Tom Cruz

Elementary Teacher in Bellevue Public Schools

[Margaret Sisler @TechyMargaret]

What can we learn from the discussion about Distance Learning Successes and Failures? https://t.co/TRCtWRB80b

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

#TLDEUNO2020 IN the future, I have to be aware of what I implement in my classroom; I think more applications and tools will be used this year and moving forward especially if we do not re-open with face to face

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

#TLDEUNO2020 Final thoughts: my class is 1:1 with iPads and equal access to the tools are important, but it is also important to be knowledgeable of the tools too. I'll Continue to research and discover new apps to implement; thanks everyone for sharing your favorites 💯

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@mrsj_bramhall Probably my favorite app! No problem!

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

Classkick- allows you to make a lesson from your screen, and it will appear on your students’ screen with a specific code. From your end, you can type/write to model examples, and it will show up on all student screens. Great Ed tech to differentiate learning #TLDEUNO2020

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

It is important that all students have equal access to the tool and that you are knowledgeable of the tool. Implementation of an ed tech tool should be accessible to all students & you as the teacher should know about the tool in case others have questions about it #TLDEUNO2020

[j @_jfernandezz]

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[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@Ms_Swift_BHS #TLDEUNO2020 I like quizizz too because it allows you to search and edit already made lessons!

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@MrGengler #TLDEUNO2020 thats a good app to use to formatively assess students! That competitive aspect of it can motivate all students!

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@alli_lorensen Thanks Alli it's a great/easy app to use ! definitely should try it 👍🏾

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

Ed Tech to me is applications, devices, videos, or resources that can be used to enhance your teaching. For example, using Explain Everything to create a flipped video over a lesson is an Ed Tech tool that can be used for asynchronous lessons in the future. #TLDEUNO2020

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@ChelsiJanicek I agree Chelsi! I like how you touched on using the tech to not only help kids learn but to increase that motivation. Without motivation it is hard to move forward in school, life etc! #TLDEUNO2020

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

Hi again, I’m Tom Cruz. I am a 6th grade teacher in Bellevue Public Schools. I would say that I am very experienced with integrating tech in the classroom, especially when it comes to iPads. #TLDEUNO2020

[Ann Feldmann, Ed. D. @annfeldmann1]

@TomCruzBPS @Ms_Swift_BHS @ms_swoboda19 Fantastic job, Tom! Your @SmoreNewsletter is a fabulous resource and a great way to show the #blendedlearning happening in your classroom. Proud of you! Thanks for sharing! #tldeuno2020

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@miller_in_3rd #tldeuno2020 my school uses Schoology for the home base for digital tools for students and parents and I think I'll try making discussion boards and having them practice giving feedback to others on there!

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

#tldeuno2020 Final thoughts.. Twitter is a great way to find news & similar people that have the same ideas/interests of you. In the future, I think I can have students post their assignments and give feedback in a discussion board on school approved platform just like twitter

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

A3 #UNOTED8560 is used from students in a UNO course called Tech for Diverse Learners. This hashtag shows different ways teachers use technology in the classroom, different applications they use, UDL, how to meet diverse learning needs in the classroom, and more. #tldeuno2020

[M. @maestra_mayra]

@ChelsiJanicek @TomCruzBPS Twitter has a community for everything and everyone!

[Chelsi Janicek @ChelsiJanicek]

@TomCruzBPS I like your take on Twitter. It's literally an online space for any type of community out there from punk rock to fluffy unicorns!!

#tldeuno2020

[Tom Cruz @TomCruzBPS]

@miller_in_3rd #tldeuno2020 Twitter keeps me up to date on news too! It shows a lot that does not get reported on Fox, CNN, etc... I think it can be a good teaching idea in the future if we ever teach about looking at multiple perspectives about a topic or something !