#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday May 19, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome everyone it is time for
#DitchBook
Chat!
https://t.co/ZblreShOyk
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
@KarinHogen
That's the mark of a good blog! Thanks for checking in Karin! :)
#DitchBook
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Good Evening! My name is Morgan a preservice English teach in San Diego
#DitchBook
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Hello Everyone! My name is Reba - Educ Consultant w/Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt from Dallas, Texas
#ditchbook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Hi ! I'm Nicky from NJ. I teach 7th grade ELA and Drama. Super exited for tonight's chat with the awesome
@SEANJFAHEY
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@jghfoundation08
Welcome back Reba. Its nice to see you keep coming back!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@jghfoundation08
Hey Reba! Good to see you again tonight!
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Yay
#DitchBook
time. Mandi from MO, HS Math
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Good evening,
#DitchBook
friends! Evan Mosier, 6th Grade LA and Tech Integrationist from Davenport, Iowa.
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hey Morgan, You are from my hometown San Diego
#ditchbook
https://t.co/G5Ui8jvRFl
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Good Evening! My name is Morgan a preservice English teach in San Diego
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hi! Joy Kidd, 5th grade science in scenic and soggy Prosper, TX.
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Adam here, HS Bio teacher in Bangkok, Thailand - it's been a while!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
#DitchBook
Rayna from MA. Sitting in traffic in Miami beach.
drmcclard
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Lance, k-5 principal in Missouri
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
I'm Brian, deep in a ditch in Colorado where I teach MS students English.
#ditchbook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hello!! Kelsey from Tampa, FL. I teach kindergarten!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
Me too!
@SEANJFAHEY
is the bees' knees ... and so is this chat!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Seriously
@jmattmiller
do other chats get preservice Ts joining in? We seem to have many
#DitchBook
https://t.co/uYCKN4xHsD
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Good Evening! My name is Morgan a preservice English teach in San Diego
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
Woot! Mandi's here!
#DitchBook
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Good evening. Sandy Otto, checking in from MN. Thankful for such a creative and hardworking Team
#DitchBook
Looking forward to reflecting. 😊
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Yeah Mandi is Here!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/SK2CGhM3Jj
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Yay
#DitchBook
time. Mandi from MO, HS Math
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@emosier3
Hey Evan ... good to see you! Hope the school year is winding down smoothly!
#DitchBook
ccstechgirl
May 19 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hi
#DitchBook
! Kate, K-12 tech trainer from Indiana
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@msconroyeducate
Hey Morgan! Good to see you!
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
hi Brian! Long time no talk! (Thanks for the invite)
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Let's get going with Q1
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/oZxqe06oXP
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Glad to be here
@jmattmiller
and
@SEANJFAHEY
Always ready to ditch a book!!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/O5DrcySQ7R
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@jghfoundation08
Hey Reba! Good to see you again tonight!
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@SingerTeach
@SEANJFAHEY
It's the only chat I set an alarm on my phone to remember.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@sandyrotto
Hey Sandy! its always a better chat you youre present!
#DitchBook
gteacher88
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Hello, I'm Kate a fourth grade teacher from New York
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@jmattmiller
Grab them early and Ss benefit! Glad they're part of the convo!
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@sandyrotto
YAY! SandyQ!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hi
#Ditchbook
, Rachel, instructional coach from Bozeman, MT.
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A1 Much more of the kids DOING SOMETHING with content, instead of just taking notes on it.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hello everyone! I'm Sean a 4th grade T from Indiana and your moderator tonight!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A1
#DitchBook
discovered powers of Google keep and my maps to enhance learning and connect a community
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
I wish it were going smoothly! I'm busier now than all year! However, wouldn't think of missing
#DitchBook
!!! How's it 4 u?
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@sandyrotto
Agreed! Hi Sandy!
