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tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:00 PM EST

Welcome to #TnTechChat! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hey guys! Stephanie from Murfreesboro! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Make sure to add #Tntechchat to all of your tweets tonight for this chat.

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during #Tntechchat. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Hi all, Christy from Rutherford County. Hope you are all Having a good night #tntechchat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

Candice 1st grade, Nashville #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:01 PM EST

@smithstrws hey Stephanie! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:02 PM EST

@tcarey98 Hey Tim! #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:02 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach Hey Tibbs! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:02 PM EST

I'm Tim. I'm an Instructional Technology Coach for Rutherford County Schools. #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:02 PM EST

#TNFirecracker, aka Tina, exploding my way into #tntechchat!

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach hey christy! #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute… #Tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

Good evening all! Dan, Tullahoma, TN...#TNTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

@tntechgal Hey Tina! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:03 PM EST

@CandiceColson hey candice, so glad you are here. i KNOW you will have opinions on tonights topic. =) #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

@tntechgal Hey Tina. Thanks for joining! #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Q1: What strategies has your school/district used to prepare students for online state assessments? #tntechchat

MrBermanMath Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

@tcarey98 What are we talkign about #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

@tcarey98 glad to be here :)#TnTechChat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Hey everyone. Marc from Clarksville, TN. First time on #TnTechChat and excited!

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

@1DanLawson Hey Dan. I'm glad you could join us! #tntechchat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

I'm Ashli. Special education teacher Rutherford County. #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

A1 We have used MIST, @edulastic, @nearpod, @MobyMax to get prepared for TNReady. #TnTechChat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Howdy, back from soccer. #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

Starting up now...come on & join us for #tntechchat! https://t.co/yyOQWvqXls

teachintechgal - Moderator Jan 26 @ 6:49 PM EST

The Assessment Horizon is Approaching! Come talk about it tonight at 8PM EST! #TnTechChat https://t.co/qorcwCobDP

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

@smithstrws Hi Stephanie! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

@Gregbagby What up Greg?! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

@lamonslatest i know you! #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

@tcarey98 Hi Tim! #tntechchat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:05 PM EST

A1 We have embedded online assessments throughout all coursework to include embracing technology throughout all subject areas #TnTechChat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

#TheGreg admin from Chattanooga #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

@MrWalls7 Hey Marc. Thanks for being here. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

@Gregbagby howdy greg! #tntechchat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

@smithstrws nada but I'm Fantastic. #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:06 PM EST

@Gregbagby HELLO #TheGreg from the #TNFirecracker #TnTechChat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1: We've used Edulastic and MICA to prepare our students for the assessments. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

A1- attempting to integrate more technology into everyday lessons to help Ss adjust to online testing. Mica, MIST, @Edulastic #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

@smithstrws @Edulastic @nearpod @MobyMax do you feel they have been effective? #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:07 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach Ahhhh, I forgot about Mica! ugh...so many! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

@lamonslatest How receptive do you think teachers have been to these tools? #tntechchat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1. Not too sure. I've witnessed our media arts T teaching keyboarding to my 1st graders #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

Yes, LOTS of writing going on with @MobyMax & @nearpod! #TnTechChat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1) try to make tech a routine part of our business. We try to feed, play, laugh, find joy in learning, and to remove STRESS. #TNTechchat

MelissaLSherman Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

Hello! 1st time on #tntechchat. 2nd grade in Nashville Glad to be lurking tonight

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:08 PM EST

A1- Technology coaches available for help doesn't hurt either. Right?:) @tcarey98 #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:09 PM EST

Almost forgot, we've been using @pbl_project for a lot of writing, too! #TnTechChat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:09 PM EST

@tcarey98 @lamonslatest these tools have been helpful in preparing our students for TN Ready in just a couple of weeks. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:09 PM EST

@MelissaLSherman Hello Melissa! Welcome. Jump right in! #tntechchat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:10 PM EST

A1) We are working to integrate technology so it would be pervasive and tech test prep will be a non issue. #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:10 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach @tcarey98 Can I be a pseudo tech coach!? lol #TnTechChat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:10 PM EST

@tcarey98 I think it was a hard transition, but most now have seen the benefits of these programs. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:10 PM EST

@smithstrws That is sometimes the problem. #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:11 PM EST

@smithstrws @Tibbstechcoach i did that for almost 10 years! =) #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:11 PM EST

@tcarey98 @Tibbstechcoach That sounds about right! #TnTechChat

MrBermanMath Jan 26 @ 8:11 PM EST

.@tcarey98 A1: @goformative #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

