#UTedChat Archive

#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday December 7, 2016
11:00 PM EST
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
    #utedchat Hello! Leslie Lewis from Salt Lake City School District here. I will be co-hosting with @ginashelleyphd about Tech in Class.
  • ZeldadelosRios Dec 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Baby it's cold outside! Warm fingers with Tweeting exercises. Introduce yourself! Be sure to add #utedchat to every Tweet.
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Baby it's cold outside! Warm fingers with Tweeting exercises. Introduce yourself! Be sure to add #utedchat to every Tweet.
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #UTedChat! I am Gina Shelley from Weber State Univ. I teach the Ed Tech courses for the EDU majors. I'm hosting with Leslie Lewis
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:00 PM EST
    Greg James Cox Jr reporting in for tonight's #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:01 PM EST
    #utedchat Be sure to include #utedchat somewhere in your Tweets so everyone can see what you are saying. We will use Q1 / A1 format.
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Welcome. Our topic is Technology @ School. We will use a Q1, Q2...format for questions during #utedchat. Please use A1, A2...format.
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    #UTedChat Hello everyone! I'm happy to be here! I am Gina Shelley and I teach Ed Tech at Weber State. I'm hosting tonight with Leslie Lewis.
  • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Angelique, 5th grade teacher in Salt Lake #utedchat
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Hi, Dannielle Tibbitts 4th grade teacher in Granite district. #utedchat
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Krystal from granite checking in. Hope I can see well enough to participate tonight! #UTedChat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:02 PM EST
    Hola! Tricia J. here. #utedchat
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
    Kyte learning taking a break from our #HourofCode to join #utedchat tonight
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
    Liz Huber from Ogden SD, 10th grade LA teacher trying to stay awake... #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
    #UTedChat Welcome Dannielle, Krystal, & Angelique!
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:03 PM EST
    #utedchat Hey Tricia! @tricia_j
    In reply to @tricia_j
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:04 PM EST
    Question 1 coming in one minute. If you are just joining us, remember to introduce yourself, add #utedchat to each tweet, use Al, A2 format
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:04 PM EST
    #utedchat Spencer Campbell JSD New AP
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:04 PM EST
    #UTedChat Hello Tricia and Krystal! I hope your vision has improved from last week, Krystal! Hello Spencer!
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:05 PM EST
    #utedchat Q1 - Q1: How has classroom technology helped you enjoy teaching? What tech devices do you employ?
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:05 PM EST
    #utedchat What is New AP?
    In reply to @MrCampbellRocks
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:06 PM EST
    A1 I enjoy not grading papers as much and having a lot of that automated. using @MasteryConnect and utah compose #utedchat
    In reply to @MasteryConnect
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:06 PM EST
    A2: I have chromebooks, PCs, Amazon Fires, 1 I-pad, and an interwrite board. Decked out! ;). Ss use fire tablets when they #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:06 PM EST
    #UTedChat Tonight, we will be talking a lot about how tech is used to help teachers enjoy their teaching and how it supports their work.
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:06 PM EST
    A1: thanks to technology, I have a renewed love for teaching. I had 1:1 chromebooks and fell in love with it all over again! #UTedChat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:07 PM EST
    A1 : I have chromebooks, PCs, Amazon Fires, 1 I-pad, and an interwrite board. Decked out! ;). #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:07 PM EST
    #UTedChat Greg @tusz11, can you tell me more about Mastery Connect?
    In reply to @tusz11
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 We love mentioning utah based @CanvasLMS and we've seen teachers go completely paperless because of it. No more crates to haul #utedchat
    In reply to @CanvasLMS
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
    #utedchat James From Granite. Sorry I'm late teacher!
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1 great for tracking data, grading, differentiating instruction. Chromebooks, computers, ipad, #utedchat
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
    I love the instant feedback from Utah Compose. While it is not perfect, it gives students real time suggestions and edits #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:08 PM EST
    A1: I have students colab on papers, peer edit, hoping to use UtahCompose after xmas. Tablets are for students w/o phones &ELLS #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:09 PM EST
    #UTedChat Hello Elisabeth @MsEhuber! Sounds like you have an amazing decked out classroom!
