#edtechbridge Archive
Building an authentic community of #edtech developers and educators to help create better #edtech. Join our #edtechbridge chat monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET!
Wednesday August 24, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edtechbridge
! Please introduce yourself, name, role, location and something that you "geek out" about
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Excited to host
#EdTechBridge
chat tonight w/
@ScottMcQuiggan
. Topic: EdTechBridge collaborations in action. Let’s start w/ introductions.
mzgrz
Aug 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Intro Michelle Grezner Third Grade STEM NJ I geek out about Comic Book movies
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Intro: I am Scott from
@SASeducator
. I am pumped to co-moderate
#EdTechBridge
with
@LucyKosturko
tonight! Welcome all!
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:01 PM EDT
SAS Curriculum Pathways, over 1600 K-12 resources, free for everyone! And always looking to collaborate w/ more Ts.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Tonight we have
@LucyKosturko
and
@ScottMcQuiggan
as co-mods. Aren't we lucky?!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:01 PM EDT
@mzgrz
Welcome! Glad to have you here tonight!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:01 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@ScottMcQuiggan
Thanks! Excited to have the honor!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Katya, NYC, UX Research
@brainpop
, and I totally geek out about korean dramas (soap operas)
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
We spent the summer w/ our Teacher Institute: 5 Ts working w/ us for the summer. Can’t wait to share how it went!
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Allie Solender. Physics teacher.
@WCPSS
. I geek out over
#physics
!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Lucy, educational psychologist & proud
@SASEducator
team member from NC. Love making quality
#edtech
&giving it away for FREE!
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
I teach game design/development at community college. I geek out about obscure animals (including arthropods!)
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
@katyamuses
nathan, bagel, in the hearts of millions, and a new year of
#edtechbridge
#suckupchat
#suckuptour2016
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:02 PM EDT
ivan NJ k-5 educator, video-game developer
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
@WCPSS
It's Allie! Long time, no see!
#SASTeacherTeam
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
thanks for joining nathan. glad to see you again (virtually).
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
Welcome! Glad to have you here tonight!
#edtechbridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
My phone keeps thinking I'm supposed to drive to SAS in the morning! I miss everyone!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/8eXQpFmj0z
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
@WCPSS
It's Allie! Long time, no see!
#SASTeacherTeam
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:03 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
Glad you’re here Ivan. looking forward to chatting.
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
glad to be here Scott
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Aloha! I'm Sean and I play the ukulele. And teach science and math.
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Alex, highly interactive individualized integrated interactive instruction in Austin, Tx
https://t.co/3YuIqWwWXm
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
Hey Nathan! Thanks for joining us
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
Thanks for joining in the fun Alex. Welcome!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:04 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
Sean!! Aloha! Another awesome
#SASTeacherTeam
member!
#edtechbridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Lee Ellen, advocating and promoting usage of
@SASeducator
-
#free
tools, resources, and apps!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@LeeEllenHarmer
@SASeducator
Hey Lee Ellen! Welcome!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:05 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
Hi Lucy
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
good to see you again!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
Pleasure to make your acquaintance!
#EdTechBridge
kerriwadsworth1
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Kerri Wadsworth, Reading Specialist
@LangleyLeopards
in McLean, VA. Love learning how kids learn and
#edtech
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@LeeEllenHarmer
@SASeducator
Hi Lee
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Get ready to chat about
#EdTechBridge
collaborations in action. We just had a great summer of collaborating & can't wait to share!
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Hi and thanks for moderating this awesome
#edtechbridge
chat.
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
can we guess that you live in Hawaii?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hey all steve from nj checking in from the road heading to lockn music festival for a last summer hurrah!
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@kerriwadsworth1
@LangleyLeopards
Yay! Hi Kerri, glad you could make it!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@BlueAppaloosa
Katya I have misssssed you
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
In a minute .. Q1!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
Thanks,
#EdTechBridge
is usually engaging.
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@ScottMcQuiggan
Hey Ivan-I'm co-moderating w/ Scott tonight. Thanks for joining us!
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@katyamuses
thanks! last year was crazy.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
hi Lucy. Thanks for moderating!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@kerriwadsworth1
LOVE reading specialists! SO important!!
#EdTechBridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Hi Nathan - good to connect!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/bzAjWD3Qlw
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:06 PM EDT
@LeeEllenHarmer
@SASeducator
Hi Lee
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
@LucyKosturko
Hi Sean
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:07 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
Woohoo! Hope you have a great time!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Hello, pleased to meet you as well!
