#EdTechTherapy Archive
Integrating technology into the classroom can be a difficult, frustrating, and disappointing endeavor. Join us to freely discuss the good and the bad, without fear of judgment. You are guaranteed to walk away with some great ideas and a support group to help you through your journey.
Tuesday June 14, 2016
My name is Cherie, Tech. Coord. from IL & I am pleased to have this opportunity with Thank you for joining us!
My name is Larry, EdTech Coach from NJ & co-founder of . Please share a bit about yourself! https://t.co/bYQWLRB86d
Hi from Houston! Glad to be part of your inaugural chat!
Good evening! Glad to join you!
I'm Cathy, and I work as a literacy coach.
Hi Helen from Houston! Glad you could make it!
Susan. Elementary librarian in Nebraska
CATHY!!! So happy you could make it! Thanks!
Hi Katie Ann here coming from KS. Edtech / guru!
I'm Darin Anderson, an instructional coach from Rock Springs, Wyoming. Happy to be here!
Glad I checked Twitter today!
Yay! Susan's here. Thanks for coming, pal!
Welcome! Thank you for joining us this evening!
Wow - this is great - people from all over the country! I'm in New Jersey
Megan from IA excited for this chat
Hi! Im Sara from Nebraska. I am a computer lab teacher in an elementary school
Thanks so much for making it Katie Ann. Need to tap that knowledge!
I'm a 4th grade teacher, but trying to land the job of the century as an AP. ;)
Hi Darin! Thanks so much for making it! Welcome :)
Hi Kristi! Thanks for making it!
Hi Katie! Thank you for joining us!
My pleasure! I am only a message away!!
MEGAN!!! Thanks for making it, my friend! :D :D :D
Good evening,
I'm Lee, and instructional technology coordinator/coach from NY
I won at dinner so this is my reward!
So I noticed the topic is "intake." Intake of information, requests?
Hi Sara! We are happy to have you!
Hello ! Glad to join tonight. I'm a teacher Educator in CA. Some of my Ss from may join too
Honored to have you here, Lee! Thanks for coming.
Hi Megan! Good to see you!
Hi Cherise! Thank you for making it and sending out the invites.
It's a pleasure to be here, Larry. I'm psyched for the new chat!
Our VERY FIRST question will begin in 1 minute! We will be using the Q/A format for this chat.
Hi ! What an exciting evening!
Hi Lee! Sounds like my position! Glad to meet you!
Hi everyone! Instructional Tech Spec/TOSS from CNY!
Hi Megan, good to see you!
Multiple hats, eh! I understand. And we can help ;)
Thanks so much for coming, Megan! I appreciate you :)
I've got represent IA! So excited you are here too!
when THAT teacher became a fan of "THE Google" as she calls it lol
Anything for a bandmate, I know I"m going to learn a ton here!
A1: I ventured into the world of Mystery Hangouts this year. It was a great way to use tech in the library.
Hearing Ss walk down the halls and talking about how great Google Docs is. Knowing I had something to do with that ;)
A1: Having a Google Hangout with & as we finished the
A1: learning how to use two apps simultaneously to create a better product - iMovie with pic collage
A1: Hearing Ss walk down the halls and talking about how great Google Docs is. Knowing I had something to do with that ;)
Hi everyone! Shari Heyman, from South Florida.
A1: I think my work with our teacher leadership website. So honored to help showcase HQ teaching videos
A1 - have to admit collaborating with students via Google Drive was great, too.
A1 My Ss asking if they could create a review on kahoot for our class. That involved some DOK.
Always wanted to do that, but could never get the timing right :( https://t.co/8aUJzyvSfq
A1: I ventured into the world of Mystery Hangouts this year. It was a great way to use tech in the library.
Didn't know it had a term :)
sschildhauer - tell me more! Want to use mysteries with a club.
A1 Favorite mem this year was watching 6 Ss in a row of machines all working on the same google slides pres. Made a cool pic
A1: When my HS Ss learned how to use to create an ad and realizing they felt like graphic designers!
Wow! That sounds interesting. Did you have authors to participate?
A1 proud moment: having my pre service Ts showcase their projects in end of year party: open to comm'ty & other edus
The timing can be tricky especially with different time zones. I did Hangouts with 5th-6th grades. https://t.co/jOkbbvLAFd
Always wanted to do that, but could never get the timing right :( https://t.co/8aUJzyvSfq
A1: I ventured into the world of Mystery Hangouts this year. It was a great way to use tech in the library.
