#FLEdChat Archive
#FLedchat is a virtual meeting place using Twitter. Educators across the state of Florida come together on Wednesdays at 8pm EST to discuss the topics of the week.
Wednesday March 16, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Good Evening,
#FLedChat
How are you tonight?
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello from Alabama! Going to crash a little bit tonight =)
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Better now that AC is kind of working :).
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Let's take a few
#FLedChat
minutes to get to the Introductions.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT
.
@MsScott3grade
Welcome, Kaitlyn. All are welcome.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT
@MsScott3grade
Hi Kaitlyn!! So glad you could make it :).
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT
I'm Tammy from Branford. I teach Computer Science to grades 6 - 12.
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MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:01 PM EDT
I taught in FL my first year teaching and then got a job in Alabama. Grew up in a Florida system.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Kristin, Ed Tech Specialist in St. Augustine, FL.
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jswiatek
Mar 16 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey
#fledchat
! Jerry Swiatek checking in. I'm currently a District Technology Specialist in Citrus County, FL.
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:03 PM EDT
@jswiatek
Hi Jerry! We heard lots of great things about your district
@EdCampStAug
.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:05 PM EDT
.
@jswiatek
So glad you are here.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:06 PM EDT
We will be using the Q1/A1 format at least until the conversation takes over.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1 will be up in just a minute or so. Are you ready?
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@TG_Neil
I am! Not sure where everyone is tonight? Hello
#FLedChat
:)
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
@TG_Neil
Everyone is done between the pollen and the time change. I know I am!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:09 PM EDT
** Q1 ** What are your favorite math resources?
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@MsScott3grade
@TG_Neil
That's so true...and my AC broke this week to top it all off...lol.
#FLedChat
Jehousemiri
Mar 16 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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#njed
#fledchat
#miched
#wvedchat
#gaed
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#masschat
#vted
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MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
@TG_Neil
I lost my voice yesterday. Haven't turned my AC on. Very cold natured dispute the 80 degrees.
#FLEdChat
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Engage NY, Front Row, Kahoot!, and manipulatives. Lots and lots of manipulatives.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@MsScott3grade
We can always count on spam to fill up our feed...lol.
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cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT
My Math pages
https://t.co/PGWqPzG53G
are filled with great resources
#FLedchat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1
@educreations
@desmos
and Numbers
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I used
https://t.co/sJtZhPFZzY
as a resource for my pre-algebra students.
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rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 Anything where kids create meaning and show their mastery in math
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@rantoine2
@educreations
@desmos
Hi Emily! Thanks for joining in!
#FLedchat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1:
@JiJiMath
is great along with all of the games from
@DragonBox
#FLedchat
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Hey everyone....my teachers like DragonBox. I like Desmos and some of the math items on BrainPOP
#FLedchat
cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
My students enjoyed playing the Stock Market game. My Stocks page
https://t.co/4DTz5sxkqT
#FLedchat
(Don't laugh too hard at my pix)
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:16 PM EDT
These are some great math resources.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@rantoine2
I agree...I like more creation apps and less drill and practice.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2 will be here in just a few minutes.
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rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@ShanaVWhite
The dragon box games really teach through gaming Desmos is amazing too
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Hey
#FledChat
- I'm sorry I'm late. I was rearranging my living room. Sean from St. Augustine, 3rd grade, ridiculous.
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
Yay! It's
@MagicPantsJones
!
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:20 PM EDT
** Q2 ** What are your favorite Science resources?
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
OMG...just realizing how funny that sounds...like I had to wash my hair, or...
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
It's the fast lane life that I live...
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rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2 Love Numbers for science reports to include shapes, tables, charts videos and reflections
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
We might need photo proof of these major changes!
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MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2- We get AMSTI kits every 9 weeks for Science. Just got in plants today. Fully supplied but only cover 1 or 2 sci standards.
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
I never said they were major. I just switched some furniture around so I can bring my white rocker home from school.
#FLedChat
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2; GoReact, BrainPOP, and Human which is a great app about the body.
#FLedchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 For SS, my fave resource is Ss' creativity. After viewing or reading, I like seeing what they make to curate their learning.
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: I like
@Scholastic
Study Jams, especially the Karaoke songs. Also,
@MinecraftEdu
to teach topics like ecosystems, matter, etc.
#FLedChat
cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 My Science pages
https://t.co/jbVwaKXVME
#FLedchat
My Science students enjoyed making ice cream My Chem page
https://t.co/lirctMHVMB
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
We made catapults this week and had a competition to see how far our projectiles could go. So much creativity
#FLEdChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2 Go React and 3-D elements are fun for students in chemistry
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@MsScott3grade
Very cool!
