#6thchat Archive
#6thchat is used to chat, collaborate, and grow with other sixth grade educators from around the globe. Each session we discuss a topic voted on by #6thchat participants. It's a great way to help grow your PLN and share ideas with others.
Tuesday May 23, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
#6thchat
PLN, please give a warm welcome to our guest moderator Sara Beauchamp Hicks
@yoopertechgeek
! Excited to talk about Makerspaces!
participatechat
May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#6thchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/p3iLKYlq5e
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Please connect with us at
https://t.co/mFHXHpGWJt
and of course follow us on Twitter!
#6thchat
tinkredu
May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Please connect with us at
https://t.co/Yg9ruIRJPt
and of course follow us on Twitter!
#6thchat
mrskochheiser
- Moderator
May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
My wonderful
#6thchat
PLN please enjoy tonight's chat! I am spending time w/ my son before he heads to Ohio for his internship at Smuckers!
Ms_Mielke
May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Hello
#sdedchat
,
#worldgeochat
and
#6thchat
-- going to try all again tonight! Ladonna from Mobridge, SD! (Just had last day of school!)
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Let's start off with quick introductions from
#6thchat
peeps--both new and old!
TrishKing6
May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi
#6thchat
, Trish, here. 6th grade social studies in TN.
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hello! So excited to be here.
#teacherlibrarian
bringing
#makerMindset
to
@bristowllc
!
#6thchat
@MakerspaceCT
#makerspace
@lovealibrary
moocargirl
May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi, Robyn from Queensland Australia. Pleased to join my first
#6thchat
. Head of Middle School and T of Yr6 for many years.
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi,
#6thchat
. Marilyn from SoCal.
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
To add to my bio--Mom to 5 fab kiddos,
#maet
adjunct and grad,
#nmualumni
, wife to
@hickstro
(who is my rockstar!)
#nwp
love
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hello! Library media specialist in ND! Love makerspace
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
We are heading down under in July!
@hickstro
and I Happy Making!
#6thchat
In reply to @moocargirl, @hickstro
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Howard from Silicon Valley. 5 & 6 full inclusion middle school math science/tech lead.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Let's spread the love for our
#PLN
Q1:Name your top 3 PLN resources for
#makered
? Who is your go to guru?
#6thchat
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Stalking
#6thchat
because of
@yoopertechgeek
😉 k4
#librarian
at 2 schools one with a
#Makerspace
🎉
#Michigan
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:06 PM EDT
I'm a huge fan of
@LFlemingEDU
@gravescolleen
and
@517EdTech
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1)
@LFlemingEDU
@lieberrian
@ginaseymour
@technojohnson
@MakerEdOrg
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#librariansrock
especially at
#waverlyelmwood
#6thchat
In reply to @almemoore
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Hi, Ventura!!! Passed through there this weekend on our way to Yosemite.
#6thchat
In reply to @Hell2Teach
moocargirl
May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
I follow
@ZeinaChalich
here in Australia.
#makerEDau
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1:
@LFlemingEDU
and
@ginaseymour
#6thchat
massignmenthelp
May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
#mwlibchat
#6thchat
#ADEchat
#CSISDchat
#CTEChat
#jcedchat
Top 5 Concerns Students Have While Writing Assignments
https://t.co/QNgbrlLwjX
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2: High Tech? Low Tech? No Tech? How do you define the different activities, supplies or resources within your
#makerspace
?
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1) New to
#makered
, but I have to say that
@deelanier
and his
#MakerKitchen
is sure inspiring.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Let's spread the love for our
#PLN
Q1:Name your top 3 PLN resources for
#makered
? Who is your go to guru?
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Ooh! Hadn't seen
#makerkitchen
before! Will add to my list!
#6thchat
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1, @deelanier
technojohnson
May 23 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#6thchat
come to
@MakerMeetup2017
in CT on 7/27 to hack,play,and grow your PLN. Google hangout with
@LFlemingEDU
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
He does a
#MakerKitchen
at his
#Edtechteam
sessions.
