#engsschat Archive
Last Monday of every month, #engchat joins #sschat to form #engsschat. Stephanie Sukow leads this effort and her help is greatly appreciated.
Monday June 26, 2017
7:00 PM EDT
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to our awesome host for tonight,
@MrFritz8
! Can't wait to talk "Creative Planning &Lessons We've Always Wanted to Teach"
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#engsschat
! Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you teach, etc.
participatechat
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#engsschat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/4u2c9PFI7m
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Excited for first
#engsschat
or
#sschat
in general. 6-8 Social Studies Teacher in Lancaster, PA here!
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Hi
#engsschat
, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us today! Welcome to
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Don't forget - tonight we’ll be using the combined
#engsschat
. Check out the questions here:
https://t.co/XQtpIShN4O
#engchat
#sschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
We’ll also be following the Q1/A1, A2, A3 format. Don’t forget to use the combined
#engsschat
!
#sschat
#engchat
#edchat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hello! I'm Alex, a MS/HS ELA teacher from Michigan.
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi! David, music educator who utilizes much English & Social Studies content in Music Appreciation courses, from SC.
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS. Always looking for creative & engaging lesson ideas.
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Excited to join
#engsschat
. I am a grad student at UGA and teach in Hall County Georgia!
#edms7030
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Happy Monday, Bill! Glad to have you with us as always. Hope you're having a great summer.
#engsschat
In reply to @classroomtools
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi all! Melissa from Nebraska, 11-12 ELA. Ready to chat about Summer PD!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi, Alex! Thanks for joining
#engsschat
tonight.
In reply to @Alex_Milton6
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hi
#engsschat
! Jacqueline, NJ social studies teacher, joining the chat.
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Excited about my first
#engsschat
. Casey Moore from Alabama- AP and high school English
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
I am. Same wish for you, Steph!
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Dave, glad to have you with us! Welcome to
#engsschat
.
In reply to @stephensonmused
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Ditto, Chris!
#engsschat
In reply to @CHitch94
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Same! Excited to learn the potential I can bring to my classroom!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Glad to have you with us tonight! Welcome, Jessica.
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Aspiring English teacher in GA ready for my first twitter chat!
#engsschat
#edms7030
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Heya Alex! Love seeing your face show up in chats :)
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @Steph_Sukow
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hello everyone! I'm Michelle from AL
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hi, all! Mary-Owen, 7th grade social studies teacher from
#growMaury
in Tennessee. Been reading
#HarryPotter20
all day!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Glad to have such an awesome, co-moderator! Hi,
@CHitch94
. I love
#engsschat
Mondays.
In reply to @CHitch94, @CHitch94
Lady_Jeanna
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hi! I am Jeanna from Iowa. I am currently in school and will be student teaching in January
#engsschat
!
#sschat
#engchat
#edchat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Right back at ya! :)
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow, @Steph_Sukow
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
I teach high school social studies through comics and pop culture whenever possible
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Welcome to
#engsschat
, Melissa! Glad to have you here.
In reply to @mpilakow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Jacqueline, thanks for joining
#engsschat
tonight!
In reply to @jacq_mccarthy
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Welcome! You're in the right place for PD and collaboration! Share with your peers!
#engsschat
In reply to @Lady_Jeanna
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
I see a lot of Dawgs in here tonight. UGA alumnus here! Is this for your grad school class
#edms7030
?
#engsschat
Lady_Jeanna
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
This is only my second twitter chat.
#engsschat
!
#sschat
#engchat
#edchat
In reply to @MrsLFMcHugh
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Welcome to
#engsschat
. Glad to have you with us!
In reply to @chhsmoore
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hi! 6th Grade ELA teacher and Grad Student at UGA
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Welcome to your second twitter chat!
#engsschat
In reply to @Lady_Jeanna, @MrsLFMcHugh
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
We will have our first question coming in a couple of minutes. Excited to have you all here!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Always great to see new faces to the craft! Thanks for joining us, Laura!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrsLFMcHugh
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hi
#engsschat
! Emily from NY. Teach 7th grade US history.
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Awesome! Hope you have fun! They're the best PD out there!
#engsschat
In reply to @Lady_Jeanna, @MrsLFMcHugh
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Hi, Katie! Tonight it's
#engsschat
. Please join us on this hashtag! Happy Monday.
In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
We're actually combined with engchat tonight for
#engsschat
so hope you'll participate with us using that hashtag tonight.
In reply to @ToddShriver
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Hi Katie, tonight we are
#engsschat
, as we are on the last Monday of every month.
#sschat
In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Katie from Illinois. HS History teacher. Looking forward to gaining some ideas for Xcurricular connections.
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Welcome, Katie. We're actually combined with engchat tonight for
#engsschat
so hope you'll participate with us using that hashtag tonight.
In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Today, tonight is
#engsschat
! We'd love to have you join us on this hashtag.
In reply to @ToddShriver
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
So awesome! Glad to have you with us.
#engsschat
In reply to @Lady_Jeanna, @MrsLFMcHugh
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:05 PM EDT
Hello, Mary-Owen. Thanks for joining
#engsschat
tonight.
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hi
#engsschat
. Scott Petri, chillin in the triple digits out in Los Angeles. Hope all is well with the cool kids.
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Can't wait to read your blog, Tim! Thanks for joining in tonight.
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics
MsGrotrian
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hoping to check in for a few, Kelly from NJ
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
#engsschat
Todd from North White (Indiana). Finally on the right hashtag now!!
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
So many great people here tonight. The questions are about to start rolling out. Please keep saying hi as you join us.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:04 PM EDT
We will have our first question coming in a couple of minutes. Excited to have you all here!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight, Kristin!
#engsschat
In reply to @misskristinbush
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Very kind - thank you!
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Glad to have you with us tonight!
#engsschat
In reply to @owensemilyg
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1. Hope to introduce some great primary source texts to students from US History and mentor texts when writing.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1: I'm starting a new college scholarship unit for college comp srs this yr w/school counselor. Love her and can't wait!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Glad to see a fellow Illinois person here! Thanks for joining us, Katie!
#engsschat
In reply to @kckaye24
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1 Will be working with a Chemistry T trying to figure out how ELA & History support Medical Career Pathways.
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
I'm an elementary
#physed
teacher in Birmingham, AL. I use
#gamification
in my 4-6 grades. Using a world travel theme this year.
#engsschat
MrsDevlinSS
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Katie from PA here. 7th Grade SS teacher. Accidentally went to the wrong hashtag first! First time on one of these!
#engsschat
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1- Worked with drama teachers for Islamic unit when HS was performing Arabian Nights! Got students interested seeing stories!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Glad to see you today, Scott! Thanks for joining us. Hope you're in the shade!
