#UTedChat Archive
#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday February 3, 2016
11:00 PM EST
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:00 PM EST
Hi! Rachelle Orton here
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#utedchat
! Please introduce yourself.
https://t.co/UdRFydehDp
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:00 PM EST
@kiwi_orton
Welcome Rachelle!
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cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:00 PM EST
Cammie check'n in: full-time teacher/mom/wife; part-time gardener/hiker/scenic vacationer. Luv r N-Parks!
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https://t.co/XS7GehB9SB
MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:00 PM EST
Jared from UEN excited to be here for
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bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
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Here for the food!
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
@cammiecharles2
Hi Cammie!
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ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
Clint Peery, TV teacher @ Payson High
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MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
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Gregg here tonight
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
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Ready for tonight!
MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:01 PM EST
@cammiecharles2
good to see you in
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heididimmick
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Heidi here from
@pamturley55
technology cohort class.
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ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Hey! Kareena Steed Vance here. School tech specialist for Granite School District :)
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DaniKSloan
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Dani from
@UENpd
, here, but drowsy...
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myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Myles 6th Grade teacher from Sierra Bonita
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strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
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Jill Strong @ Sierra Bonita
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
@ClintPeery57
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What is a TV teacher?
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Susan Langford. Math teacher at Springville High School
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wallaceteach
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Josh Wallace from CSD.
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
Mom of six/grandmother/part-time sped teacher/love the outdoors/old movies/history/travel
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HoltKeeley
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
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Keeley Holt
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:02 PM EST
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Hello
#edtech
friends!
cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
Thanks
@pamturley55
and
@mrjfawson
It's good to be here :)
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LauraAbel14
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
Laura Abel from
@Westside_Elem
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
K Teacher looking forward to sharing.
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
@heididimmick
Welcome Heidi!
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missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
Krystal from Granite district here. Hoping not to fall asleep!
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Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
Bobette Bridenbaguh sped teacher Payson Jr. High
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EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:03 PM EST
Michael Hakkarinen with UEN Instructional Technology PD Department. I’m tired from
#stemutah
stem fest!
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UELMA_Utah
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
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Leslie Lewis SLCSD Encourage your librarian to sign up for a Little Free Library.
@UELMA_Utah
https://t.co/jfMKHRkX4c
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
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Leslie Lewis SLCSD Encourage your librarian to sign up for a Little Free Library.
@UELMA_Utah
https://t.co/pngOqKMrqR
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
HI
@missplott
!!
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
Please favorite this tweet is this is your first time particpating in
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bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
#UTEdChat
#SMARTBoard
Expert and Professional Development Leader, Music Teacher
MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
@pamturley55
way to get Nebo district here tonight, strong showing
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robertsedgwick6
Feb 3 @ 11:04 PM EST
Robert Sedgwick in and excited to see the action here for
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
Our topic tonight is partnering with parents using
#digtools
.
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https://t.co/iHwOewC4Bm
UELMA_Utah
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
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Ps & Ts. Need a little free library? Ask school librarian to apply for grant.
https://t.co/Y4bh6OMfi5
https://t.co/PmBkY4Nat4
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
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Ps & Ts. Need a little free library? Ask school librarian to apply for grant.
https://t.co/PY1gaVFLCz
https://t.co/eJyi46rbZ1
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
Lois Terry Spanish Fork Junior high Social studies teacher
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MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
Good to see you in
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@LauraAbel14
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:05 PM EST
@MrJFawson
@pamturley55
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agreed! What did you promise them?
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:06 PM EST
Each question will be prefaced with a Q1 for Question 1. Answer the question by responding A1 for Answer 1, etc.
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MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:06 PM EST
Good to see you in
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hope all is going well
@robertsedgwick6
superpug1234
Feb 3 @ 11:07 PM EST
Excited to discuss technology tonight.
#gopam
#utedchat
#knowledge
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:07 PM EST
Question #1 coming right up!
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:07 PM EST
Q1 What digital tools do you use to communicate with parents on a classroom, school, and/or district level?
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alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:07 PM EST
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Alison from Nebo District
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
@alisonphansen
Good to see you here!
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
A1. Email and text
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ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
A1 Live online streaming of school events, lucidpress for our online magazine, social media for day to day insight into classroom
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
A1 Remind, SIS email, my website. district uses facebook
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
A1 so far
https://t.co/4GgckIls51
and SIS
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:08 PM EST
@ClintPeery57
What social media do you use?
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MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
Hi!
@alisonphansen
!
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Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1
https://t.co/pWmnftrd2m
and Sis and email
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mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
#utedchat
A1 Currently using Bloomz, have used Remind. Thinking about Class Messenger from Scholastic.
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1: I like Remind. Allows me to send text messages without using a personal phone number
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hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
#utedchat
good evening. Hope we all learn.
osehaha
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
RT missplott: Krystal from Granite district here. Hoping not to fall asleep!
