#BSD7chat Archive
Wednesday November 30, 2016
10:00 PM EST
rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Howdy,
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! Rachel, curriculum specialist in Bozeman, MT.
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Hello
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! Adrian, principal at Irving Elementary!
kimforuria
Nov 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hey friends! Kim King ML 3rd
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
Bwahaha! I laughed out loud. Love it, Kim!
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kimforuria
Nov 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
Hey friends! Kim King ML 3rd
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BSD7chat
Nov 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
Q1 is here!
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@AdrianAdvinMT
@MrHagemeister
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
Docs and Slides are the easiest starters, I think. Similar enough to other tech we already know.
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AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
A1: The basics - Drive, Calendar, Docs are great starters
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:05 PM EST
Funny, I forget about Drive, itself. Learning how to manage folders and storage is critical!
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
AdrianAdvinMT
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Nov 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
It is a great organization tool. I don't know what I'd do without it!
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
A1 b) Ts can get Ss to collab so easily w Docs and Slides. The magic of that little blue *share* button.
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BSD7chat
Nov 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q2: What are your "go to" Google apps?
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@AdrianAdvinMT
@MrHagemeister
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
For real. I'm all color coded, folders nested deep within other folders.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
MrHagemeister
Nov 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1 docs, slides, and the under used drawings
@rachelmarker
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AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1.2: Slides are great and easy way for Ss to present to their peers
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:04 PM EST
Docs and Slides are the easiest starters, I think. Similar enough to other tech we already know.
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
Be still my heart, Mr. H! You are speaking my language!
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In reply to @MrHagemeister
AdrianAdvinMT
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Nov 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
I'm also a big fand of the command f tool
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In reply to @rachelmarker
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
Yo Joe!
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In reply to @MrHagemeister, @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:08 PM EST
A2: Yup, I must sing the praises of the oft-ignored GDrawings. A blank canvas for creativity!
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
you KNOW it! One of my BFFs.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
Hi
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Sorry I’m late the little guy in my house does not want to go to sleep tonight! Nikki, LaMotte School 4/5
MrHagemeister
Nov 30 @ 10:09 PM EST
A2 i Love slides. There's so much you can use them for! The ability to collaborate and create is awesome.
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
A2 b) My
#2ndgrade
kiddo made this, all on her own in GDrawings.
https://t.co/ZoaW6G0XQB
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NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1 I think Google Slides is a great stater. Especially for Ss. So many design options
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:10 PM EST
Yeah! Nikki's here! Hiya, friend. So glad you're able to squeeze this in! Was bummed to miss
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last night!
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In reply to @NVradenburg
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
A2: As a principal, I use Keep quite often. Virtual sticky notes are the best, & you can link it to email!
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
Yup. Love how Ts can scaffold/chunk info for Ss so easily. And great for collab projects.
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In reply to @MrHagemeister
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Nov 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
Time for Q3!
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@AdrianAdvinMT
@MrHagemeister
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
Agree. It's easy for Ss to move elements around, resize, think abt design + how to communic ideas clearly.
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In reply to @NVradenburg
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
A2 Slides is my go to for creating almost anything. The kids love collaborating on slide decks to show their learning.
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:12 PM EST
YES! I lurked for a few minutes at the end. Looked like a great one!
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In reply to @NVradenburg
kimforuria
Nov 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 screencastify is nice to have
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:13 PM EST
Yessss! Another unsung hero! Again, the colors are a huge visual aide for me.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:14 PM EST
Hold onto that one for Q5! :)
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In reply to @kimforuria
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
A3: I want to do more with forms. I observed
@rcarrMT
use it with her Ss in a math modeling project & it was pretty powerful
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In reply to @rcarrMT
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:15 PM EST
A3 A recent project was turning a boring math/tech assessmt into a
#HyperDoc
slide deck. Here's part 1:
https://t.co/0ETaOmsCR1
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NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:16 PM EST
A3 Docs & slides to create
#hyperdocs
for Ss to explore and discover content at their own pace. My faves use
@brainpop
resources
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:17 PM EST
Awesome. You can embed videos, have Ss answr Q, then another photo/vid, followed by Q. Many ways to use.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT, @rcarrMT
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Nov 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
Q4: How do you foster collaboration & creativity using Google apps?