#Ditchbook
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@jmattmiller
@msconroyeducate
It's the perfect chat for pre-service Ts. Get 'em b4 they get sucked into textbooks.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@sandyrotto
@jmattmiller
@msconroyeducate
EXACTLY!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hey, look everybody ... it's
@Ajarn_Adam
! Adam's back!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
RACHEL!!!!
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1 Classroom is Ss-centered throuhg active and meaningful learning. Getting super into curriculum-based Genius Hour proj.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Wow ... see that everyone?
#DitchBook
has cell phone alarm status!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/l4dBiXNi2b
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@SingerTeach
@SEANJFAHEY
It's the only chat I set an alarm on my phone to remember.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Wow ... see that everyone?
#DitchBook
has cell phone alarm status!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/l4dBiXNi2b
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@SingerTeach
@SEANJFAHEY
It's the only chat I set an alarm on my phone to remember.
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:06 PM EDT
A1:
#DitchBook
has opened many, many doors for me in my teaching! Several ideas I've implemented now or can't wait to next year!
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 Basically re-working all of my classes partly because of
#DitchBook
and partly through the use of Google Classroom
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: Been moving away from TB for awhile but
#DitchBook
was the boost I needed to leave it entirely. Ss were more engaged & learning increas
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@emosier3
What are your favorite things from this year?
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Wait a sec ... doing
#DitchBook
in a ditch? I think you're going to rupture the space time continuum ...
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 Ditch That Textbook named & codified some things I was already doing loosely, honing what had been a vaguer vision.
#ditchbook
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: Students are becoming more engaged and like having teachers push their thinking. Ss are designing and displaying thinking
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1 For me it is definitely doing things differently & using tech, Im Always thinking what can I do now that wasn't possible b4
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Yes. Our science text was so awful we abandoned it years ago.
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
From
#DitchBook
, specifically for one, it's been my incessant use of Google Drawing for projects! And you?!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Hi Kate! Hey
#DitchBook
, Kate's pretty new to Twitter. Throw her some follows! :)
https://t.co/qM0en5iHJ2
gteacher88
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Hello, I'm Kate a fourth grade teacher from New York
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Far less risky than, say, crossing the streams. But there's always a time & place, right?
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1
#Ditchbook
is my ever-present reminder to be more innovative, tech-laden and hands-on!
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Hey, all! Krista from SE Michigan - 5th grade teacher A1: I have tried new things and allowed myself to fail.
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: haven't read yet. Starting in summer! Thankfully
@MrsHollyGerlach
had me ditch them a few years ago- so I'm in a good place!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
like a swift kick in the pants! huh?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/AhAthc4M5u
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: Been moving away from TB for awhile but
#DitchBook
was the boost I needed to leave it entirely. Ss were more engaged & learning increas
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
Would love to hear what your Ss are choosing to explore!
#Ditchbook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
I found that it also helps support instructional practices or innovative teaching "risks" with admins
#DitchBook
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1:
#ditchbook
has given validity and support for my unconventional "pirate" ways of teaching ELA standards. I found my people. 😊👍
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
#DitchBook
A1 Ss control their leaning. I just facilitate.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@emosier3
Getting prepped for a summer of conference/presenting craziness. It's my crazy life but I love it.
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Good answer, good answer - channeling some Family Feud here.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/dZxIghKCdn
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1
#Ditchbook
is my ever-present reminder to be more innovative, tech-laden and hands-on!
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Hi! Rashida - Division Level Instructional Coach from Fairfax, VA
#ditchbook
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
.
@JoyousScience
@jmattmiller
@SingerTeach
@SEANJFAHEY
Me, too!
#DitchBook
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Ryan, 7g SS T from CA. Just checking this out for the first time. Ditched my textbook last year and life has been fabulous since!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
LOL ... yes indeed!
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
Right on.
#ditchbook
has our back.
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Yes my Ss are creating so much more now & they are Engaged!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/F3URqwqfTZ
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:05 PM EDT
A1 Much more of the kids DOING SOMETHING with content, instead of just taking notes on it.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
Two good ones ... I approve of both! :)
#DitchBook
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: I have not yet purchased the book 😳 ...but it's on my list for the summer! Excited to be a learner tonight in chat ☺️
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Adam, if you haven't read the GAFE smashing blog posts, put that on your To Do list now that you're back!
