20+Sept+pypchat

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 * NicoleJaggers || 8:29 PM || Ready to learn heaps about ICT in teaching! Hello to #pypchat network from Canberra. @CapitanoAmazing ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:29 PM || Welcome to #pypchat. Todayâ€™s topic: How do you use technology to support or enhance units of inquiry? ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:30 PM || Sometimes brand new tweeters tweets donâ€™t show up in the #pypchat stream. We are not ignoring you! ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:30 PM || Please remember to use the #pypchat hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. ||
 * tgaletti || 8:30 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Welcome to #pypchat. Todayâ€™s topic: How do you use technology to support or enhance units of inquiry? ||
 * thammerlund || 8:30 PM || @Saigon_Eldred I like to video students giving answers #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:30 PM || @MaryCollins21 #pypchat Hiya Mary. I was hoping we could share your ICT LP Digital Citizen doc as its such a winner ||
 * thammerlund || 8:31 PM || Tom in Japan #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:31 PM || Bad time for tweetdeck to crash :( #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:31 PM || Introduce yourself. Tell us where are you and what your role is? #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:31 PM || @PaulSouthwell Join #pypchat starting at 8.30 all about ICT in the PYP ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:31 PM || am interested to hear how others integrate IT #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:32 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Introduce yourself. Tell us where are you and what your role is? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:32 PM || I'm in Saigon, Vietnam. Curric Support Coordinator and Y4 teacher. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:32 PM || I have used VoiceThread successfully with 4-6 year olds #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:32 PM || #pypchat ||
 * angie5112 || 8:32 PM || RT @tgaletti: All my tweets for the next hour are dedicated to #pypchat. Today's topic tech in inquiry - join ! ||
 * tgaletti || 8:32 PM || Hi this is Tanja. I am the primary school librarian at Hong Kong Academy. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:32 PM || Welcome to #pypchat @thammerlund Gr8 2 have u here ||
 * Seztheteacher || 8:32 PM || 1 to 1 iPads have been amazing in supporting inquiry in Year 2 #pypchat ||
 * thammerlund || 8:32 PM || Grade 1-2 #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:32 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Bad time for tweetdeck to crash :( #pypchat just had a Tweet Deck panic too ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:32 PM || @BruceFerrington Joining us for some #pypchat tonight Mr F? ICT is the focus. ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:33 PM || I'm in Melbourne. Teaching and learning coordinator. Proud to see how many people from my school ar here for #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:33 PM || Hi all its Jay from Bangkok running the ICT in the pyp workshop with @jennysfen #pypchat #ibapbk ||
 * JinaBel28 || 8:33 PM || #pypchat Hi from Jina in Melbourne, Aus. Year 4 teacher into Technology. ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:33 PM || Please remember to use the #pypchat hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. Let's get started ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:33 PM || I'm Sarah - performing arts teacher in HK... I teach 355 3-6 year olds! #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:33 PM || Hi- Nicole, ICT learner and PYP co, Canberra! #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:33 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @jasongraham99 Our LP digital citizenship doc was very much a collaborative effort. Jay will be happy to share! #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:33 PM || @whatedsaid I am always having both open Twitter and Tweetdeck and jump back and forth... #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:33 PM || Hi #pypchat from Yokohama : ) ||
 * thammerlund || 8:33 PM || @SarahHHK when you used VT, how did you use it? #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:33 PM || Elem TL in Suzhou. #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:33 PM || I'm a year 6 teacher in Melbourne and have embraced ICT as i've seen it's power to engage kids in learning #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:34 PM || Hi from Jakarta! #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:34 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Please remember to use the #pypchat hashtag in your tweets in order to participate in the discussion. Let's get started ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 8:34 PM || ICT coordinator in a PYP school in Melbourne, Aus #pypchat ||
 * Seztheteacher || 8:34 PM || Hi all #pypchat in Melbourne - raining! ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:35 PM || @thammerlund here's one I did last year http://t.co/OwN72Fn6 #pypchat it gives them an instant way to record their thoughts without writing ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:35 PM || @jasongraham99 #pypchat. Have you got your PLN video finished yet? WOuld love to see it at some stage ||
 * RenIsrael || 8:35 PM || #pypchat hi Rene head of junior school in Melbourne ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:35 PM || @irantimega Hi Mega! Glad you are here #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:35 PM || @angie5112 nice to meet you! Always happy to see other librarians joining the conversations on #pypchat ||
 * thammerlund || 8:35 PM || @Saigon_Eldred context except for typing #pypchat ||
 * irantimega || 8:35 PM || A not anymore PYP teacher who misses PYP atmosphere so much would like to join #pypchat :) ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:35 PM || VPN moving at speed of light here!! :-( #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:35 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q1. Do you have isolated lessons for teaching ICT skills or are they learned in context? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:35 PM || @Saigon_Eldred you the man Craig! #ibapbk #pypchat :) ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:35 PM || Q1. Do you have isolated lessons for teaching ICT skills or are they learned in context? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:36 PM || #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 8:36 PM || Having my own #pypchat with other WSL on the bus back to the hotel #ibapbk ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:36 PM || #pypchat Technology enables authentic student collaboration eg Wallwisher. Students can engage; share ideas &amp; comment on each other's work. ||
 * lsacker || 8:36 PM || #pypchat oh I see you have to introduce self at his point. Hi Layla PYP coordinator melbourne ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:36 PM || Let's go.. RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q1. Do you have isolated lessons for teaching ICT skills or are they learned in context? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:36 PM || RT @SarahHHK: @thammerlund here's one I did last year http://t.co/OwN72Fn6 #pypchat it gives them an instant way to record their thought ... ||
 * lindawollan || 8:37 PM || Hi - Linda in Melbourne, ICT Facilitator #pypchat - internet connection decided to die right now! ||
 * travisattis || 8:37 PM || #pypchat Grade 5 Teacher from Tokyo. Evening all! ||
 * JinaBel28 || 8:37 PM || #pypchat A1 we have a purpose for using the technology. Sometimes skills taught separately but used in context therafter. ||
 * tgaletti || 8:37 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q1. Do you have isolated lessons for teaching ICT skills or are they learned in context? #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:37 PM || @Saigon_Eldred A1 We often give mix of opps for open /guided inquiry with a particular tool before the tool is used in context. #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:37 PM || Lessons no longer isolated as of last year. Still a struggle to integrate authentically #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:37 PM || A1 Integrate where possible. Isolate as little as poss. #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:37 PM || Working towards an ICT scope and sequence for skills, to be then used authentically in units. #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:38 PM || #pypchat ICT skills are learnt in context usually taught by homeroom teacher at the point of need often with support of Learning Tech Coord ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:38 PM || learning in context makes it purposeful and provides authentic audience too #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:38 PM || ICT skills should always be learned in context - works best for adults as well as kids #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:38 PM || @irantimega hello I would miss it too #pypchat ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 8:38 PM || Lessons still isolated but fighting for them not to be #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:38 PM || Context enables kids to connect and relate. The preferred option #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:38 PM || we learn in context #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:39 PM || #pypchat ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 8:39 PM || Head of Primary ICT at Intl Sch Brunei #pypchat ||
