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[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

A4: Advice: Don't be intimidated and use what works best for you when it comes to #edtech. Pick a couple apps or websites and become an expert and stick with those until you're comfortable adopting more in your classroom. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

A3: Schools can best prepare students for using #edtech by scaffolding the use of the tech through gradual release of responsibilities. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

A2: My district has done a great job providing #edtech training that is self-directed to learn #gsuiteforeducation as it was adopted last school year. I learned so much in 4 short trainings. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

A1: The #edtech tool I plan to share with my colleagues is #boomwriter. I have enjoyed learning about the tool and feel it would be helpful for all students to see their work in a formal, published way. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

Hey, it's Lauren Rutledge. I am a 6th grade teacher at Anderson Grove Elementary. I find #edtech resources mainly through colleague recommendations. I love when they show me how to use it in the classroom. #tldeuno2021

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@MissNeidig @GeorginaD_UNO I agree. Collaboration with peers as students and also collaborating with our colleagues!

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@AutumnHenkenius I agree. Digital citizenship is so important.

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

Wrap Up: Ed Tech is not going away and should be used purposefully in the classroom to add to instruction. Especially when students are so immersed in technology from an early age. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@razorsenglish @natalierenee316 Good point. I never thought of doing this prior to implementing. Idk why...

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@MsSchense GREAT POINT!!

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@AutumnHenkenius @Miss_Denker And then it detracts from the goal. Spot on!

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@msjiang_ This is definitely something to consider. Not all students are the same nor do they have the same privileges.

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

Q3: Teachers should consider if the technology adds or takes away from the learning target before implementing it into the classroom. Ed tech should not take away from the goal. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@BirkholtzB Raises virtual hand

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@AutumnHenkenius Do you set these up with the places offering them, specifically? Or is there a place that holds several virtual tours you can attend whenever, like when you're viewing a virtual tour for a new home?

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@MsBond18 I'm relatively new to Google for Ed. How do you create this matching style quiz? Pointers?

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

Q2: My favorite ed tech tool to use in the classroom is #googleclassroom. I love it because even when students are out, you can get assignments to them remotely and everything they turn in is in one spot that can be found and graded quickly. #tldeuno2021

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

@MsSchense @nearpod Did it take you or does it take you a lot of time to create nearpods to use with your students?

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@MrsNovotny98 @BirkholtzB I agree. This can be very frustrating.

[Lauren Rutledge @mrs_rutledge37]

Excellent point of view and words, @missgoaley. Definitely a need to remember - tech doesn't replace but enhances and is always changing.