@lamonslatest how can we leverage those benefits to engage with more edtech tools? its so easy to overwhelm Ts. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up in 1 minute… #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

@smithstrws @tcarey98 You could be a tech coach! Stop playing and apply #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

A1: practice on MICA/MIST(when open),use Edulastic/EdCite/Word/GForms, writing in eveything #tntechchat https://t.co/w5RlmLk2lF

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:04 PM EST

Q1: What strategies has your school/district used to prepare students for online state assessments? #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:12 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach @tcarey98 Don't worry! It's in the plans ;-) #TnTechChat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

#tntechchat First time jumping in. I'm Jason and I teach 4th grade.

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q2: Why does it feel like online state assessments and trends in edtech are working against each other? #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

A1.2 recently sent TechReady is #TNReady, https://t.co/SScLDBNOKF, trying to cultivate tech daily not just practice for TNReady, #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

#tntechchat Sometimes there are so many tools available it is hard to know what is the most effective. Also not overwhelming Ts is key too

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

@tntechgal Assessments notwithstanding, I feel we write too little and provide too little real feedback to grow writing skills #TNTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

A2 EdTech is exciting! Online assessments are not. Ss don't engage in them the way they do regular edtech. #TnTechChat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

@tcarey98 I've found that teachers respond better when you gradually introduce things. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

@Gregbagby i agree. however, im a little skeptical =/ maybe its just pre-testing jitters. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:14 PM EST

@JasonEaton21 WOOHOO! So glad your here! Welcome Jason! #tntechchat

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 because real #EdTech helps inspire, motivate and allow students to explore, testing tech is tech in name only #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

A1: Practice that matches assessment format and transferable skill development that should also improve assessment performance #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

Bam! #RealTalk #TnTechChat https://t.co/UnHTSPfQDP

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:15 PM EST

A2 because real #EdTech helps inspire, motivate and allow students to explore, testing tech is tech in name only #TnTechChat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2) we allow fear of assessments and accountability to override our knowledge of pedagogy and child development. Incongruent! #TNTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

A2: #edtech is all about creativity and expression and testing is about playing the game. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:16 PM EST

@smithstrws Could this be a problem when it comes to measuring student achievement? #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

@MickShuran smart guy! #TNTechChat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

A2 Edtech is student friendly, multiple platform. online assessments feel forced and beyond capacity of districts #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

#tntechchat not sure why a writing test is on a computer when the Students have had limited exposure to this medium.

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

@tcarey98 Absolutely! I would try my absolute best with something fun! Boring = #NotSoMuch #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:17 PM EST

@MickShuran Welcome Mick! #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

Testing scares teachers from attempting #edtech #tntechchat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

@JasonEaton21 @tcarey98 truth! #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:18 PM EST

@tfuhrman Greetings Thomas! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

Of course, coasting blindly into the new test doesn't help calm Ts or Ss nerves. Or Ps for that matter. #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

A2: People are looking for the best "multi-tools" to satisfy assessment needs and innovation possibilities: often incompatible. #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach I think lack of exposure to tech and lack of time to learn about it is a problem too #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:19 PM EST

@tcarey98 Important chat topic, glad to join the conversation. #TnTechChat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:20 PM EST

A2) State test & EdTech appear to be working against each other 'cause of the changes in the un-set test and evolution of tech #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:20 PM EST

@CandiceColson @Tibbstechcoach Agreed. We get one 2 hour block a week to work on the necessary skills for testing. #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:20 PM EST

@tfuhrman I've never owned multi-tool that did anything well. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

Q3 coming up in 1 minute… #Tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

@tcarey98 No Swiss Army Knife? #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

@CandiceColson True! A2b: The writing process often occurs authentically through means that are not entirely electronic. #TnTechChat

LittleMarkField Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 I think because the administrators make the assessments and the teachers are the innovators #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:22 PM EST

Q3: How do we balance online testing preparation with quality blended instruction? #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:22 PM EST

@smithstrws I was never a fan. =) #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

@LittleMarkField Hey Mark! Welcome! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

A3 Practice, practice, practice online and deliver meaningful instruction with it. #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:23 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach I'm game for that!! #TnTechChat

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

Watch out, might be some admins lurking...@tfuhrman @1DanLawson lol #TnTechChat https://t.co/5stqE7DtKr

LittleMarkField Jan 26 @ 8:21 PM EST

A2 I think because the administrators make the assessments and the teachers are the innovators #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

@1DanLawson I would agree with that as a general rule, I think most of what we do is test driven :( #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: I think that we should be explicit when each approach is taken to transparently reveal the purpose. Integration is tough. #TnTechChat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3 Not difficult when test prep is how we always assess. Transitional period. Don’t obsess. Embrace tech as teaching tool #TnTechChat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: this is hard because we must first truly understand quality blended instruction. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

A3: If we can work to seamlessly infuse technology into everyday lessons maybe less shell shock for testing #TnTechChat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:24 PM EST

#TnTechChat A3: Using question types and/or modeling in class.

