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sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT

If you're looking for #DitchBook's 3rd annual book study, you're in the right place. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY

participatechat Jun 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #ditchbook by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/Nb8zYosqXB

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Good evening, #ditchbook gang!

BrookeKHudson Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Brooke Hudson from AL- library media specialist & AUM School of Education graduate student getting my Ed.S in Instructional Tech. #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey wonderful PLN, Mandi from MO, HS Math, limited by tweeting on phone tonight. Selfie with Matt is on my laptop. #ditchbook

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Krista from WI teaching 8th gr ELA. 🤓 #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Nice Twitter card #DitchBook

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey guys! Stella from KY here,7th Grade Science. #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi All! Cori from SoCal. Who knew I could earn bonus points for a #halffaceselfie w @jmattmiller? #ditchbook

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thanks! @canva to create. 👍🏻#ditchbook

In reply to @TTmomTT, @canva

MicheleCMueller Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi #ditchbook checking in from STL.

dr_riina Jun 15 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#educoach #edumatch #ditchbook #rsdchat #kidsdeserveit #whyiteach #teachersmatter #elachat #failforward #edtech #teachersdeserveit #tlap

dr_riina Jun 15 @ 9:43 PM EDT

https://t.co/rRX2d7EZiY Today is a good day for a good thing Another conference

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook peeps! Matt here, #ditchbook author/blogger/speaker. Coming to you from a McD south of Naperville IL. Excited to see you!

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Lance, elem principal in Missouri. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

That's 100 ditchpoints for you! #ditchbook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @jmattmiller

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Ryan from il fresh from 8th grade graduation #DitchBook

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi all! A A Ron Ditching in from TX. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Woot! Way to go @coriorlando1! #DitchBook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @CoriOrlando1, @CoriOrlando1

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook! Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA. Excited for tonight 😁

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

I've got more :) #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Cracks me up every time you use that GIF, Aaron! #DItchBook

In reply to @jaballin14

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Greatest skit ever! #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Do you earn points if you have a selfie with me, Miller?? 😂 #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:06 PM EDT

You'll be close to me #DItchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Here's tonight's #ditchbook Q1. It gets at the reason for ditching traditional and changing mindsets. @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up...#ditchbook

MicheleCMueller Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Happy to share that I'm returning to the classroom to teach 5th next year. #ditchbook #exciting

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hey all! Scott, 5th grade teacher from NJ. HUGE #ditchbook enthusiast although I could always use a refresher.

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @KarlyMoura, @SEANJFAHEY

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Agreed! Greatest ever! #DitchBook

In reply to @jaballin14, @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Awesome! Congrats! Sounds like you're excited about it. #DitchBook

In reply to @MicheleCMueller

bart_miriam Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#ditchbook Miriam. social studies tchr and dept chair from MD. New to twitter!

MrRogersTech Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Adam Rogers, Oklahoma City Public Schools, CTE Technology Resource Coordinator. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:00 PM EDT

If you're looking for #DitchBook's 3rd annual book study, you're in the right place. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I think some teachers are scared to not have the crutch. They like freedom & they say, "That's how I learned and I'm good!" #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Mike Shunneson. Richmond Schools, Richmond IN. Leader of Leaders #ditchbook

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Kelley Branch Cape Girardeau, MO 5th grade Teacher #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I got rid of textbooks years ago but pretty simple they were limited and not stimulated learning #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I dislike traditional textbooks because they claim to know my Ss without having met them. I know them, so I'm best qualified. #ditchbook

BrookeKHudson Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Often times teachers get locked into just the textbook and stop adding anything "extra" but we've gotten dependent on them. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1) Textbooks: Static. Inflexible. Out of date. Don't encourage collaboration. Heavy. Not engaging. Could go on ... :) #DitchBook

SenorG Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Looking 4 something different for PD? Try the Out-of-the-Box Teacher Summer PD Passport! https://t.co/VHXPlbIYjQ #ditchbook #edtechafterdark

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 We got rid of spelling textbooks a few yrs ago 🙌🏻they were SO DATED... 1 vocab word was floppy disc 🤣😩😵#DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Here's tonight's #ditchbook Q1. It gets at the reason for ditching traditional and changing mindsets. @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Welcome Miriam! Glad to have you in #DitchBook and on Twitter! PS: Twitter saved my teaching career. Great decision to join.

