We welcome all educators to join #AppleEDUchat every Tuesday. Our ADEs host chats from both Europe and the Americas with an incredible lineup of topics to spark conversation. Share your ideas & stories and connect with this global community. Join at 6pm PST or 9pm EST.
Wes Molyneaux. Former anatomy and physiology teacher. Now director of technology integration in Elkhart, IN. Looking forward to learning from everyone! #AppleEDUchat
Kristen K-5th technology teacher from GA. Not a science girl but I love collaborating and learning with all of you and your brilliant minds #appleeduchat
A1 Brain pop for quick lessons or reviewing student's knowledge and understanding, @edpuzzle for quick assessments, @Flipgrid for capturing science experiments, thoughts, ideas, and reflections, and various apps for measuring. #appleeduchat
Mike here! MS tech and integration teacher from NJ but now teaching and living in Guadalajara, Mexico. I'm a 'wish-I-was' a science teacher. Love working the tech-science collab units #appleeduchat
A1 Brain pop for quick lessons or reviewing student's knowledge and understanding, @edpuzzle for quick assessments, @Flipgrid for capturing science experiments, thoughts, ideas, and reflections, and various apps for measuring. #appleeduchat
Science is the best because there are so many to choose from. @pascoscientific probes, VR and AR expiditions, hands on models and toys. So many modealities for applied learning. #AppleEDUchat
You mean like this? ;) Made during an exploration of surface tension. Camera is seriously one of the best tools available You mean like this? #AppleEDUchat
Q2 - What ways can we increase the experts in the room for science literacy? What resources are available for connecting students to experts in science? #AppleEDUchat
Love that kids can mark up and label pictures immediately after they take them. Then they can bring them into pages or @BookCreatorApp and add more details or explain their thinking #appleeduchat
A1 - I also love @Flocabulary for introducing and exploring content. I was a SS teacher and would their current events #WeekInRap videos to dive into science topics. #appleeduchat
A2: @Flipgrid allows my students to connect directly with scientists around the world and directly ask them questions about the topic we are exploring. #AppleEDUChat
A2). As A professor I can tell you that many professors would love the opportunity to Skype or to connect with your classroom. It's not only fun but it also helps their #broaderimpacts for grants. #AppleEDUChat
Q2 - What ways can we increase the experts in the room for science literacy? What resources are available for connecting students to experts in science? #AppleEDUchat
A2: I love giving Ss recommendations for following on Instagram, particularly for microbiology, there are some great experts sharing their work on there 👍🏼#AppleEDUchat
A2 I have been reading a lot about Skype lessons. Right now, it's inviting actual experts from previous connections to come to school and talk to my students #appleeduchat
Been itching to use @PartnersInRes or Skype in the Classroom to connect with global experts. Make connections for students to true scientists #AppleEDUchat
Q2 - What ways can we increase the experts in the room for science literacy? What resources are available for connecting students to experts in science? #AppleEDUchat
A1: One thing our littles love is the Proscope (handheld microscope that syncs to iPad). We haven't busted it out much this year but they love using it to look closely at objects and generate questions or make observations #appleeduchat
A2: Non-science teacher response. I get on twitter and say, “Hey! I need a _____. Who knows one?” It worked when I needed a storm chaser to speak to my class. Now I’ve got 4! #AppleEDUchat
A2 - TED talks and other like videos are great for introducing students to cutting edge ideas from experts across the various science and tech fields. Great place to start! #appleeduchat
A2 a dream of mine is to have students talk to an astronaut and ask them questions about space. But the school year is almost over and I didn't have a science unit #appleeduchat
How cool would that be?! There was a webcast years ago with @Cmdr_Hadfield when he was boss man of the ISS. Amazing. Would be mind-blowing to do an actual video call #AppleEDUchat
A2: Non-science teacher response. I get on twitter and say, “Hey! I need a _____. Who knows one?” It worked when I needed a storm chaser to speak to my class. Now I’ve got 4! #AppleEDUchat
A2: Ss read Night of the Twisters and then connected online with a local meteorologist to learn and ask questions. Reaching out to experts makes learning relevant #appleeduchat
A2: 8th graders created the Periodic Network are students personified an element and had to interact with each other. Then I had college students & other teachers ask them Qs. Ss were eager to answer Qs right! #AppleEDUchat
Q2 - What ways can we increase the experts in the room for science literacy? What resources are available for connecting students to experts in science? #AppleEDUchat
No worries. Welcome. We have some cool resources being shared for exploring content, connecting to experts, and now BUILDING content. FUN! #AppleEDUchat