#engsschat
In reply to @scottmpetri
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1 I have begun to teach with art teachers using comics - we were surprised we hadn't hooked up before! Duh!
#engsschat
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
You might also want to look into how
@BigHistoryPro
applies.
#engsschat
In reply to @scottmpetri, @BigHistoryPro
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Wow! A widespread undertaking hitting majorly different areas! Impressive!
#engsschat
In reply to @scottmpetri
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us, Kelly!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsGrotrian
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
#engsschat
Would love to work with our English staff over the study of Ancient Greek history! Problem for us is WH is combined grades.
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1: I would like to combine my AP Micro class w/ AP Environmental Sci. & examine cost/benefit of local tax/pollution options.
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: The 8th grade SS T and I are doing a cross-curr unit based on the book My Brother Sam is Dead
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1. We have combined departments by incorporating writing topics that are discussed in both classes!
#engsschat
#edms7030
@mr_donaldson
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 I would love to see some colloboration with a science class on a science fiction unit
#engsschat
#edms7030
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Glad to have you with us tonight, Peter!
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
#engsschat
Hi Karalee from California, sorry late.
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Thx! Hoping this will provide them solid drafts that they can adjust and revise throughout the year!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: I'm working right now on a historical unit around To Kill a Mockingbird - Civil Rights in different parts of the country
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: I hope to collaborate with an English teacher on our Music & Lyrics Unit & a SS teacher on several Music Appreciation units.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
Lady_Jeanna
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 I work in the library as a paraeducator. I work with all the elementary teachers.
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1. My best opportunity for cross-curricular collab. is probably with a math teacher. From small cath ms. Options lmtd.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1) I'd love to integrate some hist fiction excerpts into my world history course. Can integrate math w/ data, charts, etc.
#engsschat
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
I love a challenge. Trying to understand chem is going to be one.
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
This would be so interesting!
#engsschat
#edms7030
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 I would love to see some colloboration with a science class on a science fiction unit
#engsschat
#edms7030
MrsDevlinSS
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: Hoping to collaborate with the english teacher on my team by revamping an old advertising campaign project!
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Check out The Hate You Give for a modern perspective! It's a great YA book!
#engsschat
In reply to @mhughes72812
massignmenthelp
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
5 Easy Ways to Effectively Utilize Your Summer Vacations
https://t.co/TdKynr8S4n
#engchat
#engsschat
#plearnchat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I'll be incorporating geography into my Globetrotters game with my
#physed
students.
#engsschat
AssignmentHelpN
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
7 Productive Activities to Make the Best use of Summer Vacations
https://t.co/7IWgJiMM2a
#engchat
#engsschat
#plearnchat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 always loved teaching history behind Slaughterhouse 5, Night, and Shakespeare w/English teachers
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1: I love working w/Social Science teachers. Putting literature and communication in context is the best.
#engsschat
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
I work at an IB school where we create many interdisciplinary units- they are very beneficial!
#edms7030
#engsschat
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Wow! This sounds engaging & relevant.
#engsschat
In reply to @mhughes72812
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Maybe you'll want to check out Robert Charles Wilson's new novel, Last Year.
https://t.co/WOxZUdOTTw
#engsschat
In reply to @MrsLFMcHugh
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1 Collaborating on common writing goals across all disciplines
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
I teach this as well and love coordinating this with the Civil Rights in SS.
#engsschat
#edms7030
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1: I'm working right now on a historical unit around To Kill a Mockingbird - Civil Rights in different parts of the country
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:10 PM EDT
we love working with you from time to time too ;)
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
#engsschat
We have a history of Rock/Roll Class. Would like to cross over with music classes.
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Love this idea!
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Writing & literacy skills are so universal. I love collaborating and learning how other disciplines use writing/communication
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
It's based on the American Revolution. Great book!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1 This was my 1st yr in 7th grade so I made an effort to read the English texts so I could find common themes/topics
#engsschat
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Have you read A Gentleman in Moscow yet? A Czarist count is on house arrest in Moscow's best hotel.
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1) I'd love to integrate some hist fiction excerpts into my world history course. Can integrate math w/ data, charts, etc.
#engsschat
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: I love collaborating with history dept for civil rights and persuasive writing unit.
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1 Hopefully working with grade-level team to incorporate cross-curricular
#PBL
. Dream is yearlong history game/PBL!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Q1: How have you or could you utilize cross curricular learning next year? Tag a teacher you would like to collaborate with!
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
I LOVE historical fiction and what if essays/readings! Twist those minds into deep analysis!
#engsschat
In reply to @CHitch94
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Oooh! Could that also integrate statistics course?
#engsschat
In reply to @jacq_mccarthy
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Love ❤️
#edms7030
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Writing & literacy skills are so universal. I love collaborating and learning how other disciplines use writing/communication
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
I would love to know more about this idea. Is your music teacher on Twitter?
#engsschat
In reply to @ToddShriver
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Yes! Writing is universal. I love when Ss realize how critical this skill is in a science or history classroom.
#engsschat
In reply to @owensemilyg
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Thanks Steph!
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Jarred, HS English teacher in Nashville who believes that in the best schools, all teachers celebrate & promote literacy
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
This sounds like such a fun class!
#engsschat
In reply to @ToddShriver
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Amazing book! The Hate U Give is heartbreaking, powerful, and an important book for all of us.
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812
Lady_Jeanna
Jun 26 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1 I work in the library as a paraeducator. I work with all the elementary teachers.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us, Jarred! Welcome to
#engsschat
In reply to @jarredamato
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
I have a few ideas floating around! What eras do you cover? Maybe we can collaborate!
#engsschat
#sschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Thanks for the rec! Always looking for good YA that has ties to social studies themes
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
An upcoming
#ProjectLITBookClub
selection!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Second question coming up in a minute! Learning so much from all of you.
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Jumping in a bit late everyone! Dane from NJ! Certified to teach SS, 7-12 still working on getting a fulltime gig!
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
We also have a class over the 1980s for the past 16 years. Brought in guest speaker from that time period.
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Sounds fun! How does the Globetrotters game work?
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A1. As an ELA teacher, I find I have great flexibility to collaborate and pull in topics from other content areas
#engsschat
#edms7030
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
So many great ideas about collaborating already! Can't wait for Q2!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:13 PM EDT
Second question coming up in a minute! Learning so much from all of you.
#engsschat
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Yes! AP Stats would be a great to add to the mix. We could also add AP Human Geography.
#engsschat
In reply to @CHitch94
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight, Dane!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Q2: What are examples of how you’ve given students the opportunity to be creative in your classroom?
