#PGTechTalk Archive
Monthly Twitter chat open to ALL Teachers, Leaders, and Experts discussing topics relevant to education and technology integration.
Thursday May 5, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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Welcome :-) please intro, position, where you teach & in celebration of Cinco de Mayo- what is your fav drink to find the worm?
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Hey ! Glad to chat tonight. Arlayna, 2nd Gr T from FSK & in honor of Queen B, I'm sipping some lemonade! https://t.co/mDvvkv6LMd
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Welcome to I'm Alemnesh from MD, Intervention Specialist, & my fave drink is Patron margarita (no calories) lime w/sugar no salt
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So glad you're here ! Thanks for joining us you were the FIRST to arrive 😉
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Welcome, welcome, welcome!
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Hey hey! This is Dawn Academic Tech Coordinator at Sidwell Friends School, WDC...
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Hi all. I'm Manda and I teach 3rd grade at Mattaponi. My favorite drink is pomegranate zinfandel
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Welcome ! We ALWAYS appreciate your support! Can't wait for Saturday's
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Olinda, 2nd grade, Lewisdale Elem. in Hyattsville, MD. I love margaritas!
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Hi Sarah! Thanks for joining :-)
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Wes from NC. glad to be back!
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Hi Sarah! Thanks for joining us tonight!
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Oh that sounds refreshing! Thanks for being here !!
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thanks so much, Nia!!! So glad to be here. You all are awesome.
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Get your twitter fingers ready! Q1 coming up in 1 minute!
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I've not used Participate learning before, so I'm glad to be exposed to this... Thank you.
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Hi. I'm Nia the Instructional Tech teacher at THE Lewisdale Elem in and I love some southern iced tea!
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Hi Robert! Welcome! Glad you could join us!
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Me too!!!! Thanks! Got some great people, convos, and prizes.
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YUMMY! never had it but sounds good! Welcome
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hi Alemnesh! Thanks so much! Great to see you.
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Q1: What are some ways you connect with students, teachers, specialists, beyond your classroom/school?
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Excited to be here with my Diet Dr Pepper:) I ed tech at Loyola U
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hi Olinda! Thanks so much! Great to see you
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Thanks for joining again ! Putting that pom zin on my "To Try" List!
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Heeeyyyy Natalie! You'll love tonight's discussion. You inspired us!
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so glad you're joining us again! North Cacalaca is in the building 😉!! Thanks for being with us!
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Hi, Victoria from Lewisdale Elem. I teach 3rd Grade RELA. I love anything sweet ;}
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Beyond my school, I leverage forums and networks like these via Twitter, IG, etc. to build, connect to and expand my network...
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A1: I just joined a Yammer group today at Loyola for instructional designers
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Hi ! Rian here from . Special Educator. Tweeting in from our staff appreciation dinner at half notes.
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A1: I connect during Twitter chats like this one! Webinars from
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A1: I used to teach Ss about communities. Ss read content, watch videos & communicate w/penpal while learning.
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Welcome and thank you for joining us tonight!
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- Yammer - I've seen it, not used it... How is it different from Twitter or IG or the other SM tools?
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A1 I 💛 social media! Twitter/Voxer/etc. The people I've met have changed my life. It even connects me to gr8 ppl in our district
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Hi . Rachel - 3rd Grade teacher & Title 1 Tech facilitator- I'm following the chat from a NBCT meeting
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Same here! Sorry I can't make Sat (Soccer mom life) but I'm so glad will be reppin'
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Hi Ms. Gosselin, so nice to see you!
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lol Zumba class coming up! Right now lifting 😜
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yeahhhhhhh THE Victoria has joined us! Thanks for the Lewisdale love!
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- I know all about that life...
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A1: In any way I can!!! Found Twitter 2 be the most resourceful & diverse.
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Go you!! Welcome and thanks for joining us!
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Yammer, Voxer... any other new tools out there I should know about?
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A1. Email, Google Classroom, Edmodo, REMIND, Attending Trainings or Webinars.
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Twitter, IG, etc. are great ways to connect with like-minded educators and teach our students the same!
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I would have to agree with you on Twitter... Most of my connections have been an extension of twitter
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It is a chat group but within your organization for privacy & easy access, you also get email alerts
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it's so easy to use and exchange handles, which is why I think my network there has grown so quickly...