2 ways: use the university directory and email or if you don't know who to contact, contact the office of research or public relations. They will help #AppleEDUchat
You should check out NASA’s DLN. They have many topics and experts that will share. Some let your learners suggest the topic. It doesn’t have to just be science. #AppleEDUchat
Try connecting through science education/student teachers! Our district did this a few years ago and it was super cool! Physics is super fun too! Our kids went over and did a “mad scientist” at the local university and it was great!! Maybe reach out on Twitter! #AppleEDUchat
A3: I standby the benefits of having ads create #Stopmotion animations of complex biological processes, really challenges their understanding and helps develop it #AppleEDUchat
Professors and college students love working with k12 educators and students. At @UOzarks our Science Day is a big hit every year, with our students running activities/experiments for younger visitors. @DrCatalase#AppleEDUchat
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@PerkyScience, @DrTerriC, @UOzarks, @DrCatalase
Oh yeah…such a powerful way to engage students. Can see what they understand and ways they can still grow. Very good assessment and way to build #sciencecommunicationskills#AppleEDUchat
Student made video- using iMovie, Explain Everything& others - we have a channel of Thermodynamics for the people! #AppleEDUchathttps://t.co/j1U8ODXBqz
A3 - I am a screencast addict! Being able to create tailored content in your own voice for your own students is such a game changer. Having Ss create their own can be powerful. I am fan of Screencast-o-matic. Free and easy. #AppleEDUchat
A3 the best tool is still a blank piece of paper, some pretty clear instructions, expectations and you'll be amazed at their work. Nothing can replace the human touch #appleeduchat
A3. The iPad is such a powerful creation tool in the science classroom - from making measurements to recording evidence to reporting out. #AppleEDUchat
A3: Since the science content is secondary for my ELA class, Vlogging works best. For initial creations my Ss use Clips, then move to iMove. Video format allows the Ss to assimilate the science with the literature for a deeper understanding of the text #AppleEDUChat
A3: Love combing the physical and digital by bringing in animal hearts and brains for students to experience along with @Nearpod tools! It’s a great way to create meaningful reflections using collaborative boards. #AppleEDUchat
A3: depends on the age/task- @nysci has some great apps for modeling, also Nova labs for older students and Tinybop for younger ones #AppleEDUchathttps://t.co/eARjsT8LKC
Would immediately point to @GoogleForEdu, Keynote, iMovie, Garageband, iMotion for time-lapse videos and once again, their own cameras. Modern tech is amazing for documenting experiences #AppleEDUchat
A3: #Clips has been fantastic this year for creating content. I also love @BookCreatorApp and Stop Motion Videos. @DoInkTweets is awesome for creating fun content that puts you right into the action #appleeduchat
A3. The Numbers app on iPad is a great way for Ss to create multi tabbed science lab books. You can add charts, tables, images, and even videos of their lab experience. Video is a great way for students and teachers to find potential sources of error in their labs. #AppleEDUchat
I really like how it gives them so many ways to record labs and other learning. From photos, to time lapse and so much more. There is power in the versatility #AppleEDUchat
A3: as always... CLIPS! Our kids did a rock study with clips where they identified different types of rocks and shared their knowledge through video (which they LOVED!!!!!) #AppleEDUchat
My students have used the slo-mo feature to get more accurate time data. They put a jumbo stopwatch in the background and record it with the action/interaction. #AppleEDUchat
A4 2 years ago we were learning about different body systems, students used a stop motion app to create an informational video about different systems. I was blown away tbh #appleeduchat
A4: My kids have created several books in iBooks Author to teach others science content - looking forward to creating small books this year to teach elementary kids about the Sustainable Development Goals
https://t.co/yk0X1So2Cg#TeachSDGs#AppleEDUchat
A3 Used to work with a biology professor who made 3D models (VR and printed) of blood vessels using an electron microscope and an imaging program called Amira. One of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. #AppleEDUchat
A4: I've been using Seesaw this year and created a butterfly activity for when we learn about insects. The students label the life cycle parts and label the parts of the butterfly. #AppleEDUchat
Sometimes! I agree that makes compelling animation. I’m also a fan of how easy it is to bring other video/web/pics into EE for annotation - like this refrigerator we brought into class & analyzed #AppleEDUchat
Anyone hungry for some fried pickle? When electricity passes through salt solutions (ie pickle brine) the sodium ions glow as a result of their qualities as a resistor.
