#2ndaryELA Archive

#2ndaryELA is a group of middle and high school English Language Arts teachers looking to share ideas and best practices. We chat every Tuesday night at 8 pm EST using #2ndaryELA. We'd love for you to join us!

Tuesday August 15, 2017
8:00 PM EDT

2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT

What and where do you teach? Include a link to your blog if you have one. #2ndaryela
participatechat Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #2ndaryELA by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/7JVSn6BeQg
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Effective ideas for teaching vocab https://t.co/5ZSPBVSgGY #2ndaryELA #ELAchat #Teachwriting #edchat #k12 #onted
secondarysara Aug 15 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Teach middle school ELA and tutor high school! https://t.co/he4s6ngrrc #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Welcome Everyone! Kristy, co-moderator and middle school teacher. I blog @ https://t.co/4oVU89COk3 #2ndaryELA
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Tziri. I teach HS English in NYC. You can find my nascent blog @ https://t.co/QSKhAE6EAs #2ndaryela
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi #2ndaryela! I'm Kim from MD. In 2 weeks I'll be teaching Am Lit, Creative Writing & AP Lit. Here's my blog: https://t.co/bvKeL4aaqt
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I teach high school at an urban school in TN! I'm teaching a 10/11 split this year. #2ndaryela
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:03 PM EDT

A1: Blacksburg, VA. 9th, 12th, and 12th dual enrollment. #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thanks for the resources on choosing novels, Kim! I used your organizer with my book tasting today! #2ndaryELA
In reply to @ocbeachteach
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi! I’m Lindsey. I teach Eng II & II Pre AP in Oklahoma. #2ndaryela
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! I'm Jen and teach G7 ELA in MN. My blog is https://t.co/6CIzxRHZCU #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: How has technology changed what and how you teach #2ndaryela
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:05 PM EDT

That's awesome! I hope it worked out well for your students. #2ndaryela
In reply to @MellowEducator
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Tech has allowed to me create more engaging lessons and differentiate my content more effectively. #2ndaryELA
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Not sure about the what, but my lessons are def more streamlined and engaging. Forces me to think in diff contexts. #2ndaryELA
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: I feel I can be more innovative with LP, and Ss have a larger range of how they choose to learn. #2ndaryela
secondarysara Aug 15 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Tech changed how I teach > what I teach, like using G.Classroom, Edmodo, Quizlet, Docs, etc. #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT

It did! It was great! They loved trying out multiple books and the organizer created a way to remember what they looked. #2ndaryELA
In reply to @ocbeachteach
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A2: Big question! It's changed level of engagement, depth of learning + introduced new learning opportunities #2ndaryela
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Makes learning more fun and gives easier access to resources. Also improves collaboration. This year I'll be 1:1 #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 Tech definitely makes interventions and differentiation easier, providing Ss reading passages at their level is invaluable #2ndaryela
AngieKratzer Aug 15 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hi, #2ndaryELA ! I'm a high school English teacher from central NC. Here's my blog: https://t.co/eFPzULfUAp
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Technology has created a way for me to give instant feedback to students! It's also helped creation be normal in my class! #2ndaryela
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: Being a 1:1 iPad school completely transformed my teaching&I could never go back!Ss still need me but tech is an amazing tool.#2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q2: What’s your most creative use of technology in your classroom? #2ndaryela
MissIreads Aug 15 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Tech has changed the way we discuss in the classroom - I love having digital discussions using Padlet and GoSoapBox. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: I use tech to organize my lessons like a digital textbook see example https://t.co/KCf4sWU2Ka #2ndaryELA
secondarysara Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A2: Putting students in the teacher role more often, especially when they make their Grammar Videos (screencastomatic&slides) #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I've never heard of GoSoapBox... What is it? #2ndaryELA
In reply to @MissIreads
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Theme project with To Kill a Mockingbird. Uses Google Sites & other Google apps for ed. Challenging & meaningful. #2ndaryELA
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: I've used Twitter chats with my AP students. We discussed a poem with other Ss around the US - makes the world smaller! #2ndaryela
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: Ss presented new vocabulary info in a format of their choosing. Some used Slides, Powtoon, Snapchat, etc. It was interesting. #2ndaryela
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A2: I use digital interactive notebooks for our lit units. #2ndaryela
AngieKratzer Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I don't think I could ever go back to have one desktop in my classroom. Spoiled. #2ndaryela
In reply to @jen_roble
KeGaffigan Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A? my school is distributing tablets to each student this Friday. I’m thinking google classroom—here to see what others do! #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Q2 I'm really into hyperdocs right now! I like putting a lesson together in a single slide or doc! It helps student connect! #2ndaryela
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A2: The use of Numbers (spreadhsheet app). I'm able to provide every Ss a personalized learning plan for each unit. #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Q2 I'm really into hyperdocs right now! I like putting a lesson together in a single slide or doc! It helps student connect! #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q3: What are your favorite assignments to give your students that incorporate technology? #2ndaryela
AssignmentHelpN Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A Writer’s Guide to Difference Between Editing and Proofreading https://t.co/wq0uN2NDPQ #edulive #2ndaryELA #5thchat
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Can you explain how? #2ndaryELA
In reply to @jen_roble
AngieKratzer Aug 15 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: I edited live with my students when I was in the hospital We were on Google docs. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: My students enjoyed using Google Slides to create a digital graffiti wall about the novel we were studying #2ndaryELA
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A3: Book Snaps for annotation, collaborative Docs and Slides #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: They also enjoy using technology like QR codes. I am still learning a lot about technology in the classroom. #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 & 3 Breakouts are my favorite and most creative. My planning process: https://t.co/btJccZOeDV #2ndaryela
literarymaven - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 & 3 And resources if you want to create your own digital breakout https://t.co/szGanoRSA5 #2ndaryela
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A3: I have my Ss create Kahoots and other digital activities to help class review for vocabulary quizzes #2ndaryela
MissIreads Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: Interactive presentations. Ss had to create an infographic using Piktochart and get the audience involved using tech. #2ndaryela
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: I love assignments that encourage creativity and collaboration. Visual representations of thought. Makes Ss really think. #2ndaryELA
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A3: I had Ss research a Holocaust topic & create a presentation, which subbed an essay. Ss learned more w/o pressure of an essay. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q4: What do you do when technology isn't working properly or the internet is down? #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:20 PM EDT

