#1stchat Archive
Weekly chat for excited 1st grade teachers who love to learn and share ideas. Participants are interested in a variety of topics including literacy, math, technology, play, inquiry, and being the best educators they can be!
Sunday March 20, 2016
Hello, Leka from Iowa. It's time for ! We are excited to welcome guest moderators &
Happy Sunday! It's time for . I'm Val from Michigan. Excited to have guest-moderators and tonight.
Hi! Sarah from Chicago! So excited to chat tonight - I am a 1:1 iPad teacher
Hi! I'm Kim from Raleigh, NC! I'm excited for tonight!
Hello friends. Lori from MO. Happy Spring!
Hi ! I'm Becky, 1st grade teacher from PA. We had SNOW today!!❄️☃
Excited for tonight. Jenn from Missouri. Teaching 1st next year, getting ideas now!
Hi Kathy, glad to see you tonight.
Hi all! I'm Sara from WI and am a 1:1 iPad classroom. EXCITED to moderated tonight w/
is on tonight! My start of spring break and already learning with some great educators!
Hello, Kim! Glad you are here!
Hi Allison, glad to see you.
For the next hour my tweets will be focused. Chatting about iPads in the classroom. Join in!
We had snow too! What's up with that! https://t.co/rGGLymzV3Z
Hi ! I'm Becky, 1st grade teacher from PA. We had SNOW today!!❄️☃
Hi Karen here from Vancouver, Canada. I'll be in and out for a bit but here now. I teach a combined grades 1, 2 and 3 class.
Hi, Jenn! Welcome to the BESt PLN
Sarah from Texas. I'm switching to first next year and I'm getting ready now!
I know! So much for spring!
Hello Jenni, happy you are here.
Andrea from Kansas. In and out tonight! 1:1 iPads
Hope you are having a nice wkend!
Hi, Cassie from MN .. I have 10 iPads and 25 kiddos .. almost 1:2!
Hi, Allison! Great to see yoU!
Hi Karen! Glad you'll be able to jump in and out tonight!
Good evening! Jane from a SW Kansas 1:1 Ipad district! Happy to be here!
Hi! Derek here from PA. Still breaking in my new teacher account! A bit under the weather, but glad to be here!
Christy, 1st teacher from St. Louis! We have 10 iPads in our room!
Hello, glad you are here.
Thank you! Happy to join in!
Hi! It's Molly from Seattle - so excited to talk iPads tonight.
Thanks Val! First time in awhile I’ve been able to get on right at the beginning! :)
Hi Andrea! How is the hammering coming??
Did I read a tweet that said you're fixing up a house?
:-) I'll see what I can do. I'm on my dad's non apple computer so this could be fun. NOT!
Hi! Hope you enjoyed the weekend!
Thank you! A lot on my list!
Ready to get some great new ideas for our iPad program!
Welcome Sarah! You will love 1st and this PLN!
I have a 1to1 or 1toworld program. I use these devices every day.
Just a few snowflakes here in central PA thank goodness just cold
Good Evening my friends, Claire here from VT where the sap continues to flow turning into liquid gold called Maple Syrup...yum!
Q1: What kind of technology do you have in your room? How often do your Ss use technology?
We'll follow a A1/ Q1 format. Please dont' forget to add the hashtag to your anwers. :-)
Q1 - I have 4 netbooks, 3 surfaces, and a SmartTable. Students use them daily in their rotations.
Hi Molly! Hope you had a good weekend!
Q1 We have an old Promethean board, doc cam, projector, and 1 iPad (which is actually my personal iPad)
Happy to be going back to work tomorrow after this long spring break!
A1 We have 6 Ipads, plus 2 carts we can check out. Next year (new school) no Ipads in the room, only carts. My Ss use these daily.
We are using Q1 and A1 format tonight.
Hi--I'm Shannon from WA and I teach 1st grade.
A1. We have 3 iPads, projector, SMARTboard and 4 Chromebooks on temporary loan. We use them in centres/rotation daily.
A1: 1:1 for 2nd yr, just received apple TV and new HD projector!
A1: I have half the number of iPads that I have Ss. I like it this way. I can meet with groups while they work- happy balance
We have 1 iPad dedicated to our class of 26 kids. The school k-5 also has a set of 30 that have to be checked out.
A1: 4 computers in my class and sign out iPads from the 4 carts that we have. My school is BYOD so some Ss bring their own devices
I have a smartboard, 1:1 ipads (currently- we'll see what happens next year) and 2 netbooks which we don't use very often
A1: I have 1:1 iPads, SMART board and Apple TV. It is a balance, but we use our iPads probably 50% of the day
A1 But we use the limited tech we have every day!! Especially the iPad.
Yes, indeed! Many projects. Ripping down a wall, pulling nails and stripping paint today!
A1 My students have access as needed to iPad and MacBook Pro. Lots of other tech though not iPad or computer related.
So nice to see someone else from Washington tonight.
A1: I have 1:1 ipad classroom. Just recently got 12 ipads from
Hello, Shannon! Welcome to
A1: We use our devices daily.
A1: We use our iPads daily, multiple times throughout the day.
A1: Right now I teach 4th and we have a set of Chromebooks for 3 T's. We use them as often as I can. Next year will be 1:1.