A1: I know it sounds corny but integrating inquiry into Ss tech projects made everything so much more fun!
It was quite an experience for all of us.
love when it becomes commonplace for Ss to talk about tech/class in the halls
Hi Cherie! Glad to meet you too.
pretty cool. What were they saying?
A mystery hangout is where you do a google hangout with another class and the two classes... https://t.co/nt698k7GC9
sschildhauer - tell me more! Want to use mysteries with a club.
Awesome, Kelly! I love ! https://t.co/Ewc6X7G3Fy
A1: When my HS Ss learned how to use to create an ad and realizing they felt like graphic designers!
This is a great idea. Too many times we don't showcase our own work.
- you'll have to fill me in on hangouts and how we can use it with Pen Club and StudySync
Same with worksheets and notes...said no one ever!
Sending good vibes to my friend and bandmate for an inaugural !
Hey everyone, Shana from metro Atlanta
I couldn't get the smile off of my face!
Not this year, only other classes in other parts of the U.S. https://t.co/RzsUFnIQJt
Wow! That sounds interesting. Did you have authors to participate?
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Something very new for me that I long to try when I find time!
Pretty much how great it was that they didn't have to save or lose their work. I was like a proud papa :)
Watching my students light up the first time their auras worked.
Note to self - hangouts and Canva....
It's a huge mindset shift. It will hopefully become the way we do business.
Shana! Honored to have you at !
A2: Having to assist so many folks with their Google Account Passwords for the umpteenth time :-)
A2 - crashing iPad... ugh! Need to remember to backup ALL work so when something goes, I can still work.
A2: Difficult conversations with IT and administration about scaling back our web filters. Not my finest moment :(
A2: I love this Q. The day all the laptops died one by one, of course not simultaneously, in the middle of hyperdocs
two classes ask yes and no ?'s to see who can guess the other's location first.
Welcome Shana! Thanks for joining us!
Tough to "Plan B" THAT one! Right? https://t.co/uNpSTV6ztJ
A2: I love this Q. The day all the laptops died one by one, of course not simultaneously, in the middle of hyperdocs
A2 - that's another one - convo with IT @ how use of iPad for curriculum means ALL students need access - they didn't get it
A1b getting word that a former student is now leading tech PD for whole school!
A2: Grading & giving a Ss a failing grade just because they didn't try or want to try.
Yes, I recall that conversation. Good answer! https://t.co/MzmlU0WYYH
A2 - that's another one - convo with IT @ how use of iPad for curriculum means ALL students need access - they didn't get it
A2: Do NOT open a google sheet for HS Ss to enter their information on. Never ends well.
Hey there! Running late. Sorry.
guess I shouldn't type and watch the Royals at the same time.
Q2: Budget woes which are keeping tech out of our schools.
The worst was that they kept getting upset and calling me over one at a time til it was all over
sweet! Must have taken a load off for them :)
No worries! Welcome aboard, Karen.
A2: Having a few students sleep through and units. :-(
Welcome Susan! Thanks for joining us! I hope you get some great ideas to take back!
a2: when we were promise a level of wi-fi and it did not work. no one was able to access the work.
A2: that one time when I told my K class we were going to the moon and then the website was just gone.
A2: OOOhhh...good ? when multiple computers crashed during state testing and Ts blame me :(
A2: Agreed. Then the blame gets placed on me.
- wish I had info here @ grant programs. One of our schools has done very well with grants.
that one time i was doing a internet scavenger hunt and 3 of the sites were GONE
They chose to sleep rather than code with . They missed out.
Been. There. https://t.co/ldEcC3i9el
A2: that one time when I told my K class we were going to the moon and then the website was just gone.
Must have been sleep deprived, because those 2 things are awesome!
That's always hard. The best thing about technology is that a little effort can go a long way.
Because you wanted that to happen, you wanted that to happen.
Yup. No amount of energy or encouragement could get them into it :-/
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this was my favorite lesson ever!!!! Ss still talk about it. 3 years later!
Middle School and High School Tech Tip! https://t.co/5lCvmi8WSm
A2: Do NOT open a google sheet for HS Ss to enter their information on. Never ends well.
Welcome! We are glad you are here!