 * Seztheteacher || 8:39 PM || ICT embedded as far as possible - skills taught at point of need #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:39 PM || @tashacowdy True. They need lots of experiences with IT before using it in UOI #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:40 PM || @lindawollan don't I know that! #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:40 PM || Sometimes we give sessions with a range of tools that kids can later choose from during inquiry #pypchat Kids then use them authentically ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:40 PM || Hi all- we try use it in context but are still working on making it truly work #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:40 PM || A1. I like teaching the use of the online catalog integrated in the unit - learning through doing #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 8:40 PM || A1. To teach in context is to also teach in isolation to some degree #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:40 PM || RT @lsacker: Context enables kids to connect and relate. The preferred option #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:40 PM || RT @JinaBel28: #pypchat A1 we have a purpose for using the technology. Sometimes skills taught separately but used in context therafter. ||
 * travisattis || 8:40 PM || A1. Mainly inclusive. However apps like Scratch are great learning tools. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:41 PM || @lindawollan #pypchat it's like teaching a carpenter to use their tools. They'll choose the right 1 for the job at hand ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:41 PM || @Saigon_Eldred agreed. I think the days of lessons in a computer lab are pretty much gone, aren't they?! #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:41 PM || Agreed RT @tgaletti: A1. I like teaching the use of the online catalog integrated in the unit - learning through doing #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:41 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat a1. Teach skills when they need them. No more IT lessons for IT lessons' sake - Agree! ||
 * tgaletti || 8:41 PM || RT @haileyj45: learning in context makes it purposeful and provides authentic audience too #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:41 PM || #pypchat I'm in Bandung Indonesia. We're luck to have a great Learning Technologies Coordinator - @jasongraham99 who can support teachers ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:41 PM || Backward planning from summative/formative tasks- what skills will they need in order to be independent in the task then frontload #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:41 PM || RT @ErwinDumenden: A1. To teach in context is to also teach in isolation to some degree #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:41 PM || #pypchat a1. Teach skills when they need them. No more IT lessons for IT lessons' sake ||
 * thammerlund || 8:42 PM || @BelleVillamarin I like that idea. #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:42 PM || #pypchat And we have tech coordinator in our rooms once or twice a day to help with whatever needs doing ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:42 PM || Does there always have to be a context, or can kids just have some fun exploring ICT? #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:42 PM || @hurleyinchina #pypchat what makes you say that ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:42 PM || #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:42 PM || @SarahHHK We dont have labs any more. Lots of laptops used in classrooms and shared spaces. iPads too #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:42 PM || #pypchat Like seeing kids play with an App and see what they use it for or what its designed for. ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:42 PM || @Saigon_Eldred I agree #pypchat they need to have a purpose ||
 * jocpyp || 8:42 PM || Used to have isolated lessons, now school is wireless so much has changed. ICT is naturally integrated as part of the learning.#pypchat ||
 * dwightley || 8:42 PM || Hi, I am trying to follow my first #pypchat. We integrate ICT into UOI and working toward scope and sequence of skills. ||
 * thammerlund || 8:42 PM || I talked to my students about ads in Google the other day, I was amazed at how fast they could find them! #pypchat ||
 * febbynik || 8:42 PM || RT @MaryCollins21: #pypchat ICT skills are learnt in context usually taught by homeroom teacher at the point of ... http://t.co/LNyjQ67Y ||
 * angie5112 || 8:42 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat a1. Teach skills when they need them. No more IT lessons for IT lessons' sake ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 8:42 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat a1. Teach skills when they need them. No more IT lessons for IT lessons' sake ||
 * tgaletti || 8:42 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat a1. Teach skills when they need them. No more IT lessons for IT lessons' sake ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:43 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q2. To what extent is technology integrated into your UoIs? #pypchat ||
 * acastroferrada || 8:43 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Welcome to #pypchat. Todayâ€™s topic: How do you use technology to support or enhance units of inquiry? ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 8:43 PM || @sarahhhk I wish I could say yes, but some management still cling to the idea. #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:43 PM || @thammerlund Great idea! Being a discerning ICT user is a major skill for 21C kids! #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:43 PM || A1 Younger Ss need opportunities to experiment &amp; explore a particular tool (digital or otherwise) before they use it for a purpose #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:43 PM || Q2. To what extent is technology integrated into your UoIs? #pypchat ||
 * angie5112 || 8:43 PM || #pypchat A1: As a librarian I prefer to teach students skills that were be needed to do online research. ||
 * Seztheteacher || 8:43 PM || Kids should be selecting ICT tools and we need to support their choices #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:43 PM || @thammerlund can you ignore them? #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:44 PM || Tech is integrated into UOIs from planning stage on. ICT &amp; library specialists always included #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:44 PM || @lsacker See kids get lost in learning skills of new IT &amp; missing out on authentic use of it to further learning #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:44 PM || Looking at Q2... RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q2. To what extent is technology integrated into your UoIs? #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 8:44 PM || RT @lindawollan: Sometimes we give sessions with a range of tools that kids can later choose from during inquiry #pypchat Kids then use ... ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:44 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: #pypchat ||
 * thammerlund || 8:44 PM || @NicoleJaggers It wasn't my idea, but it was a good one! #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:44 PM || #nicolejaggers #pypchat I wonder what the IB view would be on a school-developed scope &amp;sequence for ICT skills? If later used authentically ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:44 PM || RT @travisattis: #pypchat Like seeing kids play with an App and see what they use it for or what its designed for. ||
 * thammerlund || 8:44 PM || @HolliSinger I am pretty good at it. #pypchat Adblock helps too! ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:45 PM || #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:45 PM || A2 #pypchat In gr5 use blogs for recording thinking, sharing published work. Use google docs for collaborating. ||