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strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
#UTedChat
A1 Instagram, email, Class Dojo
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1 email.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1: Bloomz vs Remind via
@WeAreTeachers
https://t.co/J9pNtbmdZO
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cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1 Our school is using FB and Instagram for social media
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EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:09 PM EST
A1: Answering as a parent, my kids’ school uses PeachJar flyers, email, and Canvas to share info from Brighton HS. Go Bengals!
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ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1: Mass email, website posts. Heard of "remind". Interested in seeing what others do.
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alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
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A1 School website, Facebook, Twitter, and email using district mass email system (parent link)
myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1: remind, instagram, email
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
Remind vs. Bloomz graphic
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https://t.co/BfpjG0iY24
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
A1. I am interesting in using Remind. Haven't yet.
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bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:10 PM EST
#UTEdChat
Somehow I missed the first question. Can't find it!
wallaceteach
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
A1 YouTube, email, Canvas, and Remind.
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
School wide we use parentlink, facebook, and a blog.
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robertsedgwick6
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
I like class dojo and nebo sis for those that neglect to sign up for class dojo.
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hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
#utedchat
I love the chat function within
#remind
I can discuss back and forth w/parents
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
A1 Class Messanger just eliminated text though. I think parents see text more than notifications or email.
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
A1:
@classloomblog
is a free social platform for parents and ts to share information and improve communication.
#utedchat
MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:11 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
A1 same as Davis district
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MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
#UTedChat
A1 use remind and email.
TanaEsplin
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
A1: remind, mass email, Facebook group, own website.
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
@kiwi_orton
I like remind! My parents seem to respond well to text and they don't get my number.
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
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A1Have used Remind. Have not heard of Bloomz. Weebly, email
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
#utedchat
- It sounds like I need to brush up on my Remind skills. I didn’t know they had a chat feature now!
gregstewart9028
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
Hi! Stephanie Eyring here!
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
Nebo teachers are you having fun yet?
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missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:12 PM EST
A1: loved using remind last year. Now I update the school website. Don't have my own class
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Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:13 PM EST
Kids like remind too.
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:13 PM EST
A1. I didn't know about the chat feature on remind. That sounds awesome.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:13 PM EST
Hello
#UTedChat
peeps, I’m coming in late, but excited to be here.
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:13 PM EST
Not having fun yet--but not freaking out either
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mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
A1 only nice thing with Bloomz is being able to set thins like conference or items need list instead of using signupgenius
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
Question #2 coming up
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heatherbnelson4
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
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Heather Nelson 2nd grade teacher at East Meadows.
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
Allow me to reintroduce myself, I’m Derek from
@washk12
& I’m excited to be back w/ my
#UTedChat
crew!
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
@pamturley55
Figuring it out!
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#neboedtech
cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
@susanlangford10
hah- me too!
#UTedChat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
@MrsSchmidt74
school technology specialist at two elementary schools. Love love LOVE it!
#GSDEdTech
#UTedChat
alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
#utedchat
@pamturley55
Yes!
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:14 PM EST
Q2 How do you encourage parents, teachers, and administrators who are reluctant to use social media to communicate?
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ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
A2 Try to lead by example. Also we had a # competition at our school, it got other teachers to at least try
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TomRucker
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
A1;
@RemindHQ
is Amazing!!! i use it every single day
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susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
A2 I am one of those reluctant teachers. I get help from my school digital media coach
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
@pamturley55
#utedchat
Well that looks promising.
Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
A2 Find the media they do like to communicate.
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
A2. Retirement!
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
a2 I gave an extra credit opportunity to ss who texted me back via remind. that got a lot of them onboard
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MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:15 PM EST
How does one use Instagram to communicate with parents
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
A2 Still working on that one! Offered an incentive to the kids if their parent signed up that helped!
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
@myles8383
can answer that for you!
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DaniKSloan
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
A2: Lead by example, show how social media can make everyone's life easier.
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Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
Can use instagram for pictures or hooks of lessons.
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ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
A1 I use
@ClassDojo
, a blog, a YouTube Channel, FB, and Email
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
A2. Have students present to parents and faculty what they can do with technology.
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EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:16 PM EST
A2: That’s the big question. I’ve found that parents resistant to using online comm tools are usually resistant to all comm. :-(
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@susanlangford10
#utedchat
I like your remark about freaking out!
katie_berns
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
Katie checking in! 6th grade teacher from Nebo
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mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
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A2 I just started a where is the mascot pic each week it is only on Facebook. To try to get more people looking interested.
strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
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A2 I try and get my students excited about it so it hopefully will rub off on their parents!
DaniKSloan
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
So many millennial age parents are on
@instagram
. Use it as a mini blog with a picture to share information.
#UTedChat
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@Lovin2learn1
do you get a good response from your parents? I teach sped too.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
A1 I LOVE using
@RemindHQ
&
@ClassDojo
for communicating w/ parents. Both have great chat features. They’ve replaced email for me.
#UTedChat
dylandewey
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
Dylan from SFHS still figuring out twitter.
