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Share with all Belton High School 2020 Grads!!! https://t.co/JfLLjgCUvv

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@GuyFieri We can’t get service at your KC location, but we love you!!

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After Prom fun! #jenga #afterprom2019 #happysaddkids #bhspirates

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#27: My biggest take-away from this book study is having another evaluation tool to use when helping teachers plan lessons & when I plan PD using tech tools. I love the examples & case studies the book offers & enjoyed hearing from colleagues about their tech thinking. #124chat

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@Mosakowskibsd @ivytechy Ditto!

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#26: When reading about evaluating software for learning, I was shocked by this statistic: "77% of apps labeled for 'education' have little to no empirical research that the tool will have a positive effect on learning outcomes" (Vaala et al., 2015). WOW!! #124chat

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@KristinCorbin3 You are so right. When using the many tech tools that are not collaborative, we don't often think about the importance of fostering collaboration among our students.

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#25: Co-use Instructional Strategies are important when using technology with students. Collaboration allows students to share what they know. They also learn from others. This enhances their tech tool usage. Sharing also adds accountability, which increases motivation. #124chat

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#24: As a PD presenter in our district, I model software often. To model I use a combination of "Software Tool" and "Teacher Think-Aloud." I use a tool, talk about it and why I chose it. I also talk about other tools that could be used for a similar purpose. #124chat

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@gnigro1124 I worked with PenPal Schools a little last year. They set students up with PenPals in units that they created. It's pretty cool!

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@PiccadillyLisa This is a great tool!

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@MForbesTech I chose this one too!

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@gnigro1124 Love this idea! I keep learning about animals I didn't know existed because of my limited travel!

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#23: Several BHS & BMS/FC teachers plan and execute lessons high on the Triple E Framework. Want to know more about this framework and how to make sure your lessons are truly engaging, enhancing, and extending? I am happy to share what I've learned! #124chat

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A22: CS #11: E-Mentors. As BHS moves to the Academy Model, we are looking for ways to get students connected to their field of interest. E-Mentors, as done in this CS, seems very possible for our students. Especially as we get more connected to our community workforce! #124chat

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Waiting to see Ashton Kutcher! #empower19

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@MForbesTech This would be an awesome activity for teachers to do in CT's. It would encourage them to incorporate technology and the measurement tool would challenge them to do integrate tech even better.

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A21: Most in our district are familiar with SAMR. Triple E offers a different way to assess the use of tech. Michelle & I could team up to introduce the frmwrk to teachers in the secondary weekly newsletters. Then we can follow up in our one-on-one & CT work w/ teachers. #124chat

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A20: Scenario 3 asks students to watch as the teacher presents a lesson. Using the Triple E Measurement tool, I give this a 2. Students are minimally engaged, material is slightly enhanced & no extension is given. The lesson doesn't meet Triple E Frmwrk standards. #124chat

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@MForbesTech I agree! The templates are great too. I will have to bookmark that site.