#FWEdChat Archive
A weekly twitter chat moderated by Fort Worth ISD Technology Learning Coaches. Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CST
Tuesday May 23, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
1to1John
May 23 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Tonight we will discuss how to challenge yourself at the end of the year. Please introduce yourself and answer the question below
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Michael Cummings FWISD technology learning coach
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Opening I guess I am boring. I haven't really tried anything really new lately, but I taught a lot of online courses this year.
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Forgot...I'm Beverly technology learning coach Fort Worth ISD
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:03 PM EDT
That's a new challenge! Finding ways to reach more Ts is a great way to branch out. We need to do it more!
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In reply to @beverlyedtech
amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
EdTech Coach Passionate about student growth and creating meaningful learning experiences!
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Good evening
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I'm Daniel from
@FWISDTech
. I've challenged myself by delving more into
#google
and
#gsuite
hope to
#appscript
soon
edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:04 PM EDT
David - Technology Learning Coach. I’m discovering some new death metal and black metal bands. The more brutal the better!
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Michael Cummings FWISD technology learning coach. My new thing is going back to school after 15 years to get a second masters
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
What do we all need to know about?
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Yes! It was very effective too right? What a great way to reach your kids when you have to be out of the classroom.
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In reply to @MrGSpeechClass
amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I have loved learning about Epic books and the possibility to reach struggling readers digitally with free books! Student choice
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q1 My newest technology that I love is
@flipgrid
. So easy to use and fun!
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1
@padlet
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
What do we all need to know about?
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Recently i learned about
#booksnaps
, a FANTASTIC way to help Ss reflect on reading. This is an example from our book study
#LLAP
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edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: My vote is for
#Slack
as a tool for Ts & staff to hold meetings - parallels the usage of Twitter & easy to transfer skills.
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edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: Also just learned more about Snapchat Stories. Looks interesting and a way to leverage Ss already using social media.
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amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT
We should look into book snaps for students without using Snapchat. My mind is exploding with new ideas!
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:11 PM EDT
There are other tools you could use it with EC-8 Ss, I'm just not as familiar with some of the apps.
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In reply to @amberlie22
1to1John
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2: Enhancing instruction is the overall goal.
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2:
#booksnaps
will encourage engagement, and allow Ss to dig deeper into their reading
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2 I've been using flipgrid for student response. The students enjoy seeing each others responses. It allows more studeent voice.
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:14 PM EDT
I've really enjoyed our book study on Flipgrid (even though I'm behind).
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In reply to @beverlyedtech, @flipgrid
amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2) epic books allows for Ss to choose books on their level and allows Ts to monitor growth and assign books tailored to each Ss
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 when Ts use
@padlet
.com they are helping Ss collaborate with each other, their writing skills and more
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2: Enhancing instruction is the overall goal.
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: We also enhance
#assessment
by allowing Ss to share what they've learned in their own words & voice versus choosing an answer
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edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I’m looking at expanding the base of Slack users to include teachers. Good for online PD discussions w/o need for cameras.
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q3: What do you WANT to learn about?
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT
#deathtoscantrons
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: We also enhance
#assessment
by allowing Ss to share what they've learned in their own words & voice versus choosing an answer
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3 I would like to know more about using VR in the classroom.
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3: I'd like to spend time exploring technology that purports to help language learners and early readers. Open to suggestions!
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3: I would like to find more distance learning opportunities. Collaborate with Ts and Ss across the world!
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amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A3) I want practice using the tools we have to create inquiry based lessons.
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edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3:Something that engages Ss in a meaningful way but follows the principal of KISS for the sake of Ss & Ts.
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3 flipgrid and booksnap
1to1John
May 23 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q3: What do you WANT to learn about?
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Last question of the night: never stop challenging yourself
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Let's give them real problems to solve! Who knows what they could come up with?
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In reply to @amberlie22
beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q4 I would like to offer customized online training for each of my campuses next year.
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1to1MC
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A4 buy learning as much as I can from my awesome colleagues,
@TCEA
and the internet
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Last question of the night: never stop challenging yourself
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freckledtech
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A4: I want to do a lot more co-teaching and design. One a week at least. Has to be measurable and a touch ambitious!
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I'm inspired! I really want to do more of this.
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q4 I would like to offer customized online training for each of my campuses next year.
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amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A4) excited to work more with the curriculum writing teams!
#studentengagemet
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:29 PM EDT
It is hard to align schedules, we are all very busy these days. Why not work to allow everyone to personalize PD on their time?
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q4 I would like to offer customized online training for each of my campuses next year.
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A1: I really like the Connected Mind app.
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:05 PM EDT
What do we all need to know about?
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beverlyedtech
May 23 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Great conversation. It's been fun, but I got to run!
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1to1John
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Slack, Flipgrid, Ss choice, booksnaps, & much more. It looks like we've got some great new tools to try out before next year.
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A2: Connected Mind is a fantastic tool for teaching mind maps to students.
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edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: I want to get into more TwitterChats and other online PD opportunities.
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Great chat tonight!
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: I would like to learn more about the Classroom App and its effectiveness in the classroom.
amberlie22
May 23 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Thank you
@1to1John
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:33 PM EDT
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edtechritter
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A4: I would like to challenge myself to get Apple Teacher certified.
edtech_renegade
- Moderator
May 23 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Join us next week on the 30th at 7PM CDT for the last scheduled
#FWEdChat
of the 2016-7 school year. Until then…
#FWEdChat
B_outoftheBox
May 23 @ 8:50 PM EDT
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