Transcript from #AdjunctChat 7/15/14 (with @Comprof)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 7/15/14 that was facilitated by @Comprof.

The topic was:  “Best Practices with Mobile Tech.”

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From User	Text	Time
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat We’ll start soon. Today’s topic is best practices in mobile technology.	7/15/2014 15:56
@Comprof1	As you log into twitter for #adjunctchat can you introduce yourself and what your level of mobile tech knowledge is?	7/15/2014 16:00
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @Comprof1: #adjunctchat We’ll start soon. Today’s topic is best practices in mobile technology.	7/15/2014 16:00
@JeffreyKeefer	So glad that, even with the storms we have had in #NYC, I can still make it to #AdjunctChat today.	7/15/2014 16:01
@JeffreyKeefer	@Charlesknight @Blaise7 @MMstrikesback @melovell Great; you are always welcome! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:01
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer knock on wood, the storms have stayed south for me. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:02
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 We do what we can! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:04
@JeffreyKeefer	Today’s #AdjunctChat is about to begin on Best Practices with Mobile Tech with @Comprof http://t.co/fuF4PK9Ja9	7/15/2014 16:06
@Comprof1	While we wait for people to find us for #adjunctchat u might want to look at BLS’s trello planning for mobile learng https://t.co/8EanA3zjbK	7/15/2014 16:06
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 I have tried to use Trello, though somehow do not find it intuitive for projects #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:08
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 I have tried to use Trello, though somehow do not find it intuitive for projects #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:08
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Perhaps you will be able to shed some light on why not! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:09
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Really? I find it very easy. Maybe its the way I think. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:10
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I found with my students, I gave assignment, with checklists. Then moved it as it came due. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:11
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I found with my students, I gave assignment, with checklists. Then moved it as it came due. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:11
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Are you a linear or spatial thinker? I tend to think spatially so trello works great. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:12
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Did you have your students use Trello with you? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:12
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 I move back and forth; spatial when brainstorming and then linear once organized (and back if needed) #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:13
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Perhaps it is just the two of us for #AdjunctChat at this moment?	7/15/2014 16:14
@LitProfSuz	Hey #adjunctchat, seems a little quiet today. Polar vortex got your tongue?	7/15/2014 16:15
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer Yes, I used it to share resources, class activities. Esp ones where students left class room #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:16
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I also had groups set up boards for long term projects. Helped them to learn to plan. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:16
@LitProfSuz	I haven’t specifically used mob tech, but am hoping to this summer. But just basic use – record & post pic/video #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:17
@Comprof1	Q 1: 1) Do you allow the use of mobile technology in your courses? Why or why not? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:17
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Glad you could make it. Maybe just the storms. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:17
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @Comprof1: Q 1: 1) Do you allow the use of mobile technology in your courses? Why or why not? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:19
@AdjunctChat	RT @Comprof1: Q 1: 1) Do you allow the use of mobile technology in your courses? Why or why not? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:19
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Is that in class or in general? Do you permit use of tablets, smart phones, or laptop in class? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:19
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz Hey, you! How are things these days? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:19
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Perhaps you will show us a bit about how you use Trello with your classes . . . 😉 #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:19
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 A1) I don’t know enough about mobile tech to design activities around it. I use it all the time personally, though #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:20
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 A1: I use Twitter with my classes, though oddly find the uptake slow at times #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:20
@LitProfSuz	Hmm.. maybe a definition of mobile tech would be in order. I was just thinking smart phones. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:22
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Do you let your students take notes with it? So you feel that to allow use you need more knowledge of mobile tech? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:23
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 I don’t require, nor mind technology in class. Though I have asked a few students to close Facebook #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:23
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @LitProfSuz I let my students use their devices in class as well #AdjunctChat #SCPSRPM	7/15/2014 16:23
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Good point. Mobile tech can be any device that is portable. laptops, cell phones in general (not just smart phones) #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:24
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Yeah, many students have some sort of tech. I intro Twitter as PLN for my pre-service teachers #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:24
