#INZpirED Archive
This is a weekly chat often based around one or two questions to spark discussion & debate around educational issues.
Friday March 10, 2017
9:30 PM EST
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Mar 10 @ 9:30 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
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by sharing resources and collaborating at
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
Welcome to
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. Ritu here from Auckland, New Zealand
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:31 PM EST
Hannah from Pensacola, Florida
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bakshiaarti
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
Good morning
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a wonderful Saturday
@rsehji
hi
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naghma_khn
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
good morning my fav peeps. Naghma from India :)
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
Good evening from Napa, California
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
Joe from Napa
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
morning
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, hope you've all had a good week
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:32 PM EST
Hi, Adam here in Bangkok
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
Welcome Joseph!
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nzvh
Mar 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
eekkk --
#hashtag
typo
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nzvh
Mar 10 @ 9:29 PM EST
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Check out these new professional development digital citizenship modules
https://t.co/DPtkh7dQ4d
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@coreeducation
Doctor_Harves
Mar 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
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popping in from Nanjing China
JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Joining
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chat from Maryland to talk about social media in the classroom.
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Morning Ritu!
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bakshiaarti
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
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we have a long weekend as it's holi festival of colours
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q.1 Do you use social media in your classrooms?
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yes, thanks, hope you have too!
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Lenette from Louisiana joining in!
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nzvh
Mar 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
Whoop! Whoop! _ Kia ora
@Doctor_Harves
Number 3 - KIWI
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Doctor_Harves
Mar 10 @ 9:33 PM EST
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popping in from Nanjing China
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
A1: Unfortunately our district does not allow us to engage in social media in the classroom.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q.1 Do you use social media in your classrooms?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q.1 is a poll
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Q.2 coming up in 2 minutes :)
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q.1 Do you use social media in your classrooms?
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
A1: As a doctoral student and an elementary school teacher, I have used social media.
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:35 PM EST
A1 One of the elementary schools we support has a Twitter account for its fifth grade.
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
A1: I was the creator and manager of the elementary school Facebook page where I use to teach.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:36 PM EST
highlight was the discovery of
@Flocabulary
and getting my Yr8
#eal
Ss to sing a hip hop song about pi.
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In reply to @Ajarn_Adam, @rsehji, @Flocabulary
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
As a 2nd grade teacher, my students don't use it
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
Hi Jim, are you able to vote on the poll please as well.
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
My second graders are making digital videos with Animoto
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
what fun. Do share some photos of the celebrations.
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nzvh
Mar 10 @ 9:37 PM EST
For teachers professional development - entire site is a brilliant resource Your KIWI colleagues should be familiar with the site.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:34 PM EST
thanks for the link Viv, haven't come across this site before. How are you using them?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q.2 second poll for you to vote on coming up now
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
A2: student centered, collaborative, evolving to meet student's interests
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
Q.2 If your answer to Q.1 was "yes", how many social media platforms would you say you use w/ your learners?
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Doctor_Harves
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
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I have been using
@flipgrid
for social media feedback and student voice in classroom
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
Good Morning & Happy Holi to all friends !Harini from Perth!
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
I'm doing a master's program for Innovative Learning and one of my homework is to participate in a chat-this is my first time
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:39 PM EST
I tried to have my Ss use Facebook as a learning diary, but that didn't work out, haven't given up hope for other social media yet
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:40 PM EST
understandable
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I teach secondary Ss who are well into using their smartphones
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:40 PM EST
A2 After answering Q1, I remembered the elementary school itself also has a Facebook page besides Twitter.
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nzvh
Mar 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
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1 more resource b4 I go Using Social Media to Connect with your community,
https://t.co/mzEm4aDrJ7
#cla_nz
@enablelearning
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
Happy Holi, Harini. Posted 2 polls so far. 4 more questions to come
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
We have a school # and the live feed is displayed on screens around the school - modeling good social etiquette in posts
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:41 PM EST
Cool, hope you enjoy it,
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was my first chat too & now I co-moderate it!