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. What edtech companies do you collaborate with and why?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kL7In7hK0s
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1 coming up in 1 minute!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@AlexVKluge
hey scott.thanks for moderating tonight!!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
We should just hashtag this chat the
#raleighconnection
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1. When I was teacher, I didn't know I could collab with edtech co's. Now, I mostly work with Ts
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: We make sure to have several lines of comm. open for collab. Especially our Teacher Institute:
https://t.co/2Itj0iYZbx
#EdTechBridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Hi
#edtechbridge
Julie here from FL, VP
#EdTech
Consulting Co
@technologyWIN
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
Ha!
#edtechbridge
#raleighconnection
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@AlexVKluge
Thanks! Glad you could join. Hope cell service is good for the next hour!
#edtechbridge
sniderenglish
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Ashley Snider: written word lover, book collector & speech maker. I also geek out over
#hyperdocs
. Excited to be part of
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
@technologyWIN
Hey Julie! Welcome & thanks for joining us!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
i want to play the ukelele ! Maybe
@gracevanderwaal
will teach me :)
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
@katyamuses
a1 a lot. Several are on the down low
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/3my9sh049o
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: Had 1st Summer Teacher Institute; 5 Ts w/ us for 8 weeks--wonderful experience!
https://t.co/ckrbRI3u6U
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
@BlueAppaloosa
nathan!!!!!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
@BlueAppaloosa
blue!!!!!!
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I have been bad at collaborating, too busy! I've provided feedback to the makers of Unity and Stencyl tho.
#EdTechBridge
adalynnelopez
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Hi, I'm Ada, science curriculum specialist with
@SASeducator
. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@sniderenglish
Awesome! Glad you could join Ashley!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
knowledge that isn't shared has not be learned
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/n0wrH2hvca
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
.
@katyamuses
I feel like that is so common--how do we make the lines of communication more visible?
#edtechbridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Thanks for having me & moderating tonight!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@katyamuses
@BlueAppaloosa
SSssssTTttttttEeeeevvvveeeee
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
What did you wind up playing that night?
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 As a company, the number of companies I collaborate with are few, but
@github
is great for hosting
#OER
projects.
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1.
@SASeducator
SAS Curriculum Pathways! They actually want teacher feedback and make it easy to open up a dialogue.
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:10 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
hi!!!!
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: At
@SASEducator
we partner with many! See
https://t.co/SuBMasokCa
. Also, lots of teachers (see
#SASTeacherTeam
).
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@adalynnelopez
@SASeducator
Welcome Ada! Glad you could join.
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:11 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A1 I beta test for several companies and give feedback
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:11 PM EDT
.
@BlueAppaloosa
I'm sure! What are quick ways we could encourage more busy Ts to collaborate that wouldn't be time sinks?
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
What grade(s) do you teach?
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
@LucyKosturko
Jjjjjuuuullllliiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/14ZXPFQsKF
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1 cont:
@SASeducator
had our first Teacher Institute this summer (
https://t.co/EwOJywIFDz
) It was
#EdTechBridge
#AWESOME
#SASTeacherTeam
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@github
love all things git and
@github
.
#CoolStickers
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1 cont: working so close with 5 Ts all summer really gave us time to dig in on certain aspects of the product-very unique!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:12 PM EDT
What?! Today we get actual pictures of
@nathan_stevens
instead of memes?
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
hmm, I usually try to do short surveys, and of course forums and such are useful when I need them.
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@katyamuses
a1 I supported several taco trucks in our communities. That is a type of tech
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/eMus5oFnEA
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1: great question! I collaborate with companies whos products i believe in :)
@brainpop
@participatelrn
@microsoft_edu
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1: Actually some of our awesome Ts are here tonight
@seanrussell311
@SolenderPhysics
@sniderenglish
@kerriwadsworth1
#edtechbridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1: We welcome more (partnerships and teacher conx) too! Collaboration is key for us
@SASeducator
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/PZoOkk4Eh2
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: At
@SASEducator
we partner with many! See
https://t.co/SuBMasokCa
. Also, lots of teachers (see
#SASTeacherTeam
).
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:13 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@SASeducator
I would LOVE to hear more about this institute and how you organized it!
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
higher Ed but visit many schools for projects. mANY SCHOOLS!!!!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:14 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
They stand behind
#EdTech
as well with
@GitHubEducation
https://t.co/a6dEzUBVgp
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Q2 coming up in 1 minute!
