Backchannel and Google Hangouts
Backchannel Communication
http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/11082904
NETS Standards for Students
2. Communication and Collaboration -
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
5. Digital Citizenship -
Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior
6. Technology Operations and Concepts -
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations
Other NETS Standards for Students
1. Creativity and Innovation -
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology
3. Research and Information Fluency -
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making -
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
NETS Standards for Teachers
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity -
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
2. Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments -
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge.
3. Model Digital Age Work and Learning -
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society
NETS Standards for Teachers
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility - Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership - Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
Developing Communication
Promoting Thinking “Beyond the Literal”
Content Driven
Content Vocabulary
Higher Level Thinking
Developing Communication
Responding with a Purpose
Developing Communication
Listening Skills
Google Site and Calendar
Google Site and Calendar
Google Hangout - Transformation
Google Hangout - Parent Orientation
Google Hangout - Cyberbully Experts
Backchannel Communication and Feedback
Parent Orientation
http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/15312354
Cyber Bullying Panel
http://backchannelchat.com/Backchannel/56262745
Setup Hangout OnAir (HOA)
Screen Shots: Start HOA
Google Hangout
Why Hangouts?
Administrative Settings
Start a Hangout
Schedule a Hangout
Hangout Apps
Hangouts OnAir
Beyond the Classroom
Professional Development
Using Technology in the Classroom: OASD Style
Google Hangout
Troubleshooting Tips