#wciledchat Archive
Brand new Twitter chat for educators from West Central Illinois. Here is where all resources and insights are collected around #wciledchat.
Tuesday July 19, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Abbi from Davenport, Ia. Second grade at Jackson Elementary :)
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Amber from Washington. I am the Executive Director of
@ice_il
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Thank you all for coming to the first ever
#wciledchat
https://t.co/F8MFfiOpM7
MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Corky from Sciota. Teach hs/ms agriculture, FFA advisor
#westprairiehs
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1: Who has been the best follow on Twitter you've came across this summer?
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:07 PM EDT
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I follow
@missmac100
for all things elementary school/2nd grade
MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
for sure!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@amber_heffner
I am excited to learn more about
@FutureReady
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burgessdave
Jul 19 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@MSprincipalCW
@baxter2g
Thank you, Caitlin!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Q2: What is your favorite app or program you use and why?
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2: I use google classroom everyday. It serves as my communications hub. I use it in coaching too.
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JasonDanner71
Jul 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Google Classroom. Use it everyday and finding out there are 100 more things I can do.
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MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: SmartSeat for managing procedures, Google Forms because it's awesome
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@josephfatheree
We would love to have you join! It's a new chat starting in West Central IL
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Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: I use all the google apps almost daily. We also love using
@aurasma
and
@DoInkTweets
for our green screen videos!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
recommended to have everything in Google classroom be an assignment.
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@wpmsad
A2: I think for right now with my kiddos it is garageband (making QR codes), QR reader app and remind 101 app
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MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@wpmsad
A2: I look forward to learning from you!
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MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@baxter2g
ditto on the Remind app! It's a game-changer!
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josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:19 PM EDT
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Joe Fatheree here from Effingham High School.
amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2:
#GAFE
#googleedu
#Twitter
@RemindHQ
bit.ly
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
HI, I"m a HS English teacher from Plainfield, IL
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
I've had parents-guardians refuse
@RemindHQ
messages about schoolwork.
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@MrsGWP
between that, twitter and my Facebook page and Instagram my parents are able to be super connected.
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Thanks for doing that for us!
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https://t.co/anjWJNDSdn
josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:21 PM EDT
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a2 I am definitely spending more time on Twitter. It's much easier to connect with it.
josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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a2 in also doing a lot with periscope and telegram.
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@josephfatheree
What is telegram?
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draftline
Jul 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Hello all! Tom Gross school librarian at Washington High School.
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josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
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a2 telegram really let's you stay connected with a small group. It helps build community.
MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A1: I met her 3 yrs ago, and she still motivates & encourages most effectively
@AngelaMaiers
If you don't know her, you need to!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:24 PM EDT
This
#wciledchat
is
https://t.co/QV3pwu93hE
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@josephfatheree
Sounds intriguing.
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: I forgot to mention
@plickers
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: I have a lot of new things to try.
@AdobeSpark
@Seesaw
@RecapThat
@EDpuzzle
@breakoutEDU
@PowToon
to name a few.
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@MaggieMaslowski
@Socrative
@GetKahoot
@classcraftgame
@quizlet
@padlet
Love that you mention your Ss = experts!
#KidsDeserveIt
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doctordea
Jul 19 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Hopping on late. Dea from midway between the QCA & Galesburg. In St Louis tonite attending
@EdReports
training.
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josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
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a3 we are using Sway and
https://t.co/WPjQVIDMHu
for storytelling.
amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@thomascmurray
You are welcome! Much deserved!
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Sullivan_Scott
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A2: I learned to use Voxer last week from
#superweek
. Voxer is like Messages but better for voice especially w groups
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Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Not this summer, but the very end of the school year I found
@piktochart
and really enjoyed that. My students adored it!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@Miss_Lievens
@adobevoice
It is so neat and very easy to use!
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@MrsGWP
@wpmsad
Great way to play the game! Make him work at it! :)
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Totally, when ss are engaged they learn more effectively!!!
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https://t.co/sBc8oCMHRM
baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: I’m going to try
@Seesaw
and
@DoInkTweets
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MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@MrsGWP
@wpmsad
And teach the WPMS staff!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I'm on it. We still have to get everyone to buy in at both buildings!!!
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https://t.co/50h71eeof0
josephfatheree
Jul 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
#wciledchat
I am hopping off to enjoy a grilled meal of garden fresh produce😀 Hope to catch your next chat.
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@MaggieMaslowski
I hope they hop on board. The amount of ideas/things I've learned from and after
#WITcon2016
has been amazing.
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@josephfatheree
Blurb...going to have to look that one up! Could come in handy in the future!
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doctordea
Jul 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
My kids introduced me 2Voxer several years ago. Glad 2see it catch fire w/educators. Integrates old & new tech; voice immediacy
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
People learn from actions rather than promises.And, future & former Ss will rave about you and then Ts will yearn2learn
@wpmsad
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@josephfatheree
Thanks for joining, Joe! We will keep you updated on the next
#wciledchat
. Enjoy dinner!
MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:35 PM EDT
I hope that for you and your district and Ss, but everyone is different! Don't be disappointed, just stay
#EduAmazing
#wciledchat
@wpmsad
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4:
#WITcon2016
was the best PD I've ever been to. Enhanced my PLN and learned a lot.