 * tgaletti || 8:45 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q2. To what extent is technology integrated into your UoIs? #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:45 PM || @MaryCollins21 We got the idea from the ICT in PYP regional workshop!! #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:45 PM || A2 RT @lindawollan: Tech is integrated into UOIs from planning stage on. ICT &amp; library specialists always included #pypchat ||
 * thammerlund || 8:45 PM || Q2 I use technology when I see that it will help. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:45 PM || @NicoleJaggers I think there is a place for both, the purpose would be different #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:46 PM || RT @MaryCollins21: #pypchat When students are exploring and playing with a particular tool they're developing trans skills &amp; also attitudes. ||
 * travisattis || 8:46 PM || #pypchat A2 Its not deliberately integrated. It enhances when needed. See where learning is going and then cater for stdt needs. ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:46 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: @lindawollan #pypchat it's like teaching a carpenter to use their tools. They'll choose the right 1 for the job at hand ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:46 PM || #pypchat When students are exploring and playing with a particular tool they're developing trans skills &amp; also PYP attitudes. ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:46 PM || We try but it needs to be authentic &amp; useful &amp; the kids need the skills beforehand #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:46 PM || Do others have a tech scope and sequence? @NicoleJaggers @MaryCollins21 #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:46 PM || RT @tashacowdy: RT @travisattis: #pypchat Like seeing kids play with an App and see what they use it for or what its designed for. ||
 * lsacker || 8:46 PM || @hurleyinchina #pypchat good point ||
 * lindawollan || 8:47 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: A2. #pypchat we try to look at how we can use technology in an authentic way when we're planning ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:47 PM || A2 Tech integration documented from planning stage . Amount of integration varies from unit to unit #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:47 PM || A2. #pypchat we try to look at how we can use technology in an authentic way when we're planning ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:47 PM || RT @dwightley: #pypchat we try to provide a range of ICT tools that provide choices for students to select and demonstrate understanding ... ||
 * tgaletti || 8:47 PM || A2. Technology can be used for information finding and creating a product to present learning. Depends on unit. #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:47 PM || #pypchat ||
 * jocpyp || 8:47 PM || Q2 integrated to a large extent in uoi to express learning using different tools to suit different learning styles #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:47 PM || RT @HolliSinger: We use our blog a lot to share our learning #pypchat ||
 * dwightley || 8:47 PM || #pypchat we try to provide a range of ICT tools that provide choices for students to select and demonstrate understanding in summative task ||
 * lindawollan || 8:47 PM || Have found as soon as we develop a tech scope and sequence it is outdated! #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:47 PM || We use our blog a lot to share our learning #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:47 PM || ICT in UOI's can depend totally on the teachers and their own skills and ideas when planning- not a given #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:47 PM || A2 Quicktime, Photobooth for recording thoughts, explanations, etc #pypchat But lot not planned in unit. As needed. ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:48 PM || A2: Exhibition groups just used Evernote for group collaboration with mentors outside of meeting hours- worked well. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:48 PM || @whatedsaid @NicoleJaggers @MaryCollins21 - @rhinoab and I are both working on tech/information literacy documents currently #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:48 PM || @whatedsaid We have tech S&amp;S doc. Good for ensuring systematic and consistent approach #pypchat ||
 * angie5112 || 8:48 PM || RT @lindawollan: Tech is integrated into UOIs from planning stage on. ICT &amp; library specialists always included #pypchat ||
 * Seztheteacher || 8:48 PM || â€œ@NicoleJaggers: ICT in UOI's can depend totally on the teachers and their own skills and ideas when planning- not a given #pypchatâ€ so true ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:48 PM || @lindawollan Yes tech and library teachers VITAL! #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:48 PM || @NicoleJaggers we hold workshops for students to explore/play with different ICT tools so they can choose and apply when needed #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:48 PM || as a specialist I follow the yr group UOIs... I try to integrate tech when it fits authentically with my learning outcomes #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:48 PM || A2 Very dependent on interest &amp; comfort of teacher #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:49 PM || RT @LindyBuckley1: @lindawollan Yes tech and library teachers VITAL! #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:49 PM || @SarahHHK #pypchat 'authentic' is a key word in that statement ||
 * lsacker || 8:49 PM || #pypchat sometimes the kids can multitask integrate and create much quicker than we plan and teach ||
 * thammerlund || 8:49 PM || @NicoleJaggers Has anyone used Evernote with younger students? #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:49 PM || Classroom teachers need support from tech specialists - collaborate for best ICT integration #pypchat ||
 * angie5112 || 8:49 PM || RT @LindyBuckley1: A2 #pypchat In gr5 use blogs for recording thinking, sharing published work. Use google docs for collaborating. ||
 * HolliSinger || 8:49 PM || @hurleyinchina always involves taking some risks but it usually pays off #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:49 PM || RT @lindawollan: Have found as soon as we develop a tech scope and sequence it is outdated! #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:49 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:50 PM || Q3 RT @Saigon_Eldred: What does ICT integration look like on a planner or during the collaboration process? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:50 PM || RT @LindyBuckley1: @lindawollan Yes tech and library teachers VITAL! #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:50 PM || MT @travisattis: #pypchat A2 Not deliberately integrated. It enhances when needed. See where learning is going and then cater for S needs. ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:50 PM || Could ICT s&amp;s be developed in line with an info literacy s&amp;s? IB has always said ICT is not a subject but I think s&amp;s is useful!#pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:50 PM || @whatedsaid @NicoleJaggers @MaryCollins21 our goal is to produce a tech/IL continuum document and then an assessment rubric #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:50 PM || What does ICT integration look like on a planner or during the collaboration process? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:51 PM || @lindawollan @hurleyinchina that's the tricky thing - it needs to be broad enough to allow for the constant changes in my opinion #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:51 PM || Culture of collaboration through tech integration http://t.co/giJUE2UQ by @mscofino #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 8:51 PM || #pypchat ICT is making us review our language scope and sequence, skills needed to tag for example ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:51 PM || @tgaletti Me too! IL continuum looking at NYC version (off topic) #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:51 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Q3 RT @Saigon_Eldred: What does ICT integration look like on a planner or during the collaboration process? #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:52 PM || @HolliSinger Just want to give them time with IT. Not rush it so they can transfer the skills #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:52 PM || #pypchat I had used Evernote successfully with Y4s ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:52 PM || #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:52 PM || A3 In frontloading often put sites, pdfs, videos on a LiveBinder. Eg. http://t.co/GN1fYK6v #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:53 PM || #pypchat #nicolejaggers If ICT &amp; Librarian work closely together - same skills different tools - a useful scope&amp; sequence could be developed ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:53 PM || RT @lindawollan: Culture of collaboration through tech integration http://t.co/giJUE2UQ by @mscofino #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:53 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Q3 RT @Saigon_Eldred: What does ICT integration look like on a planner or during the collaboration process? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:53 PM || #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:53 PM || @hurleyinchina that's the one I am using too - and loving it!!! #pypchat http://t.co/RM3nJwpa great document! ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:53 PM || RT @lsacker: #pypchat sometimes the kids can multitask integrate and create much quicker than we plan and teach ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:53 PM || RT @lindawollan: Classroom teachers need support from tech specialists - collaborate for best ICT integration #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:54 PM || @tgaletti @whatedsaid @MaryCollins21 Our S&amp;S arranged under areas: investigate, create, communicate, organise, collaborate #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:54 PM || #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:54 PM || RT @lsacker: #pypchat ICT is making us review our language scope and sequence, skills needed to tag for example ||
 * lindawollan || 8:55 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: #pypchat Twitter is good to assess prior knowledge. Also as a reflection tool. - Interesting use of twitter! ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:55 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Ha! How do you moderate a #pypchat on tech when your internet keeps crashing... stepping in for @Saigon_Eldred now and a ... ||
 * thammerlund || 8:55 PM || I like them too. RT: @BelleVillamarin: #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:55 PM || @tgaletti Agreed. Working on broad! #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:55 PM || Q4. How do we ensure we remain focused on student learning and inquiry rather than the tools of technology? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:55 PM || #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:55 PM || Ha! How do you moderate a #pypchat on tech when your internet keeps crashing... stepping in for @Saigon_Eldred now and again! ||
 * travisattis || 8:55 PM || #pypchat A3 It doesn't. We dont set off with tech. integ. in mind. It just happens now. Its natural. Like using MAB blocks for math... ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:55 PM || Of course I forgot - I'm not using a PYP planner! #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 8:55 PM || A3 ICT an integral part of our planning and is recorded on our planner wherever it is part of the learning, not on separate doc #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:55 PM || A3. Noted in learning activities &amp; resources where appropriate so that it is clear to see #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:56 PM || But so much tech can't be planned any more than you'd plan to use markers, or pencils or black paper or tissue paper... #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:56 PM || RT @MaryCollins21: #pypchat #nicolejaggers If ICT &amp; Librarian work closely together - same skills different tools - a useful scope&a ... ||
 * tgaletti || 8:56 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Q4. How do we ensure we remain focused on student learning and inquiry rather than the tools of technology? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:56 PM || #pypchat A3 I'd think it would be very difficult to considering the range of tech skills a group of teachers would have ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:56 PM || Thinking about Q4. How do we ensure we remain focused on student learning and inquiry rather than the tools of technology? #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:56 PM || A3: Does it come under the banner of communication skills on the planner? or another essential element? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:56 PM || @NicoleJaggers @whatedsaid @MaryCollins21 yes, that's what @rhinoab has done as well (please correct me if I am wrong) #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:56 PM || @tgaletti Yay!! #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 8:57 PM || A4. Not an easy task in my opinion. I can get carried away with a new app so easily...I admit. #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 8:57 PM || A4 tools of technology support student learning and inquiry, are not the focus, though are often the medium #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:57 PM || RT @whatedsaid: Q4. How do we ensure we remain focused on student learning and inquiry rather than the tools of technology? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:57 PM || #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:57 PM || #pypchat A4. One of my favourites, make sure the pedagogy leads the learning not the technology ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 8:58 PM || @tgaletti #pypchat I'm guilty too. ||
 * tgaletti || 8:58 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat A4. One of my favourites, make sure the pedagogy leads the learning not the technology ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 8:58 PM || A4 Regularly asking why we are doing this? What purpose is? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 8:58 PM || #pypchat A4 Remaining focused on the key concepts, as we should be. ||
 * lsacker || 8:58 PM || @lindawollan @bellevillamarin #pypchat wonder what that might look like ||
 * SarahHHK || 8:58 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat A4. One of my favourites, make sure the pedagogy leads the learning not the technology #cdnishk I like that ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 8:58 PM || A3: Casey's Contraptions an excellent ipad app used in How the World Works Year 4. Where are you @CapitanoAmazing to explain to us! #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 8:59 PM || A4 Pick the right tool for the purpose (as for non digital tools) #pypchat ||
 * dwightley || 8:59 PM || @lindawollan #pypchat are you using twitter with students? ||
 * lindawollan || 8:59 PM || @LindyBuckley1 That's why its good for kids to have a number of tech tools in their toolkit - to be used when relevant. #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 8:59 PM || A4 Authentic use &amp; creation, I think. @mscofino great on these #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 8:59 PM || I think people often go through a stage of loving all the new tools, then backpedal and focus on the learning first :-) #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:59 PM || #pypchat. Internet is back!!!!! Huge storm happening outside ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 8:59 PM || @NicoleJaggers Yes, we're working on these areas from ICT in PYP document too - working closely with librarian #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 8:59 PM || A4. #pypchat I use a few tech tools well rather thn trying to use them all ||
 * lsacker || 8:59 PM || @LindyBuckley1 #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:00 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: A4. #pypchat I use a few tech tools well rather thn trying to use them all ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:00 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Agree! We have a few tools we focus on school wide. Go for depth of understanding. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:00 PM || @dwightley Like this: http://t.co/lUqupdzY #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:00 PM || RT @LindyBuckley1: A4 Regularly asking why we are doing this? What purpose is? #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:00 PM || A4: focus on purpose and then select best way to support. Providing choices also lets kids decide best tool for purpose #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:00 PM || RT @travisattis: #pypchat A4 Remaining focused on the key concepts, as we should be. ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:00 PM || @MrMattHeinrich Need your help here tonight at #pypchat all about ICT..... ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:00 PM || @dwightley We just started the first class on Twitter. Year 6 plaaning to come on board next! #pypchat ||
