Haley Kyle

Twitter Report #1

APA Citation:
EdTech K-12 [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, January 24). Thinking about a flipped classroom? Read
how these schools did it.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/03/teachers-use-flipped-classroom-tech-make-
most-student-teacher-time. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on January 24, 2018.

Twitter Review:
@EdTech_K12 tweets an article about teachers who are following the "flipped classrooms"
method. The teacher said he would send his students videos of him teaching a lesson to watch at
home so that he could devote class time to working out problems. Professor Linda Mensing
Triplett, a director of middle school and high school programs says that a flipped classroom will
allow students to bring their own insights and questions to the classroom. The article says that
the goal of a flipped classroom is to make students the experts of their own learning. I agree with
the reasoning behind a flipped classroom, however I think this would only be effective if
students are willing to take responsibility for their own learning. The truth of the matter is, most
students are looking for an easy way out, so they will find whatever shortcut there is to avoid
learning the material. Also, I feel like this is designed more for Grades 8+, because at this age
they are mature enough to be held accountable for their own learning.
APA Citation:
EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, January 24). #Dataanalytics, #VR & #STEAM
top our 2018 #K12 #edtech trends list. Which tech does your school employ?
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/4-k12-ed-tech-trends-watch-2018. [Tweet]. Retrieved
from https://twitter.com/ on January 24, 2018.

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@EdTechK_12's article explores the new advancements in educational technology we should
expect to see in the classroom in 2018. Among these things are virtual reality simulators, data
analytics, and 3-D printing. The use of virtual reality simulation will allow students to explore as
if they're on a field trip right from their very classroom. Another trending tool this year is data
analytics so that teachers are able to deliver quick feedback. Using data analytics will allow
teacher to intervene and make adjustments when they see students struggling. Also, students are
able to track their own achievements with mobile and online technology so that they are able to
target their weak areas as well. Lastly, the incorporation of 3-D printing will be beneficial for
STEAM programs, which stand for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, so
that they can be more hands-on in designing and creating projects.
 Twitter Report #2

APA Citation:
EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, January 31). Inforgraphic: Despite #K12
#DigitalDivide, low-income parents believe in #edtech benefits.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/05/what-do-low-income-parents-think-education-
tech-infographic. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on January 31, 2018.

This article is in response to how parents of low-income students feel about the incorporation of
technology in the classroom. The article shows that 80% of parents feel that technology is
benefitting their child in the classroom, and that 30% of these parents say that their child is using
technology in the classroom everyday. These surveys were inspired by the studying of the digital
divide, which is the difference in access to technology between low-income and high-income
students. I believe that the incorporation of technology in the classroom is a good way to keep
kids engaged so that they want to learn. As a counselor at the Boys and Girls Club, my kids
would ask to do anything to earn some time on the computer, even if they’re only allowed on
ABCmouse.com or PBSKids. The problem I see is not using the technology in the classroom, but
being aware of assigning homework that requires the internet when there are going to be kids
who do not have access to WiFi. I almost believe that teachers should use technology as much as
they can in the classroom as a way to keep students interested in learning.
APA Citation:
EdSurge [@EdSurge]. (2018, January 31). Many educators are finding that ‘gamifying’ learning
keeps students engaged. Check out these 5 ways teachers are using #AR in the classroom.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-01-22-five-ways-teachers-can-use-and-create-augmented-
reality-
experiences?utm_content=buffer5a28d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_ca
mpaign=buffer [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on January 31, 2018.

This article explores how teachers are using augmented reality (AR) tools in the classroom. AR
tools are animations and characters that allow you to interact with them, similar to Pokemon
Go.Teachers are able to incorporate curriculum and activities that cover a wide variety of subject
areas and grade levels. Teachers say that AR takes little time and effort to set up and are highly
interactive with the students, allowing them to take pictures similar to Snapchat filters. If we can
get kids hooked on these games, they may be so engaged that they don’t realize they’re learning.
Not only is it strictly for gaming, but AR allows students to take virtual field trips without ever
leaving the classroom. This will allow kids to see and learn more right from their fingertips.
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APA Citation:

EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, February 7). Infographic: What’s in demand
when it comes to #K12 bus #WiFi? @kajeet.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/08/whats-demand-when-it-comes-school-bus-wi-fi-
infographic. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on February 7, 2018