#utedchat
robertsedgwick6
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
A2 I try to sign parents up for stuff when they are in my classroom for something.
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alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
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@susanlangford10
No way, Susan, you are absolutely not as reluctant as you think, you are awesome bc you try!
myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
Take pics of flyers and post it for parents to see.
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
I have found that to be true also! And then they are upset when they don't know what's happening.
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MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
take pics, brief explanation, mainly show what class is doing
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@mrlai3
#utedchat
Bloomz also can set office hours.
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
A2: tech in 20 trainings. Baby steps. Persistence. Modeling.
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covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
My kids' school is great at sharing school events using Instagram. The PTA has taken the lead on this. Love it!
#UTedChat
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
that's true. If parents are open to comm they are usually open to any and all forms
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hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:17 PM EST
#utedchat
all of my announcements come via electronic communication, esp missing/late work
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:18 PM EST
@susanlangford10
@RemindHQ
is the best!
#UTedChat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:18 PM EST
Ronald Fisher 3rd G Teacher
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MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:18 PM EST
@DaniKSloan
thanks for the thought
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:19 PM EST
A2. Enthusiasm can be catchy!
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:19 PM EST
Watch for question #3!
#utedchat
https://t.co/ffkFJR3Nw1
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:19 PM EST
Loving the instagram idea!
#UTedChat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:19 PM EST
A2 overcoming reluctant users, I have found you either adjust the channel to find their frequency or you broadcast a bigger signal
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:19 PM EST
#utedchat
A2 I offer teachers bribes to show up. They have an idea of what Twitter is and isn't. And it's not this.
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
Great to see so many new faces in
#utedchat
tonight. We need to have the Nebo Tech Cohort in charge more often!
ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
A2: Encourage parents, Ts Admins, by showing what other schools do & its effectiveness
#UtedChat
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
love it!
#UTedChat
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
#utedchat
A2 I put all our school stories as links w/pic on Instagram too. 123 followers
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
A2 How about parents with no internet access?
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cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:20 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
My profile pic is Great Basin NP. The big is actually an AZ state park called Little Black Mt.-
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
Q3 What tools do you use to share student work with parents and the larger school community?
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
A2. I have a student with that same situation.
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ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
A3 Try to publish as much student work as possible. Lucid press for online magazine this year has been awesome. ( 1 of 2 cont.)
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Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
@MrsSchmidt74
I have to adapt changes to parents and kids too. Usually have good responce
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ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
Right now I have my flip lesson being broadcast 10 different ways - overkill, but I was adjusting to see what would work
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lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
@TanaEsplin
I also have a Facebook page & a Twitter account (
@MrDLarson
) that I use to push announcements.
#UTedChat
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
A3 I collaborate with other high schools in the district using Google Docs
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
@pamturley55
even the parents without internet often have cell phones. That's what makes remind so good.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
@ClintPeery57
Can you share a link to one of your magazines?
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EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
@pamturley55
If a family doesn’t have internet in 2015 then they have much bigger problems than getting school communication.
#utedchat
robertsedgwick6
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
I've got several students who don't have net access
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not sure what to do with them or their parents who aren't motivated
ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
A3 (2 of 2) We live stream everything we can, daily news, every home sporting event, talent show, etc.
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covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
A3 - Love seeing school projects using social media. Pics and vids go a long way to getting parents engaged in school community.
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myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
A3: kidblog to share writing and
#geniushour
projects, instagram, twitter.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
And what ended up working the best ?
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:22 PM EST
A3. Wondering what ideas other SPED teachers have for this one, with confidentiality, etc.
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TanaEsplin
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
@lars3eb
@MrDLarson
Still trying to figure this Twitter thing out. Total newbie here.
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
@mrlai3
Exactly. It's amazing what a little extra credit will accomplish
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strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
#UTedChat
Instagram and Goolge Doc/slides
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
A3 Class Story via
@ClassDojo
@DojoMessenger
- best multiFunction Tool a true Swiss Army Knife for distributing info to parents!
#UTedChat
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
A3: As an elementary teacher I most enjoyed hosting events at school for parents/community to come in & see student work on site.
#utedchat
MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
@pamturley55
sadly schools in lower income areas do have that problem.
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bethgilland2
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
@pamturley55
A3 fotobabble is great for sharing reports
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mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:23 PM EST
#utedchat
A3 Stories are all on school website. Then links put on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
TomRucker
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
A3: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Periscope. Google+, class websites, and class blogs,
#UTedChat
https://t.co/wkhvaNHbyg
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:21 PM EST
Q3 What tools do you use to share student work with parents and the larger school community?
#utedchat
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
A2. I have been using Google Classroom. They can access it from home.
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
@pamturley55
I think this is a smaller issue than we think. Maybe some don't have ISP, but few are without data plan.
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
#utedchat
A3
@pamturley55
or 2016!
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
#utedchat
even my parents with no internet have cell phones, use remind
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
A2 I just show them what I do w/ Social Media & offer assistance if they need/want it.
