Zach Vander Veen @zjvv77 Twitter profile

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Incredibly thankful to @Hamilton_CSD for supporting innovation, being a leader in technology in instruction, and allowing me to form and be part of an awesome team!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

One of the best surprises of my life. Day 5 after our adoptive daughters joined our the family the social workers says "and maybe you can come back and adopt their brother!" 2 years later we did. Happy #gotchaday to this young man. So proud of you. #adoption #family

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

It's really an Abre shield. Like Captain America. Protects against bad education technology. @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

For me, the growth in empathy. Look, this is hard. But I'm comforted by how many people have grown in understanding the entire education process. From teaching kids, to trying to feed them. People are getting it. Makes me hopeful. #whatisschool

Dr. Jennifer Williams ➡️ #ISTELive

@JenWilliamsEdu

4 years

Q4: What has been your favorite experience/lesson thus far in #distancelearning ? #whatisschool

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

There are few things in life more satisfying than working with an incredible team.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

A solid gratitude shoutout to @Milford_Schools teachers. You're doing incredible. My kids (and my wife and I) so appreciate your commitment and adaptability.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Cool to be part of a city that's embracing innovation. Thank you @cincyinno !

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

Check out Zach in the snazzy Cincy Inno Blazer! We are honored to be an inaugural #CincyInno50onFire Inno Blazer winner. @CincyInno

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

A number of favorite points here. But one I so truly believe: Southwest Ohio (Cincy Area) is great place to be an educator and an innovator. Good people, awesome ideas, and kind.

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

Fun share: Our #startupcincy panel is posted!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

A reminder. With a shoutout to the many admins whom I'm thankful for @blsd_super @cooperlearns @RossLocalSuper @Hamilton_TchDir @Hamilton_Supt @KnappTimeDK @johnspieser @FinneytownLocal @DurhamMarni @MCSDSuper (and so many more)

Grace. Please.

One massive truth emerging with the start of school: No one will be happy. I want to suggest some helpful tips for working with school administrators. Most important: Show grace.

edlighten.net

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

One of my favorite days of the year! Happy #gotchaday to my Colombian daughters. #adoption #family

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

9 years

Congrats Keith! Batavia Local Schools selects new superintendent http://t.co/5aeqA0XK6H via @enquirer

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Love this. @GoogleForEdu made my job (teacher, coach, admin) a 1000 times more effective. Excited to be part of their partner program. #innovation #learn

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

Abre was originally designed with Google in mind. Now its official! We are pleased to join up with @GoogleForEdu partner program to save teachers time and improve student outcomes. #edtech

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Dynalist. An Outliner’s Gold Standard. A bit of a love letter, but man do enjoy this tool. @DynalistHQ

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

A3: Mental Health Apps and resources I'm all for learning during this Covid-19 challenge. But helping kids cope with stress, hunger, uncertainty should be the central focus. And helping parents join the learning experience with their kids. #hope #remotelearning

Actionable Leaders

@Action_Leaders

4 years

Q3: What exceptional #RemoteLearning resources are you using or looking forward to using the most for your students?

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Worst case scenario: We may actually teach today instead of test (gasp).

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Proud of @Hamilton_CSD . Backing #innovation helps students, staff, and parents. Start something and watch it grow!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

2 years

"Make the noise positive." @LakotaSuper "We have to return to a place of inspiration." @SuptEnfield #asugsvsummit Amen. #educationleadership

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

2 years

One of the hardest things I've done in life is start a company. One the most satisfying things I've done in my life is start a company. When you see customers wigging out with joy, it's simply awesome. Learning and growing is fun. @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

2 years

@MCSDSuper "We're focused on whole-child through the lens of durable skill sets. Knowing the whole child is key." I freaking love the vision and inspirational frameworks coming out of Middletown. #asugsvsummit

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

We're presenting at Start Up Week Cincinnati October 10 at 9:00! It will be a fun Q&A. If any are interested in attending:

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Can't wait to present with @mccormickcm at #osbacc tomorrow! Student Created Apps Session will be awesome (10:30 A111). Preview:

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

One observation about this work from home / learn from home moment: The days really blur together. Ask me what day of the week it is, I'm likely to have even odds of answering any of the 7.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Second oldest brings home district issued Chromebook. Why? Because it has guided learning @abreplatform . And she needs the extra distraction free support! :) @Milford_Schools Thank you!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Two of my favorite things in the world. Abre and my local school district. These students are awesome!