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1: Yes
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
I prefer a more public platform and have a twitter platform for my Ss
@foodwbhs
Am slowly but gradually getting buy in
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
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.We hve a school Facebook which we celebrate successes eg photos of events & notices about up coming events. Ps love it + comments
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
Reseach shows that platforms work if they we give Ss a choice
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
Myself & a couple of colleagues run our school's Twitter account
@EPTSpatumwan
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q.3 coming up.....
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
A2: I've used flipgrid, twitter, Edmodo, and Facebook
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q.3. What social media do you use and why?
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
Great ideas Vipula!
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
Think we miss a trick if we don't allow social media -perfect way to model & teach good social media etiquette
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#digitalcitizenship
JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
The polls didn't show up on TweetDeck. I toggled over to the conventional display and voted.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
Hi Leonnie. Hope ERO visit went well
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bakshiaarti
Mar 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
Digital safety n regular awareness for Ss as an inbuilt curriculum
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
A3: Flipgrid for responding to stories that are read in class
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
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. Hve a class twitter.Need to get it running again. New class new level Snrs frm Jnrs & just emerged from a great ERO review.
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
A3: Twitter for connecting with authors
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:45 PM EST
A3: Twitter to learn, share, collaborate, celebrate
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
A3: ,Edmodo for discussing topics between classmates
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
Yeah, I know, but I'd polled them & FB was the most popular - but not for school-related work, obviously :)
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naghma_khn
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
We are still at our infancy stage in the educational social media use. Would love to explore more.
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bakshiaarti
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
One note, edmodo, you tube
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
A3: Our school makes a lot of school videos and uploads them onto our school Facebook and Youtube
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:46 PM EST
A3: Facebook for communicating and promoting positive impacts of our school to the local community and parents
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
Great, thanks Jim. Can everyone else please do the same. would really appreciate the voting on the polls.
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
The polls didn't show up on TweetDeck. I toggled over to the conventional display and voted.
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
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. Use private messenger for P as in Auckland at Starship wth 1 child.So my 2 Ss communicate wth her -pics of their work &messages
rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
A2: Setup Twitter account for the class in the past but wasn't very successful.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:43 PM EST
I prefer a more public platform and have a twitter platform for my Ss
@foodwbhs
Am slowly but gradually getting buy in
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In reply to @Ajarn_Adam, @FoodWbhs
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
sounds FB is working well for you.
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
A3; If we were allowed, I would use snapchat for booksnaps, twitter to communicate in the classroom, & instagram for videos.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q.3. What social media do you use and why?
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:47 PM EST
Great read re how social media can have a positive impact on learning
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https://t.co/j7Ur8udbaR
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
Yep, this is another great way to showcase student work
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
A3: Our school is teaching them how to create their own videos and upload them onto our school's Facebook and Youtube
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:48 PM EST
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. Went really well but am exhausted. Also nervous as had new class.Snrs instead of Jnrs.Some behav Ss took a while 2 settle
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
that is going to be my Q.5
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Doctor_Harves
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
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A3
@flipgrid
and Google plus. The great firewall of China
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
A3 The elementary school uses Twitter and Facebook to maintain its profile within the local community and with parents.
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
A3: Showcasing their work through social media inspires other students to want to create movies and showcase them
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
Twitter isn't popular with my Ss, they all use an app called Line, but I can't see how to incorporate it into class
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
Q.4 coming up.....
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#quickfire
chat today :)
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
Oh wow, Sorry!
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q.4. What are some effective ways of using social media in the classroom?
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#thebigquestion
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
haha
#schoolpolicies
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In reply to @lmhawkhill
VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
During science week Ss used Snapchat to share what was going on
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https://t.co/ClBV86Xmew
ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
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good morning...A1. I use Twitter a lot and also
@Seesaw
... Fabulous Blogging and showcasing.