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
a3 we often put things on the schools facebook page
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EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
@MaripoZel
@pamturley55
Looks like I’m having a big problem too. Geez, it’s been a whole month! You’d think I’d have it by now.
#utedchat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
A3: teaching blog, Instagram, school website & fb page; Twitter
#utedchat
MrJFawson
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
@bethgilland2
is that a paid subscription?
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
@TanaEsplin
Don’t worry, you seem to be doing fine. The best Twitter advice I can give is have fun! Follow a couple peeps.
#UTedChat
bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
#UTedChat
What is everyone using to participate in these chats? Just Twitter website? Or other app to make it easier to follow?
bethgilland2
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
@MrJFawson
It's free
#UTedChat
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
https://t.co/Y8I6Vi4qDL
#UTedChat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
A3 Our school blog administrator is fantastic at posting on the blog for us!
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:25 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
@CharlesHanosek
shows student work with QR codes linked to student narration
#utedchat
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
@pamturley55
It’s more the ones in the middle. Discount cable and wifi is available to many lower income homes.
#utedchat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@pamturley55
@YouTube
,
@Blogspot
, and Google Sites, Best organization
@iTunesU
#UTedChat
myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@bobjackman
tweetdeck
#UTedChat
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
To follow use
https://t.co/jPUiiyDDLH
#UTedChat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@bobjackman
Tweetdeck
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@TanaEsplin
And welcome to the
#ConnectedEducator
life! It’s a fantastic group of people.
#UTedChat
ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@pamturley55
#UTedChat
here it the link for all from this year so far.
https://t.co/pql4PMfrG9
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@bobjackman
I'm using
https://t.co/fmSLDAkT16
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@lars3eb
@TanaEsplin
Think of this like a cocktail party. Jump in and out of conversations based on topic. Make a few contacts.
#UTedChat
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
@pamturley55
But the struggling middle class may not qualify for subsidized internet and have to go without.
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:27 PM EST
@bobjackman
Tweetdeck or Participate Chat
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:27 PM EST
@covili
I just wanted to reintroduce myself Mr. Covili. I used to be a regular but got lost in the UK for a bit.
#UTedChat
#ASlackerReturns
JannaSlye
Feb 3 @ 11:27 PM EST
Just joining
#UTedChat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:27 PM EST
@pamturley55
oh and even better
@googleclassroom
but have a hard time selling to the parents. All about access!
#UTedChat
dylandewey
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
#UTedChat
What about announcements before the first meeting in a class?
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
@covili
@TanaEsplin
Can I get another Ginger Ale sir?
#UTedChat
#CocktailParty
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
@covili
@lars3eb
@TanaEsplin
But don't get drunk or I'm in trouble
#utedchat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
@MrsSchmidt74
way to go! I'm finishing my EdTech endorsement this spring. I usually forget to get on here after class!
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
@JannaSlye
Welcome Janna
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:28 PM EST
@pamturley55
@covili
@TanaEsplin
Wait, we have “loaded” beverages in Utah? I never knew!
#UTedChat
crossleyjs
Feb 3 @ 11:29 PM EST
Trying out
#utedchat
for the first time. Loving it!
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:29 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
@MrCrockettsClas
@pamturley55
You are very funny tonight!
#UTedChat
myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:29 PM EST
@dylandewey
I send home a link to a google form survey to parents at our open house with all of my class social media
#UTedChat
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:29 PM EST
@JannaSlye
welcome :)
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:29 PM EST
A3 I love the
#ClassStory
feature in
@ClassDojo
b/c I can share pics & vids in a closed app that Ps are already using w/ me.
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:30 PM EST
@lars3eb
I thought you were stuck in 2015 like
@EdTecHakk
#utedchat
ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:30 PM EST
A3: Publish student work on twitter, blogs, and teacher website.
#UtedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:30 PM EST
Question #4 arriving soon.
#utedchat
https://t.co/O5zy6MjCrg
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:30 PM EST
A3 Of course I also LOVE to share things out on Twitter b/c I’m an addict!
#UTedChat
#TwitterAddict
#HelpMe
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
Q4 What tools do you use to facilitate parent conferences and volunteers?
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
@covili
@EdTecHakk
I fear that it may have been since 2015 that I was last here in
#UTedChat
. It’s so sad!
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
So glad we have Storify so I can go back and read tomorrow. Magazines look awesome Mr. Peery
#utedchat
#lucidpress
https://t.co/jlNDilBaw9
ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:26 PM EST
@pamturley55
#UTedChat
here it the link for all from this year so far.
https://t.co/pql4PMfrG9
bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
@bobjackman
Looks like the winner is
#Tweetdeck
#UTedChat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
A4: Started using sign up genius for SEPs school wide this year. Worked well!
#UTedChat
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
A4 Mass emails, Remind, SIS.
