#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday March 3, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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******Welcome everyone. starts NOW!!!******
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it is an interesting took - we use it to collate resources and the archive timeline
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is live with & guest moderating tonight! It’s going to be a great show!
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Hey. Pat here from snowy Spiritwood. Favorite song at the moment is Freedom by Michael Smith.
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Hello everyone! Kyle here in Regina, I teach 7/8. Tonight I'm listing to Spotify's Feeling Good playlist https://t.co/srIlXfp1r0
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G'Evening I'm David, teacher candidate in Regina, former programmer, designer, and analyst. Excited to guest mod tonight!
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I’m Kelly, with work on an episode of and joining for tonight’s topic! Fav Song - Rumble Seat Mellencamp
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Liz from RPSD. I teach French Immersion Middle Years. Can't deny I love anything from Adele
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Hey everyone - I'm a phd candidate and instructor at . Popping in and out of tonight. Song = Death Cab, Lack of Color.
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I'm an Intructional Tech Coordinator from any currently my favourite song is 's "Slut like you"
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Hey , we're live with - join us for the next hour. https://t.co/R6EJSfaOYV
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is live with & guest moderating tonight! It’s going to be a great show!
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I teach Middle Years French Immersion. I love lots of different music. Manamana- is awesome!
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Hi, I'm a grade 2 teacher from Wadena. My favorite song is I'm a Butterfly by YB
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Dave from Montmartre, VP in Pilot Butte. Love Against The WInd - Bob Seger
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Hey, high school teacher in Regina. I also love Adele
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Always a fun time when you join us for the chat!
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Hi all. I am an educator & consultant at Sun West SD. Multi-tasking tonight but tuning in as best I can.
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Thanks for joining us tonight!
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Ellen from Regina, French K and Core French/Arts Ed specialist. Loving Our Own House by MisterWives right now.
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Definitely a highlight of my week!
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Excited to have you join us. What kind of consultant work do you do?
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A1: Hi All, U of R Education student in my final semester. Excited to share ideas and take inspiration from tonight's chat!
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Great to have you with us tonight Ellen!
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Hi Tori! Excited to hear your thoughts tonight.
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Agree, look forward to chatting w/ you!
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I may have added this to my "up next" for tonight...
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Hi . I'm Ferrah from Regina, teacher of my faves in Fave song? My Silver Lining by
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You've definitely come to the right place for that!
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Hi, I teach music and English at Balfour Collegiate
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Long time no see, happy to have you with us tonight. I'm a big death cab fan too.
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Joining the conversation from Moose Jaw and a 4-5 classroom. We're integrating tech in Room 7 with BYOD and school resources.
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Hello, I'm a middle years teacher from RPS. Fav song is Under Your Skin by Grum ft. Rothchild (a little trance)
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Excited to have you with us tonight, Sarah
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Great to have everyone with us tonight, big crowd! Great topic!
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Hi Ferrah! Hope all is well, excited to hear your thoughts tonight.
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A1: I'm a regular and the topic of technology is a favourite. Also a big fan of tonight's moderators &
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Aww now I'm blushing. We're big fans of yours!
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TY! Also a huge fan of what you do with
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A1: As an edtech coach, I"m supposed to know something about this, &I don't know enough And I'm tired of "can you help me print"
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A1: I'm here to encourage others to think about their tech use and have my own views challenged. Let the discourse begin!
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A1 Ss love tech in their lessons so I'm always looking for more engaging ways/ideas to use it. I've found lots of grt ideas from
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But.. I really need to print this!
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No! Seriously? Aww. That makes for long days.
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A1: Interested in learning from those who have integrated technology in meaningful ways.
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My work has a career development focus but I support various division initiatives.
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A1-I'm hear to learn more about integrating tech in a primary class, while still supporting early learning development.
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A2) Technology = Internet
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A1: Love to talk tech and share the mindset of creating positive tech experiences for Ss, but also easing the minds of Ts.
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Hey all! I'm a high school support teacher in Green Lake. All my students take online classes. Fav, song this week = La Gozadera
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Sounds really interesting and important! Hope to hear more about it through the chat tonight!
