#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday December 8, 2016
9:00 PM EST
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
! Tonight's topic is the Techmas season – whatever that means!
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
! We are super excited to have
@webbkyle
guest moderate tonight's exploration of It's Techmas Season!
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:01 PM EST
We often talk pedagogy before tech. Tonight, we're breaking the rules & focusing on the tech and tools we use as teachers.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:02 PM EST
Let's kick things of by telling us who & where you are, and your choice for greatest technological invention ever.
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ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hi there! Pre-service t at the
#UofR
! My favourite invention ever has to be the microwave...
#studentlife
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:03 PM EST
Looking forward to
#saskedchat
tonight. Michelle, principal from Estevan joining in.
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:04 PM EST
Great to have you join us, Alysha! What would we do with microwaves.. yikes.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:04 PM EST
So pumped to have you joining in tonight!
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
We will follow the Q1, Q2, Q3 format with A1, A2, A3 in response! Get ready for question one!
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
Dropping in from
#CityMJ
and my 4th grade room. I'm gonna say soap is the greatest tech innovation. In ed, printed books...
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:05 PM EST
Oops! I missed my favourite technological invention. That is hard. Right now it is my heated steering wheel.
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FNGraham
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
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Ferrah, Regina, VP. Fave invention? Wireless remote control for nights like tonight when I can't move from exhaustion!
beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Hi everyone, Its Beth, sub in the Lskysd. The best invention is the electronic stopwatch.
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ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:06 PM EST
Hahaha! I'm definitely agreeing with you on that one - nothing like these cold Saskatchewan days
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1: What's your favourite piece of tech, app, or tool to use in the classroom? Why?
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
Sounds amazing.. I have to use my big mitts just to be able to drive these days
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
Thanks for joining Beth- what makes the stopwatch so awesome?
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In reply to @beth_thomson
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
my car now has heated seats, a decadence I'm appreciating.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96, @PrincipalSmart
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: I don't have much experience in the class but I loved when my T's used remind as a way to keep in touch with Students
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
I'm an edtech coach from
@SECPSD
, currently in 'Toon for
#spduforum
, and best tech idea? Running hot water. Oh, and Android
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In reply to @SECPSD
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
I like it better than heated seats!
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In reply to @webbkyle
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
Awesome to have you with us tonight, Ferrah! My remote recently stopped working..
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In reply to @FNGraham
FNGraham
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:08 PM EST
A1: Pretty old school but rely on my SMARTboards & haul my laptop around with me all day long.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:07 PM EST
Q1: What's your favourite piece of tech, app, or tool to use in the classroom? Why?
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
Glad to hear your an Android fan! We can keep being friends
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In reply to @tgrantt
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1: I don't remember classrooms before laptops and smartboards so definitely appreciating teaching with those!
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FNGraham
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:09 PM EST
One of my definite faves!
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
I coach track and swimming.
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In reply to @webbkyle
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
I don't remember any of my T's without laptops! Definitely weird to think about teaching without one
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In reply to @FNGraham
FNGraham
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Me too! No Apple in my life.
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In reply to @webbkyle, @tgrantt
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1 Love that we have lots of IPads now. So many thing we can do with them.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:10 PM EST
Just confirming how awesome you are!
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In reply to @FNGraham, @tgrantt
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
Well, I'm watching
#saskedchat
on a 40" flat screen, but.. best? Projector. (After computer, of course.) Next? Doc camera.
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: I'm pumped about my 0.7 mechanical pencil!
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beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: My favourite piece of tech that I have seen is the smartboard, when its used in the right way.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: My new favourite is
@scratchjr
which I used to teach coding to K-3 students the past 2 days. Just awesome!
#hourofcode
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In reply to @ScratchJr
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:11 PM EST
I remember and I still can't imagine being without. Ha, ha
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96, @FNGraham
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
I was recently introduced to the doc cam in my placement last year...definitely makes sharing with the class so much easier!
