Joseph Conroy

Integrated Computer Arts Teacher, Pond Road Middle School, Robbinsville, NJ

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Well, thank you @MissDenko @KReynolds13 @JaneHutch16 @missmatticks for your time and participation. Until next #robbinsvillek12 Twitter chat! Keep warm everyone!

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

@JaneHutch16 are you familiar with Reddit’s “Ask Me Anything” (AMA). Wouldn’t it be interesting to connect a #robbinsvillek12 with a class from another country to learn how same-aged kids are similar yet different? Imagine the possibilities!

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

… and sources, evaluate
findings and present possible solutions, using digital tools and online resources for all steps. That’s a fairly robust standard for the 6th - 8th grade. How ca we start to use tech to bridge us with the global? #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

It gets interesting when you look at grade level strands. 8.1.5.C.1 Engage in online discussions with learners of other cultures to investigate a worldwide issues from multiple perspectives… #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

… 8.1 Educational Technology: All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize
information in order to solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Has anyone read through the "New Jersey Core Curriculum” (not to be confused with COMMON core) standards for technology? Check out standard 8.1… #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Last question of the evening! Outside of looking back, let’s turn out sights forward to the future. Q2: How can we encourage our students to become Informed & Involved Citizens? Feel free to blend Q1 and Q2 in your response. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Does anyone have an example to share? @JaneHutch16 I remember PRMS doing several donation drives, such as pulling together to send ed. supplies to Hurricane Katrina victims. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Okie… this week we are thinking about “Informed & Involved Citizens.” SO let’s start out with Q1: What are characteristics of an Informed & Involved Citizen? #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

I need to reset my goal. This year I want to become proficient in programming Java so I can provide ed. opportunities for my students who already started to learn. I'm inspired by numerous, high-quality online resources & the diverse learning needs of students. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

My goal last year was to start producing educational YouTube videos that I could use to flip the classroom in teaching coding to kids. I became dismayed by the time investment to produce one vid. I give major credit to amateur vloggers. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Before we get started… would anyone like to share your professional New Year’s resolution? You can go by either the 2018 calendar year, or sights you have set for the 2018/2019 academic year. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

@JaneHutch16 and I will be hosting the chat this evening. I’m Joe… a middle school computer teacher. I teach modern day information literacy and introduction to coding/computational thinking via MIT Scratch. #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

For everyone else who plans to join us on this chilly knight (sorry, PRMS pun)… please introduce yourself! #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

@MissDenko Welcome to the Rville chat! #robbinsvillek12

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Just a quick reminder… Twitter Chat tonight! 7-7:30 pm #robbinsvillek12

[Andrew P. Marcinek @andycinek]

The Future of Learning is Open session is happening at 1pm in 308 - come join the conversation! #educon #GoOpen https://t.co/xGQ0qxqOjj

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

Javascript- the difference between vocational training and a liberal arts. It will only go to serve a handful of kids who go into comp sci.

[Joseph Conroy @ConroysClass]

"The scandal of education is that every time you teach something, you deprive a child of the pleasure and benefit of discovery.” -S. Papert-

[Christina McCabe @_camccabe]

Have students evaluate role models of civility in the public sphere. Look at social media for good and bad examples #educon