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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:01 PM EST

Welcome to #IOLchat! Who is joining in today? #onlinelearning #onlineteaching #InsideOnlineLearning

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:02 PM EST

Hello from Colin Easom with Pima Medical Institute Online #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:02 PM EST

Hello #iolchat ... Glad to be back in the chat in 2017 =)

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:03 PM EST

OMG we're BOTH attending #iolchat at the same time? It's a new year miracle ;)

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:03 PM EST

YAY!!! We are both here at the same time with @CenterOnlineEd =) #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:03 PM EST

@ceasom @jshamsy Great to see you BOTH! :) #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:04 PM EST

It can't be... but it is!! =) #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:05 PM EST

Paul from Shaw U. joining (but may be called on to register a student) #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:06 PM EST

Hello Paul! Great to have you in the chat today (totally understand if you have to step away). :) #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:06 PM EST

Hi Paul...Happy 2017!! #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:07 PM EST

Q1 coming up ... today's topic: Selecting EdTech for Your Online Classes #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:08 PM EST

Q1) Are you using any new (to you) #edtech in your Spring courses? Or planning something for later this year? #iolchat

massignmenthelp Jan 11 @ 12:10 PM EST

Project based learning https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk #iolchat #LDchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:11 PM EST

A1) I'd like to bring in more social media - perhaps a Snapchat image to express a key concept #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:11 PM EST

A1 New2me #edtech for Spring? Not yet. New to Ss likely: @soundcloud & @padlet Also may need to revisit @Animoto #IOLchat

In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @SoundCloud, @padlet, @Animoto

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:12 PM EST

Have you tried this, yet. Colin? Seems like it might be an interesting new way to connect. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:12 PM EST

A1) Am not using any new #edtech ..actually trying to simplify a bit & start evaluating from an ID viewpoint what is working or not #IOLCHat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:13 PM EST

How are you using SoundCloud and Padlet? Animoto is a favorite with my students and their projects. :) #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:14 PM EST

Simplification and functionality are good ID objectives. #IOLchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:12 PM EST

A1) Am not using any new #edtech ..actually trying to simplify a bit & start evaluating from an ID viewpoint what is working or not #IOLCHat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:14 PM EST

I share your desire to simplify! We need to do this every once in a while - assess value of what's in use before moving on #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:14 PM EST

I'll have to check out the @Animoto software --maybe good for making video quality better... #iolchat

In reply to @philosophypaul, @Animoto

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:14 PM EST

Not tried this yet but planning on trying in in my #edtech class in March #iolchat

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AssignmentHelpN Jan 11 @ 12:15 PM EST

17 for ’17: Experts on E-learning & EdTech Trends for 2017 https://t.co/I9aiwWWsrV #iolchat #LDchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:15 PM EST

Do you find some #edtech gets in the way of learning? #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:15 PM EST

A1) New LMS is finally in effect! Seems to be much more robust, but we are all feeling the learning curve this week. #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:15 PM EST

Using Soundcloud to have Ss post their critical thinking plans. Using Padlet to have Ss see problem-solving answers #IOLchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:15 PM EST

Problem with pre-designed course shells -- can't make too many changes =( #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:16 PM EST

Have gotten good response from using Voki videos for lesson intros in the #edtech class I teach #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:16 PM EST

I find most students don't use it =( #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:16 PM EST

They do create limitations. Esp. for instructors who aren't involved in course design. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:16 PM EST

Always fun to have to learn a new way of doing things -- hopefully a variation on the same theme #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:17 PM EST

Indeed! All the same components seem to be in place...somewhere... ;) #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:17 PM EST

Voki is great. I use, but not "new" to me. #IOLchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:16 PM EST

Have gotten good response from using Voki videos for lesson intros in the #edtech class I teach #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:18 PM EST

So far, but we only started on Monday... #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:19 PM EST

Q2) How do you make decisions about trying something new? What are the biggest factors in decision or selection process? #edtech #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:20 PM EST

LMS launch Monday. Big learning curve ahead. #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:20 PM EST

Absolutely - even when they are similar there's a lot to learn. What LMSs are you moving to and from? #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:21 PM EST

Your LMS launch Monday. Big learning curve ahead. #IOLchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:22 PM EST

A2) Will they use it? What value does it add? Is it worth their time? #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:22 PM EST

Ahhh! Yes indeed. I thought you were commiserating with your own transition. ;) #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:22 PM EST

A2) Important factors in choosing new #edtech - will it convey the concepts, is it fun & cost effective, students have easy access? #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:22 PM EST