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In reply to @tgrantt
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:12 PM EST
Sometimes the best tech for the job is a good pencil and paper!
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In reply to @stangea
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
To quote Seth Godin (again) "Apple had one customer. He died a few years ago."
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In reply to @FNGraham, @webbkyle
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1.2: My mini iPad is very handy these days. Immediate assessments, family communication through apps, reference for learning.
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LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
Like how Ss move around with them. Natural body breaks happen w Ipad lessons. Take a pic and write about it, etc
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1
@webbkyle
I enjoy Adobe Spark Video (formerly Adobe Voice). Text, icon, pic and voice per slide.
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In reply to @webbkyle
JayleneBrass1
Dec 8 @ 9:13 PM EST
Love using Kahoot and quizlet as formative assessment
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ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
That sounds interesting! Do you know of some apps that are good to assess with? trying to build my teacher toolkit!
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In reply to @stangea
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
I always feel a bit uncoordinated when I use a document camera. 😕
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In reply to @tgrantt
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
Too macho for 0.5? (I won't mention 0.3)
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In reply to @stangea
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
There's so many poss with it. I've started using it more this year. It can be used in all subjects
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In reply to @webbkyle, @ScratchJr
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:14 PM EST
Great tool that I've shared with more teachers than I can count. Super easy to use.
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@AdobeSpark
In reply to @jeffwalters27, @AdobeSpark
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
Thanks for joining in Jaylene!
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In reply to @JayleneBrass1
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
..........Okay, .... SOMEtimes.
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:)
In reply to @webbkyle, @stangea
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
Haven't used quizlet yet. Is it similar to Kahoot?
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In reply to @JayleneBrass1
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
Yes, that is true-portable, ease of use and variety.
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In reply to @LannySaretsky
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:15 PM EST
And a great launching point to Scratch down the road. Ss love the openness to create and control
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In reply to @LannySaretsky, @ScratchJr
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
Q2: What are your personal go to tech devices, tools, or sites? What makes them awesome?
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
I think I recognize this guy, but I am not sure. Ha, ha
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In reply to @jeffwalters27, @webbkyle
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:16 PM EST
The ecology in my classroom is diverse. We flow from one tool to another during the day. The digital force is strong in this one
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
Why not join the
@RemindHQ
#saskedchat
group and get updates and reminders of upcoming chats!
In reply to @RemindHQ
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: Guilty of using my phone for everything! I'm trying to get into blogging - definitely a better way to express my thoughts
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:17 PM EST
Do you find it happens naturally? Or has it taken a lot of building up to that?
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In reply to @stangea
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: I've also started using
#instagram
as a way to share via visual text and I love how easy it is to get my thoughts across
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
Awesome - it's like riding a bike.. sort of?
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In reply to @JayleneBrass1
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:18 PM EST
So I got sidelined for a few moments after the welcome - didn’t anticipate the traffic from the uni!
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beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: As a sub its hard to know what tech you are going to be using. I try and keep on top of what most classrooms have.
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
#Seesaw
and
#ClassDojo
is a must I think. My division uses
#StudentAchieve
as a grade book. I also like
#Edmodo
.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
Indoor recess today- grade 2 students ask if they can go to YouTube?? Didn't know what to say...no?
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LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2 Ss love Green Screen. Put urself in a pic or film, and explain what's going on, write about it or act something out
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: I use
@ticktickteam
(TickTick) to keep myself organized & on top of everything. Highly recommend it. Works on all my devices
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In reply to @TickTickTeam
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
a great piece of tech to use - with so many options for other uses.
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In reply to @webbkyle, @ScratchJr
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
I'm a fan of Edmodo too - planned on using it if I were in the classroom this year.
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In reply to @stangea, @ayshayaqoob96
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
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JayleneBrass1
Dec 8 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: REMIND for parent communication and class dojo are favorites. Learning seesaw for electronic portfolios and flip grid.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
I love how easy it is to do nowadays and how mindboggling it is for students that we can do that
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In reply to @LannySaretsky
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
it grows and mutates over time. I've migrated from PCs to tablets, iPods, and phones. PCs are still a strong presence
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In reply to @webbkyle
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2: Google Docs, etc. Simple, useful, and rock-solid.
