2012-13+Meetings


 * Grow Your Professional Practice** ** Monday, March 25 **

**Tweet time!**
Hashtags: #esu6tig #nebedu

//Example: I learned so much about creating positive school culture at the #nebedchat last week. Want to try #genius hour. #esu6tig #nebedu// //Example: Plan to try Thinglink today. Have you tried it? Any tips? Sample projects? #esu6tig #nebedu// //Example: Excited to learn Camtasia Studio, SnagIt and more at the ESU 6 Flipped Instruction Academy June 27-28. R U going?//
 * 9:00-9:10**
 * Tweet 1:** One strategy, activity or project you've tried with success in the past few weeks
 * 11:50-noon**
 * Tweet 2**: One topic you'd like some help with
 * 2:40-2:50**
 * Tweet 3:** One web site or other online resource that would be of interest to others

Announcements/Housekeeping  NETA registration and planning **2013-14 TIG dates**: September 17, November 5, January 17, March 20 Great Plains Google Summit - registration continues NCSA.org. "Put some Spring in your Google Apps!" NETA spring conference - Thursday and Friday, April 25-26 Flipped Instruction Academy - June 27-28 Registration on ESU 6 site coming soon Music Technology Workshop by Brian Moore from UNL! Ipads! Garageband! RESCHEDULED due to snow storm! Now June 7 at ESU 6.

EdCamp Omaha - UNO, March 23 Check out the sessions and watch for the archive!

**Google+ Hangouts and Hangouts on Air**
Goals Resources Challenge Links There's an App for That!
 * 1) Add photo and info to your Google+ profile
 * 2) Create Youtube channel
 * 3) Initiate Hangout, add at least 2 participants and use at least one Hangout app
 * 4) Initiate Hangout On Air, add at least 2 participants and save to Youtube
 * How Educators Can Make the Most of Google Hangouts - Edutopia article
 * Google Hangouts Tip Sheet
 * Google Hangout PSA
 * Download a Free ebook: Google+ for the Rest of Us
 * 20 Tips to Set-up and Run a Hangout On Air
 * Complete Collection of "How-to" Videos for Google+ Hangouts from Denis Lebelle
 * How Universities are using Google Hangouts that your school could do too.
 * 10 Ways for you and your teachers to get started with Google Hangouts
 * Google+ for Android
 * Google+ for iPad
 * Google+ for iPod

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 * Virtual Photo Walks: ** One way Google+ hangouts are impacting the world

Visit NBCNews.com for [|breaking news], [|world news] , and [|news about the economy]

Flipped PD
ESU 7 example Try a screen capture! = Managing Email = Tony Vicent's Tips for Managing Email How to Clear Clutter from your gmail 20 Tips for Managing Your Email Implement the 4D Rule Keep Score - Tips from Time Management Ninja Boomerang for Gmail
 * Use "canned responses" when appropriate
 * Set up and use filters
 * Make subject lines informative
 * Set an efficient culture (eg: Thanks in advance for your response)
 * [|Delete it]
 * [|Do it]
 * [|Delegate it]
 * [|Defer it]

**There's an App for That!**

 * Mailbox for iphone
 * Droid Apps to Manage Email

= **Making Your Calendar Work for You** = Boomerang 50 Tips and Hacks to Make the Most of Google Calendar 10 Tips to Get More out of iCall

Google Calendar
What Google Calendar can do for you. Using Google Calendar Offline Google Calendar How To/Help Google Calendar Shortcut Keys Even More Shortcut keys Google Calendar Sharing

**There's an App for That!**
Sunrise (iOS) 5 Best Droid Calendar apps (android)

Doctopus and Goobric

 * Doctopus Demo video
 * More Doctopus info and tips
 * Goobric video and tips

New Tools and Tips
Thinglink Meograph

** Friday, January 25 **
 * Personal Branding** - One approach to digital citizenship awareness and education
 * Lynne's Pintest Board of Personal Branding resources

