#NVedchat Archive
#NVedchat is dedicated to increasing communication and collaboration of education related topics in the State of Nevada. Originally, created by Mr. Snehal Bhakta.
Monday March 13, 2017
10:00 PM EDT
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#NVedchat
. Tonight’s topic is Computer Science.
participatechat
Mar 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#NVedchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/NN0SrCViZ3
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT
For tonight’s chat, we will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Please include
#NVedchat
at the end. Let's get started
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT
To join you may want to use Tweetdeck, tweetchat or another client that allows columns. Use the hashtag
#NVedchat
to track and join us.
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Let’s start by giving a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag
#NVedchat
to join us tonight!
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT
For tonight’s chat, we will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Please include
#NVedchat
at the end. Let's get started
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT
To join you may want to use Tweetdeck, tweetchat or another client that allows columns. Use the hashtag
#NVedchat
to track and join us.
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT
#NVedchat
starting...
@LucasLeavitt
@MsGeekyTeach
@itchcompsci
@iteachag
@RichardKnoeppel
@EdTechJimmy
@rickduggan
@technoberrys
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Let’s start by giving a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag
#NVedchat
to join us tonight!
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Let’s start by giving a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag
#NVedchat
to join us tonight!
@MsGeekyTeach
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Be sure to follow tonight’s moderator Denise Snow of
#NVedchat
@snowvegas
In reply to @SnowVegas
technoberrys
Mar 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@MissionPNV
you joining in on the
#nvedchat
?!
In reply to @MissionPNV
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
To start share a story about a technology fail, teaching or as a student
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Maggie from Las Vegas excited to hear
@SnowVegas
ideas on
#ComputerScience
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
#NVedchat
starting on
#ComputerScience
in
#K12
@annaebaldwin
@AndersonEdTech
@KierstenBasch
@cstatucki
@JasperFoxSR
@edtechjam
@SuprTekTalk
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Let’s start by giving a S/O to another educator(s) using their twitter handle & the hashtag
#NVedchat
to join us tonight!
@MsGeekyTeach
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1-What was your 1st computer class as a student, if any?
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 -- I took a BASIC class in the 80s
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1-Junior in HS & it was monster w/ only 1 color green! 'Cause it cost a lot of dough and weighed a ton!
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1-What was your 1st computer class as a student, if any?
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT
💚this graphic!
#iPad
first time I ran
@PearDeck
I was stuck sitting behind my desk, figured it out before second class
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
To start share a story about a technology fail, teaching or as a student
#NVedchat
Jenn_Garner
Mar 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@NevadaEdChat
A1: preschool..... it was an old green screen Apple computer!
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @NevadaEdChat
technoberrys
Mar 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1- Middle School computer literacy course. Typing and PowerPoint
#NVedchat
SaraHolm15
Mar 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
oh I've had many as a T. Usually not being prepared and wasting Ss' time getting things set up
#nvedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT
I used one of those as well!
#NVedchat
In reply to @Jenn_Garner, @SnowVegas, @NevadaEdChat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 had Apple comp at school remember typing, had IBM at home my dad tried to teach me DOS commands so I got scared early
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1-What was your 1st computer class as a student, if any?
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Wow! Powerpoint! You were a rockstar in middle school as well!
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Boy now I feel old with my BASIC in college class
#NVedchat
MissionPNV
Mar 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@NevadaEdChat
a "typing class", good old drill and kill.
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @NevadaEdChat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Don't...I studied it as well...along with Fortran and assembly
#NVedchat
In reply to @davydgrey
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
I only wish we as profession could get away from "drill & kill". Still w/ testing...
#NVedchat
In reply to @MissionPNV, @SnowVegas, @NevadaEdChat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 - 2 computer I bought before college took two trips to get upstairs, first
#coding
was college class, website
#wasnotgood
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Yeah I did the Fortran thing also and then Cobol
#NVedchat
In reply to @Snehalstocks
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Bringing back memories looking at a green screen for hours...
#NVedchat
In reply to @davydgrey
SaraHolm15
Mar 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT
I'll be there!
#teachnvchat
#nvedchat
https://t.co/gK4Ix9D7E8
CUENV
Mar 13 @ 10:25 AM EDT
A little over a month away! Reserve your spot today.
#wcsd21
#teachnvchat
#nvedchat
#caedchat
#dcsdnv
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Apple computers rocked back then...big clunky slow things tinted green
#NVedchat
In reply to @Snehalstocks
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Q2: Do you think every school should offer computer science classes K-12?
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 MORE THAN JUST ONE cs class
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3: Critical thinking & problem solving are critical to CS, describe a tip on how to teach these skills in a class?
