Cayla Williams

@KristenBrooks77 A6-I praise all efforts big and small. Each student's level of creativity varies, so I create a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for students to work and show their best effort and creativity. #IKESmsEDU

Q6- How do you encourage students to feel comfortable expressing their creativity? #IKESmsEDU

A5-Studnets created fairy tale and created a roller coaster ride, like at Disney, about their story. When they finished their roller coaster sketch, each student built their roller coaster in Minecraft. It was neat see from writing to roller coaster. #IKESmsEDU

@KristenBrooks77 A4- I think educators can show students the different tools and provide opportunities for their students to explore and use them as they see fit. I think by providing the opportunity to express themselves and create work how they choose will encourage creativity. #IKESmsEDU

Q4- What is one way that educators can ensure that edtech tools encourage creativity rather than stifle it? #IKESmsEDU

@KristenBrooks77 A3- I love using PowerPoint for students. They can draw, write, present, and record, among other things. #IKESmsEDU

Q3- Which Microsoft tool is your favorite for encouraging creativity? #IKESmsEDU

@KristenBrooks77 A2-Students are using their imagination to create, construct, write, or build something using their interests, ideas, and thoughts. #IKESmsEDU

Q2- What does it look like in your classroom when students are being creative? #IKESmsEDU

@KristenBrooks77 A1- I feel creativity is using your knowledge and problem-solving skills to complete an activity or project outside of the box. #IKESmsEDU

Q1- How do you define creativity in the classroom? #IKESmsEDU

Hello! I am excited to be here! My name is Cayla Williams. I teach 2nd Grade at Indian Knoll Elementary School. #IKESmsEDU

I look forward to using these fun interactive skill builders while learning about life cycles! office365.discoveryeducation.com/learn/player/7… @itsccsd @DiscoveryEd @cherokeeschools #ccsdconnectED23 @IndianKnollES #IKESmsEDU @CerasoliKim

A6-Microsoft Teams has allowed my class to connect with authors and given us the opportunity to have virtual field trips in different states! #IKESmsEDU

A5- I most recently started using Canva. Although I was introduced to it previously, I just implemented it in my classroom at the end of last year. It was easy to use and teach my class to use for presentations and brochures. #IKESmsEDU

@ikes2nd They are truly one of the best resources!

A3- Since I'm new to the county, I've found that asking my students for help with all of the technology shows them that we never stop learning. #IKESmsEDU

Twitter Chatting with the beat team! #IKESmsEDU

@MrsMBAnderson Dream Team!

@chelsealeming The students are a great resource! I have found several students in my class to be extremely knowledgeable this year!

A3- My best practice tip is to don’t be afraid to let the students teach you! You can learn the tool together! #IKESmsEDU

A3-Try it yourself first! I try to make sure I can use the tool easily before getting the students to use it. Also, ask the students for help using a new tool. I have found there is always a technology expert is VERY knowledgeable! #IKESmsEDU

@Rmooreclass I like to idea of using it as a may do activity opportunity!

A1- I have so many! I love Canva for independent projects such as May dos. It is quite motivating! #IKESmsEDU

A2-I enjoy using Sway with my class. They create presentations on information they have researched and topics they want to teach others about. The presentations looks very organized and professional. #IKESmsEDU

@BrumbelowShelly We love GoNoodle, too! I love that they have activities for topics we are learning!

@JulieTubbs5 I love the idea of getting them to create their own. My class enjoys creating quizzes for each other. I will have to try this. Great idea!

A1-My students love to create Kahoot’s and share them with one another. They are very competitive. 😊 #IKESmsEDU

A1-My students currently enjoy using PowerPoint. They love the ease of adding information into slides and presenting it to their classmates. They also enjoy adding animations and sounds. #IKESmsEDU