#utedchat
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:31 PM EST
#utedchat
I would love an app though that does Remind, Classdojo and signupgenius all in one
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
a4 This is a hard one since in the JH I don't have many volunteers and ptc is with over 100 parents
#UTedChat
strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
#UTedChat
Our school uses SignUpGenius Q4
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
A4: This year I’ve learned that Google Apps for Educator Accounts allow for conference scheduling in Google Calendar.
#utedchat
crossleyjs
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
#utedchat
I just have a hard time remembering to use social media to show the cool things I'm doing.
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
A4 My two favorite tools for engaging parents - Google Forms for data, Google Hangouts for conferencing.
#UTedChat
robertsedgwick6
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
a4 I like signup genius too
#UTedChat
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
A4: You can also schedule conferences using
@canvaslms
calendars as well for each course.
#utedchat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
@mrlai3
Sounds like your million dollar ticket!
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:32 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
We'll have to look into that down in
@NeboDistrict
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
@robertsedgwick6
I always send home a printed weekly calendar w/ HW & dates so they have it.
#UTedChat
strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
#UTedChat
@mrlai3
Can you make that app please!
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
@lars3eb
@covili
@TanaEsplin
MASH style have our own Still
#UTedChat
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
#utedchat
A4 Signupgenius has been the go to.
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
A4: Our school uses Sign Up Genius. Very helpful!
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:33 PM EST
@robertsedgwick6
Basically, don’t be afraid to use the old “dead tree” method if that’s the only option available.
#UTedChat
ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
A4 I have never needed volunteers, so I'm no help on this one. Parents can comm through regular means, email, phone, face to face
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
Appointments in Google Calendar is kind of clunky, but could be effective for P/T conferences.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
Are you filtering for
#utedchat
? Are you muting me?
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
@MrCrockettsClas
Are you filtering for
#utedchat
? Are you muting me?
#utedchat
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
#utedchat
sign up genius. I will sign up for the slots of parents that will need extra time
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
A4: SEP Online Scheduler is great for setting up conferences. Beyond that, I would love more ideas!
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@covili
Oh yeah, I presented at
#BETT2016
w/
@ClassDojo
,
@GetKahoot
&
@GoNoodle
. Then I presented @
#DigCitSummitUK
.
#UTedChat
cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
@mrlai3
We use signup genius. How do you keep it organized? Ours is split into k-3 and 4-6- time consuming scrolling so many pages
#UTedChat
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:34 PM EST
#utedchat
Comcast
https://t.co/j11SvzxrBo
Century Link
https://t.co/JSoigx31VF
$10 a month also inexpensive computer possible
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
@hansensalem6
I block out extra slots as well!
#UTedChat
strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
#UTedChat
Q4 My daughters preschool teacher shares a google doc. I like this way more than signup genius because it's so simple to use!
bobjackman
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
@crossleyjs
#UTedchat
I think many of us do that! It is hard to remember!
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
A3
#utedchat
Best way to showcase Ss -
@animoto
Check out "Marshmallow Challenge" on Animoto
https://t.co/JoNvNtNhGU
#animoto
alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
#utedchat
For those who've used signup genius, very many no show parents? Compared to before using it?
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:35 PM EST
A3
#utedchat
Best way to showcase Ss -
@animoto
Check out "Marshmallow Challenge" on Animoto
https://t.co/tihExlTLVG
#animoto
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:36 PM EST
@cammiecharles2
@mrlai3
We do it by teacher.
#UTedChat
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:36 PM EST
@MaripoZel
So if I pay almost $100 a month for cable and internet wouldn’t I be less likely to be able to afford it?
#utedchat
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:36 PM EST
#utedchat
A4 still use a paper calendar for volunteers in class. Don't hate.
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:36 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@animoto
I love Animoto. I will check that one out!
#UTedChat
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@lars3eb
#utedchat
@robertsedgwick6
Man you sound organized!
MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
that needs some looking into. Sounds great!
#UTedChat
cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@jessbmeteach
@mrlai3
Good to know!
#UTedChat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@alisonphansen
Only one no show, 4 who didn't sign up at all. About the same as before signupgenius
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@TanaEsplin
@lars3eb
@MrDLarson
(welcome Tana!)
#utedchat
heididimmick
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
A4: At my school every teacher sends their own google doc out for parents. I use the same thing for volunteers.
#UTedChat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
@pamturley55
@MrCrockettsClas
I'm not seeing them on the Twitter app either, only on my live feed - not via
#utedchat
stream
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:37 PM EST
One of the reasons I LOVE
@RemindHQ
so much. Parents can receive alerts via text too!
#UTedChat
https://t.co/oFkmOA3RSd
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:24 PM EST
#utedchat
even my parents with no internet have cell phones, use remind
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
#utedchat
Ps & Ts. Need a little free library? Ask school librarian to apply for grant.
https://t.co/PY1gaVFLCz
https://t.co/eJyi46rbZ1
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@covili
@EdTecHakk
Wish the Appointment Slots worked outside of Google otherwise
@pttsa
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
I think we don't showcase enough student work in secondary school. Can be in person or via FB, Twitter, IG etc.