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Aw, man! Late to the ball again. What's up ? I'm Ian from Prince Albert, and I like the new version of Sound of Silence...
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Must put on my "Challenger Hat." Will do my best.
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Never late ! Welcome to the chat!
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A1: It means access to possibilities and resources that engage learners and encourage intrinsic motivation
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I wouldn't expect anything less. You've done it before, I know you'll do it again ;)
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Yeah, it's been....7 hours at least!
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Was just thinking of you today & the article we need to write re: Soon. Soon.
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A2 Tech is so much more than devices. It's innovation and creativity that's tied to authentic learning.
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Welcome , looking forward to your discussion!
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A2-I'm starting to view "technology" as tools to support learning and make deep and meaningful conn to the world around us.
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we're beginning to erroneously take basic skills as present in the "digital natives" skill set. We no longer teach it
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Correction! Last tweet was for A2
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Better late than never! We're excited to have you.
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hello sorry I'm late! Jenna from Chitek :) Lately I'm digging folky songs that I can remember the name to
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Thanks - glad I could make (part) of it :)
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A2: possibilities, collaboration, networking, organizing, sharing
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A2 - so Ken Robinson says that technology is anything that was invented after you were born. I think that works well.
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Do these tools need to be on a screen? What do they look like?
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Great to have you ! Welcome!
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Wait, do you mean we need to go back to basics and not assume people have them?!?!
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It makes the world seem smaller for Ss with connections through , etc.
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Does that mean anything before you're born.. isn't?
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A2) Technology is also bringing people together collaboratively.
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A2: Technology is a tool, does not replace genuine connection. Helps us make more connections possible and resources accessible.
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Interesting point-I guess I DO view tech tools as being on a screen. Thoughts?
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I like that you mentioned intrinsic motivation - does tech sometimes push Ss towards extrinsic?
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Not always, but ppl see us as "tech people" sometimes, not "teaching coaches" & we DO have to increase Ts tech skills.
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A2: "Technology is anything invented after you were born." ~ Alan Key
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interesting and simply definition. I like it.
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My Ss have started documenting and sharing their growth via . They love it!
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A2: Tech is more than computers, devices, apps, etc. It is anything that advances our knowledge & moves us forward.
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A2. Technology means an expansion of what can be learnt in the classroom!
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A2: Technology - tools that create an efficiency, but not a reduction in effectiveness.
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A2: Technology is a way of connecting to people, ideas, creativity and support
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A2: Tech is a tool you use to further your learning - it may or may not have a screen
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That is tricky. In my school, other Ts often come to me with computer troubles because they think I'm "techy." Ha!
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I long for the days when I get to co-teach. It doesn't happen enough!
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I think we get stuck on this sometimes. Sometimes a paint brush can accomplish this too - thoughts?
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I love It's such a great way to show S growth from start of the year to the finish
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It's certainly a spectrum... some people way out on either end, and most of us in the middle somewhere
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Love seeing the benefits of collaboration utilizing technology. How are you connecting? What tools are you using?
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The "easing the minds" is challenging. Final barrier for some.
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Oh wow.. time has flown by. I'm still in though! Let's talk soon.
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Great question! I think it can too, actually. Ss love the simple fact they can use tech, which is motivation itself
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You're so right, and I am stuck as tech=screen. Tech enhances and drives learning, not necessarily screen.
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Love you incorporated the myriad of factors involved in tech!
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Came across a podcast or article (can't recall ₩ that refuted the concept of
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Do you have any examples of without screen tech? We get trapped into thinking that it must quite often.
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I guess not, if you take tech as something that is new and different.
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If you find it, send it to me. I'd love to read it.
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A2: More and more, technology seems like the pieces of the outside world we bring in to our classrooms, regardless of medium.
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Hey -ers! Kendra here. Middle years Pre-intern . Sorry I'm late was at a business dinner!
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My STEM club kids build models and robots, and we call that technology.
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A2: While I agree with the other def's, someone once said, "If it worked perfectly, we wouldn't call it technology."
