#ksedchat Archive
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Monday August 22, 2016
Are you ready for ? We're sharing our favorite apps & websites to use in class. Let's start the intros! https://t.co/OTzxcCIc7Y
I am excited. I am I am!!
Rachel Holopirek. 3rd grade at LaCrosse. Back from the Olympic break!
Lorena, 6th gr Social Studies teacher from Dodge City.
Greg from Buhler HS. ELA teacher and ready to chat a bit tonight.
Hello everyone, Melissa from Katy TX, my first day of school today! Can't wait to learn about some more great apps & websites.
Angie Boone middle school sped teacher from Cheney
Hello Everyone! Steven, a Middle School Assistant Principal from Missouri
hello there! Glad to be back!
Audrey. 7th grade social studies for Topeka Public Schools. Exhausted, but here.
HS Science from St. Louis, MO
Oops, Linn Elementary , Dodge City!
That was me today- awesome 1st day!
Danae, first grade in Hesston
Good evening ! I'm Brandi, an instructional coach. Happy Monday!
Same here! off to a great start
Sky from Phillipsburg, SPED K-2. We are 2 1/2 days into the 2016-17 school year
Hi Angie Boone! Glad you are HERE!
Hey everyone, Kara from Hutchinson, 6th grade!
Abby Morgan- instructional coach in Shawnee Mission School District. Excited to learn tonight
Hi ! I'm finally home and can participate! lol Well, if I can stay awake...;) Kara, HS Science teacher in SW KS
Lori, 2nd/3rd grade combination, Otis-Bison
Carmen- 5th grade from McPherson
Hello from Overland Park. First full Monday with Ss today! The train has left the station.
Nicole Casey, first year teacher for 7th grade ELA in Columbus! Hi all!!
Christopher from Atchison ms science
Hello! Jill from Cheney...7-8 SocStud & Ting a HS course this yr for Ss who want to be T
Thanks! Hoping to hear about some new ideas https://t.co/kfVdotre7W
Hey Rebecca! Glad you are here to share your wisdom!
Hello to you too! Glad to connect with some great educators from
Laura Gilchrist, Instr Coach in Kansas City, . It was a beautiful , kicking off 1st full week!
Woot! Stoked you're here! Long time no see. Thank goodness for Twitter and . :)
I hear someone got a BIG award today (heard it on Voxer) congrats!!
Hello all...6th grade ELA. I'll be in & out tonight.
We need to give a HUGE shoutout to who was named National Teacher today!!!
Jonathan, sped ed teacher
Abby!! I will meet you one day soon. Can't wait! https://t.co/C4DQjBTrmB
Abby Morgan- instructional coach in Shawnee Mission School District. Excited to learn tonight
right! Unfortunately my Samsung and hoot suite haven't been playing nice,you, so I might not be able to say much
They are great and excited little learners.
Nice! My standing desks are definitely hacks, but I like em!
Glad you had a happy 1st day!!
woot I see Story puppet!!!
Rachel, 4th grade, Hesston
Monica and Cassie are here!!
I won a grant for mine or I would have piece mealed mine together.
a little late, but Katy from Mo, 1st gr
What an awesome learning environment!
Enjoy! We've had Ss since Wednesday. :)
Does anyone else run a Samsung tablet a and ? My streams won't update routinely. Big problem with & !
Q1: What are your favorite math apps or websites to use in class?
(Remember this math tv show?) https://t.co/mdw0BpQIBJ
Jennifer, 4th grade in Dodge jumping in!
love this. I want to be in that class!
Nice work! I hope your ss like em!
Lucas AP/AD at Pleasant Ridge, sorry I'm late, kid duty
A1: Aleks is an awesome math program
Sandy Rempel K teacher from Buhler
A1: has an AMAZING website that my students LOVE!
Any apps by !! They are awesome and kids love them!!
A1: My ss loved prodigy math last year
A1: Honestly there are only two; and
Jeanette Brethour, Shawnee Mission Middle School AP
A1. I love but I'm also a huge fan of and my Ss love it as well!
A1: Math apps: Graphical Analysis from (it's science and math)
A1: Don't use it myself, but have set up for kids and can tell you they LOVE it! and play with it on their own time!
My Ss love to use any app with reflector so it's up on the board for all to see...especially as they learn how to write #'s
No so much a resource to use everyday, but these teachers made great videos to introduce concepts https://t.co/cjfu8G1uDm
10s frame mania seems to be the fav in my class! We get in some pretty heated comps! Lol!
Late to - just finishing up 1st Grade Ice Cream Social. So much fun!
