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participatechat Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM EST

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:00 PM EST

Good Evening All! Where is everyone from this evening?? #symchat

SymbalooEDU - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:01 PM EST

Welcome to #symchat! Please state your name & where you’re from.

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:02 PM EST

Hi! I'm Denise your facilitator this evening from Virginia!! #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:02 PM EST

Good evening! Brenda Fry, Teacher-Librarian from Lansdowne, PA, right outside of Philadelphia #symchat

bigtechcoach - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:02 PM EST

Keith George, Symbaloo PD Pro, Alabama Dept of Education #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:02 PM EST

welcome Brenda! #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry

BcCotter Mar 8 @ 6:02 PM EST

Greetings #symchat. Barbara here. Florida and St Lucia. Happy #InternationalWomensDay

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:03 PM EST

welcome Keith #symchat

In reply to @bigtechcoach

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:04 PM EST

Welcome Barbara #symchat

In reply to @BcCotter, @SymbalooEDU

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:04 PM EST

Q1 - Do you know what a Google Extension is? Have you used Google Extensions? If so which ones are your favorite? #symchat

bigtechcoach - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:06 PM EST

A1: Yes, I use too many ;-) but my favs are #Screencastify, #Grammerly, and #1password #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST

A1 -found a new one called just read - cleans up the page, change background color, text color, and size great for accessibility #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:07 PM EST

Love grammerly and screencastify! #symchat

In reply to @bigtechcoach

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST

#symchat yes! just got 15 chromebooks and I am exploring the available extensions.

apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:08 PM EST

I ❤️ the @GoogleKeep extension #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:04 PM EST

Q1 - Do you know what a Google Extension is? Have you used Google Extensions? If so which ones are your favorite? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST

pdf with clean print is great to clean up page before you print it #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:09 PM EST

Howard from Palo Alto, CA. #symchat. First time.

AssignmentHelpN Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

#symchat #web20tools 10 Facts you Must Know Before Choosing Fashion Designing as a Career https://t.co/OG8sswFB3s

massignmenthelp Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

#symchat #web20tools 5 Signs Indicate that you Need to Hire Online Math Tutor https://t.co/KM38333Kxz

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

welcome and I hope you enjoy it! #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

Have any of you tried KAMI - it allows your students to type on a pdf? #symchat

apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

Jen Hall #edtech specialist for @APSInstructTech #Symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:10 PM EST

Welcome Jennifer #symchat

In reply to @apsitjen, @APSInstructTech

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:11 PM EST

Ss need help with citations check out EasyBib #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST

A1: url shortener, Read&Write, Screen Castify, Ad Blocker #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST

get active with MOVE IT - reminds you should integrate a break while working - pops up for you and your Ss #symchat

crystalbrand97 Mar 8 @ 6:13 PM EST

Hi all, Crystal from New Zealand, i am studying to become a teacher. First time #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:14 PM EST

read&write is awesome! #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

BcCotter Mar 8 @ 6:14 PM EST

A1. I would have to say number 1 Google Calendar, hands down 4 keeping me organized. Also too Readability https://t.co/iwKMYSVw0c #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff, @SymbalooEDU

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:14 PM EST

Welcome and I hope you enjoy #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:15 PM EST

Q2 - Do you know what Google Add-Ons are? Have you used an Google Add- Ons? If so which ones are your favorite? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:15 PM EST

I can't live without my Google Calendar #symchat

In reply to @BcCotter, @SymbalooEDU

vtpanda Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST

Love Google Add-Ons! My favorite is SAS writing reviser. #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:16 PM EST

Welcome Chanda! #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:17 PM EST

Add-ons are tools built to add more functionality docs, sheets, and forms. Have any of you tried them? #symchat

apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST

A1: My must have @google #extension is @Bitmoji #symchat

In reply to @Google, @Bitmoji

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:18 PM EST

A2: Flubaroo is the only one I use for now. #symchat

crystalbrand97 Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST

A2. I'm affraid to say I have never even heard of an Add-on before #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:19 PM EST

Flubaroo #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:20 PM EST

not a problem, we learn together! #symchat

In reply to @crystalbrand97

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:21 PM EST

in docs at the top click on add ons; click get add ons and search #symchat

In reply to @crystalbrand97

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:22 PM EST

add on word cloud generator is cool too #symchat

crystalbrand97 Mar 8 @ 6:22 PM EST

For a beginner, which one would you suggest to start with? #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:22 PM EST

if you teach math try out g(math) #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:23 PM EST

how do you add them to the chrome bar and the apps too? I try but I don't see them. #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:23 PM EST

what grade do you teach? #symchat

In reply to @crystalbrand97

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST

extension or add ons? #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry

crystalbrand97 Mar 8 @ 6:24 PM EST

I am not a teacher yet as I am studying still. I would love to teach year 2 kids though #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST

go in docs at the top click on add ons; click get add ons and search - search and read to see which ones you like #symchat

In reply to @crystalbrand97

crystalbrand97 Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST

Thank you i will look now! #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:25 PM EST

Extension should show up beside your omni bar (web address box) #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:26 PM EST

A2: Lucid Chart for Docs for flow chats. #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:26 PM EST

yes this is a good one! #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:27 PM EST

#symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:28 PM EST

Q3 - Many EdTech Web Tools integrate with Google now? Which EdTech Tools do you use and which is your favorite? #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:28 PM EST

A2ish: I've never gotten the hang of Kaizena. Anyone use this? How? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST

have heard of it but not used this one #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

bigtechcoach - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST

A3: @Edmodo, #Screencastify #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:30 PM EST

Anyone try edtech tool wizer? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:32 PM EST

wizer.me allows you to create interactive worksheets that you can assign to Ss - works with Google Classroom #symchat

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:33 PM EST

One website/app I love that you can log on to with gmail account is SEESAW @Seesaw #symchat I absolutely love it!!!!