Hi everyone! Michelle from WI, on spring break:) Heading to Vegas on Tuesday! I have 10 ipads in my room that I've gotten w grants
That's awesome! I hear so many success stories with that!
A1: I have a Smartboard & 1 iPad. By next year we are supposed to be 1:1. I am super excited & hope to pick up some ideas.
A1: 10 iPads w/ 25 students .. we use multiple times a day! Faves include and The Foos!
A1 I have 4 student desktop computers, SmartBoard, & document camera. Sad to say, we are not 1 to 1 iPads.
A1 10 iPads SMARTboard Elmo 3 desktop computers and Ss use tech everyday
Hi, Michelle! Vegas?? Fun!
Also have an Epson smart board, document camera, and 2 desktops. Would LOVE more iPads!
A1: 14 iPads, doc cam, and projector in each classroom
A1 My students grab technology as they need it to complete the task they want to complete. Different for every child.
I have Ipads, smart board, 6 desktops and it would be easier to tell you when we don't use technology! Always on!
A1: I try to get my students to use devices every day love to post to for parents to see what we are learning in class
I was very blessed. funded all of Missouri projects. https://t.co/JbYE9gyf4M
I just started a project to get 3 for next year. I'd love to hear more about how you got yours funded!
Yay for Vegas and spring break! We start break on Friday. Cant wait!
A1 1:1 iPads, SMART board, 3 chrome books for Google Hangout stations.
Congrats! That's awesome!
Q1 I have 3 iPads (2), a beautiful Smart Board with a document camera, I can check out a set of iPad minis (w/ only free apps)
I'm just looking forward to being child free for 5 days and warm weather will be awesome! Winning big $ is a bonus!
That's awesome, such a great way to show learning
Awesome! We're going to talk apps a bit later. Can't wait to hear more!
I have 1 student post to our blog every day to share learning.
Question 2 coming up in a minute
A1: I am 1:1 Android tablets and I have 5 ipads
Oh Michelle! Lucky you I hope!
what grants did you receive to get the iPads? We are looking to get more tech through grants
We are 1:1 iPads, district wide (K-12). We use it daily! Couldn't live without tech!
Lindsey here from Alberta. First time tunning in!
That's awesome! Crossing my fingers I can get my 3! :)
What do you prefer? The Androids or iPads?
A1:I have 10 ipads, 2 chromebooks,1 Mac, document camera/project., lots of MakerSpace tech/robotics! Use about 40% of the time
Love and so do my parents. Great use of technology to open the doors to our classrooms.
Do the chrome books stay in room? We have access but would need to check out daily and return.
totally ipad, but we are so google in our school and $ says Android
A1 We tech to enhance ss learning, make things more interesting, ss choices, also incorporating coding/computer science this year.
A1 Feeling a bit tech-less, especially since my Smart Board has not been working for past 2 weeks:(
My first fund was 10 iPads thru Google, the next was the 12. Crazy lucky. I just keep posting projects. https://t.co/TrFoTXpDpI
That's awesome! I hear so many success stories with that!
Love it! Just got my blog set up! Would love to connect
A1: We have 1:1 iPads, SMARTBoard and a mini lab in our classroom. Ss are using tech everyday.
Renee White from NC. Sorry late to party. Coloring Easter eggs before bed. :)
A1: Also have a SMART Board that is used at all times during the day! Don't know what I would do without it!
I'm hoping for relaxation....
You must have an amazing principal. Don't forget the !
I love your coding for with
Q2: How have you or are you integrating technology into your classroom with our youngest learners? https://t.co/HVvkT4ao63
Welcome, Lindsey! :) It goes fast and be prepared to feel overwhelmed. It’s totally normal. :)
There are so many wonderful people donating thru I'm sure you will. https://t.co/CNwNz0bafi
That's awesome! Crossing my fingers I can get my 3! :)
Ugh! THat has to be hard when you're use to having it all the time!
What device would you say is the best for firsties? I have access to Chrome books but find their typing skills are not the best.
hope you can join me and next week!
WOW! You got 12 in one project on ! That's amazing! The most I got was 3 and it took awhile, good for you!
Yes, that'd be great! We haven't done that yet.
A2: We use Seesaw, Kahoot, Padlet, ClassDojo, we have a class website, and they are full aware of our Twitter page!!
A1: 2 iPad minis, 3 kindle fires, smart board & grant for 2 more minis w $250 left to fund. 😊(fingers crossed!)
For me it is definitely iPads!
A2 We blog, we tweet, we research, we wonder, we use devices as another choice to show what we are learning!
A2 Choice of how to present learning - what app would best show what you know? And of course...!
A1: oh and 3 desk tops! 😄
In and out. Finishing up dinner.
A2 Always liking for fresh ideas! We app smash a lot and use all the time! Cross-curricular activities.
A2: Tech gives students an audience and voice. We use tech to connect with authors, other classes and programs.
Marnie, 1st grade teacher from MI. Little late to the chat, sorry. We are 1:1 iPads in my classroom.
A2: One of my passions is making photo stories, music videos, and movies with the kids that tie to the curriculum.
