#akedchat Archive
#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday May 9, 2016
11:00 PM EDT
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Good evening ! Nice to be talking with my home even though I'm in the lower 48 now. And thanks to for inviting me!
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starts now, let’s welcome
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thanks so much for volunteering, I’m hoping to have you on more than once. You have a lot to share.
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Thanks Damon. It's always fun to talk about digital learning, iPads and collaborating across states and districts.
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Melissa Haffeman, Director of Instructional Technology, Bethel School District in WA. In the middle of a 21,000 iPad rollout.
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Hello , I'm Damon Hargraves, Asst. Principal at Kodiak Middle School
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Advantages: increased engagement, attendance - both students and teachers, opportunity for personalized learning, and much more.
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Hi all. Tom McKenna. Principal. Harborview Elementary. Juneau.
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Good Evening! Nathan Pitt. Principal Tri-Valley School, Healy.
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Nathan Adams, Juneau School District, Sped teacher joining
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A1 learning is always mobile so our tech should be too!
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A1 Advantages to mobile learning include increased opportunity for personalization
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I'm in the middle of a 21,000 iPad roll out for K-12.
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It's been a wild ride and we are excited about the improvements with iOS 9.3 and Managed Apple ID's for students.
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A2 For tablets, the Juneau School District only purchases iPads, but also purchases chromebooks, macs and windows based PCs.
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A2 We utilize some iPads at and at . We are 1-1 with teachers, but not students. Encourage personal device usage.
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A2 1to1 school and district. Tri-Valley 165 students/devices K-12. iPads K-5, laptops 6-12.
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as an Android user, I'll say, "about time"
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How do the kids work amongst those different environments?
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Good to see you and , welcome to
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Question three is coming up.
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Good to see you former host and regular at
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Easily, kids are more flexible than the adults in charge. ChromeOS, iOS, macOS and windowsOS are merging of features
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Q3. What model of integration do you value? Blended learning, flipped classroom or digital learning? https://t.co/xqXQhOMs30
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yeah, I forgot the last two weeks.
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A2 btw I'm currently using my own iPad Pro! Just purchased a couple weeks ago and now is seriously my primary computer, no kidding
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"Kids are more flexible than adults in charge.” Yes. So often! https://t.co/fMj8bUNSkS
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Easily, kids are more flexible than the adults in charge. ChromeOS, iOS, macOS and windowsOS are merging of features
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I'll need operational definitions before I can answer that.
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I agree with you! love my iPad Pro.
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A3 we utilize blended learning, encourage flipping when appropriate, and frequently access digital resources.
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A3. Blended - small group instruction with stations of iPads. Flipped -offloading some tasks and focusing on face to face
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That's a good balance. https://t.co/hzqiJU2Lpl
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A3 we utilize blended learning, encourage flipping when appropriate, and frequently access digital resources.
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How do you define digital learning in this sense?
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That's simplistic...but working examples for this chat. We focus on digital learning to focus on curriculuar integration
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Hi all. Chiming in late on a dance recital practice night!
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Digital learning - focus on the four c's and engagement with a foundation of SAMR.
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Question four is nearing the bend.
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A3 as a method to reach diverse learners, including SES I recommend digital learning in the classroom
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A3 Mostly blended, some light flipping, but really just another classroom tool.
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I agree. Digital Learning is a great entry point for most but also for focusing on full integration: creativity and more
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A3 one of the issues with flipping is that some students don't have access to internet at home & other similar issues as homework
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whoa! That's got to have some intense processes to be successful!
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A4 iPads clearly better for younger, primary students, I am not sure the extra cost of a iPad v. Chromebook wins for secondary
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So many moving parts and at such a fast pace. We have great partners who help us learn and make the right moves.
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A4. iPads are increasingly becoming the device of choice in the work place and can serve the needs K-12.
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Yep, or, don't have the home support for web based homework v. games on the xbox. https://t.co/dgCAF1NVYR
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A3 one of the issues with flipping is that some students don't have access to internet at home & other similar issues as homework
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A4 iPads because we were already a 1to1 “Mac” district when they debuted. So the underlying answer is the ecosystem, I suppose.
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A4 The iPad has more apps and is a mobile device. Instant on, batter life ALLLLL day, full browser for webapps, multitasking
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forgot the hashtag. Principals... lead them to water... https://t.co/CyDjBUIe6D
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I tend to distinguish using dig tools to make meaning with others, vs. consume content directly. I usually favor former
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I think there is some value in different devices for different use cases. esp. With cloud storage being readily available
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A4. The Apple ecosystem of support now with Apple Classroom is going to be a game changer for integrating iPads.
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Next question - number five in one minute.
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interesting. Are 6 graders excited for laptops or let down?
