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Tuesday October 4, 2016
Welcome to ! Tonight the chat will be about how edtech integration has evolved, including the SAMR model
The face behind the EdSurge handle is , I will be asking the questions tonight
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Please introduce yourself, share your role and where you are from
Hi ! Excited to be here tonight to talk about , Molly, former teacher now school partnerships manager at EdSurge
Welcome to the on the State of EdTech and ! We look forward to hearing your insights.
Hey all, Michael from here
Hi ! MJ here from , former middle school teacher and Dir. of Curriculum.
Hi ! Audrey from Maine! Eager to hear what the latest on and integration is!
Hi! Corey from central PA, middle school librarian and adjunct professor
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Hi . Lisa from OH. Elementary teacher.
Hi. Jen from NY. Teacher and tech leader.
Q1: What is the difference between the types of tools you used in your first year of teaching and the tools you use now?
Hi! Christina from here! Excited to hear from some amazing teachers tonight!
Hello from Maine! Julie Willcott, STEM educator. Also love to hear what is happening with SAMR in the classroom.
A1: The types of tools I used in my first year of teaching were so basic, basically just digitizing classroom work/wrksts
A1: a world of diff. Year 1 big deal to have a small TV to show PPT and laptops for science probes. Now chromebooks, VR, phones
A1: In 2001 we were one of the first 1 to 1 programs in the country but still had so much to learn. Def using substitution only
Big thank you to for their support highlighting great teacher practices and making State of Edtech possible.
A1: started in 1997, no computer or Internet. Today we are 1:1, I have mobile device, laptop, Smartboard
. What a change! Do you think it has made things better?
ahhhh yes, I remember those days. It was a HUGE deal when my middle school got TV's in every classroom
It is so true that my implementing technology began with substitution - SAMR itself was a learning process.
A1: First yr - overhead projector, a digital grade book my second year. Last yr - 2:1 laptops, tons of GAF tools,
Hi, Linda from Utah. Middle school special educator of 32 years.
Wow! 1:1 in 2001 - that's pretty cool. How have things changed?
More efficient, but good teaching is good teaching regardless of technology.
A1: Well, I have been working a long time and can actually remember dittos. So laptops and tablets with internet is amazing.
the purple ones from the mimeograph?
It is difficult to Redefine when first implementing technology;you need to start at the beginning.
Q1 Soooo different! I used a mimeograph machine to reproduce lots of worksheets, and now much of our work is online!
Started when copiers were fancy. Had this machine with a drum that printed blue ink on papers as you turned it.
our T1 school has the hardware, but most teachers have used it for substitution (myself included, altho I hope not now!)
- What does it take to move up the SAMR ladder? Or is that even ideal all the time?
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Welcome to ! Tonight the chat will be about how edtech integration has evolved, including the SAMR model
The face behind the EdSurge handle is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions tonight
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Please introduce yourself, share your role and where you are from
Q1: What is the difference between the types of tools you used in your first year of teaching and the tools you use now?
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Imagine if your older self told you this is what the future would look like
Oh yeah. Spent lots of time as pre-teacher making those.
WOW! No way. I don't remember that at all. That's amazing!!! I want a pic of this!!
Hi I'm Ellen Dorr, Director of Digital Learning for Former middle school teacher, 14 years in education
Practice and experience in my opinion. Not ideal for every task however.
Q2: What is the difference between how you integrated edtech in your first year of teaching and how you integrate them now?
Welcome to ! Tonight the chat will be about how edtech integration has evolved, including the SAMR model
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
The face behind the EdSurge handle is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions tonight
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Please introduce yourself, share your role and where you are from
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
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Q1: What is the difference between the types of tools you used in your first year of teaching and the tools you use now?
Q2: What is the difference between how you integrated edtech in your first year of teaching and how you integrate them now?
A1: My first year, tech was used to produce end products (re: presentations); later tech was used to help guide a process
Or what you did once tech emerged :) https://t.co/ng0hKMcpmh
Q2: What is the difference between how you integrated edtech in your first year of teaching and how you integrate them now?
