Twitter Week 2 - What I Learned From My PLN by Jeanette Carlson https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el Share two resources you learned from your PLN this week. Please put your name on the "Title" line. Include a sentence or two about what you learned. In addition, include the Twitter handle and a link to the resource if possible. en-us 2017-03-03 00:38:48 UTC 2023-04-20 16:19:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Emily Essen https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159456838 I learned some great ideas to use in the classroom, such as a glitter jar and a gratitude jar. I found this on Twitter from @Alex_Corbitt when I searched #edchat.  Here is the link to that tweet:  https://twitter.com/Alex_Corbitt/status/840656715037233154

I also read a great article with ideas on how to teach students to be kind to one another. This is something I strive to do each day. There were some new ideas in this article I would like to try. I found this on Twitter from @cactus_cuddles when I searched #edchat. Here is the link to the article:  https://twitter.com/cactus_cuddles/status/840639240492969987]]> 2017-03-11 21:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159456838 Megan Hergenrader https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159461174 Resource 1:
10 ways Google Keep can help streamline life at school.
Twitter Handle:
@KleinErin
Tweet:
Top story via Kleinspiration 10 ways Google Keep can help streamline life at schttp://ln.is/ditchthattextbook.com/WC9aJ …, see more http://tweetedtimes.com/KleinErin?s=tnp
Link:
http://linkis.com/ditchthattextbook.com/WC9aJ
Reasoning:
This is a great resource! Google applications are used in my daily routine for organization and instruction! Google Keep is a great way to merge all of your tasks in one place! I learned that this is an easy way to save whiteboard notes, organize my to-do's and plan out my schedule!
Resource 2: 
The Tyranny of Being On Task. 
Twitter Handle:
 @plugusin
Tweet:
 Is "being on task" REALLY what we want from students? #edchat #cpchat #worthasking
Link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/tyranny-of-on-task-andrew-miller
Reasoning:
This article explains the importance of why students need more balance in the classroom to allow for their hard working minds to take a break and reenergize. Keeping students on task is so important for all grade levels to keep in mind. 
]]> 2017-03-11 23:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159461174 Nicolette Koch https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159508554 I found a new way to teach coding to my students. I am fortunate enough to have Dot and Dash in my building, but I haven't experimented with them much.  Looks like it is pretty easy! https://www.weareteachers.com/getting-started-coding/?utm_source=TW
From: @Eduporium

I also found a great reminder of ways to use formative assessment and giving students choice in projects instead of not allowing them to be creative by forcing them what we want them to create or produce.

It was shared by @web20classroom
http://blog.web20classroom.org/2017/03/3-ways-to-combat-recipe-learning.html]]> 2017-03-12 16:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159508554 Tim Richt timothy_richt65761 https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159739297 I am always looking for different ways to help my students learn the basics of coding and while www.code.org is a very good tool, there are a million other things I can use too. One of those I saw was from @KirkleesCAS who retweeted Brian Aspinall's (@mraspinall) webpage link: http://brianaspinall.com/getting-kids-to-code/

My school district had Eric Sheninger (@E_Sheninger) speak at the beginning of the school year and he is very good and worth a follow on Twitter, so I like to check out what he tweets about on occasion. He tweeted out a couple days ago about effective leadership and I am always reading about things like that not only for personal use, but for my student-athletes too. http://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/20-habits-of-highly-successful-and-effective-leaders.html?utm_content=bufferfbebc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer



]]> 2017-03-13 16:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159739297 Tim Lackovic https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159799527 As our district moves to a one to one setting, I am trying to come up with as many apps and resources as possible that students can use in the classroom Thanks @MrTRicht for your tween and sharing of resources
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/07/29/teacher-recommended-50-favorite-teaching-apps/

I follow Eric Sheninger and he tweeted an article about learning being personalized and individualized. I liked the message that it is about time schools caught up to this concept. @E_Sheninger
http://ajjuliani.com/learning-always-personalized-individualized-school-catching/]]> 2017-03-13 19:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/159799527 Kassie Bik https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160007519 I saw PowToon from a tweet from @TheJP_Rosane about @PowToon. I looked into it and I think it would be a sweet way to introduce a topic to my students or create a review video! The students would definitely find it way cooler and more interactive than a PowerPoint!
https://www.powtoon.com/blog/

I also try to read articles from tweets pertaining to technology and how to become a better teacher. This article caught my eye and it really related to this course. I saw this tweeted by @MitchBartYHS, the principle at York schools.
https://twitter.com/bmowinkel/status/841053522699440128]]> 2017-03-14 15:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160007519 Phil Payne phillip_payne42058 https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160089808 I read a good article about capitalizing on lost instructional time.  Great tips for teachers,
the link to the article was tweeted by @coolcatteacher
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/work_in_progress/2017/03/tips_for_capitalizing_on_lost_.html

