#connectedTL Archive
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Tuesday April 5, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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Looking at all of your avatars are making me miss your faces!!! I was so happy to see you at edcamSV and Cue National!!
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Welcome to , where everybody knows your name! Introduce yourself, where you're from, what you do! https://t.co/NOPl5xzz9n
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Hey tribe! Lindsey, Math/Tech coach from Campbell, CA. Super excited to kick off media month! https://t.co/zA9BA0OLTo
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Nicole from Campbell, CA 6th grd ELA/SocStud. 1 week anniversary as a !! Popping in & out as I put my 4 yo to bed
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Good evening this is Ryan from Rocklin CA. Looking forward to tonight's chat!
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Jenna from Lake County, EdTech/STEM Specialist for the county and Education Coordinator for the Taylor Observatory
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Kim from Fresno, MS Sci/STEM/anything else they come up with that I can't say No to ;
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Hey, ! I’m Shea, at SD in CA foothills.
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I was just checking out your pod-collage, I love podcasts for entertainment but I have yet to hear one for work
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send periodic screenshots of the Hangout party so I can live vicariously!
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Hi! I'm Tom from Arroyo Grande. I teach HS social studies, one period of Ed Tech TOSA, and Adult Ed at night.
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I'm Brian. I'm "making my way in the world today, takes everything I've got." I teach MS students English in Colorado.
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Q1: When you hear the words "social media" do you have a positive or negative reaction? Why? https://t.co/gutHii4yp4
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5th grade teacher in San Jose's USD watching baseball and tweets... first timer!
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Hi ! I'm Leslie, a HS biology teacher in Mty, MX. First time at this chat!
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Misty from San Jose - 4th & 5th grade + 5th Grade Math District Lead
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First time participating in a twitter chat
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Welcome Brian! Just realized how appropriate the Cheers song really is for teacher leaders!
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A1: Depends on the platform. Obvs I love Twitter, but lately can't do FB w/uninformed political rants. https://t.co/RpQhD5JauK
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join us right now on . An hour-long cure for boredom.
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Welcome to the tribe Sarah!! :)
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A1: Social media = PLN = getting better together = sharing life exp > islands of isolation
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I read that as uniformed rants...I was wondering what that might look like...
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A1: Neutral. The medium is not the message.
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Yeah!! Welcome Joe! With that GIF, I can tell that this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship with
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A1: is "meh" an option? Social media's intentions are so blurred these days...
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A1: depends on context, I see the power in it, but so often seen in a neg way w/MS it's hard to convince admin of positives
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A1: positive, because it allows for growth. If Ss learn how to leverage it responsibly it’s a powerful communication tool.
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Welcome Leslie! Great to have you join in on ! :)
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A1: I love to be artsy on Insta. I use my FB to keep track of who has kids from HS. Twitter is the bees knees! Love my PLN.
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A1 cont.: Also have positive feelings around blogging, Voxer, and Insta.
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A1: Both-Positive in all the opportunities it provides; Negative b/c of the double standard set for ppl in the education field
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Interesting, could I ask for more info here
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Yeah!! Welcome to the tribe Misty!! :)
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Susan Stewart in Fresno! And I <3 social media, that's where my people are. Just not digging the political nonsense right now!
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Yes!!! https://t.co/oaJ3dug8D8
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A1: Social media = PLN = getting better together = sharing life exp > islands of isolation
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Jenn V Middle level math coach from Redlands.
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Yes, like w/anything, it has neg consequences, cyber bullying probably worst
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A1) Neither. I have benefitted greatly from Twitter. FB freaks me out. I don't do any others.
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Welcome Lucio!! The tribe is here to support you in your first chat! You are doing great so far!
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A1 cont.: Have heard many negatives on Ss use of Snapchat so I am trying it myself to understand better.
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Love the combination of like "cool talk" and good points
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What! What! Susan, nicely stated
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Hi all! I'm Austin from OK! First timer in the house but glad to be here!
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Can I stop by for a bit before lights out?