 * rhinoab || 9:01 PM || Hi all, Andy HKA PYP ICT Coordinator here, I have tucked my son up in bed :-) and ready to read the tweets and #pypchat ||
 * dwightley || 9:01 PM || @whatedsaid #pypchat would love to hear more about that ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:01 PM || @tashacowdy @Saigon_Eldred I used to be looking at new tools all the time! Now I realise you just need a good tool for the job #pypchat ||
 * fivefoot3 || 9:01 PM || A4 #pypchat if we are presenting lots of diff ways of doing things to students all the time then what tool you use shouldn't define the task ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:01 PM || my tweetchat isn't working :/ #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:02 PM || #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:02 PM || @rhinoab Hi Andy.. we're talking about making sure the learning drives the tech and not the other way around! #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:02 PM || RT @whatedsaid: @dwightley Like this: http://t.co/fuBPNfet #pypchat Another interesting post from Ed ||
 * tgaletti || 9:02 PM || @tashacowdy is there just one tool for a purpose - or is it tricky because there are so many possibilities? Just wondering... #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:02 PM || Hate to teach the same tool to all kids across level - boring when all doing same thing. Like variety, depending on learning #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:02 PM || @whatedsaid Can the technology not be the inquiry? #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:02 PM || RT @tashacowdy: @Saigon_Eldred Agree! We have a few tools we focus on school wide. Go for depth of understanding. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:03 PM || @haileyj45 ... and their particular learning style and preferences. #pypchat ||
 * febbynik || 9:03 PM || RT @whatedsaid: A2 RT @lindawollan: Tech is integrated into UOIs from planning stage on. ICT &amp; library specialists always included #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:03 PM || A4. Integrate ICT apps and tools that allow response, creativity and reflection from students. Let tech help you keep on task. #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:03 PM || @dwightley we were just talking about using twitter with students in our planning today #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:04 PM || RT @ErwinDumenden: There should be a section on the planner where you highlight what TD ICT Skills you will cover in the unit. #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:04 PM || There should be a section on the planner where you highlight what TD ICT Skills you will cover in the unit. #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:04 PM || @tgaletti I think many possibilities. But we focus on just a few, look deeply at key features so that Ss can transfer to new tools #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:05 PM || @tgaletti Tools changing all the time. Ss need big understandings so not dependent on specific tool. #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:05 PM || #pypchat @lindawollan that's why it is also interesting to ask angled children to share other tools they think we can use in our inquiries. ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:05 PM || Q5. What r ur fave tools 4 each of the tech skills defined in PYP? investigating, communicating, creating, collab, organizing) #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:05 PM || @ErwinDumenden Really? Should there be a section to highlight what pencil skills too? ;-) #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:06 PM || RT @tashacowdy: @tgaletti Tools changing all the time. Ss need big understandings so not dependent on specific tool. #pypchat ||
 * fivefoot3 || 9:06 PM || @tashacowdy @tgaletti transferable skills! #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:06 PM || @ErwinDumenden You could have major focus skills and minor focus depending on your school's tech plan #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:06 PM || @BelleVillamarin @lindawollan #pypchat *abled children ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:06 PM || A5: Anyone know of a new app for creating that's not a Prezi? We are a bit over that app now! #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:06 PM || @tashacowdy @tgaletti #pypchat gr8 point, if they're not willing to change, they'll get left behind ||
 * angie5112 || 9:07 PM || @Saigon_Eldred #pypchat A5: investigating ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:07 PM || Q5. What r ur fave tools 4 each of the tech skills defined in PYP? investigating, comm, creating, collab, organizing) #pypchat ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:07 PM || RT @whatedsaid: @ErwinDumenden Really? Should there be a section to highlight what pencil skills too? ;-) #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:07 PM || A5. For investigating the online catalog, we use Follett's Destiny #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:07 PM || A5. Communicating - Voicethread/Skype. Creating - eg Glogster. Organising - eg Popplet, bubbl.us #pypchat ||
 * dwightley || 9:07 PM || @haileyj45 #pypchat we have introduced twitter recently as a staff collaboration tool but interested in oops with student learning. ||
 * jennysfen || 9:07 PM || @NicoleJaggers try Haiku Deck for the iPad #pypchat ||
 * michellerussell || 9:07 PM || @whatedsaid What is #pypchat? ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:07 PM || @tashacowdy @tgaletti #pypchat Let's invite our students to share some too. ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:08 PM || RT @tashacowdy: @tgaletti Tools changing all the time. Ss need big understandings so not dependent on specific tool #pypchat &lt;-- absolutely! ||
 * tgaletti || 9:08 PM || A5. I love wikis - can be of used in all areas #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:08 PM || @michellerussell It's the Primary Years Prog of the International Bacalaureatte #pypchat ||
 * jocpyp || 9:08 PM || RT @whatedsaid I used to be looking at new tools all the time! Now I realise you just need a good tool for the job #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:08 PM || @tgaletti agree totally #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:09 PM || @NicoleJaggers just heard about Haiku Deck http://t.co/0iRQ6FK0 free! I've not tried it yet. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:09 PM || @NicoleJaggers Not apps, but here are loads of tools for presenting 50 ways to tell a story http://t.co/KgdqlKGO #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:09 PM || @BruceFerrington @ibpyp Welcome to #pypchat Bruce! Your expertise is needed, I'm struggling!! ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:09 PM || #pypchat - Sorry I'm late -picking up son form scouts and ran late. ||
 * acastroferrada || 9:09 PM || RT @lindawollan: A5. Communicating - Voicethread/Skype. Creating - eg Glogster. Organising - eg Popplet, bubbl.us #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:09 PM || @whatedsaid We highlight other TD skills on the planner to show we value them in units, the ICT TD skills are just as important #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 9:10 PM || #pypchat We're hoping students will use a range of tools during G4 UOI: 'People communicate facts &amp; opinions about the world thru the media' ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:10 PM || #pypchat creating. Wordle or tagzedo ||