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

Career Day @FinneytownLocal . We encourage students to think about coding. And growing their own education experiences. Super fun! #innovation #edtech #community

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

I'm more and more convinced that preparing students for a future with AI means focusing on civics, democracy, history, psychology, and philosophy. #SWTILO

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Thank you so much @mccormickcm ! Loved presenting with you! And shoutout to @MasonSchools for partnering with @abreplatform to create some really, really cool apps.

Tracey Carson

@traceylcarson

6 years

. @MasonSchools ' @mccormickcm & @abreplatform 's @zjvv77 sharing w/ @OHschoolboards Capital Conference attendees the crazy, exciting, authentic learning that happens when students define problems and develop their own apps as solutions.

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@zjvv77

6 years

A2: Retweet to all these folks + @lbubnick1 as well. ESC has good people. #HCESCedchat

Laura Bubnick

@lbubnick1

6 years

A2: shoutout to @CoachJenniferH @JahnigenTeacher @rebecca_dwenger @rheideman @MiaNeckel for all pushing me further #HCESCedchat

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@zjvv77

7 years

@LakotaSuper Love it. Move fast, fail fast, learn, and do good by the students. #OETC18

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

I'm always curious of the dearth of professional portfolios by educators interviewing for jobs. This is so critical. Control the narrative. #nstconference @gcouros

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Sometimes I think social emotional learning should be the big point of school. #ISTE18 Would probably lead to better academics.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Also, some shoutouts of love to @Hamilton_CSD . Embracing innovation can be risky. But it has rewards. Thanks for all that you do! @Hamilton_Supt @Hamilton_TchDir

Abre

@abreplatform

4 years

Just out, @AASAHQ 's School Administrator May 2020 issue features our own @zjvv77 . Read his thoughts on creative solutions emerging in #edtech on pg 28.➡️

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

This is why I'm passionate about Abre. Kids create. They create solutions to their school experience.

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

What if you give students tools to improve their learning? What if you gave them access to experiential learning opportunities & allowed them to build a compelling digital profile? We took those "what ifs" & gave it a shot. #abremeansopen #k12

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

When the panel is cracking up before the start of a session, you know you're about to have fun. @TigerBurke @MuellerHolly @JahnigenTeacher @LakotaWELearn #OETC19

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Hang a sign outside the door. Be official. Grow education.

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

Abre is open for education (and for business in our new location). We are looking forward to seeing customers here for the summit next week. #abremeansopen #learningeverywhere #edtech

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Dear edtech companies, It really helps when your product is created by teachers. Teachers know what teachers want. Thank you!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

I started teaching in Ohio 13 years ago. This is the gradebook I wanted. Simple. Clean. No confusion. Grades should ALWAYS be easy to understand. #ifitdontexistmakeit #innovation

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

Sneak Peak at our Class App. We demo @HCESCtech Lunch Learn this Thursday (May 9). The app features gradebook, assignment submission, notifications and (eventually) integrations! To attend:

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Awesome crew this year!

Tricia Smith

@Hamilton_TchDir

7 years

HCSD peeps represent #OETC18 . Feeling inspired with new tech tools. #hcsdoetc #HamiltonProud

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

2 years

Just funny to think where we started. Amazed to think where we are. And fun to think where we're going. #ThursdayThrowback @scarletandgray @Hamilton_TchDir @Hamilton_DirTS

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Long way from where we started. @CodeDisruptor

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Zach Vander Veen. VP of Instruction @abreplatform Former online instructor geek. Just wanting to help. #RemoteLearning

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Thanks @bataviaschools for the invite to talk about shifts in lesson design (given our Covid world)! Big shoutout to all the staff. Thank you for your hard work!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Listening to @gcouros is like taking an antidote to an episode of Black Mirror. Way more optimistic (and - I think - pragmatic) view of technology and society! #nstconference @gcouros

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

States: If you write education standards, you need to release them in usable formats. You know, something more than a PDF. It's public education: Support friendly #OER .

