Heidi VanWeelden

[Heidi VanWeelden @HeidiVanweelden]

A3: Gotta stay up to date with the world of memes!
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A3: I've always wanted to incoroporate March Madness brackets, but it always coincides with our two week spring break! #mschat

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A2: I love to create times that I expect really quiet work and other times where it's encouraged (even necessary) to get up, move around, collaborate, talk, etc.
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@Jim_dEntremont What's The Butterfly Circus?

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@blocht574 Kansas Jayhawks!

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@dvmmoe Maybe it depends on how old your students are, but my 8th graders can very easily turn airplane mode on and off when I'm not watching them! There really is no way around modelling, practicing, and teaching discernment and time management when online!

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@angela_pierotti I think just because children CAN be children of the globe, doesn't mean they ARE children of the globe. I think their technology use is generally foccused on their "neighborhoods" rather than on the greater world around them! We must help bridge that gap!

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@Josie_V_S_ I've actually never had training from edtech companies before, but would guess that I'd prefer learning from other educators. Collaborative times I've had or teacher conferences where I've got to learn from teachers similar to myself, have always been helpful!

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This is your gentle reminder that one time in the Bible Elijah was like “God, I’m so mad! I want to die!” so God said “Here’s some food. Why don’t you have a nap?” So Elijah slept, ate, & decided things weren't so bad. Never underestimate the spiritual power of a nap & a snack.

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@d_mulder @pattilvk @DaveBeeke @svanbelle1 The struggle is real! We don't allow phones in our school but I was reminded today that kids will find ways to do what they want! They can't text, but they can chat via email or google docs! I interceppted a disheartening chain of emails today bordering on cyberbullying :(

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@missvanhulzen Anything you'd add to that list? I think the list might be missing efficiency. I'd deem tech worthy of use soley on it's ability to make a task or activity more efficient. #DC508

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@_mdevisser I appreciated the honesty of both the joys and the challenges of EdTech integration in classrooms. I like how Shockley mentions the unavoidable problem of distracted usage but also shares her suggestions on how teachers can be more relevant!

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@pattilvk Interesting article! "Why do teenagers go to the mall, or congregate at the park, or cruise the strip, or gravitate toward the online spaces where adults aren’t? Because they need spaces that are separate from us. " How do we balance safety with freedom and privacy? #DC508

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@UitermJ @FaithBierma I actually just had this discussion with a group co-workers this week! We had to learn with technology that wasn't nearly as seamless, user-friendly, or intuitive. We had to problem solve and help other people figure it out for the first time!

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@d_mulder @svanbelle1 Few. I was hoping I wasn't out to lunch! His argument is very convicting.

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If we remove all distracting tech from our classrooms, how will students learn to function amidst the distraction? If they end up working with a computer in their future, will they be prepared to set boundaries for themselves? #DC508 https://t.co/S2YGecQTH1

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@DaveBeeke @d_mulder I like how you highlight how this article flirts with guilt tripping. I think students of all ages can use technology in ways that promote deep learning and authentic integration, but technology use is scaffolded and has to start somewhere!

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@d_mulder Hmm... I think it’s getting at the same thing in the article, but we need to allow for the possibility of active consumption... what exactly active consumption looks like, I’m not sure! Thoughts?

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Benjamin Herold raises some good points.... Active or Passive Tech use? The shift from passive to active means that educators and adminstrators need to step outside of their comfort zones. Students need opportunities to create rather than only consume. #DC508