A1- sum dog seems to be one of the Ss favorite app to use
Videos like these are great ways to get students engaged! Anybody know of any other math videos? https://t.co/Axe6nj6jsO
No so much a resource to use everyday, but these teachers made great videos to introduce concepts https://t.co/cjfu8G1uDm
Hi Nicole! We have a young T from Pitt St here at . Ms Smith-she's awesome! U know her? https://t.co/Xf9OFfvWp0
Nicole Casey, first year teacher for 7th grade ELA in Columbus! Hi all!!
Does anyone have any good math apps for extensions for Ss? Like 4th or 5th grade?
Kebra - Osage City-1st grade. 7 days in school. In and out tonight
A1: old standby, Khan Academy. Learning about Desmos
A1) My students always loved Funbrain
this sounds great will have to check out!
I'm not much help. First year teacher, day three.
A1: It's been awhile since I've taught math, but I liked Grand Prix Multiplication & Drag race Division
https://t.co/O6vqFdvUmT
A1: Don't use it myself, but have set up for kids and can tell you they LOVE it! and play with it on their own time!
A1: I don't really use any math apps specifically with ScoStud.
A big smile and welcome to you, Jeanette! https://t.co/MQFCi84avj
Jeanette Brethour, Shawnee Mission Middle School AP
A1: the math slides app on IPads is always fun and includes four people on one iPad.
my kids love khan academy lessons!
A1: Not an app or website, but good old fashioned multiplication & division bingo is still a hit with my Ss.
Math Playground was another highly popular one
I love Khan Academy great science videos too.
So thankful for all the answers to Q1. My 1st hour is MTSS Math & math is not Ms. Casey’s strong suit 😅
A1: is another one my students like. Not only for math.
Welcome to the profession!You will see a bunch of amazing educators in this chat!
A1: Not an app but I love connecting Ss with - I'm sure other grades do something similar.
ooh!! Sounds awesome I have 4 GT classes sounds like a good end of class activity.
A1 I love Study Jams for videos!
Q2: What are your favorite ELA/Reading apps or websites to use in class? (How about this reading show?) https://t.co/8xCAodCKcE
we love around the world and sparkle as well!! quiz/quiz trade, anything to get us moving https://t.co/jRkNhJJqAD
A1: Not an app or website, but good old fashioned multiplication & division bingo is still a hit with my Ss.
I use this one Ss love answering the trivia and sharing how much rice they donated. Interactive & relevant.
Tracy, COE at PSU zooming in late
A2: My ultimate favorite is ! Current events, kid friendly, for all grades!
Jeopardy game using PowerPoint is always a hit too!
A2: was a big hit with my kindergarten son.
A2: Read&Write for Google Chrome, NewsELA
McGraw Hill apps are free right now so I downloaded all of those and so far so good!
Tween Tribune was always a hit. Engaging Leveled articles
A2: We 💙 EPIC books app and Tumblebooks through the Ks Library!
A2: For manipulating text, filling out GOs and feedback, Notability is definitely one to get!
A2: are a couple of good ones.
no! I'll definitely look into this! Thanks!
Love using seesaw to have students record their reading- easy to document progress- also use for running records
yes! Love this app!! So much variety and lots of non fiction text!
I tried news-o-magic last year, realized it was an app that needed an subscription. Loved it!
A2 I ❤️ app smashing in ELA. are my faves!
A2: through the KS Library page, you can access Tumblebooks-great for littles!
A2: is a great current event website with news articles that are leveled for easy differentiation! Love it!
A2: I like https://t.co/Yqkw8lat7Y when trying to take complex text and adjust to students independent reading level. Not perfect
A2: electric company/schoolhouse rock videos (when up to date) are always great!
A2 Not necessarily ELA-specific, but I like using ! And is good for differentiating instruction.
https://t.co/ikiDgk6DVp
Love using seesaw to have students record their reading- easy to document progress- also use for running records
A2: is what we are going to use for blogging in our ELA class.
A2: is great, is a super resource, Story Puppet, and Endless reader app
I just learned about this week! Going to need to play with it some. Cool stuff!
A2: I like most of the apps that people have mentioned...also the "Grading Game" is awesome for practicing editing skills.
My Ss love , , and app smashing Book Reports from
A2: is great for spelling and vocabulary review!
I love (so do my students). So much fun! https://t.co/lQZJjeutVJ
A2 Not necessarily ELA-specific, but I like using ! And is good for differentiating instruction.
A2: Can't beat for tons of topics & I wonders.
yes! Forgot about this one!
