#NT2T Archive

This Twitter chat is dedicated to those educators who are new to Twitter. Join them each Saturday morning at 9am EST for a weekly discussion.

Saturday January 28, 2017
9:00 AM EST

  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Welcome to #Nt2t! Our topic is “Tweativity (Twitter and Creativity)” Questions for the chat are here & on the photo cards.
  • participatechat Jan 28 @ 9:00 AM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #NT2T by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/GpGqfPgf4l
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:00 AM EST
    You should come to #edcampSTL so I can meet you f2f finally! #NT2t
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Have questions? Need some help? Simply tweet @stephwurking @hturk139 or @shyj #NT2t
    In reply to @stephwurking, @hturk139, @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:01 AM EST
    We will be using Q1, A1, Q2, A2 (question 1/answer 1) format. Please respond to each question like A1, A2, etc & include our hashtag #NT2T
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Joining #NT2t chat from Maryland to talk about Twitter and creativity.
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:01 AM EST
    Hello to everyone at your session! #NT2t #edcampcobb
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, your role, and a situation in which you are normally very creative. #NT2t
  • trawill14 Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
    This is Tracy from Michigan joining #NT2T! #EDU5720
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Good morning Jim! #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Good morning Tracy! Are you getting all of the snow that I saw on TV? #NT2t
    In reply to @trawill14
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
    Hi, Julie. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Good morning...stopping by #Nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    I am Julie, co-founder of #NT2t from Missouri, USA. I am creative in the garden & behind a camera.
  • scbfincke Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Excited to join my first twitter chat as a #newteacher #nt2t #TAatBA
    In reply to @participatechat
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    GOod moring Sean and thanks for stopping by this morning. #NT2t
    In reply to @FLRichter
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Welcome, Tracy! What part of the mitten are you from? I have family in the Flint area, and they want sun! #nt2t
    In reply to @trawill14
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Stay safe! Sounds like a big one! #NT2t
    In reply to @trawill14
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:03 AM EST
    Hope all is well with you! #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Welcome, Sarah! Where/what do you teach? #nt2t
    In reply to @scbfincke, @participatechat
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Hi #nt2t Ines from Germany. Teacher at a high school with social art classes.
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Hi #nt2t Carl from Avonsleigh Australia. Couldn't sleep so thought, why not, here I am.
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Welcome to #NT2t and your first chat Sarah! Happy to have you join us!
    In reply to @scbfincke, @participatechat
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Hannah, 1st year 1st grade T in Northern VA, and moderating today's chat. #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    Glad to see everyone here! #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj
  • ludey_lu Jan 28 @ 9:04 AM EST
    #nt2t Loving learning twitter and enjoying a diet Coke in Michigan with #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Good afternoon Ines! always lovely to have you join us. #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Morning! Been a while. Jeremy, from Connecticut, parent (& various parent/education roles). Creative with writing, if not fiction. #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:02 AM EST
      Please introduce yourself, tell us where you are from, your role, and a situation in which you are normally very creative. #NT2t
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    I’m Jason Strzalkowski, MS History / Computer Ed. Belleville, MI #wctlp #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    I'm doing well, snug and warm in the living room as winter passes by. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Hi! I'm Mary Beth from MI! #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Your insomnia is always to our benefit, Carl! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Funny, should be "special" art classes. #nt2t
    In reply to @seni_bl
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    G'Morning. Katie - Grade 5 from Michigan. Learning about Twitter this weekend with #wctlp. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Me too; have a fire going in the fireplace; laptop on my lap. #NT2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Trish joining in from TN. I teach 6th grade global cultures this year Creative in my baking, cooking, and planning #Nt2t
  • erineaton33 Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Erin from MI here #nt2t
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Hi. I'm Doris from Michigan. I teach 9-12 Soc. Studies. #nt2t
  • mtartaro Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Hello all! My session starts at 9:15. We will be trickling in starting then! #nt2t
  • teacherhockey Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    #nt2t This is Mike from Michigan. 6th grade science.
  • HaleDj12grl Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Lalena here from Downriver in Michigan. I teach middle school self contained. #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Thanks Hannah. Always happy not to waste time on sleep #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Glad to made it. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:05 AM EST
    Welcome to #NT2t Melissa. No coffee this morning?
