
is definitely one to check out. I'll have to find a link
#TXed
LnChase81
Feb 17 @ 10:29 PM EST
@pwagnerlcisd
@KelleyJAndrews
@oJaison
@BeckyEdu
FOCUS!
#txed