A2 In my room it is far less about the technology and all about the learning. Students chose tool that works best for their needs.
awesome! Twitter PLN is awesome!
A2: Seesaw, Kahoot!, Nearpod, ChatterPix
A2: Thinking of the end in mind when planning, the app I want to use and student choice. Rules and expectations clearly stated
Yes, it's such a natural part of what we do. Set things up to use it only to realize…I can't. Hard to adjust.
. Where do you find grants for technology? I'm interested.
Hi! I'm Christy! 1st grade teacher from MS. This is my 1st time joining! :)
Me too! There are SO many possibilities with it!
A2: We blog, tweet, research, wonder, show our thinking, listen to reading, connect with other classes, depends on the purpose.
and I do reading buddy station twice a week. We get 3 stations going. So yes, they do stay in my room.
I like iPads too for early learners. I find they have the most experience with these devices.
I need to learn more about app smashing! Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Christy, so glad you are joining in.
A2 Just started using this year and we're loving it! Super kid-friendly for firsties. We also use .
A2 Just started for book clubs and . I hope to continue next year.
A2: As many ways as possible! for every sunk & blogging, & more!
A2- So many ways- lots of creation based apps to show what we know, online book club w/ , portfolios
A2 SMARTboard lessons for mini lessons/practice iPads for green screen/ sharing learning& skill practice through apps
Depends on what they will be doing with the technology. I'm a HUGE iPad fan because my students can create w/them.
I already have many ideas for 1st. Blogging, Google draw, Kahoot, Padlet. Just because their young doesn't mean they can't use tech
So happy you are "wondering" too! It's great isn't it. Student voice matters.
We tend to use iPad to create our work, than to do someone else's work. Don't need tech for drill and kill.
A2: We use our iPads to be creative in our learning. I believe in choice and love giving them many options to complete work
We’ve been exploring with GAFE/Google classroom and coding recently.
That's awesome! I have not been successful but this has inspired me to try again!
for most of my iPads and we have a local group for our area that we can do grants for,
YES! They are MOBILE NATIVES they are SO capable!
A2: We use also book creator, chatterpix, adobe voice, pic collage.
A2: I've shown Ss a lot of apps & am now in phase of allowing them to use their choice & voice more w the many we have looked at.
is awesome and works so well on so many devices! Lots of great things with too!
A2 Ss use BookFlix, Tumblebooks, for reading, kidblogs, padlet for writing and responding to text, youtube to research cool things
GClassroom, apps, seesaw, mentimeter, kahoot, coding
Oh, it sure is!! :) https://t.co/4REMvdpAcw
So happy you are "wondering" too! It's great isn't it. Student voice matters.
A2 Every week we check out iPads from the iPad cart to use Raz Kids during Centers. Awesome resource.
A2: class twitter account, Kahoot, , front row
YEAH!! Let them chose and show what they know in ways that work best for them!!! :-) :-) :-)
I have seen a lot lately, what is it?
A2: My Ss & I love Reflex Math, for concept review. We love creating too with Puppet Pals,
A2: Have many ideas for 1st. Blog, Padlet, Kahoot and Google draw. Just because their young doesn't mean they can't use tech.
I like being able to give choices between iPad and paper/pencil. Ss chose the right tool for themselves https://t.co/b0NGOLzZPX
A2: We use our iPads to be creative in our learning. I believe in choice and love giving them many options to complete work
A2: My kiddos enjoy Seesaw & "researching" (google) in small groups.
A2: I love using my Smartboard to Skype with. We use Ipads for creating mostly.
Definitely an awesome resource to use!
QR codes to videos, blogs, games
We're going to talk more about apps in a bit! Can't wait to hear about others!
A2: has been a game changer for me. We use it all throughout the day in so many ways. is a favorite too.
Glad to hear lots of people mentioning Seesaw! Please give me some feedback +/- Looking into using it next year
The possibilities are endless with QR codes!
I agree! That's why I have not loved chrome books- ipads seem like they are easier to create on- total opinion
Love that you give them choice. Let them decide what works better for them allowing a variety of options!
A2: using to show our learning, with , lots of app smash , research, diff instruction with &
I like your thinking lady! :-)
I really want to start using green screen. Any suggestions. https://t.co/5rDOd8rDJI
A2 SMARTboard lessons for mini lessons/practice iPads for green screen/ sharing learning& skill practice through apps
not only use tech but teach it too! Lift expectations and you will be so surprised!
A2 My students love when I use sites like Padlet to record their reading responses and accountable talk around our read alouds.
I saw a periscope of a new app I'm going to try with my students tomorrow. It's called Popplet.
It is the easiest app I've used and it is completely student driven. All of my kids use it w/o my help daily.
A2 I love connecting my ss with other classes via Twitter using hash tags , etc.
Coding is on my to do list! I hear great things about it!
A2: Lots of app smashing with with a variety of apps.
A2: Draw and tell app by duck duck moose is a gooder
A2 I love using Today's Meet as a way to respond to topics, doodle buddy I use when I need them to draw or sketch,
A2:Lots of creation apps, are some of our faves,also like interactive math apps
I just wrote about using one on my blog!
Just take one app at a time! We love popplet, chatter pix, etc
A2: I'm having a hard time w/ just the 1 iPad but ideally would love to have them make their own iMovies, use them for research.
coding has really added more depth to ss learning!