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3) must have a plan for tech use and not just for tech for tech sake then test prep would be just another thing w/ tech #tntechchat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

@LittleMarkField Is this generally the case? This has not been my experience. #TnTechChat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3) quality instructional time is limited and test prep has, for the most part, encroached on that time. Provide quality. #TNTechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

My Ss have been using tech since the first day of school. My classroom is BYOD. I'm EMBRACING it! #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

@lamonslatest agree 100% #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

@lamonslatest in the twitterverse, its preaching to the converted. in schools, we have a lot more work to do. #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:26 PM EST

A2:Ts are gauged on 1 test&tend to prep Ss for it & tech sld be a seamless part of the cure&used daily #tntechchat https://t.co/PlzAz0cc3D

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:13 PM EST

Q2: Why does it feel like online state assessments and trends in edtech are working against each other? #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

@Gregbagby Definitely a Plan! With all stakeholders involved and on board. #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:27 PM EST

@1DanLawson yes #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

@tcarey98 @lamonslatest sooo much to do. I feel we have regressed sine you left @tcarey98 #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: If tech is a seamless part of curriculum,it'll be used to support instruction as a resource&Ss/Ts wld be accustomed to it #tntechchat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

Agreed Tina. Hard to argue tech is a hindrance when it’s an embedded standard in so many classes #TnTechChat https://t.co/haiifQmMNZ

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:28 PM EST

A3: If tech is a seamless part of curriculum,it'll be used to support instruction as a resource&Ss/Ts wld be accustomed to it #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach @Gregbagby All stakeholders is SOO important. I think we are missing the mark on that one in public ed. #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

Truly, my P's had better be leading in providing quality instruction...State provides too many tests now! #TNTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:29 PM EST

Couldn't agree more! Don't treat it as an optional outlier & use it as a resource to expand learning #TnTechChat https://t.co/OsrbkGS5QB

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:25 PM EST

A3) must have a plan for tech use and not just for tech for tech sake then test prep would be just another thing w/ tech #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:30 PM EST

Q4 coming up in 1 minute… #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:30 PM EST

@CandiceColson @lamonslatest awww. but really so much as moved forward this year. EVERYBODY is trying to stay above water. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: What experience has your school/district had with MIST or other online testing programs? #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

#tntechchat #brokeMIST

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

@tcarey98 @lamonslatest it helps when you have someone reinforcing the tech and new ways to use it #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

A4 MIST can be sketchy. Easy when it works correctly. :-) #TnTechChat

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

A4 Broke it! #TnTechChat https://t.co/Jws5Mrs2Ad

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: What experience has your school/district had with MIST or other online testing programs? #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

@tntechgal i think many schools still see edtech as an accessory to learning and not a tool to facilitating it. #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

@tcarey98 @tntechgal Yes! It needs to be the whole outfit, not just the handbag & shoes ;-) #TnTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: my school is K-12 so trying to test grades 3-11 in the allotted time with 6-7 labs is a challenge #nolabsforanythingelse #tntechchat

chargerrific - Moderator Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

Driving back from Knoxville to Chattanooga right now but missing my #tntechchat chat going on!

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4) We have been MISTified for the past couple of years, we have also used online assessments for benchmark assessments as well. #tntechchat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4 Dare say we are all in the same boat here. Late roll out, scared to death, Ts and Ss should get 1 year reprieve from this #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:33 PM EST

A4: MIST and MICA have been good and hopefully relevant. Several also appreciate what @Edulastic can do. It integrates well. #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

.@1DanLawson wish I cld say that ev admin practiced this but I can't, quality instruction is often based on perception&testing #TnTechChat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

#TnTechChat. A4: As a district, we've had a good deal of exposure. MICA has also proven to be an asset. Suggest T's take the MIST too!

