ISTE19 Reflections

ISTE19 Was Amazing!! 

ISTE19 was in my home state: PA. I am a proud PA Educator, and I am happy to be a member of the PAECT.  I learned a lot, and I had the chance to connect with so many people. I was honored to take part in Dr. Sam Fecich's @sfecich #edumagic collaborative blog post with @AmandaJeanne2 @TeacherEdBU @MrsTannenb and @erinhall47: https://buff.ly/2JsCU1H! We shared-out some of our takeaways from ISTE19.  I loved having the chance to connect with others. I saw some of my old friends and I made new friends. Plus, I was so excited to meet some the creators of some of my favorite Ed Tech tools. I was thankful that I had the chance to connect with so many amazing educators when I was presenting too. ISTE20 will be in Anaheim, CA! 

@RedcayResources Ed Tech Updates

Are you interested in learning about new ed tech tools in five minutes or less? Then check-out @RedcayResources Quick Ed Tech Updates. 

Let's Check-Out FlipGridAR

On Twitter, @kerszi shared about how you can purchase a HP Sprocketto print the QR to access the AR. Additional info. Is available from Kayla Engle @KaylaEngle4 Also, you can check-out different FlipGrid AR ideas in the Wakelet Collection. 

ISTE 2019

I am excited to attend ISTE 2019 in Philly. I can't believe that the #1 Global Ed. Tech conference is in my home state. I look forward to learning and sharing ideas. I will post my resources that I will be sharing with others throughout the conference. Even if you are not able to attend the conference then you can still check-out these resources.

#iste19 #isteinpa #presenterofiste

Saturday, 6/22

Conference Website Link

Session Trailer Link

Session Description Link

Session Handout Link

Here are a couple of robots and STEM tools that I featured in my presentation: 

RoboKind,  Nearpod,  Code-a-pillar,  Code and Go Robot Mouse,  Sam Labs, Creation Crate Junior Tech Card, Code.Org, ScratchJr. 

Here's the link to Creation Crate Junior Girls That Make 

Redcay's STEMoscope Model

After #isteTEN, I was notified that my the online copy of my research was released. My research study led to a new model called STEM-oscope. This model combines metacognition, social robots, and STEM Challenges. You can check-out the full article here. 

Sunday, 6/23

I hope that you can stop by the PAECT Regional Space in Broad Street Atrium. I can highlight some literacy-based STEM Challenges from our PDE STEM Toolkit.  Also, I have my robot Robin from RoboKind.  I can code her to say a customized message to you too. You can play with some VR from Nearpod.  I have an interactive FlipGrid that provides videos explaining different ideas to enhance your STEM Instruction. I will have a link to a STEM Breakout EDU that I co-authored.

The first 25 people will get a Creation Crate Junior TechCard kit. You get a chance to make your own balloon car!  

Conference Website Link

Session Handout Link

In PAECT Regional Space, we are collecting new socks for kids. The socks will be donated to Needleworker's Guild of America, who will then distribute the socks across our Commonwealth! 

 

Monday, 6/24

 

Oh, boy! Monday will be a day filled with green screen fun!! I have included a snapshot of the 10 Ways That You Can Use Green Screens to Enhance Elementary ELA. Also, at the Interactive Lecture I will have PRIZES! Also, you will get chance to play and explore! Padcaster will be coming to help take pictures too. 

Presentation Handout/Website Link

Presentation Trailer 

Tuesday, 6/25

Did you hear the news? RoboKind's robot, Robon, empowers learners! In my classroom I code Robon to act as a teacher assistant. My research study (published by InTechOpen) demonstrated that students show higher levels of understanding and engagement are notable when social robots are used in conjunction with STEM Challenges. Also, I use Robon to empower My Girls Who Code Robot Club. If you are interested in learning more then please stop by the Camcor Booth #1344 for my Teacher Feature at 1:30 and 2:30. I hope to see you there!

Here is a link to our website: https://sites.google.com/view/girls-who-code-robots/home?authuser=0 

Girls Who Code Robots

Girls Who Code Robots

If you would like to learn more about my Girls Who Code Robots Club then check-out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/girls-who-code-robots/home?authuser=0 

EdChat for Pre-Service Teachers

If you are pre-service teacher then please check out this EdChat! Dr. Sam Fecich and I provided some tips to help you shine! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/m5EV8mJSzWo 

#OneWord for the New Year

What is your one word for the New Year?

Jon Gordon posted a challenge on Twitter for people to share their one word for the New Year. I decided to bring this same challenge to my second grade students. They came up with some wonderful ideas!

Here are a couple of video posts from my students ...

#oneword -Gumption - https://flipgrid.com/s/e80f865f2fce
#oneword- Proud - https://flipgrid.com/s/fe90be28b533
#oneword- Achievement  https://flipgrid.com/s/a67e4e645408 
#oneword- Hope - https://flipgrid.com/s/90365ed93c0b 

Keystone Technology Innovator Summit

Keystone Technology Innovator Summit 2018

Over the summer, I was afforded the opportunity to attend Keystone Technology Innovator Summit (KTI) 2018. If you would like to learn more about my experience then please check-out this videocast: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZCBo2xX1QFi3Lua6Pdzi1nf9Z5UAgQG/view