A2 Hope to look beyond lure of new to functionality and open source. How will #edtech engage Ss and facilitate SLO achievement? #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:24 PM EST

I think "will they use it?" is huge here. We can build and adopt, but ... #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:24 PM EST

I think you nailed it Paul..how does it fit into objectives, is the engagement desirable? #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:24 PM EST

With new #edtech time-on-task important for Ss and Ts and may override fun factor. #IOLchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:22 PM EST

A2) Will they use it? What value does it add? Is it worth their time? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:24 PM EST

Cost effective is another one...and easy access. Sometimes edtech can be very frustrating - defeats the purpose #Iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:25 PM EST

Yes...adult learners especially want to get the task done..no time for "just hanging around." #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:26 PM EST

And "student access" @ceasom! Does it integrate with LMS or other portal? Separate sign in? Will they have to pay? #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:26 PM EST

Learning curve is another factor to consider. Too high and no-one will use it no matter how good it is #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:26 PM EST

Nice thing about a lot of edtech is they have rich mobile sites which is helpful for learners on the go #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:26 PM EST

LMS integration - yes! Important indeed. Big frustration when it doesn't. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:29 PM EST

Q3) Have you experienced any #edtech misses or fails? Anything that just didn’t work and had to be removed or replaced? #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:29 PM EST

When #edtech has poor LMS integration functionality may be low or require additional off-site work that adds time and frustration. #IOLchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:26 PM EST

LMS integration - yes! Important indeed. Big frustration when it doesn't. #iolchat
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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:30 PM EST

Agreed! Direct relationship with getting out of the LMS and "losing them" #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:30 PM EST

Agreed! The extra time and frustration isn't worth it #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:30 PM EST

A3) module videos, https://t.co/bSKOWjnMxX, Twitter =( #iolchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:31 PM EST

https://t.co/z799MLIe6F didn't work for you? My students love it #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:31 PM EST

A3 Earlier LMS versions lacked the plug-in capability for using Turnitin. Problem. Later LMS versions resolved. Miss until a hit. #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:32 PM EST

That is a great list! Twitter was the same for me ... tried for a couple of years, but it wasn't to be. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:32 PM EST

I like it too..but nobody signed up..the LMS does have a calendar..so maybe it was repetitive #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:32 PM EST

LIke that phrase "miss until a hit" - sometimes problems can be solved with new versions, tweaks. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:33 PM EST

Think it is cultural..if only one prof. is doing it..it is "out there" and so most Ss don't know what to do with it #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:33 PM EST

Alignment..alignment...and....alignment =) #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:34 PM EST

I haven't tried Remind - great point here that no one tool is going to be universally successful though #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:35 PM EST

Important observation: #edtech can have a community value. Too much new #edtech can distract from the objectives. #IOLchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:33 PM EST

Think it is cultural..if only one prof. is doing it..it is "out there" and so most Ss don't know what to do with it #iolchat
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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:35 PM EST

Absolutely! I agree!! #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:37 PM EST

@jshamsy Yes! When it's an "extra" (not aligned, not filling a need of some kind) it takes away from the rest. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:39 PM EST

Q4) Who is involved in selecting #edtech for your online courses? Where do you go for information about things you want to try? #iolchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:40 PM EST

A4) the University or me as the instructor. Lately word of mouth or an internet search if I have specific need #iolchat

ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:42 PM EST

A4) Faculty have freedom to use just about any #edtech they want in their courses. Program directors & ID team can have input too #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:42 PM EST

A4 #edtech selection may be influenced by PD but at discretion of Ts. Go to? Twitter chats, PLN, conferences like @OLCinnovate #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:43 PM EST

What's something you heard about recently and decided to try (or find out more about). Word of mouth is great for edtech! #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:43 PM EST

A4) Sources of new #edtech = social media feeds, chats like #iolchat, word of mouth, etc.

jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:43 PM EST

Hey #iolchat. Looks like an interesting conversation. I’ll jump in. I’m Jayme, Asst Prof of Ed & Coordinator of @LRU_MSOTID.