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jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2. OneDrive for storing and sharing files. Enabling voice to text on devices to assist in writing or communication.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
A1.
#saskedchat
- favourite tech - the right one for the job/learning. Don’t rely on any one - try to always explore diversify!
MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 hey, saw the # & wanted to check it out!
@edpuzzle
is awesome for flipping. Dig cont tool that can track and assess
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In reply to @EDpuzzle
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:22 PM EST
I'm in the process of converting to google docs...way too many assignments lost with word crashing on me!
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In reply to @tgrantt
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
Onedrive has grown on me. Now I'm 100% on it alongside Office365. Become a big fan of it.
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In reply to @jeffwalters27
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
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In reply to @MrPowley, @EDpuzzle
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
It's a great tool for them to use to spark their own writing. They could put themselves in a pic with a dragon + write
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In reply to @webbkyle
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
Does anyone use google classrooms with their class? I've had professors recommend using it but it intimidates me!
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
Looks neat - haven't seen it before. Have you used it much?
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In reply to @MrPowley, @EDpuzzle
jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2. Tickle app (careful when searching this app!) for block coding Spheros, Ollies and other robots.
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:23 PM EST
Sat NO, dammit! Next they'll want BYOD! And keep them off my lawn! :)
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 -
#saskedchat
Evernote - the all purpose organizational tool, Notability for PDF’s and such, Scrapple/Scrivener for writing/brainstorm
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
Risky search.. but love Spheros so I'll trust you on this one.
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In reply to @jeffwalters27
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
Ha,ha!
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In reply to @tgrantt
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
PISA shows that you can’t always get what you want
https://t.co/CdqL8Wuwg1
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:24 PM EST
PISA shows that you can’t always get what you want
https://t.co/S1y0ZmLKVx
#saskedchat
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:25 PM EST
Q3: What's that one tech tool that you've been waiting to try out, but haven't had the chance to yet?
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MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:25 PM EST
#saskedchat
totally flipped with it this year. It's free and pretty intuitive. I make my own stuff but there is premade
In reply to @webbkyle, @EDpuzzle
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 -
#saskedchat
Tweetdeck for twitter,
@Flipboard
for information,
@pearltrees
for curation of web info,
@scoopit
for sharing
In reply to @Flipboard, @pearltrees, @scoopit
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:26 PM EST
Well, our division also has Office 365, which I also love.
#tornbetweentwolovers
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:26 PM EST
#saskedchat
I like that open ended Qs can be in the vid & Ss answer immediately. I can see their progress b4 submission
In reply to @webbkyle, @EDpuzzle
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 Green screen! So many fun things to do and so little time. Something wrong with that.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
A2: Also love Dashlane to manage my ridiculous number of passwords.
https://t.co/bRg23g0UB2
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LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
Hello
#saskedchat
PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
Microsoft has advance more in the last 20 months than the last 20 years.
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In reply to @webbkyle, @jeffwalters27
MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
@goformative
is another good one. Real time feedback on assessments
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In reply to @goformative
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
Awesome, I will be checking it out. Thanks!
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In reply to @MrPowley, @EDpuzzle
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2 -
#saskedchat
Box and Dropbox for file sharing,
@DoInkTweets
for creating green screen video, Instagram for sharing pics
In reply to @DoInkTweets
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Thanks for joining us tonight!
#saskedchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
JayleneBrass1
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Love onenote for sharing information with school teams and PLCs.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
- great to have you join us tonight!
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Got to agree. If it takes block code, Tickle can control it.
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In reply to @jeffwalters27
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
That made me laugh out loud! Tell them it gets old really quickly?
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In reply to @flamesfan67
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3: probably google classroom or something similar!