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Mike from Mt. Rainier/ Port Towns. EL Media Specialist. Came home from Computer club and low & behold it's
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Primary school teacher teaching for 10 yrs, recently started https://t.co/8aswDQctMc to help teachers find free online games
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These are all great ways to connect! https://t.co/wPW7fGY5Wi
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A1. Email, Google Classroom, Edmodo, REMIND, Attending Trainings or Webinars.
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ok ms. I need to be added to this group... I'm missing out!
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I hear you! Would you all be interested in doing a Twitter 101/ session for newbies?
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TOUR GUIDE!!! Thanks for joining tonight!!
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Welcome Mike and thank you for joining us!
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A1. Classroom 2.0 I've checked out and of course PLN groups like and
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In the process of trying to get more T's at my school on Twitter. Would ... Love any advice.
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yaaaaaas!!!! What's your handle?
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I totally agree https://t.co/9aE3w1EUXl
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it's so easy to use and exchange handles, which is why I think my network there has grown so quickly...
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There you are! Glad you could join us!
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Great to see you again! Thanks for joining!
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yessss!!! This is awesome. Glad you're here.
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lol don't have one yet - but trust, it's a done deal after tonight!
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Q2: If you have participated in a telecollaborative project, what motivated you to participate in one?
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Will have to check this one out! Thanks for sharing!
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I'm going to have to look into boxer & yammer more. I'm not sure I've heard of those. https://t.co/VchVRa7S3S
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Yammer, Voxer... any other new tools out there I should know about?
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A2 Yes! I did it because it was a great experience for my Ss and we all learned so much together
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Definitely! I just got an request 2 do a PD 4 Twitter chats! We need 2connect/collab!
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have you thought about starting a school handle and # for your school?
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A2: I would love to do a Mystery Skype or Google hangout
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A2: I really wanted to expose my Ss to communities outside of their own. I also wanted learning that extended a txtbk/more real.
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have you tried joining webinars?
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Yaaaay!!! That would be awesome!
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Haaaaayyyy Ms. Sarah done and done... Now on - add me folks! help a newbie out!
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ME TOO! I want to try Mystery Skype https://t.co/HY10289T7R
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A2: I would love to do a Mystery Skype or Google hangout
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Yaaaaay!!!! Adding you. Are you coming Saturday?
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A1. Twitter, conferences, decamps, Overdue notices, email, Ss - Gdocs/Email
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My motivation was simply an extension of the fact that I wanted to work with a teacher from another school, in another area
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YASSSSSS what a way to promote our site!
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The motivation was that by doing so, I can challenge and deepen my understanding of edtech by considering diverse voices/views
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I looooove ! Awesome way to do SS.
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don't forget your hashtag
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Great suggestion friend! when great minds get together, there's no stopping the innovation!
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Keep up the Collaboration! Q3 in 1 minute!
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Q2: If you have participated in a telecollaborative project, what motivated you to participate in one?
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They're fun! My Ss love them.
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Q3: What are some advantages of participating in a telecollaborative project?
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A guessing game using geography skills. Ss try to figure out where the other class is from.
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Advantages - continue to build your own PLC - challenge your presumptions about education - see how others are learning
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A:1 I love twitter chats. This is a convenient way to connect.
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A3: Ss have the opportunity to experience other cultures, countries, and expand their knowledge.
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A3 You get to tap into the power and knowledge of other Ts and Ss around the world and get
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oh you know what? I have seen this - learned about it the other day as I was studying for the Google Level 2 Edu Certification
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I keep wanting to do a but have not pulled the trigger on one yet.
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The amazing experience, invigorated response from students, increased interactivity, participation and more.
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A2 I have not...yet! What intrigues me to pursue it is the new connections, experiences, and perspectives our Ss can learn.
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A3: Great info here about telecollaborative projects! Advantages, examples, organizations, etc! https://t.co/yy5MkWGS0M
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go for it! I'd love to hear about it.
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GREAT for geography lessons w a ss anywhere in the world you give/get hints and have to guess location
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did you find me on ? I'll look for you!
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I tried, but couldn't find you. Did you sign up with email? I can also try to find you that way.
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A3 I've been wanting to try different challenges VS. other schools. Anyone try Kahoot w.other classes? ?
