#akedchat Archive

#akedchat is a great way for Alaska-based educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Monday May 22, 2017
11:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat May 22 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #akedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/0shmUYfAWp
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    Good Evening! We are happy to learn with you tonight. Please introduce yourself to the group. #akedchat
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Hey #akedchat Sue, 3rd grade in Fort Yukon. Emotional after our fun-filled last day! Had such a great year in the Arctic!
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Tonight we will be loosely following the Q1, A1 format. Please remember to include #akedchat in your post.
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Joe from Valdez #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    We need an #akedchat where there is no pre-determined topic-- EdCamp style
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    Always good to see you Joe! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Hey Joe, glad to see you back on twitter! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:06 PM EDT
    Busy times-- finished my Admin and we just adopted a little native boy #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:06 PM EDT
    Q1. Let's start with Celebrations. What is a professional highlight or major accomplishment of SY2016-17? #akedchat
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    You should come to our next #coffeeedu #digitaledcamp #edcampak June 23, 5pm! #akedchat was great "hanging out" on GHO with @nick_schumacher
    In reply to @joerobison907, @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    Sounds like you have a lot to Celebrate!! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @spiraledu
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    Wow! Congratulations--twice over! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    #akedchat cannot believe we actually #mysteryskype with all 50 states! Wonderful 1st hand connections! #GRAPAX, #cardboardchallenge, #gmttc3
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    The #coffeeedu was AWESOME! GHO is the perfect tool for the #digitaledcamp format. A few local sites and we can connect the state #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @joerobison907
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    This is AWESOME! well done @spiraledu #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @spiraledu
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    I wanted to brag you up about this on #tlap I have been telling everyone I know about this accomplishment! #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    I want to know more about this #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    Started 1st month of school w/#mysteryskype. By Jan, we had done 26 so I thought, lets go for all 50! Hard tracking down some! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @nick_schumacher
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    A1. We created digital portfolios 4th quarter- it was awesome & we're going to do it all year next year #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    Q2. To help spur this chat along. We might need a shout out to our PLN...Who has been your major @Twitter influences this year? #akedchat
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    #akedchat Started with premise of #coffeeedu like @alicekeeler introduced at #aste17 plan to grow to #digitaledcamp #edcampak
    In reply to @joerobison907, @nick_schumacher, @alicekeeler
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    I have loved following @rownbey! Can't wait to be in a location where internet is a bit stronger to start trying throngs like her! #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @Twitter, @rownbey
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    Basically, like #edcamp we choose a number of topics and break out into GHO groups for discussion. Local sites help to coordinate. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @alicekeeler
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    @joerobison907 #akedchat vision of how a digital #coffeeedu eventually becomes #digitaledcamp / #edcampak
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    What digital format did you use for the portfolios? #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    OK. I am WAY OFF SCRIPT. @joerobison907 @spiraledu What advice do you have for New Teachers to help them along their way? #akedchat
  • cybraryman1 May 22 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    My New Teachers page https://t.co/hLvn7pxD3L When the bell rings come out facilitating the learning of your students. #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    A2. The entire AK Twitter Tribe have been great for me-- outside of that, @gcouros has changed my paradigm #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    We just used Google Sites and kids built their own websites-- may or may not stay with that #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    Thank you. Welcome to #akedchat.
    In reply to @cybraryman1
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    Have you checked out @Seesaw ? #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @nick_schumacher, @Seesaw
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    I need to... heard good things #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @nick_schumacher, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    I am excited to be back on Google with @CRSDAK . Powerful stuff for kids! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @CRSDAK
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    Join twitter, create PLN. They will follow you wherever you may go & even as your change roles & support you #akedchat don't feel isolated!
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    INteresting. Is this web based OR server based. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    We just used the app on iPads. Really easy to add to #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    My advice 4 new teachers is 2 always look for the better-things should change every year-dont settle for "we've always done that" #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    The most dangerous words in the language "we've always done it this way"! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    Discussion of Ipads vs. Chromebooks vs. laptops. Any thoughts? #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    We use Laptops...we simply haven't the bandwidth to support them in any purpose other than word processing. #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    my 1st year, I did not have a principal who supported me trying new things.Was hard to go against my schooling & past experiences #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    iPads are good for the younger grades and laptops for the older grades #akedchat iPads were never here too & could connect/laptops couldn't
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    #akedchat
    • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:35 PM EDT
      We are 1:1 w/ MacBooks, which is awesome... but there are times I wish we had iPads...
      In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    #akedchat Hi @joerobison907 ! Was just listening on the radio to your principal talk about edcamps to the school board!
