#makeitreal Archive


Wednesday October 17, 2018
9:30 PM EDT

  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal Chat is starting.... Now!!!! So excited!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Hop on over to #MakeItReal from #kidsdeserveit and #betheone and #122edchat if you're still around. It's going to be great!
  • effortfuleduktr Oct 17 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Blake Harvard, AP psych teacher and blogger, Alabama https://t.co/EJp11sZu1q #makeitreal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hey Everyone! Honored to be a part of #MakeItReal Chat tonight! My name is Rae! I am a 6th Grade Math Teach in IL and a part of the @teachbetterteam!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I'm Denis, author of Instant Relevance, excited for @RaeHughart to take the lead on tonight's #MakeItReal chat!
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I am ready for some fun! #MakeItReal #122edchat #Kidsdeserveit
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hi Blake! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight
    In reply to @effortfuleduktr
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal Todd Shriver from North White (Indiana).
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Hey Blake! Great to see you here tonight! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @effortfuleduktr
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Question 1 is up in just 1 min! #MakeitReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    HI Todd! Thanks for coming out for #MakeItReal tonight!
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hey Todd! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Hi folks. George from Japan. I write and vlog at: https://t.co/HVCqyGmhNd and I teach secondary English. Happy to be here! #MakeItReal
  • TarniaCovooper Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I'm all! I'm Tonya from Richmond, VA. I teach Spanish prek-5 and mentor student leaders. 🙌🏻 #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Thanks for coming to #MakeItReal!!! We love international voices!
    In reply to @kruevans
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Can you believe its coming so fast?!?! Let the fun begin! #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Question 1 : How do you incorporate the contents "Why" in every lesson? #MakeitReal
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Happy to be here, Dennis! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hey Tonya!!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TarniaCovooper
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Happy to be here, Denis! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Hey George! Great seeing you here tonight #MakeItReal
    In reply to @kruevans
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Happy to be here, Rae! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • HuckMath Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Allison Huck - Algebra 1 &8th grade math teacher in Texas #MakeItReal
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I’m Evie, a preservice teacher from Rider University! #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Denis, George is an awesome educator in every chat he is in. Love having conversations with passionate educators! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @kruevans
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A1: I actually think it's important to explicitly state it. Every time. So I do that! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hi Allison :) Thanks for being here for #MakeItReal tonight. I love it when you come!!!
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • JeremyDBond Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Parent from Connecticut peeking in to #MakeItReal.
  • effortfuleduktr Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A1 - Usually, relating material back to the students or having them relate with concrete examples can help with retention and incorporate the 'why'. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Hi Evie! Thanks for coming! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    RT Q1 #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    We have question 1 here #MakeItReal Friends! @TechieTeachOtt @jeffgargas @chadostrowski @MrKaplanJK @BryanZwemke @MatthewXJoseph @JoyKirr @bethhill2829 @BethHouf
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Q1: Talk about it! Share out the WHY from the very beginning when your learning begins! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey, #MakeItReal crew and my friend, @RaeHughart ! Good evening!
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey Evelyn!! Welcome! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Good evening, #MakeitReal crew and @RaeHughart !
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Thanks Rae. I appreciate the support. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart, @MathDenisNJ
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey Allison! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A1: Don't just incorporate the "why" but make it the focal point of the design of the lesson! If it doesn't dictate the activities and student experience, then it will feel "added in" #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hey Friend!!!! How are you Laura?!?! How was your week? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Woohoo!!!! We have Laura! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Yes! Do you get a chance to do this consistently? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @effortfuleduktr
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Awesome! Remember to add #MakeItReal to each tweet too!