#Ditchbook
https://t.co/AAUKYhWrKo
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 Basically re-working all of my classes partly because of
#DitchBook
and partly through the use of Google Classroom
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@emosier3
Great solution!! Do you have examples of your Google Drawing projects on a blog or something?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/HMMuwhe1jK
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
From
#DitchBook
, specifically for one, it's been my incessant use of Google Drawing for projects! And you?!
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Can't wait to see you at ISTE! Stoked to be a first-time attendee! Hope 2 even see some of these
#DitchBook
cool kids there!
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
#ditchbook
Mike from MD. EL media specialist
MacQueen_CJUSD
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 Ss are engaged in more meaningful tasks than just taking notes on the content.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
This has always been one of my hopes ... validating good practices by good Ts.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/6hCngumgMf
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 Ditch That Textbook named & codified some things I was already doing loosely, honing what had been a vaguer vision.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
We are planning a 2nd
#DitchBook
twitter chat this book study this summer!
@sandyrotto
@jmattmiller
https://t.co/fAWRJHC3AL
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: I have not yet purchased the book 😳 ...but it's on my list for the summer! Excited to be a learner tonight in chat ☺️
#ditchbook
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Class is flipped and fully gamified without the textbook. So much more enthusiasm for learning.
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
persevere!! You can do it!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Moving on with Q2
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/hzWko4MhsH
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
THIS is a great mindset to have!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/MGQ6EJQdFe
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1 For me it is definitely doing things differently & using tech, Im Always thinking what can I do now that wasn't possible b4
#DitchBook
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
.
@sandyrotto
That's a great description... "I found my people." I agree!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/K3EJqjsG1D
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1:
#ditchbook
has given validity and support for my unconventional "pirate" ways of teaching ELA standards. I found my people. 😊👍
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@sandyrotto
@jmattmiller
perfect! Then I'll be able to participate with more background knowledge
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
learned from the best!
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
Thanks Rachel, they're on my list! Will probably make a start after today's chat...
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
**CRASH** Hear that sound? It's Joy's textbooks slamming into a dumpster somewhere.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/S2aTZcG8Zz
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Yes. Our science text was so awful we abandoned it years ago.
#DitchBook
katlalex
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Kathy HS math T from Texas, dropping in tonight!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@zonie71
Hey Krista! Glad you made it!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2 Used
#YearInSpace
as hook for Ss to explore solar system > 11 x 17 Google slide poster to teach Ss and T some GAFE love.
#Ditchbook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2 Got the idea from
#DitchBook
to have kids create GooSlide stop-motion shows. They are addicted, and refuse to stop.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@Kelsey_Harrell
Three cheers for
@MrsHollyGerlach
! Sever the dependence on them early, I say!
#DitchBook
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
I had students create a "family website" for Rasin in the Sun characters with blog pages
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2
#Hyperdocs
!!!
#DitchBook
Where's
@KarlyMoura
;)
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Following you, Kate! Welcome to
@twitter
and best of all...
#Ditchbook
!
https://t.co/z222D0BHIK
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Hi Kate! Hey
#DitchBook
, Kate's pretty new to Twitter. Throw her some follows! :)
https://t.co/qM0en5iHJ2
gteacher88
May 19 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Hello, I'm Kate a fourth grade teacher from New York
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2
#DitchBook
Ss are constructing Rube Goldberg machines
https://t.co/HaX5krEq9S
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@sandyrotto
Indeed ... and we're glad you did!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
It definitely help me get going in that direction too! And now see the results is AWEsome!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/N309nHIC6V
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1:
#ditchbook
has given validity and support for my unconventional "pirate" ways of teaching ELA standards. I found my people. 😊👍
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: created a fully immersive role playing game in which Ss are now empire builders. Flipped the class so Ss do "recon" @ home
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Well...we kept them for a while so we could have a slope under our stream tables.
