Sara Philly

Technology Integrationist, Certified Nerd, Hot Mess Mom, PTSD survivor

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

"If rainbow colored hair is more interesting than your lesson, the problem is not the rainbow colored hair." Anthony Muhammad on dress codes. #atplc

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

7yo last night: Mom, do you know why I'm sad? Today was my last class with @SraTewes.
Me: You'll have her next year.
7yo: I know, but I'll miss her. She's mi amiga.

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

Can we talk about the problematic prevelance of trauma porn in education PD, or are we not ready for that conversation yet?

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

A2 The focus for me with littles is independence. Can they start using the device w/o a ton of adult intervention to explore? That looks different at each grade level. #edtechchat

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A1: Due to limited access, tech for littles pre-Covid was sporadic. Some Ts did a ton, some went to the lab 30 min/wk for literacy/math games. We didn't invest in tech or training to an extent that made it equitable. #edtechchat

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@KatelynWhitak20 When I was teaching HS, I learned a lot from littles teachers. They often have an interesting POV. That was just my experience though. #edtechchat

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

I'm Sara. I'm a tech integrationist in a rural district in Wisconsin. #edtechchat

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

A6- For the most part, we don't have the option to pay. It's free or we don't use it. #edtechchat

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@Hypepraise Oh, I get that. So many broken mics and cams. We can handle the lack of subscription tools, but we need functioning devices for all students. It worries me. #edtechchat

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A5: We were already playing catch up because hardware hadn't been a priority in past years, so I'm scared. IT is amazing, admin is amazing, but our tech was already outdated. #edtechchat

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@JimSullivanEDCO Tell me about it. Over half of our windows devices can't handle 10 and because we have such a hodge podge of student devices, IT struggles to keep parts on hand. I wish I could wipe the slate clean. We were going to be caught up in 6 years. Now I don't know. #edtechchat

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A4- I want to use this as an opportunity to help my Ts focus on the why behind the tool. Rather than start with a tool, let's start with the problem. What do you hope to accomplish? How can we do that with what we already have available?

#edtechchat

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@craigyen The "shiny thing" dilemma is real! Trying to focus on maximizing learning through a few, powerful tools can be difficult when there are so many amazing options out there. #edtechchat

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A3: I have learned that I need to give my Ts the tools to better choose the free tech they use. Does it enrich learning? Is it safe? Is it COPPA compliant? Is it equitable/unbiased?

This is my summer project.

#edtechchat

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@Mr_Gray123 We have a couple of HS helpers, the problem is that we are planning to keep 6-7 year old chromebooks in regular circulation.

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A2: The quality of programs, I believe, will actually be higher than in the past. Reluctant Ts have been pushed into the tech pool and are starting to excel. I am worried about access. If we can't replace broken devices, inequity will grow quickly.

#edtechchat

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@LynneLieuxRSCJ We hope to start in person somehow, but my job is to build capacity in Ss, Ts, and families from day one in case of eventual closures. #edtechchat

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A1: We are also looking for free tools wherever possible, though use of paid edtech tools is minimal outside of elementary.

#edtechchat

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

A1: We are not replacing any EOL devices, instead planning to only replace then when they break. We are reducing our number of loaners and pushing back K-2 1:1 another year at least.

#edtechchat

[Sara Philly @TechwithPhilly]

Hello! I'm Sara, a tech integrationist in rural Wisconsin.

#edtechchat

[kb 🇭🇹 @unclekhenny]

BREONNA TAYLOR’S MURDERERS ARE STILL FREE. IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL MONTHS SINCE SHE WAS SHOT IN HER OWN HOME. PLEASE DO NOT LET UP. EVERY MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIBERATION HAS BEEN PLAGUED WITH THE ERASURE OF BLACK WOMXN. WE HAVE A RESPONSIBLE TO CHANGE THAT.