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Christmas time in school: When the Holiday Yulelog Fire plays on old smartboards while kids do math problems.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

When all the South American teachers get excited about the company because of the name, I start getting really pumped. @abreplatform #FETC Can't wait to partner with schools in Brasil and Colombia!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Have students #brainstorm . They have the best ideas. @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Every morning, my buddy Bob the Buck swings by the home office to check on the status of my writings about @abreplatform and Career Tech. He's a fun accountability partner.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Self Interest as a teacher. Be intentional to find the ways that teach kids AND save you time. #OETC19

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@zjvv77

6 years

A2: Best year of learning was in Brazil on the Amazon Rv (11th grade). New culture, new language, and having to translate health classes to village schools in the jungle had a massive impact on my learning and (eventually) teaching. #edchatCincy

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@zjvv77

7 years

Very, very true. As a Tech Director, it's good to have a firm foundation in curriculum.

Brad Rellinger

@bradrellinger

7 years

"If you are a Technology Director, your best friend should be the Curriculum Director." - @SeymourEducate #OETC18 #FutureReadyOH

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Daughter: "Homework is to take pictures of emotions for photography class." Me: "Like me torqued about the #$@%! moles that just dug up our yard!" Daughter: "Perfect. Can I get you on top of the mole holes REALLY ANGRY?" Me: "Not hard at all." #homework

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Always fun to present with an awesome edtech leader @lbubnick1 !

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

#TCEA attendees - Abre's @zjvv77 is teaming up w/ North College Hill City Schools' Director of Instructional Technology @lbubnick1 this Friday @TCEA . Presentation sneak peeks below! 👀 Focus >> Appathons >>

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Good teaching is good teaching. Online or offline. #remotelearning Keep things simple.

Sadie Lewis

@sadieclorinda

4 years

A4: I think we (all of us) just need to be careful not to use tech just for tech's sake. Is that online worksheet any better than a printed one? No, it's not. #RemoteLearning

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@zjvv77

5 years

This is just so FREAKING cool. I love the thoughtful, intentional, and creative approaches to curriculum. #abresummit19

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

"If we rise above the standards, where does that take us?" Loving the conversation w @CHayesSLSD & @acurran319 at #abresummit19

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Leadership change is exciting and powerful. I am so excited to have James join and help lead the team. His experiences and perspectives are incredible. Good times ahead! 1/2

Abre

@abreplatform

4 years

We've got some BIG news... 😃 We're excited to announce Abre's new CEO, @jamesmstoffer ! “James’s industry knowledge and commercial leadership will broaden Abre’s ability to impact student outcomes.” Welcome aboard, James! 👋 Read more>>

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Students manage the ticketing system. It's the only way with 13,000 CBs. #OETC18 @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

3 years

Some projects inspire insane amounts of passion. Here's one: Helping students and their families with mental health. Love, love, love this partnership. And can't wait to make a difference in Ohio! #k12 #students #mentalhealth @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

10 years

Finalizing my son's #adoption . #1000tweets #Colombia http://t.co/xG74iS5Utn

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

3) The first day is always weird (for teachers and student). But if I ever end up back in the classroom, I'll save rules and procedures for day 3. (No disrespect to my kids' teachers. They are awesome.)

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

We get it!

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

Prior to joining Abre, 50% of our full-time team worked in K-12 schools across the country in general & special education, administration, & technology. We value the insight this experience provides us to better serve the staff, parents, & partners who help students flourish.🙌

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Makes my history teacher heart proud. #lovecincy #abresummit19 @CincyMuseum

Abre

@abreplatform

5 years

"Primary source materials that will light your students brains on fire!" Elizabeth Pierce from @CincyMuseum speaking to educators at #abresummit19 .

