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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Welcome to #MakeItReal! I'll be your host tonight wihle @MathDenisNJ is off. Please let us know who you are & how your year is going so far.

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Justin in PA. Tech Director just finishing a week of going 1:1 at our high school. Getting exciting! #Makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Eric, Sped/Math teacher, living and working in Brazil. #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

My year's going great other than lack of sleep! Hoping it settles down soon, but full speed ahead for now! #Makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Glad you can join us tonight, @JustinTech. Definitely exciting times going 1:1. Congrats! #Makeitreal

In reply to @JustinTech, @JustinTech

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Hi Eric! Thanks for joining us tonight. Looking forward to your insights tonight. #Makeitreal

In reply to @mr_hayes

BelenFesta Sep 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Belen Festa. English teacher in Argentina. Glad to be joining you! #makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Insight? Now, I am feeling the pressure. #MakeItReal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Very familiar with lack of sleep, too, Laura. I am hoping to get some more, but don't see it in my future anytime soon. #Makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

No pressure...well, sort of, LOL. #Makeitreal

In reply to @mr_hayes

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

We should start a club. The littletonosleep twitter club. #makeitreal

In reply to @WPMadden, @SteinbrinkLaura

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Ha! Neither do I, but hope springs eternal! :) #MakeItReal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Thanks for joining us, @BelenFesta Hope your year is going well. #Makeitreal

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RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Hello everyone! I'm Rusty May, Teacher Trainer and #ClassroomWhisperer #Makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I'm in, but I'm too tired to be an officer of the club. #MakeItReal

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BelenFesta Sep 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Sounds like lack of sleep is true for eductors worldwide... It's hard work... but I wouldn't trade it. #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:38 PM EDT

That could so be a thing! You can be president. I don't want the pressure to keep me up at nights. Haha. #Makeitreal

In reply to @mr_hayes, @SteinbrinkLaura

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Officer? This club won't be that fancy. #makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @WPMadden

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up in 1 minute. #Makeitreal

BelenFesta Sep 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

It is.. thanks... summer break is two months away... my body can feel it... #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Hi Rusty May! Thanks for joining us tonight. #Makeitreal

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SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Good. I don't have time for meetings either. :) #MakeItReal

In reply to @mr_hayes, @WPMadden

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

An honor to be here! #MakeItReal

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mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I know, right? If we weren't like make a difference and stuff, I would complain. 😜 #makeitreal

In reply to @BelenFesta

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q1: How can you help make whole-school assemblies more student-centered? #MakeItReal

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A1: So many assemblies are once and done. Let's go BDA style so that everything starts and continues on in the classroom! #Makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: I've been mulling this for 1 hour, and I am drawing a blank. Whole-school assembly is like the polar opposite of S-centered. #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q1: How can you help make whole-school assemblies more student-centered? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Great thought! #MakeItReal

In reply to @JustinTech

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A1: Ss need a role in the assemblies, to participate, or content that is presented engagingly or is very relevant or both. #makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1: I guess we should have conversations before and after about what the point of the assembly. Like a real discussion. #makeitreal

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A1 Ask Ss what they would like to talk about. Have an aloted time for that during the assembly. Make it a classroom project #Makeitreal

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

relevance is key! #Makeitreal

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mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I would love to see Ss being given more opportunities to speak instead of always the adults. Love student panels. #makeitreal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A1: Have Ss more involved, rather than passive participants. Get the band Ss to play music. Get Ss to come up more. #Makeitreal

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

or even ask Ss what they want in an assembly in the first place. Their wants and needs. Not ours. #Makeitreal

In reply to @RustyMayInc

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

My thoughts exactly. It's a great opportunity to give Ss a voice and actually embrace it! #MakeItReal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:45 PM EDT

I would love to see Ss being given more opportunities to speak instead of always the adults. Love student panels. #makeitreal
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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

This is so important. Love it. #Makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Now that's making it student-centered. #Makeitreal

In reply to @JustinTech, @RustyMayInc

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Agree 100% #MakeItReal

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JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Agreed. Most impressive assembly I've taken part in was a student panel! Very powerful. #Makeitreal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q2 coming right up... #Makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A1b: Guest speakers of emotional topics also need time after presenting to hang around and talk to Ss. They need the connection. #makeitreal

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

What did Ss want to discuss? #MakeItReal

In reply to @JustinTech

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I went to a teacher conference with student panels, The Ts left speechless. #makeitreal

In reply to @JustinTech, @RustyMayInc

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q2: How can we make whole-school assemblies more relevant to our 21st Century students? #MakeItReal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