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Excited to see my bromio here
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Welcome Austin, you're in the right place if you're wanting to learn, grow, and find some amazing peeps
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! ! partytime! Excellent!
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! ! partytime! Excellent!
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A1. Super positive!! I wrote a blogpost about how social media changed my life for the better: https://t.co/FP9nYbJ7lu
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Why is it so hard for news to cover all the amazing things that are happening? would be a start
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A1. Super positive!! I wrote a blogpost about how social media changed my life for the better: https://t.co/sbNfhQhhzS
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Meh was entered into the OED a few years ago. I think yes!
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i.e. Twitter. PLN platform/celebs airing rants. IG:life thru pics/kids bullying. FB: keep in touch/political rants
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Don't rub it in Lindsey, many of us are suffering from LoSB
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A1 I'm switching conjunctions to 'and': Yes, I have a positive & negative reaction. Why? The topic is varied, complex.
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returned from Nashville last night, now I need to recuperate
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Q2: What is the teacher's role in developing students' responsibility around social media use? https://t.co/FtFdAArMcD
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ok, so there are platforms you go to for specific things, is that purposeful for you?
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My Facebook is where my family is, and Twitter is where my work folks are. Instagram is a merger of both!
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Someone from said "FB is who you went to HS with, Twitter is who you wish you went to HS with" hehehe
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A1: Love Twitter (professional). Love blogging. FB for family and friends. Insta for family and friends
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A2: Never make assumptions about what Ss learn at home. If preparing Ss for success, it IS our role to teach responsible use
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A2) Share horror stories about people who leap before they leap and ruin their lives, including my own mistakes.
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Teacher must be a good role model 4 Ss. Teacher needs to teach S appropriate online norms. https://t.co/yxV7TuJkTe
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Q2: What is the teacher's role in developing students' responsibility around social media use? https://t.co/FtFdAArMcD
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what is it about these platforms that allows for that? There are purposes for platforms
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A2: We all have a responsibility in helping our Ss use , modeling and .
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A2: Have authentic discussions about responsible use of social media. Show students how to build their brand & community.
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A1: For me it is a little of both... neg because I'm old school but pos because of all of the added benefits
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Welcome the to tribe Austin!
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A2 hi all! it's a brave new world we are in. We need to meet kids where they are and teach responsible use of social media.
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I have a couple of aspiring rappers that I'm trying to teach the power of branding.
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A2 Using social media as platform for learning and/or sharing? Responsibly exploring why's & how's vs. possible pitfalls is key
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A2b) Allowing time for Ss' presence development, side-by-side troubleshooting any hurdles.
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I use both Twitter and FB for learning, with a tiny bit of grandmother thrown in . https://t.co/v5URiSWkuV
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My Facebook is where my family is, and Twitter is where my work folks are. Instagram is a merger of both!
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a2:Ss must learn to have online convos & how to respectfully have discourse! Many adults need this too! https://t.co/pjR3mVAXBX
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Q2: What is the teacher's role in developing students' responsibility around social media use? https://t.co/FtFdAArMcD
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A2: Ts should help students see the positive potential & give an environment for practice (edmodo, g classroom)
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A2: In stages - Primary, teach safety, etiquette, basics. Middle/Upper - how to use it to grow, learn, make connections
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A2. The same as developing responsibility in social circumstances-what they put out there has consequences for better or worse
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Can I just say, I watched Cue speech again, huggin haters really spoke to me at this point
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A2: been working w/ our counselor about creating something to help the Ss be more cognizant of their social media presence
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in-school practice makes a ton of sense. Edmodo has huge potential but seems underutilized in many places.
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So glad to have you, miss our hallway convo's
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I think even primary Ss can use tech as a tool 4 learning https://t.co/4AO1pnNDcH
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A2: In stages - Primary, teach safety, etiquette, basics. Middle/Upper - how to use it to grow, learn, make connections
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Yes! Teaching students how to build "their brand" is so important! Many adults need this too. https://t.co/Uoa1uWxxrc
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A2: Have authentic discussions about responsible use of social media. Show students how to build their brand & community.