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
If you need supplementary music ideas, I would be glad to help!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @MrFritz8
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
How about
@halseanderson
? These are amazing ways to integrate YA across the curriculum
#engsschat
In reply to @owensemilyg, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
thanks for having me! :)
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2 See
https://t.co/6Z5UasHsD9
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
I agree! The ELA standards a great for cross content planning
#edms7030
#engsschat
In reply to @misskristinbush
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Hi Bill. I'm starting with this UCCI course
https://t.co/LbW62ZOBlq
& creating WH & the impact of disease.
#engsschat
In reply to @classroomtools, @BigHistoryPro
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Awesome! My Ss engage in Project Citizen as well in my civics class.
#engsschat
In reply to @ssteacherftw
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2: Student created games. Give them the objectives/standards, let them choose materials, format, etc.
#engsschat
#games4ed
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Q2: Open-ended research papers/speeches allow Ss to choose topics and texts they are passionate about. They choose the inquiry ?.
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
I will have to look into these!
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Just realized I forgot to introduce myself. Hi, I'm Maggie , HS English teacher from IL
#engsschat
#hseduchat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2. Every novel we study I give a list of ten projects to choose, the last one a project they come up with.
#edms7030
#engsschat
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
@JParkTheatre
and I looked at creating a scene from a chapter in an AP novel. Would love to have our students work together.
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Neat! How do you integrate assigned reading in ss class?
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics, @owensemilyg, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
What was one example that stood out this year? why?
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2 making comics on a modern civil rights issue of their choosing after reading March
#engsschat
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
I don't have a classroom yet, but I've learned to let them choose their writing topic or which book they want to read!
#engsschat
#edms7030
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2: examples: building websites, write a song/musical to teach others, hold protests outside of school, making a video
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: Flipgrid, too! Some Ss blew my mind with their final reading recommendations for my next yr's Ss!
https://t.co/pNftKtEqYr
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
I've heard great things about this book...It's def on my to-read list!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 More student-led inquiry. Starting
#geniushour
w/ ELA partner. Less content coverage more engagement.
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Edward - Linked Learning Pathway Coordinator and EdTech Coordinator
#engsschat
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2- Always incorporate 'projects' into every unit. Projects range from culture cubes to historical cereal or fake tweets!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Q2: What are examples of how you’ve given students the opportunity to be creative in your classroom?
#engsschat
halseanderson
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
So glad the two of you world-changers are in touch!! Huzzah!
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics, @CHitch94
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Love these books! Our English department just bought a set of Chains for next year. Excited to work with it!
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: I allow my Ss to design their final projects, in music appreciation. Ownership = investment
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q2 Choice boards for independent book projects have yielded great Ss products. My favorite projects recently have used podcasting
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A question that I don't fully have the answer to yet. I also have a degree in history & a love of geography. Making a mashup.
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Yes! Currently sitting in my to read pile in my office right now!! Ss have said it's very very good
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MsHolmesTeach, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2. We also do Genius Hour Friday's. Will do an independent study this fall with GH and new literacies. Publish Dec?
#engsschat
#edms7030
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q2. Inquiry Based Learning provides students with choices and therefore opportunities to be creative...love it!
#engsschat
#edms7030
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
It's amazing.
@jarredamato
recommended it to me (it's also another
#ProjectLITBookClub
pick for the fall!).
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812, @jarredamato
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight, Maggie! I love seeing a fellow Illinois English teacher. What levels do you teach?
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Students identify a problem, research, & propose solution.
#engsschat
https://t.co/4Sc6PZsP4N
In reply to @MrFritz8, @ssteacherftw
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Would love to know how it goes when you work it out!
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Book in a day, assign a character, etc. my students read all of March. AP Euro reads To The Last Man. Make time 4important skills
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @owensemilyg, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
That's awesome! Games in the classroom rock! And especially for teaching coding--something I need to do more of
#engsschat
In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Most are group based assigned (I like the collaborative nature of work) but Ss always have the option to work solo if they choose
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Yes! Similar to what I do! Tic Tac Toe house boards are awesome too!
#engsschat
#edms7030
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q2 Choice boards for independent book projects have yielded great Ss products. My favorite projects recently have used podcasting
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2: I've always liked the idea of the tic-tac-toe board assignment thing. Middle box could be student choice?
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2) Give Ss lots of choice in format for showing their learning. Encourage them to ask ?s & explore.
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2. In 1st year ms ss, Students curated materials creating Google Site about given topics. Not highly creative, but gettin there.
#engsschat
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2. Inquiry Based Learning provides students with choices and therefore opportunities to be creative...love it!
#engsschat
#edms7030
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
.
@ProjectLITComm
empowers students to use their creativity as we eliminate book deserts & promote a 💙 of reading
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Check out
https://t.co/DlJiUZCv4j
- I have books organized by topics and many lesson plans!
#engsschat
- lots of world comics
In reply to @DrPleau1
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
great minds must think alike! I just said the same thing! lol
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
#engsschat
My colleague
@1988project
uses a book club of the 80s to get students involved
https://t.co/PWh40gPIIB
. This is one of 4 choices
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
I've also heard of tictactoe boards where they choose three things, but have to create a tic-tac-toe through the middle
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Hi, Freshmen Credit Recovery, Sophomore College Prep and Junior College Prep
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
So I'm good for the night! Thank you
@halseanderson
- right back at you!
#engsschat
halseanderson
Jun 26 @ 7:17 PM EDT
So glad the two of you world-changers are in touch!! Huzzah!
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics, @CHitch94
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2. This year,preparing for
#blendedlearning
and
#selfpaced
learning model with more
#studentchoice
and creativity!
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Thanks for having me
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: I love using choice boards for lit responses & vocab. but I'm working on making my options more techy this year.
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
Next year, I'm teaching Junior English, Speech, and Sophomore English. Juniors is a new prep; I can't wait!
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I'm planning to use Twine next year to write Choose Own Adventure stories--has some basic coding there
#engsschat
In reply to @MrsDevlinSS
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
Put up some of my Ss Indy Book projects here.
https://t.co/Rf8NiP4ASX
#engsschat
Always a highlight of the year.
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q2 Choice boards for independent book projects have yielded great Ss products. My favorite projects recently have used podcasting
#engsschat
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I do a Tic-Tac-Toe choice board to allow Ss to explore current events based on interest & preferences.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2: AP Lang students spent time researching topics of their choice then presented a TED style talk. Students were passionate!
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
#engsschat
A2 Ss feel comfortable expressing their views on the books in a chat forum.
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
LOVE IT.
#engsschat
In reply to @jacq_mccarthy
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
I've used the choice board w/lower-level Sophomores. I haven't tiered difficulty. Do you have an example of how you rank choices?