Super friendly! Parents can keep up with what is going on in the classroom, every child has a folder of their work!
Those of you that use Seesaw, would you say not to use an LMS- that Seesaw takes that place. It sounds like it.
Seesaw has AWESOME webinars. You can sign up for FREE! I've learned soooo much from the webinars!
I will take a look. Thanks.
HUGE ++++++! Let me know if you have any ?, I'm an Ambassador.
try easy to publish work even with one iPad!
There are tons of wonderful things you can do. What are you looking to do?
A2 Using Skype or Google Hangout to connect with other classrooms is my fave way to incorporate tech.
iMovie trailers are SO easy to do and look so fancy!
is awesome for 1st! A presentation app/website great for digital story telling, NF writing, etc! https://t.co/e0aP4itnlt
I have seen a lot lately, what is it?
Not giving up when it doesn't work. When Ss see that it doesn't work for you, they are not discouraged when it happens to them
A2: for sharing, connecting and showcasing daily work .. others include , , & QR codes!
Absolutely a PLUS for using!! Extremely easy for Ss and Ps!!
It was all about using it for readers theater!
I've not heard of puppet! I'm gonna check that out!!
We could use tech tools all day long, but we need to first focus on the learning and see what our students need. Sometimes not tech
Question 3 coming up in just a minute
A2 My students use technology to tell stories and share learning through a variety of ways - code, books, movies, animation, etc...
Any suggestions with an app that works best? Anything that I can learn more about it, would be great! :)
A3:The class Twitter account has given our class opportunities I never would have dreamed of! A game changer.
A3: I have loved using Hangouts this year. Excited to use it in 1st next year as well!
more sites for Kids that are safe: , , , and even https://t.co/qZFoQZ0tjR
A2: My kiddos enjoy Seesaw & "researching" (google) in small groups.
Agreed, we always discuss what we are going to create today!
Will have to check out Seesaw! Never heard of it before.
A3 I'm a big fan of the accessibility features of iPad to help ALL students have a successful entry point.
I curious about . Haven't tried it yet but hear a lot about it. https://t.co/4Tim652QQh
A2: using to show our learning, with , lots of app smash , research, diff instruction with &
YES! Class Twitter accounts are amazing and provide SO many opportunities!
A2- Classroom Twitter has also been a wonderful way to integrate technology in our class! Great opportunities for connections!
I forgot how much I loved ! Thanks for all of the feedback on ! You are all awesome! Keep it coming! Can't wait to try it!
I know many districts that have LMS but many Ts tell me is way easier for primary Ss to interact with
I need to check into that too.
A3: using Seesaw task cards as daily formative assessment, using to connect w/ Ps & other classrooms
can you save iMovie as you make it?
A3: Ss feel connected to the world and other 1st Ss, through seesaw blog and skypes.Ss also so good at explaining their learning
A3 Speech to text, high light and read text, recording and re-listening for self assessment purposes, adding voice to show thinking
Oh! Using staring tomorrow - sharing link through . It's for our Flat Stanley project.
Thank you Angela! That is what I was looking for!
Oh Karen I so agree with your statement.....getting the Ss to choose the tool that works best for them.
Q2 I have "twitterer" as a class job this year and it's been so fun to see what S's want to share with the world.
We have used hangouts for readers theater before - Super fun!
Oh Nearpod is awesome! My kids love it.
Q3: What successes have you had with integrating technology this year? Tell us about that WOW moment/idea! https://t.co/XPsZmzDvPn
A2: I would like to use Skype to connect to other classrooms around the world and across the country. We have made class movies.
A3 Using the camera to capture learning and share it in their Fresh Grade portfolio or on their blog.
I *think* so - We rarely finish in one session so I think you can!
I am too! I'm beginning to explore it with my firsties! .. anyone with experience feel free to share!
Love - I don't use it enough!
Love that! Twitterer as a class job. https://t.co/i9ZwmRyq9b
Q2 I have "twitterer" as a class job this year and it's been so fun to see what S's want to share with the world.
A3: Love using my Ipad as a document camera to share Ss work up on the smartboard to use as a discussion tool. They love it too,
Wow!! Sounds awesome! Would love to connect next year and try it.
it's an awesome tool, we have many ambassadors in this chat
Absolutely! Would love to chat more about this! You can check out my class to get a glimpse too
A3 has been a huge success for my class this year. I also use StoryKit and Screenchomp a lot too.
Sorry friends, I have to go. I may be back though depending on how long this will take me.
perfect. I know some apps you can't, which makes it harder!
A3 connecting via Twitter & Google Hangout. Put Minecraft PE on ss iPads. Coding has been going great.
I this too.....it's all about the connections.
A3: This is our 1st yr 1:1. It has been so successful! Honestly has been a major factor in this. It's like our homebase.
A3- My students have gained such an independence and comfort level with trying new things and not being afraid of glitches!
I would love to have our classes Skype sometime!
I created a coding morning, where my students got to explore Scratch, Kodable, Daisy the Dino, Scratch Jr and Spheros in centres
Wow! That's great, Leka! https://t.co/iuolZSVCiy
A3 connecting via Twitter & Google Hangout. Put Minecraft PE on ss iPads. Coding has been going great.