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@WiseDad_Games
I can vouch for that--we see Nathan everyone around town!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1: companies whos products i use like
#minecraftedu
@playcraftlearn
,
@strangeloopgames
#eco
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q2!
#edtechbridge
kerriwadsworth1
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1.
@SASeducator
SAS Curriculum Pathways Amazing resources and they welcome feedback to make their products even better!
#edtechbridge
MrSmall215
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1: I'm using like 15 different sites this year... So... All of them...
#EdTechBridge
https://t.co/SEMyIJLEfm
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Q1. What edtech companies do you collaborate with and why?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/kL7In7hK0s
DrJacieMaslyk
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A1) Our district is working with
@TeamISAPGH
@DigitalDreamLab
and
@ZulamaLearn
this year. Can't wait!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@nathan_stevens
@WiseDad_Games
are you in NC?
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@LucyKosturko
His reputation precedes him; I'm not surprised!
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@WiseDad_Games
picked up two more today. 45+
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:15 PM EDT
@DrJacieMaslyk
Cool! What kind of collab? pilots?
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@playcraftlearn
@strangeloopgames
How long until you feel comfortable/compelled to reach out?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. What are the most effective forms/platforms of communication between teachers + edtech companies?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sAvyD01PNF
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@SASeducator
Here’s the post that got it started. A blog series with more soon.
https://t.co/EwOJyx0h29
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@LucyKosturko
I thought this was my reputation
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/A68WWdmhjH
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Ive collaborated with
@edge_at_terc
re:
@zoombinisgame
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@MrSmall215
Do you ever speak directly to folks at
#edtech
companies? We at
@SASeducator
are all ears for feedback
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2. Twitter! Duh.. that's why we are all on here. For learning about Ts, I like Pinterest and reading blogs too
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: Our
#SASTeacherTeam
votes Twitter! What else?
https://t.co/t7uBvyTZ0L
#EdTechBridge
SchleiderJustin
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A1
@seesaw
they offer free and support ts.
#edtechbridge
Link to Seesaw webinar replay
https://t.co/DMxuSVZapL
#seesaw
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A2 I like to DM but I email a lot
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Also,
@seanrussell311
@kerriwadsworth1
@sniderenglish
@SolenderPhysics
are on tonight and all participated!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
@seanrussell311
@kerriwadsworth1
@sniderenglish
@SolenderPhysics
Word!
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
What constitutes an "
#edtech
" company ... sometimes the best tech is the stuff NOT designed for Ed that just works.
#edtechbridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2. Twitter is a GREAT place to start that communication and then it can continue anywhere!
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A1: I think forums can be useful, if well managed. I've also seen feature request thing where you vote for the ones you like
#EdTechBridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@LucyKosturko
Am somewhere between LOL and yikes.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:17 PM EDT
@DennisDill
That's very true! A lot of great
#edtech
is just retrofitted tech!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2. If communication btwn T and edtech co can at least start face-to-face, it's easier to maintain on other platforms
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
wait, that last tweet should have been A2, sorry.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@DennisDill
BTW-glad to have you here tonight Dennis!
#edtechbridge
DrJacieMaslyk
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Yes, one pilot. Also giving feedback on how to improve products, how to expand learning to more grade levels.
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@MrSmall215
Welcome Victor! Glad you could join.
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: obviously using the product and then i prefer
@skype
or GHO to chat with devs if not in person
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@LucyKosturko
that is why I caught. I was like "what the what?"
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Other than Twitter, what platforms are useful for Ts? Forums? Comments? Email? Slack? What's quick & easy?
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: Soooo Twitter.
#obvs
Also, Google hangouts and embedded comments, discussion, feedback in
#edtech
products.
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Slack was such a great tool! I'd love it if we used it for communication in our school!
@HawksLead
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
I tend to get so much email that if it's not an emergency it'll just get buried.
#EdTechBridge
kerriwadsworth1
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Q2. Twitter, Blogs, Google Hangouts. Communication is key!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fXhpm2vGhe
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. What are the most effective forms/platforms of communication between teachers + edtech companies?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sAvyD01PNF
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@SASeducator
Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter, Twitter for sure!
#edtechbridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: Twitter is a great platform. Do Ts use forums/community sites?
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@DrJacieMaslyk
@katyamuses
Awesome! How are you providing your feedback? In person or virtually?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:20 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
we have an
#edtechbridge
slack channel but it's used much less than Twitter
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Anyone else using Slack? We <3 it at
@SASeducator
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/pKWzEaIjDO
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:19 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Slack was such a great tool! I'd love it if we used it for communication in our school!