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I wonder how we might impress on Ss the permanency of things on digital footprint
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A2 AB gives Ss a platform 2 respond in open forum format. Allows Ss to practice appropriateness in writing responses.
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Now I'm intrigued to ask for ~140 more characters about the something you & the counselor are creating. Do tell?
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Have an HR person come and share stories of how people create very poor online resumes with their footprints.
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Don't underestimate yourself Austin- you are in a Twitter chat so you can't be too "old school"!
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Those Ss need to know the long term implications of their social media! It's so hard for them to grasp! https://t.co/AcU6joByta
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A2: been working w/ our counselor about creating something to help the Ss be more cognizant of their social media presence
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I agree! Ss can learn without increasing digital footprint. Edmodo & G classroom are private so no footprint
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Interesting starting point, I wonder if a Ss is <10 if that would still work...
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welcome to the friendly lead 2nite by https://t.co/qkixVkycLe
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Don't underestimate yourself Austin- you are in a Twitter chat so you can't be too "old school"!
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Bettah late than nevah. I'm here. Now to attempt catch-up.
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Exactly. Ss need to see the positive potential with social media. https://t.co/XShzdSHxin
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A2: Ts should help students see the positive potential & give an environment for practice (edmodo, g classroom)
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I keep forgetting that not everyone deals with 16 year olds all day.
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A3. CommonSense Media, my in Voxer...
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A3: I like to use resources that promote genuine dialogue around topics. Will post some in 3...2... https://t.co/2uFylZcapg
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A2: We should teach responsible use. One main reason I leave my Twitter public is to model for Ss https://t.co/8p4a4ZfmGf
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Q2: What is the teacher's role in developing students' responsibility around social media use? https://t.co/FtFdAArMcD
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. keep pushing them. The rap world needs good managers & producers, too. “I’m a business, man.”
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A3: Start the year with a paper & pencil art project. Comment modeling on G classroom. Digital Citz lessons mixed in
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Yes! Both are great learning playgrounds! Lessons can be learned in a safe place. https://t.co/fBfve7f7RO
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I agree! Ss can learn without increasing digital footprint. Edmodo & G classroom are private so no footprint
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Agreed - However, I feel many primary teachers assume their kids will learn safety from home - and are wrong.
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A3: Enthusiasm and support of Ts who try; Share what I learn; Follow new eggs; train others https://t.co/X49L8JmUzY
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A2 also gives Ss a platform 2 respond in open forum format. Allows Ss to practice appropriateness in writing response
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I confiscate their filthy lyrics and use them as leverage to succeed in my class. Cheap shot, but works.
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may e have Ss do a little ego surfing? Google themselves?
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at this point we've got the what we want to cover, now trying to work on the how
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LOL, true, but for HS, definitely a worthwhile endeavor
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Thanks! Just trying to get with times and learn!
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That's another interesting idea. I'm curious what they might find
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YEAH!!! I will be at the STEAM edition too! Can't wait!
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A2 Model appropriate etiquette at all times. Ts are always under scrutiny. Explain consequences and positive outcomes.
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So true! We can't make any assumptions. Equity is tossed out the window the second they leave! https://t.co/mB3iPDwOzS
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Agreed - However, I feel many primary teachers assume their kids will learn safety from home - and are wrong.
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but I will definitely share what we come up with, and all input is very appreciated
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A1 I've been immersed in social media since the 80s ("online community," then.) So it's really a way of life 4 me.
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A3 Cherry-pick negative activity on social media to demonstrate what not to do. Judo flip into positive lesson.
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A3: BrainPop & Common Sense Media, also made a simple GForm for my Ss just to give me an idea of where to start the convo
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Never be afraid to have Ss Google themselves! Know thy digital footprint! https://t.co/zWNDrf3Jjt
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may e have Ss do a little ego surfing? Google themselves?
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Must have been different in Unix!