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:09 PM EST
    It's an online assessment/mastery tool. You create tests online and students take them online and it scores it #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:09 PM EST
    A1 I have 1:1 ipads. It renewed and kept me teaching with my large class sizes #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    #utedchat Century Link Technology 4 Teachers Grant. Deadline 1/12/17. $5K Max https://t.co/tHM23pRi4O Check winners from last year!
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    Far From perfect, but a quick snapshot of how they did is quite rewarding for both T and S #utedchat
    In reply to @MrCampbellRocks
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    Thanks Greg! I'll definitely check it out! #UTedChat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    A1 Sharing what I'm seeing with others using combos of projectors/tvs/appleTV/reflector2/airserver/airplay/google hangouts #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    Next question: #UTedChat Q2: What are some ways classroom technology has helped to reduce your workload?
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    A1 I think most importantly technology has increased students desire to learn!πŸ˜ƒ#utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:10 PM EST
    #utedchat So your district embraces student owned devices?
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:11 PM EST
    #utedchat Question 2 coming up in one minute. Weather - Flurries with a 100% chance of Tweets!
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:11 PM EST
    Hi there! Sorry I'm late! I'll be in and out tonight... but hello #UTedChat!!
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:11 PM EST
    A1 Creating assessments and lesson plans with video, audio, podcasts, instant search. #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:11 PM EST
    A2: I use Canvas for grading. #1 help. (Anyone interested in Canvas & standards based grading/learning mastery gradebook?) #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:12 PM EST
    A1: I enjoy spending time NOT making copies & I feel like I get to know my students better when they're able to send me messages. #UTedChat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:12 PM EST
    I do ;). We don't use them often. Kahoots. Polleverywhere. Fast feedback type things. Computers take forever to log into. #UTedChat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:12 PM EST
    #UTedChat I agree @MsEhuber, Canvas is a great tool. You know first hand that Weber uses it also!
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    #utedchat Q2: What are some ways classroom technology has helped to reduce your workload?
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    A2: Using an LMS like @canvaslms where I can copy course year to year and spend my time improving content! #UTedChat
    In reply to @CanvasLMS
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    #UTedChat Does anyone else have other ways that they use tech to reduce their workload?
  • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    A2 I use canvas and love it. Feedback for students is super fast #utedchat
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    A2 Skyward/Powerschool changed the way we track/record grades. Email, Text and LMS change how we communicate with parents. #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
    Sorry I'm a little late. Glad to join you in #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
    A2: I also love using google spreadsheets. Great for quick data. I'm exploring turnitin via Canvas. #utedchat
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
    A2 As @DaniKSloan mentioned, not having to make copies is heaven. Thank goodness for @GoogleForEdu apps #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @GoogleForEdu
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
    A2 Not having to make copies! Also, I love using remind and class dojo to text parents instead of calling or emailing! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
    How do 5th graders do in Canvas? @amorrill #utedchat
    In reply to @amorrill
    • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:13 PM EST
      A2 I use canvas and love it. Feedback for students is super fast #utedchat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:14 PM EST
    A2 tech support- trying to teach others to use hangout screen share option and msgs/chat a bit more to go with help desk tickets #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
    #utedchat Make sure you are using the hashtag #utedchat within your tweet. We want to hear your thoughts! Hashtags sort tweets into piles!
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
    Using https://t.co/g9iji3hGMl. It's awesome for a live feed in a chat format! #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
    I bet they love the discussion feature ;). haha! #UTedChat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @amorrill
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:15 PM EST
    A2 I love how Google Forms has a built in grader for quiz mode. No more need for Flubaroo!#utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    LMS such as @CanvasLMS can store your lessons from year to year so you don't have to make new ones! #utedchat
    In reply to @CanvasLMS
  • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    great, they catch on fast. Last year sent them assignments when I had a sub #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    #UTedChat Hi Spencer! Q2 I haven't used PowerSchool for a few years. Hopefully it has improved tools.
