Ryan Collins

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  • How does water instantly freeze in a water bottle?

    In our garage we have some bottled water. With the colder weather I’ve
    witnessed an interesting phenomenon. When I bring a water bottle into
    the house, it is entirely liquid, but as soon as I shake it, it fills
    with slush.

    Apparently, it’s a process called
    supercooling    .
    The water temperature is brought below the freezing point, and all it
    takes is a little shake to freeze the water. Pretty cool!

  • Open a new laptop like an animal

    The best part of the terrible story done by NBC was learning how to
    unbox a new MacBook Air.

  • Noteable people from #oetc14

    A quick script and I have a list of the people I interacted with on
    Twitter! I highly recommend following each and every one of person! (And if I missed you, let me know so I can update the list!)

    @_AmyHansen Amy Hansen @StateImpactOH education reporter, as well as second grade multiplication table champion, reality TV show couch critic, & Pittsburgh native. Opinions are mine. Homepage
    @allthejenkins Andrew Jenkins Tech Teacher 6-7-8/Inservice Instructor in Brunswick,OH & Medina ESC/MaEd EdTech/Marriage Ministry/Philippians 4:13/John10:10/Volleyball Coach/Dad(x8 currently) Homepage
    @alvintrusty Alvin Trusty tech director, ed tech professor, presenter, photographer, lover of orange Homepage
    @bapool Brian Pool NTLS Technology Coordinator, Moodle Administrator, PHP programmer, USAF Pilot. Homepage
    @benninto Toby West Delaware City Schools educational technologist, specialize in education data, wife and mother of two, Northwestern Wildcat
    @benthax10 Ben Thaxton Tech Coordinator/Asst K-12 Principal in Ohio, Husband, Father of 3 awesome kids, follower of Jesus Christ
    @bgsuclarks Jay Clark Proud husband, father of four great kids, principal at Van Buren Middle School. Opinions are my own. Homepage
    @BJThaman BJ Thaman Tech Coordinator, K12, PBL, PLN, GTD, Mac, iOS, Chromebooks, Gadgets, Photography Homepage
    @bob05 Bob Green Technology coordinator, hockey player, coach and referee. Homepage
    @brueckj23 Jeremy Brueck Associate Director @uakron_literacy, #ebooks, educational researcher, doctoral candidate, president of Brueck Educational Innovations. Homepage
    @ccarman602 Chris Carman I’m a science teacher at Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio. Homepage
    @chamady Chris Hamady PhD candidate (ABD) at the Univ. of Toledo in Curr. & Instruction, Dir. of Technology Anthony Wayne schools, ADE, Ed. Tech, Musician, Lifelong Learner, Runner Homepage
    @christopherdeis Christopher Deis Learner, educator, general tech geek, husband & father, hiker & camper, and extremely part time triathlete. Ramblings are mine. Homepage
    @CK_CoachK Mr. Kreischer Adminstrator and coach at Crestview Local Schools in the thriving village of Convoy! Go Knights! Homepage
    @Cncdky Craig Dunlap Child of God, husband, father, tech leader, iPad addict, Show Hope dad, hiker, Eagle fan, GBS survivor
    @CoachLoom CoachLoom Father.Husband.Director of Technology & Instruction.Former HS Principal.Coach.Friend.All Things Ohio State.Pay it Forward.Trying to be a better golfer. Homepage
    @dgrimes David Grimes I’m the Instructional Design Specialist for #WVJC’s eCampus & Director of Academic Operations at the ground campuses – #OVCT #PIHT #WVJC. Also enjoy photography Homepage
    @Digital_PLN Digital_PLN Husband, dad to 3 girls & a puppy (profile portait by my daughter). Former teacher & school admin connecting educators. Homepage
    @dmumaw dmumaw
    @DrGranma MarianneH retired teacher educator in Technology in Education, ADE2000, DigitalScrapper, Genealogy novice but love it!! Homepage
    @dtymitz Danielle Tymitz
    @EdReachUs EdReach EdReach provides a platform for passionate, outspoken innovators, taking education forward by discussing the critical education issues of the day. Homepage
    @edtechbglenn Elizabeth Glenn District Educational Technologist for Hilliard City Schools
    @edtechgirl Char Shryock I am a Dir. of Curriculum and Inst. I specialize in cross curricular learning and Technology Integration. OH PARCC Educational Leader Homepage
    @EdTechToolkit Andrew Boan Husband, Teacher, Artist, and Tech Enthusiast. Homepage
    @EmingerITC Chelsey Eminger Instructional/ Technology Coach, Mentor Public Schools
    @ericcurts Eric Curts Family man, Technology Director, Podcaster, Writer, Google Apps Certified Trainer, Geek Homepage