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Agreed. A pencil was once a huge technological advancement!
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I think it's important to think beyond the screen. Especially in schools.
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Q2. I believe in integrating tech in the classroom with sound pedagogy to support content,build skills,& enhance learning.
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you're right about that. Technology needs to be appropriate.
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We worked with some Arduinos today for a science fair project. Definitely tech.
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A1 Sometimes need to remember the driving purpose too. Tech for the sake of tech may not always lead to learning.
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This may be some foreshadowing for a later question...
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Never plan to use technology when being evaluated. It has a way of backfiring spectacularly!
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What age do you teach Alan?
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I'm late 2. Have observed before but never jumped in. Was online course developer/deliverer/hybrid teacher 4 for 7 yrs
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I think lots of things that we wouldn't normally consider qualify. LEGO, for one.
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That's a common understanding & it's okay! Diff. meaning for many.
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or do it, and show them how you handle stressful situations!
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It certainly doesn't accomplish anything more. If it's not adding to it, then maybe we don't need it.
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A3: Tech shouldn't be a perk or a reward, it should just be part of the regular routine of the student's learning.
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or ensure you plan for the worst. Never stay away from tech with the fear of "backfire". Plan accordingly.
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Is that when I begin swearing at my kids?
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Unless you want to show how well you can segue to Plan B
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When I was subbing I stumbled across a Robotics class in a high school. It was pretty cool
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Welcome Marcy! We're excited to hear what you have. It can get hectic, don't try to absorb everything!
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it's too bad you don't know a guy you can call to fix your tech...
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The middle is the best. It's wear the coolest of the cool hang out.
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Hah, the advice is given tongue in cheek. I've always used it, just about always fails, plan b.
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Hah, literally just wrote a tweet about that!
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Should it be taken away for misbehavior then?
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A3: Integration is key for concepts to become more practical and engaging. Consistent integration allows for skill development
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Does regular routine = integration?
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Do we take away pencils when a kid doodles?
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Oh I do, but stopping a class to fix tech issues can be like death.
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Any new technology has detractors. There have been nay-sayers through all time.
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would you then, consider new types of math manipulatives as tech?
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nope, and neither should gym time or recess!
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A3: Integration of tech is important to .
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A3: Everything should be about integration. The world is. But you can't just change/introduce it all at once
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Some cave people likely thought that the wheel couldn't be trusted!
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this recently happened at our school because of lack of respect toward teachers. Had a big effect.
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I'd be lying if I said I hadn't heard of that happening in classrooms
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Overwhelming for both students and teachers!
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A3: Because too many people see it as an add-on or a reward, rather than an integral tool for learning. https://t.co/sX6yKsLey7
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Our school uses it from K-8. Purposes vary but so many applications.
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A3 Ss live in a world that thrives on tech. Not integrating it is a disservice to them - and also less engaging
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In my classroom, integration is slow and gradual because we're just getting the "tech-literate" room rolling!
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I like letting some of the kids take a shot at it when this happens.
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Nothing wrong with that! Whatever works for you, but more importantly your Ss!
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Q3. I do not believe in using technology for technology sake - must be integrated, meaningful, enhance learning, etc.
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pretend it's a teaching moment.They are more likely to use tech repair skills over literary devices now anyway
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Often simple is easiest. GDocs, Lync (inside our div) & twitter can work wonders. We started playing with Slack though
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I do admit I find it hard to integrate authentically when the number of devices is limited. I need to get creative!
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A3. I think ultimately integration is the beginning of the conversation. Discipline should be the next step.
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Not that I agree. But it happens.
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agreed! Good planning can leave you with a variety of options for students to display their learning.
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It's great how user friendly it is. So many Ipad projects can be uploaded to it too.
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Learning new applications daily via Twitter. Blows my mind!
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I know the Ss love to show up the teacher, I know I love it when they can!
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Was that lack of respect digitally based? Or was this just a consequence?
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Glad you are here tonight! I lurked for a LONG time before I started joining in on the conversations.
