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One challenge I see is preparing students for an unpredictable future while fitting everything in.

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How do we promote equity in access throughout STL county schools?

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We are a small school depending on donors to purchase technology needs

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Learning about how to integrate Chromebooks effectively into the classroom as our district moves to 1:1.

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People thinking that kindergarten/preschool is glorified babysitting! 🙄

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People thinking that kindergarten/preschool is glorified babysitting! 🙄

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Christie Blecher
@ChristieBlecher
I see students struggling with poverty and getting access to digital resources at home.

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We are in the midst of a culture change. Currently, tech is still viewed primarily as an accommodation or a “sometimes” tool, rather than an essesntial component for all that will allow students to self advocate and shape their own learning. @kimber_johnston

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We have a small school where we can't get funding for things.

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Meeting needs of all learners in our district

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Meeting needs of all learners in our district

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Trying to meet the social and economic needs of our students as well as setting a high expectation of successful futures for everyone

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Administrative support in technology innovation.

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Administrator buy in

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Moving to a 1:1 district when the students have no desire to work with technology nor be at school

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Figuring out the balance between remediation, accommodation, differentiation. How and when to use tech most effectively to support growth and development.

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Encouraging teachers who are scared of change. @tech_shelby

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Student device accessibility and internet freedom

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Getting kids to use tech in powerful ways instead of goofing off

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Student motivation

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Lack of purpose; fixed mindsets

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Internet at students homes

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Seeing the positive impact that extending your "team" can have.
-When we extend our network we build our ideas and understanding of best practice. How do we help everyone see the impact this can have. @Tenbrink512

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@ms_oberholtzer

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Healthy tech use @ home

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So hard to organize the time and resources to match passions with people. Students and educations.

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Time and easy of implementation - technology working, student/faculty technology interaction, etc

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Time and easy of implementation - technology working, student/faculty technology interaction, etc

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I have a small group of Freshman students and they are constantly at each other with very thick drama.

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Inspiring excellence

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Students don’t buy in to school because they have other things on their mind.

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Children coming to school dirty.

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Trying to convince kids to use tech as tool as tools as opposed toys
@fhnsantos

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I am at a school which is 100% free and reduced lunch. The lack of exposure to technology and lack of technology in the school puts our students at an immediate disadvantage.

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How can promote equity when a student can't get to school?

@geringerscience

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Student device accessibility and internet freedom.

@RingenTech

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High stress in students—high expectations from peers and home with regard to grades, college acceptances, etc

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High stress in students—high expectations from peers and home with regard to grades, college acceptances, etc

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Not enough time in the day to get everything accomplished is creating stress for both educators and students. 

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Not enough time in the day to get everything accomplished is creating stress for both educators and students. 

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Not being distracted by the sparkle of new tech and focus on the valuable. Consistency is important to bring everyone along. Avoiding the feeling of constantly chasing squirrels and never catching one.

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Getting kiddos to approach failure as a momentary roadblock not a "forever.

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Distraction with iPads

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How do we move to an environment in which students are true co-collaborators in designing their learning?

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Online accountability

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Building enthusiasm in kids & teaches is a
Challenge. It seems whenever we get it going something comes along to discourage us.

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Inspiring students to use their gifts for the greater good

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Having the time to create engaging and meaningful lessons utilizing technology.

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We have the tech. Motivating teachers to change is the issue.

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Institutional racism and the reemergence of white supremacy.

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Institutional racism and the reemergence of white supremacy.

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Getting admin, teachers, to embrace new methods, tools, and the risk of
FAILURE.

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Hearing about other educators with unsupportive administrators- I have the most amazing admin! I’ve had unsupportive admin and it’s a tough ride.

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Students not having access to technology at home

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Children having so many basic needs not being met, they can’t focus on school.

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Creating an atmosphere where books and tech go hand in hand...

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Students not buying in that they can achieve more than what they were born into

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When kids can't eat or come come to school embarrssed of unwashed clothes they tend to tune out school and put up that wall @JWalterTeach

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Finding the time to organize passions and learners.

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We have lots of technology. Getting teachers to change their ways and use it is the issue.

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We are a small, rural district where everyone does everything!

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@ms_oberholtzer

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Working with students to help them understand the negative dealing with social media and tech so that they can be the good. 

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Working with students to help them understand the negative dealing with social media and tech so that they can be the good. 

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Inspiring students to use their gifts for the greater good, tech or other @sara_freeman

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Internet at home for low SES, urban kids

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Internet at home for low SES, urban kids

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Getting all students engaged in lessons

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Keeping up with the fast pace of changing technology

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Challenges in getting students access to the internet at home.

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Meeting basic needs of students so they can focus on learning.

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Teaching students EMPATHY!

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Teaching students to use tech for good. Too many attempts to try things that are inappropriate, mean, or nonprodu

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Getting all students engaged during a lesson

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Helping students see their own potential and inspiring them to work through the challenges that they will face to meet their goals.

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I challenge myslef to have 100% engagement 100% ot the time with my middle school kids and keeping the technology as a tool of growth and discovery, not just games.
@mryatesfms

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Small building and going 1:1 next year. How am I suppose to be ready to support 280+ chrome books, our teachers, run my library full time AND teach an electives class that has nothing to do with either thing on top of the other daily and weekly .....and help my teachers make sure they move past the augment stage. Sorry today I am overwhelmed.

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Emphasis on intense curriculum versus teachng the whole child, life and social skills

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Coaching educators with #edtech, a challenge I see is a shortage in the funding necessary to provide optimal access to resources and support for our students and educators.

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High expectations for all. Kids and adults alike.

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High expectations for all. Kids and adults alike.

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Having time to go back and begin teaching at the student’s instructional level so they can experience success and build confidence.

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Our biggest challenge is time! We have been investing in our people. I am looking for ideas on how to make the most of our time!

Theresa Christain, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
tchristian@mail.eldo.k12.mo.us
@rlctmc90

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Not enough IT/tech specialists in our small district to get everything out in a timely manner. @showmesassy #MySMARTboardWasSupposedToBeInstalledInAugust

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I'm motivated to try so many ideas, but need time to process, plan, tinker, collaborate, etc.

@carambarnes
Instagram:  barnes5glen

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Not enough IT/tech specialists in our small district to get everything out in a timely manner. #MySMARTboardWasSupposedToBeInstalledInAugust

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Not enough IT/tech specialists in our small district to get everything out in a timely manner. #MySMARTboardWasSupposedToBeInstalledInAugust

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Time... time.... time
@Squashsmasher

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Challenge, how do we ensure we are meeting teachers where they are at. In order to give them the tools thy need, so they can provide students with rich challenging opportunities while still feeling empowered and inspired ( not over whelmed)?

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Challenge, how do we ensure we are meeting teachers where they are at. In order to give them the tools thy need, so they can provide students with rich challenging opportunities while still feeling empowered and inspired ( not over whelmed)?