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LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3. Not try out as much as teach it to my Ss.
#SWAY
#FLIPGRID
and
#KODU
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
Welcome!
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In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
This is what studentsachieve looks like on my school mini iPad.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3
#saskedchat
- Google Classroom - came along after I left the classroom. Would love to see how it integrates.
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3: There's definitely a long list of tech tools I have written down somewhere that i want to try (thanks to
#ecmp355
) !
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MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:29 PM EST
#saskedchat
someone showed me
@flipgrid
which looks like it'd fit in with your list...
In reply to @kwhobbes, @flipgrid
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Excited to try out Microsoft Teams new team collaboration app, similar to Slack
https://t.co/SGSoLcc1l5
#saskedchat
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Excited to try out Microsoft Teams new team collaboration app, similar to Slack
https://t.co/lWO1f9JTQI
#saskedchat
lawsonames
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
I could get a Drive tattoo and almost not regret it!
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In reply to @tgrantt
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
Lurking? You?
#saskedchat
:)
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
.
@MrPowley
@flipgrid
it would, I tried it once but haven’t had a chance to use it again. Might use it in my class this winter.
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In reply to @MrPowley, @flipgrid
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
Love all of those things.
@flipgrid
has blown me away this year, love the work they're doing
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In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @flipgrid
MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3 I'm interested in
@voxer
. I also heard rumors my school is in the market for a 3D printer...
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In reply to @voxer
lawsonames
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
Drive-by hi,
#saskedchat
! Just finished our Christmas concert and enjoying relaxing by the fireplace now!
beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
A3: There is a long list of many programs or apps that I would like to try.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
Highly recommend it. We've had crazy success with it in our
#rcsdconnect
project
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @MrPowley, @flipgrid
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
Google Docs on Drive is the bedrock of my workflow. Planning and documents.
#saskedchat
In reply to @ayshayaqoob96, @tgrantt
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:31 PM EST
@webbkyle
#saskedchat
That is a new one. Microsoft is exploding with new apps all over the place.
In reply to @webbkyle
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3: Excited to try out Microsoft Teams new team collaboration app, similar to Slack
https://t.co/SGSoLcc1l5
#saskedchat
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3: CNC router? Oh, in the classroom! Chromecast.
#saskedchat
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3 I'd like to see how VR could be used. Tinkered a bit with
@aurasma
for augmented reality. Be neat to try some more with AR
#saskedchat
In reply to @aurasma
lawsonames
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
Remind was unbelievable when in the classroom. Always recommend it!
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In reply to @JayleneBrass1
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
Always happy when you stop by, Amy! Hope you had a great Christmas concert
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In reply to @lawsonames
jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3. Swift Playgrounds for iOS. Microsoft Classroom. Recap, video response student reflection.
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
.
@webbkyle
@MrPowley
@flipgrid
yeah, I’ll give it a flip this winter and see what happens!
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In reply to @webbkyle, @MrPowley, @flipgrid
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:32 PM EST
Who says you can't bring one into the classroom!?!
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In reply to @tgrantt
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
Save this tweet...
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @Flipboard, @pearltrees, @scoopit
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
Also, am completely in love with my own Chromecast. Couldn't go without it anymore.
#saskedchat
In reply to @tgrantt
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
Love how engaged
@flipgrid
is and can't wait to see what's coming down the pipe.
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In reply to @flipgrid
flipgrid
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
Thanks so much, Kyle! So great to hear. We have some awesome updates ready to rock for January 💯
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:33 PM EST
A3: something on coding probably. I'd like to try 3D printing too.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q4: Sometimes it’s best to disconnect. When should teachers and students ditch the tech?
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
Not Lastpass?
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
.
@webbkyle
according to some people, once they enter the classroom. But I digress!
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:34 PM EST
I tried both.. Dashlane costs a little more, but is totally worth it in my mind.
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In reply to @tgrantt
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
Someone had to say it!