    In reply to @ludey_lu
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Good morning. Kindergarten in cold Michigan. #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    ***Q1 coming up! #nt2t
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Thank you the @March4Edu is something im trying to get going;Hoping to get Ts to proactively LEAD education than passively react to it #nt2t
    In reply to @March4Edu
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Welcome! Lots of MI folks today! What is #wctlp? #nt2t
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    GM! Welcome! #nt2t
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Glad to be here together! #NT2t
    In reply to @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    That's what I'm missing, a fire! Have to get the hubby on that... #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    I'm Sonya from #wctlp. Excited to be learning about twitter this weekend! #nt2t
  • Aushie94 Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Good Morning all, Tamela from MI #nt2t
  • TchrThorn Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    High School Special Edcuation teacher from Michigan! So excited to figure this out! #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Thanks for sharing! #nt2t
    • March4Edu Jan 28 @ 8:59 AM EST
      This is how I'm trying to effect change; Please follow @March4Edu Its time we LEAD & let DC know ED is a top priority; March in June #Nt2t
  • CallahansClass Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Good morning. Patrick from NJ checking in with #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:06 AM EST
    Good morning Jeremy! So happy to have you join us! I can be creative w/ writing but hate doing it. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Q1: How do you promote creativity at your school or district? #NT2t
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Wayne County Teacher Leaders Pilot - there are 70 educators in a room tweeting with you today #wctlp #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Hello Mary Beth, good to have u with us. #nt2t
    In reply to @MBRevesz
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Welcome to all the new faces, and all of our friends in MI here this morning! DOn't know what #wctlp is, but I need to know now! #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    OK just read the intro #nt2t I am creative under pressure. I surprise myself with the solutions I come up with #nt2t
  • wheaton_beth Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Hi! I'm Beth Wheaton a reading specialist from Michigan. #wctlp #nt2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Wayne County Teacher Leader Pilot #wctlp #nt2t with @conniehamilton
    In reply to @hturk139, @conniehamilton
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    GOod morning to you Jason and welcome to #NT2t Happy to have a crowd from MI joining us.
    In reply to @MrStrawCowSki
  • synchro73 Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Good morning, I'm Amy from Michigan and I teach STEM at Seitz MS. Can't wait to get started #WCTLP #NT2T
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    #nt2t Jeff from bitter cold MI 5th grade educator #wctlp
  • K8Dunlap Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Hello, I'm Kate! 8th grade social studies teacher from Michigan. #nt2t
  • nickijohnson201 Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    I'm Nicki from Michigan. #nt2t #wctlp
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    I hear you. It is work. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    Welcome to #NT2t Mary Beth! Hope you are staying warm up in MI.
    In reply to @MBRevesz
  • slg1213 Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    New to teacher chat. Excited about this. #nt2t
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
    @March4Edu Great initiative! #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @March4Edu
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    A welcome visit. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    A1: Keep learning and keep reading. Hearing great speakers like @burgessdave #tlap #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • BabyakKristy Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    Hi! I'm Kristy. I teach first grade in MI. #wctlp #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    A1 In any locale, having flexibility and openness is the best way to promote creativity. Don't impose a box. #NT2t
  • Skfuoco Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    #wctlp is Wayne County Teacher Leadership Program #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    LOL.....looks like someone needs to make a coffee run! Are you at a conference? #NT2t
    In reply to @ludey_lu
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    awesome! Welcome. Glad you're here. #nt2t
    In reply to @slg1213
  • cybraryman1 Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    My Creativity page https://t.co/3TBdzbQg8F My #GeniusHour page https://t.co/4DAX5tcIcS Let your students be creative #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    I've always hated it....I can do it but don't like. I'd rather have a shovel in my hand. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • TchrThorn Jan 28 @ 9:08 AM EST
    #wctlp is the Wayne County Teacher Leader Program! We are here with @conniehamilton #nt2t
    In reply to @conniehamilton
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:07 AM EST
      Welcome to all the new faces, and all of our friends in MI here this morning! DOn't know what #wctlp is, but I need to know now! #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Or come to Australia Hannah. It's going to be 38C on Monday. (100 in the Fahrenheit currency) #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: Keep learning and keep an open mind...think outside the box. #nt2t #wctlp
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Q1: We just hosted @burgessdave in the #wctlp and that’s right up his alley! How? Keep asking questions… #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @burgessdave
  • erineaton33 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: STEM learning, genius hour #nt2t
  • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: We have EdCamps for professional development...20 minute rotating power sessions where we share out new tech! #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Good morning to you Katie and welcome to #NT2t
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • satterj2 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: By encouraging risk taking and recognizing good work! #nt2t
  • synchro73 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: I use the Engineering Design Process & Design Thinking in my MakerSpace to promote creativity #NT2T #WCTLP @RCSDPIRATES
    In reply to @RCSDPIRATES
  • jasonveitch06 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Jason from Michigan and I teach 6th grade science and social studies #nt2t
  • HaleDj12grl Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: #nt2t When planning lessons looking for ways to make it fun for the kids and myself opens up ideas for creativity.