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While only 7% of school buses currently have WiFi, 37% of districts in the US said they’d
consider getting WiFi on school buses within the next couple years. Adding WiFi on the school
buses will provide access to students who may not have Internet access at home. The article says
that the average kid is on the school bus for about 40 minutes a day, which is time that could be
spent doing homework. The more technology we incorporate in curriculum means that we need
to make sure that all of our kids have access and are connected. Incorporating WiFi could also
lead to reduce bus behavior problems. I think in order to make this useful, school systems need
to closely monitor filtering of the WiFi. Meaning, kids should only have access to school-related
websites, and should block social media sites. Because I work with kids, I notice how on the bus
they can’t help but stand up, try to walk around, stick their arms out of the window, scream at the
top of their lungs, and refuse to keep their bottoms in a seat. So I believe that keeping them
occupied with internet access does have the potential to reduce bus behavior problems. Overall, I
think Bus WiFi has the potential to be useful and I can see it gaining popularity within the years
to come.

APA Citation:

EdTechK_12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, February 7). A #NetNeutrality repeal could

make access to #k12 digital education tools more difficult.

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/01/4-ways-net-neutrality-repeal-could-impact-k-
12-education. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on February 7, 2018.

Twitter Review:

@EdTechK_12’s article explains how the repealing of net neutrality could affect the use of
technology in the school system. Net neutrality is treating all Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
the same, so that it prevents service providers from speeding up or slowing down the Internet. By
slowing down the internet, you are also slowing down educational content. Also, net neutrality
increases the cost to connect to educational content, because the service providers will be
charged. On top of those issues, the homework gap will increase because less kids will be able to
connect to the internet at home, which will definitely impact kids from low-income households.
The repeal of net neutrality has the potential to reverse all the innovations we have made towards
educational technology. Being aware of this should allow us to be more mindful to potential
problems associated with net neutrality, so teachers might want to refrain from encouraging a
total paperless classroom until we know the full consequences of net neutrality

Twitter Report #4

APA Citation:
EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, February 13). #K12 #Chromebooks headed
home? Don’t miss these #devicemanagement safety tips.

https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/07/technology-and-management-policies-protect-
chromebooks. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on February 14, 2018.

Twitter Review:
Because so many school districts are now heavily using Google products, such as G-
Suite, Google For Educators, and others, many districts have adopted the use of Google
Chromebooks. @EdTech_K12’s article informs address safety concerns that have arisen with the
Chromebooks. Instead of using traditional Chromebooks that rely soley on cloud storage, they’ve
purchased internal Solid States Drives, or SSD’s. This way students can access their stuff offline,
and the only way someone can get into their computer is through their username and password.
The school systems have also enforced an insurance policy for the Chromebooks, which is a $40
a year plan where the student pays a $10 deductible for each repair, and $120 for a lost
Chromebook. They are also using a theft recovery feature, where the Chromebook takes
screenshots if someone is trying to log into their device. I think that Chromebooks are a good
addition the the classroom to ensure that every student has access to a device, and I like the
efforts they are making to keep Chromebooks a useful tool in our classroom.

APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, February 14). How to Get Quick Feedback on Essays While
Improving Critical Thinking Skills, AKA Killing Two Birds With One Stone:

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-02-12-five-ways-to-make-peer-feedback-effective-in-your-
classroom. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on February 13, 2018
Twitter Review:
When having large classrooms, it becomes extremely difficult to devote personal attention to
things such as feedback on papers.This article from Peergrade describes how this teacher started
using an anonymous peer grading platform where she gives her students a grading rubric, and
they can peer edit it all by themselves. This way, both parties can benefit. The editor can build
critical thinking skills, while the writer can receive feedback straight from their peers. The best
advice for making this successful is using a feedback rubric, making the feedback process
anonymous, moderating and reviewing feedback from students, asking students to review the
feedback they received, and then lastly incorporating a little bit of peer reviewing in the
classroom at first. Peergrade is an effective tool to allowing students to have thorough and
immediate feedback, because students are able to put more effort into grading one at a time,
rather than a teacher grading 100+ in a week or so. Also, students have the opportunity to tone
critical thinking skills and enhance their own writing as they play the role of the editor.