Hey - middle school science teacher for 5 years and current curriculum writer.
Q2: No Ed tech in 1997, but more thoughtful now about why I choose certain tools than in previous years
Big shout out to who was featured in our State of Edtech report for her use of SAMR in ELA! https://t.co/O5NZb9HHAi
A2. At first, I thought about what to do with tech, now the focus is on S learning outcomes & S agency and creativity
A2: Technology now allows for a personalized approach. During the early days it was one size fits all.
A1: I'm not afraid!!! Proud to make mistakes and learn from them. Allow Ss to make choices
A2: Also technology is so ubiquitous now, its more about matching the objective than the tool itself
A2: I think the tech that is out there now helps teachers with efficiency-better spent quality time teaching/planning
A2: When I first used tech, I integrated to simply substitute what i was already doing - making grading more transparent
A1 - 1st year teaching I needed tools to help me/teacher. Later on, tools that focused on for students
Brilliant!!!! https://t.co/eK4PzmyqDd
A2. At first, I thought about what to do with tech, now the focus is on S learning outcomes & S agency and creativity
How have the ways you vet tools changed? https://t.co/4Dh8myfCbI
Q2: No Ed tech in 1997, but more thoughtful now about why I choose certain tools than in previous years
A2: My last year, I was integrating tech in a way that was all about empowering students to create & tackle real world problems
but what about multi-media projects like videos-- I made those in 1997! (a great on on Existentialism
A2: Love that we can connect and have the world at our fingertips. Ss are resourceful and look for answers.
Which tool is best for the job? Meets multiple learning styles? is most efficient for task?
A2 - Integrating tech became abt redesigning the classroom to ensure we met the needs of all kids.
oh my no, didn't even have a tv in my first private school position
YES! I feel like we get more savvy and sophisticated about matching tools to our pedagogical approach.
A2 - should be required for all teacher training
A1 I found myself reaching in my 1st year. I have simplified the tools I use since then. Gafe, qr codes & educreations.
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. Classroom redesign is such an important element of how we approach to technology
How did you go from complex to simplified!!?
Hey - instructional technology coordinator for Contra Costa County in the CA Bay Area checking in. Looking to expand my pln!
Q3: What is an example of technology have you successfully integrated into your classroom?
Q2: What is the difference between how you integrated edtech in your first year of teaching and how you integrate them now?
Q3: What is an example of technology have you successfully integrated into your classroom?
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Yes! We often find that the most popular tools are often the most straightforward & simple to use
hmmm…. training or experiencing? yo r u on this chat? https://t.co/P6AeRRXnfx
A2 - should be required for all teacher training
Welcome to ! Tonight the chat will be about how edtech integration has evolved, including the SAMR model
The face behind the EdSurge handle is Molly_Levitt, I will be asking the questions tonight
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
Please introduce yourself, share your role and where you are from
Q1: What is the difference between the types of tools you used in your first year of teaching and the tools you use now?
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
Q2: What is the difference between how you integrated edtech in your first year of teaching and how you integrate them now?
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Q3: What is an example of technology have you successfully integrated into your classroom?
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Q3: What is an example of technology have you successfully integrated into your classroom?
A3: google classroom and GAFE for assessment and personalized learning https://t.co/HwFqIGdOlJ
Q3: What is an example of technology have you successfully integrated into your classroom?
A3: I've successfully integrated chrome books so that they are a tool to do things we couldn't do before. Not just to use them.
That's a brilliant point! It's all about designing a smooth and rich experience for kids. But simplicity is key!!
A3: I loved Google Classroom and Microsoft OneNote for productivity.
A3: Gafe and Padlet for collab, Schoology for organization
A2 1st yr of 1:1 was a lot of simple substitution. Now, deeper dives, cross curric, differentiation, & plenty of .
A3 QR Codes. Link to videos in textbooks, to class website on door, to resources on anchor charts. Simple to make & powerful.
that's one I haven't used. Padlet.
That's awesome!! What do they use to scan the codes?
A3 Great energy around , incl classroom, & . Seeing, hearing, & sharing learning.