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    #wctlp sounds pretty awesome, a bunch of motivated teachers growing themselves! Glad we could connect here! #nt2t
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: I integrate new technologies into my classroom to engage students and share ideas with colleagues. #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Well we have a lot in common Trish! Welcome to #NT2t
    In reply to @TrishKing6
  • JacquelineSimi1 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    Genius Hour! #nt2t
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    A1: Be willing to take risks. #nt2t #wctlp
  • trawill14 Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
    I try to encourage collaboration and imagination and incorporate multi-disciplinary lessons when I can. #NT2T, #EDU5720
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1 Creativity-Learn, read, experience; see if it is adaptable & would improve student learning; then share it 1 on 1, PLC, PLN #edcamp #nt2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: Trying out new activities and not being afraid to take risks. #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    I guess I wouldn't need a fire then! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @hturk139, @JKatzaman
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: Think outside the box. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    wow, does sound like you dislike it more. Blank page is still worse than a full one, no? #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: Power Half Hour #differentiation #wctlp #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    Creativity happens when people feel they are safe and can take risks. (like a maslow thing) promote through making it acceptable #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    Hello Erin! Welcome to #NT2t and the weekend!
    In reply to @erineaton33
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: …about how to make every lesson the best it can be, and how to deliver it, and bring manipulatives, and…and… and… #wctlp #nt2t
  • AssignmentHelpN Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    #catholicedchat #Nt2t A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    @hturk139 do you have Qs for #NT2T today? #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139
  • massignmenthelp Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    #catholicedchat #Nt2t 10 Ways to read textbooks effectively https://t.co/0iOcFyoUbb
  • MrsSturdyELA6 Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    Hi! Nichole from Michigan checking in. #Nt2t #wctlp
  • synchro73 Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    @hturk139 Would you mind sharing the list of questions for this chat? #NT2T #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1 Creativity happens when people feel they are safe and can take risks. (like a maslow thing) promote through making it acceptable #nt2t
  • stephwurking - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    #NT2t Hello all, Stephan - co-mod and co-founder of the chat. Off to lunch with the wife. Please enjoy the chat
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: I brainstorm with other teachers, look for opportunities to provide students w/choices, connect w/ other classes #nt2t
  • K8Dunlap Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    #nt2t Give yourself permission to step outside of your comfort zone to get silly and messy!
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    Good morning Doris! My hubby just retired from teaching the same thing. #NT2t
    In reply to @VMA_Maynard
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    I'll definitely have to plan that vacation one winter! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • HeyMrsStephens Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: Innovation 101 through Henry Ford Museum. Great addition to my science classroom #wctlp #nt2t
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
    A1: Genius Hour #nt2t #wctlp
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Not at this time of year #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj, @hturk139, @JKatzaman
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    All questions are in this pic. #nt2t
    In reply to @synchro73
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Want to learn more about this. Sounds interesting. Any advice? #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @HeyMrsStephens
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    The alpacas aren't going anywhere so feel free #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj, @JKatzaman
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    The #wctlp is learning about Twitter and being connected educators. We're joining #nt2t and #leadupchat this morning.
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:11 AM EST
    Good morning Mike! Welcome to #NT2t. Please know I appreciate anyone who can work with MS kids! Hormones...yikes!
    In reply to @teacherhockey
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Just tweeted it out, thanks for asking! #nt2t
    In reply to @conniehamilton
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
    NO, I mean ALL of them. #nt2t
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
    Good morning Lalena and welcome to #NT2t MS self-contained...you definitely have tons on patience!