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Ereaders can also be included in mobile devices. #adjunctchat Also, more recently smart pens.	7/15/2014 16:25
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Do you activitly encourage them to use the devices? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:26
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Do you activitly encourage them to use the devices? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:26
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer I found my students were looking up info more and more, so I decided to include that in class. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:26
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 Some students are getting used to having e-textbooks. They made others envious with search features! :^) #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:26
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz @Comprof1 I use Twitter as the base of my #PLN, though I do not use that term with my students #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:27
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer Intro to Twitter is to help them develop professional networks, not so much about the technology #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:27
@Comprof1	Example of course use of trellis #adjunctchat http://t.co/HSNKHL0pz5	7/15/2014 16:29
@LitProfSuz	For Intro to Child lit, stds created blogs rather than paper bibliographies 4 required text sets to allow access for classmates #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:29
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Misconception that “mobile tech” is about teaching the tech. I focus on mobility of learning #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:30
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @Comprof1: Example of course use of trellis #adjunctchat http://t.co/KoXxzKtxh2	7/15/2014 16:31
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Mobile tech allows for learning outside classroom, support of learning w/ tech studnt own themselves #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:31
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Thanks for sharing that; can you unpack it a little? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:31
@LitProfSuz	I use Blackboard @ 1 place & Angel @ other for online posting/discussion/etc. Feedback was I was 1 of only a few that did. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:31
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Is Trello the main tool you use online for projects and similar communication? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:31
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer BTW first time I used my smartphone camera! #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:32
@KateMfD	Morning #AdjunctChat, here and listening.	7/15/2014 16:32
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer No. I also use http://t.co/3HcwqcCQdP and sometimes blackboard or facebook depending on student preference. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:33
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer I’d put up previews of resources for class or after/during class resources students asked for or found helpful #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:34
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer I take pics of class activities/charts/white board & post for stds 2 access later. Surprises them! #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:34
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer That’s what my students do also. That is a good use of mobile tech. Also, notice studts do the same #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:36
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Helps with flow of class for students who may want more detail. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:36
@Comprof1	Q2 What are some challenges in using mobile technology (especially for adjuncts/contingent faculty) #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:37
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer “Announcements” summarize class activities, post all handouts – absent Stdnts responsible to get it #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:37
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer I also use mobile tech to look things up on internet when I have something on projector. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:37
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD As always, we love to have you! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:38
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Great use! Also a better use of your time. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:39
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Yet another site I do not know / use #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:39
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 A2) Learning the program,each school has a different platform! And, differing institutional & student expectations #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:39
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Do you use the free or paid version? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:39
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz @Comprof1 Excellent. Where do you post them? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:40
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @Comprof1: Q2 What are some challenges in using mobile technology (especially for adjuncts/contingent faculty) #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:40
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 Time involved in updating each site. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:40
@unicasual	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @rebeccagoodway @clairebrooks @tseenster @unicasual Today’s #AdjunctChat Best Practices with Mobile Tech http://t.co/fu…	7/15/2014 16:40
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Yes. That’s why I would rather use something outside of uni’s options that I can take with me. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:40
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Yes. That’s why I would rather use something outside of uni’s options that I can take with me. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:40
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 A2 One challenge I faced over the years is a “NO” from administration; many are terrified of SoMe in the world #AdjunctChat #FERPA	7/15/2014 16:41
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz True. Although if you are teaching same course, you can replicate both. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:41