We really like using https://t.co/zyeN8P9X8e
A2: using to show our learning, with , lots of app smash , research, diff instruction with &
Do you have a favorite ipad stand? I'm looking into one now
Correct, I have had absolutely no negatives. Parents just rave about it too!
Yes, for sure! We do lots of connecting for in Sept.
That is so awesome ot hear! is a game changer in the classroom on so many levels!! Cant say enuf about it!
I love how fearless they can be with technology. https://t.co/qGBNOUDDa4
A3- My students have gained such an independence and comfort level with trying new things and not being afraid of glitches!
A3: Tons! Ss are so engaged &excited to learn w&show through it! Wow moment prob when Ss realized didn't really need help anymore.
Sorry I am late! Kellie 1st grade- IL 1:1 iPads
Love this! My doc camera is my iPad so I can take pictures of work and Ss can explain at that moment! Love it!
A3 I'm integrating coding in curriculum area--plugged and unplugged activities. Learning by coding!
Have you heard of Puzzlets? It's a super fun coding app
Hi Kellie, glad you are here.
A3: Sts understanding that tech highlights their learning, show what they know not just "game" apps
Easy to make one with PVC tubing
A3 We have created a global class with via and connected with Ss in India, N Ireland, Canada It was amazing!
No, I haven’t! Will need to check it out. Thanks!
That is something that I still need help with!
Ss used to demonstrate what they had learned about France this year.
Puzzlets .. I'll have to check it out! Thanks!
A3 creating movies this year has been my biggest success so far....plus we love love love Youtube videos to learn from.
A3 Ss love coding & creating own codes, Ss love sharing what they learned thru greenscreen ex how 2 video after writing how 2 book
The app is called Cork but you do have to have the blue tooth connected board that goes with it.
I need to check into this! Have you tried it?
I haven't found a (-) for and I've been using it since last yr. https://t.co/0IymbohfcA
Absolutely a PLUS for using!! Extremely easy for Ss and Ps!!
I have to check that out! My ss LOVE the Foos. They want me to play the games they create.
We just started using with ... Amazing!
I love using random shots of good behavior up there too! The smiles are worth an extra paycheck! Contagious too!
A3: Prob biggest highlights were video Ss made to teach staff about bc truly independent&many proj on own.
I have to do a blogpost on that.:)
My kids loved Puzzlets! I like it bc it combines coding w/ manipulatives. My school is purchasing 5
I'm LOVING all of these app/website suggestions!!!
Ss designed for a school wide project!!
We just started ours up & have made one connection so far. Next month world wide project coming!
Yes! Your kids may become obsessed! I have some who never want to stop "playing"! :)
I use a locker shelf for mine!
A3: we have been Coding with Daisy the Dino and How about you?
A3: We have a new appreciation for you North area Winter classrooms! So enjoyed your winter clothing video!
Just finishing my slides for my Advanced (2nd Edition) Webinar on Tues. Hopefully lots of Ts coming https://t.co/nu4M2qUsaU
Q3: Creating sight word videos & discovering empowering music videos from Sesame Street have been successful for us.
Creating a list of things I want to look into and that's on it!
I don't know about Screenchomp but it sounds really cool. https://t.co/4G9hIQaVkb
A3 has been a huge success for my class this year. I also use StoryKit and Screenchomp a lot too.
Can't wait! I love your webinars!
Q4 coming up- sorry about the repost of Q3- FAST chat tonight!
Oh my gosh!! I LOVE this idea!!!! https://t.co/phqHEUbWDw
A3: Prob biggest highlights were video Ss made to teach staff about bc truly independent&many proj on own.
Awesome idea! Thinking of what I can do with my third graders!
yay! I have no excuses now...
I MUST check that out!! Thanks!
Screenchomp is comparable to ExplainEVerything, Educreations, etc
Awesome! Yes mine made science organisms studied,SS cultural winter holidays, NF all Abouts& more! https://t.co/tXQnhWeHvR
Ss used to demonstrate what they had learned about France this year.
I am sure you will LOVE it! Check out podcast about it by .
I'm interested in hearing more about puzzlets, too!
I have Ss show and tell new apps to the class- one parent described it as the 21st century show and tell. Learning from each other
Q4: What tips & tricks do you have for using iPads with young learners? Share your fab ideas! https://t.co/aWh9BNQCnA
Favorite activity of the year, my Ss created a for their grandparents to take during Grandparents' Day!
We really like scratch jr. https://t.co/trWQIDO0Vw
I created a coding morning, where my students got to explore Scratch, Kodable, Daisy the Dino, Scratch Jr and Spheros in centres
You said the magic word for me
we have done some we are into Dash. Personally love unplugged activities. Ss love the Foos
Do you have a picture of that??
Q3: My kids love this video: https://t.co/mbKOrMpaET . We watch it with CC & then they are also reading besides our dancing.
Our class song this yr is from Brono Mars Don't Give Up!
A4: Have Ss use each other- one of Ss just demo to a class how to use a app- he felt like a star!
A4 Let them teach you too! Learn from them.