Who needs to launch a rocket when you have pickles?
#FCSinspired@ScienceYYC@MindFuelca@principalfero
A4. My students make multitouch books. One of my favs was one on Galileo instruments. When the topic is open. Science can rise to the top. #appleeduchat
A4. Hand drawn animation of muscle contraction. Students created these to summarize their learning of the process. When we started using these student created animations understanding skyrocketed. #AppleEDUchat
I think that the visuals they create help so much. We pull all these types of student artifacts out right before state testing. Powerful way to review! #AppleEDUchat
Agreed with @DrTerriC - collaborative multi-touch books are great- I did one with #Foodsci class on the history & science of foods, we will be expanding it this year The Story of Food https://t.co/umTbfNDzsM#AppleEDUChat
I love it when STEM is for a powerful purpose. I have 2 girls that are 3d printing adaptive tools for other students. Best projects ever! #helpwithlivingskills#AppleEDUchat
A5 the same tools to create content are the same tools that show me what my students are thinking and doing. Canva, Flipgrid, G Suite help me to leave feedback to students without others seeing my comments. #appleeduchat
A5: Again, @Flipgrid is a great tool for communication - this grid has Ss voicing their opinions on various science topics & collaborating with Ss around the world - join in on any conversation https://t.co/JQcfD8T4mz#AppleEDUchat
A5 the same tools to create content are the same tools that show me what my students are thinking and doing. Canva, Flipgrid, G Suite help me to leave feedback to students without others seeing my comments. #appleeduchat
I love it when STEM is for a powerful purpose. I have 2 girls that are 3d printing adaptive tools for other students. Best projects ever! #helpwithlivingskills#AppleEDUchat
A5: Ss use the notes app on iPad to draw out an explanation and use screen recorder to share voice, too. Don’t forget it could also be collaborative! The best way to show you know something is to teach it! #edtech#ipad#AppleEDUchat
A5 for the longest time, @padlet because students also get to see what their peers are thinking about. It helps set their thinking for the next session too #appleeduchat
The same tools that we used to create the content! Recording their thoughts during observation videos, reflections in clips, voice memos, @GoogleForEdu apps… the whole spectrum. Is what #edtech does so well - support improved communication #AppleEDUchat
A5: I use my equity sticks with my exit tickets. If a student gets the concept I put their stick in the cup, green end up; if not, red end is up. #AppleEDUchat
Second prototype was just #3dprinted today. And, they developed a button tool to help with getting dressed. Best part…the absolute joy of my scientist as she received feedback and more requests. #AppleEDUchat
Just saw a Padlet update where they can comment on posts now and favorite or like them - not sure how long that has been there but very cool! #AppleEDUchat
A5: Ss use the notes app on iPad to draw out an explanation and use screen recorder to share voice, too. Don’t forget it could also be collaborative! The best way to show you know something is to teach it! #edtech#ipad#AppleEDUchat
They are my kids go to. Once they try them I have to remind them to try other tools. They really are simple and look great when they are done. #AppleEDUchat
Agreed with @DrTerriC - collaborative multi-touch books are great- I did one with #Foodsci class on the history & science of foods, we will be expanding it this year The Story of Food https://t.co/umTbfNDzsM#AppleEDUChat
what the what?! I’m hoping that’s new because that would made things so much better. Ss were asking how they could do that during the lesson! #AppleEDUchat
I'm doing my ISTE certification and it sounds like Flipgrid can help in that my students can record their solutions to a problem and I can upload it to FlipGrid. #AppleEDUchat