 * rhinoab || 9:10 PM || #pypchat just caught up on the tweets, wow an informative 30 mins A5. wikis are one of my favourites they can show the inquiry process ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:10 PM || A5: organising and creating - prezi; communicating: voicethread and skype #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:10 PM || @tgaletti Yes, we're loving wiki's also- have a staff wiki going at the moment to collaborate on areas for our upcoming Evaluation #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:10 PM || RT @whatedsaid: @NicoleJaggers Not apps, but here are loads of tools for presenting 50 ways to tell a story http://t.co/KgdqlKGO #pypchat ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:10 PM || @NicoleJaggers @ibpyp #pypchat We're all struggling on the journey! Every day is a new adventure. ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:10 PM || @jennysfen have you tried Haiku Deck yet? I'm going to try it this weekend! #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:10 PM || Q5 Important for Ss to understand big ideas about how they can use tech; create, communicate, collaborate. then can make choices. #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:10 PM || @ErwinDumenden Just winding you up :) #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:10 PM || compfight for cc pix. Gdocs. LiveBinders Blogger #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:11 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat. allow them to develop trasnferrabel skills &amp; te ability to assess each 'Gr8est New Solution' #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:11 PM || I think we have focused a lot on creating and communicating tools and not enough on collaboratiing/organising ones. @lindawollan ? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 9:11 PM || #pypchat Personally? Scratch, google drive, evernote, twitter......Prezi gives me motion sickness.. ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:11 PM || #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:11 PM || RT @whatedsaid: @NicoleJaggers Not apps, but here are loads of tools for presenting 50 ways to tell a story http://t.co/KgdqlKGO #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:11 PM || @LindyBuckley1 True, but does the schools tech plan reflect the PYP ICT TD skills? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:12 PM || This is going to one of those #pypchat s where you have to read the archives to really get the benefit, I think! ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:12 PM || A5: students also love creating movies to show their understanding of a big idea #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:12 PM || @NicoleJaggers I have created wikis for so many different purposes. They are quick to set up and easy to manage #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:12 PM || I love VoiceThread for younger Ss who can't really write yet. It's quick, easy + Ss love hearing their own voices played back. #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 9:13 PM || #pypchat A5 CCsearch, Scratch, Google Dox, Maps, Mindomo, Google Sites ||
 * lindawollan || 9:13 PM || Explain Everything great app on iPad for creating and communicating. Blogs the best for communicating and sharing. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:13 PM || I've tried Prezi but all the zooming makes me feel a bit seasick!!! :o) #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:13 PM || A5. #pypchat collab &amp; organising - G Docs . . what else?? mind mapping softare - plenty o ftjsoe out there ||
 * dwightley || 9:13 PM || #pypchat we use Mahara and edmodo for collaboration, lots of web 2.0 for creation ie storyjumper, bitstrips- linoit, stixy for organising, ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:14 PM || @BruceFerrington: #pypchat The tools r just that - tools. It's the thinking &amp; process behind the thinking that are significant. WELL SAID!! ||
 * lindawollan || 9:14 PM || RT @SarahHHK: I've tried Prezi but all the zooming makes me feel a bit seasick!!! :o) #pypchat Agree - Prezi often not successful ||
 * Shaza33 || 9:14 PM || Just trying to catch up on the tweets...A5 Google Drive is working well for our Grade 3s. #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:14 PM || @whatedsaid A5 collaborate: VT, fotobabble, google docs, skype, wiki all work well with Kinder and good right the way through #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:14 PM || @SarahHHK I like Voicethread too but if Internet connection is not great they can easily cause problems :( #pypchat ||
 * rhinoab || 9:14 PM || A5 #pypchat blogs for process and portfolios, Keynote is very powerful, can animate as well, Google Earth, typewith.me for collab ||
 * lindawollan || 9:14 PM || Want to get into Google apps for collaborating #pypchat ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:14 PM || #pypchat The tools are just that - tools. It is the thinking and process behind the thinking that are significant. ||
 * tgaletti || 9:15 PM || @tashacowdy @whatedsaid yes, Skype is great for investigating and collaborating - so much fun #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:15 PM || I've just downloaded AudioBoo app this week - planning to try it out soon... #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:15 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: @BruceFerrington: #pypchat The tools r just that - tools. It's the thinking &amp; process behind the thinking that ar ... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:15 PM || Q7. How dependent are we on students having skills with tech? #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:15 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: @BruceFerrington: #pypchat The tools r just that - tools. It's the thinking &amp; process behind the thinking that ar ... ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:15 PM || #pypchat. Ready for a new question . . ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:15 PM || @tgaletti just started using VT on iPad with EY. So much more user friendly. Loving it. #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:15 PM || #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:15 PM || RT @SarahHHK: I've tried Prezi but all the zooming makes me feel a bit seasick!!! :o) #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:16 PM || Organising - Linoit (or Lino on iPad), Popplet, bubbl.us #pypchat ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 9:16 PM || #pypchat G1 students will use many tools 4 new WWAIPAT UOI:CI Over time people have used a variety of tools to make local&amp;global connevtions ||
 * tgaletti || 9:16 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q7. How dependent are we on students having skills with tech? #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:16 PM || @lindawollan great app #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:17 PM || Q7: My 9 year old shows me everything I need to know!! Kids have no fear, inquire, work it out. #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:17 PM || RT @BruceFerrington: #pypchat The tools are just that - tools. It is the thinking and process behind the thinking that are significant. ||
 * rachbath || 9:17 PM || RT @lindawollan: Classroom teachers need support from tech specialists - collaborate for best ICT integration #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:17 PM || Don't forget tech/apps can be used to facilitate face-to-face collaboration not just online #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:17 PM || #pypchat - I think we could add an entire page to the http://t.co/uqeOvdGb for suggestiosn for tools ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:17 PM || I think we're dependent on them being risk takers &amp; having a go...they are generally better than me after day 1 #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:17 PM || RT @haileyj45: A5: students also love creating movies to show their understanding of a big idea #pypchat iMovie on iPads makes this so easy ||
 * travisattis || 9:17 PM || Q.7 Very, very good question. #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:17 PM || A7 Think we are still buying into the digital native idea too much #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:17 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q7. How dependent are we on students having skills with tech? #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:17 PM || A7 Not dependent. Teach whatever is needed when its needed. Sts skills differ like in anything else. Like EAL kid with no English. #pypchat ||
 * chrisonmosby || 9:17 PM || â€œ@PrimaryEdTech: RT @tashacowdy: @tgaletti Tools changing.. Ss need big understandings ..#pypchat &lt;--â€//Yes! A "can do" mindset is vital ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:17 PM || we also use googledocs extensively to collaborate #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:17 PM || @tgaletti @SarahHHK audiboo and fotobabble current favs for EY. My 5 yr olds love cos they can sue independently and then tweet. #pypchat ||
 * rhinoab || 9:17 PM || A7. depends if a teacher has made the summative assessment very tech heavy.. is this fair? In a BYOD is all tech equal? #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 9:17 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: @BruceFerrington: #pypchat The tools r just that - tools. It's the thinking &amp; process behind the thinking that ar ... ||
 * travisattis || 9:18 PM || #pypchat Some tech is more equal than others @rhinoab ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:18 PM || A7 - #pypchat We assume they can read and write - we assume they can use the tech. ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:18 PM || #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:18 PM || A7. Not sure about the answer but wondering whether sometimes tech experience can be more important than actual skills for a tool #pypchat ||