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all great tools to get the ball rolling. Use what you know and learn as you go/grow!
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I hear that, but there are ways to do group projects with 1 device, too. I saw a class learn code with paper!
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would you take away the textbook, desk, or pencil? If tech is the tool, just correct the behaviour.
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We do partner work which can be great as well. I don't always have access to 1 on 1.
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Me too. Experience not = expertise.
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Yes, have to start somewhere!
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Great point! Often students have to be taught to use a particular tool. It a tool useful if it is hard to master?
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This brings us back to 's favourite topic about teachers who don't like kids :)
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A4: Lack of knowledge on my part
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Excellent point! https://t.co/Q5kj8mmw06
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would you take away the textbook, desk, or pencil? If tech is the tool, just correct the behaviour.
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I think using tech as interchangeably as possible with papers/pens helps. Ie: showing knowledge in any medium
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that is where it should start. Learning technology can be done without keys and a screen.
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I was going to add "sad but true" but, alas, character count struggles
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grade 4-5 (10 years). It is an elegant application.
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A3: Tech should not be an add-on or extra. Consider ways to seamlessly integrate into learning.
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Precisely! Personally I'm ok with the whole shebang, but I know what it can be like for others, both Ts and Ss
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I'm just starting to learn about app-smashing
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Or worse, don't like learning!!!!!! :)
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A4 Not enough of it to go around
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A4 The death of the chromebooks! I started the year off with 10 and they just keep perishing
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A3: If using tech for the "bells and whistles" only, reconsider. Strength of the learning is in the experience not the tool.
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A3) It's also hard for seamless integration in rural schools with less than 1:1 tech opportunities
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Tech that isn't there just "because it's cool" but because it serves a learning purpose
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Yep, and doing stuff like teaching research skills w/ one researcher and one recorder works great!
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A4 simple access. Just not enough tech for a school our size.
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A4. A huge obstacle at one time was bandwidth. Had some great lessons that came to a screeching halt. Infrastruc. is key!
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A3: to support participation and connection with our Ss in their learning
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Very interesting! Yes, there is always a way. Just takes some creative thinking.
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hence why we have chats like this! Don't be afraid to learn alongside Ss. Builds authenticity when Ss are part.
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And there always will be! Goes for anything "new": pedagogy to fashion!
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What's happening to them? They seem so promising for the classroom
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Glad you joined us tonight!
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Good question! It can lead to frustration. I wonder what level of mastery we need for the pro to outweigh the con?
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Tell that to the Government and who insist's on gouging the schools for bandwidth.
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I'm no expert here, but I totally would! I love learning about new tools of any kind!
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Every now and then things just don't work. Frustrating, but good chance to model dealing with adversity in front of Ss
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Back up plans! Last week I was locked out of computer for whole day. Lesson in flexibility!
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Do you have more information on Cognitive Load Theory? Love to hear your thoughts. https://t.co/ciizbSiOil
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Good question! It can lead to frustration. I wonder what level of mastery we need for the pro to outweigh the con?
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have articles on this. Just read a great one the other day - will find it for you.
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We seem to let them get away with this more on the issue of tech than any other.
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A4. Getting them past "Cool, Technology!!!" and moving it into the "sweet, look what I can do/learned"
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So true! Hard to incorporate when there are a lack of resources. Brings out our creativity
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They just stop turning on. I've lost two so far.
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never enough and most times unreliable connections. Go beyond the device if possible.
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I hear ya, but school admin & SCC listening as we're lucky by getting 2nd lab of Chromebooks. https://t.co/9WrnQPcdqe
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A4 simple access. Just not enough tech for a school our size.
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Fortunately where I teach it has been increased significantly. Virtually not a problem now.
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Q4: Limited or poor devices and sketchy wifi are my greatest stumbling block in integrating tech in the classroom.
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I know some teachers who wouldn't let my phone stop ringing if that happened.
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Yikes. The ones in our school have been great! Sorry to hear about yours. Any warranty?
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Just like it's in the process, and not necessarily the product?
