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participatechat Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Let us know you're here. #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#LaEdChat @laedchat lets chat y'all

phyllissings Sep 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey all! Phyllis from Baton Rouge. I teach music/choir. #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Let us know you're here. #laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hello Tinashe. Paula here from New Orleans. I teach 4rh grade. #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

So, I want to talk about an article that's been making the rounds on SM. As a GCT and all around techie, it cut me deep. Thoughts? #laedchat

KellyStomps Sep 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi! This is Kelly. Looking forward to chatting tonight! #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

To summarize, it addresses the ethical implications of teachers who affiliate with tech companies #laedchat

laedchat - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#LaEdChat - Here's the link to the original article: https://t.co/PHsicS1Kgn

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT

To summarize, it addresses the ethical implications of teachers who affiliate with tech companies #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Def a relevant topic for the #LaEdChat and #edchat crowd. I think that teachers should be mindful of ANY affiliations- not just tech.

In reply to @mrsblanchetnet

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Personally, I felt unfairly indicted. I certainly don'tt get checks from Google or any other tech co. I share what I love! #laedchat

wileybrazier - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1: As a GCT, I think the certifications are a way to show expertise. Similar to a teaching certification. #LaEdChat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Ts who are disruptive voices in education are needed to shake things up and get things done right. #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I agree. Schools and organizations know that I can offer expertise in that area. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Ok next Q! Are you a “brand-name” teacher? Why or why not? #laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Getting to attend #DENSI2017 with the @DiscoveryEd team was the best PD I could ask for. Yes, I’m proud member of the #DEN. #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: I'm a Google girl. As a cert trainer/innovator, I make a living sharing how to use GSuite with Ts all over the US. #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

#laedchat A2: YES! I vet ed tech tools based on empirical research #nerd, so when I advocate for a brand, its all about improving classrooms

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2: Yes, I’m a brand. @plnaugle has a following and I share things I’m passionate abt in ed. with others all the time. #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: The Google Educator community has connected me to tech-savvy educators all over the world. The network is my why. #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A2: But that's me. and why I "brand." When I shout a solution to the rooftops, its never about the brand or the badges

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: I share freely and openly with others on SM and am proud of my influence. I’m an ambassador for several companies. #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: Great point! The brand I push more than any other is my personal brad. Along with the @learnlabnola. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @learnlabnola

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: Great point! The brand I push more than any other is my personal brand. Along with @learnlabnola. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @learnlabnola

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT

I think we have already touched on this next question #laedchat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: What are the pros/cons for teachers who decide to pursue tech company affiliations and/or certifications? #laedchat

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Corey former educator in Florida now an Account Executive with @SAFARIMontage in Louisiana, arriving a little late tonight #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: A con is that many tech tools change or disappear in the blink of an eye. It can be hard to keep up #laedchat

laedchat - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Welcome Corey! I'm sure you have some thoughts on tonights topic! #LaEdChat

In reply to @CoreyAppelbaum, @SAFARIMontage

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A3: Pro- the right, well-vetted affiliation can place you in a position to be an ed tech instructional leader in the future

wileybrazier - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3: "...teachers shell out an average of $600...it’s understandable that teachers would embrace free classroom technology." #LaEdChat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

“There was little rigorous research showing whether or not the new techs significantly improve student outcomes.” from the article #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Welcome! Happy you could join us. #laedchat

In reply to @CoreyAppelbaum, @SAFARIMontage

mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I agree!! I was half way through and was like... hmm.. I'm a name-brand teacher... who knew!! #laedchat

In reply to @mrsblanchetnet

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A1) very few cons but I may be biased considering I work in #edtech,these partnerships can only increase visibility to other ideas #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Q3: What are the pros/cons for teachers who decide to pursue tech company affiliations and/or certifications? #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A3 Con- Bandwagon effect. It's a real thing. We can't forget to vet. Swagg is cool, but school improvement is cooler

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Flexible seating is supported by brain research, as is much of what innovative Ts are doing in their classrooms. #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

It's OK. I had that same moment. Like OMG, they're talking about me...👀👀👀#laedchat

In reply to @mrsfritchie

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks so much, let us know if we can ever moderate & I'll bring @BYOTNetwork with me, we can speak about what we see nationwide! #LaEdChat