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
.
@davydgrey
@Snehalstocks
it was always an exciting day when we got to sit in front of those in elementary school
#NVedchat
In reply to @davydgrey, @Snehalstocks
RMarkNewburn
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
#NVedchat
First class was BASIC at Rancho High School on Teletype 33 using 110 baud to CCSD central computer.
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
We actually took the family Apple computer on a road trip to Arkansas back then (80s) just to play games
#NVedchat
In reply to @MaggieJCox, @Snehalstocks
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2-Currently in NV this may become a reality w/
#SB200
introduced
@JoyceWoodhouse
@RMarkNewburn
. I'm supportive w/ Ts support/PD
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Q2: Do you think every school should offer computer science classes K-12?
#NVedchat
technoberrys
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Every K-12 school should offer CS it is the new universal language
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2 Yes! We no longer need required typing class but required
#computerscience
#coding
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Q2: Do you think every school should offer computer science classes K-12?
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3
@SnowVegas
PBL is my mantra for that. Dont just show let them discover.
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
MissionPNV
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
So many, but all chances to grow.
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT
To start share a story about a technology fail, teaching or as a student
#NVedchat
SaraHolm15
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
I'm not sure I totally know what a CS class would be. My school is talking about when to teach keyboarding, google apps
#nvedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
.
@technoberrys
Even more, every job in the future will require some basic knowledge of
#coding
.
#CareerTechEd
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys
Jenn_Garner
Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT
I think we need to focus on basic skills first. I have students that can't even type
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
technoberrys
Mar 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3- inquiry & project based learning where students lead the way. Asking their own questions and finding the answers!
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
had forgotten about playing Oregon Trail on the dumb terminals connected to the district mainframe back in the 80s
#NVedchat
In reply to @RMarkNewburn
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT
So true! Nearly 30 other states have some requirement and hopefully NV will join soon.
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Agreed! FAIL = First Attempt In Learning.
#NVedchat
In reply to @MissionPNV
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3 starting young solving puzzles, placing things in order, physically walking through process, or having Ss explain process
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3: Critical thinking & problem solving are critical to CS, describe a tip on how to teach these skills in a class?
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT
I loved Oregon Trail...taught me some of the history at the time.
#NVedchat
In reply to @davydgrey, @RMarkNewburn
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q4: Why do you think CS is a rare commodity in K-12 curricula in NV?
#NVedchat
MissionPNV
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@crjustus
Join
@technoberrys
& the gang in the chat!
#NVedchat
In reply to @crjustus, @technoberrys
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3-Most games do this...you have to accomplish a goal. Students love
#gamification
of learning.
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3: Critical thinking & problem solving are critical to CS, describe a tip on how to teach these skills in a class?
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4
@SnowVegas
Because we do not have enough qualified teachers and it is too easy to just not offer CS
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
BDicksonNV
Mar 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3 provide real world problems 4 Ss to solve-when they see their solutions applied they buy in
#nvedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3: Critical thinking & problem solving are critical to CS, describe a tip on how to teach these skills in a class?
#NVedchat
technoberrys
Mar 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4- it's still definitely not as common as it should be! Thankfully
@codeorg
has helped in bringing more CS training to Ts in NV
#NVedchat
In reply to @codeorg
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
.
@Jenn_Garner
@SnowVegas
typing and basic tablet use should be done in elementary school, I know we have a ways to go
#goals
#NVedchat
In reply to @Jenn_Garner, @SnowVegas
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4-Some people making decisions don't understand it, so must not be valuable...right? Probably should have implemented years ago
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q4: Why do you think CS is a rare commodity in K-12 curricula in NV?
#NVedchat
BDicksonNV
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A1 many many years ago in HS it involved early DOS programming on a Commodore
#nvedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1-What was your 1st computer class as a student, if any?
#NVedchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Our teaching cadre with
@codeorg
are trail blazers
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys, @codeorg, @codeorg
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Q5: Share a resource or idea to hep NV educators promote CS
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Once the companies and orgs got involved, education has to follow to keep up.
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys, @codeorg
BDicksonNV
Mar 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4 we see it as something separate rather than connecting it to content areas
#nvedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q4: Why do you think CS is a rare commodity in K-12 curricula in NV?
#NVedchat
xAndyJorgensen
Mar 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4a: one barrier is the limited time available with traditional HS class schedule
#NVedchat
crjustus
Mar 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
.
@SnowVegas
@NevadaEdChat
I imagine folks who can teach it make more $ doing something else. ⬆ online classes ⬆Ss taking courses
#nvedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @NevadaEdChat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A5-Take a look
@CodeHS
. You can create a free account and go thru basics of computer science.