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
Haven't heard about this app,will explore surely.Thanks
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:49 PM EST
Twitter isn't popular with my Ss, they all use an app called Line, but I can't see how to incorporate it into class
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
A4: Connecting students with peers around the world
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:51 PM EST
A3: Piggybacking off of what someone else wrote, using social media with students is a way to teach digital citizenship
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
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. I used Ss indiv learning wikis for Ps to access & see examples of work & comments. A lot couldn't access( no internet Decile 1a)
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
A3: At our school, we teach digital citizenship in grades 3-6 using Common Sense lesson plans
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rsehji
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Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
that's fantastic. I have always wanted to have a school Youtube page but just cant manage so many platforms.
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
A4 Twitter can be used for research and expanding personal learning networks. Facebook is more for community relations.
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
A4: Using Edmodo to moderate discussions about content between classmates
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:52 PM EST
A4:Using social media is definitely meaningful&relevant to Ss lives.Booksnaps for annotating,instagram for capturing Ss engagement
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q.4. What are some effective ways of using social media in the classroom?
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#thebigquestion
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:53 PM EST
It's useful for contacting groups of Ss, eg. project groups, but as a classroom learning tool...not so sure
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leonie_hastings
Mar 10 @ 9:53 PM EST
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.Connecting with others around NZ and the world impt. We skyped a students Ts dad in Scotland & then S T when he went over there 2
sjw297
Mar 10 @ 9:53 PM EST
@rsehji
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#hettanznni
I find some students don't check email but they will Facebook!
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
Yeah, you really need a small team of interested Ts to share the burden
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
Good ideas here IMO
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https://t.co/6C4UV8yKZ3
and here
https://t.co/4iHgUTq5S6
Doctor_Harves
Mar 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
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A4 great for capturing student voice
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:54 PM EST
A4: Also Twitter could be used for communicating responses to a lesson in "real time" with Ss.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
I hadn't come across the BBC one before and will definitely be going back to explore the other links
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In reply to @rsehji, @coolcatteacher
rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
Connecting Ss to guest speakers,Tweet Qs to speakers ,publish work
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
One of my questions, is at what age should social media be introduced?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:55 PM EST
applies to Ts like me too who are connected via other platforms than trying to keep up w/ emails.
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In reply to @sjw297
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:56 PM EST
What age should social media be incorporated into school curriculum?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:56 PM EST
Q.5 coming up......
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:56 PM EST
I teach 2nd grade, and I feel students aren't ready for social media yet.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
A brilliant blog by
https://t.co/m6EaGmqTsS
by
@coolcatteacher
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@VipulaSharma1
In reply to @coolcatteacher, @VipulaSharma1
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
A brilliant blog by
https://t.co/P7t4t3t2PT
by
@coolcatteacher
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@VipulaSharma1
In reply to @coolcatteacher, @VipulaSharma1
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
@spanglish4me
I used it in my first grade classroom.
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In reply to @spanglish4me, @spanglish4me
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
A4 I have my Ss create websites using
@Wix
to showcase their photos of urban wildlife around the city for an
#ecology
project
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In reply to @Wix
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
What did you do in first grade, and how did you do it?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
Q.5 Do school policies allow use of social media platforms?
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#poll
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:58 PM EST
I have never asked nor been presented a list of social media norms and restrictions from my district.
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:58 PM EST
@spanglish4me
Flipgrid is a great way to have them record their reactions to stories without having to read or write.
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mrterborg
Mar 10 @ 9:58 PM EST
I often stayed in for recess. I was quite skilled at this because my handwriting was illegible.
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
I know that our Youtube is regulated.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
is one of my fave website creating platforms and I have our KS4 Ss use it to create their eportfolio
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In reply to @Ajarn_Adam, @Wix
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
I'd say depends on the platform - eg some are 'closed' blogging' tools to help young Ss get started
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
A6: Definitely not. Our district blocks access to all social media platforms. Sad but true.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:57 PM EST
Q.5 Do school policies allow use of social media platforms?
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#poll
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
A5: Yes and no...many things are restricted
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
I am so awed by all you amazing PLN here on
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& your shares today. I can't keep up & will go back & reply to all later if I missed u
mrterborg
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
Depends on district but i've seen younger classes using it. Usually via a class account.
