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July 2011 NSTA Tweet Chat

Summary of the July 2011 #nstachat.Topic: Helpful technology for theclassroom.

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RT @NSTA: Don't forget about our #nstachat tomorrow at 3:30 pm ET about helpful technology for theclassroom. #scichat #edchat #elemchat

28-Jul-11 02:25 | CarolTang1

Ban on cell phones and apps like YouTube hindering your efforts in class? Want to use more technology? Joinour #nstachat at 3:30. #scichat

28-Jul-11 13:44 | NSTA

Ban on cell phones and apps like YouTube hindering your efforts in class? Want to use more technology? Joinour #nstachat at 3:30. #edchat

28-Jul-11 13:44 | NSTA

RT @NSTA: Ban on cell phones and apps like YouTube hindering your efforts in class? Want to use moretechnology? Join our #nstachat at 3:30. #scichat

28-Jul-11 13:55 | padgets


28-Jul-11 14:57 | TheJR


28-Jul-11 17:03 | science_4_all


28-Jul-11 17:58 | foxworth

Today's #nstachat will be starting in 30 minutes! Our topic technology in the classroom. Join us! #edchat#scichat #elemchat #midlevel

28-Jul-11 19:03 | NSTA

RT @NSTA: Today's #nstachat will be starting in 30 minutes! Our topic technology in the classroom. Join us!#edchat #scichat #elemchat #midlevel

28-Jul-11 19:05 | crscience

#STEM RT @nsta: Today's #nstachat will be starting in 30 minutes! Our topic technology in the classroom. Joinus! #edchat #scichat

28-Jul-11 19:07 | bridgetoscience


28-Jul-11 19:11 | Lynn_NSTA


28-Jul-11 19:18 | HowardW

Today's #nstachat will be starting in 10 minutes! Our topic is use of technology in the classroom. Join us#mathchat #engchat #midlevel

28-Jul-11 19:21 | nsta_Teshia

If you need help participating in our chat, visit http://bit.ly/mOWxg3 to learn how! #nstachat #scichat


[Host] We will start #nstachat in about five minutes. Today's topic: technology in the classroom. #edchat #scichat#elemchat #mathchat


[Host] Hi everyone! I'm Teshia Birts, Sr. Mgr of Chapter Relations with NSTA and moderator of today's #nstachat#scichat #edchat


[Host] Who's with us today? Give us your name, location, sub/grade you teach. NSTA staff please introduceyourselves too. #nstachat #scichat


Lisa Wheeler of Depew, OK teaching 7th and 8th grade science. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:30 | lisafer27

Hi everyone, Howard Wahlberg, Membership and Chapter Relations at NSTA. Welcome! #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:30 | HowardW

[Host] Those joining us from #scichat #edchat #mathchat #elemchat #engchat, please follow the hashtag#nstachat. Will use others as we can.


[Host] Please include #nstachat in your tweets (unless you are using tweetchat.com which includes it for you).


Kristen Crawford k-6 science, River Edge, NJ #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:39 | sciencediva319

Hi Kristen! Welcome! #nstachat


Kristin Lampe, Newton, NC, high school biology and env science#nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:40 | lampeteacher

Another Kristin (with an "i")! Welcome! #nstachat


Hi. Lynn Petrinjak, managing editor of NSTA Reports, here. #nstachat #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:41 | Lynn_NSTA

I'm going to get started and other can join in as they come on to the chat. Welcome Lynn! #nstachat


Chris Emdin, science ed prof, former 6-12 sci and math teacher & admin from NYC #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:43 | chrisemdin

[Host] Again I’m Teshia Birts, moderator for this month's #nstachat.


Welcome Chris! #nstachat


[Host] (Q1) What technology do you have access to already? Is it being used and how? #nstachat #scichat


Pam, HS Bio and Chem... from MI for the last 4 yrs. Spent 1 yr teaching in NYC #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:44 | Sand4Pam

Glad you could join us Pam! #nstachat #scichat


I have 6 desktops a laptop cart with 9 computers and a smart lard in my classroom. I use them often #nstachat


Today's #nstachat is starting! The topic is technology in the classroom. Join in! #edchat #scichat #elemchat#midlevel @NSTA

28-Jul-11 19:46 | ThirteenEducate

Brand new teacher this fall, and my school uses Moodle extensively. Also have smartboard and students all havelaptops. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:47 | lisafer27

Smart board #nstachat


Thirteen Education Department from PBS station WNET Thirteen. #NSTAchat

28-Jul-11 19:47 | ThirteenEducate

We have 2 classroom labs with about 20 computers each. They are used for research and online softwareactivities.#nstachat


overhead projector, ELMO camera (thank you Donor's Choose), & 16 laptops (class of 34). #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:49 | Sand4Pam

use the projector & elmo almost daily & the laptops 1-2X wk #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:49 | Sand4Pam