@Comprof1	@KateMfD Great to have you here. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:42
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 Stdts have expressed dislike of multiple platforms.Want 1 stop shopping for all classes.So, I don’t go outside uni’s #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:42
@Comprof1	A2) my problem is getting students to focus on me & my directions rather than relying on tech all the time. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:43
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 I haven’t been that fortunate. :^) #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:43
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz My explanation is they will never have the same platform for each job they go to. often multiple in same org. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:44
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz I told them they had to start learning new tech to stay current. Get used to it! #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:45
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz I find it unfortunate that the uni platform usually results in students losing access after the class finishes #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:46
@Comprof1	A2) I also find they expect me “on call” 24/7 Now I have online office hrs which seem to work. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:46
@KateMfD	The issue raised by many #auscasuals using mobile tech is time. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:47
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer In my places, they are open until student leaves or graduates. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:47
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @LitProfSuz True. Then they lose access to possible pieces for job portfolio. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:47
@Comprof1	I’m going to skip to Q4) What boundaries do/might you need to create for effective use of mobile technology with your students? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:48
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer Good point. I hadn’t thought of that before. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:48
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer Problem with FERPA. All student work is wiped.#adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:49
@LitProfSuz	@Comprof1 I think having authentic purposes for using tech, not just tech for tech sake. Integrated into real-life learning #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:49
@KateMfD	This is a fantastic blog by @rebeccagoodway on time, edtech and expectations. http://t.co/zLX7XMyXHG #AdjunctChat #auscasuals	7/15/2014 16:49
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer If the work is on a site on their own device, they own it and can use it in the future. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:50
@Comprof1	RT @KateMfD: This is a fantastic blog by @rebeccagoodway on time, edtech and expectations. http://t.co/zLX7XMyXHG #AdjunctChat #auscasuals	7/15/2014 16:50
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz Good point. I usually develop the environment/problem and they choose the tech/device. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:51
@katiedigc	RT @JeffreyKeefer: RT @Comprof1: Q2 What are some challenges in using mobile technology (especially for adjuncts/contingent faculty) #adjun…	7/15/2014 16:52
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD @Comprof1 I tell my students Direct Tweets are the fastest way to reach me, otherwise up to a day is not unreasonable #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:52
@katiedigc	RT @LitProfSuz: @Comprof1 I think having authentic purposes for using tech, not just tech for tech sake. Integrated into real-life learning…	7/15/2014 16:52
@katiedigc	#AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:53
@JeffreyKeefer	@KateMfD Time to learn or time to use? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:53
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz That is great; in mine they usually close . . . #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:53
@darthur62	RT @katiedigc: #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:53
@Comprof1	Q4) I don’t mix my programs/devices. I have school ipad, school facebook, school email. Only twitter (professional) is merged. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:53
@KateMfD	@JeffreyKeefer Time bleed — time available to students expands to infinity. Real pay rate plummets. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:54
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @KateMfD: This is a fantastic blog by @rebeccagoodway on time, edtech and expectations. http://t.co/c6EdDFlW24 #AdjunctChat #auscasuals	7/15/2014 16:54
@katiedigc	#AdjunctChat tho unis expect/demand that casuals and students will all have own devices and can afford Internet, software. Or can use it.	7/15/2014 16:54
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc Welcome to #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:54
@katiedigc	RT @KateMfD: @JeffreyKeefer Time bleed — time available to students expands to infinity. Real pay rate plummets. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:54
@JeffreyKeefer	@LitProfSuz @Comprof1 That is the same for me; I do not have time to do tech for its own sake #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:55
@katiedigc	THIS. RT @KateMfD: @JeffreyKeefer Time bleed — time available to students expands to infinity. Real pay rate plummets. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:55
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD That is why I give them an hour online a week. They can send emails up until then but I read then. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:55
@katiedigc	#AdjunctChat teaching with social media means always being avail for students @rebeccagoodway	7/15/2014 16:55
@katiedigc	#AdjunctChat teaching with social media means always being avail for students @rebeccagoodway	7/15/2014 16:55
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc Often the case; the only students I have ever had who did not have their own tech used it at the office #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:56
@Comprof1	@katiedigc I have my students contact them! #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:56
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc I commonly have many sudents use the computer labs at the uni to print out reports and peer review papers for me #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:56
