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Jaime here from MD, excited to hear all the Bloomz upgrades to use with this years class #bloomzchat

pete_marisa Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

A1: 2nd grade, exploring Bloomz, haven't used it yet. #bloomzchat

techingin Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Michelle Jones 1st grade teacher in Chicago suburb. I have a 1:1 iPad classroom. Might be using Bloomz this year #BloomzChat

Papafirst Jul 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Q1: 2nd grade teacher for LeanderISD at #reaganrays in Cedar Park, TX. #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I am a 4th Grade T from GA. I have used @BloomzApp for the past year. I will be using it again this year. #BloomzChat

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Q1- Gr. 2 teacher from NC in a 50/50 Sp./Eng Immersion program. Loved it this past year and can't wait to use Bloomz this year! #BloomzChat

Hrbeatty Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A1: first grade teacher from Madison, Wi. Have never used @BloomzApp yet. #Bloomzchat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Q1: 1st gr T in northern VA. Used @BloomzApp last year, but not to its fullest extent. Looking forward to use more features. #Bloomzchat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:01 PM EDT

A1. Jennifer 4th grade teacher from Dodge City, KS. I've never used Bloomz but am excited to learn more! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:02 PM EDT

INTRO: #BloomzChat 1st grade teacher in Door County, WI -used @BloomzApp last year and will DEFINITELY use it again for #parentcommunication

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@teachingcritic 1st grade rocks! @LauraBTRT also teaches 1st and uses @BloomzApp #BloomzChat

Rdene915 Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@BloomzApp #BloomzChat A1 Hi, Rachelle frm Pgh, teach Span and Fr, have used it w/grps of Ss for tech showcases, and talk abt at conferences

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A1 Alicia from Florida. Teach 4th grade. Thinking about using Bloomz this year. #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@Tgteacher7 Download: https://t.co/V0JzHWClWQ and come check out our Bloomz Teachers FB group for more ideas/help! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Signing on for @BloomzApp is easy! Download it today: https://t.co/V0JzHWTWOo #BloomzChat #parentcommunication

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@jmill517 We're a FRIENDLY bunch at the FB Bloomz Teachers group! #BloomzChat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#BloomzChat Q1: 3rd grade teacher using @BloomzApp for the 2nd year! Excited 4 new features! #digitalstudentportfolios #parentengagement

LeeAraoz Jul 25 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi, #BloomzChat I'm Lee, an instructional technology coordinator and teacher from Long Island, NY. I haven't used @BloomzApp yet.

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@LeeAraoz WOW! Neat! #BloomzChat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@jessicameacham @jmill517 I second that one Jessica...I have made so many new friends through @BloomzApp! #BloomzChat

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A1 Christy from Ohio! Grade 2 and planning to use! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 I introduced at Open House, BTSN & again at conferences, where I showed families how to change the language and got all but 1 #Bloomzchat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: How do you plan to introduce Bloomz to your families? If you used Bloomz last year, did you get 100% participation? #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I plan to introduce Bloomz during our parent orientation and B2S night, with printed copies of the sign-up instructions #BloomzChat

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A2: I put a note in my back to school papers that I'll be sending them a notification, and letting them know what it is! #BloomzChat

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2- Open House, Newsletter, P/T Conferences. Didn't have 100% participation last year but hoping for it this coming year! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2 I intro Ps via a note and during Meet the T and Open House. I did not get 100%, but enough to make it worth my time. #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Had half sign up. Will have it ready to go at Meet the Teacher day, will send home, and then at B2SN. #BloomzChat

Hrbeatty Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: I plan to introduce @BloomzApp during welcome back night and send home a letter with my welcome packet #Bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@kinderocks01225 Welcome and great congrats on the 1st tweet! #BloomzChat

carannjon40 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2. 50% of Ps last year. Sign up info at Back to School night, 1st day, every day until all Ps are in! #BloomzChat

Rdene915 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@BloomzApp #BloomzChat I always share examples. have a visual, present uses, add it into P forms, lots of discussn Q&A, show pics,

TayNicole0403 Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: I want to incorporate the link, or a QR code, during parent teacher night and in initial emails letting parents know #BloomzChat