Absolutely! Also for teaching digital citizenship. We also have an analog Twitter wall in my classroom. https://t.co/JDa0lRcXu0
A2- Classroom Twitter has also been a wonderful way to integrate technology in our class! Great opportunities for connections!
A4- Tips and Tidbits- I have my Ss earn iPad license at beg of yr. Really helps w/ expectations! No broken iPads in 5yrs!
I second The Foos - kiddos are obsessed!
So true! I am leaving for maternity leave soon and my sub is worried about using them - I told her my Ss will teach!
I need that too! Do you have a pic & dimensions too?
Absolutely! Super easy to learn and so S friendly. You will love it. https://t.co/px4jsP5QlQ
I haven't used yet. Can you help me learn it for next yr?
A4 Have a Device Day. Students love sharing their fave apps with you.
Might be my next project:)
A4: I have an iPad bootcamp at the beginning of the year. I teach them the very basics so they can use independently in the year!
A4- Give them the basics when showing new app- let them self discover as they work! Amazing what they will learn on their own!
That is one of our favs, too. Our #1 fav is "What I Am" sung by Will i am. Music is powerful!
They love making me try the games they create and watch me fail miserably. :)
A4 - Use IPADS instead of computers for testing (example - MAPS) especially at the beginning of the year.
A4: teach 1 thing at a time, have Ss experts, be intentional, teach dig citizenship as you use tech
Great idea! https://t.co/UM3tTUmBEd
A4- Tips and Tidbits- I have my Ss earn iPad license at beg of yr. Really helps w/ expectations! No broken iPads in 5yrs!
How have your kids used it? Mine have only scratched the surface (no pun intended) want to link to language eventually
Ss have a whiteboard to solve a math problem, for example, then they can voice record what they did, how they solved it
A4 take time at the beginning. Once they learn basics they discover most apps are alike.
I definitely will! Thanks for the link!! :)
A4- teach them problem solving strategies such as hard shut down and dbl tapping home button to close app= Independence!
Then they can share it with you via email and I have put it on our class weebly for parents to see
User friendly app
I show my S the basics and his job was to find out more! He did! Now he teaches others.
A4: I have found that my kids are much better at navigating iPads than I am. They love to 'teach' me.
A4: Don't forget to teach how to use the "native" apps such as camera and notepad - super powerful tools there!
We also ❤️ using smashed in to collaboratively compare texts.
A4: Let them try on their own / teach each other. I love when they find an iPad buddy and ask questions!
Would love to hear more. Haven’t heard of before. We’re doing Flat Stanley too.
AGREE!! :) https://t.co/8qefZjJhZb
A4- Give them the basics when showing new app- let them self discover as they work! Amazing what they will learn on their own!
Absolutely- my kids love noticing the "mountains w/ the sun" for inserting pics on multiple apps! https://t.co/kx98SMxYnP
A4 take time at the beginning. Once they learn basics they discover most apps are alike.
A4 I'm all about rules and expectations. Taking time at the beginning of the year to review expectations of devices
A4 intro specific expectations & intro apps slowly use reflector on sboard to show Ss how to use each app, never have any issues
A4 I like to incorporate tech into our Daily 5 rotations. Work on writing using blogs, listen to reading on Kindle, etc.
Great idea! I had a University and my students were so excited to "graduate" and blog on their own.
Love when students can become the teacher!
this looks like a great one! Thanks for sharing!!
what kind of things do you go over with Ss during the bootcamp? Do you have a list you go by?
SO fun! Glad to hear someone else is still on KidBlog and not Seesaw!
A4 my tip is let S's drive the learning and teach others as they go. Friday I asked S's to be app experts https://t.co/sQxsxvPoZw
We brought in last summer to kick off our year-long work around iPads. Awesome!
Yes, we do iPad ninja training first days of school and they have to get their ipad license to use them
A4 Make the wallpaper on iPads a number so you can tell the difference between them I have only 3 iPads https://t.co/d6BEwElmO0
A4: Teach care,digital citizenship,how to&give time to "play" bit so can feel them out.Choose a few that are creatively versatile.
A4: I like to always have other support in the room, like our tech coaches, when trying new apps and such!
Q5 coming up in a minute!
Great idea of graduating! Kids would have loved it! We’re kidblogging too! :)
I'm really going to try. We have Conferences that night.
I teach 4th now but planning on continuing to use it with 1st next year! I love !!
A4: been using to post story problems for Ss to answer, different endings to books, and retelling- collaboration
If you have 1:1 iPads- have Ss take a selfie for their background image. Gives ownership and easy to find. https://t.co/26UVcnTNwf
A4 Make the wallpaper on iPads a number so you can tell the difference between them I have only 3 iPads https://t.co/d6BEwElmO0
I would love to know more about the sight word videos.
Camera is usually my first one.
Love this! On my list for next year! Thanks for sharing!
I love what did with her class with this - great way to own the learning and share their thinking!
I also have to show them how to reconnect to our school wifi when it disconnects:(
She is incredible. I've learned so much from her.
I have expanded my Daily 5 to D6 to allow for a choice for another center! Ss needed more time to blog or share!
My students my a "How To" ibook using !
A5: LOVE 4 kids. So easy to use and has so many uses for showing what you know.
That is such a great idea!