@katiedigc	#AdjunctChat and many expectations on ability of staff & students to use tech without supporting digital skills #digilit	7/15/2014 16:57
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc @rebeccagoodway I do wish more of my students would interact with me via social media regarding coursework #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:57
@Comprof1	@katiedigc @rebeccagoodway Not if you maintain separate account. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:57
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc @rebeccagoodway Oddly, many of my students do not use with me until after the course ends! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:57
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD Both! #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:57
@katiedigc	@Comprof1 good idea! How does institution respond to this? #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:57
@katiedigc	RT @Comprof1: @JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD That is why I give them an hour online a week. They can send emails up until then but I read then. #a…	7/15/2014 16:58
@Comprof1	@CliveBuckley Yes. They still sneek it. My sister told of a prof that has a “train robbery”. Student need to put hands in air. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:58
@LitProfSuz	@JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD @Comprof1 In my excellerated class, phone text is preferred for instant notification. 1st time I tried #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 16:59
@katiedigc	@Comprof1 @JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD good policy. I struggle w setting boundaries, esp when getting notifications on mobile #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 16:59
@Comprof1	@CliveBuckley “train robbery” when he calls it & student hands r up, he looks at what is on mobile. Takes it if not class relat #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:00
@katiedigc	Glad I woke up before my alarm today, bc I can follow #AdjunctChat. #australianlife	7/15/2014 17:01
@Comprof1	@LitProfSuz @JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD It’s my phone that I pay for so I don’t allow for phone texts. #adjunctchat Problem w/ groupme use by ss	7/15/2014 17:01
@katiedigc	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @katiedigc @rebeccagoodway I do wish more of my students would interact with me via social media regarding coursework #A…	7/15/2014 17:01
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @katiedigc: Glad I woke up before my alarm today, bc I can follow #AdjunctChat. #australianlife	7/15/2014 17:02
@Comprof1	@katiedigc Not any better than if I were to report it. But students know it’s not under my control then. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:02
@JeffreyKeefer	@katiedigc @Comprof1 @KateMfD I do not mind notifications on mobile, though I have an unlimited data plan #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:03
@katiedigc	@JeffreyKeefer @rebeccagoodway many pros & cons on social media in class. Torn on how effective it is, as an #auscasuals #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:03
@Comprof1	Boy, time went by quickly, so I’ll leave with a final question you can answer on #adjunctchat or adjunctchat FB.	7/15/2014 17:04
@JeffreyKeefer	@JeffreyKeefer @katiedigc @rebeccagoodway However, I do not have conferences with my personal cell; only w/ work one or Skype #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:04
@katiedigc	@Comprof1 Wonder how unis get away with consistently ignoring student realities while preaching “student engagement” #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:05
@Comprof1	Q 5) What resources would u like to have when developing activities, resources, instr design, tech or mobile use in classroom? #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	BTW, the #AdjunctChat Facebook group is https://t.co/kWJ5afUQqy for anybody who wants to join or use it.	7/15/2014 17:05
@JeffreyKeefer	RT @Comprof1: Boy, time went by quickly, so I’ll leave with a final question you can answer on #adjunctchat or adjunctchat FB.	7/15/2014 17:05
@Comprof1	Also, check out the people on twitter I recommended to follow yesterday & I will add on to later. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:06
@Comprof1	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @JeffreyKeefer @katiedigc @rebeccagoodway However, I do not have conferences with my personal cell; only w/ work one or …	7/15/2014 17:07
@katiedigc	@Comprof1 this type of feedback constantly received by unis but not heard or actioned. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:07
@Comprof1	Well, it’s getting dark here. Maybe we’ll have a storm after all. Need to start dinner before we lose power :). Thanks for #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:08
@Comprof1	Well, it’s getting dark here. Maybe we’ll have a storm after all. Need to start dinner before we lose power :). Thanks for #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:08
@deborahbrian	RT @JeffreyKeefer: @katrinafee @deborahbrian @NewFacMajority @womeninhighered Today’s #AdjunctChat Best Practices with Mobile Tech http://t…	7/15/2014 17:10
@Comprof1	@katiedigc Sometimes if helps to let students in on teaching realities so they can band together to complain. More effective. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:10
@Comprof1	@katiedigc Sometimes if helps to let students in on teaching realities so they can band together to complain. More effective. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:10
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 Thanks for a very interesting #AdjunctChat today!	7/15/2014 17:10
@katiedigc	RT @Comprof1: Sometimes if helps to let students in on teaching realities so they can band together to complain. More effective #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:11
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @KateMfD Perhaps we can consider using Trello to plan the Day-Long #AdjunctChat we have talked about!	7/15/2014 17:12
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @KateMfD I can set a board up. #adjunctchat	7/15/2014 17:14
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @KateMfD That would be great; if nothing else it can be an opportunity to try it out with somebody who knows the app! #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:17
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @KateMfD I have a Trello account, though am not very good using it. #AdjunctChat	7/15/2014 17:17
@tseenster	Today’s #AdjunctChat Best Practices with Mobile Tech: http://t.co/7QdaIxtoU6 v @JeffreyKeefer	7/15/2014 17:19
@katiedigc	RT @Comprof1: @katiedigc Sometimes if helps to let students in on teaching realities so they can band together to complain. More effective.…	7/15/2014 17:35