In reply to @bart_miriam

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1b: I dislike how outdated they become the moment they're printed. Our 10 yr old textbooks had Pluto as a planet. We #ditchbook those babes

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: lucky me! I am expected to teach kids, not a textbook! #ditchbook

mrnesi Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Well go on then... #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hey Adam! Welcome! #DitchBook

In reply to @MrRogersTech

tarheelbd Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Our reading book ripped everything great about story out. Threw in the vocab & focus skills & puked out what we have to use. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hey Mike! Good to see you! #DitchBook

In reply to @rcs2ndary1

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 when Ts call it "curriculum" and try to follow it front to back. Should use standards and T what students need while using DI. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

That's why I'm here, too. I reread #ditchbook and #TLAP and Book Whisperer and Well Spoken each summer. @erik_palmer

In reply to @sdtitmas, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @KarlyMoura, @SEANJFAHEY, @erik_palmer

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Jason Clark. Teacher. Indiana. Social Studies. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hey Sandy! #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto

lexie_schuman Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: There is no room for growth/creativity! Ts fear trying something new, but Ss at a young age yearn for something exciting!! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Here's tonight's #ditchbook Q1. It gets at the reason for ditching traditional and changing mindsets. @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

So much truth to this. We often do what was done to us. #DitchBook

In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @sandyrotto, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Two of my favorite podcasters! #ditchbook #houseofedtech

In reply to @mrnesi, @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hi Kelley! #DitchBook

In reply to @mrsbranchk

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#DItchBook

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

Miss_Dean Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1-We actually got a brand new curriculum this last year with a ton of digital resources so I feel lucky! #ditchbook

Nplus7Bot Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: lucky me! I am expected to teach kids, not a textbook! #ditchbook

art4ch8ng Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#ditchbook Andrea from az 6th grade ela

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

YES! This is HUGE! Why let textbook companies call the shots when they don't know ANYTHING about our kids?!? #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I dislike traditional textbooks because they claim to know my Ss without having met them. I know them, so I'm best qualified. #ditchbook

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Many are outdated and don't have relevant info. No way to engage Ss in content or develop actual interest in learning. #ditchbook

DMooreSpanish Jun 15 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Danielle Spanish teacher from Chicago #ditchbook

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks generally are out of date quickly and limited in use. Ts stick w/them because they have answers. #ditchbook

bart_miriam Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#ditchbook A1: teachers feel that textbooks are safe and easy, but one size does not fit all for learning!

Miss_Dean Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 we as a team created a ton of supplemental differentiated & engaging material to use with @googleclassroom & @Seesaw #ditchbook

MicheleCMueller Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Textbooks are old the moment they are created and they just continue to age. #ditchbook

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Well, I'm getting older and I KNOW I didn't learn to my fullest potential because I wasn't engaged. #ditchbook movement!

In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Here's one! #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Selfie time!!!!!! @jmattmiller 😁 #ditchbook #cuebold

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: I spent thousands on a two degrees in content and teaching for a bland textbook to tell me how to teach #blah #DitchBook

ruffteacher Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Teach 5th graders in KCK. Book on order. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Another 👍 #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator May 7 @ 8:42 PM EDT

And now it's over :( Thanks for making my #ditchbook dreams come true #cuebold! LOVED meeting @jmattmiller!!!!! He truly is "the real deal"

tarheelbd Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Part 2 Too many times they are used AS the curriculum instead of a tool Ss & Ts can reference. #ditchbook

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks aren't messy or noisy. Learning is happening when it's messy & noisy in my classroom! #DitchBook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 @jmattmiller says it best: textbooks are static. They may contain important info but they don't change or adapt to current Ss #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller

Ms_Woz Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 Limited in info. Too broad. One perspective #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Well, since you asked, @mrnesi ... Textbooks: Lacking creativity. Biased. Stuffy. Heavy. (Did I mention that?) Not interactive. #ditchbook

In reply to @mrnesi, @mrnesi

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: Children don't come in a box & neither should their education. Need to know our Ss to support them.https://t.co/OLEetsjJay #ditchbook

art4ch8ng Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#ditchbook A1: district wide we ditched textbooks years ago

burgessdave Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Jump into the #DitchBook Summer Book Study starting tonight and happening NOW!! #tlap #edtech #eduAR #KidsDeserveIt #sstlap #LeadLAP

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: because of the message it sends that were supposed to use the textbook to drive the curriculum and instruction. #ditchbook

jessicourtright Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#ditchbook Jessi in Sacramento, teaching 11th US history, psych, and coming SP18, sociology!