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@WaytoBeK3, @jdeinhammer, @teacherforest, @seanmarnold, @DiscoveryEd, @Flipgrid, @SkypeClassroom
A4. I had students create 90 second Anatomist biographies and chemistry review guides using @Flipgrid. I have created several @MetaverseApp experiences for student to review and learn new science content. #AppleEDUchat
@padlet has so many great features. I love that students can easily add videos and voice comments. I totally agree about the collaborative/open nature! Such a great tool! #AppleEDUchat
I feel like I am going to have a lot of ideas to roll out with students tomorrow. #AppleEDUchat is good for this inspiration. Thank you for these ideas! Question 5 coming up soon.
A5: ❤️ @NotabilityApp because it levels the playing field for so many students and gives great access for those who need the extra features #AppleEDUChat#UDL
A6: give@time to explore things that make kids wonder. Also, don’t pretend we know everything. Kids respect that we too need to look for answers. It models curiosity and wonder. #AppleEDUchat
A6 gallery walks, videos, articles, combined with padlet for student questions. Group questions alike and have them think of ways on best to present their knowledge and understanding to their class. #appleeduchat
A6 - I would love to hear of any science teachers who have used a 20% time or student led project model. It seems like a cool fit for students exploring and collaborating deeper on a chosen topic. #appleeduchat
A6: Always giving students options and choices and letting them find their own path - students should be thinking creatively and finding ways to solve real world problems #AppleEDUchat
A6: By helping teachers create new workflows in the classroom that open doors for wonder, curiosity, and creation! An iPad is a powerful tool for changing the way teachers teach and students learn! #AppleEDUchat
A4 Have seen a number of students and faculty use stop-motion photography with microscopes to make videos tracking cell migration over time. Unfortunately, they don’t usually put them online since they’re part of research projects. #AppleEDUchat
A6: give@time to explore things that make kids wonder. Also, don’t pretend we know everything. Kids respect that we too need to look for answers. It models curiosity and wonder. #AppleEDUchat
Every community has organizations wanting to help schools. Jamestown, NY has the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. This Friday we are connecting with their researchers in the Costa Rican rainforest to share their research with fifth graders. #AppleEDUchat
A5: @Seesaw of course. It is a great way for students to share their thinking with the teacher and even the class. A great way to provide feedback personally and from the community #appleeduchat
I did a GIF only twitter chat for #ACSedChat once. It was amazing how deep the answers to real questions were. #AppleEDUchat I’d like to do another GIF only chat sometime soon.
A5: Custom 360 scene to get students to observe carefully and record details. No speaking allowed. (In this case, the sun is emitting, Earth has atmosphere, moon has none, aurora occurs at north/south poles, etc). View with Cardboard in 3D #AppleEDUchathttps://t.co/Kjm2EP8rLx
We’re 2 weeks out from a school wide Innovation Week. Each student takes on a project around a chosen theme and then it’s full speed ahead -focused on innovation, empathy and creative solutions to student identified problems #AppleEDUchat
A6:let kids explore and discover. They love it when they fell they are doing “real science”. When they can discover things on their own or see how their learning can impact others they are engaged. #AppleEDUchat
A6- If we continue to allow for INQUIRY based learning and choice in how they share their findings students will stay curious and engaged. #AppleEDUchat
The time lapse app works great for this. The only problem I've had is that our lights automatically turn off if there's no motion. So I had hours of darkness. #AppleEDUChat the sunrise was nice!!!