In reply to @mrsblanchetnet, @SAFARIMontage, @BYOTNetwork

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: I promote products I’ve used successfully in my own classroom. If I get a perk or two from mentioning them on SM so what? #LAEdChat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A3: This article provides a great vetting framework for #edtech tools. Y'all, I can't say #vet enough. https://t.co/XkqK2ktHRv

mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Hahahaha @mrsblanchetnet ...I was like, is this why they invited me!??! OMG.. dm next time, don't blast me. #laedchat

In reply to @mrsblanchetnet, @mrsblanchetnet

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: I've learned about some really great FREE products from passionate Ts. Like @flipgrid @peardeck & @GoNoodle to name a few. #laedchat

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Have you ever heard of @SAFARIMontage 😉 #LaEdChat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: I promote products I’ve used successfully in my own classroom. If I get a perk or two from mentioning them on SM so what? #LAEdChat

mrsfritchie Sep 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT

That's it... I'm making a t-shirt (but I won't sell it...) #isthatunethical #laedchat

In reply to @MrSteinOnline, @mrsblanchetnet

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A2) late to the chat, what is a "brand name" teacher? #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

OK so it's clear that we are all unapolagetically stanning for our fave tech tools. So how can we keep it kosher? #laedchat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q4: What are the ethical issues that teachers must consider when connecting with tech companies? #laedchat

wileybrazier - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Making sure the tools we use r what's best for the learning needs of students and if that need changes, our tool should as well... #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT

OK so it's clear that we are all unapolagetically stanning for our fave tech tools. So how can we keep it kosher? #laedchat

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Check out this video from @LeeITMedia @LeeSchools @DwayneAlton #LaEdChat https://t.co/oqL6ebIuW3

In reply to @wileybrazier, @SAFARIMontage, @LeeITMedia, @LeeSchools, @DwayneAlton

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A4 Kinda depends on your school policies and ethics laws. But generally speaking, avoid too good to be true scenarios

In reply to @mrsblanchetnet

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: I think we can take a lesson from bloggers and be transparent about the companies we get perks from when making recs. #laedchat

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Interesting, never heard of this before but another great example that you can always learn from other educators #edchat #LaEdChat

laedchat - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT

https://t.co/PHsicS1Kgn
In reply to @CoreyAppelbaum

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A4) should only endorse our product because you use & like it, any pay to play is obviously unethical but little swag can't hurt #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Last question. Perhaps schools and districts are leaving a hole that tech cos are trying to fill... #laedchat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q5: What can schools and districts do to better support tech-savvy teachers? #laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: Districts should include in budget $$ for Ts to attend conferences of their choice. Every Ts can benefit from attending. #LAEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Support teachers to attend large conferences like ISTE and LaCUE where that can see everything that's out there #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A5 so much to say. Support #edtech and tech savvy teachers by LISTENING to what they need and why.

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Set up competitive grant writing to get more tech in the classrooms of Ts who will really use it not just let it collect dust. #LAEdChat

wileybrazier - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A5: That's a tough one... lol #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Funny but true. T's often connect with brands for $$$ or to save with free subs. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A5 Even if teachers don't know what tools they prefer or need, listening to them will guide the support districts need to provide

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

But schools and districts could also save a lot of $$$ if they let Ts have more of a say in what they buy. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5) don't be afraid to embrace the new but choose after thorough SWOT perhaps & not just throwa bunch of edtech at school/teachers #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q5: What can schools and districts do to better support tech-savvy teachers? #laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: Provide time to allow Ts to visit innovative classrooms to “see tech in action”. #LAEdChat

wileybrazier - Moderator Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: Seriously... Money doesn't solve everything. Teachers need support & differentiation. We must support our advanced 1s as well! #LaEdChat

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A5: and how much $$$ would schools save if they consulted with T's before buying tools that may or may not get used??? #laedchat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#LaEdChat A5 decision makers must start visiting actual classrooms. You can't provide effective support to classrooms you've never seen

mrsblanchetnet Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Great chat! Any last thoughts or comments or q's for me? #laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Districts need to spend tech $$ wisely and not just chase the latest shiny bauble. #LAEdChat

MrSteinOnline Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#LaEdChat is the tea. LOL I miss you all. Thanks @mrsblanchetnet Thanks @laedchat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Virtual applause to the amazing @mrsblanchetnet (a brand indeed) for leading our #LAEdChat this evening. Great convo.

CoreyAppelbaum Sep 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Exactly!!! #LaEdChat

plnaugle Sep 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5: Districts need to spend tech $$ wisely and not just chase the latest shiny bauble. #LAEdChat