#engsschat
In reply to @kckaye24
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Not just about covering the content
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @owensemilyg, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson
MsMimura
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A1: Hello, Connie here from Arcadia, CA! Cross curricular collab with ELD T
@kenrider10
incorporating writing and speaking in SS
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: last year I used a spy theme to teach principles of health related fitness & to encourage exercise. Ss had to solve codes.
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Would love to hear more about this! What is tie-in with current events?
#engsschat
In reply to @jacq_mccarthy, @MrDaneWest
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
I love the parental signature page there and how it's phrased!
#engsschat
In reply to @ToddShriver, @1988project
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
I absolutely love this!!
#engsschat
#edms7030
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2: AP Lang students spent time researching topics of their choice then presented a TED style talk. Students were passionate!
#engsschat
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: Options in how to show their understanding, choice in topics to explore,
#sketchnotes
during class
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: Role playing, Breakout-edu games, creating character boxes, creative writing, Choice Boards...endless possibilities!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
MrsDevlinSS
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: My unit on Cyberbullying gave the students three choices for their final product, an online poster, a video, or a letter.
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Hey there Maggie!!
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski, @Steph_Sukow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight Welcome to
#engsschat
In reply to @MsMimura, @kenrider10
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
3rd question coming up in a minute!
#engsschat
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Hi
#engsschat
I'm joining in late but excited to chat!
@MrFritz8
&
@Steph_Sukow
are some of my favorite people!
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
Yes!
#edms7030
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: Role playing, Breakout-edu games, creating character boxes, creative writing, Choice Boards...endless possibilities!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
That's cool, did you use BreakoutEDU too?
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
@kennethcdavis
In the Shadow of Liberty is great non-fict to pair w/ Chains et al & this podcast ep
https://t.co/OmOV0QMldR
#engsschat
In reply to @owensemilyg, @historycomics, @Alex_Milton6, @mhughes72812, @halseanderson, @kennethcdavis
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A2 Allow multiple points of entry and completion for learning. Love to make videos? Go for it!
#engsschat
https://t.co/paEg3maygP
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3: What techniques do you use to get students to ask more questions and become more inquisitive? Examples?
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A2: Another cool tool for
#stuchoice
& creativity is Smashboards!
https://t.co/XvdLNZFkz4
#engsschat
#games4ed
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@irishteach
! Seeing your lovely face makes my heart happy! Welcome to tonight's chat.
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8, @irishteach
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@kloyola
you should connect your Ss w/
@chhsmoore
. Your Ss can watch & give feedback on TED style talks.
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore, @kloyola, @chhsmoore
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@JasonReynolds83
&
@KielyBrendan
are awesome!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @Alex_Milton6, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812, @JasonReynolds83, @KielyBrendan
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:25 PM EDT
I'm sure you'll rock it
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3. I love using Socratic Seminars. New perspectives brought out and discussed. Kids get passionate and informed!
#engsschat
#edms7030
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3
#engsschat
Socratic seminars; DI; journal prompts
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3: What techniques do you use to get students to ask more questions and become more inquisitive? Examples?
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3: a great starting point is to model good questioning. You can also have lesson where Ss can only ask questions (cue Socrates)
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
#engsschat
In our 80s class, we use
@TeachingLC
(
https://t.co/foRpOFk9O6
) primary source sheets. Examples:
https://t.co/QNgHkLayI1
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
The Gospel of Winter by
@kielyBrendan
was so disturbingly amazing!
#engsschat
In reply to @jarredamato, @MsHolmesTeach, @Alex_Milton6, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812, @JasonReynolds83, @KielyBrendan, @KielyBrendan
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
I just started trying these last semester and it was my favorite few days I may have ever had as a teacher...
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Yes! Socratic Seminars are awesome. Ss take control and the depth of conversation is awesome.
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1
scottmpetri
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Sorry
#engsschat
9 year old is declaring an emergency game of Uno. I'll check out the archives. Have fun.
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Saving this! Intrigued by this gamification. Is gamification regular in your class??
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
I need to do more of these!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Yes! Socratic Seminars are awesome. Ss take control and the depth of conversation is awesome.
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Have a great night, Scott!
#engsschat
In reply to @scottmpetri
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3 I've used
#QFT
from
@RightQuestion
. Loved using it to start a unit and then we answered Ss questions in the following weeks
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: learned how to successfully utilize socratic seminars from
@TrojanChan
and loved it. Sit back and watch magic happen
#engsschat
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Ss pick a topic related to course content & learn about it through journalism, literature, maps, video, political cartoons, etc.
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @MrDaneWest
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
QFTs! Start every unit with a quote or image. Students create all the questions. Used on daily smaller scale as well.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3: What techniques do you use to get students to ask more questions and become more inquisitive? Examples?
#engsschat
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3 You could engage them by relating books in class to relevant and thought-provoking current or historical events
#engsschat
#edms7030
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Not sure if this is a "technique" but nourishing a respectful environment is HUGE. Ss won't ask Qs if not comfortable.
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: I've seen/heard of fishbowls being used quite effectively.
#engsschat
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Q3: In my ESL classes we spent time teaching them how to write & phrase questions to increase learning & engagement
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3. Again, Inquiry Based Learning is great! Went to a
@smokeylit
training on Inquiry Circles once and was blown away
#engsschat
#edms7030
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: Ss feel less inhibited & ask excellent questions, when texting them to me via
@RemindHQ
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A2: as a side quest I'd love for my students to create something like this:
https://t.co/PSRjsPfxFf
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: Follow
@MrsGest
who just presented today on
#QFT
@RightQuestion
awesome ideas for inquiry!
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3.1: You can have Ss bring in a ?? of the day regarding unit of study or current events & part of disc is making the ?? better
#engsschat
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Our students develop all of the questions for our
#ProjectLITBookClub
& serve as facilitators of our community discussion
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3. Open up a back channel in the classroom allowing all students to share questions they may be afraid to ask in class.
#engsschat
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: SOCRATIC SEMINAR! Seminar day is my student's favorite day of the week and the one they prepare for most.
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Blogging challenges where they have to ask qs and then answer by commenting on each other's blogs
#engsschat
#hseduchat
@edublogs
In reply to @MrFritz8, @edublogs
classroomtools
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Hi Heather. Hope all has been well!
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
I might have to ask to borrow this lesson plan one day!
#engsschat
In reply to @jacq_mccarthy, @mr_middle_2
JorgeVC12
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
need help on the Admission Center password someone please
#engsschat
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: I use technology (like
https://t.co/LIr7iDVqI5
or padlet) to ensure that every S has a voice w/o pressure to raise their hand
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
@kloyola
teaches Debate & Public Speaking in my district. Her kids prepare and give TED style talks in the spring.
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore, @kloyola, @kloyola
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: I need to do more work w/ student-driven essential questions rather than teacher-created
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
I do the same thing! It's a game changer.