Twitter Report #5

APA Citations:

EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, March 1). @KristinZiemke believes #edtech is
beginning a revolution in #literacy. Educators need to teach #digitalliteracy standards for
students to thrive. https://twitter.com/EdTech_K12/status/969248767315791872. [Tweet].
Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 1, 2018

Twitter Review:

@EdTech_K12’s article says that we should promote literacy not just with text, but also
with technology. Digital literacy is being able to interpret pictures, videos, text, graphics, and
other different formats the same way we interpret books and print resources. Kristen Ziemke
says that we should make sure students are reading and comprehending videos the same way that
they interpret text, and we as educators should be the ones facilitating their higher order thinking.
When introducing kids with these new technologies, we must make sure kids know how to
interact with the information. A problem teachers are facing is that no one has trained them on
digital reading, so all this technology in the classroom is a new frontier for them as well. I am
fortune that I am apart of the iGeneration and that I am learning about how to tackle digital
literacy in undergraduate schooling before I step in the classroom. Although there will always be
some type of generational disconnect between teachers and students, I think that my generation
is at an advantage for this technology driven classroom and so I have the opportunity to become
digitally literate to teach my future students.
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EdTech K-12 Magazine [@EdTech_K12]. (2018, March 1). Why we need technology to keep
our creative juices flowing: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/02/lack-technology-
can-impede-creative-skills-adobe-research-finds. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on
March 1, 2018

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As educators, we are preparing students for future careers. One way to to make our
students more likely to find a job is implementing creativity. Adobe reports that 74% of
educators say professions that requiring critical thinking are less likely to become obsolete.
However, 69% of educators say that they don’t emphasize problem-solving curriculum enough.
A few reasons why teachers don’t enforce more creative thinking is because of limited time, lack
of training, limited student access to school and home, and outdated testing requirements. Based
on these issues, Adobe has made their products more accessible to students by offering a
storytelling software for free and is implementing Child’s Online Privacy Protection Rules so
that children under 13 can access the tools anywhere. As we incorporate more technology in the
classroom, is it important for us to make sure each student has access so that no one is left out.
Embracing creativity allows students to see things in ways we never would have never seen
ourselves, and allows them to express themselves and view material in ways that makes sense to
them. Overall, we need to work to promote creativity in the classroom to make learning a more
captivating experience.
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APA Citation:

Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 14). EdTech: A savior to the classroom or the devil
in disguise?
https://marketbrief.edweek.org/marketplace-k-12/educators-identify-good-guysbad-guys-
schools-use-ed-tech/ [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 14, 2018.

Twitter Review:

In an educator workshop, current teachers shared reasons why they’ve had difficulties
implementing technology in their classrooms. Some of the reasons addressed were teachers
struggle learning new technologies, taking too much time to see the results, persuading
administrators of its value, and most importantly, whether or not it will be funded from year to
year. Although they have addressed reasons why EdTech is causing problems, they have
identified their favorite tools to use in the classroom such as Kahoot, Quizlet, and Google Suite
for Education. I think that with proper training and funding, technology will be able to bring
more to the table than traditional workbooks and paper can. The success of technology is all
dependent of the comfort of the teacher, so but getting more teachers familiar with a techy
classroom will certainly turn EdTech to the “good guy”.
APA Citation:

Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 14). Could 2019 hault the flourishing of EdTech?
https://edscoop.com//edtech-advocates-denounce-white-houses-2019-budget-proposal. [Tweet].
Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 14, 2018.

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On Monday, February 12th, President Trump announced his fiscal proposal for 2019. This
proposal features 63.2 billion dollars for the department of education, which is 5.3% less than
what was allowed in 2017. This budget cut will affect 39 proposals to be cut or absorbed into
other programs. The most notable cut for 2019 is Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Grants, which is apart of the Every Student Succeeds Act. This grant is used for technology use
and Advanced Placement courses. Not only does this cut harm education in the classroom, but
will influence providing students with technology and training to be prepared for future jobs.
Because of unstable fundings, teachers are scared to incorporate more technology in the
classroom in fear that one day it’ll get cut. In order to make educational technology a success,
teachers will need a stable fundings, resources, and administrative support.
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APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 22). Timo Kids could help create tiny leaders:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanamatos/2018/03/21/this-edtech-startup-wants-to-teach-your-
kids-how-to-be-social-change-agents/#5a6d038d5845
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 22, 2018.