    @GarthHolman Garth Holman Middle School SS teacher and UAkron Prof. Working to INSPIRE, not motiviate students. Making Positive Digital Footprints Worth Following. What is your Legacy? Homepage
    @GHerm1 Gary Herman Curriculum Coordinator @ Putnam County ESC;
    JV Volleyball Coach at Ottawa-Glandorf HS; die-hard Detroit Tigers fan
    @globalearner Alan November Globe Wandering Educator,Founder,November Learning, author of Who Owns the Learning? Host of Building Learning Communities conference http://t.co/AYKsBlGYj8. Homepage
    @IFTTT IFTTT Put the internet to work for you. Homepage
    @iTeachLipscomb Keith W. O’Neal Instructional Designer for Lipscomb Universities Center for Teaching & Learning – Tweeting & Blogging Educational ideas, news, & resources. #lctl Homepage
    @iTechServices iTechnologyServices Experts in Educational iTechnologies, 1:1 & 1:Many Implementations, Support, Service, Consulting & Professional Development. Supporting K12 Nationally. Homepage
    @itslearningUSA itslearning USA itslearning is a personalized learning platform designed to make teaching easier, learning more engaging, and parent involvement more effective and efficient! Homepage
    @jakramer2 John Kramer Dad, Husband, Tech Integration Spec, Adjunct Inst, MS Tech Teacher, Semi-Retired Baseball Coach, & Lifelong Learner Homepage
    @jamesmallen James M. Allen husband, teacher at Hathaway Brown School, computer scientist, games enthusiast Homepage
    @JMarcHopkins J. Marc Hopkins The #SMBCIO: Working to improve education’s economic sustainability. Homepage
    @JoeBrownfield Joe Brownfield Husband, father, Ed Tech, workout junkie, & Saints fan
    @johncase142 John Case Technology Coordinator, father, husband, and cyclist. Views are my own. Homepage
    @JohnRundag John Rundag Technology Coordinator, Consultant, Computer Repair, Percussionist, Percussion Instructor Homepage
    @JR_evans Jeremy Evans Father and Husband first, ELA teacher, then hobby farmer. New MS teacher at Dover City Schools. #ohedchat contributer. Go Tornadoes! Homepage
    @kbrueck Kimberly Brueck Director of Learning and Teaching, mother of three sons, wife of @brueckj23, from Akron, OH
    @kellycroy Kelly Croy Speaker, Artist, Wordsmith & Educator. Married to @lorraincroy. Father of four girls. I am @wirededucator Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Teacher Homepage
    @KMBux Kecia Buxton wife, mom, special needs advocate, agriculturalist, teacher, techie, family farmer, photo nut Homepage
    @LimaLiteracy LimaLiteracy Teaching adults to read Homepage
    @lMrsSimpsonl Llyn Simpson I am a Middle School Math and Technology teacher. Homepage
    @markmyers markmyers ZCE PHP Developer and Technology Coordinator Homepage
    @MathRemix Nevin Jenkins Technology Integration Specialist for Warrensville Heights City Schools, 21st Century Thinker, PBL & STEM Instigator Homepage
    @McLane_Ryan Ryan McLane Principal, Big Walnut Intermediate School, Sunbury, OH. 20 yrs. from now I hope kids say, remember that one time at BWI? Views are my own. Homepage
    @mdroush Michael Roush Techie, specializing in access for people with disabilities, universal design for learning, instructional and assistive technology. Hockey fan, gamer. Homepage
    @MichelleJElia Michelle Elia Special Education consultant (SST), edu professor, tech enthusiast, mother of 3 amazing kids, and wife to the most handsome man in the world. Homepage
    @mjhutnick1 Megan Hutnick
    @morrisce22 Chad Morris manage a network of 2000+ devices, mostly Apple. love mac os x and mac os x servers
    @mpohlman88 Mark Pohlman
    @mr_randolph Ryan Randolph Husband, Father, Star Wars Fanatic, Follower of the Great American Pastime, 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher – Toledo School for the Arts, Ed Tech Geek
    @mr_rcollins Ryan Collins Director of Technology for Kenton City Schools Homepage
    @MrAaronCook Aaron Cook Marysville High School Principal, Former Math Teacher, Educator at Heart
    Views are my own    		 Homepage
    @MrBscjh Joe Bedingfield 307 our classroom updates English and Technology Teacher Homepage
    @MrGrifftastic Eric Griffith Director of IT for the Mechanicsburg Exempted Village School District in Ohio, Tech Presenter, Co-host of the State of Tech Podcast, & occasionally a funny guy. Homepage
    @MrGrodek Tom Grodek Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Assistant Principal at Memorial Middle School, Friend, Eater, Browns Fan, Reader, Coffee Drinker, Health Shake Drinker, Baller.
    @mrjdean John Dean Technology Assistant for a K-12 school district, Apple product user, and sometimes a bit of a mad scientist. Homepage