A3 - that's too easy - - lucky enough to work with him
A2: My district's inability to put newer devices in the hands of all students due to financial constraints. :-(
I'm not tech savvy. Hope to learn lots from this chat.
A3" That is easy my . They are my .... In it together!
So jealous! I would be thrilled to have him in my court https://t.co/vGHZ7dK7tD
A3 - that's too easy - - lucky enough to work with him
A3: Easy. Twitter or :-) (Or I secretly creep stalk kids while they are working & steal steal steal)
A3: Easy. Twitter or :-) (Or I secretly creep stalk kids while they are working & steal steal steal)
YAY!!!! We are SO here for you, friend.
A3: I reach out to my Ss! I also reach out to new educators and seasoned Ts. I love learning tech but with baby steps!
A3: that's easy....twitter with
Wow, really! is so awesome! I haven't dabbled with yet, but it's on my list!
A3: Twitter, my PLN, or Google mostly.
A3: Right now, I am a dept of 1. So I turn to my PLN of Twitter, conferences, and colleagues for ideas and support.
a3: my office mate or youtube
A3 - there are kids that are willing to help all the time....
A3 My awesome teaching partner. She's a tech guru!
Always here for you, Megan!
It's a must! Kids love it and you will too!!
A3: My Tech guy whose office is next to me. If not him, my usually can answer my tech questions quickly
My Twitter is the ultimate tech support team. I couldn't do my job without you all!! :-)
A3: My brother. Smartest person I know when it comes to tech. He is working with lots of Virtual Reality devices currently
A3: Depending on the circumstance..my tech support go to's: colleagues, tech support at school, Twitter, voxer, and research
A3: Ditto this! https://t.co/PfVoGvhBEd
A3: Easy. Twitter or :-) (Or I secretly creep stalk kids while they are working & steal steal steal)
Great answer, Shari! Ss are a phenomenal resource.
A3 - asking kids right out works, too - they love to share and teach us something.
Yes! You work in tech....Doesn't matter which area...It's your fault! I understand!
Searching everywhere for Q3
YAY! Thanks, Karen. Happy to be your support group!
My fav Q to students is, "How did you do THAT???"
- Q3 is where do you go for help?
LOL, I feel your pain! Now, what we can do to avoid this in the future?
- they would LOVE that question - I'm stealing!
Yes! The kids will say, you want some help with that? Lol https://t.co/oqXKdaAyN2
A3: I reach out to my Ss! I also reach out to new educators and seasoned Ts. I love learning tech but with baby steps!
It belongs to all of us :-)
Always here for you, Karen! Thanks for making it, my friend.
and their favorite comments to me "umm there's an easier way to do that.."
I am trying to get my Ss to step out of their comfort zone and help others with tech.
A3: Hard to name them all, lots of great twitter resources. Especially like my local buddy (good lesson today :)
Thanks y'all A3 YouTube, twitter, voxer group, and both of my brothers are programmers (with little patience like Nick Burns)
A3 luckily since I teach adults, we often can support one another. If not we go to the web for an answer
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Borrow. We are educators; we borrow for extended periods.
by all means...lead the way!
translate "move over teach, I can do this for you much easier"
Also learned some basic coding from the Harvard CS50 mooc
A4 - Pic Collage, Google Drive, Google Classroom
A4 Right now I'm in the process of building units in which will allow me to get out of the front of the room
A4: Anything & All things related. I'm in love with !
A4: Addicted to Twitter, Canva, and 360 sphere photos. And anything Google does :-)
A4: I'm pretty sure there's some sort of "G" logo on my cape ;)
- can you tell us more about Canva?
Adobe Spark Collection (website or apps) Really GREAT
Love ! Can't believe the capabilities for FREE!
I love this abt using : allows Ss to practice expert roles sometimes
Will download Versa today
A4: Google Drive, Google Classroom, Twitter, Tweetdeck.
Just played around with Peardeck today...It's pretty cool.
A4: I love , , Google read& write, , and
AR is really cool! I can't wait to do more with it. Next year, next year :) https://t.co/n9ZeHqcZiL
A4: Anything & All things related. I'm in love with !
A4 Google classroom, flubaroo, kahoot, QR codes, Twitter.
Doing my level 1 in July - I use it so much, might as well
Hi! Jacqueline, from NJ, jumping in late!
a4: -it keeps me in the loop. I would be lost without canva & GAFE
Going to use QR codes next year - can't wait
Same here. Study partners?