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A2:I don't add Ss 2 my personal IG or Ps 2 my FB.When they ask why not I explain boundaries & concept of privacy.Ss are baffled
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That seems like a sensible order of operations. If the how employs social media, all the better, in my view.
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A2 Teaching social media is like teaching about any interpersonal interchange. But the cues are non-traditional.
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A3: Start dialogue with, “social media is a great way to miscommunicate how you feel & misinterpret how others feel.”
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All those Facebook debates about 4X2-6X0 can be used to segue into GEMDAS discussion. Immediate S engagement!
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A3 has tons of resources on his page of resources. :)
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You bring up a good point, what are some thoughts for Ts and Ss personal boundaries w/social media?
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That describes my rapping students, both from Shell Beach. not hard core at all.
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This definitely works best with the judo flip. Awesome idea! https://t.co/g1yxGODnkh
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A3 Cherry-pick negative activity on social media to demonstrate what not to do. Judo flip into positive lesson.
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I remember when Mosaic came out. It was like the digital clock and velcro all in one!
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Common Sense media is the place we look to for our Dig Cit needs
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A4. Any and all that give students a window into the world and provides them with an authentic audience
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Agreed.
HS student once told me, “I’m a business, man.”
My reply: “You have a horrible marketing manager.”
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A3 Common Sense Media is good, but nothing beats the street smarts of personal immersion.
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A4: I've seen 2nd-12th grade use variations of Twitter and Snapchat digital/paper versions, great format
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A4: BLOGGING (such a powerful tool for giving purpose/authentic audience), Twitter for communication with "real world"
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A3 I love this thinglink collection of Common Sense Media resources, organized by grade span: https://t.co/dsChOzABkb
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Just heard that Ellen is doing a bit on TV where she checks her fans Facebook pages out & shares during the show
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that was a quiet little gem you tried to sneak by me (: Excellent point
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A4 anything that exemplifies what you are focused on- positive or negative. Age- Appropriate content, of course
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A4: My Ss have Twitter, Youtube, and blogs, all for HS biology. I still haven't found a LinkedIn angle for the subject. Soon.
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True and I understand, and I only ask because I get this Q a lot
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A4 It's difficult to imagine any that would not be adaptable. It's about the content.
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A4 Twitter for note-taking / tracking a conversation seems interesting. Kids looking for / sharing resources. Anyone do?
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A4) Having an LMS like is a great way to have Ss use social media. They post/comment/share in this walled garden
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A4 If digital citizenship is really just variation of citizenship, isn't Q asking type of media to use? I say any, potentially.
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Yes - blogging is something I would like to see Ss, Ts and Admins start doing more
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A4: S engagement goes up with social media! A screenshot of a relevant FB, Insta, SnapChat, Tweet can give a lesson street cred
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Not w/Twitter specifically, but sporadic experiments w/other backchannels: Todaysmeet, 81dash, Padlet, GAFE.
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A3: Common Sense Media, BrainPop, Teachable moments when Ss screw up
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I think I have one more thing to give yourself the rapping edge https://t.co/AORVXGk95j
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A4: S engagement goes up with social media! A screenshot of a relevant FB, Insta, SnapChat, Tweet can give a lesson street cred
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I like thinking of an LMS as a "walled garden". A lot of Google Apps for Ed is in the garden too! https://t.co/aUxp9d19dQ
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A4) Having an LMS like is a great way to have Ss use social media. They post/comment/share in this walled garden
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A4: I'm open to trying all different formats, looking at what gets the Ss most interested & motivated to participate
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I'd love to see how to do Twitter in the "paper world" for my elementary kids. Do you have any examples/resources?
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Great goodness that's beautiful
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yep makes sense. Back channels actually a great way to teach the practice in a safe way. Very cool.
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A lesson I never want to stop learning
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I know a guy who has Twitter stickies that bring Twitter into the paper world!
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I've seen post it notes on a classroom wall. Each post it is a "tweet." Thoughts?