#AdjunctChat July 15 ~ Best Practices with Mobile Tech (@Comprof)

The topic for the #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, July 15 at 4:00pm EDT is:

Best Practices with Mobile Tech

Background information, the context, and discussion question about this topic may be found on the post Best Practices with Mobile Tech: #adjunctchat Tuesday, July 15. The chat will be led and facilitated by Virginia Yonkers @Comprof1.

To quote from the post that @Comprof1 wrote for today’s chat:

In this week’s #adjunctchat, we will trade some best practices for using mobile technology (m-learning) both in traditional classes and online classes. We will look at the use of mobile technology in academics as a whole and the challenges for adjuncts specifically.

All adjunct, contingent, part-time, visiting, casual, and non-tenure track instructors, along with their allies and friends in higher education, are welcome to #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, July 15, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT.

Even if you do not readily fit into the above, #AdjunctChat is open to all! The more perspectives, the better we all learn with and from one another.

Can’t make it during the live 1-hour chat?
Post any time during the day about it
to add to and engage with the conversation.

Want to facilitate an #AdjunctChat? You do not have to be an expert on the topic, but rather have an interest in something related to adjunct experiences with a desire to facilitate a live Twitter chat. More information about it may be found at How Can I Facilitate an #AdjunctChat?

Transcript from #AdjunctChat on 4/22/14 (with @JeffreyKeefer and @fabianbanga)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 4/22/14, and was facilitated by  @JeffreyKeefer and @fabianbanga.

The topic was What have Unions Accomplished for Adjunct Faculty?

All are welcome to our next #AdjunctChat on Tues, Apr 29, where the topic – “Experiences with Writers’ Groups: Find or start a writers’ group for accountability and collegiality” will be led by @melovell.

Transcript from #AdjunctChat on 4/8/14 (with @comprof1)

This is the transcript from #AdjunctChat on 4/8/14, and was facilitated by @comprof1.

The topic was Adjuncts Doing Research.

All are welcome to our next #AdjunctChat on Tues, Apr 22, where the topic – “What have unions accomplished for Adjunct Faculty?” will be led by @JeffreyKeefer and @fabianbanga.