#NVedchat
https://t.co/Pa7ldLErft
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Q5: Share a resource or idea to hep NV educators promote CS
#NVedchat
teachNVACS
Mar 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Join us this week for our
#slowchat
this week
#teachNVchat
#nvedchat
#utedchat
#caedchat
#bmoreEDchat
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A5
@SnowVegas
the latest thing
@itchcompsci
and I are working on getting implemented
@CyberPatriot
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @itchcompsci, @CyberPatriot
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Thank you for joining tonight’s
#NVedchat
on Computer Science K-12
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
Don’t forget to follow us and all the tweeters that joined
#NVedchat
tonight and feel free to continue the conversation all week long!
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT
A4 Ts feel overwhelmed, if not there specialty they dont want to add but I believe we need to move towards
#code
in all classes
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q4: Why do you think CS is a rare commodity in K-12 curricula in NV?
#NVedchat
crjustus
Mar 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
.
@SnowVegas
check out
@NCLabEdTech
for gamified online coding classes
#nvedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @NCLabEdTech
NevadaEdChat
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT
Thank you
@SnowVegas
! That was fast & AWESOME! Continue the convo by using hashtag
#NVedchat
all week long!
In reply to @SnowVegas
Jenn_Garner
Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
I agree! Teachers can't teach it because they don't know it
#NVedchat
In reply to @MaggieJCox
BDicksonNV
Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
#truth
we need to remimagine what HS days look like to ensure Ss get tools needed
#flippedclassrooms
#nvedchat
In reply to @xAndyJorgensen
RLMann4
Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
Follow
@tonyvincent
& checkout his website
https://t.co/nrbfHxs4iF
as he has amazing tech resources for teachers
#NVedchat
SnowVegas
Mar 13 @ 10:27 PM EDT
Q5: Share a resource or idea to hep NV educators promote CS
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
Perhaps its time to change the thinking behind that...
#NVedchat
In reply to @xAndyJorgensen
RMarkNewburn
Mar 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
#NVedchat
RMarkNewburn
Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT
A5: Gallup poll - 9 out of 10 parents want their kids taught CS
https://t.co/pAaKGs6D19
davydgrey
Mar 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
So you are going to help us get that implemented right Mark? I volunteer to be part of the task force
#NVedchat
In reply to @RMarkNewburn
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:33 PM EDT
.
@technoberrys
@davydgrey
@SnowVegas
Told supervisor I would 💚to teach CS if needed. Not my area but willing to learn
#NVedchat
In reply to @technoberrys, @davydgrey, @SnowVegas
MissionPNV
Mar 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT
@SnowVegas
Wonderworks robots are super engaging for K-5, uses many apps & drag/drop programming
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
.
@Snehalstocks
yes! I feel behind myself. Learning to code & exposing my kids to it. Hope to include in class soon
#NVedchat
In reply to @Snehalstocks
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT
Really misspelled
#NVedchat
:-)
In reply to @MaggieJCox, @technoberrys, @davydgrey, @SnowVegas
crjustus
Mar 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT
Check out
@NVReady21
blog for
#edtech
resources, tools, and strategies!
#nvedchat
https://t.co/Q9VrjPtML1
In reply to @NVReady21
xAndyJorgensen
Mar 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT
A4b: CS is a relatively new comer to the school scene. Looking for a way to fit in.
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT
All teachers need to be willing to learn
#NVedchat
Snehalstocks
- Moderator
Mar 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT
Love the thinking-educators should be flexible & willing to learn like students!
#NVedchaat
In reply to @MaggieJCox, @technoberrys, @davydgrey, @SnowVegas
RMarkNewburn
Mar 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT
#NVedchat
Here is the wakeup call from the WH. 83% jobs < $20/hr now highly automatable. Recommends CS For All
https://t.co/WxwTe40o2E
MissionPNV
Mar 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT
A4: when we can demonstrate to teachers the power of computational thinking and its applications across all subjects...
#NVedchat
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:48 PM EDT
.
@SnowVegas
thanks for leading the way being an example for Ts & Ss great job tonight!
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas
xAndyJorgensen
Mar 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT
A5: Start kids in MS with something engaging, challenging, and accessible like
@NCLabEdTech
#NVEdChat
In reply to @NCLabEdTech
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT
loved what
@NCLabEdTech
was offering for free!
#NVedchat
In reply to @crjustus, @SnowVegas, @NCLabEdTech
MaggieJCox
Mar 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT
A5
@SnowVegas
I'm still working on
#SwiftPlayground
lessons, got my
@Sphero
so using there block code as well to teach myself
#NVedchat
In reply to @SnowVegas, @Sphero