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    We allow Ts to have students sign @googledrive forms for the class overview and disclosure. Makes life easy. #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd, @googledrive
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    A2 Sharing resources with Ts and Ss is so much easier now with LMSs, Google Drive, and Dropbox. #utedchat
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    A2: less planning and prep as so many things are already prepared online (go math, wonders, etc.) #UTedChat
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:16 PM EST
    πŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌπŸ™ŒπŸΌ#utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @GoogleForEdu
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
    A2: I'm excited to export/import all my lessons off of Canvas for 17/18 school year! Saving me time! #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
    I've used CANVAS for 6th graders, they did great! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @amorrill
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
    A2 Item banks are great tools so you don't have to recreate tests every year. Just replace bad items with better ones. #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:17 PM EST
    #UTedChat Q2 Continuation: How many of use have shared lessons using Cloud Drives?
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    A2 I don't miss the days when I had to bring home stacks of paper in wire baskets to grade. Love grading everything online now. #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    A2: I share lessons on Google Drive w/ old classmates, fellow teachers, etc. Makes my life so much easier! #utedchat
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    #utedchat A2. @googleclassroom is the easiest way to assign and organize assignments!
    In reply to @googleclassroom
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    Using online assessments, less #grading the better! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    #utedchat Hi Gorgeous Smargis!
    In reply to @LynnSmargis, @amorrill
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:18 PM EST
    Shoutout to @JaxsonSchreck for sharing lesson plans! #utedchat
    In reply to @JaxsonSchreck
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
    #utedchat Q3 coming up in 1 minute!
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
    Elisabeth, I think you were at my #edcamp session on PLM? #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
    Hmmmm..... I wonder who taught Elisabeth and Jaxson how to share lessons??#UTedChat
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
    A2 Yes use google drive all the time. Love it sooo much. #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:19 PM EST
    Amen! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
    Hello my Techie BFF! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @amorrill
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
    @ginashelleyphd , I was using google drive long before you ;). #UTedChat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:20 PM EST
    Yep! I took notes! #UTedChat
    In reply to @LynnSmargis
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:21 PM EST
    In CSD, all 6gr science Ts in district had a shared google folder with #lessons #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:21 PM EST
    I love all the lessons that are shared online using tools like Google drive. So many amazing options we have access to today #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:21 PM EST
    But now we will have too many trees! LOL #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:21 PM EST
    Ogden has a great folder of resources for LA teachers! #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:22 PM EST
    Hey @MaripoZel, shall we move on to the next question?? This is an exciting discussion! #UTedChat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:23 PM EST
    #utedchat Q3: What are your favorite classroom technology resources? Include apps, software, websites, etc.
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
    You can have an iPad READ your google doc, find out how https://t.co/sILPIHKAdB #utedchat
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
    A3 https://t.co/IokkHETA98 PRODIGY is amazing! The kids beg me to let them play it every day. #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Dec 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
    In 140 characters?! πŸ˜³πŸ€“ #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:24 PM EST
    A3 The ipad is my favorite tool for letting students create. iMovie, MyCreate, and Toontastic are so fun to make videos with. #utedchat
  • mmm13234 Dec 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
    Marco Polo has also been a great app for team collaboration! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
    A3: Canvas. Always. GAFES. Always. Sometimes: storybird, powtoons, kahoot, quizlet, and every website @ginashelleyphd ever shared #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:25 PM EST
    OM Gosh, I'll need a few tweets to name them all: @CanvasLMS @GetKahoot @GoogleForEdu @weebly @AppleEDU @ThingLink #utedchat
    In reply to @CanvasLMS, @GetKahoot, @GoogleForEdu, @weebly, @AppleEDU, @ThingLink
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    Q3: Keep them coming folks! I LOVE these ideas!! #UTedChat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    iPad, @ClassDojo @nearpod @quizizz are some of my fav ed tech #utedchat
    In reply to @ClassDojo, @nearpod, @quizizz
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A3 the chromebook has changed the game. More students have access to a computer because they are so cheap and user friendly. #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    I've been trying to find a reason to use @thinglink..... #utedchat.
    In reply to @ThingLink
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    Never have used Marco Polo?? #utedchat
    In reply to @mmm13234
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A3 Google classroom and Kahoot are 2 of my other favorites. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    #utedchat A3 @GetKahoot , @quizizz ,@Quizalizeapp ,@nearpod , @GoogleForEdu ,@googleclassroom @codeorg ... this list could go on for awhile!