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MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: Definitely
#amle
conference. Hoping to go again!
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Sullivan_Scott
Jul 19 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Thanks to
@mikelubelfeld
and
@npolyak
for my voxer intro at IASA last week. Our group still using it
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https://t.co/AHNlepOE0w
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@MSprincipalCW
Can I tag along to this if you go?
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A4: All
@ice_il
activities of course!
@isteconnects
@FutureReady
@EdcampLdr
@breakoutEDU
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https://t.co/og8yk6YMN5
Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4: Not sure I could pick one... Love any PD where I can share and learn from educators- so beneficial to be able to collaborate
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Sullivan_Scott
Jul 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4: I say
#ASuperWeek
from just last week. Variety of topics including social media techniques 4 school
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https://t.co/wf1V4kURsh
wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:40 PM EDT
If
@ice_il
ever had a big conference south of the suburbs I'm sure I'd like that one too. 😎
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@Sullivan_Scott
@mikelubelfeld
@npolyak
Two great leaders for sure! Lucky you to have attended!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@MSprincipalCW
When is it?
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: Fave PD=
@ice_il
@DeICE_IL
@SAMRiCamp
Are Awesome, yet
@WGEDD
has been the BEST!
@Jeff_Zoul
@casas_jimmy
@ToddWhitaker
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@Sullivan_Scott
I need to study up on
@voxer
is it like
@GoogleHangout
but with voice?
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Yes,
#witcon16
was definitely amazing. Great participation and sessions and Admin Academy
#wciledchat
https://t.co/UvdaqK1IDL
MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@wpmsad
October
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@doctordea
Good answer!
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doctordea
Jul 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4 My favorite PDs have nested in my brain and revealed themselves in my interactions w/students, parents & administration.
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Count me in!
#wciledchat
https://t.co/h0ljJZudiY
amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@wpmsad
@ice_il
Let's get a chapter started in
#wciledchat
area & partner w/
@draftline
in
#ICEHOI
& great things will happen!
MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Totally!
#edcampldrIL
was
#EduAmazing
. Learned varied perspectives. Very inspiring and worthwhile
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https://t.co/X0cAmGU4Cw
Sullivan_Scott
Jul 19 @ 9:44 PM EDT
I say yes on
@MSprincipalCW
budget 😀.
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https://t.co/KMDpbmNVy2
amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@doctordea
Great perspective!! :)
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
@Sullivan_Scott
@MSprincipalCW
I'll step aside and let you guys rock, paper, scissors on that one.
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:45 PM EDT
Definately.
#wciledchat
https://t.co/nQGsQXUjDe
MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A4: VISION Tech, the national ACTE conference, is my fav. Great for career & tech ed teachers
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: Twitter! And from my administrators
@MSprincipalCW
and
@Sullivan_Scott
#wciledchat
https://t.co/nKSfptmmAo
baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: I either ask other
#wciledchat
teachers or look up
@ice_il
trainings.
MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Twitter
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MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5:
@MSprincipalCW
always sends great stuff my way. Also resources from PLNs and professional organizations.
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baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@amber_heffner
any good PD coming up soon?
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Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Twitter is an awesome place to learn! Also, from others in my district.
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5: PD opportunities - check out
@ice_il
@isteconnects
#Twitter
& I also read
@KidsDeserveIt
#InnovatorsMindset
@Hack_Leadership
#wciledchat
MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Here is
#witcon17
info
https://t.co/Vnvy3SaSmS
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Q5: I use twitter. I have my usual I look out for like.
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Miss_Lievens
Jul 19 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A5: My masters program is also great at letting us know when/where things are happening!
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jonbartelt
Jul 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Voxer is a great tool! Great in bringing groups together with one message
#wciledchat
https://t.co/A2MRIbiNX8
amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@jonbartelt
@Jeff_Zoul
Thanks, Jon! It is great members like you that makes
@ice_il
what it is!
#EduAmazing
educators!
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wpmsad
Jul 19 @ 9:53 PM EDT
6th and final question of a great first chat. Q6: What’s one goal you have for the upcoming school year?
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MSprincipalCW
Jul 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Lead my staff through our first book study together!
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MrsGWP
Jul 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: collaborate more outside my department, using tech resources more meaningfully
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:55 PM EDT
#TOT16
is Aug 1-3 in Lemont, IL
https://t.co/CcndAyWH4G
where you have 2.5 hr sessions so you learn and try out the PD/Edtech
#wciledchat
baxter2g
- Moderator
Jul 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@wpmsad
To talk with you and others on integrating IPads into daily education. To get myself more technology books to read.
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@doctordea
Have you checked out the Women In Education Leadership Voxer group?
@Jennifer_Hogan
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JasonDanner71
Jul 19 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A6: I would like to use my class # with something like this where there is back and forth conversation with student work.
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MaggieMaslowski
Jul 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A6: Goal for 16-17 is to keep learning and trying MORE. I want to create Ss leaders and give my Ss more voice & choice
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doctordea
Jul 19 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@amber_heffner
@Jennifer_Hogan
No, I haven't. Will check it out! TY!
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amber_heffner
Jul 19 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@doctordea
@Jennifer_Hogan
You are welcome! It's wonderful! Thanks to
@PrincipalInce
for introducing me to it!
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