#engsschat
In reply to @stephensonmused, @RemindHQ
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
This is essential in regular ed as well. We do not model enough!
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
I like to do 4 corner anticipation activities before a novel to get kids talking and questioning each other
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
#engsschat
A3
@TeachingLC
has the questions ready to go. Helps Ss participate and learn from guest speakers you bring into class.
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
No. I do know a
#physed
teacher that used it though.
#engsschat
In reply to @historyfrog
StudentsHistory
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3 Simple process of giving groups 30 seconds to talk about a topic then asking questions is great for inspiring more inquiry!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Q3: What techniques do you use to get students to ask more questions and become more inquisitive? Examples?
#engsschat
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Socratic Seminars are my favorite! Scary at first, but shockingly easy to facilitate and amazing to watch!
#engsschat
#edms7030
In reply to @MrFritz8, @TrojanChan
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
I want to try using Socratic Seminars in psych this year. Ideas
@MrFritz8
@Steph_Sukow
#engsschat
I think I'm going to add it to my goals
In reply to @jessicacatrett1, @MrFritz8, @Steph_Sukow
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
I will put this on my to-read list, too!
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow, @jarredamato, @MsHolmesTeach, @owensemilyg, @mhughes72812, @JasonReynolds83, @KielyBrendan
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Now this is an interesting idea. I also believe that they can post "confidential" comments on G-Classroom as another way for this
#engsschat
In reply to @stephensonmused, @RemindHQ
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3 Spend time allowing Ss to generate Qs about content. What do they want to know before getting started?
#engsschat
#PBL
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 A colleague shared this video with me a while back. Liked the ideas
https://t.co/y9WyzycX1A
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
#preach
! Relationships b/t students and teacher need to be solid for some Ss to put themselves out there
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Not sure if this is a "technique" but nourishing a respectful environment is HUGE. Ss won't ask Qs if not comfortable.
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3. I would also like to find ways to incorporate blogging into classroom. Especially with novels and new perspectives
#edms7030
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3) Used this clip from My Cousin Vinny
https://t.co/zOwDTT65fB
& this from Warren Berger
https://t.co/ir6JQ8t1AK
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Good questioning development should be done in person and digitally. Let's build both skills for versatility
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:30 PM EDT
I didn't know you could do that on Google Classroom. I'm still learning about it. Thanks!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest, @RemindHQ
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3: I haven't used it yet, but Recap
https://t.co/VDdOx6jTFi
has lots of inquiry and questioning potential!
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
I cannot monitor real-time, but can open up great conversation and discussion with Ss in the back channel.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
I agree, a respectful, safe environment is important. I use
#communitycircles
to establish this
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Not sure if this is a "technique" but nourishing a respectful environment is HUGE. Ss won't ask Qs if not comfortable.
#engsschat
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Of course! We all are better when we brainstorm & share ideas.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest, @mr_middle_2
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
use picture from Jewish Holocaust -students have to come up with as many ?s as possible. Most will never ask -who took it &why
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Q3: The more we apply content to Ss lives and bring in current events, the more Ss will generate Qs and want to discuss, too.
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Done! Wish I could've seen it!
#notatiste
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8, @MrsGest, @RightQuestion
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3: I added flipgrid to Socratic Seminar this year and let students post questions before the discussion and respond after.
#engsschat
happyteachheart
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3: this is an awesome book about how to ask thought-provoking, standards-based questions
@ASCD
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Don't interrupt - just keep the questions coming. Get textual/visual evidence. Ok to disagree. Bombshell moments - who took it?
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Neat idea for Socratic Seminar discussion questions! Thanks for sharing.
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Yes!! They are very aware of what is going on and should discuss in safe environment!
#edms7030
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Q3: The more we apply content to Ss lives and bring in current events, the more Ss will generate Qs and want to discuss, too.
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
If you make it a question assignment they turn their "answer" into you = confidential
#engsschat
In reply to @stephensonmused, @MrDaneWest, @RemindHQ
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
@Padlet
is incredible! Only discovered this summer! Totally intro'ing this year for collaboration/discussion/informal assessment
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrFritz8, @padlet
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
I was more referring to making sure Ss don't make fun or put down other Ss for opinions. Ss & Ts relationship v. impt. too though
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow
SSHistoryEduc
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Former middle school SS, prof of SS Ed, married to ELA teacher in downstate Illinois.
#engsschat
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
More real world application will drive that as well.
#engsschat
A3
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:31 PM EDT
Q3: The more we apply content to Ss lives and bring in current events, the more Ss will generate Qs and want to discuss, too.
#engsschat
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Well said! I'm a huge fan of
@KellyGToGo
's Article of the Week
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow, @KellyGToGo
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Try a Socratic Smackdown to add a little
#gamification
flavor to your seminar!
https://t.co/b7fRS1OUCk
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow, @jessicacatrett1
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Thanks for joining in tonight! Welcome to
#engsschat
In reply to @SSHistoryEduc
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
I think this is huge. Total student-centered learning here!
#engsschat
In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Student comfort IS KEY to getting students to open up with questions. Need to feel comfortable with BOTH teacher AND classmates.
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: Ss feel less inhibited & ask excellent questions, when texting them to me via
@RemindHQ
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Oof. I'm hoping I remembered that correctly! I'm pretty sure I saw that from with my Ss though!
#engsschat
In reply to @stephensonmused, @RemindHQ
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
I love
@edublogs
&
#edublogchallenge
.Feel free to connect w/ me & I will have my Ss comment on blogs
#authentic
audience
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1, @edublogs
jacq_mccarthy
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
Yes! Sometimes the best thing we can is be silent & get out of the way.
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A3: I am honest with Ss when I do not know things and then will look it up with them. I make it a pt to say it
#engsschat
Perapiteticus
Jun 26 @ 7:33 PM EDT
And their learning and demonstration of it is incredible. I love observing from the side. Surprise insights from unexpected Ss.
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A3. Also, not being afraid to let your students know that you don't have all of the answers...
#engsschat
#edms7030
TrojanChan
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
The work you and the students put in prior to seminar day pays huge dividends
#engsschat
now our convos will be digital
In reply to @MrFritz8
StudentsHistory
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Definitely the number one factor to getting students to more open up!!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Yes, I use AofW almost every day in the reading class I teach during the summer!
#literacy
#engsschat
In reply to @jarredamato, @KellyGToGo
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
I love this!!!!!!
#engsschat
- stealing!
In reply to @CHitch94
SSHistoryEduc
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Historical thinking is cultivated in age-appropriate ways in developing mind, not uploaded @ maturity & synced w prior knowledge
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
next question up in a minute
#engsschat
thanks for joining us
@TrojanChan
!