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I haven't used it but was hoping to have the letters out at meet the teacher and have parents sign up then. ? #BloomzChat

adrienne_dutton Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I plan on introducing it at Open House before school and sending home notes if I don't have a lot of participation right away. #BloomzChat

jmontiel6741 Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I'm a Kindergarten teacher in South Texas. I plan on using Bloomz #Bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Handing out PDF invite during BTS Open House, assist with those who want to sign on right away! #BloomzChat @BloomzApp

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A2: did not have 100% b/c it was new to them...once they saw what I was doing..they joined! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia Yes! Then after a bit send a send round of letters! #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2. Planning on putting it with parent info on Open House and bringing it back up on Family Night. I'm going to push for 100% #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: At BTSN and Open House I plan to have a scavenger hunt and signing up for @BloomzApp will be a station! #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2: @BloomzApp During wk prior to school and 1st week of school during open house. Teacher will set up P/S! #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Curious if anyone has parents that have a different home language than English. How well does the translation work? #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Correction. Will set up P/S during 1st week of school in classes & wk prior during open house and email parents. :-) #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@adrienne_dutton Put things on there and share that they "can see on Bloomz..." irresistible! #BloomzChat Oh...& get Ss talking about it!

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2: Going have something already loaded in the app so that they have something to look at when they first sign on! #BloomzChat @BloomzApp

kinderocks01225 Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@BloomzApp I had 100%last year :) I sent the form home many timesand even walked parents through it. #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 Planning on including a link in Open House Scavenger Hunt for @bloomzapp. #BloomzChat

adrienne_dutton Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@jessicameacham I was just thinking about teaching Ss how to use so they can teach their parents! #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Ohhh and will put @BloomzApp info up on my school website! #BloomzChat https://t.co/Zx4e467kuD

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@Hrbeatty @BloomzApp you'll love it! #bloomzchat

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Also curious, if pts do not have smart phones can they still be a part of bloomz? I ran into this issue last year with another #BloomzChat

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q2 I will send info in my welcome letter. I have also already invited a couple of parents via email to check it out #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@adrienne_dutton Yes! Ss as Teachers for Ps! #BloomzChat

amyfloyd03 Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A1: My name is Amy. I teach 4th. I used Bloomz all last year.#bloomzchat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@amyfloyd03 Welcome! We are just getting started! #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@LauraBTRT That is wonderful to know! Translation was one of the biggest faves for me! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@kinderocks01225 @BloomzApp welcome to twitter! it's addicting and these chats are so helpful! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 Another idea is to post an answer to a question on Bloomz and having the students come in w/ the answer next day for a treat. #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:18 PM EDT

.@BloemkerAlicia Yes, Parents can use computers as well as devices. They can also receive email notifications! Lots of options! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@STEMgal1 💙 LOVE this idea #BloomzChat

amyfloyd03 Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A2: I used the form with the class code & sent it home the first week of school & placed the code in our newsletters.#bloomzchat

LeeAraoz Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

We use Remind at my schools, Can anyone tell me what makes @BloomzApp a better option? #BloomzChat

pete_marisa Jul 25 @ 8:19 PM EDT

How does Bloomz save time & not become 1 more thing? Also, can you post docs to it? I'm required to send wkly newsletters. #bloomzchat

Rdene915 Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia @BloomzApp #BloomzChat On the computer or a tablet, they can get all of the notifications and thru email

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 it replaces everything - remind flyers, signups, volunteer calendars, but the best are last minute things (i.e. forgot lunch) #bloomzchat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q3: What types of traditional parent communication does Bloomz replace? #BloomzChat

Papafirst Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q3: @BloomzApp replaces emails and notes in folders. #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@LauraBTRT @BloomzApp Would love to hear more - I want to add it to my scavenger hunt too! #bloomzchat #wheelsareturning

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3: I only anticipate 50% of my families to participate. I have a high number of ESL students and struggle with the Lang barrier #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@pete_marisa I don't have to type, print, get from printer, send home. I just type and press send on @BloomzApp #BloomzChat (1 example)

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A3:I've used the app/site Homeroom in the past! My parents and I love it but Bloomz offers more features so I'm giving it a try! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@LauraBTRT WOW 14 Languages! @bloomzapp must have been a lifesaver #bloomzchat

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Q3- More secure, interactive, has more info. than my webpage, combines features from Facebook, Remind, Vol. Spot, messaging. #BloomzChat

