Arlo Reed

I'm a high school English teacher interested in being a better one.

[Arlo Reed @arHS_English]

@TechieQueen303 A8: Once you get over the hump of the initial apprehension, kids are more willing to try new things. Before too long, they become like ducks to water. #LearnLAP

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@ajpodchaski A6: The UI is one of the single most important design aspects. If it looks too intimidating you're liable to turn off some teachers (and students.) #edtechchat

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@TechieQueen303 A7: I still like journaling for personal reflection. I've tried groups and open discussion before, and I think the risk of judgement keeps some kids closed up. #LearnLAP

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@ajpodchaski A5: Sometimes just getting the money for a new tool can be tough. That's why it's so important that there are lots of free things to try out and demonstrate value to those who hold the purse strings. #edtechchat

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@TechieQueen303 A6: I'm trying to give students time to partner up and provide peer feedback whenever possible. Some assignments are easier than others to virtually collaborate. It's not the same as a normal year where they can huddle around a desk, but we're getting by. #LearnLAP

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@TechieQueen303 So far I'm still in the very early stages, but I love how you can keep the short answer responses anonymous if you want to. I think that makes it a lot less scary for those shy kids. The voting system is fun, too.

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@TechieQueen303 A5: I model it. I never respond to my students in a snide way. I forgive them if they mess up. I make it clear that I expect them to treat everyone around them with basic human dignity in my classroom. #LearnLAP

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@ajpodchaski A4: If it adds real value to my classroom is probably the most important factor. If it does something that I couldn't pull off on my own. If it saves me time, that's a bonus. #edtechchat

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@ajpodchaski A3: Too many emails. It's hard to keep up. Give me something concise that shows the true value of the tool / product. #edtechchat

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@TechieQueen303 A3: Differentiation is key, but I guess it's more of a social differentiation. Kids who love to chat can work directly. Kids who don't can interact through digital feedback / collaboration. This comes with the caveat of occasionally pushing them from comfort zones. #LearnLAP

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@TechieQueen303 A2: I try to incorporate as many opportunities to collaborate, or at the very least communicate with each other and provide feedback, since so many of these skills feed into those activities. #LearnLAP

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@ajpodchaski It helps if the people behind the startup have a background in education so I know that they understand the nuances of my job, but it's not a deal-breaker if they do not. #edtechchat

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#edtechchat
I got ahead of myself and should say hello. I'm Arlo, an English teacher in New England.

[Arlo Reed @arHS_English]

@ajpodchaski A1: I like things that have a lot of options to try things out and get a real feel for how the software works before hitting any sort of paywall. #edtechchat

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@TechieQueen303 A1: In my classroom, a future ready learner is a student who is not afraid to ask questions. Even better if they start googling the answer before I do. I try to model this kind of behavior for them often.

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Hi, I'm Arlo. My favorite sport is probably cross country running because it doesn't require as much hand-eye coordination. #LearnLAP

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@bbray27 A3: Giving students access to the rubric up front is a great way to start things off. It allows them to track their progress and makes your expectations crystal clear from the very start.

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@bbray27 A2: I've started adjusting my assessments to be more "open-notes" style to emphasize the skills of locating and understanding information rather than rote memorization, and I will allow retakes if a student requests one. #formativechat

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@bbray27 A1: I think it's important first and foremost to make it clear that students can respond to questions without judgement from me or their peers. I try hard to foster this environment in my space. #formativechat