    In reply to @HaleDj12grl
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
    #nt2t
    In reply to @conniehamilton
  • trawill14 Jan 28 @ 9:12 AM EST
    I agree. Many need a sense of safety or comfort to be creative. Doesn't always come natural. #NT2T, #EDU5720
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    A1 Consider the whole brain when thinking about creativity #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Sharing ideas accelerates growth Doris @VMA_Maynard #NT2t
    In reply to @VMA_Maynard
    • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:09 AM EST
      A1: I integrate new technologies into my classroom to engage students and share ideas with colleagues. #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Good morning Sarah! I LOVE the K age kids! #NT2t
    In reply to @SarahStovall77
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    A1) Honestly, as a parent, I haven't had much of a role in this. Doesn't mean I shouldn't. Appreciate hearing your ideas. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    Some day....some day..... #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @hturk139, @JKatzaman
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    A1: Growth mindset can promote creativity! #nt2t #wctlp
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:13 AM EST
    no and too often people are looking over their backs. Doesn't breed confidence #NT2t
    In reply to @trawill14
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    A1: I struggle finding ways as a first year T to give students freedom without losing the management piece. Thoughts? #nt2t
  • K8Dunlap Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    @GRuntledChalkie Absolutely! Baby steps! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    That sounds wonderful!Hello to everyone at #wctlp Plz ask questions and share your thoughts during the chat! Gr8 tweeps here #NT2t
    In reply to @ludey_lu
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    In other words, creativity can happen outside a structured environment. #nt2t
    • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:10 AM EST
      Creativity happens when people feel they are safe and can take risks. (like a maslow thing) promote through making it acceptable #nt2t
  • HeyMrsStephens Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    @katiepinkelman Here's the link. Great stuff! https://t.co/2uKDgFVXE9 #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:14 AM EST
    Agreed! As a first year T at a Title I school, I struggle with this, and having confidence to try things. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @trawill14
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    **Q2 on the way! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Yes, always better to be proactive than reactive! #NT2t
    In reply to @FLRichter, @March4Edu
  • y_chambers Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    #NT2t A1 By encouraging all to lead
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    So true Kate. was listening to a podcast today about how most inventions happen by accident #NT2t
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Good morning Sonya! This is the place to get your questions answered! We are all here to help! #NT2t
    In reply to @sonya_kalasho
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A1: Willingness to be vulnerable and try new things. Kids won't be creative if you won't be... #nt2t #wctlp
  • MrsSturdyELA6 Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    A1: projects and collaboration #wctlp #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    sounds like a great model! #nt2t
    In reply to @mrstwellz
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    As a 13th year T its the same. You have to find the place where you feel comfortable inside your space with each group. #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • JustinAion Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    .@hturk139 VERY clear expectation and goals. "Is this behavior/activity productive? How could we improve it?" #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
    Hello Tamela and welcome to #NT2t I hope you are having a great day of learning.
    In reply to @Aushie94
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:16 AM EST
    Q2: How and where do our students show their creativity spontaneously? #NT2t
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:16 AM EST
    A2: When Ss are given the opportunity to have choice, freedom, & flexibility w/in their own learning, creativity is everywhere. #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:16 AM EST
    Morning Andrea! We are all here to help, so just ask anything you need. #NT2t
    In reply to @TchrThorn
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:16 AM EST
    I've had to build up my own confidence to think, I don't care what others think - I'll give it a go #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @trawill14
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Good thing because there is no way I could do it. I like the younger ages myself....they still love their teacher! #NT2t
    In reply to @HaleDj12grl
  • synchro73 Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: My MS STEM students surprise themselves when they brainstorm in a judgement free zone #WCTLP #NT2T @RCSDPIRATES
    In reply to @RCSDPIRATES
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Anywhere and everywhere they feel safe to fail, and in a safe classroom. Create that first, and you can get anything #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: unstructured play is best in kindergarten though it's harder to fit in than it used to be. #nt2t #wctlp
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2 Left to their own devices, students will be most creative if there won't be a test later. Guide and advise but don't dictate. #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: I'm learning to let students contribute more to my lessons with comments (not just Qs), and get creative/surprising results! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Good morning Patrick and welcome to #NT2t I hope your weekend is off to a great start!