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @KarlyMoura, @SEANJFAHEY

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Thanks Stella! Honored to be in that high company! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @mrnesi

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Does this count as a selfie with @jmattmiller AND @burgessdave??? #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator May 7 @ 12:41 PM EDT

Look!!!! @burgessdave and @jmattmiller in the SAME room (kinda)!!! #SuperExcited #Cuebold #TLAP #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 I hate how cookie cutter txtbook lessons are. Just the same thing over and over and over and over BORING #ditchbook

Russ_Schwartz Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Makes no sense! #DitchBook

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: I spent thousands on a two degrees in content and teaching for a bland textbook to tell me how to teach #blah #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Another one! #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator May 7 @ 11:41 AM EDT

Day 2 of #CUEBold! Yes!!!!! #TLAP #ditchbook @burgessdave @jmattmiller

MrRogersTech Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks take the creativity out of teaching. Because we have always used them. #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

MrDsengclasss Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: We are changing out our books for the first time in 12 years. Only three people got to choose for the rest. #ditchbook Not a :) camper.

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hi Josie! That's right. there is no "average". We need to teach to the edges. No textbook can do that. #ditchbook

In reply to @Ms_Woz

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Holy cow ... are you serious?!? It was time to DITCH 'EM! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: textbooks can limit creativity and individualized instruction for Ss #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Like you need the ditchpoints, but here's 100 for you! #ditchbook

In reply to @KarlyMoura

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

My birth place #DitchBook

In reply to @jessicourtright, @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @KarlyMoura, @SEANJFAHEY

burgessdave Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I think it works!!! #DitchBook #creativitypoints #tlap

In reply to @KarlyMoura, @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

You bet! Glad to have you in the tribe! :) #GTTribe #DitchBook

In reply to @bart_miriam

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

You'll love it! #ditchbook

In reply to @ruffteacher

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

PREACH! :) #DitchBook

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: lucky me! I am expected to teach kids, not a textbook! #ditchbook

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Oh my word.... HAHAHAH Did the Ss have any idea? #ditchbook

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

TonySinanis Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

5 Leadership Lessons From Dad (new post): https://t.co/B4LNOwiLWO A personal reflection on leadership! #WeArePlainedge #DitchBook #LeadLAP

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Last one I PROMISE! #DITCHBOOK

KarlyMoura - Moderator May 6 @ 11:57 AM EDT

It HAPPENED!!!!!!!! We met in REAL life!!!!!!! #cuebold #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Nice Karly. So sad mine is in my laptop and it wouldn't connect to the restaurant wifi 😔 #ditchbook

In reply to @KarlyMoura

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

You both are rock stars and I suggest y'all to anyone who listens to my edu ramblings. #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @mrnesi

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Jason! Doing double duty in chats tonight! #INeLearn #DitchBook (Two great ones BTW ...)

In reply to @MrClarkIsChill

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

I'm hearing ya! #ditchbook

In reply to @mrsbranchk

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: My ability to give my Ss more choices in how to show me what they know! W/o tech, it's more limited. #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @TaraMartinEDU

burgessdave Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

#DitchBook #ShiftThis

MrDsengclasss Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: I am reading Shift This by @JoyKirr and rethinking many things.
In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @erik_palmer, @JoyKirr

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

100 #DitchPoints! (Which one was that? The coffee house, I think??) #DitchBook #CUEBOLD

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Here's one! #ditchbook
- KarlyMoura - Moderator May 7 @ 8:28 PM EDT
  
  Selfie time!!!!!! @jmattmiller 😁 #ditchbook #cuebold

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

RIGHT! #DitchBook

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: I spent thousands on a two degrees in content and teaching for a bland textbook to tell me how to teach #blah #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I need to read that one. I love @JoyKirr and her passion for students' passions. #ditchbook

In reply to @MrDsengclasss, @jmattmiller, @burgessdave, @erik_palmer, @JoyKirr, @JoyKirr

DMooreSpanish Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 digital tools for exit slips give quick personal feedback. way better than paper #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: what haven't I gone digital with. My biggest have @tickleapp @Seesaw and @flipgrid great learning and engagement #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Did I miss something about @jmattmiller selfies? Wooo! #ditchbook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I just threw out my college textbooks when I realized I haven't looked at them in my 4 years as a teacher. #ditchbook

In reply to @MrClarkIsChill

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Yup! That was day two dinner 👍 #ditchbook #cuebold