From User	Text	Time
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat this week is on adjuncts doing research. All welcome. #phdchat #ecrchat #acwri	4/8/14 15:46
@KateMfD	Today’s #AdjunctChat is Adjuncts Doing Research http://t.co/fJpH3qYGZ9 via @JeffreyKeefer (6am Weds Sydney time for up early #auscasuals)	4/8/14 15:49
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat will begin soon. Topic: Adjuncts (contigents/casuals/parttime instructors) doing research	4/8/14 15:57
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat will begin soon. Topic: Adjuncts (contigents/casuals/parttime instructors) doing research	4/8/14 15:57
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat To start, why don’t you tell us what areas you do or would like to do research in. You don’t have to do research to participate	4/8/14 15:59
@Comprof1	I’m currently doing research in 4 areas (on my own): Mobile communication; International policy; workplace writing; KM & groups #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:01
@MirandaMerklein	As a creative writer, the chaos of contingency has drastically impaired my output. I publish a lot less. Creates resentment. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:01
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein What areas do you WANT to work on? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:03
@KateMfD	@tseenster #AdjunctChat is on now: adjuncts doing research. Company for the morning commute! @rebeccagoodway @Acahacker	4/8/14 16:03
@fabianbanga	Hi #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:03
@KateMfD	RT @MirandaMerklein: As a creative writer, the chaos of contingency has drastically impaired my output. I publish a lot less. Creates resen…	4/8/14 16:04
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein I know, it’s hard to find time to do research as an adjunct maybe we can come up w/ strategies to improve this #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:04
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga Hi. We just started. #adjunctchat To start, why don’t you tell us what areas you do or would like to do research in.	4/8/14 16:04
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 My research and PhD = creative prosery, mixed-genre fiction and poetry. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:05
@Comprof1	@KateMfD @tseenster @rebeccagoodway @Acahacker Seems so strange since it’s the evening commute here! #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:06
@rebeccagoodway	I enjoy doing research for others so much, but get frustrated when I don’t see the outcomes after my part is over #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:06
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein So do you create long texts or short? #adjunctchat Have you been able to do ANY writing?	4/8/14 16:07
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 That would be a miracle! As it’s really soul-destroying. Any advice appreciated. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:07
@klinecj	@Comprof1 Just a little late but I am here. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:08
@klinecj	@Comprof1 Just a little late but I am here. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:08
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein Is it the lack of opportunity to create or lack of opp to publish? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:09
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 Anywhere between 50 – 2,000 words, with or without line breaks.#Adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:09
@fabianbanga	I was thinking that all PhD professors (adjunct, TT, etc.) engage in some type of research; the difference is support from inst #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:09
@Comprof1	@klinecj Hi Christopher. We’re just #adjunctchat To start, why don’t you tell us what areas you do or would like to do research in.	4/8/14 16:10
@Comprof1	@klinecj Hi Christopher. We’re just #adjunctchat To start, why don’t you tell us what areas you do or would like to do research in.	4/8/14 16:10
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 I have been able to do SOME writing. At this rate, though, the next collection will take 10 years, it seems. #Adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:10
@ProfessorF74	RT @fabianbanga: I was thinking that all PhD professors (adjunct, TT, etc.) engage in some type of research; the difference is support from…	4/8/14 16:11
@KateMfD	@rebeccagoodway problem with casual research work in Australia: assumption that income rather than output is the goal. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:11
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga I think w/ adjuncts may need to be more creative/non traditional. When institution doesn’t recognize, depressing #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:11
@fabianbanga	@rebeccagoodway What type of research? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:11
@MariuzzoAndrea	RT @fabianbanga: I was thinking that all PhD professors (adjunct, TT, etc.) engage in some type of research; the difference is support from…	4/8/14 16:11
@KateMfD	Curious: do US adjuncts also get to do paid research work for profs? #AdjunctChat #auscasuals	4/8/14 16:12
@Comprof1	@KateMfD @rebeccagoodway I think it’s the same worldwide! Adjuncts not able b/c not motivated or not qualified #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:13
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 Although I’m also known to write angry, critical blogs/accounts of #hireded, student debt, and the 2-tiered campus 😉 #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:13
@fabianbanga	@KateMfD ah! educational insts run according to the models of private businesses…	4/8/14 16:13
	here is our topic again.
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@fabianbanga	@KateMfD sometimes	4/8/14 16:14
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@Comprof1	@KateMfD In US a line between adjuncts and researchers. Student adjuncts also (teaching or research assistant, not both) #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:14
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 I know, terrible. this is why always in solidarity	4/8/14 16:15
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@Comprof1	Q1 what are some of the barriers to you researching or completing research as an adjunct? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:15
@fabianbanga	@rebeccagoodway We have a lot to work on / I have similar topic #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:16
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 In Australia casual (adjunct) teachers often also pick up research assistant work. Paid, but not always credited. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:17
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 time, support #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:17