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In reply to @kwhobbes
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: I struggle with this one. I love tech but feel like sometimes it takes away from the teaching/learning process
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
Box don't get no respect. Awesome.
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In reply to @kwhobbes
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
I love both of those in the classroom. Let me know if I can help you out at all!
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In reply to @stangea
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 When it is time to dig into a good book, sometimes the paper kind can't be beat.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4.
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It’s about right using things appropriately - all things in their time and place. What works for me might not for you.
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
Nothing wrong with Box.. but my free TB through Microsoft is hard to compete with
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In reply to @tgrantt, @kwhobbes
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4: As a future english teacher, I think reading books off of tech takes away from the paper experience...
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MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4 I'm part of an#AVID school. 1 principle is SSR- sustained silent reading. There is something to the tactile nature of books
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ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4:...but then again you have students that focus and perform better with tech...see my dilemma??!?!
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4.
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Mindfulness, meditation, physical exercise, belly laughs, great conversation, spending time in a good book, …… all the above
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
Um,
@jeffwalters27
and I are TOTALLY NOT making these pics part of our training docs.
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:)
In reply to @stangea, @jeffwalters27
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
.
@webbkyle
@tgrantt
yeah, but Box gave me 50GB of space which I really like. Really, really like!
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In reply to @webbkyle, @tgrantt
MrPowley
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4 some kids are artists and just need to unplug and draw or sculpt or dance...
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beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4: When it is no longer needed, or becomes a distraction.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4: We need to get kids (and ourselves) up and moving - ditch the tech and be active for a bit every day.
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LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4. Whenever Ts or Ss see tech as trendy, gamey and not a tool making learning efficient & effective
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: It's fair to say that every high tech strategy has a low tech equivalent, we practice the many alternatives.
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jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
A2: Those with 3D printers should check out Tinkercad.
#saskedchat
https://t.co/qwWt7VIs3o
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: You don't want to teach your Ss to depend on tech! Tech should be an addition, not a replacement
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:39 PM EST
A4: Strive for the tech to add value to learning. SAMR is a good tool to see where you're at with that.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:39 PM EST
A4.
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We worry too much about “balance”. It’s about “Thriving” - what do I have to do to thrive everyday? Somedays more, some less
EduGladiators
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
#EduGladiators
tackles the fierce convo of leading & growing in multi-gen schools!
#meded
#SAMedchat
#saskedchat
#sstlap
#k12artchat
#DLhisd
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
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flipgrid
Dec 8 @ 9:36 PM EST
Thanks, Lemarr 🙌🏽 We love working with awesome teachers and students around the 🌎 Have a great evening!
@webbkyle
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @webbkyle
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
Jeff, you keep sharing all the things I love! Keep it coming!
#weshouldconnectmore
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In reply to @jeffwalters27
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:40 PM EST
We must be trending somewhere
#saskedchat
- the eduads are popping up!
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:41 PM EST
A4: for F2F discussion. People engaged with people. As edtech-ers
@peglaws
@jeffwalters27
and I did earlier tonight.
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In reply to @peglaws, @jeffwalters27
jeffwalters27
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
I’m more of a
#saskedchat
lurker!
In reply to @webbkyle
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
Is
@flipgrid
multiplatform? Does it need an app or can you use it from a web browser?
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In reply to @webbkyle, @flipgrid
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
Nothing wrong with that, enjoying having you here tonight thought!
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In reply to @jeffwalters27
BKorchinski
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
Brooke, coming in from Dilke, SK very late.
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:42 PM EST
yes... and no. My students like reading on
#Epic
it's an excellent free book resource.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
Join the
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@RemindHQ
group and receive updates and reminders of upcoming chats!
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q5: How can we help others suffering from "Bah Humbug" syndrome with technology?
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
They have apps. And it works in the browser. Works everywhere, works well everywhere.
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In reply to @LannySaretsky, @flipgrid
Angus_McIntosh
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
#saskedchat
A4 Ditch tech when you need to get your hands or eyes on something real. Go look at rocks, or clouds, build something...
