Questions for Matt Miller by Andrew Nikola https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu Q & A and ideas for live meet with author Matt Miller of Tech Like a Pirate. en-us 2021-06-02 23:01:56 UTC 2021-06-07 23:57:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2693.png What has been your most successful lesson ever as a FL teacher? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1586209924 2021-06-04 20:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1586209924 Can you tell us about an unconventional elementary lesson with technology that you think was very memorable for the students? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1587174211 2021-06-05 18:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1587174211 What was it like making the leap to writing a book, leading professional developments, etc? megan_cooke https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1587842128 2021-06-06 10:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1587842128 Who are some role models that have made a positive impact or difference in your life? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588320603 2021-06-06 20:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588320603 Did you run into any opposition from administrators when attempting new things? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588333219 2021-06-06 21:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588333219 Have you found an alternative to Google Tours/Expeditions that is going away this month? amandaingalls https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588355592 I have been looking, but have not really found a suitable alternative, especially to Tours where I had a lot of great ideas for students to create their own Tours using 360 images.]]> 2021-06-06 21:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588355592 At the HS level especially there's a lot of emphasis on "the test"; getting our students to pass the Regents, AP Exams, etc. to graduate. How do you justify to parents and Admin Genius Hours, PBLs, and other activities that seemingly take time away from teaching content on the test? amandaingalls https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588360644 2021-06-06 21:39:39 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588360644 tammygehlert https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588410478 Originally I thought Tech Like a Pirate got its name because we would be stealing the best stuff from other educators' "ships"! The lesson material/ideas you have created or pulled together is awesome and that's why we come to you; but what/who are your top three go to's for great,creative material?]]> 2021-06-06 22:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1588410478 Who was your favorite teacher and what made her/him so special? olivia_christian https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590656170 2021-06-07 17:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590656170 What is your best advice to teachers who want to embark on trying new technology things in their classroom? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590766415 Jackie ]]> 2021-06-07 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590766415 How do you suggest helping parents of our students embrace technology rather than being skeptical/scared of it? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590767120 2021-06-07 18:12:14 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590767120 Can you share some examples of incorporating technology into K-2 classrooms without going too far over their skill level? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590809260 2021-06-07 18:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590809260 Can you tell us about a math lesson you did using technology at the elementary level? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590919579
Kim Leone]]> 2021-06-07 19:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590919579 What do you suggest to teachers who want to incorporate these exciting pieces of technology, but are still a bit scared to do it? https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590938016 2021-06-07 19:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1590938016 What is the one classroom "thing" (routine, program, tool, etc.) that you cannot go without, or wouldn't give up without a fight? michellegebele https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591005162 2021-06-07 20:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591005162 Rita Fava https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591079947 Can you share a successful level I foreign language lesson using technology.]]> 2021-06-07 20:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591079947 Since your book was published, are there any new websites, programs, or ideas that you have learned and are willing to share? heathercameron https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591095375 2021-06-07 20:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591095375 https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591133146 Following on with Amanda, with a schedule booked from September to June just trying to cover the requirements, it is very difficult to do something new unless there is a clearly more efficient approach to student's learning the material. How to evaluate better options in advance when what I am doing is working?]]> 2021-06-07 21:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591133146 https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591149205 I have discovered in this last year that I enjoy and have learned so much from educational blogs and following certain groups on social media for ideas. Do you have any go to groups that you follow for inspiration?]]> 2021-06-07 21:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591149205 https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591241755 What is one major takeaway from your experience as an educator and publisher? ]]> 2021-06-07 22:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591241755 https://padlet.com/andrew_nikola/9m6x7z3mnqzmfrtu/wish/1591267334 During remote/hybrid teaching, what was the best activity to encourage active participation  in Spanish class? 

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