Amanda Bender

Elementary School Teacher🍎,
21 Century Learning Coach📱, EdTech Enthusiast🤓,
CSUF Ed Tech 🎒📝Cohortian,
@seesaw Ambassador
#FlipgridFever

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

An interesting read about research on teacher professional development and some creative ideas about providing P.D. in non traditional formats like texting #teacherpd #csufedtech @An_Wr3n

[Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) @hgse]

Ph.D. student and @novakfoundation Fellow Emily Hanno, who had previously worked as a Head Start teacher, is looking into the effects of professional development for those working in early education. https://t.co/yitxGu2wKb

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

My @Flipgrid topic was featured this week in the weekly selects #DiscoLibrary �� If you are planning a PD session with educators, @flipgrid is a fun way to engage teachers in what they are learning! https://t.co/EmB1bg3UyG #csufedtech @An_Wr3n

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Such a great idea!! Not only do teachers need technology PD, but families play a huge role in their child's education and want to know HOW and WHY we use technology in the classroom. #technologypd #csufedtech @An_Wr3n

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

Host a family tech night at the start of the year to share how — and why — you are using technology in your classroom and school. https://t.co/mVPdt4LkuW #Classroom #PD #Edtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@An_Wr3n @ajjuliani I actually went to the Launch Design Thinking academy with him and John Spencer two years ago! A team from my school in San Diego went together and it was an incredible learning opportunity!!

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Changing grade levels this year and reading this article have me thinking about what student choice projects might look like with 2nd graders. What does student choice look like in your classroom? #csufedtech @An_Wr3n https://t.co/LCvylpexqQ via @ajjuliani

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

This is an interesting read! There are so many students sitting in our classrooms with hidden skills and talents. How to we help students utilize their gifts for good? #csufedtech @An_Wr3n https://t.co/1J4zu3lpoV #edtech via @EdSurge

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

LOVE these tips on adding feedback within student presentations! This takes the headache out of formatting issues when students give #peerfeedback too!! Thanks @alicekeeler 👍👏 #csufedtech @GoogleForEdu

[Alice Keeler @alicekeeler]

5 Reasons to Use Google Slides Instead of Docs - https://t.co/ZNJgPOL5HT

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Have you ever used @Powtoon to create presentations? I have been using it for my classes this summer in my #csufedtech program and it has been so fun! I can definitely see myself using this platform in my classroom and for creating PD sessions!

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Just finished my first #MOOC! Have you ever considered taking a class on something related to a hobby or interest OUTSIDE of the education world? I took a #winetasting course and it was so fun! Check out @coursera and #learnsomethingnew! #csufedtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Here we go @Flipgrid!
I always ask students: what’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you? Listening to the genuine appreciation in student responses is incredible.
#StudentVoice #FlipgridFever #FlipgridFriday

[Flip @MicrosoftFlip]

💃 Happy #FlipgridFriday! 🕺

WIN 🏆 a #StudentVoice shirt by...

💡 Retweeting and replying to this tweet with your favorite 🤗 "get to know me" Flipgrid prompt.

🚀 If you haven't already, share that Topic to the #DiscoLibrary.

5 amazing ideas will win! 🎉

#FlipgridFever 💚

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@LSpencerEdD Definitely. Especially if it met a specific need not met through district provided PD. I’m doing a lot of interesting reading of research on edtech PD for my masters degree, and the topic of differentiated PD has come up a lot. #csufedtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@HappyDanceJMorg @Seesaw YAY!! @Seesaw is an incredible tool. My students and I have had so much fun learning with Seesaw. Let me know if you need some 4th grade ideas!

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Check out the AMAZING resources for teachers and students on all things #digitalliteracy by @Turnitin! Digital Literacy is too important NOT to teach in today's #edtech filled classrooms, and these resources are a perfect start. #csufedtech

[Turnitin @Turnitin]

Sharpen your students’ #DigitalLiteracy skills with the Source Credibility pack. Download our ready-to-use lesson plans and assignments for free. 📝 https://t.co/4Qz6tpYk7F

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Participating in a #MOOC this week has reminded me of the passion for learning that is ignited through #studentchoice! Not only am I having fun, but I am thinking of how to incorporate more choice into my 4th grade classroom! Any tips or suggestions? #csufedtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@msamanduhwagner @Seesaw It’s actually not very hard! You have to apply through their website, and then take a training course after you get approved. You should try it! @Seesaw is amazing!!

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Summer is for new learning and accomplishing goals. Yay for becoming a @Seesaw Ambassador!! Seesaw has not only changed the way I teach, but also the way my students learn and I am forever grateful!!! #edtech #csufedtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@spencerideas So true!! Do you have any suggestions for getting kids through the slower moments within a project timeline? #csufedtech

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

A different perspective of #medialiteracy. How do we get students involved in sharing headlines important to them? So many possibilities! #csufedtech #edtech

[Common Sense Media @CommonSense]

In this video, tweens + teens candidly share their thoughts, feelings, and concerns about today's news media. #medialiteracy #newsliteracy

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

Such great ideas!!! I love these new features and can’t wait to use @Flipgrid with my fourth graders this year!!

[Scott Titmas @sdtitmas]

📷IMAGES as stickers IN your Flipgrid video?! YES! 💯

📚Book Talks (character/book images)
😁All About Me (images of student interests)
🗺Subject Specific Topic (w/ supporting images)
➗Math (whiteboard/student work)
🕹FORTNITE STICKERS!!🕺

#FlipgridFever #MIEExpert #DitchBook

[Amanda Bender @msbendersclass]

@LSpencerEdD I’ve never done this, but seeing these amazing ideas I’m going to definitely try this now!!