#symchat Archive
#symchat conversations focus on classroom integration of SymbalooEDU, the educational version of Symbaloo developed for students, educators and schools.
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Greetings /ers. How's it going 😊
Sylvia from PA. So happy to be here talking about the wonderful Lesson Plan format and differentiated learning!
Hello ! Thank you for joining us tonight!
Hello ! Thank you for joining !
doing well, on phone passenger in a car. Short tweets. 😀
We will start with some questions in a moment or two! We will use the Q1 A1 format.
Starting now! Come to discuss Lesson Plan format on
Q1 Have you heard of or used Symbaloo Lesson Plans?
What's up /ers! Emily from Texas
Hello ! Just fired out the first question!
A1) Yes, have ideas for more lessons.
Great ! Who is "we" Are you using as a faculty?
A1 I have started with my 4th graders. I hope to introduce it to the faculty soon.
Have you used Lesson Plans yet ?
Hi, symchat friends! Cristol, librarian from Chattanooga, TN.
Hello ! Welcome! Have you used Lesson Plans yet?
I haven't tried Symbaloo lesson plans yet.
That is okay. You will want to after you check it out!
Q2 What are you doing to implement differentiated learning in your classroom?
A2) create options for Ss to reach same learning outcome.
A2 There are many ways to implement it! Flexible grouping, giving choices to Sts and learning centers
Yes! Can you share some of the options you give students? https://t.co/HyJBNeclBW
A2) create options for Ss to reach same learning outcome.
Process essay has option to create a
A2 Creating micro learning labs. Gr8 way to get all to try hands at what wks best for them with same objectives for all
Great! As always, thank you for sharing your great ideas, Barb! https://t.co/1DhGHQa1FW
A2 Creating micro learning labs. Gr8 way to get all to try hands at what wks best for them with same objectives for all
Q3 What are some ways you can enable differentiated learning using lesson plans?
This year Seniors HS / College.
Different learning paths on the lesson plan creator help differentiated instruction
A3 within those micro labs, Ss get to go on quests, scavenger hunts, many w/ qr codes. Most on mobile devices
A2: I offer a wide variety of maker stations.
That sounds like so much fun and hands-on, engaged learning! https://t.co/uhz2R6lWYg
A3 within those micro labs, Ss get to go on quests, scavenger hunts, many w/ qr codes. Most on mobile devices
A3) Honestly, not sure. The lesson plan tools stretches your thinking, got some work to do to test ideas.
Part of my summer will definitely be learning more and seeing the possibilities of Lesson Plans https://t.co/T4X3Ivy2Xa
A3) Honestly, not sure. The lesson plan tools stretches your thinking, got some work to do to test ideas.
Q4 What are some alternative ways to use the lesson plan creator within the classroom?
Lego's, Keva blocks, and magnatiles, Littlebits, Sphero, Cubelets, Coding and more...
Can someone help, someone said you can have more than 1 question on a tile, but can't figure out how to get a second Q for a tile
Fun stations! I bet your students love them https://t.co/SosVwZObKL
Lego's, Keva blocks, and magnatiles, Littlebits, Sphero, Cubelets, Coding and more...
., can you help with this question? https://t.co/OheiDlmzKW
Can someone help, someone said you can have more than 1 question on a tile, but can't figure out how to get a second Q for a tile
A4) I have an idea for a "story" idea... Chose your adventure thing...
That sounds neat. Please share after you worked it out! https://t.co/Ai53OwPF6F
A4) I have an idea for a "story" idea... Chose your adventure thing...
A4 getting the Ss to create research and other activities for their peers to try out. My idea of differentiated flipped
and a nice idea indeed! https://t.co/RCAKfh8DN5
A4 getting the Ss to create research and other activities for their peers to try out. My idea of differentiated flipped
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Q5. In what way have you gamified your classroom & personalized learning techniques?
I know can answer this in many ways! https://t.co/2ORPm7FHxB
Q5. In what way have you gamified your classroom & personalized learning techniques?
Are you using lesson Plans ?
A5) I created a reading game two years ago. I use game elements in different ways throughout the year.
Q6. How can gamification of education be useful for students in the classroom?
I only made the one Lesson Plan but want to do more this summer
adding levels , badges, XP points, extended time to complete assignments add choice
A5 think my A4 was somewhat in reference to this. Once Ss create learning act. and engage others. Classroom interactive boardgames
A6 I have seen the interest of some struggling students increase through gamification
Thank you for sharing! https://t.co/ZrLN8crzbY
adding levels , badges, XP points, extended time to complete assignments add choice
A6 😊 think I'm anticipating the questions. My A5 was in regard to that too.
A5. . I am sad to say that is going off line forever this summer. It has been my favorite way to gamify my class.
That is okay! I'm happy you are sharing and participating! https://t.co/1Kp39C0QFv
A6 😊 think I'm anticipating the questions. My A5 was in regard to that too.
Determine desired outcome can be used and assessed.
That is sad to lose a tool you like so much!
Q7. What elements of gaming can we use for educational purposes?
Check out: C.A.R.S. Evaluation Lesson: https://t.co/HjwRRIPRAP
I hate it when a fav tool goes away. But a sad norm of using tech.
It does seem to happen often https://t.co/AYGJM0r948
I hate it when a fav tool goes away. But a sad norm of using tech.
I want to delve more into it this summer
A7) just my opinion, but the reset, try again, aspect allows students to engage in content until they reach mastery.
I remember making a lot of webmixes the summer I found out about . Will do also for lesson plans https://t.co/B2fUeHwEwS
I want to delve more into it this summer
Q6 . Kids love games, earning badges and socializing. Add learninf to that and voila! Education!!
So true! https://t.co/osaHJFPm3Y
Q6 . Kids love games, earning badges and socializing. Add learninf to that and voila! Education!!
Q8. What are your initial thoughts on and your students' reactions after using Symbaloo Lesson Plans?
A8 My students loved it. We don't have a lot of different tech opps, but and lesson plans are keepers!
A8) they liked it, but not comfortable because they came from traditional environments.
I think lesson plans will help move from the traditional to the present pretty easily https://t.co/49piW4gBuP
A8) they liked it, but not comfortable because they came from traditional environments.
I wasn't able to let them use it b/c the iPads didn't read the youtube videos. We did it as a group.
Just like they ask if I have a webmix for a particular unit, they now also ask if I have a lesson plan, lol
There is a whole mindset and training that goes with going from traditional to digital learning
Is there a way around this ? https://t.co/iZrJEhLyBn
I wasn't able to let them use it b/c the iPads didn't read the youtube videos. We did it as a group.
Q9 Do you have any Lesson Plans t0 share?
A9) no on phone, still traveling.
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Sylvia, I need a weekly reminder! Love Symchat
Thanks everyone for joining tonight! Special thanks to for hosting! See you all next week at 3 PM PST.
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