    In reply to @GetKahoot, @quizizz, @Quizalizeapp, @nearpod, @GoogleForEdu, @googleclassroom, @codeorg
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:27 PM EST
    A3 #utedchat I used https://t.co/SbTwlYapPN and @Newsela a lot last year. It helped with vocab and informational text tied with literature.
    In reply to @Newsela
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Q3: I'm curious if anyone has tried using the new Q&A feature with Google Slides? Any feedback on it? #UTedChat
  • UTedChat - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Wanna stay informed about the upcoming #UTedChat via @RemindHQ? Follow the instructions in the image below!
    In reply to @RemindHQ
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:28 PM EST
    Fav coding apps: SWIFT, @kodable @lightbotcom @gotynker https://t.co/bD4kv4ITVg #HourofCode #utedchat
    In reply to @kodable, @lightbotcom, @gotynker
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
    Pick topic find a pic or take one, link all the things about that topic. It is very dense in a small space! #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber, @ThingLink
  • amorrill Dec 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
    A3 so many, imovie,notability, kids youtube, comic life, book creator adobe spark, kahoot #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:29 PM EST
    Could be an interesting practice in using valid sources for a research project.... #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @ThingLink
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    #utedchat Adobe Spark is awesome!
    In reply to @amorrill
  • mmm13234 Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    You can leave video messages for team members to watch later. Sometimes it helps us plan with busy schedules! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    Q3: Continued... So I'm not crazy when I tell future educators to "Move AWAY from copying packets of worksheets!" #UTedChat
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    A3: @JiJiMath @GoNoodle @GoogleForEdu @nearpod @TpTdotcom resources too! #utedchat
    In reply to @JiJiMath, @GoNoodle, @GoogleForEdu, @nearpod, @TpTdotcom
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    A3 google tools and add-ons, love @NewVisionsNYC cloudlabs #utedchat
    In reply to @NewVisionsNYC
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    #utedchat had a sewing teacher who posted a sew machine and had links on all the different parts. #Effective.
    In reply to @MsEhuber, @ThingLink
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:30 PM EST
    A3 emaze is fabulous it is like a virtual tour prezi, so neat. My fav takeaway from #ucet #utedchat airpano 4 geog, no google cardbord req
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:31 PM EST
    #utedchat A3 QR generators, move maker, stop motion animation software...
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:31 PM EST
    Here are my thinglink student projects from 6th grade last year: https://t.co/SLLGLgyoe0 #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    Q3: Is anyone using any type of AUGMENTED REALITY? (Aurasma, Google Cardboard, VR headsets) #UTedChat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    #utedchat Q4: Why is learning about classroom technology important in education?
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    DANG. That sounds AWESOME. Could be neat for Bio & Cell labeling..... #scienceanyone? #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @ThingLink
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    #utedchat I used emaze a while ago. But not lately. I'll have to look at it again!
    In reply to @CharDawson1
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    @LynnSmargis I'm checking out your website now Lynn! #UTedChat
    In reply to @LynnSmargis
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:32 PM EST
    Packets of worksheets are #wayboring and not for #reallearning #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
    A3: I really want to get a google cardboard thing for teaching setting/descriptive writing. #UTedChat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
    I keep meaning to try it. How do you use it? #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel, @amorrill
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
    I've used Quiver with elementary kids. They LOVED IT! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
    A4: Gets kids used to manipulating tech and using it as a tool, not just a toy! #utedchat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:33 PM EST
    A4 it offers different options for different Ts&Ss, stretches the brain #utedchat
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
    Just posted our newsletter with articles about google cardboard and aurasma. Free tutorial videos on our site #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
    #utedchat That's worth a look! And yes @MsEhuber cells would work great. #sciencerocks
    In reply to @LynnSmargis, @MsEhuber
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
    A4: Anything that saves ME time is important! +21st C. skills & career readiness. Engagement. #utedchat
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
    #utedchat I am the @nearpod queen. Convert any ppt and MAKE students engage. You get to hear from the quiet ones via typed responses
    In reply to @nearpod
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Now is as good a time as ever to let everyone know about a new Tech organization that is getting started. It is called UTEC. #UTedChat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
    Ask @covili about generic Google Cardboard. Cheaper. #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber, @ginashelleyphd, @covili
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
    A4 for Ts it can make life easier and for the Ss it can provide more opportunities to create instead of just ingesting information #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
    @ginashelleyphd, UTEC? Tell me more! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
    You can also try @quivervision for descriptive writing as well! Its free on the iPad. I can give you suggestions #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber, @quivervision
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
    @covili , generic google glasses? Do tell? #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
    #utedchat A4 I like how @codeorg puts it- not learning to program is like not learning to read! It is the language of the future.