I also found a very interesting article in a tweet from @DaisyDyerDuerr  that was written by a principal that may challenge how you view traditional grades and how they may actually diminish learning. 
https://twitter.com/DaisyDyerDuerr/status/841712536034639872



]]> 2017-03-14 19:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160089808 Jay Rosane jay_rosane44918 https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160130519 I really enjoyed some of the different tweets that @jefferyberadt has sent out. He introduced me to @nearpod, which is an online tool that allows teachers to share engaging and interactive lessons with their students. I love the fact that you can have instant feedback and there is no "traditional" grading.

I also included a PDF of an article that talks about how students are reading aloud too often. This came from the ASCD website (http://www.ascd.org). I also just  followed them on Twitter as they have a TON of great articles.]]> 2017-03-14 23:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160130519 Kristen Allen https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160141217 When scrolling through #edchat I came across an interesting tweet from @lynch39083 that talked about how important social interaction is in general and how it should be utilized in math class. One interesting take away from the article was that math can be difficult for some because it is typically only taught as a written language, when as humans we primarily use verbal language as our main form of communication. I had never considered this idea! https://twitter.com/Lynch39083/status/841797757203488769
I also came across an article from @thomascmurray that presented 5 tips about blended learning. This article really put into perspective what should be done in order to successfully transition to blended learning. https://twitter.com/thomascmurray/status/840014369379487744]]> 2017-03-15 01:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160141217 Julia Mohr https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160148406 Resource 1:
15 Ways to Know When Your Students Aren't "Getting" It: A Guide to Formative Assessment

Twitter Handle:
@WeAreTeachers

Link:
https://www.weareteachers.com/15-ways-to-know-when-your-students-arent-getting-it-a-guide-to-formative-assessment/

What I learned:  This article gives tips on how to use formative assessments in the classroom and what to look for.  I think a lot of these should be used in the classroom everyday.  I use bell work, closures, exit tickets, CFUs , and objectives daily.  I do think these are beneficial ways of formative assessments.

Resource 2:
Should E-Learning Replace Substitute Teachers?

Twitter Handle:
@EducationWeek

Link:
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/teacherbeat/2017/03/should_e-learning_replace_subs.html

What I learned:  The title of this article caught my eye.  I find it interesting that they are looking to use e-learning and not hiring a substitute.  The only problem I think they would run into is there wouldn't be anyone in the classroom to monitor the students.  It may work if they were able to put a para in the room to monitor the class.  I also don't think the students should be given a lot of busy work.  The teacher could create a new lesson and teach it by video or do some type of review game.]]> 2017-03-15 02:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160148406 Becky Dittmer rebecca_dittmer86325 https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160399160  Resource #1
I found this article from @Tom Murray.   He posted an article from  E school news, about giving Kindergartners Chromebooks- http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/02/10/kindergartner-chromebook/2/.   I read it with interest, because we are giving our 2nd graders Chromebooks this quarter and then they will be using them as 3rd graders next year and our incoming 2nd graders will start the year off.  She had some great tips and ways that we can use the Chromebooks, especially as we are getting started.  It made me even more excited as we are beginning the journey and it's definitely an article I've shared so that I can share it with my colleagues. 

Resource #2 
I noticed the hashtag #kidsdeserve it being posted multiple times, and it just struck a nerve with me. I am on Spring Break and am getting reenergized, but it is also that tiem wehere the students and myself are thinking about summer and EVERYONE'S mind, attitude and behaviors can drift.   These memes, quotes and tweets gave me a little extra boost, to make sure that I'm finishing out the year strong with the students, because they do deserve it! 

]]> 2017-03-16 00:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160399160 Jacinda Graham https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160708196 Resource #1
I found an article from @edutopia, which talked about different practices for increasing student engagement. I felt like this is something we all struggle with and it is vital to students' success in the classroom. Some of us struggle because the curriculum or content is not "interesting to particular students.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/practices-for-increasing-student-engagement-nicholas-provenzano?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Resource #2
I found another article from @USNewsEducation, which talked about questions that minority students should be asking when applying to college. I teach at a very diverse high school and many of my students are the first in their family to apply to college. We have lots of resources for students and their families, but I am frequently asked questions by my students. I try to be the best resource for them and help them on their journey through applying for college and graduating high school.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/5-questions-minority-applicants-should-ask-during-a-campus-visit?src=usn_tw