@HawksLead
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2. Voxer and Periscope are quickly becoming go-to communication tools for teachers.
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2 In order for me: Twitter, Facebook, discussions/forums attached to product pages, conferences, blogs, meetups.
#EdTechBridge
mzgrz
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2 I know a lot of ts who arent on twitter but are on FB Maybe a group on there?
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
Wonder if
@iwearthecrowns
is in the chat tonight
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@SASeducator
I have Slack.
#EdTechBridge
sniderenglish
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2: Blog posts and articles are also valuable. And we can't underestimate the power of a good PD featuring edtech
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@LucyKosturko
@SASeducator
are you in our slack group?
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2 I prefer 2 b looked in a white room & interrogated like a criminal when it comes 2 product reviews
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/iqqTuG66hG
DrJacieMaslyk
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2) Some of our partners are local so meeting F2F is easy. Google Hangouts also helpful.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/oWrYJJXK1o
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. What are the most effective forms/platforms of communication between teachers + edtech companies?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sAvyD01PNF
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
How important is a teacher voice in those discussions/forums? Or are you looking to speak directly to the devs?
#edtechbridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
PD led by teachers is the MOST powerful!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/lpwpOliZMM
sniderenglish
Aug 24 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2: Blog posts and articles are also valuable. And we can't underestimate the power of a good PD featuring edtech
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@LucyKosturko
@SASeducator
I use slack too
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
locked you thumbs.
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:22 PM EDT
@sniderenglish
I will admit, I like it when tech companies have an active blog.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:23 PM EDT
In a minute .. Q3!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
how do Ts use periscope?
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A2. There's enough room for everybody on the Twitter bus...
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aWOr4QGc64
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
@sniderenglish
Then bookmark
@saseducators
! Lots of great product info!
https://t.co/vOtyIdhAlg
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@seanrussell311
stream classroom activities and invite in expert
#edtechbridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Twitter & Facebook are great ways to communicate w any co that you use their products. They need to be sure they have a page!
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Remember that I'm the dev, so for me getting teacher and user feedback is the name of the game.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. What edtech features are most important to you in supporting student learning and/or productivity?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/YfKxo42pug
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
you might need a bigger bus
#edtechbridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Email if kept personalized is good. Mass emails too easily end up in the trash..
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
Do you get a lot of back & forth in discussion/forums within products. How does it compare to the other platforms?
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Periscope is awesome for quickly sharing a lesson or an idea visually.
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: We do our best to support our users’ biggest demands: differentiation & ease of use
https://t.co/eXB3rpIq4F
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@sniderenglish
@saseducators
I have it open in another tab for later. Too much going on here to look away.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3. A clear, easy place for students to see/store/edit/share their work
#edtechbridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: Something that doesn't take ages to learn! I want to be able to throw it into my classroom immediately!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
Ah, my bad! Name of the game indeed!
#edtechbridge
kristawelz
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A2: Twitter is an amazing tool to communicate with companies. It's an EdTech & PLN bridge🌈
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/honcvELTZQ
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2. What are the most effective forms/platforms of communication between teachers + edtech companies?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/sAvyD01PNF
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
Hi Julie! Been a while.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: T dashboards, easy to share reports/data. Who is doing reports well?
#edtechbridge
DennisDill
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
I like
#edtech
that does not require instructions ... I shouldn't have to sit through a webinar to learn how to use.
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3 Cross-platform compatibility. I don't know what students have at home. Also, easy to install/setup.
#EdTechBridge
technolibrary
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Twitter if they are on it, website if not
#edtechbridge
or prizes ;)
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3: for me content creation and ability to collaborate are very important
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
For personalized email to work, who should make the first move? Are personalized, but random emails too spammy?
#edtechbridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
Hi Ivan! :o)
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
are you sharing live? Or does it archive the shares?
#edtechbridge
kristawelz
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Most Ss & Ts are now looking for
#GoogleClassroom
integration or Chrome Extensions of tools.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/KE1uyZVjYP
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3. What edtech features are most important to you in supporting student learning and/or productivity?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/YfKxo42pug
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Definitely ease of use right out of the box. Also, integration with other platforms (i.e.
#GoogleDocs
).
#SSO
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Its funny. I would far prefer to type on phone than tablet tablet feels so clunky
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Must be meaningful for S's, preferably fun.
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A3 able to use google accounts to log in and save files to drive space
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
Not nearly as much as I would like (and I moved the site so I need set it up again).