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

Holding the MIST experience for teachers tomorrow. Teachers take MIST test. Interested to hear the discussion #eyeopening #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4: There not enough concern about the stability of testing platforms (MIST) and their effects on usability during the test. #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:34 PM EST

A4) Robust network, 1-1 devices and a CRACK technology department. Practices tests have been a major challenge. Kid's have game. #TNTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

@chargerrific OMG put down your phone! #tntechchat

hollymanhold Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

#tntechchat Hi. Holly, kindergarten MNPS, joining late.

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4: MIST seems to be used every time it's open, some Ts use @Edulastic @EdCite & #GForms,but not all #TnTechChat https://t.co/ZNlDm0ydGv

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:31 PM EST

Q4: What experience has your school/district had with MIST or other online testing programs? #tntechchat

pilotswife44 Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4.) In my opinion, the students are breezing through MIST. System crashes and glitches must be corrected for maximum benefit #tntechchat

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

A4b our Ts and Ss are blazing trails with tech then have to stop and #breakmist...it feels like they are going backwards #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:35 PM EST

@tntechgal Agreed! I fear that too many are allowing the "tail to wag the dog" out of FEAR! #TNTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

@hollymanhold holly!!! Welcome! #tntechchat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4b: I also provided this LiveBinder for a variety of #TNReady resources to my teachers: https://t.co/ruUHE6OFVZ #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4b: I also provided this LiveBinder for a variety of #TNReady resources to my teachers: https://t.co/vAARLwRrxy #TnTechChat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

@tcarey98 No, there is plenty of concern! #TnTechChat

LaytonsHistory Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

I have a theory that MIST works well until around 930 am....then ALL of TN is on across both tome zones anyone else? #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

@hollymanhold hola amiga! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

As a classroom T, I advise all other Ts to PRACTICE with their Ss on all platforms! Be prepared for whatever's thrown at us! #TnTechChat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach My Ts have had mixed reactions to Edcite. #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:37 PM EST

sad to say I agree...I see very few, as a whole,that use it to guide learning instead of as an outlier #TnTechChat https://t.co/AjTW6LzDbB

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:32 PM EST

@tntechgal i think many schools still see edtech as an accessory to learning and not a tool to facilitating it. #tntechchat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

A.4. Mist was used/talked so briefly, and I wish we had more opportunity to give assessments and use the data for instruction. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly I know there is at the county level. =) Is there the same level of concern at the state level? #tntechchat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

Great resource Thomas! #TnTechChat https://t.co/QlKXqE6tQf

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

A4b: I also provided this LiveBinder for a variety of #TNReady resources to my teachers: https://t.co/vAARLwRrxy #TnTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

Tech coaches in county have been working to create databases with Mica questions to make it easier to use for whole group #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

Atta boy! "The force is strong with this one" #TNTechChat https://t.co/WQNgDvGYCO

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:36 PM EST

Words out of my mouth #Lawsonlineage https://t.co/d9Q7hFPXZn

hollymanhold Jan 26 @ 8:38 PM EST

#tntechchat A4 my son recently spent hours on a predictor online assessment, then it froze along with others. Wasted time.

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST

@tfuhrman I understand. I did too. Right now they all use what is easiest for them. MICA is non-negotiable #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:39 PM EST

@W__Smith @1DanLawson agreed, but don't think that happens w/ a checkmark #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:40 PM EST

Q5 coming up in 1 minute… #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:40 PM EST

@tntechgal @nearpod is a great, easy tool to help your Ts start guiding learning. Have you tried it? #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

Q5: What are your biggest concerns regarding TN Ready or other online state assessments? #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@1DanLawson fear is prevalent...I'm sure it's a hard balance bc state puts pressure on districts for scores&plan the testing #tntechchat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@tcarey98. Not sure they'd admit it. We'll know a lot come February 8th! #TnTechChat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

A4.2. Mist was given so early data was useless, we needed to give part two in order to better serve our children as teachers. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach @tfuhrman MICA has been a great tool for so many of my teachers. It's really brought them into the edtech world. #tntechchat

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach I am careful not to be too prescriptive w/ which tools to use. Autonomy is important to successful use. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

Are You TNReady? #tntechchat https://t.co/VEK6W5UHwZ

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@chargerrific we miss you! #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5 How much will it count? Are my Ss ready? Will it all come crashing down? #TnTechChat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5 Limited resources. Taking us 3 weeks to complete 1st test window. Could take 5 days if we were 1:1. Testing 6 WEEKS this year #TnTechChat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

A.5. That my students will not respond the way they would respond on paper/pencil. Even with practice, they struggle. #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