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
Damn. Text expansion is supposed to make that
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @webbkyle
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:43 PM EST
Better late than not at all! Welcome to
#saskedchat
- great to have you with us tonight!
In reply to @BKorchinski
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
.
@tgrantt
@webbkyle
well there’s a glitch in your text expansion that needs attention
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In reply to @tgrantt, @webbkyle
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
I've found a lot of students enjoy reading on tech! Still figuring out the balance for the right amount of tech reads
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In reply to @stangea
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
Good ol' text expansion.. What do you use? I recently invested in Breevy
https://t.co/cDUZZ16iPj
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In reply to @tgrantt, @kwhobbes
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
Good ol' text expansion.. What do you use? I recently invested in Breevy
https://t.co/YEYVt2uvNZ
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In reply to @tgrantt, @kwhobbes
JayleneBrass1
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5: keep planting seeds and creating that risk taking learning environment. Support each other.
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:45 PM EST
Just a Chrome extension. Apparently it wants a space following...
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In reply to @webbkyle, @kwhobbes
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:45 PM EST
This is key.
@JayleneBrass1
has proved to be very, very good at this!
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In reply to @JayleneBrass1
JayleneBrass1
Dec 8 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5: keep planting seeds and creating that risk taking learning environment. Support each other.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:45 PM EST
.
@Angus_McIntosh
yep, or you need to just get up and moving. Tactile is important. BTW Welcome to
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In reply to @Angus_McIntosh
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:45 PM EST
A5. My Ss and I are completing a Random Acts of Kindness calendar. Andy, our school janitor, is all smiles
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:46 PM EST
I'm a heavy user of our school library and foam at the mouth when service or resources are cut back.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:46 PM EST
we all want a little space……
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In reply to @tgrantt, @webbkyle
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:46 PM EST
Now that the wind has died down and we can see, we are bundled up tight. Did I mention my heated steering wheel?
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In reply to @flamesfan67
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:46 PM EST
that’s a great idea. So many ways to get students/staff/community involved in helping others!
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In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5: Continue to share the awesome things you're doing. Get students to share their work with the school and other Ts.
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LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
Thanks for suggesting this. Will probably check it out sometime
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In reply to @webbkyle, @flipgrid
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5: I tried thinking of an answer but drew up a blank...waiting to see what others have to say!
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5: Cheating, but.... prove them wrong.
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LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5. For Ss we started the
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5
#saskedchat
- share what you are doing, offer to help, support with actions. Sometimes just need to listen emphatically.
TysonScott94
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
you and fucher screwing is that why your late?
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In reply to @BKorchinski
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
A5. For me I started Kwanzaa
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TTMobile_ca
Dec 8 @ 9:48 PM EST
#saskedchat
is now trending in Canada, ranking 43
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:49 PM EST
Hey
#saskedchat
we are trending again!
Angus_McIntosh
Dec 8 @ 9:49 PM EST
A5
@shareski
"continually surprised at how many in education are still trying to convince each other of the value of technology".
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In reply to @shareski
beth_thomson
Dec 8 @ 9:50 PM EST
A5: Explain what you are doing, access what is working and what doesn't work.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:50 PM EST
- quit trying to convince people - lead by action, show by doing, be the example of what could be
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In reply to @Angus_McIntosh, @shareski
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
.
@LemarrTreadwell
that looks like an amazing project!
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In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
LannySaretsky
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
A5 Do a co-lesson between your classes with them; help give another T new ideas or to see 1sthand how to imp something
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
No convincing necessary. Never hurts to share good ideas.
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In reply to @Angus_McIntosh, @shareski
00blahblah00
Dec 8 @ 9:51 PM EST
It looks like I've been missing a good chat. Shabana Jameel 📍California
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
Q6: What tech tool, gadget, or gizmo would YOU like to get as a gift this holiday season?
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TysonScott94
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
little Bj before bed for fucher?