#6thchat
In reply to @yoopertechgeek, @deelanier
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1:
@TinkeringStudio
@wonderfulideaco
@instructables
not in any order. 3's too small - no fair!
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
3 per tweet. Keep sharing!
#6thchat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @TinkeringStudio, @wonderfulideaco, @instructables
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1
@plemmonsa
@shannonmmiller
were some of the 1st librarians I followed who were doing
#Makerspaces
#6thchat
technojohnson
May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Always a treat to collaborate with
@ctcasl
rockstars like you too!
#6thchat
In reply to @msthombookitis, @LFlemingEDU, @lieberrian, @ginaseymour, @MakerEdOrg, @ctcasl
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: combination of all! Like the creative aspect of no tech to change it up!
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2) I have a small space in my
#library
so I have a few diff areas:
#takeapart
@LEGO_Group
@SnapCircuits
@littleBits
& lots of
#art
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
Shout out to all the
#librarian
#makered
folks!
#makeitthehub
#6thchat
In reply to @almemoore, @plemmonsa, @shannonmmiller
AssignmentHelpN
May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#mwlibchat
#123princhat
#6thchat
#ADEchat
#CSISDchat
#CTEChat
The Ultimate 60 Ways To Use an iPad in the Classroom
https://t.co/Du9eR0MYRB
Ms_Mielke
May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
#6thchat
- I made my room into a makerspace last year... next year I want to do that at my new school!
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
I never thought of using tech in a Makerspace until this year. Always thought it was hands on only but love what it can bring!
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: kids have makerspace during recess so limited time. Tends to be a make and take activity.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: I love that
#makerspaces
can be whatever you dream them to be--from high to low to no-tech and ever combo in between
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: Start Lo (cardboard), Go Hi (Scratch), then mid (Lego WeDo), then integrate them all. This is where Making begins takes off!
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: with more time I set up stations and they can choose what they want to do and for how long.
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Am trying to create some
#MoblieMakerspaces
so
#teachers
can bring the
#MakerMindset
into the classroom.
#6thchat
@dalepd
@MakerspaceCT
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2) I would have to say no & low tech at this point. Love to watch Ss tinder. Pearler beads are a big hit.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2: High Tech? Low Tech? No Tech? How do you define the different activities, supplies or resources within your
#makerspace
?
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
What are pearler beans??
#6thchat
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
What are pearler beads??
#6thchat
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Have you tried the
#GoogleCSFirst
coding modules? They use
@scratch
.
#6thchat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @scratch
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A2: used strawbees and KEVA planks last week ... kids loved it
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
No. I've not heard of this? Is it Blockly? I'm trying that in cospaces
#6thchat
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1, @scratch
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
https://t.co/qPHBId5Yp8
#6thchat
Very popular! We call them pixel art!
In reply to @msthombookitis, @RunnerGirl13_1
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@scratch
has been popular in my
#makerspace
! Such a great FREE resource.
@nrusk1
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:21 PM EDT
There's a frame that beads are put on to create designs, images. Say them first w/Girl Scouts. Students love them.
#6thchat
In reply to @msthombookitis
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Huge fan of
@strawbees
and just started looking in to KEVA planks!
https://t.co/u5bu5KOCOM
#6thchat
In reply to @BravesLMS, @strawbees
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Here's
@deelanier
's
#Makerkitchen
,
#6thchat
. Thanks for sharing!!!
deelanier
May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Thanks for the shout
@RunnerGirl13_1
I need to update the slides but pretty self-explanatory
https://t.co/VdE4gBbt3r
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1, @yoopertechgeek, @RunnerGirl13_1
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
We also have
@KEVAplanks
this week!
#6thchat
@ctcasl
#makerspace
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Here's the link . . .
https://t.co/jgH16avdTG
#6thchat
It includes, video tutorials, passports, and a reflection piece. Highly recommend.