#EdTechBridge
technolibrary
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
A3: ease of use; not having to create yet another acct
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@WriteOnJulie
I won't answer if I didn't start the conversation. Too much spam, and not enough time to verify
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: engagement is a biggie
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
YESSSSSS!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Hey Krista--you'll LOVE our
@googledocs
add-on for writing
https://t.co/ExusIEeKcb
#edtechbridge
You too,
@WriteOnJulie
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:28 PM EDT
I would say user is best for 1st move, unless it is a follow-up to F2F, call or other conversation
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/fREtpvIsDW
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:26 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
For personalized email to work, who should make the first move? Are personalized, but random emails too spammy?
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:28 PM EDT
I am a school OT so I choose all tech for my S's.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@kristawelz
Wow, amazing to see the shift. Not too long ago it was all about iPad apps.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Amen!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Gh4pMV9Sbn
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Must be meaningful for S's, preferably fun.
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
I think
@Schoology
does a good job with data reports for the quiz feature they have!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/jT1hIdn97R
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: T dashboards, easy to share reports/data. Who is doing reports well?
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A3 being able to place filters on top of other people's images
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/8l8uv3o24G
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@technolibrary
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
yes! I hate having to create a new account everywhere. bits of me scattered all over...
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
seconded.
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
@kristawelz
@googledocs
@WriteOnJulie
Really?? Awesome! Would love to follow up to see how we can make it even better!
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3. Adaptability is critical, just like
@sniderenglish
said in the video.
#edtechbridge
Spedtechmia3
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/l3tsiFCpfZ
Spedtechmia3
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Accessibility for ALL Ss
#ally
ease of use, ability to differentiate, data collection
https://t.co/33Gf24EFV8
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:30 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@kristawelz
This is where the specific tool can be a "fad" but
#EdTech
is here to stay
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 have access to all of my Pokemon
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/9Z2gzNmUie
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
seconded.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/MvtIUPStJH
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Amen!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Gh4pMV9Sbn
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Must be meaningful for S's, preferably fun.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Q4 coming up in 1 minute!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q4!
#edtechbridge
kristawelz
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
another (paid) platform is LinkIt. Great for student data collection on assessments
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
@technolibrary
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
SSO to the rescue!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@kristawelz
Great point! Cross platform resources are more difficult, but necessary for sustainability
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
hmm, could it "knock out" pokemon every time students don't turn in homework? :)
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:32 PM EDT
A3. That's another key feature I want in my
#edtech
. It's gotta be free or I won't even look at it!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/PqGuNwV2G2
kristawelz
Aug 24 @ 7:31 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
another (paid) platform is LinkIt. Great for student data collection on assessments
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What is the most rewarding part of engaging in
#edtechbridge
- style collaborations?
https://t.co/OUrcpskn2c
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@Spedtechmia3
yes to accessibility. Do you have students who use comps/web with screen readers?
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4. Seeing both Ts and edtech creators feel validated and empowered after a successful collaboration
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: Hearing from users & making changes to our products based on feedback!
https://t.co/ZkR2pHAxMC
#EdTechBridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
Free is best, but the best isn't usually free.
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@kristawelz
Absolutely - I started on Android, but shifted to cross platform web based content.
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: stuff working better for my students.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@Spedtechmia3
At
@SASeducator
we have a team that focuses just on accessibility--very important
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:33 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A4 Talking to Katya duh
#edtechbridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4 receiving actionable feedback, making products more relevant, building strong relationships w/Ts
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
But
@SASeducator
is!! Free, high quality, & expansive!
#edtechbridge
technologyWIN
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
Exactly! Linux/Mac/Windows!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4: the relationships and contributing to product development. I wouldn't be buddies with
@katyamuses
without it:)
#edtechbridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4. Learning and connecting with pros both in the classroom and in support of the classroom.
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4: Insight into the constraints of today’s classroom & understanding what tools Ts need most!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4: Finding those interested in the tech you're interested in (DGBL for me); most T's still don't know DGBL exists.
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
It is in
@SASeducator
's case! Check them out!
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:34 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@AlexVKluge
@kristawelz
yep. rule #1 for all my tech is that it must run on both win/mac at least. web ok too
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Working with passionate educators & building resources, tools & apps that ignite a delight in learning for Ts & Ss.
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@katyamuses
or TALK to Katya
#edtechbridge
kristawelz
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: Since
#CommonCore
entered many schools, edtech tools that offer collaboration are 💯.