In reply to @jmattmiller

BrookeKHudson Jun 15 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: I've started using #GSuite and student devices. No more copies & they have freedom and flexibility in their products. #ditchbook

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2b: I love how some Ss love comics in G Draw, or an Adv Story in Slides or a poster on paper. All Ss have the ability to succeed!#ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @TaraMartinEDU

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

WOW. Love that! How has it gone? #DitchBook

In reply to @art4ch8ng

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Google Apps for days!!! #ditchbook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Student choice!! Yes! #ditchbook

In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @sandyrotto, @TaraMartinEDU

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Ts use Quizzez, Kahoot for formatives and adjust, Khan academy, Google Classroom to Stream line, Fluberoo to help grade #ditchbook

Ms_Woz Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Quizizz for digital assessment and Flipgrid for quick assessments/reflections #ditchbook

Miss_Dean Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 our textbooks were digital, but also using @EpicKidsBooks @Seesaw @googleclassroom @sumdog @zearned collaborating w/colleagues #ditchbook

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

LAWD. I don't even remember those things.... Just playing. #iamthatold #ditchbook

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

art4ch8ng Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

#ditchbook A2: google hangouts, stop motion videos, Google classroom... So much!! Only use paper if the net goes down!

MrRogersTech Jun 15 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Social media. Ss use it everyday all day. I need to learn how to use it with them. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

lexie_schuman Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 Using Google products helps w/collaboration. Let alone using Mimio Mobile or the plethora of apps for Ipads!! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 I made an iBook with the book text, interactive questions, character maps, note taking tools all embeddd in the file. #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

StanekCLMS Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

What is easier about going digital? Collecting data and sorting it for assessment and planning! #ditchbook

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

If they haven't stayed relevant or needed, HS textbooks shouldn't even be printed #DitchBook

In reply to @sdtitmas

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Least they didn't make a #3Dprinting joke #DITCHBOOK

In reply to @ItsMrsPenrod

MsSLNorth Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Jumping in late! Shari from TX, AP Human Geography Teacher #ditchbook

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: in my role I have gone totally digital with Gsuite to increases productivity and efficiency. #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 #HyperDocs, HyperDocs, and HyperDocs! Love their new tag line. "Be a designer, not an assigner" #ditchbook

bart_miriam Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

#ditchbook Started using g suite this year, love collaboration, instant feedback, and not taking stacks of papers home!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 Integrating the 4C in digital lesson design with #hyperdocs! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

There's 100 ditchpoints for you, Sean! #ditchbook

In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller

BrookeKHudson Jun 15 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Yes, Yes, Yes! I love HyperDocs! #ditchbook

In reply to @SEANJFAHEY

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: GSuite has opened up collaboration, @PearDeck and others have enhanced convos and thinking.#ditchbook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 Going digital has made editing & revising much more fluid for my 5th grade writers. No rough draft, 2nd draft, final drafts. #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @TaraMartinEDU

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#YASSSSSSSS #ditchbook

In reply to @TTmomTT

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Using @GoogleForEdu Ss can easily hit the 4Cs. Flip Bloom's on it's head & start w creating...ramps up the rest. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

MicheleCMueller Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 Google Classroom is a game changer, and look forward to getting student feedback via @flipgrid #ditchbook

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Supplying meaningful feedback with tech is more efficient. #ditchbook

MsJachymiak Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: I have used google forms as exit tickets to gather student feedback. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2 for tonight's #DitchBook book study talks about going digital. Add any #booksnaps you create here https://t.co/KFFX6X24u2 @TaraMartinEDU

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

WOW. Sounds like a recipe for DISASTER. #DitchBook

In reply to @MrDsengclasss, @sandyrotto, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Love both of those! #ditchbook

In reply to @Ms_Woz

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Ooh ... "teach to the edges." That's poetic, Cori! #DitchBook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @Ms_Woz

massignmenthelp Jun 15 @ 10:19 PM EDT

9 Questions to Ask Before you Hire an Online Tutor https://t.co/5mJEHwgRGc #ditchbook #moedchat

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Alright @jmattmiller do I earn extra points for a 2nd #halffaceslefie WITH a #ditchmug? #ditchbook

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I'm a work in progress but my Ss fav was creating a Kahoot for their classmtes 2 play!Create ? find answer, create distractors. #ditchbook

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

#ditchbook hi hope not too late popping in from India...