But can you think of ANY endeavor that shows improved performance with increased fear! #Pscychology101 #TNTechChat https://t.co/h0sr49v5xm

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

@1DanLawson fear is prevalent...I'm sure it's a hard balance bc state puts pressure on districts for scores&plan the testing #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5.1: If a student fails TN Ready, did they not understand the questions or did they not understand how to ANSWER the questions. #tntechchat

MickShuran Jan 26 @ 8:43 PM EST

A5 they aren't relevant to the overall goal of college and career readiness, Ts get frustrated and stressed, Ss dislike school..#TNTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST

@MickShuran testing is better but how fwd are we really going when it's not pbl& no literally demo of application of skills #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST

@tcarey98 My guess is a little bit of both. #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST

Seems all we do is test and there's not enough time to evaluate the data before there's another one #tntechchat https://t.co/UUsUZr4Iqi

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST

A5 Limited resources. Taking us 3 weeks to complete 1st test window. Could take 5 days if we were 1:1. Testing 6 WEEKS this year #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST

@tntechgal @MickShuran Agreed! There's no "thinking" time! Only time for testing. #TnTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

A5: The effect it has on the Ss. We want them to feel successful & they will with practice but 1st year will be rocky #tntechchat

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

True, esp if we don’t get it back in time to count for a grade, and can’t get data before September #TnTechChat https://t.co/OMDSU1ssVT

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:44 PM EST
Seems all we do is test and there's not enough time to evaluate the data before there's another one #tntechchat https://t.co/UUsUZr4Iqi
- MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:42 PM EST
  
  A5 Limited resources. Taking us 3 weeks to complete 1st test window. Could take 5 days if we were 1:1. Testing 6 WEEKS this year #TnTechChat

Rdene915 Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

#tntechchat Sorry to miss the conversation tonight, scrolling through, great ideas. Catch up next week, have a good week everyone!

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

#TnTechChat. Accountability...for Ts and Ss alike. Many would have preferred a year to "pilot" this new platform.

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

If I want to buy a manual transmission sports car, I should test drive a manual sports car. Practice should look like test. #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

@tfuhrman @Tibbstechcoach I like @Edulastic & my ms ELA likes @EdciteTeam #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

Give us time to apply & synthesize the content before expecting proficiency. Makes sense to me... #TnTechChat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5 Ironic that 25 years ago IF I had failed comps for PhD, I got a do over...but can't provide same for 3rd grader? Puhleeze! #TNTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

@tfuhrman Definitely! MICA is a non-negotiable from our county. Not my call. #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

@Tibbstechcoach @edulastic is good for that #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

A5.2: I'm concerned about the usability and interactivity of TN Ready. #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:46 PM EST

That would have been nice. #DreamBig #TnTechChat https://t.co/dd0hHPR2Du

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:45 PM EST

#TnTechChat. Accountability...for Ts and Ss alike. Many would have preferred a year to "pilot" this new platform.

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:47 PM EST

@smithstrws @tcarey98 Agree! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:47 PM EST

A5.3: As one of my admins asked, "Will any of the data from TN Ready be valid?" #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

Also, these newer standards are written like a college syllabus. It's FOURTH GRADE!!! #ICantEven #TnTechChat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5) That we were just told we couldn't use iPads. #tntechchat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly the school I taught at in Massachusetts last year was a pilot for PARCC. It was a nice year of learning. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly @smithstrws IMO, this an indicator of poor test design. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

A5: Also my fear that is wasn't because the Ss didn't know it but because they didn't know how to use the tech #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

Q6 coming up in 1 minute… #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

A5: Ss lack proficient keybrding skills to type ans& lack basic cpu skills bc don't use daily in class #tntechchat https://t.co/FBcsftZIkd

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST

Q5: What are your biggest concerns regarding TN Ready or other online state assessments? #tntechchat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

Amen #tntechchat https://t.co/JPKEF5YDuy

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:48 PM EST

Also, these newer standards are written like a college syllabus. It's FOURTH GRADE!!! #ICantEven #TnTechChat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

@tcarey98 After several months of massaging the data...of course it will be valid! :) #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST

@tcarey98 wow #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly @tcarey98 That data is massaged to death! lol #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q6: What changes would you like to see with how testing and test prep is integrated into instruction?#tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly SMH. #facepalm #tntechchat =)

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

@JasonEaton21 Carefull...don't say the "P" word around these parts! #TnTechChat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:51 PM EST

