#RuralEdChat Archive
#RuralEdChat is a chat that focuses on the needs of the rural educator. This chat has been revised by Tammy Neil (@MathNeil), John Martin (@edventures) and Natalee Stotz (@nataleestotz).
Tuesday February 7, 2017
8:30 PM EST
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Feb 7 @ 8:30 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#RuralEdChat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/BEWii3P8LT
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
Good evening,
#RuralEdChat
I hope everyone is ready to talk about blended learning.
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
Aloha
#RuralEdChat
friends from NH where my school had a
#snowday
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Can blended learning mean that kids are sometimes not in the classroom during class time?
#ruraledchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Hey, John. I hope you are well rested.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @edventures
tntechgal
Feb 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Tina from TN, mostly lurking until a webinar is over but love the BL topic tonight!
#RuralEdChat
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
Hi
#RuralEdChat
! We had a snow day today, too!
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:31 PM EST
Aloha
#RuralEdChat
friends from NH where my school had a
#snowday
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:33 PM EST
.
@irasocol
If done right,
#blendedlearning
can definitely support that!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @irasocol
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
That is definitely one way to look at it. Thanks,
@irasocol
for tipping it on its head.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @irasocol
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:32 PM EST
Can blended learning mean that kids are sometimes not in the classroom during class time?
#ruraledchat
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
I'm Jennifer and have the privilege of serving amazing educators in small and rural districts in NE Florida. It's my 1st
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Welcome, Tina. Glad you are joining us, even if only for a short time.
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In reply to @tntechgal
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
In & out just left work & now sitting at dinner >Sylvia, Writing Coach, Title 1 HS in Tampa, FL ..urban TCHR, rural born/raised
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edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
Well, as an admin, I don't get
#snowdays
but it is nice head's down time!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
technologyWIN
Feb 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Henry Burroughs,
#edtech
consultant from Brandon, FL
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Jennifer! I am so honored to have you join us. Welcome.
#RuralEdChat
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:34 PM EST
I'm Jennifer and have the privilege of serving amazing educators in small and rural districts in NE Florida. It's my 1st
#RuralEdChat
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Glad you can join us Jennifer!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
.
@jennrivera2011
Welcome Jennifer to
#RuralEdChat
!
In reply to @jennrivera2011
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:35 PM EST
Or that classes meet only once a week face to face and otherwise gather online?
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Ok
#RuralEdChat
family, please introduce yourself & share an experience you’ve had with blended learning
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Ira Socol from the Blue Ridge in Virginia
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nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
I love how people are going ahead and introducing themselves without prompting! Natalee from Maine, HS humanities.
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SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Snow? What's snow? .... oh that stuff that briefly hit the ground back in 1977? (I was there!) 😜
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:36 PM EST
Howdy,
#ruraledchat
. Robin here from SW WI. Looking forward to hearing what's going on w/blended learning.
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
That is actually a suggestion I was going to make to my school as declining enrollment & T RIFs mean fewer classes.
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In reply to @irasocol
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
LOL!
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In reply to @SylviaEllison
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
This is how I typically think of blended learning, although face to face meetings are flexible.
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In reply to @irasocol
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:37 PM EST
Ha! It's almost like we've been here before! :)
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In reply to @nataleestotz
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
I wrote 60-hr RDG endorsement course for our district ... blended w/ online/F2F sessions, alternating weeks ... adults not Sts
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irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
exactly, it creates flexibility you wouldn't otherwise have.
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In reply to @edventures
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
Our first official question is about to appear
#RuralEdchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q1: How does blended learning benefit the teacher and student?
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
Went thru school library media specialist certification thru UW blended learning prog. Experiencing BL as a student was valuabl
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Oh right, we have questions! Our
#RuralEdChat
crew has jumped out of the gates tonight!
In reply to @TG_Neil
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
I took a grad class at local state U that was blended- some classes face2face, other weeks working on line. It was interesting.
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
We start with questions until the conversation breaks out. Sometimes the conversation gets us started. All good.
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:39 PM EST
Oh right, we have questions! Our
#RuralEdChat
crew has jumped out of the gates tonight!
In reply to @TG_Neil
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
I'm currently working with a couple of Ss independently to deal with a scheduling conflict & doing it blended.
#RuralEdChat
massignmenthelp
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
#NJed
#RuralEdChat
#techcoachbookclub
#coteachat
Science of boredom
https://t.co/wyuQqq1ufp
AssignmentHelpN
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
#NJed
#RuralEdChat
#techcoachbookclub
#coteachat
17 for ’17: Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017
https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
A1 Varied learning preferences ... time together & apart ... options on how to learn
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TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:38 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q1: How does blended learning benefit the teacher and student?
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
Love the blended approach to professional learning!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A1:
#BlendedLearning
allows you to time shift so that learning time on task can be extended.