@lisafer27 Lisa how are you using Moodle? Can you tell us about it?#nstachat


We are hoping to add a classroom set of iPad2 for the coming fall.#nstachat


@ptepel Paula how are you using the Garmins? #nstachat


I'm planning on experimenting with Edmodo this upcoming yr. Anyone else use it? Can you provide tips?#nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:51 | Sand4Pam


28-Jul-11 19:51 | TheBooksource

So far I've put my class outline on Moodle along with reading assgns. Going to put lessons, quizzes, and websiteresources soon. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:51 | lisafer27

[Host] (Q2) Who has limitations on what they can do technology-wise in their classroom because ofschool/district policies? (1/2) #nstachat


We use Edmodo both in the classroom and in collaboration across our teachers at school. #nstachat


I've heard a lot about Moodle from our listservs. It's open source online community, http://moodle.org/. #nstachat#scichat


I'd LOVE to be able to use the "clicker" apps available for smart phone but phones are not allowed in theclassroom #nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:53 | Sand4Pam

We went to Edmodo because Ning was blocked at our school. Now excited to be trying to use it to collaboratewith other schools. #nstachat


[Host] (Q2cont) Like policies on use of cell phones, blocks on YouTube, etc. Or maybe funding issues to get newtechnology? (2/2) #nstachat


Social media is a transformative tech tool that isn't used in classrooms because of unwarranted fears by schools#nstachat


Our principal has not been bothered by using the cell phones as additional "computers". #nstachat


kristin, what are some examples of things you have been able to do with edmodo?#nstachat

28-Jul-11 19:56 | Sand4Pam

In too many schools, collabotative conversations like this one are impossible because of social media bans#nstachat


Anyone else able to use cell phones in classroom? RT @lampeteacher: Our principal has not been bothered byusing the cell phones . #nstachat


Distribute assignments including readings and questions, tag students to remind about quiz, paper or test.#nstachat


[Host] (Q3) Follow-up question: anyone found"workarounds" to use more technology in classroom, withhomework, etc.? #nstachat #scichat


Provide links to websites, add assignments that can be turned in on the website, and communicate with students.#nstachat


(Whispering: I realize many may not want to admit to it on a public chat, but I'll ask anyway!) #nstachat


Also, Edmodo allows parents to see the assignments and messages posted to their students by using parentcode. #nstachat


In schools where cell phones are banned, youth can use them outside the class & email the results #nstachat


#nstachat teachers at our school have free access, but not kids. That works well for us.

28-Jul-11 20:00 | mrdglhs

kristin, do you use it in addition to a class website... or in place of one? #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:01 | Sand4Pam

The local libraries have laptops the students can use that allow more. Teachers are also allowed more on ourlaptops. #nstachat


I use Edmodo instead of the school website since it has more accessories. #nstachat


Teachers here are allowed access to sites like YouTube, then we can show them on the Smartboard once we'vevetted the videos. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:02 | lisafer27

[Host] (Q4) Are there applications or software you've tried and can't live without now? How are you using it?#nstachat #scichat


love google docs! Great for kids who forget to carry a flash drive to and from school! #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:06 | Sand4Pam

More info on engrade. Very cool. http://bit.ly/2GiU1D RT @ptepel: engrade is another nice website free toteachers, easy to use #nstachat


Dropbox is another great free storage place that I use for storing my own documents as well. #nstachat


Can't live without my Delicious account either! #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:08 | Sand4Pam

Here's an interesting article I saw tweeted earlier about google tools for educators, http://bit.ly/nE0fEw #nstachat#scichat #edchat


Wordless.net is a great tool for creating posters and word walls #nstachat


I second Delicious. Going to have students make their own account and save science-related sites to evaluate.#nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:09 | lisafer27

Google docs great here as well. My kids love the collab features so they can meet virtually and still worktogether.#nstachat


Glogster is a neat and unique tool for allowing students to create and present "posters". #nstachat


@ptepel Paula, what's portaportal? #nstachat


Sorry guys that was wordle.net #nstachat


My students also enjoy Prezi as a different way to create powerpoint-type presentations. #nstachat


Diigo has been great for kids to share their research w/me rather than old note cards. #nstachat


[Host] (Q5) How is everyone learning about new tech apps, etc.? Websites, blogs…please share! #nstachat#scichat #edchat


My Glogster page: http://tinyurl.com/2cd9vhc #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:13 | cybraryman1

Love prezi! RT @lampeteacher: My students also enjoy Prezi as a different way to create powerpoint-typepresentations. #nstachat