A2-I like Adobe spark and Notability, easy to use
A2: Love using YouTube read aloud books. Actors are way better at reading picture books!
2: And I can never leave out A must have! Oh! And Awesome program for creating infographics!
Engaging, self-paced resource w/great hw and data features
For writing, used the National Geographic Photo of the Day and Earthcam for Ss to practice grammar concepts in creative way
A2 is AMAZING ❤️ Also my kids were so excited to become bloggers today!
I am sorry to jump in late. Jason from Buhler. HS ELA and FB coach.
School House Rocks are so fun! Magic School bus too.
A2: Eric from Frontenac running late today! We use for our reading!
storyline online is a great resource that has actors reading books
a2: ..so many options! I like to post our essential ? for Ps to respond to on our FB page after Ss do.good home talking pt
I am definitely going to look back at the archive after this chat! !
PS... updated their app so you ca. Now create infographics on the iPad and not just the web.
An app smashing guru and all around amazing human is ! Follow him! https://t.co/40Vv0DBmci
A2 I ❤️ app smashing in ELA. are my faves!
Brain Pop always a great choice.
A1: We use the ruler game on the web for ruler quizzing. It is fun to compete with the rest.
YES! I have learned so much from already and I've only followed him for a few months https://t.co/ICDxqdqtuB
An app smashing guru and all around amazing human is ! Follow him! https://t.co/40Vv0DBmci
A2 I ❤️ app smashing in ELA. are my faves!
The Ss do amazing work with this app in Jill's class, many future graphic designers https://t.co/sLSSFoty7R
PS... updated their app so you ca. Now create infographics on the iPad and not just the web.
Q3: What are your favorite science apps or websites to use in class? (How about this show?) https://t.co/OdedSuNG2L
Love piktochart I made vocabulary cards using this.
Science teacher husband says flipboard!
Help! I can’t favorite tweets fast enough! I just wanna spread the love 😅❤️
Mike Bohannon Pleasant Ridge Elem. Easton I often integrate math and spelling /vocab in my games and activities
has saved my life with presentations!!!! https://t.co/CqYN1IANys
Love piktochart I made vocabulary cards using this.
A1: I LOVE for math facts, for class work and for homework.
Love seeing ppl get it-that state lines don't & shdn't separate us as lifelong learners/teachers/global connectors!
Excellent! Do you know , another PE superstar!?
A3 study Jams videos📝 📓 Skype list
A3: so many. SkyView, Brain it On, Quantum Moves (last 3 apps)
A3: is a website / program we are using this year. Easy, engaging, and hands on!
A2 I have found .org to be the FREE website for reading! It moves students up and down and tests constantly.
Hello Mike!! So happy to have you join in!
A3: Scholastic Study Jams for videos!
A3: Crash Course can allow you to do some flipping of classroom or get Ss info when they miss class
https://t.co/eBC6wvk4cV
A3 I love using to showcase science experiments 📓
A3: NEWSELA for real world science connections
This tonight tho>>>. So many new ideas and resources!
Learning from others is the best thing about Twitter! https://t.co/MFHc0spMUK
Love seeing ppl get it-that state lines don't & shdn't separate us as lifelong learners/teachers/global connectors!
A3b: again, and 's Graphical Analysis are good for science and math
A3: Thursday nights at 8pm
Anyone have any good apps/websites they like to use for word work?
use Phet simulations occasionally for science; Crash Course with ; use probes for data
Excited to use Seesaw and happy to have so many of you to use as resources!!
sometimes you need to break out of the silo that is your state and connect with other great educators
Stemscopes looks interesting...checking it out now!
A3 not sure if this fits but I use the my incredible body app, the virtual heart app and the living lung app
Throw me some dates via DM!
Yes!!! We are an NGSS state, so definitely join in and get lots of good resources and ideas. https://t.co/9gbH6dOhaF
A3: Thursday nights at 8pm
I don't know anything about it YET. We are getting it in a couple of weeks
My Ss and their parents are already addicted to seesaw!! We are loving it!
I can't believe I didn't say this! Fridays in my class are all about
Stemscopes, science World, Rice University has amazing scenarios and science activities. Virtual labs nmsu https://t.co/68Rsv4fS3O
Q3: What are your favorite science apps or websites to use in class? (How about this show?) https://t.co/OdedSuNG2L
A3 for fifth grade! .nineppanets.org Ss can explore the universe
Heck yea! Now let's switch out 'State' for region or country!! Still true! https://t.co/dhSvqyHUqx
sometimes you need to break out of the silo that is your state and connect with other great educators
My 7th graders love it. They call me Miss Frizzle
I love showing them Phinneas & Ferb
Q4: What are your favorite social studies apps or websites to use in class? (Remember this show?) https://t.co/CMwVLvxMOF
Where's tonight?!!!? We miss you!