Hrbeatty Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: I am hoping this will replace the multiple emails and website posting I do during the week. #Bloomzchat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3 Newsletter, group emails, paper reminders, class website, online sign ups, emails #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: Can replace notes home, newsletters with photos #bloomzchat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@jmill517 it works amazing - I set up my parents at conferences so that they would have access - I don't send home flyers now #bloomzchat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3. I would like Bloomz to replace newsletters, reminder notes, p/t conferences. #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

YES! Ss are key! Maybe labels on their shirts too. They love those things. Get the @BloomzApp word out! #BloomzChat https://t.co/FLHNqhd7Ze

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@tinakatz1 Labels! Love it! 💙 #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@STEMgal1 @BloomzApp want to see other peoples - trying to envision how to add it! #bloomzchat

TayNicole0403 Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A3: Bloomz replaces traditional emails and paper announcements #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@jmill517 @LauraBTRT For me as well! Lots of languages in my bldg. Once Ps know they can communicate, they will. This helps! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@amyfloyd03 @BloomzApp I did the same thing and had lots of success that way. Ps need to see it more than once. #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

.@LeeAraoz That's great! @BloomzApp helps teachers w management & assessment as well as multiple ways 4 #parentcommunication #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia yeah it works through regular web browsers #bloomzchat #theythoughtofeverything

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Last year I used class messenger. It showed if the parent "read" the message. Does bloomz have this feature? #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia Yes, @BloomzApp does have read receipts #bloomzchat (💙 it!)

carannjon40 Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Replaces texts, P/T conf sign up letters, notes home about events, supply requests, volunteer requests. #BloomzChat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@pete_marisa Parents received everything immediately and saw their children's successes right away...#BloomzChat

TayNicole0403 Jul 25 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: only wish Bloomz had a portfolio feature for the kids use like the seesaw app so I could have all in one for my students #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@jessicameacham How does it replace blogging? #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@jmill517 I'm not sure how messages work, but everything I posted translated for them and everything I got back was translated #bloomzchat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT

.@pete_marisa Bloomz saved me time as communicating w parents was much easier and parents could see what students were learning! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@jmill517 I now treat my @BloomzApp feed as my blog! It is essentially the same thing! #BloomzChat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 @BloomzApp replaces #classroomnewsletters #classroomevent forms #classroomdonations When the glue runs out, @BloomzApp!! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@pete_marisa yes to all - it allows P to P chat feature, you get instant info on who gets feedback, can post docs, pics #bloomzchat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@LeeAraoz @BloomzApp I used remind, plus class dojo, and was starting seesaw...now it is all in one! One place for parents! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@pete_marisa I uses @bloomzapp instead of group emails, reminders, etc. Think of it like your communication hub for you class. #bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@jmill517 I used to post pics, vids, and summaries of class activities on my blog. Now I do that on @BloomzApp #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie I think the Messaging feature is my favorite! #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Going paperless is so easy! Parents know where to find everything! #Allin1App #BloomzChat

pete_marisa Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@STEMgal1 How do you handle parents who haven't signed up to use it? Do you have to communicate with them separately? #bloomzchat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@teachingcritic they will LOVE it - setup a time to signup & show how to change the translation #bloomzchat #worthit #noparentleftbehind

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q3 Forms for parent conferences! This will be quicker and easier. #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Things translate. :) Letter home for sign up, and once in the app lots of lang choices. #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: With @BloomzApp volunteers & items request feature, no more back & forth paper 🚲 between Ps & Ts Bloomz is faster 🏍 &easier! #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Quick question: for parents who sign up via SMS: could they reply to the txt msg? #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 @bloomzapp makes planning for parties, volunteer sign ups, and p/t conference scheduling so easy. #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@jmill517 It was so beautiful that I nearly had tears in my eyes after scheduling them! #happytears #BloomzChat

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q3 I also plan on using this for class birthday party planning and other events which sign ups can be a pain #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@jmill517 I literally thought, "I'm so smart and savvy!" #BloomzChat Thanks to @BloomzApp I am!!!