In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @scratch
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2: My
#geekgirl
loves the high tech, but in my heart,
#maker
in me LOVES the no tech-like Perler,
@strawbees
, hot glue and boxes
#6thchat
BlainlySpoken
May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Evening all - night school getting in the way of my twitter PD ;) - Denise , 6th gr math, Burlington City NJ
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A2: also have
@OZOBOT
for different type of coding,
@Sphero
and makey makes
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q3: Famous question, but worth repeating: How do you get started?
#bespecific
#teacherslikethat
#6thchat
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I know this is a
#6thchat
but my kinders LOVE playdough! Don't think they use it very much at home. Know
@yoopertechgeek
uses clay too
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Ah, yes!!!
#6thchat
In reply to @yoopertechgeek, @msthombookitis
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3) Get started with what you HAVE-work on developing the
#makermindset
. It's more abt that and less abt the stuff! Read & play!
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Gotta love
@letsplaydough
, even with our BIG kids. Complete freedom to create.
#6thchat
In reply to @almemoore, @yoopertechgeek, @letsplaydough
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
#6thchat
my day today
#waverlyelmwood
BlainlySpoken
May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A2: I have very little make and take activities but my
#makerspace
tends to be a center area once every few weeks
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Google I/O had these velcro planks. Write a mssg, build a bridge.
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@SquishyCircuits
is a fav of
@lovealibrary
! Cheap and awesome!
#6thchat
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3 in my mind if I was starting one: Start small. Simple. Legos, origami, blocks, playdough. See what they think.
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A3) I got started with
@CainesArcade
about three years ago, then coding last year.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Q3: Famous question, but worth repeating: How do you get started?
#bespecific
#teacherslikethat
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A3: jump in and just start! First time a short video and centers to explain it. Kids like anything new and different
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
I agree. Just do it. Just grow it. Change the thinking. Help them see it. Feel it.
#6thchat
In reply to @msthombookitis
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
The authors I started w/:
@LFlemingEDU
,
@garystager
,
@dalepd
@spencerideas
,
@ajjuliani
<3
#6thchat
lieberrian
May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
#6thchat
@ctcasl
#makerspace
#makered
Check out our event from Sat.
@SLIMEexpo
https://t.co/zwO8kMnpxo
largest ed
#makerspace
#expo
on LI
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:31 PM EDT
This is fabulous!
#6thchat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Create a SPACE where they can
#MAKE
. Ask them "What problem will you solve today?" Create
#producers
instead of
#consumers
#6thchat
@dalepd
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
This is my favorite picture of the year!!! Super creative with a
#designchallenge
. Create an into the future device.
#6thchat
#Makered
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I love the challenges that can be incorporated within the
#makerspace
#6thchat
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: lots of ideas on Pinterest and also do STEM challenges found on
@TpTdotcom
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A3: I started with cardboard, tape & some really good scissors. Solar ovens, Syringe Hydraulics, DIY GCardboard.
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Yes!!! Make it purposeful, ignite empathy . . . create!!!
#6thchat
In reply to @msthombookitis, @dalepd
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
This reminds me of Meet the Robinsons!! ❤️ or the book -A day with Wilbur Robinson
#6thchat
#MakerSpace
@heybilljoyce
In reply to @RunnerGirl13_1, @heybilljoyce
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4: Talk about connecting curriculum?
#steam
#stem
#makered
Thougts about role of
#makerspaces
? Do they have one? Does it matter?
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
My student's creativity is ignited with a good challenge, limited supplies, and a time limit.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I love the challenges that can be incorporated within the
#makerspace
#6thchat
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#6thchat
ktlewis14
May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
6th graders loved making Pokeballs!
#txlchat
In reply to @sue_fitz
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Q4 cont.: Where are the intersections of
#makerspaces
and classrooms-before and after school and in and out of school?
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Oh my goodness, yes!!!