    @MrMacRaild Ryan MacRaild Instructional Technology Educator: Creating Users.
    GAFE, Schoology, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Audio, Video.
    SJA+ 1:1
    Always moving forward, Never two serious.    		 Homepage
    @MrRileyjo Mr. John Riley Educator of future educators…..be passionate…pursue your goals… make a difference!
    @MrsDutrow Christine Dutrow High school English teacher at New Albany HS. Music enthusiast. Mom. Passionate about technology in the classroom. Buckeye faithful.
    @MrsLoriCheney Lori Cheney Mom, wife, special education teacher. Interested in education issues, educational technology, music, travel, the outdoors and OSU football
    @MrsTraceyDunn Tracey Dunn Kindergarten-Hopkins Elementary Homepage
    @mrwheeler Sean Wheeler Teacher, @teachinghumans, #wikiseat, interested in Language Arts, Tech, Design, The Digital Age, and Networked Learning. Dad, Husband, Non-Golfer Homepage
    @Ms_Lippy Karon Lippincott mother, wife, librarian, tech-geek
    @NLHSprincipal Bobby Dodd Principal, New Lexington High School, Former tech ed teacher, 1:1 school w/ iPads, student-lead learning, innovation Homepage
    @OhioEdTech OETC The third-largest state educational technology conference in the nation, welcoming more than 5,000 participants each year to Columbus, OH Homepage
    @piquea Arline Pique Director of Technology at Indian Hill Schools
    @ProfessorMike1 Mike Pennington Tech integration trainer for NORT2H. Effecting real change and helping create blended learning experiences for teachers and students. Homepage
    @rgallwitz Ryan Gallwitz 6-12 principal for Centerburg Local Schools Centerburg Ohio. I enjoy the outdoors, sports, my family and all things Apple. Lover of Learning! Homepage
    @RhondaLuetje Rhonda Luetje Technology Support Teacher Dublin City Schools | Apple and General Gadgetry | The Arts | Middle-Aged Woman on a Scooter
    @Ronbrogers Ron Rogers My passion is Universal Design for Learning, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Coaching, PBIS and one of the leaders of #UDLchat. Love God and my family .
    @RyanMocarski Ryan Mocarski 8th grade science teacher at BWMS, TRECA R&D 2, flipped classroom design model Homepage
    @sadkinsump Shawn Adkins Husband and father of a wonderful 7 year old. Spanish teacher at Northeastern High School who is an avid Ohio State, Browns and Reds fan. Love using technology
    @schinker John Schinker dad, tech coordinator, edtechtalk host, brewer, musician Homepage
    @ScottKinkoph Scott Kinkoph Lead #tech #teacher, learner, #PBL lover, #ohedchat, thought instigator, hates status quo, loves a clear vision, music junkie, aspiring golfer-Learn together! Homepage
    @shanehaggerty Shane Haggerty Marketing + Special Projects Manager at Tolles Career + Technical Center| Frmr teacher, asst principal, AD | Ed Leadership + #EdTech | #SchoolPR | Entrepreneur Homepage
    @shirky17 paul shircliff I teach high school students @ Buckeye High School in Medina & live in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. I work with our auditorium sound and lights & video performances. Homepage
    @StacyHaw Stacy Hawthorne Creativity & Innovation Strategist, Bb VIP Blogger & Catalyst Award Winner, Cyclist, UGA Alumnus, Google Glass Explorer Homepage
    @StacyLee889206 Stacy Knueve
    @StateImpactOH StateImpact Ohio Ohio’s source for education news. We’re a collaboration of @WCPN, @WKSU, @WOSU and @NPR. @_AmyHansen tweeting. Homepage
    @stevecrumbacher Steve Crumbacher Northern Ohio’s Educational Technology Consultant with the Ohio Department of Education. Homepage
    @SteveSwaggerty SteveSwaggerty Family member, Educator, Lover of Life
    @teachinghumans TeachingHumans We are a collective of teachers in the Cleveland area and we work for kids. Lead Blogger – Sean Wheeler Homepage
    @techgirlJen Jen Schofield SuperMom and music junkie. iPad Addict and female force field in the Ed Tech world…
    @theipodteacher Jon Smith Husband, father, TRT, Communicate Institute Instructor, former spec ed teacher, Apple freak, scratch golfer. Also tweet from @alliancecsd and @ahsipadproject Homepage
    @TheMrsGeeky Mrs.Geeky Mrs. Geeky, teacher, tech coordinator , consultant travels the world virtually and in person finding resources for the global classroom. It is Chic to be Geek ! Homepage
    @tjhouston TJ Houston Director of Technology for Huron City Schools, Author, Developer Soapbox, I love Photography, #edtech, blogging & helping others. Views are my own! Homepage
    @unangst Eric Unangst Geeky educator and entrepreneur. Homepage