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
Makes for a great night of conversation!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1: I think Blended Learning allows both Ts & Ss to bring creativity and excitement back into the light.
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robert_schuetz
Feb 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1 Blended instruction expands the learning bounds of time & space, offers more individualized instruction possibilities
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nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1: Allows me to use face2face time effectively & gives Ss freedom to work at own pace on certain things.
#RuralEdChat
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
I'm taking a blended graduate course right now! It has been a great experience! I wish they were all blended.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @nataleestotz
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Now if I can just remember the current hashtag.
#RuralEdChat
not
#FLedChat
In reply to @edventures
giveawaycayax
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A1 Blended instruction expands the learning bounds of time & space, offers more individualized instruction possibilities
#RuralEdChat
AdamSeipel
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
A1 Frees Teachers to provide individual instruction and gives Students multiple pathways for info & demonstrating mastery
#ruraledchat
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Challenge in writing so that learners did not get bogged down or bored ... you have to mix up modalities
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jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:40 PM EST
Love the blended approach to professional learning!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
This here is important. It worked very well in some of the grad classes I've taught at
@PlymouthState
.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @PlymouthState
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:41 PM EST
A1: Allows me to use face2face time effectively & gives Ss freedom to work at own pace on certain things.
#RuralEdChat
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
I loved that I didn't have to drive over to campus every week and we had flexibility of when to work
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
#ruraledchat
A1. When I taught at Michigan State using F2F, Virtual, and trad online let a wider range of students speak and participate
sumrthyme
Feb 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
Hi from South Carolina.
#RuralEdchat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:43 PM EST
LOL!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
This seems like a great solution to some of the issues districts are facing w/ rec. & retaining Ts in some areas.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @nataleestotz
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:44 PM EST
Ha! I was in
#EdChatME
last night & kept typing
#RuralEdChat
Topic was funding for Rural Edu.
@TG_Neil
@edventures
In reply to @TG_Neil, @edventures
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:42 PM EST
Now if I can just remember the current hashtag.
#RuralEdChat
not
#FLedChat
In reply to @edventures
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
Challenge w/ Sts working online is if they struggle there has to be safety nets or the F2F time is frustrating for TCHR & group
#RuralEdChat
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
there's a huge challenge in prepping online work, you can't 'wing it'
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
#ruraledchat
permeates ALL! :)
In reply to @nataleestotz, @TG_Neil, @edventures
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
❤️ this! Yes!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @AdamSeipel
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
exactly! It's probably more work in terms of prep time so many ways.
#ruraledchat
In reply to @irasocol, @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Yes!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011, @nataleestotz
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
we wonder if we'd have teachers more willing to work hybrid schedules
#ruraledchat
2nd jobs, young parents
In reply to @jennrivera2011, @nataleestotz
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Here comes question 2. I hope our team forgives me for changing the order just a bit.
#RuralEdchat
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
Absolutely... the plan & directions (including focus & purpose) have to be clearly communicated
#RuralEdchat
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:45 PM EST
there's a huge challenge in prepping online work, you can't 'wing it'
#ruraledchat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: What advice do you have for someone just starting out with blended learning?
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Online & blended can definitely help!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
A2 Open your mind to the possibilities. Ask yourself where learning can take place for YOU and follow those directions.
#ruraledchat
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:47 PM EST
Yes! We have to approach this challenge in a different way. This is a real possibility!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @irasocol, @nataleestotz
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
I'm wondering about nomadic teachers as well. Schs can't support a FT T, so we have shared Ts.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @irasocol
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
Yes. That can be a problem. We've run into that at our school.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
We go with the flow baby!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
spiraledu
Feb 7 @ 8:48 PM EST
I'm not sure I'm familiar with the term blended learning. Is that the same as cross disciplinary?
#ruraledchat
In reply to @TG_Neil
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
'nomadic' teachers. Buzzword for these times, these times.
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In reply to @edventures, @irasocol
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
#ruraledchat
A2. Don't make it all on screen print, or even all video, you can still share activities online. Kids can go outside-ask people
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
Totally trust your judgement, Tammy! Freedom to respond to where the conversation is going!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
A2 you have to provide tools for access - alternate videos with Rdg ... for complex texts provide audio support
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: What advice do you have for someone just starting out with blended learning?
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
Blended learning generally involves a combination of online and face to face learning.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:51 PM EST
A2b ... determine how you will hold Sts accountable and how you will provide restoration when they fail to do the work
#Ruraledchat
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 8:49 PM EST
A2 you have to provide tools for access - alternate videos with Rdg ... for complex texts provide audio support
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: What advice do you have for someone just starting out with blended learning?
AdamSeipel
Feb 7 @ 8:52 PM EST
A2 There are many ways that blended learning can look. It's not one size fits all for either T or S. Find what works 4 ur kids
#ruraledchat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A2: Start small and build on successes. Tweak where necessary and make sure the solution fits your Ss.
