#21stedchat Archive
Our mission for our 21st century chat is to create a positive 21st century learning environment for our students by sharing resources and ideas that has worked in our classrooms. Join us every Sunday from 8:00-9:00 PM (EST) on Twitter using the hashtag #21stedchat. All are welcome!
Sunday February 14, 2016
Welcome to Topic tonight is discussing Digital Learning Day w/ & I. We will do a Q&A Please introduce yourself.
Dave from MI HS Science. Jill's co-host.
I’m Jill a Personalized Learning Director from NC and co-creator of
Dan Koch from Lecanto, FL here! Our district had a last month and it was a huge Edcamp style success!
Corey from PA, MS/HS librarian
That is awesome, tell us more
Mario from East Los Angeles. 6th grade ELA & Innovation Coordinator
Q1. What is Digital Learning Day and why do we have it?
Hi everyone, Rachelle from Pgh, Spanish teacher,
Sara --8th grade English teacher from Indiana
A1: Not really sure, but read about it in my PLN, want to learn more
A1. is a celebration of the great teaching and learning that occurs year round. Stories of success, overcoming odds, etc.
A1 is Feb 17th 2016. DLD began in 2012 as a way to ensure all Ss have access to high-quality learning opportunities.
A1: Depending on the school everyday is Digital Learning Day. Will there be a time soon we won't have to label a specific day?
hey., you are stealing my questions ;-)
Lance Yoder Tech Integration Coordinator Angola, IN
Oops. Got ahead of myself. Sorry
- The goal is to celebrate those cases where that occurs. That's what we do each year.
I'm Heather - I'm a middle school teacher-librarian in cold Hershey, PA joining in!
Hi Rebecca here, math and physics undergraduate student at Moravian College interested in teaching!
promotes the effective use of today’s digital content to improve the learning experiences for our Ss.
A1: is really about taking the time to reflect on how we utilize technology in the classroom and how we can move forward.
A1 is an opportunity to share and shout out successes.
Sort I'm late Mike from PA
A1 Day of activ aimed to educate/expand on opps for dig learn, teach/review day to connect w/othr
A1 it is a day to celebrate digital skills and party like it is 2013
A1: It is very important to share successful practices with others !
A1 Schools should regularly use digital tools to enhance learning, However not all schools use tech https://t.co/63YySxSck0
Taking the time to stop and smell the roses and share in the opportunities that DL has helped us create
I'm Allison a primary teacher from Texas. Thrilled that it is almost Digital day of learning
Thank you so much for joining us! It is awesome to have the expert here!
A1 it is also a great time to bring in community stakeholders to advance the student learning
A1: A way to share our successes and build awareness on current issues of digital learning/divide.
- Just trying to support and share some of the work we have highlighted this year! Thanks for highlighting it! :)
Maybe it will evolve into a day of sharing successful practices between schools https://t.co/NoLRuAxuiI
A1: Depending on the school everyday is Digital Learning Day. Will there be a time soon we won't have to label a specific day?
So important to build buy-in. Very powerful
So important to build buy-in. Very powerful
A1: Digital Day of Learning allows Ss and Ts an opportunity to connect and grow with tech
A1 also give a day to try new tech and let students gain experiences through play
Hi everyone, Joël - Pedagogical Leader in Callander, Ontario Canada
Hi Tom looking forward to discussing this topic on tomorrow night
A1: For some teachers, is the reason to go out of their comfort zone. And I LOVE it!
over 30 sessions, teachers chose their schedules and sent feedback thru google forms
Love the focus on play! Such a big part of discovery component for Students.
if there isn't play what are we actually doing
Most great things happen when we are outside our comfort zone https://t.co/icNTdMnVCL
A1: For some teachers, is the reason to go out of their comfort zone. And I LOVE it!
Q2. What resources will you be using on/for ?
I don't see a lot of this in MS/HS :(
nothing innovative has ever occurred from a comfort zone
we ignore play too often and only focus on tools Play allows all of us 2 take a step back & enjoy our learning journey
focusing on grades and tests have replace real learning.
A2 My Ts are 1:1 w/iPads or Chromebooks. They will be tweeting and celebrating with the tag
and reason with ourselves through the failing
A2: Explore coding with Scratch
A2 I will be using Jill Thompson's guide to DLDay on Amazon for a low low price of $29.99
A2: Explore robotics with LEGO EV3 kits ! Loads of fun !
A2: Some of my classes have been using to analyze evidence in Forensic Science.
A2 Truth be told, the kids will probably teach me just as much (if not more) than I teach them on
I think schools need to emphasize it as part of the learning process not only for Students but for Teachers.
Nothing wrong with that. They will love it!
A2 Maybe like last year :) and
A2 we are doing a variety of activities that we have been testing. Time to pull out the bells and whistles
A2 Have Ss create poems, lyrics or recreate a song that represents all the great things they have done in the classroom w/ tech
Might be doing some coding on our iPads
Time to stop having failing be the end step and instead the beginning process.
how many people are searching Amazon right now trying to find your mystery book
Create a class & have Ss share pictures of them using tech in the classroom. Continue to share the rest of the year!
Just found a bunch of resources following ! You all rule.
I am currently enrolled in a education course and I am definitely learning the significance of technology in a classroom!
I bet, wish we could have analytics for that.
I am a principal on detach. to the Ministry of Education. I accompany and coach principals throughout the province
A2: Also been communicating with and . Use and and more.
A2: let students control the class Twitter page
or create a class hashtag and post what is happening? Mine is
A2: Primary students will use class account to document learning and camera video for reflection at end of day
& All helped w/comm across state
I posted that wrote a book and people went nuts
Q3. How can we use to make a lasting impact on the school/district? How can we make everyday
A2: Plan on mashing new tech with previous tech too! Can't wait to launch Disney nature app too!