  • Teach Like a Hacker presentation at #oetc14

    I’m finally getting a chance to post my presentation and supplemental materials from the OETC14 conference!

    Presentation Link

    “Ryan is a hottie” .mp3

    “Ryan is a hottie” .m4r

    Backchannel log

    And you know, for all the flack I get about trying to promote IRC, the back channel log is the most dialogue I’ve ever seen happen in a session! 🙂

  • How to differentiate using Screencasting in a flipped classroom! #oetc14

    Presentation link

    Introduction

    • Usually used at the high school
    • Equipment
      • iOS, PC, Mac, etc.
      • Microphone
      • Topic: script or keywords
      • Media
    • Options to record
      • Screencast-o-Mac
      • Jing
      • Screenr
      • EduCanon
      • Educreations
      • Teach by Knowmia
      • Camtasia ($)
      • Snag it ($)
    • Combining technology
      • Younger students, watch videos at school while teacher works with other students
      • different types of media: pictures, videos, PDFs, etc.
    • Put the video on an iPad, place the iPad at the back of the room
    • students create own screencasts
    • distribution
      • Twitter, shortened links, qr codes, LMS

    MS examples

    • 8-12 min
    • Paper and pencil only
    • Put little secrets into the audio that the student needs to know so you can verify they watched.
    • Help when students are absent
    • Homework is not a grade; it’s a behavior.
    • Students lost lunch with their friends if they hadn’t watched videos
    • Be consistant
    • Short 3-6 question formative assessment
    • Put into one of three groups based on assessment: relearn, practice, enrich
    • “I want to know what they know right now”
    • Asked principal to co-teach by having all the students with IEPs in the grade level
    • Or use centers
    • Or team with another classroom

    Differentiated assessments

    • same standards, different levels
    • Every page is a different standard
    • five levels of questions
    • low: 1-3, middle: 2-4, high: 3-5
    • “The definition of teaching is to ensure learning.” Jim Connell
    • Don’t let students off the hook, 81% on a test means they don’t know 19%
    • students like to hear their own teacher’s voice. Can be tailored to their needs
    • Very good for students on IEPs, able to watch at their pace
    • Good for parents

    What would I do different?

    • embed video in Google form for easy formative assessment
    • Sophia – create lessons/tutorials
    • Complete Chrome lesson, get a free tshirt
    • Flipped classroom and ipad certification available

    Pitfalls

    • stick with it. There is a learning curve for everyone
    • Create a system that works for you and your students when they don’t do it

    Results

    • Teachers have started at the high school
    • satisfaction, doing the right thing every day
    • more time in class to teach and troubleshoot
    • Actually took less time

  • Record every class I teach? Are you crazy? #oetc14

    Presentation link

    • Why record your classes?
      • Originally only recorded when kids are missing, now record all
      • For when you are out
      • Most subs can follow directions
      • Remediation
      • Different examples from different classes, post multiple recordings
      • Differentiation
    • National Trail Moodle
    • If you don’t have an LMS, make a new calendar for your class and add each class as an event, linking to the video
    • Makes you a better teacher, you’re teaching to the world
    • Blended learning
    • What do you need
      • projector and interactive whiteboard
      • microphone
      • YouTube or some place to save videos
      • LMS
      • blue microphone. Mounted in most
      • other microphone options didn’t work
    • Ready to record?
      • you will have classes you don’t want to upload, then don’t upload it
      • you will make mistakes
    • Don’t use SMART default recording options
      • Use avi as default video format
    • everything is uploaded the day of
    • Long term change in routine
    • whole repository for future

  • 2 nerds and 700 girls with Chromebook #oetc14

    • Double wrap
    • St. Joseph Academy
    • All girls catholic school
    • Four principals in 5 years
    • 5 year plan, limited tech use at the beginning
    • Helps to have Someone who is knowledgable and flexible.
    • Techretary
    • MCPc helped set it up
    • Analyzed current group of equipment reservations
    • Worked with Higher Ground to print logo on bags
    • Alright, what are you doing?
    • $100 tech fee per year (not a Chromebook fee)
    • It changes the way a classroom works.
    • Special loaner bags
    • Worth Ave. for insurance. $30-$34 per year
    • CPR Charge, plug it in, restart