#WeBeCG
#D155Inspire
;)
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A3: I give students a topic & they do a walk & talk for a few minutes & then we regroup and discuss.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is a project you could have students do that would improve their community/school that incorporates curriculum?
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Absolutely! I tell my student that I don't have all the answers! I am only human!
#edms7030
#engsschat
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A3. Also, not being afraid to let your students know that you don't have all of the answers...
#engsschat
#edms7030
owensemilyg
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Agreed! Ss bring so many questions to class based on what they've heard/seen/etc. Addressing those makes content relevant.
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Might be fun to add, I'm still learning. Sounds like a great way to get across your content!
#engsschat
In reply to @coachpvg
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Another item on the teacher bucketlist! Going to incoporate this with student portfolios in ss class next year.
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski, @jessicacatrett1, @edublogs
SSHistoryEduc
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
To preadolescents,
#fiction
, especially historical fiction, can seem more genuine, more authentic, more real than nonfiction
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Well...I live in VERY rural Nebraska, but just going to their website gives me some more resources to look into! Thanks so much!
#engsschat
In reply to @kckaye24, @MrFritz8, @MrsGest, @RightQuestion
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Also - teaching annotation is SO important. Students must ALWAYS have questions! We forget this in school - interact with text
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:36 PM EDT
Have you checked out Edji.it for annotating? I can't wait to use it w/Ss this fall. After Ss annotate, they can then see others'
#engsschat
In reply to @historycomics
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4
#engsschat
we will be working with
@gencitizen
in the fall to ensure this happens !
#civicengagement
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is a project you could have students do that would improve their community/school that incorporates curriculum?
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Are you familiar with
@playfanschool
? Seems great for current events.
#engsschat
In reply to @jessicacatrett1, @playfanschool
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT
That sounds awesome!
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow, @historycomics
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: I'm working on a PBL for a grad class right now about promoting inclusion not division in society using The Outsiders as text
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Yes, I encourage lots of current discussions on social issues so they are innovative, current, creative, critical, and honest
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4 I want to incorporate your life challenge idea into Jr English. When we engage w/ & better our community, we achieve more.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4. I don't know of a current project, but Teaching Tolerance has great service-learning ideas!
#edms7030
#engsschat
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
That's a great idea. My Ss love philosophical chairs and keep arguing after, I can use flipgrid to let them continue! Thx!
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4- Student interviews of elders on historical events: JFK assassination, Vietnam, 9/11. Have them put REAL faces to history
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is a project you could have students do that would improve their community/school that incorporates curriculum?
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
that sounds awesome!
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow, @historycomics
clayforsberg
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
"Build Community Through “Green” Student Engagement"
https://t.co/WAw0U8DzuB
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is a project you could have students do that would improve their community/school that incorporates curriculum?
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4: My goal for my Jr. English class is to blog about a weekly act of service/good deed they do in our school.
#engsschat
#AmericanDream
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Needs to be habit.If you don't have questions, you aren't thinking.We share questions. I love when they surprise me/make me think
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
A4: Planning an Inquiry Unit, inspired by Diving into Inquiry by Trevor Mackenzie.
#engsschat
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Link to my life challenges from last year- students really got into them when I incorporated blogging
https://t.co/LnjjWhITeN
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
StudentsHistory
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
My students have done amazing Service Learning Projects that we connect to Martin Luther King Jr and his legacy of service!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is a project you could have students do that would improve their community/school that incorporates curriculum?
#engsschat
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Cool! Thanks for the resource.
#engsschat
In reply to @happyteachheart, @ASCD
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:39 PM EDT
A4. So much opportunity related to current events in helping Ss discover their voices, take a stand, and advocate a position.
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Thank you for sharing. I'm excited to get Ss writing and publishing for others.
#engsschat
#AuthenticAudiences
In reply to @MrFritz8
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
I love this idea! ❤️
#edms7030
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:38 PM EDT
A4: My goal for my Jr. English class is to blog about a weekly act of service/good deed they do in our school.
#engsschat
#AmericanDream
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
I'm just as lucky! Thanks to
#usmspark
for bringing us together!
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
For psych- I've wanted to have some sort of cognition project that includes PSAs for the student body on how best to learn?
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
WorldofLanguage
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late to the party but catching up on your terrific dialog. Way to go Trevor!
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4 we are creating a comic con - used to promote literacy and raise funds for pre-K reading initiative - psyched!!!
#engsschat
TrojanChan
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4: Ss writing formal letters to local businesses complimenting aspect of company. Part of formal writing process/new audience
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4: Came across this organization the other day.
https://t.co/NVlZrxv55M
Seems like something that would definitely work!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4: For psych we did a small group project looking at mental health of HS kids. They made own questions, GForms, broke down data
#Engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4: doesn't really tie in to the
#physed
curriculum but I'm planning on having Ss design a flag for the 50th year of my school.
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4 I'm excited to incorporate
@ProjectLITComm
into my classes! Connect inventions like the printing press to current events!
#engsschat
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:19 PM EDT
.
@ProjectLITComm
empowers students to use their creativity as we eliminate book deserts & promote a 💙 of reading
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Love this! Which are you sneaking in there? Act of service or writing component? ha!
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Service Learning is such a great way to teach Ss about community and making an impact.
#engsschat
In reply to @StudentsHistory
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Great idea! I was working on my business English class before chat. I might have to borrow this idea!
#engsschat
TrojanChan
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4: Ss writing formal letters to local businesses complimenting aspect of company. Part of formal writing process/new audience
#engsschat
happyteachheart
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4: Students often think of the most relevant projects themselves. Just remember to always have a set of criteria to ensure rigor
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Please share those PSAs when Ss create them! This sounds like an awesome project.
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us tonight. Welcome to
#engsschat
In reply to @WorldofLanguage
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Here's my link
https://t.co/gqoCw29VZv
#engsschat
Feel free to "steal" blog prompts and would love to collaborate next yr
#hseduchat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @jessicacatrett1, @edublogs
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A4: This year was the 150th anniversary of my school's small town, so the Rotary club had a Time Capsule letter-writing contest!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Love this idea! Maybe I could bring happiness/gratitude into psych this way-through an ongoing blog throughout semester?
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
chhsmoore
Jun 26 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A4: Using social media, students can inspire others to read by sharing their own reading.
#engsschat
Mrmeeez1
Jun 26 @ 7:43 PM EDT
Last King From Allah, Naser Mohammad Al-Yamani
https://t.co/Sjmw8pwjhX
#AUSvWI
#engsschat
#insurtech
#EidMubarak
#AUSvWI
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT
I'm excited to see the outcome and how we can tie our acts of service to the texts we read / the American Dream.