    In reply to @CallahansClass
  • Syndee_Sue Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: In the moment if you have an open mindset in the classroom may not be the lesson planned may be more! #NT2t #wctlp
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Arina Bokas. Michigan Just joining. #nt2t
  • satterj2 Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A2: Through inquiry-based learning activities and assignments that provide students' choice #nt2t #wctlp
  • ludey_lu Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    Q2: My students show creativity in writing, playing, and taking moments to create anything. They believe the greatness #wctlp #nt2t
  • slg1213 Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    A1 #nt2t in our 5th grade classrooms at Huntington in Riverview MI we incorporate STEM into all of our core subject areas weekly.
  • HaleDj12grl Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    We have interactive notebooks that students record in. My creative students will draw, doddle, & use diff. colors when recording #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
    That is absolutely wonderful! So happy to ave all of you join us this morning! #NT2t
    In reply to @VMA_Maynard
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2: Provide Ss with their learning targets and let them determine how best to show you their knowledge. #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Agree. Hate to say it but you need to build your foundation before you paint your house. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    I bet you are creative in many other ways too Carl! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • scbfincke Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    I agree! When given the space and freedom, students can be so creative and excited about their work. #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    Welcome to #NT2t Katie!
    In reply to @katiepinkelman, @hturk139, @conniehamilton
  • HeyMrsStephens Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2: MS Ss love science challenges. Build strong teams and let them go! #nt2t #wctlp
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2: Freewrite Friday is a 1/2 hour and 4th graders have done everything from a powerpoint on puppies to letters to sports stars #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2: I have a handful of Ss that won't push themselves (and won't grow) b/c fear of failure. Trying to figure out how to change that. #nt2t
  • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
    A2 student express creativity when they feel safe to share w/o fear or being ridiculed; when lessons are student centered not teacher #nt2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: Creating a classroom environment where Ss feel safe to take risks, make mistakes, reflect and learn from them. #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Yes! We are all creative in multiple ways. Remember when I used to think creativity=art or drawing. #NT2t
    In reply to @FLRichter
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Yes. You need to have behaviour and rules that allow you risk creativity #NT2t
    In reply to @seni_bl, @JeremyDBond
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Ss show creativity when they have an environment that is open to self-expression and flexibility #nt2t #wctlp
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Here are 20 FREE ways to promote creativity in the classroom. https://t.co/0MwN72lZh2 #nt2t #wctlp
  • Marwa_Ella Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: when they are comfortable in classroom and confident in what they are doing.#wctlp #nt2t
  • HeyMrsStephens Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: Online science notebooks/portfolios to share ideas #nt2t #wctlp
  • conniehamilton Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Here are 20 FREE ways to promote creativity in the classroom. https://t.co/uoAS0fSXvE #nt2t #wctlp
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    Real life situations when ss have to solve something without direction or with limited resources. Limitations feed creativity. A2 #nt2t
  • jasonveitch06 Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: Students show creativity when they feel safe taking a risk. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2) At home. At the park. In the woods. At a table in a restaurant. At play, wherever they are. They simply use imagination. #gspd2017 #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    I came into my 1st year w/ so many plans, but learned this the hard way. Year 1=management, after that can be more. #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:19 AM EST
    A2: Projects that aren't filled with too many rules allow Ss to enjoy creative freedom! Some of my best ideas come from my Ss! #nt2t #wctlp
  • Syndee_Sue Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A3: Agree a new place for resources, real time learning, time to make connections #wctlp #NT2t
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    Breaking habits from home is important too, when they have a habit of questioning everything they do, it's hard to feel safe to let go #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    I just have an over active imagination #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A1: Creativity goes beyond art (I used to think that's all it was). I now know creativity reflects way we think & process. #NT2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    I struggle with this, too. Working on establishing and understanding of growth mindset. #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2: Projects that are "open-ended" where students can use technology such as PP etc #nt2t #wctlp
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    I also do free write Friday to help Ss have opportunities to write in any genre or format...amazes me what our kids come up w! #wctlp #nt2t
    • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
      A2: Freewrite Friday is a 1/2 hour and 4th graders have done everything from a powerpoint on puppies to letters to sports stars #nt2t #wctlp
  • KateOrtiz83 Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2 Be willing to go w/ the flow and deviate from the lesson, use teachable moments #nt2t #wcltp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    So true! As the T with lessons/standards/tests to get to, we need to balance structure with 'free range' imagination. #nt2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • teacherhockey Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    #nt2t A2 Providing different opportunities for students to be creative works. My students can do this with their volcano project.