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@missplott
@MrCrockettsClas
Have you tried Tweetdeck?
#utedchat
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
#utedchat
. I tell Ss&parents, priority time go first come first serve, emphasizing digital involvement
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@covili
@GetKahoot
@GoNoodle
It was a freakin’ blast! Thanks to
@KyteLearning
@ClassDojo
&
@washk12
for the chance.
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
how many of our schools have static display cases that only change every five years?
#utedchat
MrCrockettsClas
Feb 3 @ 11:38 PM EST
@heididimmick
wouldn't it be great though if it calendars do it. So parents got notifications without us emailing a reminder
#UTedChat
crossleyjs
Feb 3 @ 11:39 PM EST
#utedchat
my school uses skyward. This is our first year using it, like some things about it, still getting used to other things about it.
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:39 PM EST
@jedikermit
Good point! Imagine a Pinterest page that is updated with student work and projects daily.
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:39 PM EST
Q5 How do you drive parents and other school community members to your school website and social media feeds?
#utedchat
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:39 PM EST
The calendar in canvas will send out notifications, but I think only the students have access
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
@bobjackman
Oh yeah Bob,
@Tweetdeck
all the way! It’s the only way to follow a chat!
#UTedChat
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@animoto
Looks good. Can students access Animoto at school or it it filtered out? SLCSD kids can't get YouTube.
#utedchat
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
A5 Make it useful. Post answers to homework, notes, assignments, calendar, help sites. If it works for Ss they will use it.
#utedchat
teemxboss
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
@teemxboss
T. Amonett from Larsen Elementary I too really like Remind. It is great to receive notes from my son's teacher.
#UTedChat
ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
A4: Tools to facilitate parent teacher conferences: Canyon Creek Software's Online Scheduler
#UtedChat
HoltKeeley
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
Our school has a Facebook page
#utedchat
ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
A5 Try to keep it fresh and up to date. Link website with social media to send out updates when new content is posted. Lotsa Pics
#UTedChat
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
A5: Our PTA held a drawing for a free shirt for all of those who liked the FB page.
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
@crossleyjs
Do you take pics during the day? If so, just set an alarm to remind you to post 2-3 things at the end of the day.
#UTedChat
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
a5 I show them my webpage during 7th grade day, but that only get the 7th graders. The 9 graders are a different breed.
#UTedChat
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
#utedchat
A5 tried some competitions. We needed 800 likes but only got 399 on Facebook.
JannaSlye
Feb 3 @ 11:40 PM EST
We use our social media to generate more followers
#UTedChat
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:41 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
#hmmm
. I can't afford cable. I do have Netflix though. And Amazon Prime.
#UTedChat
strongsjv
Feb 3 @ 11:41 PM EST
#UTedChat
@JannaSlye
Our amazing PR rep pushed out all of the teachers Instagram accounts on our school accounts Q5
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:41 PM EST
@susanlangford10
Add to that keep it updated
#utedchat
MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:41 PM EST
A5, my kids school had a promotion to share the school FB page. I think there was a prize involved. Followers increased!
#UTedChat
susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
@pamturley55
Yes. Keep it updated.
#utedchat
Lovin2learn1
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
Most popular post on Facebook was our school on National TV
#UTedChat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
A5: would love ideas. I feel like
@GraniteSchools
does a great job interacting on Twitter with Ss and Tt.
#goBen
#utedchat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
@crossleyjs
I've heard good things about it, but haven't used it myself.
#utedchat
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
#utedchat
this is backwards, but I have send out paper announcements to inform about digital media.
myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
A5: I send links constantly to parents. On Instagram parents tag each other if their Ss is pictured.
#UTedChat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
@jedikermit
@EdTecHakk
That showcase is critical, This Generation needs that acclaim - their own claim to world fame
#UTedChat
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
@MaripoZel
My students didn't have any trouble using animoto at school
#UTedChat
cammiecharles2
Feb 3 @ 11:42 PM EST
A5 Parentlinks, flyers, bulletin boards, school website
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:43 PM EST
@hansensalem6
Whatever works!
#utedchat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:43 PM EST
@teemxboss
#UTedchat
I own an 8th grader, and it's funny, the teachers who use Remind -- he always has an A in those classes. (NOT HISTORY)
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:43 PM EST
A4 I LOVE
@YouCanBookMe
for scheduling my parent conferences. It ties in w/
@GoogleCalendar
perfectly & is awesome!
#UTedChat
JannaSlye
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
A5 we use parentlink to push out our social media info
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
@pamturley55
@NeboDistrict
Is this new? It didn’t used to work like that. Part of why I found YCBM.
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@EdTecHakk
#utedchat
if they can get it via a science or ELA or math or history or art project--maybe they won't Kardashian.
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
A5 I know a teacher who puts a QR code to his website on every paper he sends home.