    In reply to @joerobison907, @joerobison907
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    Apple has a MS coding curriculum I want to do.., but it's only on the iPad (Playgrounds, I think) #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @nick_schumacher, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    Q? Other than twitter. How would you recommend our New Teachers build their PLN? How do we convert the naysayers towards collab? #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    Multi-tasking 😀#akedchat
    • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:36 PM EDT
      #akedchat Hi @joerobison907 ! Was just listening on the radio to your principal talk about edcamps to the school board!
      In reply to @joerobison907, @joerobison907
  • cybraryman1 May 22 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    And I have an Alaska page. https://t.co/wYYer3SNiC #akedchat Really enjoyed my Alaska adventure years ago.
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    #akedchat Nice use of time! Was just stopping by to see what was happening in Twitter-World. ;-)
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    Interesting. Is the math portion aligned to standards? #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    If not Twitter, find a way to get around & learn from other teachers- steal, tweak, experiment, take risks- have a growth mindset #akedchat
    • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:38 PM EDT
      Q? Other than twitter. How would you recommend our New Teachers build their PLN? How do we convert the naysayers towards collab? #akedchat
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    You Sir, are Amazing! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    Don't know... there was a session on it at ASTE #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    I hear you speak of a growth mindset often. How do you teach this to your students? #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    #akedchat you should come back!
    In reply to @cybraryman1, @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    Have you done the Lego League? Our new 6th grade teacher has done a lot of this...she will be looking for local competition. #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    #Akedchat I was thinking about this the other day & developed a workshop to showcase some easy Fall collaborations.
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    #akedchat laptops only for word processing? ouch.
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    This begins & ends with the classroom environment you create- Students should want 2 come 2 your class b/c of interests you awaken #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    Q8. As educators, we spend most of our time helping others. What will you do this summer for YOURSELF? How will you recharge? #akedchat
  • joerobison907 May 22 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    We have a Lego team that competes--- let's talk #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    We can't even connect to the internet, so have to transfer files from S computer to T computer to print... #akedchat
    In reply to @VHSAkLibrary, @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    YOU ROCK. This is Awesome! #akedchat
    In reply to @spiraledu, @MaryWegnerSitka, @Tch2LrnAK, @InspiredImpact, @Dan_Polta, @jethrojones, @lmeinert, @KPBSDsupt
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    #akedchat SERIOUSLY? Ok, I'll go to bed feeling grateful tonight. How do you connect your students to the 'outside world'?
    In reply to @spiraledu, @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    YES! BTW our new 6th grade teacher shares a ride with me to work! #akedchat
    In reply to @joerobison907, @spiraledu, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:50 PM EDT
    Great calendar of events starting in September that you can collaborate w/ global classrooms! #akedchat Would love to help you get started!
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @MaryWegnerSitka, @Tch2LrnAK, @InspiredImpact, @Dan_Polta, @jethrojones, @lmeinert, @KPBSDsupt
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:50 PM EDT
    #akedchat are you in a community with a public library that has OWL abilities? Could that be a collaborative option for you?
    In reply to @spiraledu, @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    We do the best we can with what we have. Rural Education is a different ball game. We can connect...just very slowly! #akedchat
    In reply to @VHSAkLibrary, @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    The public library is on our network. 😉 #akedchat
    In reply to @VHSAkLibrary, @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    We can connect fine on the teacher computer. The student computers are just too old to get on wifi. #Akedchat Have LOVED @SkypeClassroom!
    In reply to @VHSAkLibrary, @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw, @SkypeClassroom
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    You guys were awesome tonight. Thank you for sticking it out. I am blessed with the worlds Best PLN! #akedchat
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    #akedchat I remember slow connections from the 80's & 90's, with costs per minute so you did everything offline first!
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    Would you please contribute to our New Teacher questionnaire? https://t.co/U0OltKnyqP #akedchat
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    Get started Fall 2017: #OreoChallenge, #Worldslargestlesson, #GRA, #GMTTC, #CardboardChallenge, #Mysteryskype, and more... #Akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher, @MaryWegnerSitka, @Tch2LrnAK, @InspiredImpact, @Dan_Polta, @jethrojones, @lmeinert, @KPBSDsupt
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    See you next week with @saminjuneau for Summer PLP #akedchat
  • VHSAkLibrary May 22 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    #akedchat OH! GOOD! that makes more sense and gives you a lot more options. Guess I missed something in the conversation.
    In reply to @spiraledu, @nick_schumacher, @joerobison907, @Seesaw, @SkypeClassroom
  • spiraledu May 22 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    A8. Writing my book, spending time with my boys, catching up on all the neflix shows that I haven't been able to watch... #akedchat
    In reply to @nick_schumacher
  • nick_schumacher May 22 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    Yeah....and the dial up modem tones!! #akedchat
    In reply to @VHSAkLibrary, @spiraledu, @joerobison907, @Seesaw