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A2: ❤ the great advice! Engagement, accessibility, differentiation, elements of choice are all critical in blended environment.
#RuralEdChat
spiraledu
Feb 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
ok. How is it different from a flipped classroom?
#RuralEdChat
so many things to keep up with!!!
In reply to @TG_Neil
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
A2 Involving students in accountability checkpoints & outcomes seemed to make a big diff in engagement.
#ruraledchat
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 8:54 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Google other examples and read Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:46 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q2: What advice do you have for someone just starting out with blended learning?
EduGladiators
Feb 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
❤️SATURDAY
#EduGladiators
series continues w/
@PaulONeill1972
moderating - Discipline from the ❤️!
#WVedchat
#RuralEdChat
#participatechat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
Flipped is a form of blended learning.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @spiraledu
irasocol
Feb 7 @ 8:55 PM EST
Think Universal Design - make sure material is equitably accessible to all kids
#ruraledchat
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:53 PM EST
A2: ❤ the great advice! Engagement, accessibility, differentiation, elements of choice are all critical in blended environment.
#RuralEdChat
kmtrangel
Feb 7 @ 8:56 PM EST
critical in every classroom!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Absolutely!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @kmtrangel
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
Here comes Q3
#RuralEdChat
(Great conversations happening all over the place.)
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: If you are using blended learning, what has worked well? If not, what do you hope it will do?
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A3: Simplicity is good design. I found a few staple tools to show Ss & built from there. Crafting structure can be a challenge.
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:59 PM EST
A2: Look at at is working and what isn't. If a face2face activity works, keep it!
#RuralEdChat
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
A3 Adults liked time working at their own pace through the online sessions ... when we lessened accountability, F2F lost impact
#RuralEdchat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: If you are using blended learning, what has worked well? If not, what do you hope it will do?
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 9:00 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A3: Gooru was ok, too much screen time. Looking into Kiddom. Can’t figure out kids that move at different speeds and labs.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 8:57 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q3: If you are using blended learning, what has worked well? If not, what do you hope it will do?
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:01 PM EST
A3: Pacing out things Ss can do on own and giving them autonomy to make choices about their work.
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
Some information about Blended Learning.
#RuralEdChat
https://t.co/RbH7GUJdU0
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
I wish I knew more (at the time) about the self-made video tools - would have made the online easier to plan
#RuralEdchat
In reply to @sciteachernh
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST
A Blended Learning Toolkit from UCF
https://t.co/eh7eEHuJMS
#RuralEdChat
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:03 PM EST
Flexibility is becoming more and more important.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @jennrivera2011, @irasocol
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:04 PM EST
Hey all, Derek from
@sedck12
chiming in for a min to chat about
#BlendedLearning
.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @sedck12
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hey, Derek! So glad to see you all the way from Utah!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @lars3eb, @sedck12
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
Here comes question 4.
#RuralEdChat
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4: What resources do you recommend?
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
A3 We offer an
#EdTech
endorsement through
@SUUThunderbirds
that we use
@CanvasLMS
to teach. A great tool for
#BlendedLearning
.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SUUThunderbirds, @CanvasLMS
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
Love teaching with
@CanvasLMS
b/c it allows Ts to be from all over the state & we can still learn together!
#blendedlearning
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @CanvasLMS
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
Glad to be here for part of
#RuralEdChat
@TG_Neil
. Thanks for the nice reminder!
In reply to @TG_Neil
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
A3: I'm currently using Classroom for the one class. Not ideal, but it's where I'm starting.
#RuralEdChat
. Guess I don't really recommend it
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A4: An LMS is a great tool for aggregating and managing
#blendedlearning
experiences. Serves as a launch pad.
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A4 Gooru, Kiddom (only hear of), explain everything on iPad.
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:05 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q4: What resources do you recommend?
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:08 PM EST
What does
@CanvasLMS
do that makes learning/teaching easier/better? 🙂
#RuralEdchat
In reply to @lars3eb, @CanvasLMS
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
Classroom is what we currently have. It is getting better all the time but there are still limitations.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @nataleestotz
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST
A4:
@EDpuzzle
is a great resource for content. As is
@membean
for vocab, & EnglishGrammar101 for well, English grammar.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @EDpuzzle, @membean
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
**will always have to double think that as LMS stands for library media specialist to me**
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
A4 You need something to organize it. Love
@CanvasLMS
,
@Schoology
, &
@Google
#Classroom
. But a simple website could work too.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @CanvasLMS, @Schoology, @Google
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
I agree. Not best for setting up modules, but good for a lot of things. Love the latest changes!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
So many tools, so many ideas ... so little time!