Twitter Review:
A study by Timo Kids found that children today spent nearly 9 hours a day consuming media.
Because of this, parents are looking for ways to incorporate educational aspects into their kids’
electronic intake. Timo Kids is a startup program that creates content to teach kids on a variety of
different content such as bullying, health, gun violence, and sexual harassment. The co-founder
of Timo Kids says her kids would ask questions that she found difficult to answer, and she hopes
Timo Kids can be a source that informs kids about issues that occur in the real world everyday.
Aside from sending positive messages about mature topics, there is a school module for teachers
to use in the classroom. I believe that leaders start young, and by using media as a means to
communicate important topics will allow kids to start developing their own opinions and
understanding, instead of regurgitating what they hear from their parents mouths. Timo Kids
could really spark kids to become advocates for change.

APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 22).An iPad app that could help your child in the
classroom tremendously:
https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/20/edtech-company-kidaptive-raises-19-1-million-for-its-
adaptive-learning-platform/
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 22, 2018.
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Kidaptive is a learning company that creates curriculum for iPad games for children. It’s apps
include interactive storytelling, animations and puzzles, and educational tools to help young
children with reading comprehension skills and math. As the implies, Kidaptative adapts based
on how well the learner is doing so that the learning experience can be more personalized.
Kidaptive is good tool for involved parents so they can follow up with activities to reinforce
what their child is learning. Pairing Kidaptive with iPad games allows kids to take responsibility
in their own learning experiences. Using storytelling, animations, games, and puzzles is a good
way to engage kids so that they are more likely to take it upon themselves for learning the
curriculum. Personalized lesson plans based on progress will keep the learning experience fresh
instead of redundacy that does little for the educational experience of the kid. The best way to get
kids engaged in learning is through apps like Kidaptative, which keeps the learning experience
interesting and meaningful.
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APA Citation:

Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 29). How the new iPad could be coming to a
classroom near you.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/27/apple-education-event-in-chicago-tim-cooks-speech.html
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 29, 2018.

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Apple recently came out with a new iPad that features an Apple pencil with Apple word
processing, spreadsheets, and presentation apps. With new education software such as ClassKit, this
new device will be offered to schools at a price of $299. The iPad enhances many features of educational
aspects, including the possibility of using a digital textbook and the 200,000 apps Apple has made for
education. Among those is Froggipedia, which allows students to dissect a frog with the Apple pencil,
and SchoolWork, which allows teachers to assign handouts and track students’ progress. I see Apple’s
new iPad gaining popularity in the classroom, just like how the Chromebooks are currently sweeping the
classrooms. The main problem that could slow the popularity of this new device is their cost. Although
nearly three hundred dollars a tablet sounds expensive, according to New York Times, last year in 2017
Chicago schools spent $33.5 million on 134,000 Chromebooks. If you do the math, that will average out
to about $250 a computer. When compared to the new iPad, the price isn’t a humongous difference.
With that in mind, I can definitely see the new iPad making its way to a classroom near you in the future.

APA Citation:

Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, March 29).Apple, Google, or Microsoft --- which is the
alpha in your classroom?
http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-apple-google-microsoft-stack-up-in-education-technology-
hardware-software-and-deployment/
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on March 29, 2018.

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We know that educational technology is taking over the classrooms, but the question is, which
hardware company is taking the lead? As of right now, Google, Microsoft, and Apple account for nearly
83 percent of the revenue pie. Each company has unique assets to bring to the educational technology
department. For example, Apple’s new iPad inspires creativity and supports education with the new
iWork Suite and the use of Schoolwork, Classroom, and other apps to help with assignments. On the
other had, Google’s G Suite series and Chromebooks have made wild popularity in the classrooms. At a
relatively cheap price, these Chromebooks are being bought by classrooms for about $149 a piece, and
the schools usually charge students $30 to use them throughout the school year. And lastly, Microsoft’s
Outlook is also very popular among colleges and universities. Microsoft Office online allows you to have
Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel online so the student doesn’t have to purchase any of this
software. Professors prefer communications through a student’s Outlook account, and the Office
accounts are linked through the student’s school email, so every time a student logs into a computer,
their work can be easily saved to their Drive and easily accessed anywhere. As a college student, I have
been a huge fan of Office, and was very tickled to have access to all of the products through my Outlook
account because I do not want to pay to install them on my new computer. However, since I have
recently become an education major, I have slowly become a fan of Google products such as Google
Drive, Docs, and of course Gmail. But as a future educator, I don’t think you could go wrong with any of
these three technology companies.
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APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, April 5). When it comes to technology, teachers want
somebody to have their back.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/02/tech-engages-todays-students-teachers-need-
support.[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on April 5, 2018.