I"ve added our seesaw blog as a center each day now
A5: My Ss have been obssed with this year - SO many possibilities for every subject within one app!
My students made a "How To" ibook using !
I don't use enough - I need to get back to that!
I've also learned a ton from .
Had to do this a lot last yr but this yr working smoothly feel your pain.
A5 book creator, Edcreations, Explain everything and Pic Collage too!
I need to download that app .. thanks for the reminder!
Awesome!! That's so cool!!
A5: , Storykit, Screenchomp,
I feel like I go in spurts, but yes, another great one!
agree with using more. Students love it!
Last yr I made a sight word slide show like that. If you didn't know the word u could tap the pic & S said the word.
Explain Everything is another we are on all the time!
Kristin had us get the following apps: Explain Everything, Tellagami, Drawing Pad, Book creator, Screenchomp
A5: Started w/ camera this yr & this has saved a lot of time
I just downloaded BookCreator! Can't wait to try it!
A5: , the Foos (coding) prodigy math, ,
Me too and They were doing this work from the very beginning.
A5- , \, DOodlecastPro and Explain Everything too
Has anyone used the Seesaw blog?? I haven't but definitely want to give it a try!
A5: I love Google Draw! It is so Ss friendly and it students can create anything! In November we wrote about turkeys then made them!
Agreed. She’s amazing at sharing and helping others learn. I’ve asked her 1001 Q’s through the years. ;)
A5:, , iMovie, but we're really only just getting started. There's a lot more out there!
A5- Drawing Pad is a fave of my class too. Great one to use when showing mental images. They love the variety of tools.
Oh, yes, Drawing Pad is great!
Can you get that as an iPad app??
Thx for new people to follow...including you!
I created mine and uploaded four items the other day. I want to do more with it!
Students love using Tellagami! https://t.co/ve1yxVYP8P
Kristin had us get the following apps: Explain Everything, Tellagami, Drawing Pad, Book creator, Screenchomp
I do this to label all of mine too. Storage slots are labeled with that number & cords so charging is easy. https://t.co/rLOceyEeBO
A4 Make the wallpaper on iPads a number so you can tell the difference between them I have only 3 iPads https://t.co/d6BEwElmO0
so cool! What app did you use with your slideshow?
is using it. I know others here do too
can be so much fun to use and such a great tool!
Yes, connected to a class in England.
Time is flying by!!! Q6 is on the way!
A5 The ShowMe app is one of my faves for explaining our thinking in math.
Love that! Our first assignment of the year was a !
A5: Shadow Puppet Edu, iMovie, Skitch, Tellagami
anyone have experience using ?
I have my Ss choose their favorite learning from the week on Friday to publish to the blog.
A5 Show Me and Educreation....I love these two apps, they are the same kind of app. I love showing parents Ss explaining something
Thanks!! Yes, I will give you a shout out! :)
A6 Keeping them charged! 😜
A5: Me too! , , & has a lot of wonderful options in the app too! https://t.co/QIwYNQBVlW
A5: LOVE 4 kids. So easy to use and has so many uses for showing what you know.
Love that idea! Thanks for sharing! Would love to connect!
I love giving my students choice with these apps - they can pick which one to use!
Yes mine are on and connected to 3 other classes. It's awesome & they ❤it️. 1stgradepenguin https://t.co/uns3HK0W9d
Has anyone used the Seesaw blog?? I haven't but definitely want to give it a try!
I'll find my info after chat tonight.
A6 - Is there a particular website that has a list of apps to use on the IPAD that you've found helpful?
A6: biggest frustration, Android apps, diff from ipad. I"m always searching for comparable apps
A6 I would love to have more iPads. Even just a few, bc 1 is not enough!Maybe I should look into .
I am so far behind tonight. We should have made a google doc. The struggle is real (sigh).
Not positive on that! We have Chromebooks.
my kids get excited when I tell them we're connected to another classroom .. they go on a few times a week!
A6: Would love more iPads. Only one dedicated to my room makes it difficult to do everything I would like to do!
I hear SO many success stories with it!
So incredible to see what others are able to do. I am part of this incredible book club.but coding too? WOW https://t.co/Y5t3lT5a9H
Agree 100%!! In addition to time, just not enough time in the day but that is another issue :) https://t.co/OZpdDuVcua
A6 Keeping them charged! 😜
We have also had problems with some apps freezing while Ss are working on a project. Anyone else experience this?
. LOL if only there was an easy solution for that one!
Oh okay...I'll have to look into it!
Yes! I agree - I'd love to brainstorm and share my finds with you.
Have you heard about the new iOS?
Have you thought about doing a Donors Choose project to get an add'l 1 or 2?
Me too! Absolutely love it! Use the comic book template to retell stories as a Flow Map during Lit Bingo! https://t.co/Cxk8YRlrvx
A5: My Ss have been obssed with this year - SO many possibilities for every subject within one app!
why not, right? I'm going to combine also!!
my "owl stars" are responsible for checking the battery % on our ipads and plugging any in at the end of the day.
A6: I wish I had more! Stationing works but it's difficult at times too.
A6 are there any webinars that shows the best of iPad use in lower elementary? I want to use things like seesaw and epic books.