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Totally understand. I am not an expert but am willing to learn alongside Ts and Ss. Start where we are! Baby steps.
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You're one of the lucky ones. Speaking from experience.
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No. Redirect & monitor. Question & guide. Just like taking away recess, gym or reading time. Don't do it.
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I also have 4 that sometimes decide not to connect to the internet - but I think that's more a wifi issue
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That's the same with all skills. Is reading hard to master? Yes, but it's an incredibly important tool
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A4: Not enough computers in our school or electronic devices that my Ss own/allowed to bring to school
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Q4: Bandwidth. Wifi. (I'm picking the low-hanging fruit.)
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Green Screen proj can inv quite a few Ss working together. There's always a way to oc a 'lack' of dev
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. YEP! We found that in a school that was less than a year old. 18+ million & couldn’t log a class on to do work…
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right on! That's awesome.
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A4: Not enough devices, internet speed when everyone is connected.
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They can be pretty cheaply made. Great simple tool, but quality can be a downfall.
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What is green screen proj?
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Wifi can be terrible at our school
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Yes, Must persist. Was good to find ways of refining specific lessons to minmize the problem.
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I taught off my iPad and cell hotspot for a day this year. didn't make the "some teachers" list
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Thankfully, yes. They were brand new in Sept. so have been sent back to Dell
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A4. Everyone believing that BYOD is as simple as flipping a switch and "opening up the wifi"
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I'd say yes. Driving a car isn't easy, but useful. And the results of error can be catastrophic.
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Right. Focus on teaching when & how to use appropriately as an integrated part of learning.
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I learn lots from Ss. There innovation often has no bounds when we allow them to be risk takers
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. Yep - cheap tools can be so frustrating. “drop, kick - it’s good from the back of the room!”
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A4: Often students push limits and go off task with tech. But, this is a teachable moment: Discuss proper use and
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Some teachers aren't catalyst teachers who can fix their own issues ;-)
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Can't imagine not being able to say to Ss "Can someone check..." or "Can you look up..." 15 times during my day,
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Wait.. it doesn't work this way? ;)
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Absolutely, Sarah! Sketchy wiki can ruin many-a-great plans, and cause chaos with frustrated teens
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Interesting how the challenges are mainly connectivity based. Ideas of using these tools without connection?
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I agree, but is technology always essential? Is is sometimes used ineffectively to appear innovative?
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I know right! Man, who doesn't want 80 streams of youtube on a single access point! That sounds like the bomb.
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A4) I think the students who get off task when tech is being used is a hurdle!
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. it’s frustrating for everyone who is trying - just learning or veteran user - “nologonsever” means the same for all
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Really? I hadn't heard that about them. What brand?
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What a paradox. Not enough devices, but if you had enough the network couldn't handle it anyways!
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Haha. We just use our phones for Google. Sometimes it's just faster on phones
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Life in the country.....much improved of late.
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Pick away. Can be frustrating watching that circle lesson death spin go,but least can play t-rex jump.
https://t.co/YhjmKIME57
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Q4: Bandwidth. Wifi. (I'm picking the low-hanging fruit.)
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So what do you do when a student(s) is constantly off task despite proper use discussions?
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Cog. overload to try & learn 2 complex skills at once. You can't use a new,complex tool to learn a new, complex skill.
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A5. Authenticity arrives around the same time as seamless. Tech is used, but as an everyday tool. The "cool factor" is no more
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that's where tight integration comes in. Have strategies to ensure the device isn't the focus.
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Agreed. So many ss hit a wall and shut down. Modelling&verbally explaining how troubleshooting is important
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A5) I think authentic = real world. Being authentic is solving real world problems using tech skills used in classrooms!
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. I always have “something” in backup - always. Taught in a place where winter brown-outs happened daily.
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My students learned about that game watching a website not load from the teacher station one day :)
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Taught that game to some teachers and consultants today during some wifi issues! :)
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Yep, all listening to the same song with the screen hidden. My Ss don't get that music isn't exclusive to Youtube
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More often than not... hence our chat topic!
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A5: Always using tech as a means to get better engagement, curriculum content, S connections, or efficiency of learning.
