Alli Lorensen

Grad student in secondary education at UNO

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@MrGouldsmith Hi Matt, that's a great thought to end on. I agree that tech isn't going anywhere now or in the future and that it will be important to continue to learn more about it and incorporate it into class more as well. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@LisaPaskewitz Hi Lisa, that is so true that students and teachers need to work on more technology skills with the Coronavirus and whatever else may come our way in the future that causes classes to go online. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@S2020Shafer Those are great final thoughts! I agree that it's important for us to take into consideration how they are used in school and how well students can access them outside of school. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

After today’s Twitter chat, I learned a lot about some different ed tech tools that people use in their classes. I think the future of ed tech is bright, as there are always new programs coming out, and I look forward to becoming more experienced in using this tech. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@eduardoaw10 Hi Eduardo, those are all really great points. I agree that it should be used to improve students' learning and that it should protect their privacy and be age appropriate. It's important to be careful of that when using new tech. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@MrGengler Hi Brent, that's a really good point about allotting enough time to teach the tech. I can see how some tools would need more explaining for students to fully get the hang of how to use them without too much difficulty. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@B_Stuedemann Hi Becky, I think that's a great point to bring up and consider. Tech tools should definitely be used with their primary focus to be enhancing student learning rather than just trying to incorporate more tech for that reason alone. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

A3: When implementing ed tech in classes, teachers should consider how it can be used for its intended purpose without students becoming distracted. They should also consider what access to the internet or technology that students have outside of the classroom. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@SGarrisonNassi Hi Sidney, I hadn't heard of Quizizz before. That sounds like a great tech tool to use, especially the ability to practice flashcards and quizzes. I'll definitely have to keep it in mind! #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@lmermaid33 @GetKahoot @XtraMath_US Hi Melanie, I also think that Kahoot is fun to use in classes and students really seem to engage in and get enthusiastic about it. Sounds like you have some great ideas for tech tools to use! #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@HThernka That's awesome, I just learned about Seesaw and I think that would be a wonderful tool to use! That's great how it keeps families and parents involved and award of what happens in the classroom. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

A2: A favorite ed tech tool that I just recently learned about is Flipgrid, which can be used to create video responses to questions and has a social media aspect. I like that it gives students a creative way to respond to prompts rather than just writing. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@maestramalvais Hi Cinthia, you bring up a great point in how it should be easy and appropriate for students to use. Having instruction prepared ahead of time on how to use it easily in the classroom is really important and can help lessons go smoothly. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

A1: To me, education technology means learning to successfully incorporate different technologies and programs into classes. Having awareness and experience with different tech to use in the education field is important for expanding on creative learning. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@TomCruzBPS Hi Tom, that's a great response, and I agree! That's a good idea as well to use Explain Everything as you described. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@MsBahle19 Hi, I agree that technology can be used as a tool that benefits students. It also makes more a more creative learning environment. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@MsBieber_BHS Hi Natalie, that is amazing that you also teach Journalism in the high school! I agree that there is always room to grow in relation to technology. #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@TimCawthorn Hi Tim, I'm also in the ACT program and haven't had tremendous prior experience using tech in classes, so I look forward to learning more about it in this chat and this class. Best of luck to you teaching PE when you graduate! #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@HThernka Hi Harley, that's awesome you teach third grade. I'm also new to learning about new technologies, so this class has been helpful. Hopefully you've been finding some great ideas! #tldeuno2020

[Alli Lorensen @alli_lorensen]

@maestramalvais Hi Cinthia, that is amazing that you are a dual language Spanish teacher. I can see how technology would be great to use in class, especially for second graders, so that's awesome you have good experience with it.