A6: My wish would be to have more room in my classroom so that our iPads could stay out all day. Getting in/our of cart gets old!
Another tip to AVOID a frustration- teach your kids how to use multitasking gestures so your home buttons don't wear out!
Agreed it’s tricky. I got 3 in March this yr, before that needed to sign out ones that were shared with the school
I'll definitely be there for that!
We use it during our math centers frequently.
Yes! I teach the five finger close the first week! https://t.co/h7OpY1Fwcs
Another tip to AVOID a frustration- teach your kids how to use multitasking gestures so your home buttons don't wear out!
Q6: we have two plug in stations in our room (power bars with usb ports) that can charge 8 iPads at a time
Oh. Hadn’t thought of that before. Can it wear out easily? Our shared school ones seem okay so far.
A6 wish there were edcamps just for first grade teachers.
OH I forgot! Adding to my earlier answer, I love too! Can't believe I forgot that.
Wouldn't that be awesome?!
Why don't we do a virtual edcamp around tech/iPads in the 1st grade classroom?
I used to struggle with that. Now we keep them in our book baskets with their leveled readers and library books!
Very frustrating- Make sure to do hard shut down every once in awhile (power button and home buttone til apple appears)
have you tried I love it and it aligns to our math curriculum.
YES!! But then we have Sunday nights to focus on our grade. It’s good to learn from all grades too.
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
A6:sharing, when I want them all to do something as an assignment, they can't, just not enough of them, district red tape for apps
How about a virtual one. We could make that happen
Great idea! I could give that a try, thanks!
Yes! Just taught my students this recently. Power down fixes so much.
I did look at it. Is it free?
Once multitasking is turned on in settings- Ss use 5 fingers 2 close out app- open hand and pinch in
Last question coming up in a minute!
I love having Ss explain too. We use for this daily.
Love it! I am so excited to try this app! Thanks for sharing!
I also wish I had some IPADS just for my room. We share with the school. Very time consuming, finding them, returning them, etc.
I have one at home that has issues and 2 of mine at school do too. Started after 3 yrs or so
I would love that if we could do that maybe this summer....that would be so cool.
We aren't connecting...yet but we will be...soon!
We have talked about meet up during summer many times https://t.co/VFALeG1pq8
A6 wish there were edcamps just for first grade teachers.
Thanks for a great chat! Can't wait to research a bunch new apps!
Try it! One teacher in my building just was funded over $12,000 for class furniture. It's worth a try!
A6- Another tip- keep a charging station accessible where kids can be plugged in but can still work while charging
Love ! We use it at least once a day!
In our last few minutes, a bit of housekeeping is in order-No next week due to Easter Sunday.
Q7: We use our class Twitter account to connect w/ 1st grade friends, authors, experts, apps, and BEYOND! SO many possibilities!
A7:I use my Mac or Chromebooks for most of our collaborating beyond the classroom.
Yes. My Ss love to see other classes. I'm not too good at keeping up with it but I try.
A7: and testing out with various classrooms
summer meet ups! Wouldn't that be fun and oh so valuable.
We love playing mystery number Skype!
Would love to see pics of different charging stations for only a few iPads. We have 3.
A7: Epic collaboration with Skype
Wow! I may just try for 2 iPads.
Has anyone used Sock puppet? I love that app.
I bought plastic mailbox cubbies from amazon, drilled holes in back and they all have a place to charge https://t.co/vyCnmnD8Al
A6- Another tip- keep a charging station accessible where kids can be plugged in but can still work while charging
When I only have a few I used a dish rack!
Got to sneak out a bit early!Thanks for the chat tonight!Great discussion and ?sEnjoy the week everyone!
Thanks for a great chat tonight! Happy Easter to you all, enjoy your spring breaks!
We do too! We'll have to connect sometime!
I missed tonight's chat 😁 will there be anywhere to read about it?
We use , and to chat w/ other classrooms, experts and friends around the world
Ohhh… I wanted to join in on that, but we just got busy. Can you remind me of the link?
Yes! We just used it to create retellings for chapters in
My school is hosting on October 29th!
A7- We do Monthly Padlet/Epic book conversations. See post here for info. LOve to have you join us! https://t.co/dxiFwyI571
Oh, I’ve seen that before! Didn’t think about it for just 3. But it would work well. Thanks!
A7 My thanks to all of you! I continue to learn so much from .This is what connected learning is all about! Model what you teach!
A7: blogs w codes & hangouts.
A6- Classroom twitter acct is great to connect out and in!
A7:We mainly use our smart board and connect as a whole class through Twitter and Skype so far.
So many possibilities with that!
Yes I can imagine! That's what other classes in my building do too. Mine keep them in their desks all day.
A6- Skype/GHO for Mystery number/mystery location. Easy way to connect at a 1st grade level
Thanks for a great chat everyone! So fun to learn about new tech.
Been great ! Moving to 1st is exciting but scary. Awesome you're a great PLN. Will also be great to have in my building!
. Can you tell us about your Read to Someone buddies in FL?
Glad I found this chat. Joined to late to be useful, but will return next week :)
We have a super small room and use flexible seating - so no desks! They would be nice for that though!
A7 love the collaborative book club love the weekly math talk padlets and blogs.
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