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 9:59 PM EST
I'll check out Flipgrid
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:00 PM EST
good question and I always think it's good to ask the Ss which platforms they use or are aware of too.
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:00 PM EST
And it can be made public or private
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In reply to @hdszatkowski, @spanglish4me
mrterborg
Mar 10 @ 10:00 PM EST
https://t.co/4uWAAC6Fdw
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In reply to @rinikaran
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:01 PM EST
Q.6 yet to come up
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I will give everyone a few minutes to vote on the polls for Q.1, 2 and 5. Really appreciate your shares ☺
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:01 PM EST
My question with access being blocked like this is how are Ss meant to learn how to use social media safely?
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In reply to @lmhawkhill
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:01 PM EST
I love
https://t.co/MAcxIbcRwM
. I use it to create my blogs and share w/ my learners
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In reply to @Ajarn_Adam, @Wix
ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 10:02 PM EST
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A5. Need based. Whole of November- December we had Twitter activation for My Ss as we needed to propogate a peace message
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:02 PM EST
I question this as well bc Ss are using everywhere except at school. Go figure!
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:03 PM EST
https://t.co/heWGrKKVpN
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 10:03 PM EST
@Ajarn_Adam
Great point! If you we going to teach them about digital footprints we need to be able to provide them support.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:03 PM EST
my school provides Ts autonomy to choose a platform 4 learning & teaching keeping safety of all in mind
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#trustmodel
In reply to @spanglish4me
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:04 PM EST
Here's another useful link
https://t.co/FHNf03MVrj
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:04 PM EST
An article that sets out the pros and cons of
#socialmedia
in
#education
Good points to be aware of
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https://t.co/3i49MlY27j
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:05 PM EST
Looking forward to a skype session to connect our students despite timezone differences
@deem_ellen
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:05 PM EST
That's awesome.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:06 PM EST
Teachers aren't blocked but Ss are. However, these days people have data & are connected 24/7
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In reply to @lmhawkhill
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:07 PM EST
Absolutely!
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In reply to @hdszatkowski, @Ajarn_Adam
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:07 PM EST
mine too :)
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In reply to @VipulaSharma1, @Ajarn_Adam, @Wix
rsehji
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Mar 10 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q.6 last question coming up.........
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:08 PM EST
Exactly!
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ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 10:08 PM EST
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I am looking for Skype sessions with my grade 6 and 8 working on child labour , DIVISION & INCLUSION respectively. No success yet
spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 10:08 PM EST
Since Ss are using it everywhere except school, I think it's time we incorporate it into the lesson plans
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rsehji
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Mar 10 @ 10:09 PM EST
Q.6 What are your takeaways from today?
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:10 PM EST
TA: Our district need to allow access to social media platforms ASAP. It will enhance teaching & learning in the classroom.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:09 PM EST
Q.6 What are your takeaways from today?
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:11 PM EST
I attended a
#remarkablelearning
conf recently & the keynote speakers emphasized on being connected & on collaboration
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 10:11 PM EST
A6: We can help inspire each other to find new ways to infuse technology into our classroom. We're not alone.
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JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 10:11 PM EST
A6 School policies on social media use vary, but the interactions can be valuable as long as student activity is monitored.
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ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 10:11 PM EST
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A6.as always many.flipgrid I want to pick up ...
rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:11 PM EST
Students have a collaborative tool right there in their pockets
#smartphones
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:12 PM EST
I love this. You have surely
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me. Thank you.
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ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 10:13 PM EST
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Students need to widen their horizon and engagement with the learning and world outside
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:13 PM EST
A6 Takeaway: Most Ts either use / would like support using social media in their classroom; not always possible bc of local rules
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:13 PM EST
Great point made or the level of trust and culture is created where Ss are self directed self manage
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:13 PM EST
I have to look it up too
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:13 PM EST
Of course! But as you can imagine, Ss are not allowed to bring cell phones to school either.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:14 PM EST
the app is a great platform with the choose your path stories. Best way of getting the message across.