A6: Immediate and genuine feedback with students. Honesty in that this is a learning process and our understanding of science is continually growing. #AppleEDUchat
A6: give@time to explore things that make kids wonder. Also, don’t pretend we know everything. Kids respect that we too need to look for answers. It models curiosity and wonder. #AppleEDUchat
A6: Don't make everyone do the same thing... cookie cutter lessons. Allow students to drive the questions and figure out how best to share what they learned. #appleeduchat
A6 by giving students the tools to express themselves in and out of the classroom. iPads level the playing field among students of all abilities and by removing those barriers, students can create amazing products and spark curiosity amongst each other #AppleEDUchat
A2. Not a class but I run #SMARTteam where a small group of students learn the process of research (read sci articles, write abstract, design/present poster) with help from an active university researcher. #AppleEDUchat#science#MSOE#CBMatMSOE
Q2 - What ways can we increase the experts in the room for science literacy? What resources are available for connecting students to experts in science? #AppleEDUchat
A6 right now, I asked my students three questions, showed them the assessment rubric and my expectations. They have the freedom to choose how they want to present their responses to the questions #appleeduchat
So true. I invented #EmojiGrading a few years back at Institute in Miami. #AppleEDUchat Telling stories with emojis is awesome and brings back the age of hieroglyphs.
A4: Custom 360 Scene to get students to observe carefully and record details. No speaking allowed. (i.e. sun is emitting, earth has atmosphere, moon has none, aurora occurs at north and south poles, etc). View with cardboard in 3D. #AppleEDUchathttps://t.co/Kjm2EP8rLx
I agree! It's so wonderful to have accessibility tools that empower Ss in a seemless and private way! We use the speak screen and speak selection features regularly. #AppleEDUchat
I find that when I give students choice (even just using a menu of options) they tend to invest in the material and sharing so much more. #AppleEDUchat
A6 student conferences, students get really motivated when they feel their teachers affirm their work, when they have a choice on what parts they would like to work on/improve on too #appleeduchat
A5. @Flipgrid give students a familiar format to express their voice. I use lots of #sblchat rubrics to assess whatever method they choose to express understanding. #AppleEDUchat
We’ve found that having a real “customer”- someone outside the class who cares about the result- boosts curiosity & motivation big time. Ss like to help! #AppleEDUChat
Happens to me sometimes when I’m making a video in my office - modern technology getting in the way for a change. I know a faculty member who hung a homemade mobile in front of the light sensor in his lab to fix that - it actually worked. #AppleEDUchat
This is coupled with Ss doing “design”- using their STEM to create something. Like tomorrow, we are testing ice cream formulations for a client #NoReallyitisengineering#AppleEDUChat
The power of the camera is huge. My biggest take away is the number of ways we can share, comment, iterate and give feedback to each other to build greater collective understanding. #AppleEDUchat
A6: some of the best projects & lessons were when I took a step back and just let the students drive the lesson and output. I see this now when I work with teachers they are not sure at first but then run with it #AppleEDUChat
Oh yeah! We have a lot on our @lacrossescience Instagram account! From engineering challenges to triathlons to building bowling alleys and charging stations for them. @SpheroEdu is a powerful integration! Let me know if you want specifics. #AppleEDUchat
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@DrTerriC, @ProfVigeant, @Sphero, @lacrossescience, @SpheroEdu
A7- It doesn’t matter if they are 5 or 15, they ALL need to have their hands ON science and also have voice and choice in how to share their learning. #AppleEDUchat
Big ups to @jdeinhammer and @LLacrosse for hosting another incredible #AppleEduChat. Drinking from a fire hose like always with so many brilliant educators! Cheers everyone.