MsSLNorth Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Having Ss submit work electronically via G-Classroom saves me tons of time and makes it portable. #ditchbook

StanekCLMS Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Ditch the flash drive, use the Google Drive #ditchtheflashdrive :) #ditchbook

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@Kahoot is awesome and I like @quizizz too!#DItchBook

In reply to @drmcclard, @Kahoot, @quizizz

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Glad to join in tonight. #Ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Paper and books didn't get my students in one on one conversations with experts (lack of better word. It's June), skype did #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Sorry if I haven't welcomed you to tonight's chat. #ditchbook is on fire tonight.

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Never too late. Ditch on in! #DitchBook

In reply to @MsSLNorth

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Love love love. Now if we could get the ADULTS to jump on board. It's a big change, I just know they'll love it once they begin.#ditchbook

In reply to @StanekCLMS

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

More meaningful and likely more timely. #ditchbook

In reply to @rcs2ndary1

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Wish I could take credit. It's from "Myth of the Average": https://t.co/1AUSXmDB03 #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @Ms_Woz

GOBlees Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A1: Txtbk is deeply boring+not relevant. Subversive solution: criticism of txtbk as starting pt for inquiry. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Just 50 ditchpoints, Cori. :) #ditchbook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @jmattmiller

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: Google classroom saved my soul during a sickness stretch! Emailing kids is powerful to! Building relationships! #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Ha! https://t.co/1AUSXmDB03 Here it is!! #designtotheedges #ditchbook

In reply to @Ms_Woz, @jmattmiller

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Exactly #Ditchbook

In reply to @sdtitmas

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

#ditchbook A1. Textbooks can be one of the resources, it leads to dependency and rote learning

MrDsengclasss Jun 15 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: I have used HyperDocs, PDFs, audio, and whatever I can. :) #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @TaraMartinEDU

SoperWritings Jun 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2 - have to give an SGO exam (ugh). Automated the process & scoring w Google Forms - data generation done automatically! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q3 is on deck in one minute. #ditchbook

StanekCLMS Jun 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Ditch a bunch of messy papers #ditchbook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT

What a concept... ha! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2 For sure @Seesaw is a huge gamechanger too. Love the family connection AND you can upload from drive! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#flippedblooms @jcorippo #ditchbook

In reply to @GoogleForEdu, @jcorippo

SEANJFAHEY Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2 Going digital allows for almost instant feedback!!!! #ditchbook

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#ditchbook A2 Google apps and Microsoft office offer a variety of platforms to engage and collaborate for Ss & Ts. That makes learning fun

PrincipalNyberg Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

a2. I'm fighting with my school board a little on this one. Got a ton of pushback for putting our school handbook online. :( #ditchbook

AssignmentHelpN Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity https://t.co/eKYjqIB7tc #ditchbook #moedchat

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I should bring up my @USMSpark from last year. #DitchBook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @jmattmiller, @USMSpark

MicheleCMueller Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

What device do you use with @Seesaw? and do you use free version? #ditchbook

In reply to @KarlyMoura, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

MrRogersTech Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: How many jobs do you know that the works (S's) are made to sit in a room and memorize facts. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Love @Seesaw for Ss voice & creation as well. #ditchbook

In reply to @KarlyMoura, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Ipads and Chromebooks and yep the free version 👍 #ditchbook

In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @Seesaw

Miss_Dean Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 preparing our SS is no longer just teaching content but teaching SS how 2 learn, problem solve, create & innovate #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@Seesaw iPad #ditchbook

In reply to @MicheleCMueller, @KarlyMoura, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

Ms_Woz Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 when teaching for compliance and rewarding for it yes. Working world wants innovative thinkers #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

MsJachymiak Jun 15 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: I attended a conference today, and we discussed how many students know how to comply. That should not be the focus #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @burgessdave

tarheelbd Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 School Vs. Learning by @gcouros. What are we teaching our students? Why are we teaching? #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Craig, edtech instructional coach from Texas hopping in late after celebrating my 5 year old's B-day today #ditchbook

jaballin14 Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: All too often school is: sit here, listen to this, answer this, graduate. Real life is not like this. It's complex. #ditchbook

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: I agree completely. Ss DO not need to know how to take a formal test in "real life". LIFE is a test! Let them explore. #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @burgessdave

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2b: Screencastify, #mysteryskype, @RecapThat, Skype guest speakers #ditchbook

BrookeKHudson Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: Today's learners need out of the box. The workforce needs that. We need problem solvers, designers, and innovators! #ditchbook

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: School has forever killed creativity. Look at a kindergartener's curiosity vs. a S in High School. #ditchbook #ComplianceOrEngagement