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:44 PM EST

Wow! That sounds amazing (and a little unusual). Great that faculty members can initiate edtech ideas and application. #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:44 PM EST

Great list of inspiration sources! Are you going to the upcoming OLCInnovate? #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:44 PM EST

In one of the courses I am taking, we are using Trello..it seems to be pretty good for workload mgmt #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:45 PM EST

Hi Jamie! Happy 2017! #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:45 PM EST

Hello, Jayme! Thanks for jumping in. :) Hope all is well. #iolchat

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jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:45 PM EST

Same to you! I hope your new year is off to a great start. #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:47 PM EST

Hi Jayme. Paul with Shaw U. at the HP campus. Any snow your way? #IOLchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:47 PM EST

Dragon Speak cropped up in conversation yesterday with one of our faculty. Might have to try it! #edtech #iolchat

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jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:47 PM EST

To catch up: I look for tools that can help build presence in online courses, are easy for Ss to navigate, & are mobile-friendly. #iolchat

philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:48 PM EST

Reply: would like to go. Perhaps a virtual attendee. That works well. #IOLchat

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jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:48 PM EST

Hi Paul. We had 8-9 inches. Still have a few inches in some places. It’s been so cold! #iolchat

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jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:48 PM EST

I learn about new tools mainly through my PLN & from bloggers I follow. #iolchat

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:48 PM EST

Is that a tool related to accessibility? We're still not doing that so well as an industry. #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:49 PM EST

Jayme Sun moving your way to Hickory. Hope you get melt-out soon. #IOLchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:50 PM EST

Really like the "build presence in classes"rationale - this is something I need to do better, too. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:50 PM EST

Would be nice for transcription! #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:50 PM EST

Agreed - OLC does a nice job with virtual programs and including attendees in the conference experience. #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:51 PM EST

An interesting area & difference between celebrity instructors vs. just being more engaged w/Ss #iolchat

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TheJunctionRain Jan 11 @ 12:51 PM EST

#iolchat Hi, yes @jaymelinton incorporates nothing but new tech. Learn a lot from her courses and tech chats.

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:52 PM EST

Voice to text, and voice activated. Useful for email, grading, & discussions. Huge time saver #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:52 PM EST

Good point. Some #edtech may be appropriated for added tasks like #accessibility or #transcription #IOLchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:50 PM EST

Would be nice for transcription! #iolchat
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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:52 PM EST

Thanks for joining in! I think there's a lot of both happening out there. Depends on LMS, Ts, school... #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:53 PM EST

There's a bit of a consensus that having them all in one platform is preferred. #iolchat

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:53 PM EST

Interesting. Yes. Is the new #edtech for showboating or S-centered? Believe you answer the latter. #IOLchat

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:51 PM EST

An interesting area & difference between celebrity instructors vs. just being more engaged w/Ss #iolchat
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jaymelinton Jan 11 @ 12:54 PM EST

It’s warming up today and tomorrow. Should have a muddy mess by tomorrow afternoon. #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:55 PM EST

70 degrees and clear blue skies here in southern AZ. Pop on over for a visit ;) #iolchat

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:57 PM EST

Nearing the end of the chat hour. Thanks to @ceasom @jshamsy @philosophypaul @jaymelinton @TheJunctionRain -so many #edtech ideas! #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:57 PM EST

We didn't get hardly any snow in Atlanta...Yet everyone was off from school for two days?!? No fun #iolchat

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ceasom Jan 11 @ 12:58 PM EST

Great chat as always. Enjoy the rest of the week! #iolchat

In reply to @CenterOnlineEd, @jshamsy, @philosophypaul, @jaymelinton, @TheJunctionRain

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:58 PM EST

Always the show-off 😜 #iolchat

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TheJunctionRain Jan 11 @ 12:58 PM EST

#iolchat Not new, but I like the idea of Twitter chats for different classes. Ongoing chats, students add new info.

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:58 PM EST

We managed to escape snow forecast (and snowfall) here in SC, but it was cold!! #iolchat

In reply to @jshamsy, @jaymelinton, @philosophypaul

jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:58 PM EST

Thanks for the great ideas!! See everyone next week =) #iolchat

In reply to @ceasom, @CenterOnlineEd, @philosophypaul, @jaymelinton, @TheJunctionRain

CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:59 PM EST

Yes! RT @TheJunctionRain #iolchat Not new, but I like the idea of Twitter chats for different classes. Ongoing chats, students add new info.

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philosophypaul Jan 11 @ 12:59 PM EST

Thanks #iolchat and @Melissa_Venable for giving us some #Newyear ideas about New #edtech while savoring the old and true ideals.

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CenterOnlineEd - Moderator Jan 11 @ 12:59 PM EST

Really like the idea of a class-based Twitter chat! Wheels are turning ... #iolchat

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jshamsy Jan 11 @ 12:59 PM EST

...and tomorrow it is supposed to be mid 60s.... #southernweather #iolchat

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