]]> 2017-03-17 06:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160708196 Vince Simodynes vsimody https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160819070 In the music classroom I am always trying to find connections to other subjects and incorporate them into my lessons both resources are ways to turn the table and incorporate music in other subjects areas

Resource #1

If you have a device with GarageBand this post give the basics of how to compose and add a soundtrack to a video or presentation.

http://classtechtips.com/2017/02/07/garageband-with-spark-video/


@ClassTechTips

Resource #2

This post  is related to the first one but is another option for students that do not have access to Garageband. SoundTrap is a web-based tool that allows students to record or digitally create music. Soudntrap also allows students to collaborate within the tool. The interface is also very similar to much more expensive professional recording tools. This teaches students the basics of working within a Digital Audio Workspace (DAW)

http://classtechtips.com/2016/12/17/ways-teachers-using-soundtrap-collaborative-music-podcast-tool/

@ClassTechTips



]]> 2017-03-17 15:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160819070 Courtney Musgrave https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160842376 Resource 1:
I found an article from @edutopia, which talks about flexible grading practices.  Grading has often been thought of as concrete; the student turns in the work, the teacher gives them a grade. But this often discourages students from trying if they receive a bad grade. We need to find ways to motivate our students to keep trying and we can do that through our grading practices. We should let students retest, redo and reflect on all of their work.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/do-no-harm-flexible-smart-grading-andrew-miller?utm_content=buffera0910&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Resource 2:
I found an article posted by @KleinErin that talks about how socioeconomic diversity helps all students. The article suggests that by integrating students of different socioeconomic backgrounds into the same classroom, it could benefit each student in different ways.
http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/03/16/how-socioeconomic-diversity-in-schools-helps-all-students/]]> 2017-03-17 16:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160842376 Jean Pieper https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160899617 Resource 1:
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/03/15/10-ways-to-help-kids-with-learning-differences-that-could-benefit-all-students/

@MindShiftKQED

What I learned:
This article reinforces some best practice techniques for teaching students with learning differences that will also benefit ALL students in the classroom environment. I think this article was spot on. It mentioned to be intentional and rely on what evidence tell us. It also discuss being aware of the working memory that individual students. One very important point made it to make sure to manage behavior with preventative strategies, instead of always reacting after they occur.

Resource #2:
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/03/why-the-art-of-speaking-should-be-taught-alongside-math-and-literacy/

@MindShiftKQED

What I learned:
Teacher focus their instruction on literacy and math, which are very important, but many students struggle to have effective conversations with both adults and their peers.  This article shared about a school in London that also leaves time for direct instruction of and practicing conversational skills. I love this idea! I think it's important that we get our kiddos talking, about themselves, others, and world issues. 

]]> 2017-03-17 22:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160899617 LaVonne Taylor https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160907434 1st Resource
I read an article that was suggested by Chris Kesler (@iamkesler).  The title of the Article was Challenging Student Behavior:  Moving From the Boot to the Root published by Edutopia.  This has been a challenging year with student behavior.  Our school is moving towards more of a PBIS focus and the lack of traditional consequences seem to be impacting negative behavior choices.  The article intrigued me because it talked about the move away from negative consequences and more of a joint effort to get to the root of problems.

Article Link:

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/challenging-student-behavior-moving-boot-root?utm_content=bufferd3fd8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

2nd Resource
The 2nd resource was provided by Tom Murray (@thomascmurray).  He sent a tweet that sent me to an article title 12 Augmented Apps that Students Can Use Today published by eSchool News.  The article talks about how to increase student engagement using these types of apps.  One of the apps listed was Amazing Space Journey.  It gives students a 3D journey through the solar system.  It is free and available in ITunes.  My students can use it on the IPAD.

Link to Website

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/02/10/augmented-reality-apps/?ps=parulsinghmannu@gmail.com-001a000001eFfPf-003a000002FwJ0B 

Link to Amazing Space Journey

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id579895132

]]> 2017-03-18 02:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160907434 Amy Bockman https://padlet.com/mrsjcarlson1/oncssnji60el/wish/160910563 Resource #1
This article from @awelcome discusses how important it is for district leaders to get out of their office and into the schools. Teachers, staff, and students should all know your name. It talks about challenges and gives examples of what leaders can do.

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2017/03/breaking_the_ivory_tower_myth_district_leaders_should_get_out_of_their_office.html?r=1578394550

Resource #2
Article #2 was found @geiendorsed and is about incorporating social media in the classroom. This gives good information for someone who is knew to adding this in the classroom.

http://geiendorsed.com/blog/technology/social-media-in-the-classroom/?utm_content=buffer49a01&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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