#edtechbridge
#gafe
https://t.co/bPgTudBMVb
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4. What is the most rewarding part of engaging in
#edtechbridge
- style collaborations?
https://t.co/OUrcpskn2c
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
yea, duh
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@SolenderPhysics
@SASeducator
I will!
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4. I love seeing that my ideas help other teachers! It feels great to be respected as a professional! We're edu experts!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@ScottMcQuiggan
and I are! That's what we studied in grad school!
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
I have mixed feelings I have no budget, paid stuff is out of pocket. but I want to pay devs
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:36 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
awww ❤️
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Help is an understatement ;)
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/Yis6BLExZ3
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4. I love seeing that my ideas help other teachers! It feels great to be respected as a professional! We're edu experts!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4: so many true friendships have come out of edtech collaboration for me
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@Spedtechmia3
I'd love to talk to you more about screen readers + kids. I'll DM you!
#edtechbridge
technologyWIN
Aug 24 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
There are some good Open Source programs out there.
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:37 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@WiseDad_Games
@ScottMcQuiggan
I wonder if they would recognize GBL (no D).
#EdTechBridge
kerriwadsworth1
Aug 24 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: Allowing for Ts to get the behind the scenes view of
#edtech
world. Building the relationship is most rewarding
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@technologyWIN
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
oh sure, I use a lot of them. I love OSS (even if the IT dept doesn't)
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:38 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@mr_isaacs
great answer Steve
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q5!
#edtechbridge
technologyWIN
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
Which is sad. I was IT at two schools and I always embraced OSS.
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@Spedtechmia3
Check out our fully-accessible astronomy iBook. Filled w/ unique features
https://t.co/g4WVgxHkeg
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@technologyWIN
@BlueAppaloosa
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
I focus on
#OER
physics content :)
#EdTechBridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@kerriwadsworth1
So true! I was blown away by how much energy and thought the
@SASeducator
team infuses into their resources
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:39 PM EDT
@technologyWIN
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
yeah, I was all for OSS when I did IT at school too. but not all do.
#EdTechBridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@LucyKosturko
@ScottMcQuiggan
More likely, but many still won't find "educational".
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5. What defines a successful edtech collaboration? Who does this well?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/4deXEd0EX2
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@technologyWIN
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
they're starting to come around tho. Just took several years. :)
#EdTechBridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
Physics for the win!
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@PlayCraftLearn
I've never been accused of being shy :)
#edtechbridge
but usually something prompts that initial contact
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
@kerriwadsworth1
@SASeducator
awww thanks!
#edtechbridge
collaboration at its best!
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A5: 8-week immersive summer experience w/
@saseducator
was great--enough time to learn, do & reflect
#edtechbridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5:Listening & responding to user feedback helps us prioritize building high quality
#edtech
for Ts&Ss
https://t.co/7DbaJlc2iU
#EdTechBridge
technologyWIN
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
LoL. I am just discovering
@docker
for myself. I was always VM person.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5. When all parties can give helpful and equal input, when everyone is heard
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@technologyWIN
@WiseDad_Games
@SolenderPhysics
think I looked at some of your physics projects. neat stuff!
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Go
@seanrussell311
!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/K52k9pQZQz
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A5:Listening & responding to user feedback helps us prioritize building high quality
#edtech
for Ts&Ss
https://t.co/7DbaJlc2iU
#EdTechBridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5: If it will result in something tangible for S's, even if down the road, it's a success in my book.
#EdTechBridge
MimiStapleton
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Check out these teacher testimonials!
#edtechbridge
#PD
https://t.co/u5eF2WqGGT
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: We do our best to support our users’ biggest demands: differentiation & ease of use
https://t.co/eXB3rpIq4F
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A5 things work
#edtechbridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
So true. Fabulous
#SASTeacherTeam
and great collaboration.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/pH83rPUr2x
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:40 PM EDT
@seanrussell311
@kerriwadsworth1
@SASeducator
awww thanks!
#edtechbridge
collaboration at its best!
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 tech works "better" after collaboration than before. definitions of "better" may vary.
#EdTechBridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:43 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@seanrussell311
@kerriwadsworth1
@SASeducator
bc of an amazing
#SASTeacherTeam
. We were so lucky you joined us!
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5:
#EdTech
that works, improves learning & makes a difference for
#Teachers
,
#Students
, & their entire learning network.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5: Not having a price tag helps us at
@SASeducator
allows us to focus directly on implementing feedback not dollars!