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia YES! one of my favorite upgrades they added in the middle of the year #bloomzchat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:28 PM EDT

.@pete_marisa I would call parents who do not sign up and resend a message to them along with email as a reminder to sign up. #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@pete_marisa @STEMgal1 I print off the posts and another copy of the sign up :) #bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:29 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie @pete_marisa @STEMgal1 Oooohhh! Never thought to do that! Nice! #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

.@TayNicole0403 That is Student Timelines! They are coming!!!! Yay! https://t.co/EX6SD5Ni8K #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4 I love that the app shows when Ps view it - so that I can see in real time that Ps know what Ss are doing #bloomzchat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie @BloomzApp I will post it once I have made the actual Scavenger Hunt. On my to do list for this week! #BloomzChat

LeeAraoz Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@cpatselas That sounds awesome! I’m going to check @BloomzApp out this week. #BloomzChat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4: What are you most excited about regarding the new Student Timelines? #BloomzChat https://t.co/GkGLk4MtP3

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4: Interested to see what the timelines are! I would love to see a news feed of pictures (the favorite part for families)! #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: Excited about the connection it will create between home and school. Bringing school into the home. #bloomzchat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q3: They LOVE it! The only issue is they may want 2 respond. And they cannot unless they are in the app or email. #BloomzChat @BloomzApp :-)

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q4- Most excited for the ease and accessibility of the new Student Timelines right in the app I already use and Love! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4 I am excited that it will truly make the app all inclusive to communicating with P about my classroom and their child. #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Q4:They love it except when they want 2 respond.They must use the app or email. I plan to create a google # this yr! #BloomzChat @BloomzApp

Hrbeatty Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: I haven't explored student timelines yet. We are 2-to-1 devices so I will be curious how students can access #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@STEMgal1 @BloomzApp YES! Please share (or DM me if you don't want it totally public) - I am adding it to my list #bloomzchat

TayNicole0403 Jul 25 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: to see my students excited about their learning/growth and eager to share it with their parents. Creates student ownership #BloomzChat

amyfloyd03 Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A4: I am excited that I can individually share work with a parent. #bloomzchat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4 #BloomzChat Most excited about #StudentTimelines. Students will create and maintain their #digitalportfolio! #studenttechstandards Yes!!

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4: I'm excited about connecting Ps to Ss work. @BloomzApp will cultiviate even more opportunities for P and S engagement! #BloomzChat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: @BloomzApp replaced my wkly update and my behavior successes!! And now student timelines...Can't get any better! #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@BloomzApp I am going to need some frog avatars to match my classroom theme!! Pls and thx #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Makes it easier to update parents and showcases their child's growth over time #BloomzChat #familyengagement

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@tinakatz1 @BloomzApp This made me giggle...💙 Love it! #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4. Because we are 1:1 I like the idea of having a way for Ps to see Ss work. #BloomzChat

pete_marisa Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@achaks When will video posting be available? #bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@jmill517 The student timeline will be great for at-home conversation starters! #BloomzChat

adrienne_dutton Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4: Excited to be able to directly share Ss work with Ps. It won't live in the Ss backpacks forever! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@VSwens14 those tech standards are so important to 21st century learners! #bloomzchat #creatingdigitalcitizens

carannjon40 Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

❤️ that Ss or I can choose work to share. Yr-long record so no keeping stacks of papers for P/T conf. #BloomzChat

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:34 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q4 Digital portfolio and integrating more technology in the classroom! #BloomzChat

Little1Learning Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Alicia K teacher from MD here to find out about the new features rolling out #BloomzChat

Papafirst Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q3: Hoping to encourage the parents to use @BloomzApp to communicate about birthdays so I won't have to make a class directory. #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@adrienne_dutton and to have a more #paperlessclassroom #bloomzchat #saveatree

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@Papafirst @BloomzApp Yes...I need to do this for next year! I didn't last year...Thanks for the idea! #BloomzChat

kinderocks01225 Jul 25 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@BloomzApp keeping parents informed!!! #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@kinderocks01225 Good for you!!!! We are so glad you joined #BloomzChat We incorporate fun PD as well as learn about @BloomzApp

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#BloomzChat Prize Form for July 25 https://t.co/2HqKmqzhuS Last chance to sign up to win! Please only enter one time!

