#LaEdChat Archive | Participate

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to tonight's #laedchat! Tell us your name, location, and choose a GIF that best describes your personality!

participatechat Apr 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

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jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

James from Prairieville, Louisiana #laedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Hi, James. Paula here from New Orleans. I teach 4th graders ELA and social studies @JPPSS. #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @JPPSS

nnekawild Apr 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

#laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey, Paula...great to have you on board tonight! #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @JPPSS

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi James! Wiley from Baton Rouge! I do Technology Integration for the district. #LaEdChat

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi Maya @nnekawild it's good to see you! #LaEdChat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I like that. #laedchat #theforceisstrongwiththisone

In reply to @wileybrazier

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Welcome! I can't see your posts @nnekawild #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier, @nnekawild, @nnekawild

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Question 1 in 2 mins! #laedchat

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

You must practice to use the force! #laedchat

In reply to @jamesmccrary

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I'm saving this one! #LaEdChat

In reply to @wileybrazier

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Question 1 #laedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Somewhat tired after first day back from Spring Break. #LAedchat

laedchat - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Question 1 #laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I get that. I always seem to need PTO for after my vacation days! #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1: Have tried out Google cardboard and @aurasma a little bit in our school library and at conferences. Not with my Ss YET! #LAedchat

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

I've used Google Cardboard and Expeditions. Haven't tried the Samsung version but I like the commercial! #LaEdChat https://t.co/gGMbzfjWvq

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I LOVE using immersion tech at conferences. It makes it so much fun. @JaimeDonally introduced me to @Gamar last week. Too cool! #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @aurasma, @JaimeDonally, @Gamar

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: I've seen some elementary schools beginning to try out OSMO. #laedchat https://t.co/n6OYfkF04T

In reply to @jamesmccrary

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1: I've used Google Cardboard & Expeditions. Haven't tried the Samsung version but I like the commercial! #LaEdChat https://t.co/FDwPZpO06x

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I do like the @Samsung #gearvr, but the price point has me a bit stand-offish...is that a word? #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier, @Samsung

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@PlayOsmo is totally fun...& addicting, right @catherine_word? Their latest coding kit is also pretty cool. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier, @PlayOsmo, @catherine_word

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@Gamar looks very cool. Would it be useful in 4th grade? #LAedchat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @aurasma, @JaimeDonally, @Gamar, @Gamar

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#LAedchat Hi everybody! Chiming in late because I lost track of time.

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

And it is a pretty good price point to get Ss into immersion tech. #laedchat @PlayOsmo

In reply to @wileybrazier, @PlayOsmo

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Hi, Shelby. Glad you are joining us for #LaEdChat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Never too late...that's the beauty of twitter chats! #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Question 2 #laedchat

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A1: Google came out to our school to demo #GoogleExpedition with us last year. We were blown away. #LAedchat

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I taught Science, not English but hey, you've only got 140 Characters so... It's a word here! :p #laedchat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @Samsung

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I'm not sure of the terms of service/privacy statement just yet. That magic age number of 13 can be sneaky sometimes. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @aurasma, @JaimeDonally, @Gamar

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

But I will dig this week into those two items and see if it is compliant with COPPA...then let ya know. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @aurasma, @JaimeDonally, @Gamar

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

How was that experience Shelby? #LaEdChat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Ss loved using Google cardboard and really got into the “environment” they were seeing. Lots of ohs and ahs. #LAedchat

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: They were very surprised. They went in thinking it was going to be terrible, and walked away clamoring to do it again. #laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Hahahaha...#laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier, @Samsung

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Yes, the #Pioneer program! LOVE #expeditions and cannot wait for them to allow us to upload our own #expeditions into the app! #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2: In sessions with educators, They have been AMAZED by what's possible and the dialogue that it sparks! #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Agreed. It is so simple yet so powerful. Transporting people to distant places is magical. It is almost like teleporting! #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I always have to give them a minute to get through the ohs & ahs before I can even begin the #expedition. Super high engagement #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A2: As a Science guy, one of my favorites 360 videos to show in a session with teachers is this one: https://t.co/hsDnYeBMCW #LaEdChat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Think that is the most important part. It increases communication and improves positive discourse. #VR is a powerful empathy tool. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I think the most impressive part was the ability to switch seamlessly between student-led discovery and teacher-led instruction. #LaEdChat

In reply to @wileybrazier

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Our librarian is working on getting a class set of Google Cardboard and asking for old smartphones from Ps. Hopefully next yr. #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Question 3 #laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

That is so awesome. @srhill12, we need to put this one into practice next year. #laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier, @srhill12

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3: Like @srhill12 does! THAT'S COOL!! #LaEdChat

srhill12 Apr 6 @ 3:27 PM EDT

Sometimes an ELA teacher pops in your class for your VR trip to the moon! @katy_riley_eng

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

In true @google fashion, they think of small details for the end user. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @wileybrazier, @Google

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I don't think the two are mutual exclusive. Content doesn't have to be taught through direct instruction to be meaningful. #LaEdChat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3: I don’t know, but hope to learn more about AR and immersion technology. #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