A3: I use for just about everything. We skype and tweet to connect with others.
A3 student made documentaries and psa's
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A3 Ps have appreciated the student generated blog and twitter feed () to learn about what is happening in school.
Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
A4: At the beginning of the year?! Process, procedures, structure.
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Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
A4: https://t.co/ug9fIWcci5
Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
A4 Start with student outcomes. Then think about if will afford the appropriate experience. Does not have to be tech
A4. I want to use technology that engages ss.
I'll have to give it a try. It was just one more thing I out on back burner. Thanks!
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Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
A4: small groups/centers more time to answer questions https://t.co/idCooS5yvE
Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
What are your goals for student learning? Start there
Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
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A3 - I loved Blendspace and incorporated it easily into class. We had student run stations on Thurs/Fri in class
A4: You have to start with your instructional goals - what kind of learning experience are you trying to design?
Totally right! https://t.co/XsuYyWrxLI
A4 Start with student outcomes. Then think about if will afford the appropriate experience. Does not have to be tech
That moment you get a phone call just as is starting... Heya. Ed-tech co. specializing in differentiat… https://t.co/QXftbQayqm
A4 - when incorporating tech I think of what benefits it creates for the kids & the teachers. How does it improve instruction?
. helps you start with your instructional goals and then pick your tools from there
A4: You have to look at your Ss first. Form follows function, not the other way around. https://t.co/zB50jzWuID
Q4: When you’re trying to use more technology, how do you think about fitting it into your classroom? Where do you start?
A4: Begin with the end in site, so tech SERVES objective, not dominates.
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A4 little by little! If you try to implement too much at once it can be a logistical nightmare! Prioritize
Q5: SAMR framework starts with defining a pedagogical goal. How do you define your goals before integrating technology?
A5 Begin with core academic objectives, tech is the tool to accomplish the objectives, not the other way around!
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Q5: SAMR framework starts with defining a pedagogical goal. How do you define your goals before integrating technology?
Q5: SAMR framework starts with defining a pedagogical goal. How do you define your goals before integrating technology?
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RTZ: Q5 https://t.co/pTcce5IvnS
Q5: SAMR framework starts with defining a pedagogical goal. How do you define your goals before integrating technology?
Q3: with ipads and chromebooks has been a game changer for student engagement.
Do you use specific frameworks?
A5: must backwards map - ex: "goal: meet needs of all students by allowing choice and mapping to standards"
Let's keep in mind that the pencil was once new technology, did it change the fundamentals of language?
How does starting with expectations of the students change over time?
Goodnight Please continue the conversation by following your new connections & sharing out any resources you discussed
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A5 Always keep your eye on the content and product, the tech will follow. "Why?" over "How."
Q6: How do you hope technology integration will change in your classroom by the end of this school year?
LOL. Maybe favorite twitter chat answer EVER! https://t.co/lj2hka5raJ
Let's keep in mind that the pencil was once new technology, did it change the fundamentals of language?
A4: the most difficult part is making sure it's useful. I've found many resources that help in the math side of things
RT Q6: https://t.co/G2H9D5RECL
Q6: How do you hope technology integration will change in your classroom by the end of this school year?
A6 - I'm not in my own classroom this year. But excited seeing being piloted in NV schools this year!
A4: I usually start with the goal of what I want students to learn that helps me think about whether or not it's a useful tool
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Goodnight Please continue the conversation by following your new connections & sharing out any resources you discussed
Q6: How do you hope technology integration will change in your classroom by the end of this school year?
A6 I hope to make edtech invisible so we focus on content and storytelling over the tools
Super curious about the lean startup model...how did you use it?
Sad to miss tonight! Had it on calendar too! reading through now, great ideas
A4 I think about what I hope to enhance, will it engage Ss, + to , benefits & purpose
A6 should change the way I teach, not just make old ways easier
Yeah, it's a good one tonight.
A3 Definitely benefits using
Thank you so much for great conversation tonight!
I'm jumping off and prepping for chat! Lolz. Keeping my ears open for in this debate
A1 Less paper now, more resources avail for Ss, lots of choices
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