Stephanie Swain

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[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@esl2converse Thanks for your post! I have not used Padlet yet in my classroom. I will definitely check it out. Sounds like Padlet can be used for a lot of cool things! Do you think Padlet would be appropriate for first graders? #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

Week 6 Twitter Chat: Looking for types of technology that were used during virtual learning that are now being used for in-person learning! #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@SarahQJ @Schoology @DeckToys Yes, I definitely agree. I had never used @Schoology for my first grade classroom until this year. I am still using Schoology on a daily basis even though we have returned to in person. I have created a @DeckToys game but haven't incorporated it into my classroom yet! #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@MayBlan27 I was able to build relationships by incorporating get to know you activities. My younger students really enjoyed these games and I was learning about the students while they played. I also stay logged in during breaks and for office hours if students need to chat! #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@EDTElizabeth I have used the screencasting tool Loom to help parents navigate through Schoology and other apps we may be using. Students are also able to watch the screencast in case they need help navigating Schoology or other apps. #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@hyperteacher93 I have two favorite brain break tools; GoNoodle and using some games from our Second Step program. My students really enjoy taking brain breaks and it helps them refocus their attention on the lesson. #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@JenniferSpeth This is something I struggled with in the beginning of the school year. So many teachers already had instructional technologies incorporated in their classroom and I felt as though I needed to keep up with them. Sticking to one tool made it easier.

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@TangyCordrey @SarahQJ I definitely agree with you. Incorporating technology in the classroom can be very overwhelming and stressful. When I am struggling with technology, I try to step away and try again later.

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

The advice I would give to an educator who is just beginning to use educational technology in their classroom is to start small. At the beginning of this year, I was trying to incorporate many different types of technology and it was very overwhelming. #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@MathWithMsJones @McCoolWILMu This was definitely another struggle I had with virtual learning. I also tried to incorporate games and activities to keep them engaged. One strategy I used is to cold call by pulling sticks out of a cup.

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

@MayBlan27 This definitely sounds very challenging. I luckily have not had to deal with virtual AND in-person students. However, I felt that I did struggle with collecting data when we were virtual. Letting the parents know what work is missing is very beneficial!

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

The biggest challenge I ran into during remote learning is how to assess my first grade students. The solutions I found to this challenge are: Google Forms, informal white board, and assigning a test through Savvas or Think Central. #wuedt6020

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

Check out my emerging trend infographic! #wuedt6020

Games Based Learning-- Swain | @Piktochart Infographic https://t.co/XJSpFruaRh

[Stephanie Swain @EdtSteph09]

The emerging trend that I will be researching is “Games Based Learning”, because I would like to have meaningful engagement in my classroom! #wuedt6020