#edtechbridge
MimiStapleton
Aug 24 @ 7:43 PM EDT
Well said
@WiseDad_Games
#outcomes
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/3aMGHn9r3Q
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5: If it will result in something tangible for S's, even if down the road, it's a success in my book.
#EdTechBridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:44 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
That's a bold statement! Best case scenario.
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: authentic, mutually beneficial relationship -
@brainpop
@playcraftlearn
#minecraftedu
@participatelrn
@gamestarmech
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@Spedtechmia3
Thanks for sharing!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
We need to add
@SASeducator
to your list! We would love to collaborate!
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:45 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
Dream the dream!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@SASeducator
Agreed, though district's burn (waste) money like crazy, removing the $ barrier is a biggie.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
short and sweet ;)
#edtechbridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5 recently sat with folks from
@youthdigital
and am currently going through their modding course - great company open to fdbk
#edtechbridge
MrSchoenbart
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
NEW POST: Streamlining
#EdTech
Fundraising with PledgeCents at
https://t.co/8s7nOR94fK
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/VDzq2pD0YO
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@katyamuses
don't need to say much more
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:46 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
as a developer & entrepreneur, we have to look at the product market fit. Collaboration is a win here.
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:47 PM EDT
In a minute . . Q6!
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:47 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in 1 minute! Last Q already?!?
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:47 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@SASeducator
let's connect after the chat.
#intrigued
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:47 PM EDT
ALREADY!?!?!?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/BKM6r9SjcX
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:47 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in 1 minute! Last Q already?!?
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. What can edtech companies do to recruit more teachers to their community?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IBQVqbp4KA
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:48 PM EDT
@mr_isaacs
@SASeducator
I'll DM you on slack tomorrow!
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:48 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
Time flies in EdTechBridge!
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:48 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
sure! sometimes a project goes in a direction that works for some and not others.
#EdTechBridge
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6: Understanding Ts schedule & demands
https://t.co/C0b8CKnBfD
#EdTechBridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6. Start small and personal. Go to edcamps, twitter chats, meetups. Make a friend and learn before getting Ts to test ..
#edtechbridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@ScottMcQuiggan
We're moving so fast we get relativistic time dilation. :)
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
@katyamuses
A6 more t-shirts
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/TKpawAC0uI
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Q6 follow up: Especially Ts that aren't already in this community-those less likely to collab or unaware of collab options
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6: stipends? if it's a lot of work it should be paid.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6: We have a program to encourage collab. Free tshirt, what else?
https://t.co/zhgTvP4buv
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6: Disseminate
#EdTechBridge
collaboration experiences & results broadly on many channels - social, presentations, etc. Also,
#GrassRoots
SASeducator
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6: We offer a community program w/ incentives, summer institute opps & several lines of comm.
https://t.co/OqjK7nK7HH
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@BlueAppaloosa
We completely agree. We hired 5 Ts to work w/ us this summer & it was $$ well spent!
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Offer better discounts for educators. Teachers pay & students are free. Can't afford to constantly pay per student
#EdTechBridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
Goodies or swag always help ;o)
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Great response. Great approach! Great advice.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/t6uOnHMZw2
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6. Start small and personal. Go to edcamps, twitter chats, meetups. Make a friend and learn before getting Ts to test ..
#edtechbridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
that's awesome!
#EdTechBridge
mr_isaacs
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A6: well, i know a great weekly twitter chat where
#edtech
devs could come to build authentic relationshipz & connect w tchrs
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
We've got t-shirts! Join our community program!
https://t.co/zhgTvP4buv
#EdTechBridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6 kitty cat masks
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/tuthrra3VT
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Yes!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/iHGzi40nNp
polonerd
Aug 24 @ 7:50 PM EDT
@katyamuses
Offer better discounts for educators. Teachers pay & students are free. Can't afford to constantly pay per student
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@polonerd
@katyamuses
What about products like
@SASeducator
that are already FREE?
#edtechbridge
technolibrary
Aug 24 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Build community that has purpose outside itself,that actually helps teachers,that's emotionally supp.
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/aqiBBfy8UW
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Q6. What can edtech companies do to recruit more teachers to their community?
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/IBQVqbp4KA
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@polonerd
@katyamuses
Per student racks up huge annual tab.
#EdTechBridge
LeeEllenHarmer
Aug 24 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A6 Make it easy to jump in. Ts don't have much bandwidth. Find quick ways to start engagement?