@Comprof1	#adjunctchat A1 For me it’s figuring out affiliation. Also lack of funding or even access to research projects. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:17
@fabianbanga	@KateMfD Many GSIs do this in the USA	4/8/14 16:18
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@KateMfD	@Comprof1 We have a piece coming out in CASA this week on the resume gap casual research assistance creates. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:18
@Comprof1	@KateMfD Can you be a postdoc to do the research job? My uni you need to be enrolled student. No post doc opportunities #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:19
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @KateMfD But I know of some adjuncts also who do it to get foot in door. Problem w/ minority contingent. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:20
@Comprof1	@rebeccagoodway In what context do you do research? Work? Colleagues (part of project)? Academics? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:20
@MirandaMerklein	The good news is that we may change the concept & elite social status of the intellectual/scholar by being forced into activism #Adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:20
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 Our post docs are granted funded and sometimes get RA funding in their grant. Benefit to casual RAs uncertain. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:21
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @KateMfD I have some friends who have been put on RFP to insure inclusiveness then dropped when funding comes in. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:21
@KateMfD	RT @MirandaMerklein: The good news is that we may change the concept & elite social status of the intellectual/scholar by being forced into…	4/8/14 16:21
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein Just wondering, how much time would you say you have to commit to writing each week? Do you work year round? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:22
@Comprof1	@KateMfD Some of the schools with large endowments do that in US also. I work for Public Uni so limited funding #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:23
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 @KateMfD It’s also about the institution: #adjuncts in bigger inst may get more support 4 research than TT in small U #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:24
@Comprof1	Q2 If we can’t get paid for research in academy what other options might there be to work on research as altac? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:25
@Comprof1	Q2 If we can’t get paid for research in academy what other options might there be to work on research as altac? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:25
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 Some weeks zero. On average, maybe 3 hours a week. More during “breaks.” Yes, I work year round and organize for AAUP #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:25
@fabianbanga	@rebeccagoodway Good, you can also use that learning and info for your own research #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:26
@KateMfD	Thinking: casuals/adjuncts with high teaching loads face some same problems as TT. Teaching eats research time. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:28
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein I suggest that you carve out a regular time that is sacred. Esp if it will help with your spirit. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:29
@fabianbanga	we devote so much time on teaching and committees then no time for research (only 24hs in a day) + need time 4 ur family #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:29
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein This will be an advantage for your students. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:30
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga I try to combine teaching and research. It’s been great when I’ve been able to pilot something w/ my students. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:30
@fabianbanga	Academia is not a friendly place for research if you have to teach, committees, conferences + your own personal time. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:30
@rebeccagoodway	@fabianbanga personal… time…? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:31
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga I wonder if in some cases adjuncts might have more research freedom because not having to conform to dept expect #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:32
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 Yes, especially if you are teaching in grad school #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:33
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 yes, definitely #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:34
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga Problem is time and money for adjuncts, not ideas. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:34
@fabianbanga	@rebeccagoodway : ) exactly! #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:34
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga Actually, I currently teach exclusively undergrad. They’re very open to trying new things (well, some are) #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:35
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 Yes. Hard thing to do when you’re underwater. Opportunity is an economic variable. V. Woolf was right about that one. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:35
@KateMfD	“@rebeccagoodway: this is a metaphor for my life http://t.co/5fdUooXtPR” #auscasuals #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:36
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein Is there any way you can get paid outside of academia for what you like to do? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:37
@Comprof1	RT @KateMfD: “@rebeccagoodway: this is a metaphor for my life http://t.co/5fdUooXtPR” #auscasuals #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:37
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga But foreign language depts can be difficult for research. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:38
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 My problem is that my thesis is too dense 4 undergrads so rarely teaches this topic / edteach is different; #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:39
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 I do like organizing. (Got that poli sci degree, too.) Full time organizing for one of the #highered campaigns maybe. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:39
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein This brings me to the next ?: Q3 What are some resources available for adjuncts that want to do research? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:40
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 No, a lot of projects http://t.co/akWQioE68x and also Stanford.	4/8/14 16:40