I agree, we have our students teach kindergarteners
I know! It's really amazing
Jacqueline is in the hizzle! Thanks so much for coming, friend.
I wish Pear Deck was cheaper! it is great also!
Yes, I'm so thankful to be out of the office attending a this week with
need to add this to my list
be sure to use the Google extension that will create qr codes effortlessly!
A4: Just started lesson plans. Great for WebQuests or a flipped classroom. Ss can learn at their own speed.
Hands down favorite is !! Excellent digital canvas tool with lots of amazing capabilities!
You should hangout with me. I will move you past QR codes to . You can do so much more with .
Loved you vid, the other day :P
It's really great, and compatible with iOS and android, byod baby!
Hadn't thought about . Good choice!
A4 Always learning something new but loving for brainstorming, collaboration.
I can't find Versal on App store....
I made one for flag day today for our students. 😂 rocks!
Your video was so cute the other day!
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I love not having to worry about if I miss my favorite blogs. It's all there and on my phone.
? Enlighten me, please :-)
Found Versa! Helps to spell it right! Husband is ready to scream - I'm on iPad and laptop at same time....
I also love for keeping up with great podcasts.
makes multimedia slides that kids can interact with or make themselves
A5 - Unwinding? What's that?
A4: I am addicted to the suite of apps. I also LOVE
Is it for the phone. I am so behind on my podcast listening.
Q5: Finishing my masters and hopefully doing some reading
A5: I plan to spend time with my family. Our oldest will be leaving in Aug for college.... So it is all family time now!
A5 - trip with grandkids - they'll be complaining that we ran out of data in car
can add video, voice, animations, stickers, text n more
Yes it is. I don't think there's a web version of it, though.
A5: Did . Will do next month. Presenting at Wyoming in August and doing an edcamp too
This was great - how often will these chats happen?
A5: Reading for fun/enrichment, hiking, cooking, & letting myself sleep past 5 am.
I use on android. Can't be without on the commute, TAL = happy
A5: just started masters classes. Won't unwind until March.
a5: read and hit the road. Excited to see some pals at
A5: Reading "Launch" and "Play Like a Pirate", playing piano, going to NYC to enjoy Broadway Shows, exercising and relaxing!
You are very welcome, Cathy!
A5: Try to pry myself from the computer, tablet, and smartphone and actually sleep. Catch up on some reading
A5: Reading a fair amount of , etc.
A5: my plans to unwind: running, reading, playing with my kids till dark, singing, dancing, and laughing till my ribs hurt.
A5 Reading, going to lunch with friends, snuggling with my dogs...and husband!
A5: Book chat organized by ! We'll be reading "What Connected Educators Do Differently"
A5 Had 1st trip to pool and last day dance party w kiddies today, but I don't stop too much - read, gafe cert, plan
Isn't that EVERY day, though? https://t.co/dI4NFie3GL
A5: my plans to unwind: running, reading, playing with my kids till dark, singing, dancing, and laughing till my ribs hurt.
No. Through Concordia with an OPS cohort!
I don't see sitting still on your list friend. 😉
If I win the lottery I'm going to see in NYC!
Can you take me with you. ;-)
A4b current exploration is of tools. QuickTime is my fave but Ss have tons more:
True story 😍 Live life to the fullest baby! https://t.co/jf96W6325X
Isn't that EVERY day, though? https://t.co/dI4NFie3GL
A5: my plans to unwind: running, reading, playing with my kids till dark, singing, dancing, and laughing till my ribs hurt.
Just tried to get tickets for Hamilton again with new release of tickets - $850??? No way
I love TAL; I love an amazing podcast where is talks to Mom who do cool things
Cool! I am about to start my last class through Concordia @ Portland.
A5 There's a book chat for Learn Like a Pirate starting July 11th
bwahahahahahaha! Not possible...
A5: Got my first taste of summer today. Hanging out with the kids. It was AWESOME!
Has anyone tried SnagIt ext or Educreations?
Our FINAL QUESTION of the evening is coming up in 1 minute!
of course we can have a sing along on the train ride and record it on
I really like ... It is easy for Ss to use.
Me too! First trip to the pool, lasted 20 min, blue lips ;)
that sounds like a typical day for you!
- I know like Educreation. I still need to get better at it.