 * raccooncity || 9:18 PM || #pypchat Morning- just catching up at end of the chat! How do others teach ICT? Specialist teacher? Scheduled lessons? All in collaboration? ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:18 PM || I love GarageBand on the iPad - am using it with G5/6 - they figure it out and teach me! #pypchat ||
 * createdbyness || 9:18 PM || RT @lindawollan: A5. Communicating - Voicethread/Skype. Creating - eg Glogster. Organising - eg Popplet, bubbl.us #pypchat ||
 * angie5112 || 9:18 PM || @tgaletti @tashacowdy @whatedsaid #pypchat I wonder how we can use Skype as a tool for investigating and collaborating? ||
 * jasongraham99 || 9:18 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @BruceFerrington #pypchat that's a very good point to keep in mind. Tools are just tools #ibapbk ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:19 PM || â€œ@Saigon_Eldred: #pypchat - I think we could add an entire page to the http://t.co/ch62dd4F for suggestiosn for toolsâ€ agree! ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:19 PM || @NicoleJaggers @HolliSinger #pypchat My 3 year old shows my mum how to browse thru photos on an iPad ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:19 PM || A7 ss seem to have no fear for learning new ICT tool because all have some prior knowledge by 11yrs old, thank goodness #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:19 PM || Our Year 6 kids will soon be looking for people to Skype with in Asian countries for their next inquiry. Volunteers sign up now #pypchat :-) ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:19 PM || RT @dwightley: #pypchat ... edmodo for collaboration, lots of web 2.0 for creation ie storyjumper, bitstrips- &lt;-- we use many of those too ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:19 PM || @chrisonmosby My Kindergarten had a great collaborative project using G docs http://t.co/CqxTjXzL #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:19 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:19 PM || RT @NicoleJaggers: Q7: My 9 year old shows me everything I need to know!! Kids have no fear, inquire, work it out. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:20 PM || @Saigon_Eldred ditto. My son is five and I never have to show him how to use an app. #pypchat ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:20 PM || i no longer stress about learning a new tool as i know a student will know and can support me #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:20 PM || RT @HolliSinger: I think we're dependent on them being risk takers &amp; having a go...they are generally better than me after day 1 #pypchat ||
 * rhinoab || 9:20 PM || A7. tech skills vs digital literacy, media literacy understanding, student can make a video but are we assesing all the components? #pypchat ||
 * Shaza33 || 9:20 PM || I have used edmodo before for collaboration, am going to try Google Groups this time.... #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:20 PM || Students do need skills with tech, but learn them during inquiry process from each other as well as teachers #pypchat ||
 * megangraff || 9:20 PM || Can anyone recommend an IB PYP workshop presenter for the role of language in the PYP? #PYPchat #IBPYP ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:20 PM || Q7. How dependent r we on students having skills with tech? #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:20 PM || @angie5112 with Skype you can get an expert on basically any topic #pypchat ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:20 PM || RT @bruceferrington: #pypchat The tools are just that - tools. It is the thinking and process behind the thinking that are significant. ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:20 PM || @whatedsaid #pypchat. We'd be happy 2 join in again ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:21 PM || @whatedsaid Just sent more info to your student on homelessness in China #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:21 PM || @tgaletti You know you can :-) #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:21 PM || @rhinoab We did a UOI on media literacy. Some teacher struggled with understanding it #pypchat ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:21 PM || @BruceFerrington Ss need to start with tech in K and follow through consistently, just as they do for writing. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:21 PM || @whatedsaid you know I love Skype. Can I be of help even though I am new to Asia? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:21 PM || â€œ@Saigon_Eldred: @NicoleJaggers @HolliSinger #pypchat My 3 year old shows my mum how to browse thru photos on an iPadâ€ like! ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:22 PM || @rachbath as long as the T sees it as necessary and important it will happen ... real struggle if they don't! #pypchat ||
 * klbeasley || 9:22 PM || @whatedsaid I'm sure we can help out! #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:22 PM || â€œ@whatedsaid: @rhinoab We did a UOI on media literacy. Some teacher struggled with understanding it #pypchatâ€ This is a struggle for many. ||
 * tgaletti || 9:22 PM || @whatedsaid great! Looking forward to it :) #pypchat ||
 * jasongraham99 || 9:22 PM || @MaryCollins21 thanks :) #blush #pypchat ||
 * JKerrins || 9:22 PM || I can sometimes introduce a tool to a couple of chn. By end of day they have explored, are experts and are teaching others. #pypchat ||
 * gravesle || 9:22 PM || RT @megangraff: Can anyone recommend an IB PYP workshop presenter for the role of language in the PYP? #PYPchat #IBPYP ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:23 PM || Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:23 PM || #pypchat. Time for one last question ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:23 PM || A7 - #pypchat Is access to technology going to create the next us/them scenario? ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:23 PM || @klbeasley Why are you not in the tech discussion on #pypchat??? ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:23 PM || RT @lindawollan: Students do need skills with tech, but learn them during inquiry process from each other as well as teachers #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:23 PM || We did a UOI on media literacy. Some teacher struggled with understanding it #pypchatâ€ This is a struggle for many. or 'cop out'?? ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:24 PM || @BruceFerrington Teachers are always behind on something compared to the current generation, it's need to keep up! #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:24 PM || @JKerrins I love a few experts in the class! And there's almost always at least one. #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:24 PM || RT @rhinoab: A7.tech skills vs digital literacy media literacy understanding, st make video but are we assessing all components? #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:24 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:25 PM || @BruceFerrington Actually i think the next tech divide is access to internet rather than technology #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:25 PM || @angie5112 sure, just send me a direct message #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:25 PM || It is the way of the modern world so we better catch up. #pypchat skills are still important-u need both! ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:25 PM || @sherrattsam Last 5 mins of #pypchat Typical :) ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:25 PM || RT @BelleVillamarin: â€œ@Saigon_Eldred: Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchatâ€ We must take ... ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:25 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Students need to form relationships w/ people and develop of-line social skills b4 they can transfer to digcit. #pypchat ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:25 PM || A8 We have heard 1.5 hours screen time per day recommended max. therefore must do other things. #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:25 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:25 PM || â€œ@Saigon_Eldred: Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchatâ€ We must take our fear away. ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:25 PM || A8 - #pypchat We all struggle when the server goes down for the day. But then we remember our teaching skills from the good old days... ||