#utedchat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
Q5 Repetition, where's homework, "on the blog," where can I find- "on the blog" keep repeating and directing them to same location
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@EdTecHakk
#utedchat
...that's really all I want for my students. Don't Kardashian. Be more.
crossleyjs
Feb 3 @ 11:44 PM EST
@lars3eb
#utedchat
My other hold up is not every parent has signed a release. I'm afraid I'll accidentally post a pic of a wrong student.
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@MaripoZel
@animoto
sign up for the
@Animoto
Education account and then you can monitor student accounts.
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@jedikermit
@teemxboss
We often think that reminders make kids dependent, but sometimes a little help goes a long way
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@crossleyjs
@lars3eb
In our district, parents opt out, not in, to having their ss work posted.
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
Well,
@YouCanBookMe
works with any
@GoogleCalendar
account as well as even
#iCloud
calendars. Cool stuff!
#UTedChat
CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
#utedchat
Great conversation! Love being here.
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
@susanlangford10
useful and relevant.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@MaripoZel
@animoto
And also create longer videos!
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
@crossleyjs
As long as you don’t have faces it shouldn’t matter. Give it a try!
#UTedChat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
ESPECIALLY middle school. I remember BEING that kid, let alone teaching them. I was a mess. "was."
#utedchat
https://t.co/jWXOPcx5Jg
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@jedikermit
@teemxboss
We often think that reminders make kids dependent, but sometimes a little help goes a long way
#UTedChat
kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
Hi!
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:46 PM EST
A5: How to Grow Your K12 School District's Community with Better Communication Tools
https://t.co/71mvy95egH
via
@sharethis
#utedchat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:47 PM EST
@pamturley55
@susanlangford10
current and timely
#UTedChat
JannaSlye
Feb 3 @ 11:47 PM EST
Q5 our principal also sent out our social media info in the parent bulletin
#UTedChat
CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:47 PM EST
#utedchat
A5 I send weekly emails with a link to my website. All other links are on my site.
crossleyjs
Feb 3 @ 11:47 PM EST
@lars3eb
true! Enough of my excuses. Time to change my game plan!
#UTedChat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:47 PM EST
@crossleyjs
Also, consider checking out
@ClassDojo
& their great
#ClassStory
piece. Really great for pics & vids safer.
#UTedChat
covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:48 PM EST
@mrlai3
@jedikermit
@teemxboss
Exactly - constant reminders help build habits for Ss.
#UTedChat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:48 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
Hi Charles! Can you post a pic of your Readbook? I'm too busy keeping up to pull it off my phone.
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:48 PM EST
@crossleyjs
Let me know if you need any help in the process. I LOVE helping new Ts get motivated to share their successes.
#UTedChat
missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:48 PM EST
@pamturley55
I used a QR code on my resume when applying for my tech position. Love this idea too!
#UTedChat
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:48 PM EST
SLCSD parents opt out too.
#utedchat
https://t.co/1MBmbLGzDw
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:45 PM EST
@crossleyjs
@lars3eb
In our district, parents opt out, not in, to having their ss work posted.
#utedchat
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:49 PM EST
@pamturley55
@CharlesHanosek
I mean ReadBox
#utedchat
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:49 PM EST
@covili
@mrlai3
@teemxboss
And really, easier than pinning a note to 210 students' shirts. Or stapling. Duct tape. Whatever.
#utedchat
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:49 PM EST
@covili
@EdTecHakk
No, use
@YouCanBookMe
instead. It’s Free and works great!
#UTedChat
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:49 PM EST
@JannaSlye
our principal has been in an uphill battle he is trying to make sure that we go
@paperless
we use
@PeachjarSD
#UTedChat
ksteedtech
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
A5: Draw parents to social media feeds & website by connecting them! School website and FB are synced & Twitter feed on my site
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lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
@missplott
Look into
@YouCanBookMe
for a better way to schedule parent conferences.
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hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
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Any luck having students creating own qr code?
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
@lars3eb
@covili
@EdTecHakk
@YouCanBookMe
I use
@YouCanBookMe
to schedule tech trainings. Syncs with my Google Calendar. Love it.
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CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
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Read Box with QR codes
https://t.co/DxGjNJ4M5B
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
I had a QR code posted outside my classroom during back to school day
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missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@lars3eb
@YouCanBookMe
I will totally check it out! Thanks for the suggestion
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covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
Love Readbox! This is awesome!
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
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that looks awesome. I will look at it more after
@lars3eb
makes Storify!
HoltKeeley
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
Our school has one that is managed by a technician. She posts events and spotlights. I don't have you for myself.
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
What happens when they use the QR code?
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ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@loislterry
going to steal that idea, then they have something to do while they wait. A showcase of Student work maybe.
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@hansensalem6
goo.gl chrome extension create QR code with one click
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missplott
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@ksteedtech
your website really is great. I need to work on mine! Only so many hours in the day!
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myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:51 PM EST
@hansensalem6
I've had them create an audio QR code book reviews. Ss liked doing that over book report.
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jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:52 PM EST
This is brilliant.
