VILS 2020 - 21 by Nicole Sheahan https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21 Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2020-12-20 15:15:44 UTC 2025-12-01 22:23:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9e9.png MY HOW YOU'VE GROWN! nsheahan https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1034411231 I am so impressed with ALL of you! There is not one teacher in our building who has not grown as an integrator of educational tech. From just figuring out GClassroom last spring to using Nearpod, Jamboard, Google Chrome, Sceencastify, and so many others... you have grown in leaps and bounds. I can't wait to see what you do in 2021!!]]> 2020-12-20 15:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1034411231 Proficient in Nearpod https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084190034 navigating google classroom
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Specific tools such as:
Screencastify
Flipgrid
Touchscreen ability of chromebooks
Use of stylis
Google Keep
Jamboard
Padlet
Canvas

From the 8th grade floor:)]]> 2021-01-13 17:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084190034 I feel as if I am the proverbial jack of all trades, master of none. I want to master one platform; I just don't know yet which one that would or should be. I do want it to be one that draws high student engagement. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084198756 2021-01-13 17:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084198756 Here goes: https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084204100 How to create engaging lessons that engage all students

How to use breakout rooms successfully.

How to engage when they are working remotely.

How to use the google classroom rubrics

From the 8 th grade floor]]> 2021-01-13 17:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084204100 Learned in 2020 https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084213907 Screencastify is a great tool for making tutorials showing students how to use certain platforms, etc. Or even to show students *exactly* how we want something done because teachers are picky :-)

I really, really, really love Nearpod. Making them can be super time consuming, but I see the most student engagement with Nearpod so I'm trying to use it as often as possible.]]> 2021-01-13 17:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084213907 Where to even begin... https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084214969 I've learned how to use Nearpod, Google Jamboard, Flipgrid, and a host of other digital platforms.]]> 2021-01-13 17:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084214969 Students Impressing US https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084215205 Attendence virtually

Problem solving their own technology

Self advocacy is improving

Better communicating via email.

8th grade floor

]]> 2021-01-13 17:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084215205 Emails https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084215270 I have been very impressed by some of the effort that some students have shown in taking responsibility for their work by staying late after class to connect with a teacher or sending an email to keep the teacher up to date.]]> 2021-01-13 17:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084215270 Platforms and More Platforms, and I Don't Mean Shoes https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084216322 Our students have had to learn a variety of platforms from teachers with a variety of learning styles. They have perservered through all of this and put in a lot of effort to be successful in a time of social distancing, which makes learning extremely challenging.]]> 2021-01-13 17:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084216322 TIME MANAGEMENT https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084224306 There are not enough hours in the day to get done everything that needs to get done. I would love more technology tools and resources that help with time management, efficiency, not reinventing the wheel, anything!]]> 2021-01-13 17:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084224306 Being able to teach virtually https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084224565 Not having to parallel plan tech AND no-tech lessons for students without access to technology.]]> 2021-01-13 17:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084224565 https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084227156 Weekly emails

Ability to share knowledge of technology]]> 2021-01-13 17:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084227156 Learning Curve https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084228387 I expected some of my coworkers, especially older ones (sorry, innate biases) to have a hard time adapting to the technology. I've been impressed by how hard everyone - but especially some of my coworkers who did not use tech much until closure - has worked to become proficient in different tech resources.]]> 2021-01-13 17:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084228387 https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084231632 Provide us with a coach that is accessable and eager to help us.]]> 2021-01-13 17:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084231632 Parent contact https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084232214 We have so much on our plates, but it is crystal clear that teachers are doing everything they can to try to get in touch with families. 

]]> 2021-01-13 17:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084232214 Rolling with the punches https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084234476 Students thrive in consistency and suffer in chaos. Whether it's adapting with teachers who are adjusting what platforms we use as we see what works and what doesn't, or just being patient with technology issues, the majority of my students have been very adaptable.]]> 2021-01-13 17:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084234476 Advocating for themselves https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084237018 Man oh man, do I love when kids ask for help of their own volition! I've seen big improvements with this in 2020 and it's great.

]]> 2021-01-13 17:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084237018 Nicole Sheahan is a gift from the heavens. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084243118 2021-01-13 17:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084243118 How to have more control over what my students are accessing while using the chromebook. Chromebooks are an awesome learning tool but also a walking distraction. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084288345 2021-01-13 18:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084288345 Technology has changed learning. Teachers act as a facilitator, students need to take accountability and responsibility for their learning. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084322256 2021-01-13 18:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084322256 If a student is "absent" for class, our classrooms are always accessible. Google Classroom allows for us to host, grades are posted, feedback is accessed. Classes can be recorded from the meets and seen at anytime in case student/family has questions regarding content for homework/missing work. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084329762
VILS allows for materials to be accessible. ]]> 2021-01-13 18:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084329762 SEL https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084356982 Our kids need social-emotional supports now more than ever before ]]> 2021-01-13 18:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084356982 Responsibility https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084360935 How to hold students accountable for their own learning now that they have the latest tech/internet and "no excuses". ]]> 2021-01-13 18:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084360935 Being Helpful https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084368444 Students have helped teachers, themselves, and peers with everything from wake-up texts to accessing technology and lessons. They have stepped up in a major way.]]> 2021-01-13 18:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084368444 Here for the kids https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084375084 Every teacher in this building has pushed themselves to be a better educator, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, because we love our kids and care about them as humans and as students. We have proven, this year without a doubt, that we are in it for the kids. 

]]> 2021-01-13 18:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084375084 I've learned how to use flipgrid, vocaroo, screencastify, closed captioning in slides and Gmeets, developing breakout rooms, jamboard, and writing comments in GClassrooms. spatterson245 https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084556291 2021-01-13 19:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084556291 I was trained in Nearpod but never applied the learning. I need a refresher class and then application with it. spatterson245 https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084568452 2021-01-13 19:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084568452 Our students are so computer smart, they impress me with the way they navigate through the chrome book and showing me different things that I can do. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084746821 2021-01-13 19:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084746821 That technology is critical in order to keep kids engaged in learning https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084774780 2021-01-13 19:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084774780 New ways to keep students engaged. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084778600 2021-01-13 19:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084778600 Many students have engaged and remained focused of their learning in challenging times https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084780611 2021-01-13 19:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084780611 My colleagues have worked under challenging conditions to develop new skills https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084784635 2021-01-13 19:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084784635 We benefit from VILS because our students are able to connect virtually and because we are able to have support developing tech skills https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084789785 2021-01-13 19:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1084789785 It is like Star Trek speed how much we have learned in so little time. My whole approach to instruction has shifted and then shifted again. https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088507752 2021-01-14 18:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088507752 Synchronous teaching before it was the expected thing https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088512548 2021-01-14 18:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088512548 They learn so quickly...installing extensions and applying when needed https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088514626 2021-01-14 18:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1088514626 Professional Learning Communities https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1098077461 VILS gives us the ability to connect for PLC with colleagues and plan engaging synchronous  instruction for our students who are learning at home.  ]]> 2021-01-18 14:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1098077461 Relationships https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1100959350 Having the ability to virtually connect everyday with students who have been fully remote since the start of this school year is priceless. ]]> 2021-01-19 12:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nsheahan/mmsTech20_21/wish/1100959350