Share something you learned about Verso by Alison https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946 How could using this program benefit students? en-us 2017-08-15 23:41:15 UTC 2017-08-16 14:19:15 UTC hello@padlet.com VERSO reflection kdevall https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249122 This could be useful in a small group setting. While the teacher is proving small group instruction the other students could be watching a video and responding/ commenting with their peers.]]> 2017-08-16 13:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249122 https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249214 Students can contribute to the discussion anonymously. They can also comment on other students postings without knowing who they are.]]> 2017-08-16 13:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249214 This could be useful when trying to do a discussion or debate format for your classroom. It would also be useful in getting more students involved in the discussion. emckinney1 https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249245 2017-08-16 13:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249245 VERSO Condrey https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249276 I love that students don't see other students' names as they share and comment. Because it is using technology, I feel like students will be more willing to participate and enjoy it more.]]> 2017-08-16 13:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249276 mballard8 https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249346 This could be useful to get students "talking" anonymously so that they can be free to contribute without social pressure or fears.

]]> 2017-08-16 13:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249346 Verso would be an effective tool because of it's ability to hide responses until students have made their own; limiting the ability to copy/reword previous responses. https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249348 2017-08-16 13:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249348 Students having the security of being anonymous is motivating and safer in the classroom. Students will feel more accomplished. cdalgleish https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249372 I can see this being used for warm-ups, small groups, vocabulary review, etc.  

]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249372 Verso Reflection https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249376 I agree that anonymity for the student is crucial.  I think I may try this tool in establishing classroom norms at the beginning of the year to see how my students handle it.  This certainly has advantages to over GC Questions feature.

]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249376 Verso, https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249425 Addresses many of the frustrations that were listed on the board. Forces students to get involved but the anonymous feature would encourage more participation. ]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249425 Students are more likely to be engaged in the assignment when using Verso. It facilitates an educational dialogue but through communication skills that students are very familiar with. https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249444 2017-08-16 13:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249444 Verso https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249445 Allows all students to be involved.]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249445 Verso Reflection https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249469 I think this would be a useful way to get students to collaborate with each other without really knowing who it is they are collaborating with- eliminating the whole "grouping" dilemmas when working in physical groups. ]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249469 Verso can be great to have discussions in the classroom. Lots of times students are worried to speak out in class, and this allows students to feel safe in sharing. https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249475 2017-08-16 13:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249475 Verso https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249489 I like that the students don't see the names and also the requirement of one post, two comments is much like what they will see in college classes that have online content.]]> 2017-08-16 13:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249489 Verso Reflection https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249543 One thing I like about Verso is that students have to comment in order to see other responses.

I also like that students don't know who has commented but the teacher does.]]> 2017-08-16 13:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249543 kdevall https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249602 It incorporates technology into their response.  They are able to use a "chat" feel while responding in class.  In addition, their name is anonymous to classmates so they have a sense of safety.]]> 2017-08-16 13:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249602 Verso Reflection https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249638 Verso encourages all the students to participate since they can't see the names. Some students that would not usually respond will feel more comfortable. Also, the teacher can see who responds to make sure no one is inappropriate and everyone participates. ]]> 2017-08-16 13:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249638 Verso is a Google Classroom like app. I honestly don't use all the features in classroom, but the fact that student responses in Verso are anonymous was emphasized https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249648 2017-08-16 13:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249648 Verso Reflections https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249701  I like to collaborate it with films to see if the students understand what they are viewing.]]> 2017-08-16 13:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181249701 Reflection https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181262959 Allows students to use their voice, and not be concerned about other students mocking their ideas/comments]]> 2017-08-16 14:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/AReichert5/r2zs6z1gt946/wish/181262959