#RuralEdChat
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST
I've actually seen Ts use combos of multiple organization tools together. Whatever works for you. No 1 solution. Try them out.
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
Gotta love edu acronyms!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @robinhosemann
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
So true! I never thought of it that way, but it definitely makes sense. 1st comes love, then comes organization!!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @lars3eb
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
@edmodo
is a good one, for organizing & delivering content.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @edmodo
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
A4 Also check out
https://t.co/zVofA2JeV6
for Grammar and Writing practice for middle/high Ss
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
.
@SylviaEllison
Using
@CanvasLMS
helps you organize your course & allows you to the have a starting point for next year.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @CanvasLMS
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
A4: G suite for Edu is extremely valuable for us. The ease of collaboration is a must.
#RuralEdChat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST
What are the best tools out there for building community? Do most edus focus on that during the f2f?
#ruraledchat
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:14 PM EST
Are we talking LOVE because it's almost
#ValentinesDay
? Or is it b/c organizing is always sexy?
#RuralEdChat
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST
So true! I never thought of it that way, but it definitely makes sense. 1st comes love, then comes organization!!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @lars3eb
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:15 PM EST
Yes! Just collaborated in doc on assignment for my grad class. Had my Ss do same on an assignment.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
Oops, gotta run & take care of the kiddos. Thanks
#RuralEdChat
for letting me crash for a min or two!
#DadChat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Some of these tools might help:
https://t.co/RpKItaW463
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:16 PM EST
Later man!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @lars3eb
robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
Well.I think love needs to come 1st a wee bit more in edu. Biased,but love ur content & your Ss & everything falls in
#ruraledchat
In reply to @lars3eb
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
Thanks! That was actually my thinking. Figured I'd see how long it would work & switch if needed.
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In reply to @lars3eb
lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
This little cutie is ready for bed.
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rondorland
Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
A4- I love
#edmodo
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robinhosemann
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
had a lot of success using it out of the gate from its release. I'm sure it's even better now!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @rondorland
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST
Go Dad! 🎉
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lars3eb
Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
This little cutie is ready for bed.
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5: What is next? What are you taking away from tonight’s chat to your practice?
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
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SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
we used
@moodle
for my course ... our district had licenses and trainers to help build the courses ... user friendly
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In reply to @moodle
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
friends I just dropped Q5 on behalf of
@TG_Neil
who is enjoying some exciting weather down her way!
In reply to @TG_Neil
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
That there are so many resources and great people willing to share.
technologyWIN
Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST
@Moodle
is awesome.
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In reply to @SylviaEllison, @moodle, @moodle
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5 Still interested in finding out more on other successful science/blended learning classrooms.
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5: What is next? What are you taking away from tonight’s chat to your practice?
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
A5: Tools, ideas, & inspiration! Thank you for letting me join the conversation and learn from you all tonight!
#RuralEdChat
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
A5 with my repeaters, I'm considering how to use our
@Edsby
system to support Sts who are chronically absent
#RuralEdChat
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5: What is next? What are you taking away from tonight’s chat to your practice?
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
Yes, my northern friends had a snow day and down south we're having thunderstorms.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @edventures
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:23 PM EST
Glad you swung by
#RuralEdChat
tonight!
In reply to @jennrivera2011
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
Let's see what we can dig up together in NH! We'll share it out here on
#RuralEdChat
& on
#NHed
!
In reply to @sciteachernh
TG_Neil
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
I already knew the
#RuralEdChat
team was amazing.
@edventures
@nataleestotz
@robinhosemann
In reply to @edventures, @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann
jennrivera2011
Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
Thanks! I will definitely be back!
#ruraledchat
In reply to @edventures
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
A5: I'm going to look into different LMS and look to how I can do more blended & flipped more efficiently.
#RuralEdChat
Not afraid to try!
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
Aw! PS - I LOVE that movie!
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @TG_Neil, @nataleestotz, @robinhosemann
SylviaEllison
Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST
Have you looked into
@khanacademy
? Great resources esp in science & math
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @khanacademy
sciteachernh
Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5 Still interested in finding out more on other successful science/blended learning classrooms.
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
Q5: What is next? What are you taking away from tonight’s chat to your practice?
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
Any other thoughts on our
#BlendedLearning
topic tonight
#RuralEdChat
friends?
nataleestotz
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST
@EDpuzzle
is a great platform for using
@khanacademy
and other videos.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @SylviaEllison, @EDpuzzle, @khanacademy
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST
I shared
@EDpuzzle
w/ a math T of mine the other day to share ways to know Ss watched the vid.
#RuralEdChat
In reply to @nataleestotz, @SylviaEllison, @EDpuzzle
edventures
- Moderator
Feb 7 @ 9:29 PM EST
#RuralEdChat
is looking for some ideas that are meaningful to you. What do you want to chat about in the future?