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A5: I had my students blog original math problems or solutions to problems and interact through comments (agree, disagree, why)
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A5: I love social media, like tech, that enhances or provides opps that Ss wouldn't have otherwise. experiences
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I totally agree!! They are usually more engaged when social media is incorporated
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A4 Value in dialogue to hash out pros/ cons w/any media class might use. Whose experiences can we tap? What can we imagine?
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At the HS, most kids already have those. I have put class accounts on iPads b4 & it Helped w/managing content
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A4: Edmodo as an introduction, Digital portfolios where students can comment, want to try blogging next!
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A5: I sometimes use my blog as a vehicle for instruction. Great for sub plans too. Sample here: https://t.co/B4nCeQOko3
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Bad exprnc of Ps discussing me based on my FB posts. Prefer 2 not worry abt censoring in case Ss or Ps are seeing
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. speak kids language https://t.co/6iyNK0aG6m
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I totally agree!! They are usually more engaged when social media is incorporated
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A5 1) summarize learning in 140 characters or less 2) create a fake Twitter account for historical figure (tweet in character)
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A5: Never personally used Twitter with Ss, but know Ts who used class accounts with K-8. Any experience with this out there?
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Ahh, yeah, there is also those things. Good point
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Aaannnd, I'm out. Been up since 3. G'night, all.
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A5: TALK about it! It's part of life. I read this article my friend tweeted, I saw this comment on FB, NASA posted on Insta...
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A4 I use Twitter to post pics of class activities. And YouTube to publish their vid projects. And piktochart for Infographics
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Like it! Maybe do a Padlet version? Then they can start a new Padlet for Twitter Chats, , etc.
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Good one -- and getting better! Can now include images :)
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Have you tried ? Have a "wall" with a link only the Ss have access to? Or Google Classroom.
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Oh yes, Padlet, seesaw, Paper53, mynotes, all kinds of great ways
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Omigosh!! I'm planning on doing a historical tweet off next year for HS Ss!! 1/2 https://t.co/mSiEMOaQis
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A5 1) summarize learning in 140 characters or less 2) create a fake Twitter account for historical figure (tweet in character)
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Haha! I just put down too!
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They are going to do a Twitter chat debate as their character. 2/2
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A4: Whatev as long as its relevant & meaningful.Ss see thru any "set up" i.e. my class IG acct = bust.Ss thought I was "spying"
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A5: Had Ss make Facebook profile pages for historical figures of US history; Edmodo as a collaborative tool;YouTube/TeacherTube
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Another one you can share together is ! Drawing possible with it for the littles.
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Great examples in history classes 7-12. Twitter exp abound in this content
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I keep wanting to do the where students talk on Twitter with scientists.
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A5: my goal is class Instagram, Ss post pics or vids of lab experiments, engineering projects
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A5) someone mentioned LinkedIn earlier. Could be fun creating a profile in lieu of doing a biography. Maybe?
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4th graders did an app smash for reports, had to share out to management, they rocked it
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Q for How do you address parent concerns when using social media in class? Feels like parents ALWAYS breathin down my neck!
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My students have also used padlet for sharing resources
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I always wondered what that chat was LOL
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Could be applied in so many areas - love the "tweet off" https://t.co/dFFaEXlw5v
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They are going to do a Twitter chat debate as their character. 2/2
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. have to have a plan and support from Admin Depends on age of kids too https://t.co/oePGu0brFx
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Q for How do you address parent concerns when using social media in class? Feels like parents ALWAYS breathin down my neck!
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I had zero buy-in on the less "authentic" social media platforms.Trying to harness interest of middle schoolers
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A5) mentioned class insta page. Would be great way to get kids/parents talking about day. Anyone do?
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Oooh. That was me and that's a great idea! Thanks!
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Same here. Parents are so averse to social media use by Ss. Educating parents is a full-time job. *sigh*
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Quoting myself from 4/4, "Lead w/*why* when responding to resistance. Purpose can motivate, inspire, persuade."
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A6: I don't. Biggest hold back is fear of accountability-if Ss say something (even if I don't see it) am I somehow accountable?