@1DanLawson agree wholeheartedly but I can't say that all admin/Ts wld embrace that mindset #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:51 PM EST

Exactly. I think the EL test will be given on a computer and they haven't been taught to type. 1st gr #tntechchat https://t.co/0cLCAPMDGh

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:49 PM EST
A5: Ss lack proficient keybrding skills to type ans& lack basic cpu skills bc don't use daily in class #tntechchat https://t.co/FBcsftZIkd
- tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:41 PM EST
  
  Q5: What are your biggest concerns regarding TN Ready or other online state assessments? #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6 I would like my classroom back. Less testing, more teaching. Less content, more time for PBL. Ss need to learn to think again.#TnTechChat

lamonslatest Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A5: I'm concerned about my students who already have high anxiety when testing we're not going to get an accurate picture. #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

Thought...I wonder if I can get my administration to take the MIST practice test? #dreambig #tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

A6) easy for me. Support SB1984 allow TN districts to utilize ACT suite of assessments. #TNTechChat https://t.co/o1ynZ4AWLN

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q6: What changes would you like to see with how testing and test prep is integrated into instruction?#tntechchat

Gregbagby Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6) Give schools monies spent on test for three years and then test every 4 years. Teacher created and scored. #tntechchat

JasonEaton21 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

A.6. Daily into lessons. Possible if every kid has a computer in the classroom. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

=( #tntechchat https://t.co/lt917O8pz6

hollymanhold Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST

@tcarey98 Im worried that fact will prove itself out along socioeconomic lines and that will hurt our most at risk Ss and Ts.

MrWalls7 Jan 26 @ 8:53 PM EST

A6 Accurate T Obs and Student Grades are all the data you should need. Why do we need assessments to support same conclusions? #TnTechChat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

A6b) Assess with ACT in grade 11 as a summative...other than a drivers license test, what matters more to our kids? #TnTechChat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

#TnTechChat. Shorter sub-tests so that scheduling would not be so disruptive.

tfuhrman Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

A6: I think the fundamental change needs to occur with the assessment, accounting for brain and MI differences. Then teach away! #TnTechChat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

I'd like to see assessment based on portfolios of work. #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

@Gregbagby if only #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:54 PM EST

@smithstrws @nearpod yes! I used @nearpod more in 2013 than now & it's great but hard w/ 30 Ss & 4 devices #tntechchat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:55 PM EST

@CandiceColson @tntechgal Correct! ACCESS for ELL 2.0. Almost all online. #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:55 PM EST

https://t.co/HuB9FFCzuW #tntechchat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:55 PM EST

@JasonEaton21 AND if they work #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:55 PM EST

@tntechgal @nearpod Definitely! More useful in 1:1 setting. #TnTechChat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:56 PM EST

A6-State provides more technology and more resources to prepare. More Time! #TnTechChat

LaytonsHistory Jan 26 @ 8:56 PM EST

#tntechchat I will add some type of portfolio component based on individual students goals and learning https://t.co/zMkZe8im8G

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:52 PM EST
A6) easy for me. Support SB1984 allow TN districts to utilize ACT suite of assessments. #TNTechChat https://t.co/o1ynZ4AWLN
- tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST
  
  Q6: What changes would you like to see with how testing and test prep is integrated into instruction?#tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:57 PM EST

A6: Hire some usability experts and game designers to eliminate the abstraction of the MIST interface. #tntechchat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:58 PM EST

Thanks for joining this week’s #tntechchat! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:58 PM EST

@JoshuaKubly Shorter testing times would be great! I have problems being on a computer for 90 min straight #tntechchat

smithstrws Jan 26 @ 8:58 PM EST

Insightful chat @tcarey98! #TnTechChat

CandiceColson Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

@tcarey98 thanks For a great chat! #tntechchat

Tibbstechcoach Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

@tcarey98 Thanks for moderating! #tntechchat

JoshuaKubly Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

@tcarey98 That would sure be an improvement! #TnTechChat

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

Wow! That was a FAST hour. Thank you all so much for joining tonite! #tntechchat

tntechgal Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

A6: drill/kill goes away,prep Ts w/proper trg for integration w/admin that supports/models integration #TnTechChat https://t.co/jTy9ktWnYa

tcarey98 Jan 26 @ 8:50 PM EST

Q6: What changes would you like to see with how testing and test prep is integrated into instruction?#tntechchat

1DanLawson Jan 26 @ 8:59 PM EST

Great job @tcarey98 and good dialogue fellow participants...I always learn lots...and am ready for ANY ASSESSMENT! #TNTechChat