Digital Learning Coach. EdTech nerd.
Frisco, TX
Joined October 2015
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Penney Matos retweeted
If you haven't heard, Microsoft Flip as we know it is being retired.
So many emotions. Sad. Grateful. Disappointed. Thankful.
I've seen EdTech tools and companies come and go for the last 12+ years.
Flipgrid was different. (Yes, in the end it was called Microsoft Flip, but to many of us, it'll always be Flipgrid.)
The product was unique ... But the community was INCREDIBLE.
Educators rallied around Flipgrid not for the product but for the mission: empower student voice. Or, as Flipgrid cofounder @design2research said, bringing the back row of the class to the front row.
I made lifelong friends because of Flipgrid.
The tool was incredible. (I could say "is" because "still in Microsoft Teams" and all, but that'll disqualify lots of us ... and today's Microsoft Flip is NOT the best version of itself.)
Flipgrid did elegantly what other tools tried to do -- and just didn't do as well.
(And I'm on team @HollyClarkEdu -- don't come at me with "x tool can record video." Nothing else does what it did in the way it did.)
I'm grateful and thankful for the people that made Flipgrid special ...
... but mostly I'm just disappointed.
If you stay around for a while, you see this happen. A product that was someone's passion / pride and joy ... gets acquired by a company that doesn't care as much. And something special gets lost from the world.
Students and teachers lose in this decision.
All in the attempt to make Microsoft profitable and efficient.
My heartfelt thanks to those that made Flipgrid special, including @Taralson, @Savvy_Educator, @jessxbo, @GridPalGeorge, @FelyTeachnology, @annkozma723, @MrCoachK15 and so many more.
I'll try to find new tools. (Please don't recommend any here. Not ready for that yet.) But for right now, I just need to settle my emotions and say ...
To my #FlipgridFam ... Thank you ๐
Penney Matos retweeted
Happy Cultivate Day 1!! Canโt wait to see everyone. #FISDLearns #Cultivate24
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Having summer brain means everyone gets to have an authentic experience building a @Canvas_by_Inst Mastery Path ๐คฃ @MatosTech and I had such good questions and engagement from our group of @friscoisd teachers ๐ @FisdLearns #Cultivate2024
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Happy Last Week! The third edition of Digital Learning Today with the High School Digital Learning Coaches is available and ready for you to dive in! Take a look, click around, our DLCs are ready to answer your questions, support, and coach you. canva.com/design/DAFYPb7K464โฆ
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The second edition of the the Digital Learning Today with the High School Digital Learning Coaches is available and ready for you to dive in!
Take a look, click around and find something fun to try.
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Exciting news! Today we launch the very first issue of Digital Learning Today with The High School Digital Learning Coaches! Dive in, click around, and try something new with your classes! Your DLCs are here to answer your questions and support you. canva.com/design/DAFYPb7K464โฆ
Penney Matos retweeted
Leave it to @jmattmiller to make a live Google Doc for participants to live edit & add their favorite things to consume on YouTube in his "Learn Like a YouTuber: Engaging Video activities" session at #TCEA.
I added #DitchSummit. It's my fave #PD of the year!
#TCEA23 #TCEA2023
Penney Matos retweeted
#TCEA23 friends:
Do you know about the Digital Learning Podcast? ๐ง
Co-hosts: me and @HollyClarkEdu
Catch a LIVE episode recording TODAY in @SamsungEDU booth #684 at 3:00pm!
Subscribe: digitallearningpodcast.com
#tcea #tcea2023
Penney Matos retweeted
Scared that students are using ChatGPT to cheat? Listen to @lesliefisher ...
"Paste in a student submission (writing) & ask it to make a multiple choice quiz (or open-ended) for the student to take."
#TCEA #TCEA23 #TCEA2023
Penney Matos retweeted
I beg you...
STOP using generic, non-diverse stock photos for your presentations, school calendars, website, etc. Check out EDUIMAGES by my team at @all4ed for free, diverse images that you can use to be more inclusive.
More: images.all4ed.org
#FutureReady #TCEA #TCEA23
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Penney Matos retweeted
Enjoyed the @Kami mixer at Dignowity Meats with @MatosTech.
Love the sticker and cup!
#tcea #tcea23 #tcea2023
Penney Matos retweeted
Stop by and say Hi! at our Poster Session 1-3 PM TODAY! #TCEA23 #studentreflection #goalsetting @Kerplode bit.ly/reflection-goal
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Itโs day 12 of the Twelve Days of Techmas! On the twelfth day of Techmas, help Ss communicate & collaborate by having them engage in Table Talks. Access examples, resources, and digital ideas for implementation at bit.ly/DLC12days! #fisddlc @FriscoISDTech
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Reciprocal Thinking teaches Ss to make meaning & process information. It helps Ss determine main ideas along with vocabulary, developing ideas and questions, and summarizing information. Access examples, resources, and templates at bit.ly/DLC12days! #fisddlc @FriscoISDTech
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On the 9th day of Techmas, Ss make meaning & show their learning using the strategy Tug of War. Ss will use their communication skills & examine ideas that โtugโ on opposing sides. Access examples, resources, and templates at bit.ly/DLC12days! #fisddlc @FriscoISDTech
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On the 8th day of Techmas, help students make meaning & showing their process of their learning by providing feedback in a variety of different ways.
Access examples, resources, and ready-to-use templates at bit.ly/DLC12days! #fisddlc @FriscoISDTech