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Administrators have been implementing technology to nurture the student’s growth in academics and
creativity. Unfortunately, they haven’t done a great of a job supporting the educators that help facilitate
the use of technology. Teachers are looking for direction for improving their teaching and incorporating
technology into their lesson plans. The Danielson Group Framework for Teaching tells teachers to
evaluate whether they are using technology to engage their students and whether they are supporting
cognitive differentiation. When teachers are getting evaluated, they are asking for ways to improve their
teaching instead of just getting judged. As a future teacher, when my administrator notices a weak area
in my classroom, I would appreciate if he/she could offer ways I could improve my instruction. The
bottom line is, we are here to support the students, therefore we need to improve our strategies to find
the best way for our kids to retain the curriculum.

APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, April 5). Tech Talks: How all students have a voice with
technology,.
https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2018/02/technology-can-give-all-students-voice.
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on April 5, 2018.

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 Technology has opened up the doors for educators to assess students better and to engage
them creatively and cognitively. Holly Clark from the EdTech team says that every student should be
given a voice so we can constantly ask questions about what they know and what they’re struggling
with. This way, teachers know how they can adjust their instruction to help meet their kids’
needs.Technology also opens the door for student collaboration. Clark claims that students learn best
from each other, and sometimes students explain things in ways the teacher has never thought of. She
also mentions Flipgrid, which is a tool that allows teachers to upload discussion questions, and the
students can respond with a video. Using technology like Flipgrid gives immediate feedback, so teachers
know right away whether the student is grasping the information.Clark also tells us that she avoids using
multiple choice questions in her evaluations, because she says she can’t get deep information about
student growth and learning as well as short-answer or essay questions. I believe in student
collaboration and peer tutoring when it comes to learning material because it works for both parties.
You truly know the information thoroughly when you’re able to teach it to someone else, so the tutor is
able to instill their understanding while helping out their classmate.
 Twitter Report #10

APA Citation:
Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, April 12). Can We #SaveEdmodo, or is it too
late?https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2018/04/12/1523509200000/EdTech-fails-to-pay--again/
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on April 12, 2018.

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A Chinese gaming business known as NetDragon has recently taken over the educational
platform known as Edmodo. Edmodo is like Facebook for K-12 students, it’s a source to post
new announcements, activities, and homework as well as connect students, teachers, and parents.
NetDragon’s purchase of Edmodo equals out to paying $1.52 per user. Edmodo’s user base is
mostly comprised of parents who have been pursuaded to join their their kids schools and
teachers. We know that Edmodo is struggling financially, and it’s obvious that it doesn’t
generate nearly as money as Instagram or Twitter. Edmodo is also struggling to compete with
tech giants such as Google and Microsoft. For now, Edmodo is going to feed off NetDragon’s
financial strength in order to get the program back on its feet. As a student and future educator, I
hope that Edmodo makes its way back in schools because its user-friendly structure and ability to
link the home and the classroom.

APA Citation:

Haley Kyle [@HaleyLKyle]. (2018, April 12). Wanna multi-manage like a pro? Otus got you
covered.
https://ftalphaville.ft.com/2018/04/12/1523509200000/EdTech-fails-to-pay--again/
[Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/ on April 12, 2018.

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Teachers already have a hard time managing classrooms, on top of that, they are using on
average fifteen different technology tools throughout the day. This interferes with their #1 role,
which is to teach.Otus, a Chicago based EdTech startup is working to create an all-in-one
platform to put all their tech tools in one place. This improves the manageability for the teachers,
so they can spend more time focusing on their classrooms. Now teachers can take attendance,
grade tests, note student behaviors, and make interactive lessons. Working with younger kids, I
can completely relate to the difficulty of managing a billion things at once. Even at the Boys and
Girls Club, I found myself writing accident reports while trying to keep kids in line to take
attended, with one kid tattling and a line of kids waiting to get their shoes tied. As a future
educator, I greatly appreciate the efforts Otus is making to make manageability easier.