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT
Yes! Authentic audiences is so important and allow Ss to inspire each other.
#engsschat
In reply to @chhsmoore
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A4 If teaching on informational or how-to writing, let students use their how-tos to benefit the school
#engsschat
#edms7030
#howtobeafriend
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
agreed my Ss got weird about their podcasts posted on my Twitter, but then they told me later how they were flattered and excited
#engsschat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow, @chhsmoore
tom_shields
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A4-I would have students engage in the
@MikvaChallenge
's Project Soap Box.
#engsschat
jarredamato
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
We'd love for more teachers to join our LITeracy movement. You can learn more about
@ProjectLITComm
here:
https://t.co/cjXyOAAWdC
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
time is flying - 5th question about to be up!
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Eric - We will have to tag team this! I've got some ideas brewing.
#engsschat
#BurningForLearning
In reply to @TrojanChan
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A4: One idea I've considered is having Ss develop Wikipedia page for our high school. Blend informative writing w/real audience
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Love this chat,
@MrFritz8
! Thanks for inspiring us all. Q5 is coming up!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:45 PM EDT
time is flying - 5th question about to be up!
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Great idea!
#edms7030
#engsschat
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A4 If teaching on informational or how-to writing, let students use their how-tos to benefit the school
#engsschat
#edms7030
#howtobeafriend
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
We did this with the construction of our new school. Great idea!
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrFritz8
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q5: What leap will you attempt to take in your classroom to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:47 PM EDT
LOVE podcasting with Ss. Can't wait to do more with it. I'm thinking a "Phonies Rant" with Catcher,
@TrojanChan
.
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8, @chhsmoore, @TrojanChan
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:47 PM EDT
I am continuing to gamify my classroom...I go bigger with it every year!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5: Inspired to do station rotation from
@Catlin_Tucker
. Work w/small gps while other Ss work in other stations
#engsschat
happyteachheart
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A2: I love all of these ideas around publishing students' work! Ss feel empowered when their work reaches outside the classroom
#engsschat
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5 Next year, hoping to create a classroom blog, podcast more with students, and gamify my classroom. Dream big, right?
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q5: What leap will you attempt to take in your classroom to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
#engsschat
stephensonmused
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5: I want to continue facilitating the shift to a learner-centered classroom. So many resources from my Twitter PLN will help.
#engsschat
MrSteinhauser
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5: I want to create more opportunities for Ss to engage with industry leaders and community leaders both in person and digitally
#engsschat
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5. I think giving my students more opportunities to invest time learning about their interests. Give them a voice.
#engsschat
#edms7030
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Whoohoo! Super fun!
#engsschat
In reply to @Alex_Milton6, @MrFritz8
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5. Move to
#blendedlearning
and
#selfpaced
learning. Less T-control and more S-control/choice. So done with trad ss class!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q5: What leap will you attempt to take in your classroom to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
#engsschat
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5
#engsschat
more blended and personalized learning in the social studies classroom
#KidsDeserveIt
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q5: What leap will you attempt to take in your classroom to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Can you share so I can have my Ss read and comment? Here's my blog
https://t.co/gqoCw29VZv
just in case 😉
#engsschat
#hseduchat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
irishteach
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
I'm taking two leaps this year- Incorporating a graphic novel (March) into US ESL & redesigning Psych
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5) Moving to a blended learning format. Have to give even MORE ownership to students AND meet required standards!
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:46 PM EDT
Q5: What leap will you attempt to take in your classroom to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Absolutely! I'd love to collaborate with you this coming year.
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski
tom_shields
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A5-More student led inquiry, more primary source work and more student led feedback conferences. Less grading more feedback
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A5: designing a from scratch, year long game with a geography theme!
#gamification
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A6) Give Ss more choice in sources as well as what they produce. Hard to let go of some control of the content.
#engsschat
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
YES! Love that you are using a graphic novel with your ESL Ss. Such a great text.
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Yes!
#edms7030
#engsschat
tom_shields
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A5-More student led inquiry, more primary source work and more student led feedback conferences. Less grading more feedback
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
I would love to work in gamification and/or comics. If I can make it work there doesn't seem like much of a downside!
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Stations still challenge me in older grades...Hope to work in small groups as I change class structure. Lkn4ideas!
#engsschat
In reply to @mpilakow, @Catlin_Tucker
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
"Less grading more feedback": my #1 focus for this summer!
#amen
#preach
#engsschat
tom_shields
Jun 26 @ 7:49 PM EDT
A5-More student led inquiry, more primary source work and more student led feedback conferences. Less grading more feedback
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A5: I would love to work in gamification and/or comics. If I can make it work there doesn't seem like much of a downside!
#engsschat
MrPowley
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
That's such a great graphic novel series!
#engsschat
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A5: I want to incorporate more differentiation based on formative assessments here is my plan (sort of)
https://t.co/WMzsf5hJSy
#Engsschat
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A5. We are implementing
@LucyCalkins
Units of Study next year...nervous but excited...
#engsschat
#edms7030
StudentsHistory
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Love Q5! Really need to think about this one!
#engsschat
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
I've never used them before. Will take some training and expectations, but I think it'll be amazing
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @Catlin_Tucker
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A5: My goal is more blogging with Ss. I want them to share their writing with real audiences and start getting feedback.
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
My school requires Ss to complete 40 hrs of service to graduate, so blogging about their experiences could be a great reflection
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
I did a year ago -l thought about leaving teaching.My leap saved me -I am so grateful.Follow your passion
#engsschat
https://t.co/yCbrZO76fH
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Differentiation can be so difficult. I love this idea!
#edms7030
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A5: I want to incorporate more differentiation based on formative assessments here is my plan (sort of)
https://t.co/WMzsf5hJSy
#Engsschat
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
More independent reading with my middle schoolers... More YA
#engsschat
tom_shields
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A5-Student led non-fiction reading circles of differing topics related to varying APUSH themes
#engsschat
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A5. With
#blendedlearning
, hope to meet daily with small groups of Ss in class. Paradigm shift!
#engsschat
TrojanChan
Jun 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT
dabbling with some SBG as assessments become aligned. Become less whimsical and move away from "points"
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT
That's a good idea! We've only recently started to talk about service hours at our school.
@MrsZaima
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:51 PM EDT
My school requires Ss to complete 40 hrs of service to graduate, so blogging about their experiences could be a great reflection
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
MrPowley
Jun 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A5 I'm trying to use better tech to offer branching stories. Looking into
https://t.co/OdHlK6xUYK
, TaleBlazer & YouTube playlists
#engsschat
MentorTeachers
Jun 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A5) As I work with student teachers, I'm always asking them to try a few lessons outside of their academic area.
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:52 PM EDT
I taught March last year - let me know if you want to connect
#engsschat
it was powerful!