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:15 PM EST
Any Ts interested in
#Skype
with G6/8 on child labour, division & inclusion
#globaledchat
#edchat
#mysteryskype
@ApraRalli
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ApraRalli
Mar 10 @ 10:08 PM EST
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I am looking for Skype sessions with my grade 6 and 8 working on child labour , DIVISION & INCLUSION respectively. No success yet
rsehji
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Mar 10 @ 10:16 PM EST
Oh, our Ss are allowed phones as not all have laptops, so I try use apps/platforms that r phone friendly
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 10:16 PM EST
A6: enhance learning by connecing us 2 what is going on n the rest of the world,seek different perspecives ,ideas,provide feedback
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:16 PM EST
A6: we can't ban use of social media & should educate our Ss how to navigate it safely & purposefully to enhance their learning
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 10:17 PM EST
Malala inspired a lot of people and social change through social media via blogs
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:17 PM EST
@Flipgrid
is a very useful app!
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 10:17 PM EST
Don't be the Taliban and ban social media
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:17 PM EST
true, to empower Ss to be connected learners we have to be connected educators too
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:18 PM EST
awesome, thanks Vips.
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hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 10:18 PM EST
@VipulaSharma1
I agree. As Ts we are constantly finding ways to relate to our student's interests. This is a wonderful resource.
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:19 PM EST
That's awesome.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:19 PM EST
so right, in order to form global connections, hear different perspectives and be aware of global issues
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 10:20 PM EST
HA HA!So rightly said.Would love more autonomy for sure.
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 10:17 PM EST
Don't be the Taliban and ban social media
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:21 PM EST
let's use their interests as a hook into the learning then show them how to stay safe online when using
#socialmedia
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:22 PM EST
Thanks to everyone for joining
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today. I am totally blown away by your passion and insights. See you again next Sat. Happy weekend☺
JKatzaman
Mar 10 @ 10:22 PM EST
Next week's
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should be interesting with Daylight Saving Time returning, making the chat one hour later at 10:30 Friday night.
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 10:23 PM EST
@VipulaSharma1
Well put! Let's use there passion for communicating through digital portals and stretch their knowledge.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:23 PM EST
I am lucky I have that so can give everything a go
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spanglish4me
Mar 10 @ 10:23 PM EST
Adios, amigos! I enjoyed my first Twitter Chat!
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lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:23 PM EST
Thanks for moderating this AMAZING chat, Have a great weekend.
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:22 PM EST
Thanks to everyone for joining
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today. I am totally blown away by your passion and insights. See you again next Sat. Happy weekend☺
hdszatkowski
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
Thanks! It was wonderful discussing social media with all of you.
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
Thanks Ritu, thanks everyone for your thoughts & ideas!
@rsehji
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
oh dear,I really hope you will be there. Soon daylight saving will apply here too so might look at revisiting chat time
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:25 PM EST
Maybe hear from you in a few months time when it changes back then Jim! ;)
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:25 PM EST
so glad, hope to see you again. Thanks for all the shares
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:25 PM EST
Thanks for joining in Joseph!
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:25 PM EST
you are very kind, thank you. See you next Saturday.
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VipulaSharma1
Mar 10 @ 10:25 PM EST
Thanks to
#socialmedia
in
#education
for getting me connected to
@rsehji
and other dedicated educators at
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inspiring my learning
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 10:26 PM EST
Thanks everyone for yet another amazing chat.
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. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
Thanks Ritu, thanks everyone for your thoughts & ideas!
@rsehji
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:26 PM EST
Thanks Adam
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Ajarn_Adam
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
Thanks Ritu, thanks everyone for your thoughts & ideas!
@rsehji
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rsehji
- Moderator
Mar 10 @ 10:26 PM EST
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rinikaran
Mar 10 @ 10:24 PM EST
Def makes all the difference when you have a free hand at exploring what's out there.
lmhawkhill
Mar 10 @ 10:27 PM EST
I'll be ready.
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