    In reply to @codeorg
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
    A4: technology is the future of education; we must learn and embrace it now! #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
    Utah Technology Education Consortium (UTEC) https://t.co/tTESJ8KYfT This org will bring together preservice and Ts #UTedChat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
    #utedchat
    • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
      Just posted our newsletter with articles about google cardboard and aurasma. Free tutorial videos on our site #utedchat
      In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
    #utedchat Kids luv to be on the cutting edge Each tech just adds to their skillset Also demonstrates that learning isn't finite but ongoing
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:37 PM EST
    A4 Technology allows Tara and Ss to learn in new ways and create content never before imagined. #gamechanger #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
    To have awesome PD twice a month (that is my goal) in northern Utah and anyone is welcome to join! #UTedChat
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
    Keeps things fun, interesting, and challenging for me as well. much better than the old book assignments #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
    Did @kytelearning say FREE? #utedchat
    In reply to @kytelearning
    • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:34 PM EST
      Just posted our newsletter with articles about google cardboard and aurasma. Free tutorial videos on our site #utedchat
      In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
    Awesome website! I'm going to sign up for UTEC today! Once a month meetings in Northern Utah? Heck yes! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
    A4 win-win for me and students, less work for me and they enjoy it. also they learn valuable skills #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
    Do Tell Dr. Gina! #utedchat
    • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:35 PM EST
      Now is as good a time as ever to let everyone know about a new Tech organization that is getting started. It is called UTEC. #UTedChat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
    Gina, are you putting your PD online? Have a website? #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
    Learning about tech right here in Northern Utah? No more driving to SLC? Sounds like an X-mas gift! #UTedChat
    • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:38 PM EST
      To have awesome PD twice a month (that is my goal) in northern Utah and anyone is welcome to join! #UTedChat
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:39 PM EST
    YEPPERS! Here is a link to the newsletter which has links to the courses https://t.co/6kJO4xstwE #utedchat
    In reply to @LynnSmargis, @kytelearning
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
    All time greatest auto fill. Tara, my wife, loves tech for learning and creating πŸ˜‰ #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
    @jamesballif Wow! That is definitely worth a retweet! #utedchat
    In reply to @jamesballif
    • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
      #utedchat A4 I like how @codeorg puts it- not learning to program is like not learning to read! It is the language of the future.
      In reply to @codeorg
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
    Yes! I posted it a few tweets ago, so I'll keep posting it. https://t.co/tTESJ8KYfT #utedchat
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:40 PM EST
    Can I just retweet all of your answers as my answers tonight? πŸ˜‰ #utedchat
    • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:36 PM EST
      #utedchat A4 I like how @codeorg puts it- not learning to program is like not learning to read! It is the language of the future.
      In reply to @codeorg
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
    #utedchat Q5 is on its way!
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
    #utedchat @MsEhuber wants to know about cheaper Google Cardboard.
    In reply to @covili, @MsEhuber
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
    In Florida they have made coding a part of the foreign languages option, right where I think it belongs #utedchat
    In reply to @jamesballif, @codeorg
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:41 PM EST
    Google Cardboard is a great way to have Ss experience VR. #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
    #utedchat Q5: What professional development in technology have you found valuable and why?
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
    Really? That's fascinating! #UTedChat
    In reply to @tusz11, @jamesballif, @codeorg
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
    A5 @coolcatteacher & @lynda are two places I go to learn more & of course #utedchat @ucet need to check out @kytelearning more
    In reply to @coolcatteacher, @lynda, @ucet, @kytelearning
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
    great groundbreaking organization that other universities and colleges are looking to model. https://t.co/tTESJ8KYfT #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
    $25 bucks for monthly PD about edtech right here in NORTHERN Utah? That's like 2 bucks a month! Woah #treatyoself #UTEC #utedchat
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
    A5 If you've never heard of our company, this is what we do. We provide individualized PD for Ts on tech tools and implementation #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
    That is really cool Greg that coding is considered as a language option! #utedchat!