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I taught them the joy of spotify. Now everyone uses it, saved so much bandwidth for the school.
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When is it effective to introduce technology to enhance learning of complex skills? https://t.co/3ILGOJPSNf
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Cog. overload to try & learn 2 complex skills at once. You can't use a new,complex tool to learn a new, complex skill.
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Model it. Continue discussion. Monitor more closely. I do have some Ss that push the limits regularly.
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Bingo. Product is important but secondary.
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A5 Authentic = real world problem solving and relevant projects
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Love tech; love the advantages; important for future citizens; but don't want to depend on it as a crutch.
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But don't fool yourself about complex tools! Pencil/graph paper is a complex tool; so is . Old =/= simple.
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I learned at a google conference! Mind blowing time sucking fun! Some days forget Ss are even there;-) https://t.co/obiIGEumkh
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My students learned about that game watching a website not load from the teacher station one day :)
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Green Screen by Do Inks is an app that's very friendly for elem Ss
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Mine "don't like it". I don't get it. I love it.
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Its becoming more essential my Ks are going to have jobs that don't exist yet. Tech will be involved
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A4. Lots of challenges - connectivity, plans don't go as planned, etc. However, worth the effort. Sense of humour helps!
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Well, folks - I gotta run. It's been a blast!
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Thanks, will check it out!
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I know, as much music as you want on demand? Who really watches the video on youtube either way?
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When the technology is not what is being learned, but the skill. One hoop at a time.
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Open cell-phone access policy in my room. Only 1 or 2 kids struggle. Way more pros than cons.
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Straw.... what does that remind me of... oh, yeah, drink! (Does.) :)
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. still unsure what people mean by “real world” - school is the real world - as we know it now.
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work time was too quiet today, so we added a rainforest, waterfall, and jungle noises. Realistic? no. Authentic? yes.
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Some devices (if school provided) allow you to set up blocks during periods. Only set apps available
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Thanks for stopping by Ian. Hope to see you here again soon! Have a great Friday.
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Very true! Important to teach digital citizenship with tech use
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Hmmm... Time for a glass of "tweets"...
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A4: Big obstacle for many is a perception that they don't have time to learn it first. That's what Ss are for!
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We used to use a tool called DyKnow to do this, when I taught in a 1-1 environment
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. but sometimes it’s as simple as a reboot - we sometimes make it more “technical” than needed.
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Yes, my Ss often can use tools better than I can, but the piece is often lacking.
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We always try to view our plans that don't go as planned as learning experiences and improve upon them.
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It was great seeing younger Ss know they could go grab an iPad to access an online tool today too!
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A5: Authentic integration of technology means teaching skills, creating, and connecting.
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A5 "authentic" as in meaningful or real. Comparable to authentic writing in blogging - w writer's voice for an audience
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A4: Also lack of access to devices in building. My whole school is becoming more tech engaged. 20 comps & 20 ipads not enough.
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I love having Ss introduce me to tools they use. Fascinating how they justify them
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. so what do we mean by “real-world”? I have no idea what that means in a digital world where change is constant
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I agree! We have to start somewhere and lifelong learning is key to improvement.
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A5 So "authentic" use of tech means using devices/apps/web in real ways that can be used apart from learning environment.
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We've got Dell Chromebooks. They ar designed for being connected to the internet. Everything is cloud based
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Teacher scraps in the staff room to get that last booking for the cart?
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Great question... I also struggle with what to do with Ss who are regularly off task, without tech
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Don't forget to check the cords & power buttons too:-) https://t.co/uh3wzPOcKj
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. but sometimes it’s as simple as a reboot - we sometimes make it more “technical” than needed.
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A5 Authentic means providing something that you couldn't without it. Think higher levels of SAMR https://t.co/vPB2pjWxDl
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A5: Being you. Don't go outside of your box just to be the "cool" T. Being real about your technology positive or negative.
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Complex for us =/= complex for students.Generational diffs.Going online, keyboard as tool,navigating apps: all easier
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Smack them. What? A law, what law?