This is so powerful. I've seen a few of these and left the same way. Ss can do so much more than we think. #MakeItReal

In reply to @mr_hayes, @JustinTech, @RustyMayInc

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Agreed. Allowing that time for connection is important. #Makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A2: I would love an assembly where ppl weren't speaking at the students, but there was real engagement. How about using tech? #makeitreal

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I bet. Ss choose what is relevant to them. If it's relevant, they're engaged. If they're engaged, they learn... and so do we! #MakeItReal

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mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

The Ss talked about what kept them engaged and what they wished they could change about the ed system. Very insightful! #makeitreal

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JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: Making connections on a personal level and extending the conversation. #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Exactly! Any ideas on what tech and how to use it? #Makeitreal

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BlackApple4edu Sep 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A2: Make it engaging. Just sitting and listening to someone present something isn't working. #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A2: Some topics are always relevant to Ss. Need to plan assemblies that inspire and motivate. UN Ambassador of Art was great! #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2: Knowing r Ss and what they are into could help. Poll Ss prior and use their ideas, interests, likes as part of the assembly. #MakeItReal

BelenFesta Sep 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Well, collaboration & team work are key elements in the 21st century, so have students work together coming up w/ assembly ideas #makeitreal

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A2. Again, relevance. Take the time to learn what they are interested in and make it the center piece (or all of it) #makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Wow! That would amazing to have seen that one. #Makeitreal

In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Absolutely! #Makeitreal

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SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Right. No matter the format, length, & comfort plays a part too, but if speaker is engaging or topic is, then all's good. #MakeItReal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Q3 coming up... #Makeitreal

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2: Invoke thought and give time for it to happen. Take time to share those thoughts even if it is just to the ppl near them. #Makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A2: Make links to how this will help Ss prepare for 21st century life. #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

It was. Brought instruments, painted with art class, was amazing for us rural Missourians. ;) #MakeItReal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q3: What are other alternatives to whole-school assemblies that would more effectively engage Ss? #Makeitreal

EduGladiators Sep 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

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mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A4: Edcamps!! #makeitreal

JustinTech Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: Special events. STEM Challenges, Distance Learning, Edcamps, Debates... #Makeitreal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

For Ss? Love it! #MakeItReal

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mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: School-wide discussions that happen in the classroom around a theme. #makeitreal

SteinbrinkLaura Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3: We've done segmented assemblies where a grade level or two attend at a time and it is tailored & more personal for Ss. #makeitreal

BelenFesta Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

We don't have whole-school assembl in my school in Argentina, just grade assemblies and parents are invited,so sts are engaged #makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Yup! #makeitreal

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RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A3 Fairs and community projects can work really well. #MakeItReal

LauraGilchrist4 Sep 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Hello #makeitreal & #ohedchat! Even though just sitting down & last 2 min (ha) of chat---I had to say hi @MathDenisNJ @drneilgupta!

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

We have few assemblies, but they are pretty boring. More adults talking at Ss. #makeitreal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

A3: Student created videos that are shared out to each classroom & family via soc media that can be viewed together. #Makeitreal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Nice! #makeitreal

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JustinTech Sep 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Agreed! Students will learn more by completing community projects and service vs hearing about it! #Makeitreal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Great ideas! #Makeitreal

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RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Before we say our goodbyes I would like to invite you all to my free webinar! Registration: https://t.co/k3o7wNUwU6 #MakeItReal

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 10:01 PM EDT

We have done that, and it was great! #makeitreal

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WPMadden Sep 20 @ 10:01 PM EDT

This chat flew by. Thanks 4 sharing tonight & please share how ur next assembly goes if you get a chance. Thanks again everyone! #MakeItReal

MathDenisNJ - Moderator Sep 20 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Thanks @WPMadden for hosting #makeitreal!!! Way to lead the way and share great ideas with the PLN!

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi Laura! Thanks for jumping in. #Makeitreal

In reply to @LauraGilchrist4, @MathDenisNJ, @drneilgupta

mr_hayes Sep 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Well done sir! #makeitreal

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JustinTech Sep 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Thanks @WPMadden for hosting #makeitreal Always a great time!

RustyMayInc Sep 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Very inspiring chat! Thank you so much @WPMadden for great moderation! #MakeItReal

WPMadden Sep 20 @ 10:01 PM EDT

This chat flew by. Thanks 4 sharing tonight & please share how ur next assembly goes if you get a chance. Thanks again everyone! #MakeItReal