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https://t.co/RQCpvtiJIo
CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
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Read Box with QR codes
https://t.co/DxGjNJ4M5B
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:52 PM EST
#utedchat
you use to schedule trainings. Interesting. Must investigate
@YouCanBookMe
https://t.co/Wy299iVazS
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:50 PM EST
@lars3eb
@covili
@EdTecHakk
@YouCanBookMe
I use
@YouCanBookMe
to schedule tech trainings. Syncs with my Google Calendar. Love it.
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:52 PM EST
I love using QR codes. Get ready for UCET. They are everywhere!
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alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:52 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
#utedchat
Love it!
HoltKeeley
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
@MrJFawson
our school has one that is for events and spotlights. I don't have one for my class.
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
Hang in there--last question of night coming.
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
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Adobe in Provo has a woman whose sole job is to watch and post on social media.
CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
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The QR codes go to an audio recording that ss made. They gave a brief description of the book. Reading rainbow memories.
EdTecHakk
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
Did anyone have to get school principal to approve all newsletters or correspondence before sending?
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Imagine that for every tweet!
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:54 PM EST
Hang in there--last question of the night coming.
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https://t.co/dxtYSH8H1g
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:54 PM EST
@kiwi_orton
I already have my brackets ready to fill in The Bearded ones vs. ????? Got to find another team to root for
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jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:54 PM EST
@MaripoZel
One of the things
@GraniteSchools
does *very* well is use Twitter and FB to engage not just w parents, but students.
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:54 PM EST
Q6: Answer this!
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https://t.co/OUgzZfZOdD
jedikermit
Feb 3 @ 11:54 PM EST
@MaripoZel
#utedchat
doing things like trivia contests, school visits, along with public info and promoting district events.
@GraniteSchools
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:55 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
I wouldn't have very many tweets ...
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jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:55 PM EST
@EdTecHakk
Only if it's on school letterhead.
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lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:55 PM EST
A great opportunity for helping our school communities w/
#DigCit
. Feb 9th, join the lifestream.
#UTedChat
#SIDUS16
https://t.co/FbO6cn3RbF
jessbmeteach
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
@pamturley55
A6: Have fun and do your best!
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
a6 Go Learn Something
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pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
@pamturley55
hint: you might have to click on the image to see the full question
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ClintPeery57
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
A6 Work hard, have fun, and make sure you take Mr. Peery's class!
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babychicmama
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
@CharlesHanosek
I love the idea of adding QR codes to the Read Box! I definitely need to try it!
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
@ronaldfisher
@EdTecHakk
It doesn't matter what team you fill in. The Bearded Ones are going to win. Right Coveli!
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ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
A6 Do Your Best!
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ddraper
Feb 3 @ 11:56 PM EST
How important is social media identity and reputation? Important enough to budget like Adobe?
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https://t.co/XSOlTVWjg1
MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:53 PM EST
#utedchat
Adobe in Provo has a woman whose sole job is to watch and post on social media.
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
If you decide to join the
#SIDUS16
event, be sure to let
@KerryHawk02
know & she’ll get your school a shoutout during the event!
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MrsSchmidt74
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
A6: "Don't embarrass me."
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
@MrsSchmidt74
Right On!
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
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A6 In perfect world parents would have helped or checked homework, seen it put in BP, ready. I have never taught in perfect W.
hansensalem6
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
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listen, trust, and believe God, Lemmy, and Mr. Hansen
mrlai3
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
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A6 Good luck, you don't want to repeat 3rd grade like I had too!
CharlesHanosek
Feb 3 @ 11:57 PM EST
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A6 Get focused. Be motivated to learn. Be nice to your teacher.
loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:58 PM EST
@MrsSchmidt74
Yep
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:58 PM EST
A6. Be Nice
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covili
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:58 PM EST
Regardless of the grade they're in - I loved that grade. It was my favorite year in school. You are going to love it!
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alisonphansen
Feb 3 @ 11:58 PM EST
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A6 "This is going to be a great year! Mr/Mrs XX is such a good teacher and is going to take good care of you." Sets the stage!
lars3eb
- Moderator
Feb 3 @ 11:58 PM EST
@covili
@jedikermit
@teemxboss
Isn’t that one of the reasons why we use
@RemindHQ
to help w/
#UTedChat
reminders? Always helpful.
pamturley55
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
Thanks everyone for your participation! Everyone from Nebo gets an A+
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myles8383
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
A6: no matter what you do always give your best effort and have a good attitude and you'll be successful
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loislterry
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
@pamturley55
YAY!!
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kiwi_orton
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
A6. You are Awesome!
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susanlangford10
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
A6 All things are difficult before they are easy.
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MaripoZel
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
#utedchat
Thanks Pam. And thanks to everyone for all the good links and suggestions. Good night cool world!
ronaldfisher
Feb 3 @ 11:59 PM EST
@kiwi_orton
@EdTecHakk
maybe we can have some Team shirts for us non-bearded or Normal ones.
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