In reply to @Seesaw

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST

this has come up on another chat the other week...I must look at this one!!! #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry, @Seesaw

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST

I use or am trying to use Google Classroom on iPads and run into many many problems. #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:34 PM EST

Anyone using Nearpod? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:35 PM EST

sorry our district never bought into the ipad phase..we do use chromebooks #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:36 PM EST

nearpod allows you to share a slideshow and control it on your Ss devices, Ss can view video,draw and answer questions #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:37 PM EST

anyone tried padlet with Ss? #symchat

BcCotter Mar 8 @ 6:38 PM EST

A3. That would be my @duolingo for sure #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff, @SymbalooEDU, @duolingo

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:39 PM EST

Barbara what do you teach? #symchat

In reply to @BcCotter, @SymbalooEDU, @duolingo

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:39 PM EST

my 5th and 6th graders just got gmail accounts. any cool things I can log them directly to on, like Seesaw?? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:39 PM EST

thankfully a lot of ed tech tools allow us to login with Google accounts and that is so helpful!! #symchat

In reply to @BrendaMcFry

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:40 PM EST

padlet is a virtual "sticky" note wall where Ss can post response, questions, etc #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:41 PM EST

If you teach foreign language try out recap - a video response tool #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:42 PM EST

Anyone use QR codes with Ss? #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:42 PM EST

Only when I have to (MIT App Inventor). #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:43 PM EST

Q4 - What one website could you not live without in your classroom? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:44 PM EST

Anyone use Newsela? #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:44 PM EST

A4: Close one, but I'd take MIT Scratch over GSuites I think. #symchat

apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:46 PM EST

A3: @quizizz is great to share with @GoogleForEdu Classroom. You can assign quizzes for homework! #symchat

In reply to @quizizz, @GoogleForEdu

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:47 PM EST

What grade do you use Google Classroom with? #symchat

In reply to @apsitjen, @quizizz, @GoogleForEdu

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:48 PM EST

change topic a little anyone use plickers or kahoot with Ss? #symchat

BcCotter Mar 8 @ 6:49 PM EST

A4. I would say @PBSKIDS A fave of the Ss, Ts and yes me. I ❤ the celebrity sing alongs on @sesamestreet . Big kid at heart #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff, @SymbalooEDU, @PBSKIDS, @sesamestreet

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:49 PM EST

i need to know which ones!!!! #symchat so I don't have to do all the research myself. @GoogleForEdu

In reply to @dhorndorff, @GoogleForEdu

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:49 PM EST

I have used Kahoot. I have a set of Plicker cards and never used them yet. #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:50 PM EST

Storybird is fun and can use Google accounts @brendaMcFry #symchat

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apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:51 PM EST

Co-taught a 7th grade ELA lesson today w/ @brainpop & used @GetKahoot to assess Ss. They ❤️'d it! #edtech #Symchat

In reply to @brainpop, @GetKahoot

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:48 PM EST

change topic a little anyone use plickers or kahoot with Ss? #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:51 PM EST

You can use Google accounts and go to Powtoons - animated videos #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST

We just purchased Brainpop this year and I am working on Brainpop certification #symchat

In reply to @apsitjen, @brainpop, @GetKahoot

BrendaMcFry - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST

I will definitely check it out. I did use Storybird in the past but never with google accounts. #symchat

In reply to @dhorndorff

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:52 PM EST

All Ss love Kahoot! #symchat

In reply to @apsitjen, @brainpop, @GetKahoot

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:54 PM EST

presentation on extension and accessibility I have used for past presentations - https://t.co/YQ1PNQ7Qb9 #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:55 PM EST

Q5 - What one website could your students not live without? #symchat

HowardKiyuna Mar 8 @ 6:55 PM EST

GDocs #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:56 PM EST

love Google Docs - have used the voice typing tool in Google Docs? #symchat

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

apsitjen Mar 8 @ 6:57 PM EST

I like @StoryboardThat - great for all content areas 👍🏻 #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:57 PM EST

Sharing some Symbaloo ♥: Google Drawings Resources Webmix https://t.co/FRZ2GQFbUM via @symbaloo #symchat

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dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:58 PM EST

Any last minute questions? Almost time to wrap it up,hope everyone learned a little something tonite! Hope we can do it again! #symchat

dhorndorff Mar 8 @ 6:59 PM EST

questions @ extensions/addons/techtools email me dhorndorff@shenandoah.k12.va.us #symchat

SymbalooEDU - Moderator Mar 8 @ 6:59 PM EST

Thank you for joining #Symchat today. Special thanks to @dhorndorff for hosting! Join us next Wednesday at 3PM PST.

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