**Tweet time!** 3 tweets under 2 hashtags to open our meeting
Hashtags: #esu6tig #nebedu

Tweet 1: One strategy, activity or project you've tried with success in the past few weeks //Example: I learned so much about teaching strategies at the #nebedchat last week. Trying PBL this term. #esu6tig #nebedu// Tweet 2: One topic you'd like some help with //Example: Want to try Doctopus. Have you tried it? Any tips? #esu6tig #nebedu// Tweet 3: One web site or other online resource that would be of interest to others //Example: Applications are open for ESU 6 reboot camp! R u eligible? Have you applied? http://esu6reboot.wikispaces.com #esu6tig #nebedu// **Nearpod:** Hands-on work with Shelly Mowinkel Shelly's Website -- Nearpod Resources **Google+ and Hangouts**:
 * What is Google+?
 * Set up your Google+ profile and youtube channel.
 * What are Google+ communities? Join the ESU 6 TIG community!
 * Google Communities Tip Sheet
 * Other Communities to check out: Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA), NebEdu, Great Plains Google Summit Community, Google Apps for Education, YorkDukes, Common Core
 * These are just a few of the many - search for what you are interested in and there is probably something there!
 * What are hangouts?
 * What are Hangouts on Air?

**Using Google Docs?**

 * Have you tried Doctopus to better manage class work flow?
 * Doctopus Demo video
 * More Doctopus info and tips

** Awareness **
Facebook announcement regarding Social Graph

**Announcements/Opportunities** Great Plains Google Summit - registration opens on NCSA.org on February 14. "Feel the Google Love!" NETA contest judging - Saturday, February 23rd at Waverly Middle School (Approx 9 am - 2 pm) Reboot Camp - Application due March 22! EdCamp Omaha - UNO, March 23 NETA spring conference - Thursday and Friday, April 25-26 Flipped Instruction Academy - June 27-28 Registration on ESU 6 site coming soon Music Technology Workshop by Brian Moore from UNL! Ipads! Garageband! Be heard! Please complete this form before you leave today.
 * Tuesday, November 6**

We made it to Election Day! Feeling like Abi? Relieved like this woman?

RT @NYTimesLearning: Great just-hatched idea we support: Invite your students to comment on election night w/hashtag #EduElection.


 * Agenda:**


 * Notes template - digital copy**




 * Back Channels:** Today's Meet
 * Link to today's room - Please review the meeting agenda from September (below) and share what tools (#nebedchat?), apps (pic collage?) or ideas (building a PLN?) you tried back at school or shared with others after learning about at the last TIG meeting. Link to Chatzy backchannel
 * Find a new blog to read and share something you learned from it
 * Tips for using backchannels with students and/or colleagues
 * Take attendance through names posted as students enter backchannel
 * Offer positive participation credit for on-task comments and resources shared
 * Post transcript after class
 * Create a new room for each class section
 * Keep the term of the room short
 * Ask a student assistant to monitor backchannel during class for questions


 * New Apps**
 * Nearpod presentation - Shelly Mowinkel from Milford Public Schools (shmowink@milfordpublicschools.org) Nearpod -- An engagement app where teachers use their iPads to manage content on student iOS devices. It combines presentations, real-time assessment, collaboration all in one app!
 * Nearpod iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearpod/id523540409?mt=8
 * Create a free account at:http://www.nearpod.com
 * To Learn about School Edition of Nearpod: http://www.nearpod.com/school/
 * Getting Started with Nearpod: http://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-nearpod-account/
 * A Snapguide on How to Create A Quiz: http://snapguide.com/guides/create-a-quiz-with-nearpod/
 *  How to Create Open Ended Questions & Polls in Nearpod: http://snapguide.com/guides/create-open-ended-questions-for-qas-and-polls/
 *  How to Publish A Nearpod Presentation: http://snapguide.com/guides/publish-a-nearpod-presentation/
 * Generating Nearpod Reports: http://snapguide.com/guides/generate-a-nearpod-report/ A Link to All Snapguides for Nearpod: http://snapguide.com/search?q=nearpod
 *  List of Various Videos to Get You Started with Nearpod: http://vimeo.com/album/1818118/sort:preset/format:detail
 * List of Nearpod Friendly Websites to Use With Nearpod's Web Share Feature: https://docs.google.com/a/milfordpublicschools.org/document/d/1LW-2SeWK5RrspXbYbaqBZCpqutgn0xREyI2awzGFhw8/edit
 * A Pinterest Page of Nearpod Presentations (Various Users): http://pinterest.com/nearpod/npps-nearpod-presentations/
 * Instagram as a student/parent/teacher engagement tool - TIG alum Nicki Markut, Waverly Middle School (nicki.markut@dist145schools.org); IG username **iowagirl74**. Other teachers in my district using it are Kellie Milleson, 7th science, username-**msmilleson32** and Leah Wilcox, 8th science and math, username **mslwilcox**. Other Reboot Camp users **jrcoady16** and **mrswatsonk.**
 * MakingmyMark IG and other Apps
 * 2012 ESU6 Teacher Reboot Camp Shelly Terrell's 'The 30 Goal Challenge'
 * Posterous #30goals
 * Coming soon...Web Profile
 * IntoNow app - Matt Heusman, NDE (mattheusman@gmail.com)
 * Aurasma app - link objects to movies, photos or sounds