RT @cybraryman1: My Glogster page: http://tinyurl.com/2cd9vhc #nstachat I'll b sharing this tonight!! thnx!#tichat

28-Jul-11 20:14 | brophycat

I basically learn about new websites by word-of-mouth from other teachers. #nstachat


http://homokaasu.org/rasterbator/ for making any picture into a printable poster. LOVE this one! #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:15 | Sand4Pam

RT @LaTashaeRenay: @chrisemdin I used polleverywhere for students to text poll responses using cell phones.Awesome activity.#nstachat


RT @cybraryman1: My Glogster page: http://tinyurl.com/2cd9vhc #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:15 | veronicacriado

RT @nsta_Teshia: More info on engrade. http://bit.ly/2GiU1D RT @ptepel: engrade is website free 2 teachers,easy 2 use #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:15 | myafchome

WizIQ is a nice learning space as well ... offers some synch options as well as asynchronous meetings. #nstachat


Word of mouth and lucky Google searches. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:15 | lisafer27

My LiveBinders page: http://tinyurl.com/4hweewj Diigo page: http://tinyurl.com/4n4mraq Prezi:http://tinyurl.com/42kclpe #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:15 | cybraryman1

RT @brophycat: RT @cybraryman1: My Glogster page: http://tinyurl.com/2cd9vhc #nstachat I'll b sharing thistonight!! thnx! #tichat

28-Jul-11 20:16 | FlyontheCWall


28-Jul-11 20:17 | FlyontheCWall


28-Jul-11 20:17 | mrstesterman

[Host] (Q6) Anyone using technology for assessment? #nstachat #scichat #edchat


Has anyone use Jing to record videos?#nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:18 | kadaca19

Quia is a neat tool for creating online assessments though the same can be done with Google docs. #nstachat


My # 1 source for new sites and ideas is followin folks and chats on twitter! #nstachat


@lampeteacher Kristin I think you are one of our technology "go to" people! LOL! #nstachat #scichat #edchat


RT @cybraryman1: My LiveBinders page: http://tinyurl.com/4hweewj Diigo page: http://tinyurl.com/4n4mraqPrezi: http://tinyurl.com/42kclpe #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:22 | kelalford

Awesome! Are others using Twitter this way? RT @mrdglhs: My #1 source for new sites and ideas is followinfolks chats on twitter! #nstachat


@ncts_Teshia I'm only as technologically savvy as my gurus at school. #nstachat


[Host] What do you think of comments that educators may become too dependent on technology in (and outsidethe classroom? #nstachat #scichat


We're already living in a society that depends on tech, so it's important that students learn how to use it.#nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:25 | kadaca19

In this age, I don't feel you can be too dependent on tech. Students will need to be highly comfortable with tech inadulthood. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:26 | lisafer27

Educators just have to remember that tech is just another tool for learning. #nstachat


I think the expense of technology prevents educators from being too dependent. #nstachat


I worry about that too much technology will make students not be able to think as deeply, even if they can thinkfaster #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:27 | yoshball

I try to do some things w/o tech first, so kids then appreciate their tech more. #nstachat


All great points to consider. And we have to meet people where they are -- technology is just one avenue!#nstachat


[Host] What's one thought or "takeaway" you have from today's #nstachat? #scichat #edchat


I'm a pre-service teacher and am trying to learn what's out there. Thanks for the ideas. #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:31 | BioOtto

New resources to check out. Thanks! #nstachat

28-Jul-11 20:31 | lisafer27

While you all share, just want to post a few links "for the record". Here's one, app for cell phones,http://bit.ly/kqBYdX #nstachat


Technology is a tool as much as a microscope or bunsen burner and doesn't make or break the classroom. Alsogreat for engagement. #nstachat


Exciting to see other teachers passionate about improving learning with the! #nstachat


From Pedagogy in Action, Teaching with Google Earth, http://bit.ly/bBeMEk #nstachat #scichat


[Host] Well, it's 4:35 ET. Thanks to everyone who joined (or lurked) today. Another great session! Awesome infoshared #nstachat #scichat


@ptepel Not a problem! #nstachat


Please continue to follow the hashtag and I'll share a few more items over the next day or so. Thanks everyone!#nstachat #scichat


[Host] We will post a link to a #nstachat transcript to the #elemchat #mathchat #edchat #engchat and #scichathashtags tomorrow!


[Host] If you have ideas for future chats send them to me at [email protected]. Thanks and enjoy your summer!#nstachat #scichat #edchat



28-Jul-11 20:39 | padgets


28-Jul-11 21:42 | LFasan

RT @nsta_Teshia: While you all share, just want to post a few links "for the record". Here's one, app for cellphones, http://bit.ly/kqBYdX #nstachat

28-Jul-11 23:39 | cellyme

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