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A5: On FB, no - that is my personal zone. I'd be good with Twitter - but not many 5th graders with Twitter accounts.
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plus you could totally mess w/ people haha "Ben Franklin wants to connect with me?!?"
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YES!! love this idea! I can only imagine how creative the Ss were with that!
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A6: Oops already sorta answered this. I corresp. w/ Ss thru GClassrm and on GDocs. Class IG acct but mostly unused, no interest
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A6: Yes, here via class hashtag, within comments of their blogs and Youtube channels. It's fun. More real for all.
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A4. Instagram sensory walks, tweet offs, face
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A6: Connect with students /and/ parents with . It builds community and engagement.
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A6: On FB, no - that is my personal space; On Twitter - Sure, but not many 5th graders with twitter accounts
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A6: In HS, I created public FB account for Ss, Ps, and Admin it was great, but closed after awhile too much info
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Communication is huge with happy parents (or happy anyone!). Always lead with the "why". Great advice. https://t.co/8sqjkCrAdm
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Quoting myself from 4/4, "Lead w/*why* when responding to resistance. Purpose can motivate, inspire, persuade."
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. check out what is doing with Social Media using https://t.co/g7hGP8L0TR
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A6: Yes, here via class hashtag, within comments of their blogs and Youtube channels. It's fun. More real for all.
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Yes! Where is the line? How can we be guaranteed we won't be blamed? https://t.co/CPaWFMoIGq
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A6: I don't. Biggest hold back is fear of accountability-if Ss say something (even if I don't see it) am I somehow accountable?
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A6: no, actually keep my FB under maiden name so harder for Ss to find me, do have a class Twitter where Ss can ask ?'s
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A6: I'm with , I don't connect with Ss because I fear what they will post & accountability for having seen it.
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IG is the final frontier for me. I feel that it lacks reciprocity, more attention seeking than anything.
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I saw you go there in an earlier response ;)
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I forgot about Remind! Ha! We have embraced it as the primary means of quick communication.
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I feel we've got to do better as Ts w/ educating Ps about social media too. We did P workshop on DLDay 1 year
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A6 cont: Clarification: the Ss had no interest in my class IG account. Feedback was they're annoyed by adult infiltratation.
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A6: Now I accomplish same goals with ClassDojo, and it's my random selection and blog
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FB only happens upon S request after they graduate. It's my personal space.
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A6 Do class pages on school site fall under social-media umbrella, or does they fall short of threshold of edginess?
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Try POSTING their profiles (actually printed on paper) and Ss go around & comment w/ sticky notes
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that's what I'm worried about if I start one with my classes
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A6. I'm tryin to get my teachers to use Twitter and hashtags, and participate in twitter chats that are alla bout their PASSION
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Parent social media workshops are a fantastic idea! https://t.co/ag9piU1385
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I feel we've got to do better as Ts w/ educating Ps about social media too. We did P workshop on DLDay 1 year
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yes! FB is my personal space, not even friends w/my MS/HS cousins because they have friends at my school
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A6 DistmOff directs Ts not to connect w/ Ss on SM. I don't follow Ss on Twitter. I have 2 Twitter acct 1 for PD other 4 school
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We started our district Ts with learning Twitter as a way to celebrate & publish THEN we will push PD next
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I had a simile rule when teaching HS: I’ll friend you after you graduate college or trade school.
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A6: Everything but FB is public mainly bc of it's "adding students" stigma. Someone has to model 4 them https://t.co/xUocTFw768
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YES YES YES! can't recommend this enough! Join the slow chat all week long!
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Great Q! I define social media as a digital space where interaction/content sharing occurs, so by my def yes!
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YES! We have a teen with strong opinions and active on social media. She works hard to navigate it appropriately.
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these had a great turn out. So many misconceptions addressed and it showed them how to monitor Ss accounts
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I asked a S about the High School Twitter, and he was like... "umm I don't follow my school on Twitter" https://t.co/hn7rfRhGOu