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Trying to move toward BYOD but so many barriers. Had my wrist slapped by IT for sharing wifi password w/
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1of2 Also would add regular engagement like you would require/build on without the tech needs to be a focus.
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Our jnr end agrees on 5 chromebooks each for half of the day. Works for us but maybe not as easy for midyrs
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What we do needs to have a purpose for life. Ss engage more when they feel it will be useful https://t.co/eFqMsYvagO
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A5) I think authentic = real world. Being authentic is solving real world problems using tech skills used in classrooms!
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A6. Anytime it's "because it will get them engaged" and not because "it's the right tool for the job"
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Yeah I have one. Got a refurb Acer for $120 bucks. My favourite device right now.
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YES! Frustrated by the "can't be trusted" mentality. Ss can amaze you when given the opportunity.
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A6: Shouldn't use "tech" when it can be done better without it. If it's not going to enhance in some way, it's not worth it.
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I find it's often not a tech issue. Build the relationships, make the learning relevant to them
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A6 During the national anthem! ;)
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. but in some cases it can be artificial as we eliminate non-tech options that would work just as well.
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It takes major $$$ to get to a BYOD capable network. I figure 6 months of planning minimum per school
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Ya, since even the "guest" password is a secret!
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you'd be shocked how terrible Ss are with a kb. Give them a touch screen any time, but kb and ms... yikes!
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2of2 Like in the CBCpodcast I listened to - some ts think tech is a distraction /
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Agreed. I check my cell phone in the "real world" when I want to know something. Why not let them too
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we do pretty well at my school... But we can't all stream YouTube
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. So, we use a paint-sprayer to paint a wall - technology, instead of a roller and brush but don’t consider the latter
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Probably not. I'd love to tear desktops out of the classrooms and put in laptops/ipads
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So true. Relevancy is key to student success
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Give them some responsibility. Step back. Watch the magic happen.
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A6-Ss still need to develop f2f, conversational and conflict resolution skills. Keep the tech off the playground.
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and have skilled ppl behind it to keep it running. BYOD is a thing of nightmares to some IT ppl.
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"Bring your own disaster" I think it's capable, just takes a capable environment to deal withit
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A6 My Ss all take online classes. Not using tech would mean not doing work
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Luckily we are great at negotiating & sharing! No fistfights yet!
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A4 To go back to A4, obstacle is to get past idea that cellphones are a distraction for kids. They need to learn to ignore
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I think authentic means that the tech was probably the best tool... If you can ever determine that.
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Who doesn't... authentic usage right there. Ss use the tools as you use the tool.
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Accomplishing the same task more quickly, less effort is valid use for tech
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So true. Tech shouldn't be used for the sake of using it. Needs to add value, just like any other tool https://t.co/u5xAtLjgcy
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A6: Shouldn't use "tech" when it can be done better without it. If it's not going to enhance in some way, it's not worth it.
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. but cost of equipment and training can be prohibitive and the final product is not necessarily improved.
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A6: When we cannot guarantee everyone access to a device and/or internet connection.
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A6: In the shower waiting for the toaster to pop & checking my email...multitasking bad idea.
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magic = lot's of parents calling due to what their kids were accessing /posting ;-)
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A6: Don't use tech if you don't need to. For some tasks, not necessary.
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And help kids discern when tech is needed. Ex: Can still use pen and paper for things. lol
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Naw, you just need a waterproof phone. There are a couple on the market
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YES! We have had problems with this
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Yup - and telephones were going to lead to a world where people were deaf in one ear.
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. but what if we don’t know? I go outside the box all the time - it’s part of learning but get labelled so am hesitant
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input/output devices big in sci-fi. Wonder how long before they're engineered so no learning is req'd.
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A6 considering all things as tech, not just screens, it's hard to describe a lesson without tech. only when an elder joins us
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Good point. Do you think we shouldn't explore those options then? How can we foresee them?
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Ha! Lost count of the number of times my Ss have caught me swearing at my SMARTboard. They know my flaws!
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Damn! I forgot I was going to say that to everything tonight!