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A3: 2 heads are always better than 1! Projects are more effective when everyones talents can be maximized
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That's a great idea! I have yet to try that! https://t.co/tic3R7O4XC
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A3 I've been wanting to try different challenges VS. other schools. Anyone try Kahoot w.other classes? ?
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A3: exposure to cultures other than your own.
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It's easy. Follow and others.
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Totally agree! So often we don't look beyond ourselves, this is a way to diversity thinking/ perception! https://t.co/BG6B6sNP0d
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Advantages - continue to build your own PLC - challenge your presumptions about education - see how others are learning
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Definitely! Ss need those skills to deal with the REAL world! https://t.co/zt95124IZ7
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A3: 2 heads are always better than 1! Projects are more effective when everyones talents can be maximized
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Great answers to encourage the 4 C's! Q4 in less than 60 seconds!
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I Agree it's like fun and convenient PD! https://t.co/wHunlVVFQx
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A:1 I love twitter chats. This is a convenient way to connect.
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Connecting with others also helps you challenge assumptions and expose blind spots in what we think is ideal
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is that something new to ?
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I'm not familiar with voxer. What's that?
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A2 I'm looking at doing a mystery Skype
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Q4: What are some key components that ensure a successful telecollaborative project?
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Hey ! Coming in late. Tyler here, 7th grade Science teacher at Hyattsville Middle, and my fave drink is sweet tea!
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A4: I haven't participated in one but def planning and starting small.
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You are DEEP! Yeessss! Challenge my mind!
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Expose and expand global connections! https://t.co/kPnVHNVHtm
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Connecting with others also helps you challenge assumptions and expose blind spots in what we think is ideal
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Yes. Wonderful experience. I'm always open to class vs class
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WELCOME! so glad you could join us!
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key components: flexibility, adaptability, a growth-mindset, a willingness to think outside the box
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A4: Planning, communication, cross-curricular connections & real world application.
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A1: I use some social media such as Twitter and I also use Google Classroom to connect with my students when not in class
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it's also a wonderful way to develop
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Welcome Tyler! Thanks for jumping in. We're glad you made it.
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No worries! Glad you could make it!
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lol it has taken some time and years to begin thinking in this way, but I'm growing and getting better every day
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I'm totally here for this! Let's make it happen!
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Don't worry friend, next year! Getting a jump on it nice and early
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- A4 - flexibility, attention to detail (time zones) patience, willingness to play, regroup, refocus, more.
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Yes you have. We did GHO for Read Across America. That counts! lol
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WOW! I didn't even know added that feature! That's a must try! Thanks for sharing
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A3: I love tele-collaborative projects b/c u get to work with ppl from around the world - not necessarily physically possible
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YOU ARE RIGHT! Let's do it again! and I want to do the Kahoot vs another school. https://t.co/PeB3c0dtVd
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Yes you have. We did GHO for Read Across America. That counts! lol
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A4 Communication is the key!
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looks fun... do your students enjoy it?
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I've introduced my 3rd graders to shared docs, slides. Introduced maps this week.
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This is so key! Bringing the world to them! https://t.co/42Y5SoOrm0
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A3: I love tele-collaborative projects b/c u get to work with ppl from around the world - not necessarily physically possible
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Q5 in less than a minute! TIme is FLYING when you're having fun PD!
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YEAH! So glad you came! Thanks for joining us Tyler
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I could teach anything with and I do mean anything.
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A4 preparation, student buy-in, willingness to learn & adapt & keeping your goals in mind
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I'm ready! Finishing up matter now! Let's shoot for next week!
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How does one work around time differences?
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Q5: What project ideas are you interested in collaborating w/another classroom? Include your grade level & content.
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It's a site where u can exchange words or audio messages! It's really cool. You can make groups and have chats
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I've done pre-recorded video responses for question and answer sessions. Any other ideas?? https://t.co/Swar7Ggt2U
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How does one work around time differences?
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Does anybody have a parent permission slip they can share?
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within PGCPS - Google Classroom/drive activities. Plus these Inside / Outside of PGCPS - Kahoot, MysterySkypes, numbers EL-MS
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YES!!!! And with the way the world is now, this is so important.
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A5 We did a group persuasive essay and presentation with a class in Iowa
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Took the words right off of my keyboard! LOL
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I'd love 2 explore a project with a school somewhere in rural US.
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We tend to focus so far beyond our borders and fail to see the opportunity in front of us!