#6thchat
In reply to @almemoore, @heybilljoyce
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: I think more about connecting learners. Maker sessions bring the best out of Ss who I can't reach any other way!
#6thchat
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
Great article in
@slj
abt.
@ginaseymour
&
#CompassionateMaking
!
#empathy
#6thchat
@MakerspaceCT
@dalepd
#makerspace
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A4: yes it matters ... for the S who finds success and confidence in a makerspace; to learn 21st century skills!!
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Awesome work!!! I have to agree, duct tape and sturdy scissors are a must.
#6thchat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Great article in
@slj
abt.
@ginaseymour
&
#CompassionateMaking
!
#empathy
#6thchat
@MakerspaceCT
@dalepd
#makerspace
https://t.co/Ay378KxNYU
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A4) I like incorporating elements of
#designthinking
. The process is as important as the product.
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q4: Talk about connecting curriculum?
#steam
#stem
#makered
Thougts about role of
#makerspaces
? Do they have one? Does it matter?
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
They totally remind me of pogs. (Am I dating myself?) I might have to do an
#edusteal
with this one.
#6thchat
In reply to @almemoore
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Ss was uninspired by academics out-designed me on GCardboard build session. I celebrated him! It motivated him & inspired parents.
#6thchat
In reply to @yoopertechgeek
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:43 PM EDT
#6thchat
AdkinsKimberly7
May 23 @ 9:52 AM EDT
Creating our own fidget spinners day 1
#makerspace
#ridgepride
#onceacard
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
#makerspace
ss the WHERE/WHAT &
#designthinking
as the HOW! Connect to ALL
#curriculuar
areas.
@spencerideas
#launchbook
#6thchat
@dalepd
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Q5: Since we have so many library rockstars here: Name your favorite
#makermindset
books!
#6thchat
#nevertoomanybooks
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5:
https://t.co/7QcNUtPfZA
#alltimefavorite
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Here's a post on my first challenge. Lot's of fun learning and collaborating.
#6thchat
https://t.co/qzySk7Sy4e
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5 the most magnificent thing by
@ashleyspires
❤️
#6thchat
lieberrian
May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#6thchat
@ctcasl
@NYSACTE
@nyla_ssl
@NSBAComm
#makerspace
#makered
Coming to your bookshelves from
@Scholastic
https://t.co/eiZQHUKFuP
BravesLMS
May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A5: Rosie Revere, Engineer ... or any books by Andrea Beatty!
#6thchat
lieberrian
May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
#6thchat
@ctcasl
@NYSACTE
@nyla_ssl
@NSBAComm
#makerspace
#makered
Coming to your bookshelves from
@Scholastic
https://t.co/eiZQHUKFuP
almemoore
May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A5 Going Places by
@peterhreynolds
All of
@andreabeaty
's books
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Google will send you a class set of passports, T's guide, T's dashboard, everything you need to run a club. Your Ss will love it!!!
#6thchat
In reply to @HowardKiyuna, @scratch
msthombookitis
May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Here is a
#makerspace
#bibliography
that I have been working on using
@noodletools
!
https://t.co/wKGb5W3AUm
#6thchat
RunnerGirl13_1
May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Thank you!!! Looks like a comprehensive list, Melissa.
#6thchat
In reply to @msthombookitis, @noodletools
tinkredu
May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q6: If you were going to build your must-have Maker Tool Kit (scissors, cutters, mallets, etc.) What would your top 5 items be?
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q6: If you were going to build your must-have Maker Tool Kit (scissors, cutters, mallets, etc.) What would your top 5 items be?
#6thchat
HowardKiyuna
May 23 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A6: Heavy scissors, screwdriver, miter box/saw, rechargeable drill/multi-bits/holesaw, tapes (heh, i cheated).
#6thchat
yoopertechgeek
May 23 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thanks for a lively
#6thchat
! So good to connect with all of you!
#buildingPLN
#alwaystimewellspent
#makermindset
@tinkredu