Pls Share! Free Course for Ts | Coaching Digital Learning https://t.co/xcnGtFr2Vb Registration is OPEN! Starts 2/15
A2: Can students post to a hash tag without a Twitter account?
Greetings to all from Prof Susan in IL. Glad to be able to participate tonight. Will read thru to catch up.
A2: Showing pics on IG and Twitter of Ss and Ts using tech. Coding, Google Classroom, , Kano Kits, and more!
Hey twitterverse wrote a new manual for how to rock your DLDay get it on Amazon today!!
That I don't know. You could use a todaysmeet as more of a private chat since it doesn't require an account.
No but you could use other back channels such as or They don't need accounts for those.
A3: I agree sustainability is something to consider when thinking of Partner up with others in school or PLN to help!
A3: One way is to compile the resources people celebrate. Create opportunities for Ts to share and train fellow Ts.
A3: Also, have Ss help! My class responsibilities include instagrammer of the day and show us an a cite/app you like daily! #
On Instagram you can. You could have them post it on Google Classroom and make a Doc of the best ones and post them!
A3 the idea should be that what happens on DL day should happen everyday. Why fail your students
We are 30 minutes away from tonight!
thanks! Our Ts, Ss and admin really like it!
A3: PLN, Parent's, Community, and student's excitement let's get everyone excited and involved in
A3: never stop the conversation. Have "now showing" wall in staff lounge w/Ts using tech. Have a school hashtag. Share!!
If you try something new on continue it for the rest of the year so it becomes a norm in your classroom
A3: is not just one day. Sharing globally is needed between Ts and Schools. So many great innovative ideas!
A3: Share and network ! Both for students as well as teachers ! Promote innovation, critical thinking https://t.co/aHCmqjUU5k
join and me as we discuss why is an awesome Valentine
Conversation, network or connect, learn and take a risk
A3 DL day focus on the students. We should focus on students everyday
Q4. What are the common obstacles educators come across with technology integration? How can we help overcome them?
A4: Lack of training! Train them.
A2 & A3 Exploring new digital possibilities year round, e.g., phones as interactive clickers for class period response at univ.
Nathan's Query of the night: if there is DL day, why isn't there a hand building Learning Day?
during lunch students can share out apps or web tools that they like to use
A4 lack of technology or quality of tech to have all students have access
A4:State, District, and School Visions on Technology are Unclear, Misguided, and Unknown.
Model & practice/share what u preach. Invite others in your room so they can see it in action & offer to help them in their room
A4: Willingness to take risk on new tech., training, and $
A4 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
It is easy to come up with reasons why tech integration is an obstacle, let's hear some solutions to help others too
A4. possibly being able to share with students how to effectively and appropriately use technology for educ purposes
a4: Pretty much summed up the biggest issue with tech integration. A misunderstand of what integration is.
A4 Ts need more time, work on own , some fear change and risk, need support, access to resources
A4:Create Tech Teacher Leaders in every school, not just at the district level.
Jill's Musing: have multiple classes work together in a project. Double the teaching power
? hand bldg?
My class did the Marshmallow Tower Bldg Challenge 2 wks ago. Does that count?
https://t.co/ctStuduhNp
Nathan's Query of the night: if there is DL day, why isn't there a hand building Learning Day?
A4: In my experience, we do not accompany teachers long enough after their prof. devel. Ongoing support and learning is a must.
A4: Fear of the unknown, Modeling by master teachers and encouragement to try
Q5. What is something you will be doing for on Feb 16th, 2016 ?
Thanks everyone for sharing, good night !
Jill's Musing: bring in community members help they have materials to help with them learning
make it research. Look at how soon the first group tests their design.
S's use their
s-phones & other tech before & after school, in universities, military & workforce. Why not teach them in school
Remind colleagues, the biggest shift for educators using technology is not skill set, it’s mindset. https://t.co/NizgcGvLjW
A5: Document what you learn on and have a way to share it with your , school, or district.
A5: Learning from others and failing forward
A4 Training & also time. At univ level, faculty over-extended at many schools.
Also need openness: learn new things, new ways.
A5 I not sure yet since the school I was going to rescheduled the event.
A6 Will be setting up Webex to teach a grad class remotely if we get more snow & roads aren't clear.
17th did I put the 16th!! Opps
Q5. What is something you will be doing for on Feb 17th, 2016 ?
Q5. What is a take-away that you had from tonight’s ?
A4 permission to make mistakes
Q6. What is a take-away that you had from tonight’s ?
A6: new resources, and new additions to my PLN - Thank You for sharing
A5 on a field trip w/Ss using for activ,others to collab/stay conctd
A6 Asked to teach grad writing class. Instead of scholarly wrtg, focusing wholly on digital: blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, eBooks.
A6 Jill is awesome duh. Nathan is smart. And Craig Yen is missing
A6. Thank you everyone for sharing what they do in their classrooms! Very helpful for a prospective teacher :)
A6 It is a year round event, have some new ideas! And make sure I plan a bit more
Next week's topic will be PD How Do We Make It Better and Personal? Join & I next week 8 PM ET US
Feb 30th? Love it! A perfectly virtual day!
in case you miss next week's chat the answer is Legos
A6: First time getting involved in a discussion on twitter, not just watching
A6:Biggest take away is to keep learning and sharing best practices!
Feb 30:
A perfectly virtual day!
Or a virtually perfect day!
Or both!
Once you start one, you will add many more to your schedule. Free PD!
One thing that helped me was to do multiple chats at once.
