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SymbalooEDU - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:00 PM EST

Welcome to #symchat! Please state your name & where you’re from.

MrsMurat Nov 30 @ 6:00 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:01 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:04 PM EST

I am very excited to discuss videos in the classroom! We will start in one minute... #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:06 PM EST

Hey all! Siobhan Wilmot from #PaceU ready to learn about videos in the classroom with #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:07 PM EST

Hey Siobhan! Glad to have you here! #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:07 PM EST

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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:08 PM EST

A1: I think videos are a great way to engage studenrs, without a classic lecture. Explains things differently and can be repeated #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:07 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:10 PM EST

I agree! It helps present information in a different way! #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:08 PM EST
A1: I think videos are a great way to engage studenrs, without a classic lecture. Explains things differently and can be repeated #symchat
- educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:07 PM EST
  
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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:10 PM EST

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:12 PM EST

#symchat Hi all. Brenda Fry, Librarian in suburban PA elementary school.

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:12 PM EST

A2: I think the length and content depends. If thought provoking and would encourage deep educational discussions I would say yes #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:10 PM EST

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:13 PM EST

#symchat I use videos all the time, but I am not a fan of showing complete movies. I think it is just a babysitting tool.

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:14 PM EST

I know some schools that band who movies, but I know some movies and documentaries that are so powerful showing the whole thing. #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:12 PM EST
A2: I think the length and content depends. If thought provoking and would encourage deep educational discussions I would say yes #symchat
- educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:10 PM EST
  
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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:15 PM EST

I agree to a certain extent. I think there is value if they are used correctly as a learning tool! #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:13 PM EST

#symchat I use videos all the time, but I am not a fan of showing complete movies. I think it is just a babysitting tool.

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:15 PM EST

#symchat Greetings Barbara here Tech Specialist, USA, international, PreK-Adult

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:15 PM EST

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sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:16 PM EST

Hello #symchat! Joining late!

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:16 PM EST

how about informative films and documentaries that could later be discussed? #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:16 PM EST

Hey Sylvia and Barbara! We are on question 3...but question 1 and 2 were interesting too... #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:17 PM EST

so then perhaps showing snippets would be a better option I'm thinking..#symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:17 PM EST

I think it is all about having discussions and assignments during the video instead of just pressing play for two hours... #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:18 PM EST

#symchat A3. Gr8 opportunities to constructively critique self and others. Explore possibilities of growth and change

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:18 PM EST

What about videos not as content, but for assessments...like using #EdPuzzle? #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:19 PM EST

I agree! And a unique way of doing so... #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:18 PM EST

#symchat A3. Gr8 opportunities to constructively critique self and others. Explore possibilities of growth and change
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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:19 PM EST

not so much for elementary school, but I could see for high school and if a set of discussion questions were provided first #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:20 PM EST

A1 We use videos to take students on field trips, introduce music, or new concepts in the content areas and for many other reasons! #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:20 PM EST

#symchat what's a video assessment?

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:21 PM EST

An assessment that uses a video...such as EdPuzzle where the video stops and student answers questions...all online. #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:21 PM EST

Great Reasons! #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:21 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:22 PM EST

Great conversation so far...let's continue with question 4! #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:22 PM EST

me too! #symchat

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:23 PM EST

wow that's cool! never heard of it before. #symchat

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sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:23 PM EST

A4 Drawbacks would be if they are used for the wrong reason, and I have seen that. They aren't to fill time, must have a purpose #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:23 PM EST

Boy oh boy have I seen it used as a babysitting tool! Or they are used for absolutely no purpose...no content at all. #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:23 PM EST

A4 Drawbacks would be if they are used for the wrong reason, and I have seen that. They aren't to fill time, must have a purpose #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:24 PM EST

Sad, isn't it @educatoralex? #symchat

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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:24 PM EST

We use #ar4learning augmented reality #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:25 PM EST

I think video assessments are good, but more for individual work/practice at home maybe rather than during classtimes #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:25 PM EST

I am so excited over EdPuzzle. Never heard of it. Love love love it! thanks #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:25 PM EST

Yes...it really is and ruins it for teachers who want to use it for real reasons! #symchat

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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:25 PM EST

Have Ss create their own videos to review concepts #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:26 PM EST

#symchat A2. I say no. Afford opportunity to explore alternative endings, what ifs, cliff hangers, creativity

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:26 PM EST

Of course!!! https://t.co/9Fg3ynL49J. @EDpuzzle #symchat

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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:26 PM EST

Used for the wrong reasons, to waste time rather than engage in instruction, students could get distracted #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:21 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:26 PM EST

We are definitely getting to that ;-) #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:27 PM EST

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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:27 PM EST

definitely a great way to engage students #symchat

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BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:28 PM EST

#symchat A2. Room for creative exploration, meeting the needs of varying learners, auditory, visual, tactile

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:28 PM EST

I have never hooked up my DVD in three years! I always go on line for what I need. #symchat

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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:29 PM EST

DVDs might be easier, using less bandwidth, avoiding any issues with buffering that would waste more time #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:27 PM EST

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:29 PM EST

Watch my webinar Not Your Grandmother's Videos on my YouTube Channel...I discuss some good resources like EdPuzzle. #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:30 PM EST

https://t.co/didX6wxHfq under webinars https://t.co/mHaiPt0PHh #symchat

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:30 PM EST

#symchat just used a video the other day but tried something new. Gave the kids things I wanted them to look for, and take notes. 6th grade

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:30 PM EST

And you do not need the Internet at all with DVDs...definitely a benefit to "old school" technology... #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:29 PM EST
DVDs might be easier, using less bandwidth, avoiding any issues with buffering that would waste more time #symchat
- educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:27 PM EST
  
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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:31 PM EST

If you have the bandwidth, it is definitely easier!!! #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:28 PM EST

I have never hooked up my DVD in three years! I always go on line for what I need. #symchat
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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:31 PM EST

thanks. heard of most but not EdPuzzle. #symchat bookmarked it for later.