#DitchBook
dominic_pirrone
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A1 Besides making yellow look good? I guess I've learned to enjoy taking risks, discover new opps, &really enjoy what I'm doing.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
THAT is the way to do it, Rayna!
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: Used Google daily creating projects and diff inst for Ss. CYOA was the fav activity of the yr but
#hyperdocs
are on the way.
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2 Used DITCH principles to coax Ss to make crowdsourced study guides. Excited to share early steps at ISTE playground in June.
#ditchbook
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: Did a
#ditchbook
on our science curriculum and allowed Ss to create own boats and planes. MUCH more valuable!
https://t.co/igOTYX6CMS
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Moving on with Q2
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/hzWko4MhsH
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@RashidaJGreen
Hey Rashida! Thanks for checking in!
#DitchBook
thedullguy
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Me, at
#DitchBook
tonight. Too awesome a topic to stay away.
https://t.co/ysEcNAosbB
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: I did a lot of hands on and inquiry challenges to teach content!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/PJwpuVq4AH
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Love Rube Goldberg machines! Can't wait to watch!
#Ditchbook
https://t.co/OQDgAp3v0z
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2
#DitchBook
Ss are constructing Rube Goldberg machines
https://t.co/HaX5krEq9S
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@RyanDelaway
Hey Ryan! You are my kind of teacher! And my wife's too ... she loves middle school kids and SS as well!
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
I had my Ss make stop-motion animations of mitosis using modeling clay - worked very well!
#DitchBook
MacQueen_CJUSD
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 Incorporating hyperdocs into all subjects and utilizing Google Classroom to organize our "learning space."
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
I'm envisioning some sort of (drinking) game involving mentions of
#hyperdocs
and
#ditchbook
. Win, win.
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1 Going back to Q1 after post by
@sandyrotto
... I found my tribe in
#Ditchbook
!
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2
#DitchBook
just used my maps to map ghost towns and research. 24 Ss one map!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@emosier3
It will only be my second ISTE, so I'll be pretty new as well. Definitely have to meet there.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@mrterborg
Hey Mike!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Since
@KarlyMoura
isnt here using
#HyperDocs
! Using them has totally been a huge change for the better. A true success!
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Chat would be interesting by the end!
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@MacQueen_CJUSD
I don't have enough Twitter characters to count the ways I love Google Classroom.
#DitchBook
#gafe
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
@jmattmiller
An optimal use for textbooks!
#Ditchbook
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: On the side I teach adult education. We have used Google Classroom every class! It's awesome for Ss to collaborate & create
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@emosier3
@jmattmiller
Yay! I'll be there too! My first time also.
#DitchBook
#ISTE2016
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Google Classroom +
#HyperDocs
= match made in
#edtech
heaven
#DitchBook
https://t.co/CeVl5Mkjcs
MacQueen_CJUSD
May 19 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 Incorporating hyperdocs into all subjects and utilizing Google Classroom to organize our "learning space."
#DitchBook
katlalex
May 19 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2: we used lots of patty paper for transformations and special segments in HS Geom!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
I've decided to turn our common math task assessments into
#hyperdocs
!
@KarlyMoura
will be proud. :)
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Wow ... this is amazing. I'd love to hear more about this!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/8Q7H0E8aFo
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: created a fully immersive role playing game in which Ss are now empire builders. Flipped the class so Ss do "recon" @ home
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
Speaking of map fun, have you tried this site?
https://t.co/nlMzZFTMzh
Textbooks can't do that!
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Wish I were going to be at ISTE... Wld love to see!
#Ditchbook
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
@MacQueen_CJUSD
me too! It has totally transformed learning for me
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3 is about Failures!
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/6ff6imVpjj
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Another success is just teaching & getting Ss using GAFE & knowing how to do simple tasks
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
@KarlyMoura
I flip my classroom and I want to use
#hyperdocs
to make it better next year.