My Ss have created digital board games, and they've had a blast. I like problem/project bad learning! Tech adds an element. #2ndaryela
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Always have a low tech backup! #2ndaryela
secondarysara Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: If I can't work around the problem, it's bonus reading time. Always a go-to backup plan. Ss always need more of that! #2ndaryELA
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Read! Or have class discussions or do a mini-lesson. There's always a back up plan. #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 Independent reading time! #2ndaryela
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4: Class discussions, reading, stations #2ndaryela
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A4 Lessons should always focus on standards. If tech isn't working I try to flip the lesson. I think quick and remain calm. #2ndaryela
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

#A4: I go back to the "old school" techniques. Also, when the technology goes down, our discussion increases significantly! #2ndaryELA
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A4: Always ALWAYS have a back up plan. Wifi goes down regularly. #2ndaryELA
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: I go back to the "old school" techniques. When the technology goes down, our discussion increases significantly! #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: Always ALWAYS have a backup plan. Wifi goes down regularly. #2ndaryELA
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4: I always try to be prepared with copies of texts and handouts. We have a lot of glitches with tech at our school. #2ndaryela
KeGaffigan Aug 15 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A4 depends. Usually I try to have something that gets them interacting with each other (giant stickies on the wall for respond) #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Where can I buy giant stickies? #2ndaryela
In reply to @KeGaffigan
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q5: Share your favorite free online technology resources. #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A4 Remain clam!! Especially when starting integrating technology! Remember that ELA is the focus and tech is a tool! #2ndaryela
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5: All the free resources @AppleEDU publishes. #2ndaryELA
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A5 Google!! Padlet. Kahoot. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5: Lots of information in these blog posts https://t.co/5MkP7v1I0v #2ndaryELA
literarymaven - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A5 I loved using @ReadTheory this past year for reading interventions, exposure to test questions, and practice writing #2ndaryela
MrsDark_knight Aug 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: I constantly follow a variety of hashtags on Twitter or FB groups for ELA and EdTech. #2ndaryela
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A5: Socrative, TED talks, NY Times Room for Debate #2ndaryela
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A5 I also love @Newsela! The free version is great and the pro version is better. Tool for article of the week! #2ndaryela
techmindedteach Aug 15 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A5: Quizizz, Autocrat extension, everything Google #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at next week’s chat #2ndaryELA
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Just search for giant stickies on Amazon? 😉 #2ndaryela
In reply to @KeGaffigan
jthompedu Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/kJF6nK3G6f for awesome background noise for writing. Also google in general. #2ndaryela
2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:32 PM EDT

And don't forget #2ndaryELA You can join us on FB to continue the conversation all week long https://t.co/5Vm1hu3Eqs
MellowEducator Aug 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT

I love the Facebook group! It's a lot more beneficial than the majority of professional developments I attend. 😀 #2ndaryELA
In reply to @2peasandadog
ocbeachteach Aug 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thanks @2peasandadog and @literarymaven for a great chat! #2ndaryela
jen_roble Aug 15 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Looking forward to next week's chat! Thanks for tonight's conversation. #2ndaryela
- 2peasandadog - Moderator Aug 15 @ 8:31 PM EDT
  
  Thanks for chatting with us tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at next week’s chat #2ndaryELA
MissIreads Aug 15 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A5: Padlet, GoSoapBox, Piktochart, Vocaroo, CommonLit, Newsela, ReadWorks, Dogo News, TED talks #2ndaryela