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In reply to @BKorchinski
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5. I always introduce a new app during this time. SWAY for digital storytelling
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@FresnoEdTech
In reply to @FresnoEdTech
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
You have - but at least you're here now! Glad to have you join us.
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In reply to @00blahblah00
nick_schumacher
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
A5. At this point we are not going to "talk" anyone into twch. We need to SHOW them how powerful it is in the classroom.
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
Aren't they all? :)
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In reply to @00blahblah00
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
are we higher than
@RealDTrump2k16
?
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @RealDTrump2k16
00blahblah00
Dec 8 @ 9:52 PM EST
You can blog using your phone.
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In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:53 PM EST
Yep! Makes for an easy way to update on the go. Still appreciate spending time on my PC to formulate longer posts!
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In reply to @00blahblah00
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:54 PM EST
.
@stangea
no clue but we usually trend in the high 40’s low 30’s every Thursday. Someday - top 10 for
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In reply to @stangea
00blahblah00
Dec 8 @ 9:54 PM EST
My 1stGr loved
#YouTube
. Glad it's still in use school wife. I was starting to feel outdated.
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:54 PM EST
.
@Angus_McIntosh
@shareski
the same reason ppl were resistant to seatbelts for a generation - it takes time
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In reply to @Angus_McIntosh, @shareski
stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:55 PM EST
A6: totally don't need it, but how about a new iPhone and a cute little MacBook.
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:56 PM EST
A6: A new sphero to play around with would be pretty awesome
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ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:56 PM EST
A6: content with my tech but i've had consistent recommendations to use the microsoft surface...apparently it's "life changing"
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:56 PM EST
.
@Angus_McIntosh
@shareski
lots of people have been quietly leading by example - it’s a mindset shift that is socially anchored
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In reply to @Angus_McIntosh, @shareski
tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:57 PM EST
And what if I crash in a slough, unconscious, with my car on fire?! :)
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @Angus_McIntosh, @shareski
MissyJena
Dec 8 @ 9:57 PM EST
A6) I'd love a jetpack to fly all across Canada and beyond :)
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00blahblah00
Dec 8 @ 9:57 PM EST
Mr. Christopherson - are you reading while running this chat?
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just curious. 😬🍎
In reply to @kwhobbes
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:57 PM EST
#auntoftheyear
!
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In reply to @PrincipalSmart
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
An archive of tonight's
#saskedchat
will be posted later this evening (or tomorrow morning)! Be sure to check back!
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thank you for joining all of us for
#saskedchat
tonight! What are you most excited about after this evening's chat?
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6.
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- the list is too long - there are so many things I would love to try but I think a VR headset is coming
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
I like mine but would not call it life changing.
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#fun
In reply to @ayshayaqoob96
LemarrTreadwell
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6. I have let the family know well in advance too!
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webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
Recently picked up a Google Daydream. It's mindbogglingly amazing!
https://t.co/p6Idvncq8N
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In reply to @kwhobbes
PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
Hope so!
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In reply to @webbkyle
ayshayaqoob96
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6: Not sure if this has been developed fully but i'd be interested in trying out the
#SignAloud
gloves!
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:58 PM EST
not running
#saskedchat
tonight -
@webbkyle
is moderating - I’m just here because I’m always here.
In reply to @00blahblah00, @webbkyle
webbkyle
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:59 PM EST
Join us next week on Thursday at 8pm CST for another great
#saskedchat
conversation!
00blahblah00
Dec 8 @ 9:59 PM EST
I'm afraid to say it out loud. But #2
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stangea
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:55 PM EST
A6: totally don't need it, but how about a new iPhone and a cute little MacBook.
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tgrantt
Dec 8 @ 9:59 PM EST
Um, Microsoft Studio?
https://t.co/mhwfE6Mwv9
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PrincipalSmart
- Moderator
Dec 8 @ 9:59 PM EST
Good night everyone! Thanks
@webbkyle
Have a great weekend!
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In reply to @webbkyle