#DitchBook
dominic_pirrone
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Just following
@KarlyMoura
through the
#DitchBook
experience has been an honor. I've learned so much through her and her PLN.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@dominic_pirrone
Love to hear that!
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: Well did an entire self regulated unit of studies for WWII and Cold War units. Products were a digital portfolio & board game
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
If your Ss get Choose Your Own Adventure AND Hyperdocs, they are very fortunate!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/9Kol1BCjgZ
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: Used Google daily creating projects and diff inst for Ss. CYOA was the fav activity of the yr but
#hyperdocs
are on the way.
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@KarlyMoura
Probably a good time to share this again on Karly's behalf:
https://t.co/Q0WSnRKFQ6
#DitchBook
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: I tried toooo many new things at once. Should have stuck with the top 3 before trying more.
#lesson
learned
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: Not a complete flop but Ss DID NOT LIKE flip classroom. I think the interactivity of
#hyperdocs
will make it more meaningful.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@thedullguy
LOL ... glad to have you peeking in, Stephen!
#DitchBook
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2:
#ditchbook
Had science students participate in regular design think tank activities - no books allowed - Forced thinking/collaboration
polonerd
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
@jmattmiller
Looking forward to
#ISTE2016
. Haven't been there in a long time. Has different feel w/
#DitchBook
mentality
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3 Too much too soon in a grade 1/2 combo: Smashing
@BookCreatorApp
w
@seesaw
. Shared iPads presents unique challenges!
#Ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Saw many people mention
#hyperdocs
in Q2 did you see my hyperdoc Hangout on Air yet?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/KBLYCfdjtY
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Likewise. I've wanted to do something along this lines.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Wow ... check out those engaged kids!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/TsTgYJaVot
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: I did a lot of hands on and inquiry challenges to teach content!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/PJwpuVq4AH
katlalex
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: tried blogging in Geometry, needed more structure and support for Ss than I provided...
#DitchBook
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3: I learned that choice is not always a motivator. It stopped some Ss dead in their tracks this year. Working out the kinks...
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
#DitchBook
a3. Had to go rogue to get a lot done. System fails. Not me.
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
Or preliminary materials come to you for perusal via
#ditchbook
chat magic
https://t.co/kgAIkrYhA3
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
NICE! Thanks, Brian!!
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
@TTmomTT
Ha! All the mentions would keep you pretty busy!
#DitchBook
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
Just gave you a follow. You will love learning from Twitter
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
I tried blogging to. I even paced myself and did mini lesson for Ss. They never got the hang of it.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Y5YGSVw5g7
katlalex
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: tried blogging in Geometry, needed more structure and support for Ss than I provided...
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
.
@rachelmarker
Ss are studying parallel b/t myth and reality for research and action-oriented prj. Will send pict when loads
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Agree with
@rachelmarker
... that's an acceptable use for textbooks!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/6QPvQUeE0t
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Well...we kept them for a while so we could have a slope under our stream tables.
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@drmcclard
@EggersTammy
@hwebb100
@BethWadley
I would love to share! Inquiry is my passion- Ss learn best this way!
#DitchBook
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 Not taking the time to front load the "tool belt" necessary to utilize the tech tool
#DitchBook
scottmpetri
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
#ditchbook
Inspire your Ts to add more speaking & listening to their instruction.
https://t.co/jXdH2KOeZN
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Definitely. Google Classroom = less "tech"ing, more teaching.
#ditchBook
https://t.co/uslVE5SPwE
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: On the side I teach adult education. We have used Google Classroom every class! It's awesome for Ss to collaborate & create
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@KarlyMoura
Added bonus of
#hyperdocs
: provides outlet for some artistic/design creativity!
#Ditchbook
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@rachelmarker
My students use them as reference tools when I'm showing them
#primarysource
images, etc.
#ditchbook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 Tried to have Ss use Facebook as a learning blog - failed!