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

This is just awesome. Proud of our team!

Abre

@abreplatform

4 years

Incredibly grateful to be honored as #CODiE20 winner of Best Administrative Solution & Best Overall Education Technology Solution! 🏆🎉🤩Thank you @SIIAEducation , judges, & voting members & a huge thanks to our Abre users! #AbreMeansOpen

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@zjvv77

7 years

This is a great comment. And an insight into good leadership and good school culture. When you have a work environment that allows failure in light of growth and learning. #HCESCedchat

Ms. Lovely

@MsLovelyEDU

7 years

A3 I stretch myself most when I don’t worry about failing. Obviously there are times I want lessons to go well, but sometimes just trying and seeing what happens gives me the best stuff in which to reflect. Tweak it and try it again tomorrow. #HCESCedchat

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

When you bring exchange students into your family, expect cool and weird convos. Tonight's dinner talk: What does kattywompus mean? Who is Bob Dylan? What is "Type A" people? Are there type Z? Ending the night with "Don't think twice, it's alright." @AFSUSA #livewoborders

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Wait. Value Added is suspect? Student growth = corn yields?

Court finds teacher evaluation system flawed

the learning achieved by a student cannot be as readily measured as Bossies’ milk yield

www.lcsun-news.com

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

3 years

The first snow run of the season! I love this time of year.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

A1: A goldilocks challenge. Not too hard, not too easy. Just right. That's what made learning enjoyable (with props to @DTWillingham ) #edchatCincy

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Been reading a lot of Marcus Aurelius lately. Top quote: "“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts; therefore guard accordingly.”" I've been telling kids to tend to the quality of their thoughts. We will get through this. #remotelearning A7

Actionable Leaders

@Action_Leaders

4 years

#RemoteLearning Q7: We all need to think positively and continue to be engaged with our students and with each other. What encouragement and motivation can you share with all of us? We need it more than ever!

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Zach Vander Veen. Instruction fella at Abre. Former Tech Director. Former Tech Coach. History teacher forever. #edchatCincy

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

1 year

The answer to most things in life is to go find a mountain and climb it with your best friend. Everything makes sense after.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

3 years

All of which is a narrative way to explain why I'm pumped about this partnership between @abreplatform and @paytheory . 9/

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Love my home community! Always support education. Pumped for the education opportunities of all the little people in my neighborhood!

Finneytown Local SD

@FinneytownLocal

5 years

Thank you Finneytown for your support and confidence in us! While your votes pushed us over the top, we welcome your continued input as we build Finneytown’s future. Stay tuned to website as we share updates and information on the district’s plans for the new facilities. #tgl

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

A3. #WordPress . Such a fun platform! You can do anything with it. It's especially geared towards having kids express moments of reflection. The meta of Covid-19. We also use @abreplatform for communication and learning. #whatisschool

Dr. Jennifer Williams ➡️ #ISTELive

@JenWilliamsEdu

4 years

Q3: What tech tools are you and your students using for creative expression, communication, and collaboration in #distancelearning ? #whatisschool

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

When 4th grade students try and make their homepage match Bengals' colors @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

2 years

Tribe is important. Working with incredible people (either on your team or tangentially connected) brings joy. Especially in education. Love peers & colleagues. @CodeDisruptor @DurhamMarni @jamesmstoffer @RSVanderVeen @blsd_super @cooperlearns @mccormickcm and too many to count.

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@zjvv77

5 years

I think we should play Phish's "Bouncing Around the Room." Can't sit still when thinking about the future of Education!

Keith Millard

@scarletandgray

5 years

Getting the band back together for a presentation on Education in an Automated Future with @zjvv77 Monday 11/11 at 1pm in B-131 @OHschoolboards @abreplatform

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@zjvv77

7 years

Problem: Schedule communication to students. How can @abreplatform help? Students create the solution. #appathon #learningisfun

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

I want this! Barisieur: An Alarm Clock that Wakes You Up with Freshly Brewed Coffee

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

A3: Podcasts. Best. Thing. Ever. #edchatCincy .