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Yes, well, Apple wants you into the apple ecosystem, windows into windows, and google into google. flexibility is key
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I agree on the different use cases it's a tradeoff of exposure to one seamless environment that is honed and efficent
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A4 iPads are durable, long device usefulness (I still use my first iPad on a regular basis), students like them, multiple cameras
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so true. Kids are quite flexible. kids react to their teachers attitudes too! Change-usually exciting 4 kids
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To sweeten the question - anyone have a guess on ROI for a chromebook vs an iPad?
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somewhat true, but I got to say that the Microsoft iOS apps are some of the best out there. I look for healthy ecosystems
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A5. Ok, since no one is biting I'll share. Average ROI for an iPad around $160.
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Next up - question number six in one minute.
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I have not used microsoft iOS apps but they only started developing those after a clear failure of windows mobile
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what about ChormeOS and who is this measured by and how?
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Chromebooks around a -$60 for replacement of parts. Measured by a reseller. Part of research for 1:1 iPad and why.
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is multiplatform, not iOS/tablet specific, but they might be the best known management app
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A6 Student ethnographers documenting behaviors, transitions, conversations with camera.
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Great answer for A6. We are just starting to move into this by combining PBIS and digital citizenship.
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How much is the device worth at the end of three years. So you can resell and use money to buy new.
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I'd like to see your resources because JSD is favoring chromebooks and I want to make sure we're making good decisions
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A6. Apple Classroom is a phenomenal tool for classroom management. Think old Apple Remote Desktop.
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A5 interested to see how that is measured. My daughter still uses my 1st Gen iPad regularly (bought it on day 1) so I'll say high
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I want to know more about this
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sorry! I'm behind. But I responded before I read the answer!
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Next up - question number seven in one minute.
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Do you mean know more about digital citizenship and PBIS with an iPad? Would be happy to share more.
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thought about this today. Failure=preparation for success Microsoft is great on iOS bc of lessons learned
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A6 CHAMPS to set expectations for behavior and clear objectives. Apps can help, but won't solve behavior issues
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A6 digital badge systems (not iOS specific, but could be) might be able to use motion coprocessor to help kids get steps in.
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No, not iPad specific, I've just never read/researched the intersection of PBIS and digital citizenship
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A7. Purchasing apps through the volume purchase program drops the price and ensures district ownership of purchased apps.
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are there management options if you have a byod model for mobile
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have you used it yet? Our MDM isn't ready for it yet.
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A7. additionally, a MDM like JAMF makes deploying devices and managing them an efficient and manageble process. Game changer
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Hi Wade. Not that I know of for BYOD. We use JAMF - it's Apple only.
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that's perhaps because we are just getting started combining PBIS, Digi Cit. - happy to share our work with you.
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We haven't yet either - will be ready for us late Aug. Excited though!
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Next up - question number eight in one minute.
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A6 I need to learn more about that. Just ran into issue TODAY where I discovered apps were not purchased because no one knows how!
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MDM = a software solution that manages Apple devices. Necessary for successful roll-outs and for paid app distribution.
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Welcome to robotics master, my fellow board member, only one I know still rocking a 17" MacBook Pro!
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A7 we use Jamf as a district and it works, but is not usually an instructional tool
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That's an easy solution. You need volume purchase program, device enrollment program, and MDM Sounds hard but is easy
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it's how you control who has what apps on their device Really powerful for helping manage everything from IT perspective
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Final two questions - been a GREAT conversation with you all so far!
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tonight is really making me miss EdTech!
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I think also has a 17 inch MacBook Pro.
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I miss going to ASTE and hanging out with all the ed tech folks in AK!
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Yeah, but I'm not missing working with iTunes with this management talk, what a disaster.
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A9. First thing we put in place was Canvas for LMS. It took off grassroots style and is driven by our students asking for it!
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A9 It's time to move beyond 1:1 it's not making sure each S has a device but each S has what they need in the moment, incl, lunch
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Last question for the evening.
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BTW You're a great group of people. This has been fun!
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Q9 LMS is not critical, because it depends on your environment. Evernote, Basecamp, Airdrop, Wordpress etc can be more appropriate
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I need to leave to go load my old dishwasher in a friend's truck for a dump run. Thanks
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A9 very important as you need a place-not email-to keep all the work. We have been using (not an LMS, but a great tool)
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Glad to have talked - thanks for sharing the ideas. We'll follow up.
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A10 Can and the string… connecting learners (young and old) across distance
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A9. Canvas was instrumental for us. Central hub and efficiencies esp. on grading for teachers. Gave them an entry point
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A9 - teachers getting on board with Google Classroom because they want coordinated way to interact with students and each other
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A10 For me Twitter and my podcast have helped me get personalized, just-in-time PD geared towards exactly what I need. Amazing.
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Bedtime for the littles! Thanks for an oasis during Manic May! Goodnight!
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A10. Seeing the quality of work that can come from students when they are empowered with the tech they need to express themselves.
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Thanks for hosting a great chat