#DitchBook
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Q3: I love this graphic about mistakes! Hoping we have made stretch mistakes 😊
#DitchBook
https://t.co/MT6mwdpCEg
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Yes! lesson learn for next year!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/EPMuHORvBo
msconroyeducate
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 Not taking the time to front load the "tool belt" necessary to utilize the tech tool
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
.
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
I think we need an official
#DitchBook
meet-up at ISTE. WHat do you think???
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
.
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
I think we need an official
#DitchBook
meet-up at ISTE. WHat do you think???
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2 Currently - Plays &playwriting, Curriculum Genius Hour,
@breakoutEDU
, & I LOVE
@AngelaStockman
's writing expos
#DitchBook
#makingwriting
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@emosier3
YES! I would be disappointed if we didn't.
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3 Often didn't give enough time for students to play with apps before they had to use them "for real."
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Don't tell
@KarlyMoura
, but I need to familiarize myself with
#HyperDocs
more. Seems like it would be a game changer!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
@KarlyMoura
A great way to flip! So fun.
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Oh man ... if I could have learned about WWII and Cold War this way. Would have gotten me excited!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/7aTKAJ4XLy
mrrogers311
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: Well did an entire self regulated unit of studies for WWII and Cold War units. Products were a digital portfolio & board game
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3 Does a zebra have stripes? (My stripes nicely alternate failure & learning. Now, this mixed metaphor is going off the rails.)
#ditchbook
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Is there even an option! Heck yes we do!! That would be amazing! Complete with the bright yellow
#ditchbook
shirts!!
https://t.co/0I1nJ8snEd
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:20 PM EDT
.
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
I think we need an official
#DitchBook
meet-up at ISTE. WHat do you think???
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
This is what a Geometry class looks like when books are out of the way
@Lamb
https://t.co/PPdifv4f94
#DitchBook
sandyrotto
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A2: One of the best ways I
#Ditchbook
-ed this yr was through
#gamification
My Ss May side quest is to sell
#XPLAP
by creating infomercials.
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
My big mistake was trying to do it all. Read about it here in my blog post
https://t.co/EjxDuM1dQe
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
I found myself letting go of that.
#ditchbook
asking what's good for kids not me.
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3 Ss HATED Piktochart project. So different from other apps, not intuitive to them at all.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@zonie71
I did this too! Beginning of year one year, tried totally paperless + several new routines. Baaaaaaad idea.
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
.
@brianrozinsky
Great idea! Would love to see your instruction sheet for this one.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@emosier3
@TTmomTT
@jmattmiller
No Fair!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Time Travel? Here's Q4
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/RejzcjSonT
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
(A very
@KarlyMoura
sort of reply! We must be missing her... :)
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Excellent example of failing forward. Flip class didn't work, but Mandi's not giving up. Just learning.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/U68BcQApX2
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: Not a complete flop but Ss DID NOT LIKE flip classroom. I think the interactivity of
#hyperdocs
will make it more meaningful.
#DitchBook
RashidaJGreen
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
they're totally engaged and there is a sense of community. We all love it!
#ditchbook
mrrogers311
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3: Close reads with "film as text." Yup should have been great but too many stops & starts so I'll screencast process next time
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@polonerd
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
I'll bet! I will be looking for you, Sean!
#DitchBook
coachschutte
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3 struggle finding the balance between content and creativity and student freedom to choose
#DitchBook
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3: games motivate!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/30bD4wO6Gs
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@MacQueen_CJUSD
I LOVE Hyperdocs and so does
@KarlyMoura
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@emosier3
@TTmomTT
@jmattmiller
Last time I was there, other Ts I was w/ were so focused on vendor floor. I didn't understand it
#DitchBook
tranquilotravel
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
When my lesson flops it’s nearly always because I didn’t prep/plan enough. How many times till i learn?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/DotWpaaY9l
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3 is about Failures!
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/6ff6imVpjj
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: It's easily that I wish I would've discovered
#DitchBook
sooner!!! I can't wait to fully immerse myself and classroom next year!