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 #ditchthathomework that is all ... #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @burgessdave

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I guess I'll share my "selfie" with @jmattmiller too @SEANJFAHEY. 🤥😜 #ditchbook

ItsMrsPenrod Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 Majority of jobs are asking you to CREATE vs. comply. If school isn't guiding you how to create, who will? #Ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

MsSLNorth Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: We have to totally rethink the way we do school...desks in rows, traditional texts, lecture-driven do not = creation! #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: of you aren't using authentic and real world learning Ss will not succeed outside the classroom #DITCHBOOK

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: My kids & myself "played" school well. But there is 0 stickiness. Quote from son "I just learn stuff for test & forget." #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

craigklement - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: I was good at playing the game of school, even in college. Had no clue what I was getting into on my first day of teaching #ditchbook

SoperWritings Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 -give Ss opportunities to grapple w & solve real world problems rather than old school artificial ones https://t.co/nf7WnG7ynm #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Ohhhhh lots of #ditchpoints!!! #ditchbook

sdtitmas Jun 15 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 #ditchthathomework that is all ... #ditchbook
In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @burgessdave

art4ch8ng Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

#ditchbook A3: loaded Q! Does school prepare students for anything other than how to play the grade game? Or the compliance game?

MsJachymiak Jun 15 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: Standards based grading is one way to fix this issue because it separates behaviors from academics #ditchbook

In reply to @sandyrotto, @jmattmiller, @SEANJFAHEY, @KarlyMoura, @burgessdave

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

I guess I'll share my "selfie" with @jmattmiller too @SEANJFAHEY 🤥😜#ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

a3. It's funny how our "business" is crying for creative thinkers, yet our structure makes it so diffucult to do that... #DitchBook

rcs2ndary1 Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

#DitchBook From #CanvasCon @levelupteacher Look at these faces of students. #Gamification

rcs2ndary1 Jun 12 @ 2:43 PM EDT

When was the last time you got these reactions in your classroom? #CanvasCon #Engagement

craigklement - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Howdy! How was yalls extra Apple training? #ditchbook

In reply to @MsSLNorth

Stella_Pollard Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

This answer is beautiful and absolutely perfect. LET US HELP THEM! #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

a3. It's funny how our "business" is crying for creative thinkers, yet our structure makes it so diffucult to do that... #DitchBook

tishrich Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Hey #Ditchbook ! Jumping in late...Tisha HS Culinary Tr Medford, OR

SteinbrinkLaura Jun 15 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Life requires=adapt, change, problem solve, collaborate, communicate, fail, and try again. School often=chptr, qs, repeat.#ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A2 Definitely @flipgrid. Huge game changer for amplifying student voice! #ditchbook

flipgrid Jun 15 @ 6:30 PM EDT

""The opportunities to utilize this platform with your class are endless." - @KarlyMoura #FlipgridFever 🔥 Read more: https://t.co/xuI6KtjN2z

CoriOrlando1 Jun 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: Ss need to be prepared for fast moving change = pivot, course correct, agility. "Game of school" is NOT that. Let's fix it. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

mrsbranchk Jun 15 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: School is so fun @capecms because we teach each kids! Bowling trip, Amazing Race, Dance Party, Whoop Whoop Wagon! Its doable! #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3 Game of school Ss give minimum effort to get Ss desired grade As employee "what's the least I can do & still get paid?" Bye 👋 #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: when Matt talked about routine and the research of how the workforce is getting away from routine, opened my eyes. #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

a3b. Getting Ss to not play school ain't nothing. Try getting your Ts to not play school. Then try Central Office #adminproblems #ditchbook

drmcclard Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3 A great example is the story my supt. told of one of our Ss that created @dog_rates. #ditchbook

art4ch8ng Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

#ditchbook A3: listened to a past student speak about how her intense trig/calc class was never used in life, but she learned perseverance.

MrClarkIsChill Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: The game is built on everyone knowing what to do. T's can ruin the game by saying "I don't know" and modeling how to learn. #DitchBook

MrRogersTech Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: Ss and Ts need to know that they may not succeed in life. They might just get by. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 15 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Next-Q3,where our #DitchBook study leads us into a discussion about the "game of school" @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @burgessdave

ApraRalli Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

#ditchbook A3. School can be progressive in its approach to open the windows of classroom child's mind. Ts need to be trained& open minded

tishrich Jun 15 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A2: Google Classrrom, 1:1 iPads, video creation, appsmashing #Ditchbook