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Hey Jeremy! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • effortfuleduktr Oct 17 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    With psychology, most of the material pretty easily relates back to the students. #makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: The "Why" for my subject is usually easy, but sometimes Ss don't understand why English is important. So I remind them that I want every door to be opened for them in life, & the more they know, the more opportunities to do things. :) #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Dont just "Add on" Activities - facilitate them with purpose! #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      A1: Don't just incorporate the "why" but make it the focal point of the design of the lesson! If it doesn't dictate the activities and student experience, then it will feel "added in" #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Q1: Making the "WHY" behind content was always difficult for me until I used themed internships. This allowed the "WHY" to be the focus from the moment they walked in, to the moment they walked out. AND Ss could see their learning in action when in our community #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    The perfect Gif. #Loveit #MakeItReal
    • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:36 PM EDT
      Thanks Rae. I appreciate the support. #MakeItReal
      In reply to @RaeHughart, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: In Instant Relevance I talk about how to stop pretending that "Real world" applications are actually real, and find ways to EXTRACT real lessons from passion and experience. That hits the why every time #MakeItReal
  • TarniaCovooper Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A1: Trying to get much more consistent with this! In language classrooms we use "I can" statements to drive student learning. I could definitely connect more with the "why" in those statements. #MakeitReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Hey, Rae! Spent Monday and Tuesday at #MOREnet2018 and had fabulous PD! Presented to a great audience. Great week so far! You? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Do you like that I typed a Q1 instead of A1? Oops! #MakeItReal #TypingFast
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    Hey, Denis! Hope your week's going well! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Question 2 : How can your community be a part of showing students the "WHY" behind learning? #MakeitReal
  • Jennifer_Manly Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: I ask kids when they think they might use it. Sometimes they have the same why as I did, sometimes different, but let them try to guess first. Also, I start the year with the rule that they can always ask why. If I can’t answer, we stop doing it immediately. #makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Love this! Tell us more! Be specific! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    It is...so far........(insert sinister music here) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Oh nice! What did you teach this week? Anything that students connected with?!!? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @effortfuleduktr
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A1: Allow the students to make connections to their experiences in and out of the classroom. Constantly remind yourself of YOUR “why” and students will find it, too. #MakeItReal
  • sirnewmalot Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    In history this involves putting in context of the bigger picture, how it helps explains the puzzle or how it connects to the world today #makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Sometimes students have the same Why - some times different - @Jennifer_Manly Love this point! #MakeItReal
    • Jennifer_Manly Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      A1: I ask kids when they think they might use it. Sometimes they have the same why as I did, sometimes different, but let them try to guess first. Also, I start the year with the rule that they can always ask why. If I can’t answer, we stop doing it immediately. #makeitreal
      In reply to @RaeHughart
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A1: Guest speakers from the community are awesome! I have set questions that Ss ask the guests, and I LOVE having them ask about ongoing learning/training. Ss are always surprised to find out people still learn stuff after HS. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    How fun is that?!?! Thats awesome! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2: community members, parents and other teachers have so many rich experiences to share , and they've put their education into action. Having them share their stories is very powerful to kids #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q2: In my classroom, students learn by participating in Themed Internships sponsored by Local Businesses! Why? Because this allows our "why" behind content is present every day throughout student learning! "When will I ever use this in the real world?" #MakeItReal
  • effortfuleduktr Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Well...not this week...fall break :) But last week we covered the sleep cycle, negative effects of sleep deprivation on the body and performance at school. #makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • kruevans Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A2: By being kind to as many people as possible. Hopefully it spreads! #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Great Reflection here! How can I help? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TarniaCovooper
  • JeremyDBond Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    The community goes far beyond the school -- families, cities, partners -- and people should feel as if schools are a part of that larger picture. The "why" isn't to do well in school but to help improve the local and global community. #MakeItReal A2
    • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Question 2 : How can your community be a part of showing students the "WHY" behind learning? #MakeitReal
  • HuckMath Oct 17 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A1: I like to showcase the “why” if possible, especially if it’s a good hook. I’d say the struggle (most often) is bridging the gap between the “why” and a “why” my teenagers actually care about. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Question 2 is here! #MakeItReal
    • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      Question 2 : How can your community be a part of showing students the "WHY" behind learning? #MakeitReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    True! That's why listening is so important. I even "listened" by assigning my math students a journal assignment every other week. I learned so much about their personal interests, and responded with mine, that we found a common "why" faster than you think #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q2: Use Community to emphasize Content! Most Community Members have NO idea what occurs in the classroom. However, our community is LIVING our content! So emphasize the WHY in learning using the community! #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    This is an incredibly important difference! Finding BOTH is Essential!!! Have you found a way to make this a priority in your lesson planning? What hurdle are you encountering that you still need to brainstorm? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Yes Yes Yes yes #MakeItReal
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I have Ss practice turning "off" casual register in class. We elevate our speech: *We don't have to "be smart" to "sound smart" *Ex: Say "that is like a vacuum" instead of sucks. *Some interviews/ jobs need you to speak a bit more formally than you do with friends. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    #MakeitReal A2 We use the outside community to help with the why. Great example was when Congressman John Lewis spoke about civil rights and the March on Washington. He spoke of why it was necessary to protest even though he knew what consequences he could face. Powerful!