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
@KarlyMoura
actually I that is a direct quote of myself =)
#DitchBook
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
We started working on a joint
#GAFE
Google Maps map.
#ditchbook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
I almost ditched the instructions, but not quite. Here's the rough cut of materials:
https://t.co/kgAIkrYhA3
#ditchbook
dominic_pirrone
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
I'll definitely read Sean, but feel I know where your coming from without doing so yet.
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3 Def. realized the importance of setting mini-goals and check-ins for middle school Ss to maximize success
#DitchBook
Ajarn_Adam
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
I let Ss choose their app for creating infographics etc - easel.ly is quite popular & intuitive it seems
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 Different is GOOD! Don't mask your non-conformity! The kids only benefit from your creative approach to teaching and learning!
#Ditchbook
brownie7612
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@Kelsey_Harrell
you will have to share I would love to do this with elementary students.
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@TTmomTT
@emosier3
We get to meet up at
@USMSpark
first. Reunion at
#ISTE2016
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3: not using TBs, S centered room, inquiry-Sometimes things go WAY left & not always prepared. Not failure- but learning curve!
#ditchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4
#DitchBook
invite Ss to offer more ideas of direction of learning.
burgessdave
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Hey
#DitchBook
&
#tlap
! Welcome the amazing
@forthekiddoes
to the world of blogging!! Definitely a blog to follow:
https://t.co/eHzNzhcfdc
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@hmsqueen
@jmattmiller
Did your Ss like it? Or was it more a of management thing? My Ss love
@PearDeck
#DitchBook
zonie71
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4: Give new ideas more purpose with structure that is comfortable and DON'T GIVE UP!!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@RashidaJGreen
Stretch mistakes. Love it! That graphic is a gem, Rashida!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@KarlyMoura
LOVE it!!
#Ditchbook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Change the pace, change the whole vibe. Wise.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/40slPxJQxV
mrrogers311
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3: Close reads with "film as text." Yup should have been great but too many stops & starts so I'll screencast process next time
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4: Ok, so I'm glad it's not a drinking game ;-) because I would have used
#hyperdocs
all year.
#DitchBook
@brianrozinsky
ParkersGeocats
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@TTmomTT
my Ss don't want it every day. They like having some variety.
#ditchbook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@tranquilotravel
Guilty.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
This is important. B/c kids are good w/tech, doesn't mean they know how to learn w/tech.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/IE4OdNHJKV
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3 Often didn't give enough time for students to play with apps before they had to use them "for real."
#DitchBook
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
I also created this last year:
https://t.co/rg4UyIK80m
https://t.co/1Cx4oNRAuy
https://t.co/yyRn31BL1e
#ditchbook
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: Not prepping Ss on how to collaborate and express their thinking. Ss are so use 2 responding to Ts questions, not thinking
#ditchbook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
I will too, now that I know better.
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4 Don't pay attention to negativity. My class=loud/energetic/weird. Going to take risks & do things differently from colleagues
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 19 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4: Make time to gamify one huge chunk of each unit throughout the school year. Do history more! Simulations are your best friend
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
May 19 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4
#DitchBook
use screen casting as a form of assessment
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@Ajarn_Adam
I haven't tried easel.ly-- I'l check it out.
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@SingerTeach
Great mindset, Nicky! I love it! That's something I still struggle with - breaking that barrier. Thanks to
#DitchBook
, I will!
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
Cheers to you, Mandi, and
#ditchbook
for chatting responsibly.
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
It's awesome! Thanks for sharing. :)
#DitchBook
RyanDelaway
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4: have students share their learning more often. S to S learning is amazing!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4: There's no "right" way to teach. Lots of good ways. Gotta find the way that's best suited for you and your Ss.
#DitchBook
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
This can make it worse, actually.
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
And the one thing we need to teach Ss is how to LEARN. They already know how to play school.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Pc36ZSp4NP
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: Not prepping Ss on how to collaborate and express their thinking. Ss are so use 2 responding to Ts questions, not thinking
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
@SEANJFAHEY
Either way,
@KarlyMoura
would approve. (She will later when she sees these tweets.)
