#fcsvanguard Archive
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Thursday May 12, 2016
Is the chat on for tonight? Seems I may be the only one here.
I'm here too. Was wondering the same thing
I'm late, but here. Had to clean up dinner
What I've enjoyed this year is seeing students discover what is possible.
We are just starting out on our journey. I have enjoyed trying different things this year. I was hoping for new ideas tonight.
Google Classroom has been a big part of personalized learning for me this year! Connecting with students.
I'm here!! Was wondering about the chat, as well :) Just creeping on in the meantime
Hi, troops? I'm in the car and my service is going to be spotty. Anyone want to guide the discussion?
I'm not sure what happened to our scheduled host, but I say we just jump in with sharing.
Divide and conquer? I'll throw a Q out there ;) Q1: Is there a tool you have found to help out most with PL?
Everyone, lets co-lead this thing! What's been an aha moment you've had about pl this year?
I'm gonna take a whack at it! Q1: what are you most excited about trying during the -mester
We are a team of leaders! I love it!!
Favorite tool....One Note right now. Trying it out.
great idea, crowd source this chat. I've really loved
Tools I love to use so students can work at their own pace is ! Add at HW mode and you've got a gold mine
really had an aha moment when I saw the kids LOVING makerspace activities.
I love OneNote Class Notebook for giving quick feedback and just-in-time direct instruction.
May-mester my Ss are planning their dream vacation integrating math, ela. Trying to persuade their parents to go
May-mester- my students r currently learning how to use as a new tool for presentation to add to their tool belt
I liked to create videos of me reading chapters & modeling think-alouds & annotating. Ss could pause/rewind.
A1: Blendspace and Symbaloo have been my new tools I've dabbled in for PL. Wanting to master Microsoft tools this summer!
I'm also really digging still. Our entire program and resources will be on it.
quizlet live for all of that test review
Anyone messes with knowledge graph? Wanna try with a class this may-mester
plug for session 2 on VanCon!!! Come visit me!! ;)
whaaaa??? I need to know more about this!
Q2: what are you most excited to learn/do at VanCon?
We are also trying to hatch chickens. Created my first Mix to launch event. Thanks
You ARE a pro!!!!! We've gotta up the usage at RCS!!
If you would be willing to have your may-Mester projects videotaped for PD in FCS, please let me know!
Hi everyone! Megan Endicott checking in! Better late than never... right? ;)
YAY!!!!!!! Look at our team going!!
Not sure abt that but is amazing for math!
A2: I really can't possibly choose. There are SO many things that I want to learn about at !
A2: I'm MOST excited about being with more Vanguardians - learning with and learning from!
I would love to do a . https://t.co/9oZ6m2zb2w
I'm gonna take a whack at it! Q1: what are you most excited about trying during the -mester
I am presenting at vancon for the first time!! Google Classroom! Excited and a little nervous 😬
- We have a session planned for . Will you be there??
I'm ready to learn anything and everything at VanCon 😀
A2 Just started browsing. Always LOVE being surrounded by lots of learners, though!
I'll be in Seattle during VanCon. Pumped about my trip, but bummed about missing all the fun. 😒
Q3: what is the thing you regret not trying this year? (And it's at the top of your list for the fall)!!
- Yay! Taking on a challenge!!
starts I 1 minute. Topic: reflections on the year.
They love it As a teacher I love that the focus is on the content and not what most get swept away in with other tools ;)
shout out to for her guidance
A3 would love to go totally paperless
Just looking at and now excited to have a whole day devoted to it!
our 3-5 Ss are having Market Day. Have to come up w/ product, advertise & sell to Ss & Ts. Very fun!
Did you register for June 1, too?? We'll be diving even deeper then!
sorry late to the chat we were going to talk about projects and ideas that people did this year...go
- Let's use . Other variations of the hashtag bring up other thing! 😬
my other fav this year for PL was for all kids especially my SPED kids! They love it!
Stephanee Director and bringing team with me tonight!
A4: I am really excited abt creating digital portfolios w/ all students... waiting on purchase. https://t.co/rBgeSUbCbD
Q3: what is the thing you regret not trying this year? (And it's at the top of your list for the fall)!!
Just learned about and Google Tour Builder. Really want to do at least one or both. 😊 https://t.co/zJ5q28kHyh
Q3: what is the thing you regret not trying this year? (And it's at the top of your list for the fall)!!
A3: This isn't a tool, but being more organized with my tech resources.
I LOVE ... completing my ambassador training now! you should jump in on that!!
Our 5th grade does that too!
A3: I agree with Genius hour! But seriously... I need to find more time in the day!
I am an ambassador. I LOVE them. But have 800 students and need a school account to play with everyone.
Jodi Innovation & Tech Coach in Fulton
What other things are going to be at ? Hope I get a chance to catch a little after I present!
Hey I am going to jump to
Program Specialist for Instructional Technology in Fulton and member
I would love to devote nine weeks to it (versus 20% all the time). I've heard Ts call it a Passion Project.
Sounds like a plan, . I'm gonna go back to singing in the car with my kids. Enjoy as a team tonight!
used this year! So helpful for student feedback, choice in demonstrating mastery! https://t.co/pzL3GeUU2E
Q2: share the best digital tool you used for the first time this year? What made it useful?
A3: No regrets this year. I tried and exposed myself to a lot of things. Excited to explore coding and makerspaces more.
and I used Skype classroom this year - can't wait to perfect it next year
Successful tools: a combo of & a music T's dream to personalize learning
this year our KSU coach Tanis was amazing and helpful what new things did you learn that you are planning on using
, a few of you also did Google Expeditions, right? https://t.co/GfoNgQIVlD
we tested out awesome experience and virtual field trips kids loved them
Thanks & I will be looking for more ideas from you! ❤️ Twitter chats but the mommy job awaits. I will be looking back!
a really cool tool I bought this year is the attachable microscope to your iPhone or device the kids loved it
, love our chats, off to calm the nerves of a high schooler in the midst of tests :-)