 * tgaletti || 9:25 PM || A8. Having lived in a country with unreliable tech situation I would say it's always good to have a Plan B/a;ternatives #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:26 PM || A8: Our principal just made our whole staff brainstorm what our school will be like in 20 years- what will our learners need? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:26 PM || A8. Having live din a few countries with restrictive internet filtering - Ive become very flexible #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:26 PM || @tgaletti Even in Melbourne we have needed plan B (and C) due to unreliable tech! #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:26 PM || â€œ@whatedsaid: @sherrattsam Last 5 mins of #pypchat Typical :)â€ AWWWW! ||
 * BruceFerrington || 9:26 PM || @LindyBuckley1 A8 We have heard 1.5 hours screen time per day recommended max. therefore must do other things. #pypchat - Like this idea! ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:26 PM || A8 Can't be dependent in China. Never know what's going to work one day to next. #pypchat ||
 * SarahHHK || 9:27 PM || thanks all for another great #pypchat I gotta go read a bedtime story! ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:27 PM || A8. Take a closer look at the real world for optimal tech integration OR look at what students already use at home. #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 9:27 PM || @NicoleJaggers #pypchat it's more the need to be open to everyone being a learner ||
 * rhinoab || 9:28 PM || A8. tech expands the audience, relevance, ability, possibility and trans skills, but shld not always be an ends in itself #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:28 PM || @lindawollan it's also about finding a balance like with everything in life. We want to model that in our teaching, right? #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:28 PM || @SarahHHK C ya Sarah. Look 4ward to catching up at some stage #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:28 PM || A8: Vaults of ipads and laptops are becoming increasingly hard to book for use at our school, is this a good thing? #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 9:29 PM || A8 (Part 1) . IMO 2 diff q's. 1.As dependent as we/they need to b. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:29 PM || Please add any resources, links, blogs about use fo technology on the #pypchat wiki here http://t.co/s24w3Kls ||
 * tgaletti || 9:29 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Tonightâ€™s #pypchat archive and resources will be posted here within 48hrs: http://t.co/bsg4SVU9 ||
 * sherrattsam || 9:29 PM || We've just spent 6 weeks without any tech while our new iPads were being prepared. Nice not to stare at screens for a while #pypchat ||
 * klbeasley || 9:29 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Q8. How dependent should we be on technology? What is the optimal balance? #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 9:29 PM || Night all #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:29 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Tonightâ€™s #pypchat archive and resources will be posted here within 48hrs: http://t.co/bsg4SVU9 ||
 * klbeasley || 9:29 PM || @whatedsaid Urgh, #fail. I'm sick and dipping in &amp; out &amp; trying to get kids to bed. Is there a full moon or something? #pypchat ||
 * HolliSinger || 9:29 PM || Thanks for the chat #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:29 PM || Tonightâ€™s #pypchat archive and resources will be posted here within 48hrs: http://t.co/bsg4SVU9 ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:30 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Please add any resources, links, blogs about use fo technology on the #pypchat wiki here http://t.co/s24w3Kls ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:30 PM || @whatedsaid Thanks to Ed who stepped as always as things went belly up #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:30 PM || @Saigon_Eldred @whatedsaid Thanks for great #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 9:30 PM || A8 (Part 2) 2.Eq. weight to tech, play, reading, making tree-houses, socialising, cooking, football etc #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:30 PM || #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:30 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Please add any resources, links, blogs about use fo technology on the #pypchat wiki here http://t.co/s24w3Kls ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:30 PM || The next #pypchat will be in 2 weeks. Post your discussion ideas here for future chats. http://t.co/rQRtJPLd ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:30 PM || Thanks to @Saigon_Eldred for a great moderating job in the face of storm, bar, internet crisis and all! #pypchat ||
 * lindawollan || 9:30 PM || Thanks to all - great #pypchat tonight ||
 * rhinoab || 9:31 PM || thx for the chat tonight, will be back for another soon #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:31 PM || @Saigon_Eldred looking forward to it. Maybe this time it will be the librarian's topic ;) #pypchat ||
 * lsacker || 9:31 PM || #pypchat last tweet. Some schools have 1 ICT free unit over the year. Now I'm really stopping ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:31 PM || Did anyone notice most of the #pypchat team were absent? If you'd like to join the team, please let us know! ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:31 PM || Thanks to all of the #pypchat participants today! ||
 * LindyBuckley1 || 9:31 PM || #pypchat Thanks all for great chat and heaps of fantastic ideas! ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:31 PM || Thanks all, have learnt more than I have been able to contribute ideas this time!! See you next chat. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:31 PM || Thanks to the behind the scenes #pypchat team @jasongraham99 @jennysfen @Dwyer_teacher @wholeboxndice and @whatedsaid @saigon_eldred ||
 * rhinoab || 9:31 PM || looking for feedback on my ICT continuum that I'm working on https://t.co/hDRmzhTc based on the 6 PYP ICT areas, thx #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:31 PM || @tashacowdy @angie5112 that's a great combination #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:32 PM || If you're in Asia and would like to Skype with or without your class to help Year 6 with a unit of inquiry, let me know #pypchat ||
 * NicoleJaggers || 9:32 PM || @whatedsaid @Saigon_Eldred I'm sure the beer may have assisted in the stress somewhat? Thanks Craig- that's dedication. #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:32 PM || RT @rhinoab: looking for feedback on my ICT continuum that I'm working on https://t.co/hDRmzhTc based on the 6 PYP ICT areas, thx #pypchat ||
 * lookforsun || 9:32 PM || @whatedsaid What is #pypchat? I'm an early riser so I might enjoy it, Edna. ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:32 PM || @Saigon_Eldred Thanks for hosting : ) #pypchat ||
 * hurleyinchina || 9:32 PM || RT @Saigon_Eldred: Thanks to the behind the scenes #pypchat team @jasongraham99 @jennysfen @Dwyer_teacher @wholeboxndice and @whatedsaid ... ||
 * tgaletti || 9:32 PM || RT @rhinoab: looking for feedback on my ICT continuum that I'm working on https://t.co/hDRmzhTc based on the 6 PYP ICT areas, thx #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:32 PM || @rhinoab #pypchat. Will bookmark &amp; check it out. Looks good @ a quick glance ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:32 PM || RT @rhinoab: looking for feedback on my ICT continuum that I'm working on https://t.co/hDRmzhTc based on the 6 PYP ICT areas, thx #pypchat ||
 * travisattis || 9:33 PM || #pypchat Huge thx to @Saigon_Eldred &amp; @whatedsaid for this valuable meeting and sharing space! ||
 * tgaletti || 9:33 PM || Thanks to @Saigon_Eldred and @whatedsaid and everyone else participating tonight. Learned a lot, as always #pypchat ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:33 PM || #pypchat http://t.co/sMtRb7L1 ||
 * PrimaryEdTech || 9:33 PM || @saigon_eldred thanks! :) #pypchat ||
 * BelleVillamarin || 9:33 PM || â€œ@Saigon_Eldred: Thanks to all of the #pypchat participants today!â€ Thanks to you too! ||
 * haileyj45 || 9:33 PM || thanks again #pypchat ||
 * tgaletti || 9:34 PM || @Saigon_Eldred cool picture! Maybe we could all share a picture from where we are at the beginning of our next #pypchat ||
 * whatedsaid || 9:34 PM || @lookforsun It's the IB Primary years program http://t.co/mmqGPoPg #pypchat but all are welcome ||
 * Saigon_Eldred || 9:34 PM || Great to see so many new people (well, new to me anyway) in #pypchat. I have followed quite a lot of new peopel from tonite's chat ||
 * ErwinDumenden || 9:35 PM || Thanks #pypchat... always fun and informative. ||
 * MaryCollins21 || 9:35 PM || #pypchat Thanks to everyone for all the great ideas.And thank you also to Craig - who is probably still in the bar &amp; deserves a beer or two! ||
 * tashacowdy || 9:35 PM || RT @travisattis #pypchat Huge thx to @Saigon_Eldred &amp; @whatedsaid for this valuable meeting and sharing space! ||