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Elders use tech in their own way, especially if you've ever had them make drums.
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just need a full armor case for that device and you can shower, control the toaster, and check Email!
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six of one, half a dozen of the other ;)
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...but really, isn't it just a gimmick?
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Haha yes, that is unarguable
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good point. In that case, I'm stumped for when tech isn't used.
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I never forget the time I turned the wrong way to mouth a swear at the board...
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Exactly. School is real world.
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A6: there are many activities: consuming, processing, producing, sharing, where digital tech is the wrong tool.
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A6: A friend, and a real geek, not a tyro like me, says, "Sometimes the best tool for the job is a pencil."
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Agree w . Example - you can have a sorted number of apps/tech tools you use regularly.Don't overload
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TA - What are a few points you will consider this upcoming week as you explore integrating technology? https://t.co/6Zq13ckGcY
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They did that to us a year or two ago. Lots of complaining from some Ts.
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A6: Imp to promote idea of disconnecting. Shouldn't use tech for everything, everyday. Consciously turn off once in a while.
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. no, we should explore ALL options which doesn’t always happen - we discount some because they lack tech
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I dislike the back and forth between teachers wanting desktops and wanting them torn out.
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A skill they need to learn, though. And it does take practice, as odd as that may seem. :)
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A6: Learn about the tech you're using in the classroom beforehand. Don't be surprised!
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if you don't know you don't know, be honest. Ss will know when it's "off", let them chart the course then
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Yes. That is the one that bothers me with Midyrs. Go out. Talk. Run.
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I'm guiding them away from listening to music while working. HS ss studied article on learning
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. so as long as I use my pencil and pen to draw and make things away from school it’s authentic but not in school
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I know, as ADHD, I still need music or something else to jog the senses or I can't work.
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and they appreciate you for it!
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but have you every heard, "when will we ever use this"
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Really? I'm only in yr 4 of teaching, but I've actually never heard this argument. Chromebooks for us.
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Article focused on & what they called . Ss learn less and more poorly.
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. what if you don’t know you don’t know?
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Some want them, some want them torn out after they can't control them as well as they thought.
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I took Ss to We Day yesterday. Most were glued to phones for first 30 mins of drive.
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I tend to listen to no-lyrics music. Just a beat to work away to.
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I had some glued to phones playing games during the speeches... A little disappointed
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See freedom by michael smith. Great get pumped music.
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TA: Using tech only when tech is needed, and not using it to be "cool". Cool lessons can come from other ways!
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Remember yrs ago, parents would contact school saying "Johnny tweeted during school!" Now normal/relevant
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. yep - When my son practices piano every week. But I still make him
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I tend to play movie soundtracks. John Williams has some epic background music
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something I learned quickly in both internships. Thanks to for helping me stumble on that!
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TA: (and I figured out what that means, this week. All on my own! ) That most people WANT to integrate tech, they just need help
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. when I taught my children how to change a tire. None have ever used it - CAA members.
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agreed. Anything easy for the younger guys to log in on
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TA: More patience with tech problems. Use them for teachable moments. Use when it can enhance lessons and learning
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I'm focusing on w ss. They think no distraction bc work gets done. More to it than 2 finish.
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It's something I "know" but have to really embody better.
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that's when it's our job to make Ss see "real world" connections. ie Son, you can grow up to be a professional!
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I know. I think most parents now realize that we can't stop them, but can make it relevant.
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both - it’s the idea that we limit ourselves & students by putting barriers up to what is “authentic” & what isn’t
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has a tailored student BYOD network available in all schools. I recommend it to you.
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Poor ! Glad I'm not ADH- wanna see my bike?
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. so my daughter is in med school, uses math all the time, but never would have known that in school
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Appreciate? Maybe. Tolerate with amusement? Yes.
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Agreed. You also can't all the time. Have to challenge what you can do with
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I thought you'd never ask!
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Thanks for the chat tonight!
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. if we limit our correlation to direct application to the world, very little we take in school connects
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Do you mean to discount texting as typing? Just trying to see your angle here