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@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 No, a lot of projects http://t.co/akWQioE68x and also Stanford.	4/8/14 16:40
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@Comprof1	@fabianbanga I teach communication & there is no way my students would understand my thesis! But I take concepts to work on. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:41
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 I am thinking about grants #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:41
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@Comprof1	@fabianbanga E.g. I teach computer mediated comm. students do a log on how they use CMC. Then I compare w/ workers (my thesis) #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:42
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @MirandaMerklein There are some grants at schools but also funding orgs/professional organizations #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:43
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @MirandaMerklein Hey, sorry for being so late (at an academic conference in Scotland). Intrigued with this question #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:44
@Comprof1	@JeffreyKeefer @MirandaMerklein conference fits into the topic? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:46
@MirandaMerklein	@fabianbanga @Comprof1 Might work for some tradit researchers with less courses. In CW, it’s about books published (Catch 22). #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:47
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @MirandaMerklein I also just started using http://t.co/ROeY8zcH6f. There are postings on grants, calls for papers #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:47
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein yes, always the case in literature	4/8/14 16:48
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@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein @fabianbanga Do you have a writing group you can join to help you reach your goal? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:48
@fabianbanga	@Comprof1 @MirandaMerklein do you have grant writers? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:49
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein @fabianbanga I just wrote a chapter for an encyclopedia of mobile phone use b/c I was part of consotium #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:50
@KateMfD	@Comprof1 q3 thinking that TT allies ought to be resources/mentors/listeners, but too often fail. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:50
@MirandaMerklein	@JeffreyKeefer @Comprof1 Lucky you! Love Scotland, http://t.co/DydLc3gwLT Never been. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:50
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein @fabianbanga One of the members was editing a book and asked me to write a chapter. Really helped to have supp #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:50
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein Everything goes back to capital #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:51
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@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @MirandaMerklein I was a grant writer before I started phd. We do have help, but I was grant writer when I was RA #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:52
@MirandaMerklein	RT @KateMfD: @Comprof1 q3 thinking that TT allies ought to be resources/mentors/listeners, but too often fail. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:52
@Comprof1	@fabianbanga @MirandaMerklein Problem is with org that require you to be part of institution (grants to institution not indiv) #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:53
@MirandaMerklein	@fabianbanga @Comprof1 We don’t even have copy paper at school 2. Maybe some working at the CC. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:53
@Comprof1	@KateMfD Perhaps, but also, how often do we reach out? Perhaps if we SAW them we could network for role in research project. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:54
@Blaise7	http://t.co/LQeDhLvV3w #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:54
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein I know about this reality	4/8/14 16:55
	@Comprof1 #adjunctchat
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein I know about this reality	4/8/14 16:55
	@Comprof1 #adjunctchat
@Comprof1	@KateMfD Most of my collaboration has been with TT who have found money for me. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:55
@JeffreyKeefer	@Comprof1 @MirandaMerklein The conference is on networked learning, so it may be related. #AdjunctChat	4/8/14 16:55
@fabianbanga	RT @MirandaMerklein: @fabianbanga @Comprof1 We don’t even have copy paper at school 2. Maybe some working at the CC. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:56
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein @fabianbanga We don’t either. (Actually don’t need it b/c copy machine is always broken). #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:56
@Comprof1	Well, it’s almost the end of out time. Any take aways? suggestions? directions? #adjunctchat	4/8/14 16:58
@MirandaMerklein	@fabianbanga @Comprof1 I’ve seen adjuncts crawl out w/outside help, re$ources. They usually have all the advice (class divide). #adjunctchat	4/8/14 17:01
@Comprof1	BTW, it’s http://t.co/ckw39oKHOx (I had the wrong ending). #adjunctchat	4/8/14 17:01
@Comprof1	@MirandaMerklein @fabianbanga Can you partner up with someone? writing mentor? Not as much to help w/ writing as direction. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 17:03
@Comprof1	Well, I’m going to sign off here. We won’t have an #adjunctchat next week, but there will be one the week after. The last I saw no moderator	4/8/14 17:06
@MirandaMerklein	@Comprof1 @fabianbanga For me, that is not a need. It’s a real trap that #adjuncts fall into with 6 fig debt. A predatory maze. #adjunctchat	4/8/14 17:07
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein when all these towers of illusion fall, the only realities we see are work and compensation. #adjunctchat @Comprof1	4/8/14 17:18
@fabianbanga	@MirandaMerklein when all these towers of illusion fall, the only realities we see are work and compensation. #adjunctchat @Comprof1	4/8/14 17:18
@MirandaMerklein	RT @fabianbanga: @MirandaMerklein when all these towers of illusion fall, the only realities we see are work and compensation. #adjunctchat…	4/8/14 17:19

#AdjunctChat Topic Apr 8 ~ Adjuncts Doing Research (with @comprof1)

The topic for the #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, April 1 is:

Adjuncts Doing Research

The chat will be facilitated by Virginia Yonkers @comprof1.

Background thinking, readings, and questions for today’s chat may be found at @comprof1‘s posting Adjuncts doing research Adjunctchat April 8 .

All are welcome to #AdjunctChat on Tuesday, April 8, from 4:00-5:00pm EDT.