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:43 PM EST
    A5: @gafesummit this summer was amazing. I also love @ucet conference and these Twitter chats! #utedchat
    In reply to @gafesummit, @ucet
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
    The PD in which you can leave with a created new piece of tech! @gina #utedchat
    In reply to @Gina
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
    A5: I'm becoming a google certified educator through Ogden's edtech PD. Learning so much about GAFE! #utedtech #UTedChat
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:44 PM EST
    take it for a spin anytime. We'd love to hear what you have to say about it. #utedchat
    In reply to @tricia_j
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
    A5 Utah ed camp was awesome, really looking forward to UCET. Also I've taken some UEN courses and they have been great! #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
    That's amazing! What school district? I used to work in FL #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @jamesballif, @codeorg
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
    A5 Shameless plug - best PD of year was ##edcamput. Followed closely by #gafesummit at Granite School District. #utedchat
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
    A5 @ucet was extremely helpful. So many resources and local presenters/participants I still connect with. @covili @downrightdave #utedchat
    • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:42 PM EST
      #utedchat Q5: What professional development in technology have you found valuable and why?
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
    A5 I don't think we realize how lucky we are to have @UENpd in our backyard. Free classes and trainings. They are wonderful. #utedchat
    In reply to @UENpd
  • jamesballif Dec 7 @ 11:46 PM EST
    #utedchat A5 Any and every! I love being a part of this in my district pushing into classrooms with teachers and learning tech together! πŸ˜ƒ
  • UELMA_Utah Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Check Century Link Technology 4 Teachers Grant. Deadline 1/12/17. $5K Max https://t.co/HGfptl6fIL Check winners from last year! #utedchat
  • ZeldadelosRios Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Check Century Link Technology 4 Teachers Grant. Deadline 1/12/17. $5K Max https://t.co/dKjSPwJYAc Check winners from last year! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Check Century Link Technology 4 Teachers Grant. Deadline 1/12/17. $5K Max https://t.co/tHM23q8Tto Check winners from last year! #utedchat
  • slcsdedtech Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    Check Century Link Technology 4 Teachers Grant. Deadline 1/12/17. $5K Max https://t.co/sZoJuckFkq Check winners from last year! #utedchat
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    I don't know if it was a single district or the whole state. Heard it on NPR news a few months ago. #utedchat
    In reply to @LynnSmargis
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    As teachers, do you feel that you have enough Tech PD opportunities? #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:47 PM EST
    May be the tweet of the year. #totallybiased #utedchat
    In reply to @tusz11, @UENpd
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:48 PM EST
    I'm on that list of winners! #utedchat
    In reply to @slcsdedtech
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:48 PM EST
    I wish there was just a LIST of all the edtech PD in Utah in ONE place! #utedchat
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
    So Am I, but from years ago. Awesome grant opportunity. can change a class forever. #utedchat
    In reply to @LynnSmargis
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
    Before we wrap up with our last question, I will be sending out a research survey in Jan. to study if teachers who use tech #UTedChat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:49 PM EST
    That's a great idea! I think I will put that on my site! #utedchat
    In reply to @MsEhuber
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:50 PM EST
    #utedchat You are warmed up now! Q6 is coming up.
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:50 PM EST
    apparently my @ucet shoutout wasn't good enough?! 😭 #utedchat
    In reply to @covili, @ucet
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:50 PM EST
    #utedchat A5 Do your districts or schools ever provide Technology PD?
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:50 PM EST
    Have greater self-efficacy, enjoy teaching more, and have better job satisfaction. If you have suggestions for questions or #UTedChat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    #utedchat Q6 Are teachers who don’t use 21st Century tech more or less satisfied with their job than those who do use 21st Century tech?