#DitchBook
brownie7612
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
I am looking forward to using Google Classroom next year along w/ gafe tools in the classroom
#ditchbook
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@mrterborg
@rlfreedm
These look great! Look forward to checking them out in more depth later!
#Ditchbook
SkyWinings
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A3: Failures come w/ all Innovation & creativity!
#DitchBook
almost all yr in
#marineecology
- project based learning lost time; reevaluate
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Before we close here are some great ways to continue to reflect and Improve for next year!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Uv1bFMDrVw
RACzyz
May 19 @ 6:58 AM EDT
Ideas for Reflection & Improvement
https://t.co/HAJG0BmmJE
#4OCF
@Glennr1809
@bbray27
@DrSpikeCook
@LeeAraoz
@ASCD
https://t.co/wF4RF8sNHU
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
Totally agree!!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/lNdNNWNyM9
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:27 PM EDT
And the one thing we need to teach Ss is how to LEARN. They already know how to play school.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Pc36ZSp4NP
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: Not prepping Ss on how to collaborate and express their thinking. Ss are so use 2 responding to Ts questions, not thinking
#ditchbook
brianrozinsky
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4 Take a day off from skiing in January. Your knee will thank you. ;)
#ditchbook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: just to continue to STAY POSITIVE! I wouldn't change anything- it's all a learning opportunity for Ss and Ts!
#DitchBook
TheTechRabbi
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: Don't get caught up in the little things.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/gUdqjo3GrB
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
I would cut back on the tech some. Ss become to dependent on it. "what are we going to do? The wifi is down!" - Mr Fahey's Ss
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@RyanDelaway
Ryan, do you follow
@mrmatera
and
#xplap
? Seems like a perfect fit for you.
#DitchBook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
Need to invest in sound-proof classrooms! Dribbling basketballs - great for us, but not for neighbors
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
What?!? Ss actually show you what they know instead of regurgitating facts on paper. That's crazy talk. Keep it up!
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@mrterborg
@jmattmiller
How so?
#DitchBook
JudiHolst
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: Teaching speech for 1st time, I learned kids need fun warm up games to create classroom culture.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/qpT5K6qxxM
SEANJFAHEY
May 19 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Time Travel? Here's Q4
#DitchBook
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
@sandyrotto
@rachelmarker
@SingerTeach
@leadlaughlearn
https://t.co/RejzcjSonT
heystryker
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
I like the way you think
@rachelmarker
#DitchBook
#k12
#education
https://t.co/6O5ihq7Cia
rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 Different is GOOD! Don't mask your non-conformity! The kids only benefit from your creative approach to teaching and learning!
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jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@tranquilotravel
You and me both, Joshua.
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rachelmarker
May 19 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Agreed. We need to give Ss (and Ts!) time for play before we expect any evidence of lrng.
#Ditchbook
prosigndesignco
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@TheTechRabbi
#DitchBook
😂😂😂😂
jghfoundation08
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@mrterborg
Thanks for sharing!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/5rQprQy1Pn
mrterborg
May 19 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
I also created this last year:
https://t.co/rg4UyIK80m
https://t.co/1Cx4oNRAuy
https://t.co/yyRn31BL1e
#ditchbook
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@sandyrotto
LOVE this! What tool do you use to track points?
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jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Just followed. Will be checking it out! Thanks!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/0O3igJIePs
burgessdave
May 19 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Hey
#DitchBook
&
#tlap
! Welcome the amazing
@forthekiddoes
to the world of blogging!! Definitely a blog to follow:
https://t.co/eHzNzhcfdc
SingerTeach
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
I'm in the same boat. I love almost everything I see on Twitter. I get so gung-ho that I need to self-pace
#DitchBook
Kelsey_Harrell
May 19 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@jghfoundation08
I ALWAYS put it back on Ss. What do you think? Why do you think that?
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