Christine Furnia

7th and 8th grade NBCT ELA teacher.

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A12 I will explore the resources to find connections to topics and themes I teach. I would also like to bring people into my classroom virtually so I will make a list of those options. Local museums is a good place to start. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

@vw_innovation Thanks! @CassieWCSD used street view app on iphone to create 360 photos, then used YouVisit to create a virtual tour embedded w/ S writing. YouVisit has changed since then, but now has virtual college tours https://t.co/bDEAq2otFw #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A11 Ss can go on virtual field trips for the settings in novels by combining Google Earth and My Maps. They can visit each location mentioned in the story and pin it with descriptions, images, websites, videos etc. on a Map they create. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A10 To begin A. Frank unit Ss explored https://t.co/TB7B4MoO1P & generated questions that arose. Visiting a place before reading about it increases engagement. I consult this list of NYC museums frequently for inspiration https://t.co/PHaDGaSEsN #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A9 Virtual field trips allow Ss to bridge the gap, geographically speaking, between their community & the world. Ts can collaborate with experts and enhance lessons. Both learn there's a whole lot left to learn. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A8 virtual field trips can be self led through google maps etc-Ss explore and discover. Or experts on location can be brought into a Meet to share knowledge and interact w/ Q&A #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A7 to Q7 Ss have become closer through virtual field trips to each other's homes (tree house, garden, indoor rock climbing wall) and used maps to visit the Globe theater. LOVE https://t.co/Ms8DqOJA5G for virtual museum visits & activities #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

@Deanne49665454 Great resources! I'm going to take time to explore them more. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A6 for Q6 Educreations (ipad) is great to record math lessons and upload to Classroom. Jamboard (by Google) is an interactive whiteboard that can be used during a Meet to demonstrate problems. Whiteboard Fox as well. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A5 to Q5 Fave online tools and resources include: Google everything, Screencastify to record, EdPuzzle & Nearpod (formative assessment), Follett audio, Epic, Newsela, Readworks (for reading content), backchannel chat (virtual live discussions) #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

@mctheatreela @ANikolaTech @wcsdtechdr @PearDeck I used Peardeck several years ago. Do you know how it compares to Nearpod? #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

@EKedzielawa @ANikolaTech @wcsdtechdr Are your Ss willing to let others see their videos, or are you the only one viewing? I tried Flipgrid as a just for fun activity, and there wasn't much participation. Other Ts I know report Ss not wanting their videos shared. May be the age? #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A4 to Q4. Challenge to reading instruct. is lack of access to material & assurance that Ss are actually rdng. I combine Epic title w/Follet audio and upload Screencastify video to EdPuzzle. Ss listen, read along and answer q's embedded within. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A3 to Q3. Methods to engage include EDPuzzle, which requires Ss to respond before moving on, and Storyboard That which promotes creativity. Requiring responses in the chat box during Meets lets all Ss voices be heard. #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A2 for Q2 S engagement online is evident by consistent completion of assignments, but mostly by communication via responses to feedback and asking of questions. It needs to be two-way communication #EDTECHGUYS

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

A1 for Q1. ELA teacher at VW. If you're not a meat eater, you must try this recipe for Korean barbecue tofu sliders https://t.co/GFQLBSMfsk #edtechguys

[Van Wyck JHS Library @VWLibrarian1]

It's a wrap! Frozen Jr. was postponed...that did not stop the wonderful cast and crew from holding a virtual cast party! The best group of students and advisers.👍❄️☃️ @GriffinPride2 @WCSDEmpowers @MsFurnia

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

Take Your Pet to Class in ELA. Friday Fun! @GriffinPride2 @WCSDEmpowers

[Van Wyck JHS Library @VWLibrarian1]

Field trip with 8 Blue to Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park! Fantastic Day! #curriculumconnections. @WCSDEmpowers @GriffinPride2 @MsFurnia @MrChappas

[Christine Furnia @MsFurnia]

@MrsSantos_7 Hope to see you there. Click link to RSVP https://t.co/w3i6A8RW4O