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:32 PM EST

Love that...I used to give them graphic organizers and such to look for certain themes and such during the video. #symchat

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sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:32 PM EST

A5 On our little budget, streaming is better for me, but I agree with @siobhanwilmot, the buffering drives me crazy! #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:27 PM EST

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BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:32 PM EST

#symchat A4. If they're not original, little room for creative exploration and personal touch.

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

If you are using YouTube, let me know after this...I can show you how to download them. #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

I am loving our discussion tonight...let's keep it going! #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

Thank you, @educatoralex @siobhanwilmot #symchat

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sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:36 PM EST

A6 Listen for key words in the video or answers to questions you have shared before the video started #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

I am loving our discussion tonight...let's keep it going! #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:38 PM EST

Let's move on...give us some of your best resources... #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:39 PM EST

A6 I also stop he video often for discussion, pair-share activities, etc. #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

I am loving our discussion tonight...let's keep it going! #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:39 PM EST

#symchat A5. Depends on your location, bandwidth, connectivity, purpose. Both can suffice and can be controlled

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BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:40 PM EST

youtube alot and recently I made my own and the kids loved it! I might do more @WatchKnowLearn is one of my fav #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:41 PM EST

Great resources to find videos here: https://t.co/mHaiPt0PHh #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:41 PM EST

A6: Paying attention to key words as well as any plot discoveries, knowledge based questions & also critical thinking ones #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:33 PM EST

I am loving our discussion tonight...let's keep it going! #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:41 PM EST

A7 @youtube @Wonderopolis @SymbalooEDU @Edmodo to name a few #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:38 PM EST

Let's move on...give us some of your best resources... #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:41 PM EST

#symchat A5.1Depends on your location, bandwidth, connectivity, purpose. Both can suffice and can be controlled

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:42 PM EST

A7: I love Flocabulary! #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:42 PM EST

A7: Youtube is ofren the goto resource you can find so much there #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:38 PM EST

Let's move on...give us some of your best resources... #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:42 PM EST

Try Crash Course on YouTube too... #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:43 PM EST

#symchat A7. Certainly @SymbalooEDU, @DiscoveryEd, @YouTube for education, @TeachingChannel

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:44 PM EST

#symchat @usabbs Here is your question Bobby...

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BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:46 PM EST

Videos in Education via @SAFARIMontage https://t.co/RfdlVakUzr #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:48 PM EST

I love using Animoto, Windows MovieMaker, Camtasia, Jing, Screencastify, Screencast-o-matic, Snagit... #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:44 PM EST

#symchat @usabbs Here is your question Bobby...
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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:48 PM EST

A8: I havent created any videos in ed yet but I'd love to learn of some great platforms and resources! #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:49 PM EST

Oh yes, I forgot about @animoto @educatoralex. That's a good one. #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:49 PM EST

They definitely can or record videos about content...instead of watching a video, have them record one. #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:50 PM EST

Also wevideo and tellagami... #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:48 PM EST
I love using Animoto, Windows MovieMaker, Camtasia, Jing, Screencastify, Screencast-o-matic, Snagit... #symchat
- educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:44 PM EST
  
  #symchat @usabbs Here is your question Bobby...
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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:51 PM EST

my Ss create with i movie and @SMART_Tech video capture and @educanon123 #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:51 PM EST

Instead of you making movies...do your studens create them??? #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:52 PM EST

MANY great resources flying around...write them down to check out later...I am! #symchat

usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:53 PM EST

also another create way to create digital flipping books with @FlipSnackEdu #symchat

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siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:53 PM EST

A9: again I have no experience creating videos but I like to think students creating them would be a more beneficial experience #symchat

BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:53 PM EST

@sabuller #symchat A8. iMovie, @PowToon two of our faves

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:54 PM EST

Oh my...shut my mouth for not remembering PowToon! I teach it everywhere I go!!! Love, Love, Love #symchat

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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:54 PM EST

Ss can also create @officialvoki https://t.co/t5KsIZcmtF #symchat

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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:54 PM EST

Ss can also create @officialvoki https://t.co/5MHNbJ0IUg #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:55 PM EST

@usabbs @officialvoki I like Voki's... #symchat

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usabbs Nov 30 @ 6:55 PM EST

another great video creator for Ss @Go4Schools #symchat

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BcCotter Nov 30 @ 6:55 PM EST

@sabuller #symchat A8. iMovie, @PowToon @Animoto two of our faves

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:55 PM EST

LAST QUESTION: #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:56 PM EST

I would love to do this, but I have them for 40 minutes a week. I have done very few #symchat

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educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:56 PM EST

hahaha...that should say before using videos in the classroom! hahah #symchat

sabuller - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:57 PM EST

A10 Watch the video! #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:55 PM EST

LAST QUESTION: #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:57 PM EST

A10: Preview it. Come up with purpose and share with kids be4 you show it. and sometimes, I am just about spontaneity! #symchat

siobhanwilmot Nov 30 @ 6:58 PM EST

A10: Teachers should have watched the video themself/be very familiar with all the content for sure! And know what part to focus on #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:58 PM EST

I am loving your answers for Q10! #symchat

educatoralex - Moderator Nov 30 @ 6:59 PM EST

Well...it is that time! THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining #symchat tonight!!!! The conversation was great! @educatoralex

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