    Thanks! Shameless plug – look at our article in the WSJ! http://t.co/QD4XbRKYMK
    about a minute ago by Kyle Laauser

  • Kevin Honeycutt’s Keynote #oetc14

    • Do you want to find the best teacher in a school? Find the one that’s in trouble.
    • “I don’t like laptops…I don’t know what the kids in the back are doing”…”Well get up!”
    • “Why don’t you give up? It’s too late for them, teach the younger students. NO!”
    • “Are we killing the next Steve Jobs?”
    • “You don’t learn unless you do something!”
    • Empowerment comes from being trusted to attack learning according to your own strengths.
    • Cereal box presenter. Amazing.
    • Killing education by the process of il-lamination.
    • Kids should be sharks, not filter feeders
    • Fixed action patterns
    • The Coming Jobs War Jim Clifton
    • The first thing we do is amputate their digital limbs at the door.
    • I teach kids, do you have a product?
    • What is the Clovis point today?
    • Shapeways,com
    • Maker movement
    • Open World Project
    • Our Open World Project
    • Dad, kids are going to judge this project by what they google of me.
    • Music on iOS
    • Stop judging kids on what they can’t do.

  • Stop just talking about 21st century skills, it is time to be doing #oetc14

    My random notes from Stop just talking about 21st century skills, it is time to be doing.

    • Presentation
    • Ditch the “turn in the assignment product & get a final grade” model and move to a “continuous collaborative, editing, improving process” model.
    • It’s not cheating it’s collaboration; almost everywhere, except schools, will expect them to work with others- to solve problems, brainstorm, create opportunities, edit & proofread, share and instruct & learn from one another.
    • Tons of links for using search engines and teaching how to search.
      • Use the first search to find keywords that will help you narrow
        your search
      • Use control (command on Macs) F to search for words on a page.
    • Media literacy – Evaluate sources
    • SearchFindKnow.com
    • Moving toward flipping/blending/hybrid class.
    • Teach above your head
      • You you feel you are completely comfortable and in control, you
        are preparing your students for your past and not their future.
      • Go outside your comfort zone
      • Independent study with Arduinos
      • Self directed learning
    • personal.psu.edu

  • How to differentiate using Screencasting in a flipped classroom! #oetc14

    Presentation link

    Introduction

    • Usually used at the high school
    • Equipment
      • iOS, PC, Mac, etc.
      • Microphone
      • Topic: script or keywords
      • Media
    • Options to record
      • Screencast-o-Mac
      • Jing
      • Screenr
      • EduCanon
      • Educreations
      • Teach by Knowmia
      • Camtasia ($)
      • Snag it ($)
    • Combining technology
      • Younger students, watch videos at school while teacher works with other students
      • different types of media: pictures, videos, PDFs, etc.
    • Put the video on an iPad, place the iPad at the back of the room
    • students create own screencasts
    • distribution
      • Twitter, shortened links, qr codes, LMS

    MS examples

    • 8-12 min
    • Paper and pencil only
    • Put little secrets into the audio that the student needs to know so you can verify they watched.
    • Help when students are absent
    • Homework is not a grade; it’s a behavior.
    • Students lost lunch with their friends if they hadn’t watched videos
    • Be consistant
    • Short 3-6 question formative assessment
    • Put into one of three groups based on assessment: relearn, practice, enrich
    • “I want to know what they know right now”
    • Asked principal to co-teach by having all the students with IEPs in the grade level
    • Or use centers
    • Or team with another classroom

    Differentiated assessments

    • same standards, different levels
    • Every page is a different standard
    • five levels of questions
    • low: 1-3, middle: 2-4, high: 3-5
    • “The definition of teaching is to ensure learning.” Jim Connell
    • Don’t let students off the hook, 81% on a test means they don’t know 19%
    • students like to hear their own teacher’s voice. Can be tailored to their needs
    • Very good for students on IEPs, able to watch at their pace
    • Good for parents

    What would I do different?

    • embed video in Google form for easy formative assessment
    • Sophia – create lessons/tutorials
    • Complete Chrome lesson, get a free tshirt
    • Flipped classroom and ipad certification available

    Pitfalls

    • stick with it. There is a learning curve for everyone
    • Create a system that works for you and your students when they don’t do it

    Results

    • Teachers have started at the high school
    • satisfaction, doing the right thing every day
    • more time in class to teach and troubleshoot
    • Actually took less time