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Aug 24 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@LucyKosturko
@katyamuses
@SASeducator
That's fine. I'm just saying price structure of pay per student limits # of apps we buy
#EdTechBridge
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
An don't forget the
#EdTechBridge
session at
@SXSWedu
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@polonerd
@katyamuses
Also discounts for potential promoters, like your friendly
#EdTech
consultants ;o)
#edtechbridge
polonerd
Aug 24 @ 7:53 PM EDT
@WriteOnJulie
@katyamuses
Now you're speaking my language.
#EdTechBridge
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6: should also note that stipends might come from school or places other than edtech company (if company is small)
#EdTechBridge
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6. Teachers and students can be a huge pool of beta testers. Ed Tech companies should embrace that.
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
@SXSWedu
Hopefully there will be another this year. Vote!
https://t.co/fXSkun7C1t
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
That was a great session! Is their an
#edtechbridge
submission to vote for this year?
#SXSWedu
https://t.co/qH9fWoFsyV
AlexVKluge
Aug 24 @ 7:52 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
An don't forget the
#EdTechBridge
session at
@SXSWedu
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
SO TRUE! Give us an opportunity to test pilot new things! Ss and Ts will both love being involved!
#edtechbridge
https://t.co/5ExXK4Cfmk
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6. Teachers and students can be a huge pool of beta testers. Ed Tech companies should embrace that.
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:55 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@AlexVKluge
@ScottMcQuiggan
@SXSWedu
Great! Glad yall put in again this year!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:55 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
Yes!
https://t.co/fXSkun7C1t
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:55 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@AlexVKluge
@SXSWedu
excellent!
#edtechbridge
#SXSWedu
Vote cast!
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Vote for the
@SXSWedu
#edtechbridge
session!
https://t.co/TnSxQlH1VT
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:54 PM EDT
@AlexVKluge
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
@SXSWedu
Hopefully there will be another this year. Vote!
https://t.co/fXSkun7C1t
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location, and what you'd like to talk about in a future
#edtechbridge
chat
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:56 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@katyamuses
@AlexVKluge
@SXSWedu
Thank you! I was sad to have missed last year.. but I had a newborn
#excuse
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Lucy, educational psychologist, NC; expanding the
#edtechbridge
community to include more Ts!
seanrussell311
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
@HardyShardy
said it eloquently, "including us was the gift" Thanks so much for that
@SASeducator
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Outro: Katya, NYC, ux research
@brainpop
, thanks for coming everyone!
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thanks for a great chat,
@LucyKosturko
and
@ScottMcQuiggan
!
#edtechbridge
SolenderPhysics
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Allie Solender. Physics teacher.
@WCPSS
. No preference: I am typically more of a lurker than a chatter in most twitter chats.
#edtechbridge
nathan_stevens
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
@katyamuses
can we talk about Katya's baby one chat
#edtechbridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:57 PM EDT
That’s all for tonight. Thanks for joining us! We at
@SASEducator
are always looking to collaborate. Tweet at us anytime!
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@katyamuses
@ScottMcQuiggan
Thank YOU for the opportunity!
#edtechbridge
WriteOnJulie
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Thank you
#edtechbridge
!
BlueAppaloosa
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
I teach game design/development at community college. Tech and nature?
#edtechbridge
WiseDad_Games
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@ScottMcQuiggan
@LucyKosturko
Thanks for hosting, great chat.
#EdTechBridge
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Never heard of
@SASEducator
b4 tonight? We’re a repository of 1600+ K12resources available for
#FREE
!!
https://t.co/NG8ImbsTj1
#edtechbridge
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
@nathan_stevens
@katyamuses
He's a pretty good topic
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Scott McQuiggan I lead
@SASeducator
in NC. love talking collab styles: summer institute, focus groups, beta testing, etc.
#edtechbridge
ScottMcQuiggan
Aug 24 @ 7:59 PM EDT
It’s been a pleasure co-moderating with
@LucyKosturko
. Thanks to the
#EdTechBridge
team
@mr_isaacs
@edtechjam
@katyamuses
@mzgrz
@TaliaArbit
LucyKosturko
Aug 24 @ 7:59 PM EDT
@WiseDad_Games
@ScottMcQuiggan
Thanks for joining us!
#edtechbridge
WickedDecent
Aug 24 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Outro: Dan Ryder, Eng T,
@MBCampus
Farmington, ME; want to talk abt guilt over missing
#edtechbridge
#noexcuse2nite
https://t.co/fSjqMzRi9r
katyamuses
Aug 24 @ 7:56 PM EDT
OUTRO: Name, role, location, and what you'd like to talk about in a future
#edtechbridge
chat