In reply to @irishteach, @MrFritz8
mpilakow
Jun 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Gotta feed the family. Thanks for a fabulous chat everyone! And props to
@MrFritz8
for moderating and the great questions!
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Let me know if you do... would love Ss to connect
#authenticaudience
#engsschat
In reply to @mr_middle_2, @jessicacatrett1, @edublogs
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Love your self-reflection and planning!
#engsschat
In reply to @MrFritz8
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A5: Cutting out an esasy or two to provide more meaningful feedback and opportunities for revision
#engsschat
coachpvg
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Take the
#gamification
leap! Definitely should read
@mrmatera
Explore Like Pirate.
#engsschat
#xplap
In reply to @MrDaneWest, @mrmatera
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
I know many of you have to go but will throw out one last quick question being an
#edtech
nerd
#engsschat
MrPowley
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Have you looked into
@NationalHistory
? I'm a coordinator & have been participating for 8 years. Does all you mention here
#engsschat
In reply to @CHitch94, @NationalHistory
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A5 To leave my comfort zone, I will try new strategies and try to rethink how I view young adolescents
#engsschat
#edms7030
#RethinkYAs
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Excited
#engsschat
#hseduchat
In reply to @Steph_Sukow
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Skipped #6 - Q7: What is a new tech tool that you want to incorporate into a specific lesson/topic? Why do you want to use it?
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT
#engsschat
A5 Become a facilitator of the classroom. Set up projects and lessons for Sd to take the lead in learning. Hoping to flip!
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT
I struggle with this too! So much pressure to write, but learn more with meaningful feedback rather than many essays.
#edms7030
#engsschat
mhughes72812
Jun 26 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A5: Cutting out an esasy or two to provide more meaningful feedback and opportunities for revision
#engsschat
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A5 I teach MS U.S. History, blogging and a graphic novel seem like exciting ideas to apply next year.
#hflist
@lantonha
#engsschat
MentorTeachers
Jun 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Hey, you are all welcome to visit my school
@Amundsen_HS
we have a cool visitor's program. We love outside observers.
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:55 PM EDT
haha need to get a job here first folks
@coachpvg
@historycomics
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
A7) Would love to integrate Flipgrid though my online HS Ss can be kind of shy about showing their faces.
#engsschat
MaggieMaslowski
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
We encourage Ss to complete 10 per year, though many wait till senior year and then it's a scramble, but most do really well!
#engsschat
In reply to @historyfrog, @MrsZaima
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
A7. I am super excited to try Nearpod this year! We had a training. Maybe do this with Shakespeare and R&J.
#edms7030
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Ha ha oops! Great ideas to bring up in an interview...
#engsschat
In reply to @MrDaneWest, @coachpvg
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
Someone shared this in another chat yesterday -- pretty cool
https://t.co/KskxJ4nYxA
example!
https://t.co/VAonSfljoh
#engsschat
In reply to @MrPowley
mr_middle_2
Jun 26 @ 7:56 PM EDT
"Facilitator role" was huge takeaway from recetn grad class I took! Shifting from spewer of info to facilitator of learning.
#engsschat
In reply to @ToddShriver
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thanks so much to
@MrFritz8
for hosting & for everyone for sharing such great ideas and resources during tonight's
#engsschat
!
anthonylodato
Jun 26 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Love this quote! Far too undervalued type of literacy in HS English classes
#engsschat
#engchat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4 we are creating a comic con - used to promote literacy and raise funds for pre-K reading initiative - psyched!!!
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:57 PM EDT
THERE ARE SO MANY. Recently flipgrid has been in my timeline a lot, so I guess that's on the forefront right now.
#engsschat
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Thanks, we are MS so three grades, thinking of increasing hours each year per grade. Glad to hear they do well!
#engsschat
In reply to @MaggieMaslowski, @MrsZaima
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A7
#engsschat
more Brainpop, Blendspace, and Edpuzzle - all 3 support blended and personalized learning
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Skipped #6 - Q7: What is a new tech tool that you want to incorporate into a specific lesson/topic? Why do you want to use it?
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A7: THERE ARE SO MANY. Recently flipgrid has been in my timeline a lot, so I guess that's on the forefront right now.
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
#engsschat
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Please join
#sschat
next Monday to discuss Teaching Independence: From Whom and For What? 7pm EDT
MsHolmesTeach
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A7 looking at FlipGrid and ClassCraft. As a district, we'll also have a new LMS rollout.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Skipped #6 - Q7: What is a new tech tool that you want to incorporate into a specific lesson/topic? Why do you want to use it?
#engsschat
kckaye24
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A7) All of them? 😊Going to try using more GoogleForms and flooberoo for formative assessing.
#engsschat
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:54 PM EDT
Skipped #6 - Q7: What is a new tech tool that you want to incorporate into a specific lesson/topic? Why do you want to use it?
#engsschat
historycomics
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
#engsschat
In reply to @anthonylodato
MentorTeachers
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Will have to look up flipgrid and Nearpod. Both new to me!
#engsschat
DrPleau1
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
Thank you,
#engsschat
, for the great conversation!
CHitch94
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thanks so much to
@MrFritz8
for hosting & for everyone for sharing such great ideas and resources during tonight's
#engsschat
!
misskristinbush
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A7. Just tried
@InkflowApp
for some visual note taking for my grad class...would love to try in the classroom
#engsschat
#edms7030
jessicacatrett1
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Love using Flipgrid as a student in my grad classes!
#edms7030
#engsschat
MrDaneWest
Jun 26 @ 7:58 PM EDT
A7: THERE ARE SO MANY. Recently flipgrid has been in my timeline a lot, so I guess that's on the forefront right now.
#engsschat
MrsLFMcHugh
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A7 using flip grid in a class right now, and I think it's a great way to assign manageable HW for one-to-one classes
#engsschat
#edms7030
Alex_Milton6
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
I want to cut some essays and add in more authentic/creative writing, like piktochart
#engsschat
In reply to @mhughes72812
MrFritz8
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Thanks everyone for making my first time asking questions so much fun. Time flew. Learned a ton. Made some new friends
#engsschat
ToddShriver
Jun 26 @ 7:59 PM EDT
#engsschat
A7
@Google
Photo Animations! Big thanks to
@k_shelton
for introducing this
@eVillageNWI
conference.
Steph_Sukow
- Moderator
Jun 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Thanks to our guest,
@MrFritz8
, for leading such a great discussion. Check out his article:
https://t.co/plc9deC5X1
#ILASCD
#engsschat
historyfrog
Jun 26 @ 8:00 PM EDT
A7 Excited about ThingLink, just started last year but have many more ideas-digital portfolios, more flipped learning, etc.
#engsschat