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@AdrianAdvinMT
@MrHagemeister
In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT, @MrHagemeister
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3.2: I liked that Ss were deciding what questions to ask & how to ask it.
@rcarrMT
is inspiring!
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In reply to @rcarrMT
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3 b) I want to explore My Maps more. And do more
#mysteryhangouts
. And continue w Blogger!
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NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
I talked the staff in to my school into doing a Mystery Skype-thon the last week before break! So excited!
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:18 PM EST
A3 b) I want to explore My Maps more. And do more
#mysteryhangouts
. And continue w Blogger!
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:19 PM EST
Can't wait to see some
@brainpop
embedded in a
#hyperdoc
! Make sure to share w your PLN! :)))
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In reply to @NVradenburg, @brainpop
MrHagemeister
Nov 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
A2 allowing students choice and the chance to create allows Ss to use GSuite tools beyond what Ts can imagine
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
She IS!! And to think that 2 mos ago those Ss didn't know what a survey was! Right, RC?!
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT, @rcarrMT
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
A4 Ss are editing essays on Google Docs using comments tool, creating slide decks to keep track of research for group project
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AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
A4: You said it earlier
@rachelmarker
- the power of the share button is game changer! That & commenting is great for Ss & Ts
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In reply to @rachelmarker
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:20 PM EST
Sooooo awesome! Every T will be connecting w another classroom?
@AdrianAdvinMT
... get ON it!
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In reply to @NVradenburg, @AdrianAdvinMT
AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
This is a great idea! May I "borrow" it? :)
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In reply to @NVradenburg
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:21 PM EST
YES! I told them I would find them another classroom to connect with on 12/19. They’re excited
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AdrianAdvinMT
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Nov 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
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NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
Absolutely! That last week is a great week for “out of the box” activities!
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:22 PM EST
A4 Ss need time learning how to critique + share positive feedback. The 'comment' feature in
#gsuiteedu
apps is powerful.
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:23 PM EST
Yes! That said, I think we need to explicitly teach Ss HOW to use effectively. Start w Post-its, then move to tech.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT
BSD7chat
Nov 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
Q5 is all about
@googlechrome
extensions...
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@AdrianAdvinMT
@MrHagemeister
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rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
Fun! Maybe
@kellyhaydenmt
in Bogota, Colombia?!
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In reply to @NVradenburg, @AdrianAdvinMT, @kellyhaydenmt
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:24 PM EST
Great point that we can't let our limitations limit our Ss. Sometimes we just need to get out of their way!
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In reply to @MrHagemeister
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:26 PM EST
Have your 4/5s writing blogs, too? If they're public, wld love to read and connect w them!
#authenticaudience
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In reply to @NVradenburg
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! We are using
@EasyblogDotOrg
All is open for anyone to view and comment on.
https://t.co/nVzHqj008K
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NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:27 PM EST
YES! We are using
@EasyblogDotOrg
All is open for anyone to view and comment on.
https://t.co/9gTLWRVM3O
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In reply to @rachelmarker, @EasyblogDotOrg
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5 Screencastify, Tab Scissors & Glue are my faves for Ss. Goo.gl shortener & OneTab for me!
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AdrianAdvinMT
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
I've only used hangouts & keep extensions for note taking and conferencing. I'm interested in learning screencastify & snagit
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MrHagemeister
Nov 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
A5 screencastify and es Puzzle, are 2 of my fav. Screencasts let's students screencast and saves to drive. Edp let's u crop vids
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rachelmarker
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Nov 30 @ 10:28 PM EST
Oh excellent! Can't wait to take a look!!
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In reply to @NVradenburg, @EasyblogDotOrg
NVradenburg
Nov 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
Q5 here are my Chrome Extensions
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We love Momentum. Makes our IWB pretty during transition.
rachelmarker
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:29 PM EST
Snagit extension is not being maintained (only paid web version). So go w Screencastify! Sooooo easy. Love it.
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In reply to @AdrianAdvinMT