pete_marisa Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Do any of you have parents who are overwhelmed by the app and the amount of information? #bloomzchat

participatelrn Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

#bloomzchat is live on rocking on @particatelrn https://t.co/OaKKFBUj24 Thanks for the tip @hallwbc31! Transcripts available after chat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4: My S can share what they love with their Ps on @BloomzApp Love that idea, ownership and proud of their successes! #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie @adrienne_dutton OMG YES! Instead of rushing to write last min. announcements in planners, just send a post! #BloomzChat

achaks Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@pete_marisa Coming to @BloomzApp in September '16 #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@pete_marisa Mine Ps didn't indicate that during the year or on EOY survey. They 💙'd the app better than traditional methods! #Bloomzchat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@jessicameacham @Papafirst this was my one of my fav parts - the P to P - they scheduled play dates, parties, everything #bloomzchat

Papafirst Jul 25 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Q4: This will be my first try at digital portfolios, so I'm excited that @BloomzApp is going to add this feature! #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@pete_marisa My Ps loved it. They want to know what is going on in the class. Not one complaint! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@pete_marisa not really - you can see when that Ps have viewed it and they like being in the know! #bloomzchat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@jessicameacham @pete_marisa I agree Jessica...my parents loved the instant information right on their phones or in an email #BloomzChat

Little1Learning Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 looking forward to the #studenttimelines creating own digital portfolios #21stcenturyskills #BloomzChat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q5 #BloomzChat How will students navigate app to post #studentportfolio content? I have 4 classroom iPads to use. @BloomzApp

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A5 of course, the big question - what is this behavior addition going to look like @Little1Learning @jessicameacham #Bloomzchat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: What questions do you have about Bloomz? #BloomzChat

bickd Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Is it free? #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5: @BloomzApp when will a feature to setup & communicate w/students & 2-way messaging feature be implemented #BloomzChat Any future plans?

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5 I am looking for ideas on how to encourage parents to sign up. Scavenger Hunt where P have to sign up as one of the tasks? #BloomzChat

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q5- Do the new features go Live on August 1? Can we archive a previous class to remain in contact or do we start over again? #BloomzChat

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: Compare to SeeSaw. My school is starting to use SS in the fall. Why/How is @BloomzApp better? #bloomzchat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Q5: A 2way messaging & student feature would benefit H.S.Not sure about elem schools. Just a thought. @BloomzApp #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@bickd Yes! @BloomzApp is FREE #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A5: Can parents who sign up for SMS alerts initiate convos with me w/out having to release my personal number? #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@VSwens14 @BloomzApp and will it work with other platforms - Droid, Chromebooks, Kindle Fires? #bloomzchat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@bickd @BloomzApp yes it is FREE!!!! All these wonderful things you can do and it is FREE! That is amazing to me #BloomzChat

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT

How easy is it to get the hang of (navigation)? #BloomzChat

carannjon40 Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT

How will my students upload work when I have 1 iPad? #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@JuliWRoach Here! https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb Transition to new year! #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5. Will Ss be able to keep their timelines from year to year? #BloomzChat

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: Do all parents receive the same access code? Could I just send them the app link and code to access? #BloomzChat

CoveredNGlitter Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I love the Bloomz App. It has enhanced the parent community. Is there a way to delete old parent messages from last year? #BloomzChat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Join us as we host the #TeacherFriends chat on August 9th at 8 PM EDT. We hope you can join us! #BloomzChat

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: Will parents receive an email every time I post something? Can it be turned off? Will they receive app notifications also? #BloomzChat

teachingcritic Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A5: Can families save photos I post on @BloomzApp? #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@teachingcritic @BloomzApp Yes! Ps can save photos to their own devices! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@BloemkerAlicia you pick it up right away! #bloomzchat #hitthegroundrunning

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q5 Are student profiles are private and for their parents only? #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Depending on how they sign on, they receive notifications via app, email, or SMS text #Bloomzchat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@CoveredNGlitter yes - those messages are OLD! #bloomzchat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@tinakatz1 I will need some bee avatars for my busy bees! #BloomzChat

carannjon40 Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Is there a way to delete albums from previous year(s)? #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:45 PM EDT

What about compliance with FERPA and such? #bloomzchat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@carannjon40 How to transition from one year to next #BloomzChat https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT

.@teachingcritic Yes, parents can save photos in various ways! Downloading from web or app! #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@CoveredNGlitter How to transition to new year #bloomzchat https://t.co/eRv7B3GVSb

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@BloomzApp Q5 Will he new behavior addition be private as well? #BloomzChat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@req671 #BloomzChat Yes-You'll PM via @BloomzApp. No personal # :)

ccr9 Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@achaks @BloomzApp Thanks you! Just double checking! #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:47 PM EDT

.@carannjon40 You can delete the class as an option and create a new one. Ideas here: https://t.co/lwU0uFRXx6 #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Yes. One access code for the class. I send them the PDF that the @BloomzApp generates for Ts! #BloomzChat

Papafirst Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q6: The Behavior Tracking feature is going to be great for RTI. Would love to see this with academic features for RTI too! #BloomzChat

VSwens14 Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Q6 #BloomzChat & @BloomzApp Suggestion: Keep up your amazing hard work & know how much this gift & #teachertool is appreciated.

Little1Learning Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5 Can students upload work using a Chromebook? #studenttimelines #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:49 PM EDT

.@ccr9 yes, behavior info will be private! #BloomzChat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: What suggestions do you have for future Bloomz updates? #BloomzChat

JuliWRoach Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q6- A "Live" feature like Periscope/Facebook Live so we could use in cool activity without hassle of creating/uploading video. #BloomzChat

STEMgal1 Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 Would love to be able to put info into folders in the media section. #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Q5: @BloomzApp YES! I have joined the FB page about a week ago. So far so good! #BloomzChat

LauraBTRT - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

.@Little1Learning Yes, taking a photo with the webcam or by choosing a photo from a saved area works with #Chromebooks #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: Lots of great info! I am getting a better understanding & learning about other features I didn't use previously @BloomzApp #BloomzChat

kinderocks01225 Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@BloomzApp I would love to take videos on my phone and post to patents through app. #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Yes! #BloomzChat But they can switch

CoveredNGlitter Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q5: I wish there was a tab for wish list items that can constantly be updated #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@BloomzApp A way to import other calendars, please! :D (i.e. Google Calendars, Outlook). #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@teachingcritic Join the FB group for Bloomz Teachers...great way to discuss and share #BloomzChat

joshpren Jul 25 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Q6 #BloomzChat how about a way to incorporate a student ran blog or something students had control over with teacher approval

Little1Learning Jul 25 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@JuliWRoach I love this idea. Parent Ed opportunities #vodcasting #BloomzChat

jmill517 Jul 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Thanks #BloomzChat for getting me excited about using @BloomzApp this year!

achaks Jul 25 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@kinderocks01225 @BloomzApp Videos coming soon in Sep '16. #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#BloomzChat #TeacherFriends when do you all start back to school? I start Sept 1!

Hrbeatty Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Sept 1st here too #BloomzChat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Our prize winner for tonight is @kinderocks01225 Congratulations! Bloomz will contact you soon! #BloomzChat

req671 Jul 25 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@achaks @BloomzApp And here I was, thinking it was a Mac calendar! Thanks for answering! #BloomzChat #suchanewbie

tinakatz1 Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@jessicameacham T week starts 8/22. Ss start 8/29. #BloomzChat

BloomzApp - Moderator Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Thank you to everyone for an awesome chat! Join the Bloomz Teachers FB Group if you haven't already at https://t.co/Dzvn18KzkX #BloomzChat

cpatselas Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@achaks @kinderocks01225 @BloomzApp I don't believe how amazing this company is....as a teacher...You ask...and Bloomz delivers! #BloomzChat

teenytinytechie Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

When will the new features be ready? #anxiouslywaiting #bloomzchat

BloemkerAlicia Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

August 15th!!! School starts for me!! #BloomzChat

kinderocks01225 Jul 25 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@BloomzApp yeah! !! Thanks so much ~I had fun tonight and can't wait for the next chat. #BloomzChat

1cruisingmama Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you for an informative #BloomzChat Looking forward to learning more! :-) @BloomzApp Thank you again! Have a great evening! :-)

Little1Learning Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT

August 15 #BloomzChat

jessicameacham Jul 25 @ 8:59 PM EDT

@kinderocks01225 Next chat is Aug 9 with the #TeacherFriends chat! It's a Tue! #BloomzChat @BloomzApp