A3: New topics in science, get tons of books on the topic & do a book pass. OK so totes not an app but had to throw it out there
It is cool. My favorite is the digestive system episode.
A4: has some great games for Social Studies. We played Do I Have a Right for Constitution Day.
A4: Our SS T ran a presidential campaign using for videos, debates, ads, & posters.
A4:We do a journey around the world (keeping track of miles)We have various destinations.Use to "travel" to country!
A4: A fun app is Frontier Heroes from the History Channel.
A4-History maps of the world, Google Earth, Telestory Ss use to create news reports,
A4: Fun SS game is geoguessr although it can be REALLY hard!
A4) Teaching Tolerance has great things for diversity awareness. Lots of great class discussions from their work
A4: iCivics, great games and content. Mission US.
Kids Time Magazine, Google Earth, Back in Time, Today in History one of my favorites, Nat Geo for kids https://t.co/vQ25Zo5G6j
Q4: What are your favorite social studies apps or websites to use in class? (Remember this show?) https://t.co/CMwVLvxMOF
Good to see you on tonight.Trying to help my Ts to develop PLN & support efforts to increase Ss learning.
A4: A lot of what I use is best for MS or HS... Love videos. a must for govt topics!
you have to be careful w those videos. There is quite a bit of adult content in most. Great videos, just be cautious .
Used QR codes with vids along with Google earth to create posters of places we want to visit in KS and USA!
Don't forget about virtual tours and google cardboard to extend some of these content areas!
The Oregon Trail is awesome. For science the Organelle Trail.
Thanks! This will be very helpful in assisting teachers plan their region units.
A4: for current events...missing teaching SS because I don't get to watch it everyday:)
My kids loved those! Yes I am old!
Yes, I have it is fun. My son plays the lab car game.
A4: A great resource, although not tech is order an artifact tub sent to your class from the museum in Topeka. Kids LOVE IT!
A4: is a great resource for current events
Q5: But we all know that! 😄😄😄
A5: Tip: if you are on multiple platforms, gravitate to some device-neutral tools like these. https://t.co/tf8B7geLEG
My happy dance website is ESGI for assessments with Kinders!!! Time Saver!!!!
A6: PhotoSpeak and ChatterPix are simple ways to share knowledge.
in Google Slides; anything
A5- it is amazing what the Ss can do in iMovie
I ❤️ the free Venn Diagram app for the IPAD! So much you can do!
A5 Google Slides! Amazing all your Ss can do!!
A5) Always loved any gaming. Kids used Classtools to turn all review to video games, created games on Sploder & blogged about them
EasyCBM has online assessments 2 help see measure math & reading grades k-8 Ss can take online and scored, helps with IEP writing
My Ss used ChatterKids to introduce their families and posted it to their Seesaw page today!
A5: , , and I esp. ❤️ Live b/c it allows for mvmnt., collaboration, AND tech. The magic 3!
A5 cont: Google Classroom is a game changer. LOVE it!
Rolled out today. Ss are definitely excited/nervous about this way of learning.
Love Google Classroom! and also that parents can now get a summary https://t.co/GNottz67Pu
A5 cont: Google Classroom is a game changer. LOVE it!
You can never go wrong with kahoot!
A5: Notability, Classroom, Googledocs, Keynote (My own kids favs) Neared, Periscope, magnetic ABC,Telestory
How am I going to find time to check out all these awesome tools/apps!!!
Great chat tonight!!! https://t.co/mqK0Dj2ztQ
A5: has some cool features and games! Not to mention videos.
Thanks for all of the great resources ! This girl is off to bed! 💤
A5 Also can't wait to try out . It's a free worldwide penpal site
A5: I use screencastify- Google add on to record my screen. Very good for recording software demonstrations
A5: I love touchcast for green screen or annotating videos!
So many great ideas, apps and info tonight. Thanks for a great chat!
Thank you & for hosting this awesome chat! Great ideas are flowing!
Let's do that!!! I'll pencil in "Meet Nicole Casey!!" <--with at least 2 exclamation points. :)
A5: Use Facebook Live to broadcast important events to parents, super easy tool!
Thank you PLN for sharing such cool apps & websites. Will definitely check the archives there are just so many great ones.
TRY this year! It doesn't time Ss and they can do it as homework