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@cybraryman1
Making ice cream is fun!
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rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2 Using iMovie and the slow motion or slow motion on the iPad help capture quick reactions and results in labs
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
You guys/gals are on fire tonight. Super science resources.
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MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@rantoine2
I've never thought of that! How cool.
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q3 will be here soon.
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@rantoine2
Awesome! Stop motion and coding is also good for gravity, force and motion, etc.
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rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
used Stop Motion in a high school biology class with play dough to show the process of meiosis
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DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Hey
#FLEdChat
... Dennis from a STEAM school in Winter Haven ... SS Teacher and I dabble in the tech.
Jehousemiri
Mar 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
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#rt
#nyedchat
#njed
#fledchat
#miched
#wvedchat
#gaed
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#fashion
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DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#FLEdChat
... what are the questions?
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Welcome Back,
@DennisDill
So happy to see you here.
#FLedChat
https://t.co/fKlEs4Kz1T
DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Hey
#FLEdChat
... Dennis from a STEAM school in Winter Haven ... SS Teacher and I dabble in the tech.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@DennisDill
Q3 is coming now.
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT
** Q3 ** What are your favorite social studies resources?
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@DennisDill
What are yr fave resources for (1) math and (2) science?
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KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@DennisDill
Hi Dennis! So glad you are here.
#FLedChat
co-founder :)
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Keynote,
@educreations
,
@weebly
…also numbers as a notebook
#FLedchat
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: DiscoveryEd, PBS LearningMedia, NatGeo definitely all are great
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DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@MagicPantsJones
Math and Science ... when are going to get to the good stuff ... Social Studies ... LOL ... Im a bit bias.
#fledchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3 Google Earth, Flocabulary, Discovery Ed, and Skype.
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jswiatek
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: When I taught World Geography, one of my favorite SS resources was ScribbleMaps:
https://t.co/WXcCbokXxJ
#FLedchat
jswiatek
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: When I taught World Geography, one of my favorite SS resources was ScribbleMaps:
https://t.co/DDajHaQCGV
#FLedchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@DennisDill
Annnnnd we're there!
#FLedChat
DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I dig the
#Minecraft
and so do the kids ... we use it for social studies but the math is there too.
#fledchat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3
https://t.co/CqUGYNLNhB
is a great resource for research
@aurasma
and iMovie to recreate historical scenes
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3:
@SkypeClassroom
for sure! I like the
@worldbookinc
timeline tool also.
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3 Maps app built in on iPads with the new flyover tours of major cities
#FLedchat
K12TL
Mar 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@K12TL
#ohedchat
#FLedchat
cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3 My Social Studies pages
https://t.co/AoqQiZhNGX
#FLedchat
Try Traveler Challenger
https://t.co/GzSMpGiFfI
Lakeland is on USA one!
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A3 Do you wanna connect Ss to the past in a place? Check out
https://t.co/tYHyiOIANs
by
@radiooooo_com
. Music by country & decade.
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
love doing mystery guest with FaceTime too
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:36 PM EDT
This is my new favorite SS resource, but haven't figured out too many ways to use it yet...any ideas?
https://t.co/xvvJwfyPZd
#FLedChat
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3 I don't teach SS but still LOVE mystery skyping!
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DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A3 - iMovie, the information portal called the Internet,
#Minecraft
,
@Schoology
to house everything, videos,
#fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@DennisDill
How do you use Minecraft for social studies?
#FLedChat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Oooh!
@geoguessr
too!
https://t.co/gCpK500jLO
Guess the place based on landforms, signage, landmarks, etc on G-maps!
#FLedChat
DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
@Skype
is great ... using it to connect my class with
@FrancisPatricee
in Peru on Friday ... Why? Because we can
#fledchat
K12TL
Mar 16 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Would your school like 2 host a Free Teacher Leader Workshop? Visit
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#ohedchat
#fledchat
#tnedchat
#wvedchat
#edchat
DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
we recreate civilizations ... as we study we add to our world ... Pyramids, Aqueducts ...
#fledchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@DennisDill
@Skype
@FrancisPatricee
Love when technology takes you places not possible otherwise!
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Can you guess what Q4 will be?
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@DennisDill
Very Cool! Then do they role play in the worlds?
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
yes last one we did 5th floor museum in Texas and they had to determine it was JFK, where and why he would be there
#fledchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A2 & A3 For older Ss,
@the_zooniverse
has citizen science & ss action! Check out
https://t.co/jWFrMIfjRY
#FLedChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
** Q4 ** What are your favorite Language Arts/Reading/Writing resources?
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MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@TG_Neil
Resources for lunch!
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@rantoine2
Wow! That's tough.