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Yes! How often do you get to invite them in? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • HuckMath Oct 17 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A2: reach out to parents, families, and friends - ask students to do the same - google hangouts can be a great way to bring different why’s and perspectives to your classroom. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Question 3 : Inviting your Community IN! Share your Fears, Share your Hurdles, Share the benefits! #MakeitReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Fantastic!!! Sharing stories with our students is one thing. But having leaders and experts share their own stories makes a lasting impact! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    love it! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A2: Use your community to help students explore their interests- community members are sometimes valuable resources. Students can learn about the impact they can have on their community. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    This chat is FLYING! Love seeing these answers of how you are going to support making your content more Purposeful with Community Stakeholders! #MakeitReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Love this! Powerful! Dont you wish everyday could be this powerful? How do we make this happen? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    When I taught careers, I had guest speakers in as often as possible, but once a month minimum. I had Ss make a list of jobs they'd like speakers from, & I even had an FBI agent in Wingtips show up once. The kids had never seen a 3 piece suit. :) I use only 4 in Eng. 2 #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Yes! Great an simple way to start the conversation! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Great point! Don't just bring community in...but take students TO the community and help make an impact there! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Q3: Anytime guests are in the classroom, teachers I work with often are so nervous! Many believe, when you welcome people in, you also welcome criticism. But this has NEVER been my experience. Guest Community Members often leave inspired and rejuvenated #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Question 3 is here friends! #MakeItReal
    • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      Question 3 : Inviting your Community IN! Share your Fears, Share your Hurdles, Share the benefits! #MakeitReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Inward & Outward! Love this #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @MissEvie_
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    #MakeitReal A3 The benefits: hearing the story. Textbooks not needed. Students become engaged in learning because they are able to interact and ask questions. Here is our story with Mike Eruzione. https://t.co/9jMOLVu7SN
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    This is so powerful! How can we make this the NORM?!?!?! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Use the Community to Explore their Interests - Evelyn Love this #MakeItReal
    • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:46 PM EDT
      A2: Use your community to help students explore their interests- community members are sometimes valuable resources. Students can learn about the impact they can have on their community. #MakeItReal
  • Jennifer_Manly Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A2: When they share context (or even give kids real projects!), comm. members add value to the learning by showing immediately when they’ll need the info they’re learning. Plus, there’s nothing cooler than seeing a 12 year old use industry vocab in an authentic convo #MakeitReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A3: I've found that when bringing in a guest speaker, always have a list of questions your Ss need to ask. Assign Ss a question before hand. This relaxes the guest & gets them started talking to Ss, plus it covers the things I want them to share as they respond to Ss. #MakeItReal
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    It was only 20-25 minutes in length but it left a lasting impression for the students and us teachers. Honored to have him speak! #MakeitReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q3 : Benefits ... There are countless benefits! Having Community Members Echo our message is invaluable, as it emphasizes the value of our content! #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Applying "Classroom Content" Authentically #Magic #MakeItReal
    • Jennifer_Manly Oct 17 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      A2: When they share context (or even give kids real projects!), comm. members add value to the learning by showing immediately when they’ll need the info they’re learning. Plus, there’s nothing cooler than seeing a 12 year old use industry vocab in an authentic convo #MakeitReal
      In reply to @RaeHughart
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    We can, even more so now, because the technology is there to bring the world in to our Ss. We need to get over the "that's not in my curriculum" & see the benefits go beyond curriculum. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3: Any tips on how to invite community members in? Please share! #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A3: Fear? None Benefits? Someone else sharing a valuable point about learning. Someone sharing an inspiring story about challenges. Someone else inspiring my students to become more. Someone else seeing that school is a new place now. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Question 4 : Set a Goal & Tag someone you connected with tonight to help hold you accountable! #MakeitReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    I talk a lot about this in our Teach Further Free Course at https://t.co/fkk9bAmzhG. May give you some ideas #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Yes! Love this! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Informally, when you know someone can do something interesting, just ask. Also ask kids what their parents do. Formally, we formed a Speakers Bureau, got all the local people we wanted on it approved by the school, then we could ask any without needing clearance #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I use email address, Twitter and phone calls. Explain you class and what their role would be and most are willing to help. #MakeitReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • TarniaCovooper Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A2: Id like to invite in more Spanish speaking members of the community to show kids the usefulness of Spanish in daily life. Also would be great to show some models for our students who are native Spanish speakers. #MakeitReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Yes! So many! Depending on what you are thinking of starting with - I have about 5 blogs on this topic at https://t.co/YgTo1An9JO! (Small and Large Ways to involve your community!) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Start with graduates who are doing cool things, have them talk to Ss maybe from where they work, & then they'll see that where you are from isn't as important as where you're going. #makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Planning a lesson with your "Why" - invite someone from the community in that uses this skill throughout their day #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MissEvie_
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    This would be so easy and powerful! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TarniaCovooper
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Dont forget to set your goal #MakeItReal friends!
    • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:52 PM EDT
      Question 4 : Set a Goal & Tag someone you connected with tonight to help hold you accountable! #MakeitReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A4: Goal: Find NASA scientists to talk to my students. (I LOVE SPACE). And I think @sciencediva319 can help me with that #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Wow, great perspective Laura! Do you have contacts with this network of people? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal Not all visitors are virtual. Fortunate to have Kyle Cook of Matchbox 20 share his story, music and guitar 🎸 abilities with our students.
  • HuckMath Oct 17 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3: no fear necessarily, just concerned about setting very clear expectations for behavior - the biggest hurdle would be time. #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Wow!!!! So cool for you and your students! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A3b: My District set up a senior career day where we brought in community members to talk to Ss on different topics, had the counselors there to help with FAFSA, teach them finance basics, etc. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    COOL! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Love this idea! You could also reach out to @jeffgargas and @IllinoisStateU Planetarium! I bet someone knows someone! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @sciencediva319, @jeffgargas, @IllinoisStateU
  • TarniaCovooper Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A3: My hurdles include taking time away from more "academic" parts of instruction to invite in community members. It can require a lot of planning and time to coordinate and I'm already busy all day long. The benefits are amazing, though! Adding this to my goals. #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    If you ever want to talk this through, let me know! You can do it! I believe in you! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @HuckMath
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Some. Our state has us track graduates for a while after they graduate. We have to know what they are doing, we we can always contact them. A friend of mine is a robotics engineer stationed at Disney World. Said he'd talk to my Ss anytime by Skype or Google Hangouts. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Dont be afraid! #MakeItReal
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal Also has Philo Barnhart, creator of Ariel from The Little Mermaid and his friend Charles Moisant visit and share about animation and art. Here is Mr Barnhart drawing Flounder.
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks @RaeHughart for hosting this amazing #MakeItReal chat tonight! Join us next week at 9:30 EST when @Jonharper70bd hosts! And in the meantime, check out the Instant Relevance Podcast (@InstantRel) episodes, and our new episode comes out Saturday! https://t.co/bwZvDzZCzW
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A4: Goal: Step outside of my comfort zone and starting making more connections within my community! #tec207 #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I always ask Ss if they have family members who could be guest speakers and talk about their careers, etc. :) Great place to start. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @MissEvie_
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    You can do it Tonya! To make it purposeful & related to content, I would love to help! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TarniaCovooper
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Passionate Teachers - Innovative Goals! #MakeItReal #Dedicated
    • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 9:58 PM EDT
      A4: Goal: Step outside of my comfort zone and starting making more connections within my community! #tec207 #MakeItReal
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Thank you so much for having me! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @Jonharper70bd, @InstantRel
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Don't simply say ... "Its too much right now." #MakeItReal #TeachBetter
    • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 9:59 PM EDT
      I always ask Ss if they have family members who could be guest speakers and talk about their careers, etc. :) Great place to start. #MakeItReal
      In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @MissEvie_
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    I actually know a retired NASA guy. :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @sciencediva319
  • ToddShriver Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    #MakeItReal Thanks to @RaeHughart for moderating tonight and to everyone who shared. We are all in this together!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Oct 17 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    See...all a guy has to do is ask. Send me some info! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @sciencediva319
  • TarniaCovooper Oct 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    I love this offer to assist! Thank you, Rae. Let me get a few ideas together and I'll reply back. This has me thinking. For ex: I can use the days of the week to help a Spanish speaker understand a schedule of events in Richmond. So many possibilities! #earlylang #Makeitreal
    In reply to @RaeHughart
  • MissEvie_ Oct 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Thank you @RaeHughart for an amazing #MakeItReal chat!
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    so glad you could join us! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @ToddShriver
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Yes! Keep me updated! You got this! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @TarniaCovooper
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Great chat tonight, #MakeItReal crew! Awesome job of moderating, @RaeHughart ! Have a fab rest of the week, everyone!
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    On it! He’s retired and in Florida. Should be able to talk to him in a couple weeks when he comes up for deer 🦌 hunting season. #MakeitReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @sciencediva319
  • RaeHughart Oct 17 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Have a great week Laura!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • SteinbrinkLaura Oct 17 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    You too, Rae! :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @RaeHughart