Chris Cottee

Student, teacher, counselor.

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@SrtaMagana I would take my students on virtual field trips for Social Studies. Everywhere from the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids to the Great Coral Reef and the International Space Center. They could actively experience things they may never actually get to see. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@stacy_mcmullen One of the roadblocks has been holding students’ attention during face to face instruction time. They’re totally engaged during online activities, but lose focus back in the traditional classroom setting. Balancing the two components is a challenge. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@melinda65477521 I try to make sure I’m comfortable with the tool before introducing it, then model it for students and go through each step together. But it often seem like once students have time to explore an app they tend to find things I don’t even know about! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@IrishKellyP Thanks for the suggestions! I will definitely check them out. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@Honeal_2001 Thanks for the suggestions. I haven’t heard of Front Row or Achieve3000. Do they work well with younger students? #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@SarahQJ Thanks, this is great! Getting all these recommendations from everyone is a little overwhelming. But it’s really helpful to learn what's working for others. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@cricket311311 Kids really do seem to respond to games, and Kahoot is one of their favorites. I’ll have to try the free Gamecraft trial. Thanks for the suggestion! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@lindsaygarb I just tried out Quizizz. No wonder they like it! Thanks for letting me know about this one. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@msmccoco @RemindHQ LOL! I guess I better check this one out! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@tellish001 Seasaw is an app that I keep hearing about. It sounds like a great tool to organize and store all types of student work in one place. I will definitely check that one out. Thanks for the other suggestions too! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@DMMteacher I’ve used Edmodo to communicate with parents and it sounds very similar to Class Dojo. Parents want to know what is going so it’s important to have a good classroom management system. Thanks for sharing! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@oneteachertwo This course is my first experience with Schoology, but I can definitely see its potential. I love using Google Classroom for collaboration and communication and it’s so easy for the kids to use. I don’t know much about Flipgrid or Nearpod. How are you using them? #wuetd6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

As a brand new teacher, I am looking for advice! Looking forward to reading your comments! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@Me_Lissa85 I only had a free trial so my experience is limited. But kids love connecting with students outside of their own school and this would be perfect for it. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@k_alexander213 I only tried the 30 day trial too, so didn’t get to use it very much. But it’s definitely something the kids enjoy and an easy way for them to connect with students from all over the world. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@HaroldlScottiii Skype is a great way to connect face to face with other classes and interact socially. Students can experience different cultures without leaving the classroom. Also, a great alternative to field trips and guest speakers. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@DMMteacher Have you heard of Mystery Skype? Students skype with another class somewhere else in the world (set up by the teachers) and try to guess their location. Haven’t tried it, but sounds like fun! #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

A social media tool students can use to connect locally and globally is Kidblog. They can connect to peers inside and outside of their class and share ideas, ask questions and learn more about students from all over the globe. #wuedt6020

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@k_alexander213 There is some great stuff here! Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Cottee @ccottee001]

@DMMteacher Games and VR are both great ways to get kids excited about learning. Students are more motivated and focused when they are doing something they enjoy and they don’t even realize they are learning.