That's how you do it. Crowd sourcing in your community for those smartphones can yield some BIG results. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Aurasma and Augmented Reality in the Classroom @coolcatteacher https://t.co/KlvvjgnuFu #LAedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Aurasma and Augmented Reality in the Classroom @coolcatteacher https://t.co/dD5GIHShWe #LAedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

The 20 Best Augmented-Reality Apps | Digital Trends https://t.co/5JObpyPhC8 #LAedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

The 20 Best Augmented-Reality Apps | Digital Trends https://t.co/cdzIfuiwXQ #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Love the answer...this one gets it. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3: It also cant be a special 1-time only activity. Ss live in an increasingly digital world, and we should be incorporating that. #LaEdChat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

That's the first step! Get into yourself and ways it can be integrated will jump out at ya! #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A3: I've been helping teachers with the new Louisiana Tech Readiness Standards to infuse content & tech. #LaEdChat https://t.co/nMDkXZJCeK

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

How to Transform Your Classroom With Augmented Reality | EdSurge News https://t.co/kYKhCZhVi8 #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

YES!!!!! Time to go beyond making the technology "disappear" and bring it to the front. It is a part of their daily lives. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

This is a very comprehensive list from @kathyschrock - Augmented and Virtual Reality https://t.co/C1rZdM8ZUo #LAedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

This is a very comprehensive list from @kathyschrock - Augmented and Virtual Reality https://t.co/2ZLbeldDDv #LAedchat

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

I'm very fortunate to be at a 1:1 school. I long for the day where we can provide all Ss with the same opportunities mine have. #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Question 4 #laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

#laedchat

In reply to @wileybrazier

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: That... is a great question that I don't have an answer for. 😂😂 #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

It is closer than we think. The access gap is narrowing every year...everyday. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I’m getting closer thanks to @DonorsChoose. Definitely have enough Chromebooks for 2:1 plus a few extras. #LAedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @jamesmccrary, @DonorsChoose

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Awesome! Share your donors choose link and we can retweet it out! #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @Sneffleupagus, @DonorsChoose

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Ss might have tech in hand, but the infrastructure... (reliable, unclogged internet, well-trained Ts who are on board, etc) #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

The shift from consuming to creation can be tricky. The most affordable option if you have devices is @cospaces_io. LOVE THEM! #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @cospaces_io

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Fair warning, question 5 coming up is a two parter...I just had to put in the follow up question! #laedchat

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Is the goal to demonstrate knowledge of how to build VR, or how to use VR as a vessel to deliver knowledge acquired? #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @cospaces_io

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Can't tell you how many horror stories I have heard schools/districts going 1:1 w/o adequate bandwidth, APs, or switches. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

4th Graders Create and Collaborate with Chromebooks https://t.co/1oLIjqo5td Ms. Naugle https://t.co/A9PDVCWif3 #LAedchat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

4th Graders Create and Collaborate with Chromebooks https://t.co/MZsSIjbAuV Ms. Naugle https://t.co/xmvhpoR7H3 #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Find those early adopters and keep them close! Right, @marthastickle @VirginiaDay08 @srhill12 @callawayn381 @MagistraRoy? #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @marthastickle, @VirginiaDay08, @srhill12, @callawayn381, @MagistraRoy

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

How about both? #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @cospaces_io

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Question 5 #laedchat

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @cospaces_io

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I love being an early adopter, but getting others onboard is a very slow process sometimes. That’s why I love my Twitter PLN. #LAedchat

In reply to @jamesmccrary, @Sneffleupagus, @marthastickle, @VirginiaDay08, @srhill12, @callawayn381, @MagistraRoy

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I approve of this GIF. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus, @cospaces_io

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: Biggest hurdle with any tech integration is getting all parties to accept tech as a meaningful education tool, not a gimmick. #LaEdChat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Very true, Paula. That's why I love my PLN...Twitter, EdCamps, & conferences! Something special ab being around like-minded peeps. #laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle, @Sneffleupagus, @marthastickle, @VirginiaDay08, @srhill12, @callawayn381, @MagistraRoy

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 cont: Need meaningful voices advocating for the needs of Ss, which now include tech proficiency. #LaEdChat

plnaugle Apr 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5: Find the biggest barrier for me is money, most others say money and then time. If I get a tool I’ll find time to integrate. #LAedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Totally. Some that dismiss have a static definition of "meaningful" & are not dynamic enough to understand meaningfulness to Ss. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A4: We need tech to help students do things they can't normally do. Like shrink them for science xperimts #LaEdChat https://t.co/k2I4ZekzJu

Sneffleupagus Apr 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

The money is there; it's a matter of convincing PTB to allocate resources to the appropriate channels. #laedchat

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#laedchat

In reply to @plnaugle

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

GO AHEAD SISTA PAULA!! #LaEdChat

In reply to @plnaugle

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YES!!! Just like Ts were told we were ALL reading teachers, we are ALL now tech teachers! #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

jamesmccrary Apr 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

And most of the time that can seem like an uphill battle...if the hill were Mt. Everest. #laedchat

In reply to @Sneffleupagus

wileybrazier - Moderator Apr 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A5: Another barrier, aside from money, can be administrative support. Some admins may not see the value and say it's play. #LaEdChat

In reply to @jamesmccrary