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DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
@Skype
@FrancisPatricee
Francis is a former stu... she is making a difference in this world and letting my kids join
#fledchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MandyGoossen
@geoguessr
Be careful, it's addictive!
#FLedChat
K12TL
Mar 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#FLedchat
Would your school like to host a Free Teacher Leader Workshop? Visit
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
Empower Teachers to be Leaders!
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Yes, it is! My students use
@geoguessr
when they aren't designing games.
#FLedChat
https://t.co/BxQNFBYVOl
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@MandyGoossen
@geoguessr
Be careful, it's addictive!
#FLedChat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 Creation tools -
@sway
,
https://t.co/wwwhHkeGWE
(by
@penapp
),
@padlet
,
@weebly
, and any ways to share what you've written.
#FLedchat
jswiatek
Mar 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: In ELA, I like Analyze My Writing
https://t.co/6cU1T4iUJ7
and I Write Like
https://t.co/cxYuq8tEQs
to analyze student writing.
#FLedchat
DennisDill
Mar 16 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@KristinCHarr
initially they had to create their civilizations, but now it is recreation, applying new knowledge to ongoing proj
#fledchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 I've been wanting to play with
@Biblionasium
for next year. It looks sooper cool!
https://t.co/2lzowuIxo4
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@DennisDill
Very cool!
#FledChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 Pages, Keynote, Numbers,
@weebly
@educreations
, shadow puppet edu,
@aurasma
, iMovie,
@ChatterPixIt
#FLedchat
cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 My Language Arts page
https://t.co/OqvhG5pQbP
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A4:
@WriteAboutThis
and
@Storybird
are still two of my favorites.
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4
@BookCreatorApp
is great also… just started working with
@collinsbigcat
It’s pretty amazing
#FLedchat
K12TL
Mar 16 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Would your school like to host a Free Teacher Leader Workshop? Visit
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#FLedchat
#ohedchat
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q5 is on deck.
#FLedChat
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A4: Storybird, Bitstrips for story creation. Any type of blogging platform, Skitch for annotations,
#FLedchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:48 PM EDT
** Q5 ** What are YOUR favorite resources to keep YOU motivated?
#FLedChat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5 My stunning need for novelty. Sometimes it leads me down the wrong rabbit holes, but I find good things down there!
#FlEdChAt
cybraryman1
Mar 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5 My Favorite Resources
https://t.co/GX9w9Phd1j
#FLedchat
Twitter Education Chats Schedule
https://t.co/mGcagX8JpP
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: I get excited about things that excite Ss and make Ts jobs easier. Google apps is a go-to because it is always so easy to use
#FLedchat
K12TL
Mar 16 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Free Resources to Grow
#TeacherLeaders
@
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#fledchat
#ohedchat
| Find out about Free PD!
https://t.co/VJbIHaht0r
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram all help me
#FLedchat
ShanaVWhite
Mar 16 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Tools I use daily to do my job effectively, Symbaloo, Voxer, Graphite, Twitter, and Google Apps.
#FLedchat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@TG_Neil
Using
@msonenote
for to-do lists that I can check off.
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
@ShanaVWhite
Oooh...Voxer is a good choice!
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@ShanaVWhite
love symbaloo
#FLedchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Bounus Q: What are your favorite blogs, sites, etc. to stay on the cutting edge?
#FLedChat
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5 Class Dojo, seesaw, GAFE!
#FLEdChat
spillarke
Mar 16 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A4: Love Read, Write, Think:
https://t.co/YcwJMoSDX3
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@TG_Neil
@tonyvincent
@learninginhand
website always has the best resources and creative ideas!
#FLedChat
KristinCHarr
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Great idea!
#FLedChat
https://t.co/GJGTJrtysG
cherylabla
Mar 16 @ 8:52 PM EDT
This is so awesome! Thinking as we study the dust bowl...we look at actual photos and read about it. Still thinking!
https://t.co/da7xsNXIc1
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
As our hour comes to a close, don't forget to connect with those that inspired you tonight.
#FLedChat
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6
https://t.co/F627r4F4hS
#FLedchat
MagicPantsJones
Mar 16 @ 8:57 PM EDT
BA Reddit - though you have to work the subreddits, or it can be kinda foul,
https://t.co/KO5nSMoKDH
, play time (in real life)
#fLeDcHaT
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Mar 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Our
#FLedChat
will be archived later tonight. Thank you all for sharing your favorites. You all make it magical for our students.
rantoine2
Mar 16 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@MsScott3grade
Dojo and Seesaw have been adding great new features
#FLedchat
MsScott3grade
Mar 16 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@rantoine2
They have! They're expanding so much and I'm proud to be apart of their teams!
#FLEdChat