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

Love the fact that the @CityOfCincy provides free wifi at Washington park. I can write while listening to fountains.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

1) Intent. 2) What is simple. Not just for students and staff. But for PARENTS. #remotelearning

Actionable Leaders

@Action_Leaders

4 years

Q2: How do you (or how does your district) evaluate the multitude of free resources now available to teachers? #RemoteLearning

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

A2: I test with my own kids :). Seriously. I have an instance of our LMS set private and I've put my kids on it. I get to see what works and doesn't work in real time with them. #whatisschool

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

5 years

That feel good moment when TL Council sends you love! Miss you @HCESCtech !

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Sometimes I think it takes the average student 90 seconds to find ways around the filtering "walls".

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Prominent Scholar Calls Growth Mindset A “Cancerous” Idea

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Zach Vander Veen. Education guy. VP of Instruction at Abre. #HCESCedchat

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

In education, we need a headless SIS (student information system). This would truly allow you to create an awesome experience for your end user. @abreplatform

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

OPINION: Three misunderstandings about open resources

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

A8: I substitute taught gigs after college. Realizing how much freaking FUN it was, I was hooked from the get go. #edchatCincy That and teaching healthclass in the jungle.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

So I'm a vendor. But I'm a father, a former teacher, a former administrator. I care about kids and my community. I worked to create a business to help kids and community. That's the mission of my business. We're listening. And trying to help. #remotelearning A5

Actionable Leaders

@Action_Leaders

4 years

#RemoteLearning Q5: School Districts are being inundated by vendors and offers of help during this crisis. What #RemoteLearning solutions do you need for your students? What workable problems are you dealing with right now that need to be remedied?

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Colleges Are Ditching the SAT/ACT. It’s Time They End Early-Decision Practices, Too

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

There's Slack, Twitter, Google Meet, flavors of LMSs, etc. I still pick up the phone though. Checking in with people via voice. So key. #RemoteLearning

Actionable Leaders

@Action_Leaders

4 years

#RemoteLearning Q1: As we enter a “new normal”, how are you (or how will you) stay connected to your colleagues, peers, and departments for sharing collaborative ideas to make this situation better for your students?

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Seriously. This is a team that delivers. And listens to their customers.

Abre

@abreplatform

6 years

We're going to call this New Feature Release Monday. Maybe it will become a thing like Throw Back Thursday, who knows? This week we introduce the ability to customize your 3rd party apps even further by adding your own personal apps. Happy Monday! #abremeansopen

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

#proud #hcsdproud Proud of my @Hamilton_CSD for the support!

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@abreplatform

7 years

Abre's humble beginnings started with a few educators on a mission to help staff, students and parents. #ThrowBackThursday #AbreMeansOpen

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

What a novel idea. Perhaps if we tackled poverty, we'd see test scores improve?

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

4 years

Nerd parents: Remember when you thought "my kids don't need to be on their Chromebooks at home for 2 hours during the week"? A reminder to check your filter settings to let your kids do their school work. The internet did not stop. You forgot the settings you set back in 2016.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

Well worth diving into the Boston Globe's project. And fits with the panel discussion we had at #swtilo . What kind of society do we want to create for our students?

Joshua Benton

@jbenton

6 years

Of the Boston public high school valedictorians the @BostonGlobe tracked down, more became homeless than became doctors (the career 1/4 of them had said they aspired to). Today, only 40% earn more than $50K a year, and 1 in 4 don't have a college degree.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

6 years

My son listening to @Freakonomics podcast with Andrew Yang. "So, there won't be any jobs for me when I graduate?" Me: "No." Him: "Then why am I going to school?" Me: "Socrates. Know Thyself." Him: "I'd rather play video games."

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

I so want the idea of open badges to grow. Good to hear it still cropping up in #oetc18 conversations.

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Zach Vander Veen

@zjvv77

7 years

Appathoning. Because students have the ideas. @abreplatform #techolympicsimagine2018

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