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    I loved UtEdcamp too! And Love UEN PD anmd instructors! #utedchat
    • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:45 PM EST
      A5 Utah ed camp was awesome, really looking forward to UCET. Also I've taken some UEN courses and they have been great! #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Would like to participate, please send me your email or tweet me a good question to include. ginashelley@weber.edu #UTedChat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    A6 tech usage is not really an indicator of job satisfaction rather a willingness to try new things #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    I wish my school did, I'm the #techcoach I go into classes and PLC meetings #utedchat
  • mmm13234 Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    it's my first year, so I don't know, but I'm anxious to see what others say! #utedchat
    In reply to @MaripoZel
  • covili - Moderator Dec 7 @ 11:51 PM EST
    Wait - new entry in Tweet of Year competition! #utedchat
    In reply to @missplott, @ucet
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:52 PM EST
    @ginashelleyphd, good questions to include on the edtech survey going out in January? #UTedChat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
    @tricia_j You don't think that Ts who use tech enjoy teaching more? They aren't more excited to be in the classroom? Why/why not #UTedChat
    In reply to @tricia_j
  • kytelearning Dec 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A6 Ts that get PD on how to use it are happy with it. If they don't, it's just another thing they don't have time to learn #utedchat
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A6 I think it could be a matter of preference, but I find myself wanting more devices!!! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
    #utedchat Heck No! Not enough PD!!!
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:53 PM EST
    A5 @WasatchSchools is fab about giving Ts every opportunity & device to embrace tech. Ss R blessed Learning is cutting edge IMO #utedchat
    In reply to @WasatchSchools
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:54 PM EST
    #utedchat Bonus Q7 - What impact if any does technology have to do with teacher retention?
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:54 PM EST
    A6: not sure about the teachers, but the students are definitely less satisfied with their experience in a non-techy classroom #utedchat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:54 PM EST
    A7 the willingness to try new things or lack thereof affects retention more than tech itself #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:54 PM EST
    #utedchat Really? What was your project?
    In reply to @LynnSmargis, @slcsdedtech
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
    #utedchat - Thnx for joining 4 your weekly PLN! Next week 12/14, Katie Garret @katielgarrett hosts a discussion - Using Media in Classroom
  • tusz11 Dec 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
    A6 I used to have TOO much tech in the class.Caused me anxiety.Good to have what you feel comfortable with and can use effectively #utedchat
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
    A7: tech saves me time. More time the better! Streamlining data collection, SIS, gradebooks, etc to be more efficient would help! #utedchat
  • tricia_j Dec 7 @ 11:55 PM EST
    Buenas noches! #utedchat
  • ginashelleyphd Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    Thank you everyone! Please stay in touch! What a great discussion tonight! ginashelley@weber.edu https://t.co/tTESJ92z7r #utedchat
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    So true! #utedchat
    In reply to @tricia_j
  • dtibbittsUT Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    A6 1:1 devices are my dream! How can I get them? Looking at the century link grant but that's not enough $$$ #utedchat
  • MrCampbellRocks Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    #utedchat At this current moment Ss technology is the worst they will ever have. The worst. We have to adapt. We have to have PD/training.
  • MsEhuber Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    This tired teacher is checking out! If anyone wants to chat about Canvas & the Learning Mastery gradebook, let me know! #utedchat
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:56 PM EST
    You can request it from Ed Tech Dept. #utedchat Plus you are currently enrolled in a Canvas SLCSD PD.
    In reply to @mmm13234
  • LynnSmargis Dec 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
    Thanks @ginashelleyphd and @MaripoZel for hosting our chat! Nighty night tech friends! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd, @MaripoZel
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
    you can never have enough because technology is evolving and changing every day! #utedchat
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd
  • MaripoZel Dec 7 @ 11:57 PM EST
    #utedchat I was always excited for more tech. Some Ts, especially Ts my age, are intimidated by it!
    In reply to @ginashelleyphd, @tricia_j
  • CharDawson1 Dec 7 @ 11:58 PM EST
    #utedchat A7 I feel empowered by admin to make most of tech I have 1:1 devices & fast wifi techs on call, the world is my oysta! @wasatch_
    In reply to @wasatch_
  • missplott Dec 7 @ 11:58 PM EST
    A7: interesting Q. Some older teachers leave because of the learning curve, while new teachers might stay because they love it #utedchat