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A5: GHO and ! Maybe we can play against each other! second grade and all subjects
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Paying attention to detail. Communication. Asynchronous Google Docs. Currently working on one with Aust
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Because of the digital divide what challenges are rural communities facing and how can we engage them?
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I can't think of a project, but I would love to talk to other 3rd grade T's about basic info such as HW, centers, math journals.
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I do have one I created for student use with Send me your email to share. https://t.co/wfRs6yhnVj
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Does anybody have a parent permission slip they can share?
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A4. Flexibility and a back up plan when tech fails
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How can we do this in a way without making the assumption that it is our "calling" to help them, when it is we who need help?!
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Yes you can. You can also have more than two classes too.
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A4: I've recently been introduced to mystery and digital storytelling - would love to try both by the end of the year!
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A virtual socrative seminar on the impact of the Holocaust. 8th Grade
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Great question! https://t.co/4f1J6OXHRN
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Because of the digital divide what challenges are rural communities facing and how can we engage them?
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Start with MysterySkypes. It will amaze your Ss.
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lol Diane, this is not my doing, this is from awesome teachers in my district!
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This is making me super excited. Can't wait!
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I'm a 7th grade Science teacher if anybody is looking to collaborate!
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I'm nervous about permission for photo release, etc.
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do you have your notes in a Google doc you can share? Wow! How cool
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Q6 will be posted in 1 minute! Tweeps - Don't forget to connect and follow someone new today!
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A5 would love to try also. Haven't been brave enough yet!
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YES!! Even though I teach science, I try to bring cultural awareness and education into everything we do!
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or would be great resources for that
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Well maybe I incorrectly framed it as a matter of it being a "digital divide", when in fact, it is an issue of
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Q6: Please share any telecollaborative projects you have participated in and briefly describe the experience.
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Others? https://t.co/bE1K2d6cL1
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A4: I've recently been introduced to mystery and digital storytelling - would love to try both by the end of the year!
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that's been my ? too! With I think you can log in when you're able and read responses. It's not live
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A6 while at Common Ground MD, I attended a session on telecollaborative projects, check out theirs
https://t.co/MhLv7MfqZA
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Hey Tweeps! Don't forget to answer with A# to the corresponding Q# :-) Thanks!
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Any yammers out there I can follow?! LOL
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What's stopping you? Really? Let's talk
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thanks for sharing that !
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A6 Ss love mysteryskypes. Immediate response, engagement. Game changer.
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A6 We do a lot of this in . Educators around the world collaborating 24/7!
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I'll just emailed you some of the mystery skype stuff I used with my classes.
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You LIKE that?! You know how WE do friend!
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Recently completed a collabo using design thinking as the framework 2 address a problem in your school (pd, tech integration)
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A6: Google Hangout was fun with ! We got to read to each other's class
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Follow to connect! https://t.co/nZ6Eji1sSt
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A6 We do a lot of this in . Educators around the world collaborating 24/7!
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OMG you're the best! Thanks :)
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Check out and connect and collaborate with Ts from all over! https://t.co/UxD0gR2yL3
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A6 We do a lot of this in . Educators around the world collaborating 24/7!
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this was cool - please remind us for next week or the next twitter chat! I've enjoyed this...
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Q7: suggests thinking about what your classroom lacks & what it can gain from a connection to others. Thoughts?
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EXACTLY we CAN collaborate within the state. There is such land, and cultural diversity right here
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We're so glad u could make it! Great contributions! We host every 1st Thurs of the month 6-7p We'll send out Rs
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A7 Yes indeed. That's a great idea. My weaknesses became strengths through the guidance of my
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A7 - Do you really want to know- Working speakers, projector, internet not available in some classes and bldgs.
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A7 Expanding our connections will lead to a wider perspective, which in return benefits Ss.
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A7. Can't voice it but just the sense of team building once you add in an external group.
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A7: Thinking strategically and how the plan connects to your areas of growth is always a plus!
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Or within the District. It's easier to use within district.
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. Rural communities face tons of obstacles. Being small markets many companies won't even serve us.
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Thanks . What an amazing group of committed & positive educators.
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True! A culture of collaborative growth is essential-Build self-efficacy of the person to build the org! https://t.co/nM62qLo93p
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A7. Can't voice it but just the sense of team building once you add in an external group.
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is the BOMB! Thanks you guys for chatting. Awesome conversation tonight!