That would be so fun! I've never been on a train before.
oooohhhh me too! We are obsessed in my house.
Looking forward to that too!
Blaze of glory, eh? Good to know
A6 - stop hitting the e-mail button and use Google Drive for communication - help launch new on-line curriculum for ELA
That's on my list, problem is my list is soooo long
A6: Easy. To get every teacher and student at on
A5: I am going back into the HS classroom after being an instructional coach for 12 years! Pumped and ready to motivate !!
sounds like my kind of fun! Sadly I haven't even had time for that yet. Wrk work work til late June
A6: I've been told I'm getting a few (not sure how many) iPads for the library. Goal will be to integrate tech in my lessons!
A6 - get great at using technology to build intrinsic rewards in kids
A6: To make learning fun and to just enjoy life. Don't sweat the little stuff. ;-)
A6: To help Ts and Ss to become more self-sufficient and troubleshoot their own problems.
I hear you. Work work work work work work
A6: I plan to continue our rollout and hope to add more 1:1 Chromebook classrooms districtwide.
- that's a great one! Self-sufficient!
how awesome! Lucky students!
A6: I am looking to engage in more PBL next year. I am also looking to experiment more w/ learning stations.
no, but I think uses SnagIt for tech tutorials-She is a mad genius at tutorials
A6: Hoping to get into more classrooms and work on true personalized PD.
A6 So many goals... one is full gafe integration in limited device environment
A6: I'm working on writing a grant for for awesome sauce projects
A6 To get more colleagues using twitter as their personalized PD!
That is also a great goal!!
Get it, Karen! No one can say no to you!
A6: To continue to be a lifelong learner and teach like a 21st Century Educator, even in my 36th year of teaching!
Train teachers to use Office365 efficiently and effectively with Ss.
THIS, folks!!!! https://t.co/EN6mYEfkPR
A6: To continue to be a lifelong learner and teach like a 21st Century Educator, even in my 36th year of teaching!
a6: check email at set intervals to increase my production. spend more time at schools
My 5th graders will be involved with IC3 Spark and I plan on learning right along with them!
maybe can fill the theater with teachers this summer
A6 If time was unlimited would finish my DIY learning python, but that's also low on the endless list
Yes! This is awesome!! https://t.co/cs1ggfjsJb
A6: To continue to be a lifelong learner and teach like a 21st Century Educator, even in my 36th year of teaching!
This was hard for me this year, but it is a goal that I will also strive for until my dept. grows.
A6 WRITE! About my practice, about research. Been busy doing, need time to organize thoughts
Agreed! I need to do more writing and blogging. I love it, I just need to find/make the time. https://t.co/L5kXyOeeC9
A6 WRITE! About my practice, about research. Been busy doing, need time to organize thoughts
Of course, step 1-turn off notifications.
Great chat eduheroes! Until next time...have a fabulous evening!
It takes time to write. It took me 10 months to write my for book &I try to blog at least once a week.
There's some psychology behind that driving need to check, hard not to
I want to engage them through their world's of technology. Glad I found this chat!
My CS intern worked with a small group with Python. I'm most proud of my girls that took to it most
This has been an awesome chat! Everybody needs therapy!
This has been a great chat. Thank you for starting it!!
For the record... I blame for my obsession! Whelp, my daughters and our students love it too!
Great chat, everyone. Same Bat Time? Same Bat Channel?
What a Great attitude! https://t.co/aC9SYO5wia
A6: To continue to be a lifelong learner and teach like a 21st Century Educator, even in my 36th year of teaching!
They track me down in my office, lol even if its an IT problem
Thank you for participating in our inaugural chat! Please follow each other & join us again on 6/28. https://t.co/cKfvsIVsWJ
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Thanks and for a great chat!
Putting it on my calendar
has spam on it's first night, people! and have arrived!
I understand that completely.
Definitely a victory moment for me! I had both hands in the air :) https://t.co/8h4qauxmfK
& You've made it! I just saw a spambot with Thanks for a great chat. Bathtime calls.
All thanks to you for coming and supporting this chat!
Thanks so much for an awesome evening and friends!
simple joys! This is what I needed tonight!
jumping off the bed cheering!
This was so great you guys! I got real actionable tips, an authentic exchange of ideas, and fun. Well done!
You just brought a tear to my eye. Thanks so much, Megan.
Thank you all so much for participating. This was FANTASTIC!