 * Classroom Connections**
 * Mystery Skype presentation - TIG alum Craig Badura from Aurora Public Schools (email:
 * [[file:mystery skype.pdf]]
 * Resources from Craig:**
 * @http://comfortably20.blogspot.com/2012/01/guest-post-4th-grade-perspective.html
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Student blog post about Mystery Skype- @http://comfortably20.blogspot.com/2012/01/when-are-we-gonna-do-that-again.html
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another Skype opportunity--@https://docs.google.com/a/4rhuskies.org/document/d/1ca5Bs6FS6mprPeT_42gv8PFkKQrP42StRn6_tcyDEd4/edit
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here is the link to the Mystery Skype that I created- @http://mysteryskypes1213.weebly.com/index.html


 * NETA Opportunities:**
 * Enter NETA contests (most due January 18 - see each contest entry form)
 * Write a short article for the NETA newsletter - November 2012 issue (would also publish in the ESU 6 News at 6) Revolving deadlines
 * Submit a NETA conference session proposals (due November 16) alternative link http://center.uoregon.edu/conferences/NETA/FORMS/CFP/cfp_login.php?formid=513951
 * Run for the NETA board (due November 16)


 * ESU 6 Opportunities**
 * 2013 Reboot Camp- 2013 application will be posted by December 19, and will be due by March 22.
 * 2013 Reboot Dates: June 19-20, November 4

Welcome New 2012-14 TIG Cohort!
 * Monday, September 10**
 * Agenda**


 * TIG orientation**
 * What is TIG? Review TIG agreement together
 * [[file:TIG Plan 2012-2014.pdf]]
 * Registerfor 2012-13 meetings
 * Dates: November 6, January 25 and March 25.
 * NETA conference (will register in early February): April 25-26 in LaVista
 * Let us know what YOU want from TIG
 * [|Socrative Demo:] Room: esu6tig


 * iPad fun: Make a TIG photo directory through pics and bumps!**
 * Create your page(s)
 * PicCollage
 * Frame Magic
 * Photo Collage Creator
 * Share with others (be sure Lynne gets a copy!)
 * Bump
 * Chirp


 * What is a PLN (Professional Learning Network)?**

Jeff Utecht's free e-book Reach helps you understand PLNs and how to use tech tools to build yours!


 * Grow Your PLN (Professional Learning Network) Through Twitter!**
 * 1) Set up your twitter account if you don't already have one. //Be sure your account has a bio and photo tied to it.//
 * 2) Download and set up a twitter client - Tweetdeck is the one Lynne uses most
 * 3) Explore educational hashtags
 * 4) Review last week's #nebedchat transcript
 * 5) Practice participation in a live chat with #tigchat
 * 6) Join the #nebedu chat on Wednesday nights at 8 pm


 * Grow Your PLN Through Pinterest!**
 * 1) Lynne's Educational Resources Board
 * 2) Lynne's QR Codes in the Classroom Board
 * 3) Tony Vincent (ipad/mobile devices/ebooks)
 * 4) Primary Junction (K-3 teacher)
 * 5) Middle School Teachers
 * 6) High School Teachers

Haiku Deck (simple, concise presentation slides)
 * New apps to try!**
 * Blog Post about Haiku Deck