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:20 AM EST
    A2: Show your own vulnerability, discuss your own failures, be open to the discussions and show them you;’re imperfect. #wctlp #nt2t
  • twoguysde Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    A2: creativity stems from curiosity...if your students are interested then their products will be interesting! #nt2t
  • slg1213 Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    A2: Creativity shines through in my students when the classroom is student centered, especially in SS. Projects over textbooks. #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Not necessarily fear but being contented. Our youngster wasn't pushed because he did what was needed to get by. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Ahhhm but at least you use your imagination! That's a plus, many ppl don't. #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    I had so many ideas coming into my 1st year, but have learned that I need to understand before I can apply. #nt2t
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Yep. It's that pyramid idea with Management on bottom, then knowledge, confidence and creativity when all else if fulfilled #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    When in an exercise and told to "draw anything," I've found myself bound by convention. Why is that? #nt2t @MsReith
    In reply to @MsReith
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    Which leads to difficulty in 1st grade specifically b/c we're learning to read...a challenging task that is MUCH needed! #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:21 AM EST
    A2: Ts need to provide ways for Ss to think creatively. That means ditch the worksheets and give them problems to think about. #NT2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    And then reality sets in! :) Sometimes I fall into the trap of leaping before looking. #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    Amen! #nt2t
    In reply to @katiepinkelman
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A3: Agree Opens up an enormous world of communication connections and "real world" integration #nt2t #wctlp #thinkoutsidethebox
  • jacquiestatty Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A2: Community comes first. When we build relationships & a trusting classroom community, creativity becomes inherent. #nt2t #wctlp
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    Checking in late from gymnastics. Misty in GA 6th ELA here for #NT2T
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
    A2: Brainstorming, when they aren't worried about grades or right answers, when it's modeled for them and valued in the classroom. #nT2T
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Freedom to think outside the box will help, freedom to run around the room needs to be controlled. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Welcome Misty, good to see you! Better late than never! #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    ah, so "structured" doesn't necessarily mean restricted. Good point! #nt2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @seni_bl
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Yeah. i guess I'm not most people. Being that takes some delusional self confidence #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • HaleDj12grl Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    A2: I still have kids who need to see how they should be creative; always looking for exemplars. It can stifle their creativity #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Staying open to change the course allows adventures into a new territory of creative exploration #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:17 AM EST
      A2: I'm learning to let students contribute more to my lessons with comments (not just Qs), and get creative/surprising results! #nt2t
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Takes time? Creativity isn't born over night, right @burgessdave? #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @burgessdave
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
    Our kid taught himself to read before kindergarten. School was a distraction from his video games. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    True! Still working out the bugs in that though...definitely my biggest learning curve this first year! #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    ***Q3 in one minute! #nt2t
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A2: Ditch the poster projects. Let students explore other ways to present information w/out using a giant piece of paper. #nt2t #wctlp
  • erineaton33 Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A2: Show learning through songs, movie making, comics, art, anything they choose #nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    A2: I love to see my Ss creativity in their free writes. Such imagination and voice that you don't hear when told what to write. #NT2T
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    Excellent point! How do we (Ts) show our creative side? Does your teaching reflect this? #NT2t
    • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
      A1: Willingness to be vulnerable and try new things. Kids won't be creative if you won't be... #nt2t #wctlp
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    cool... did I miss that one? #nt2t
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    And safe to be themselves. #nt2t
    • FLRichter Jan 28 @ 9:18 AM EST
      A2 student express creativity when they feel safe to share w/o fear or being ridiculed; when lessons are student centered not teacher #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
    No structured just means having a risk management plan #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @seni_bl
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Q3: Twitter is the ideal platform for teachers and students to be creative. Agree or disagree and why? #NT2t
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    A2: When they are empowered to choose & propose their deliverables to demonstrate their learning. #NT2t #sscentered
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    A4: Encouraging risk-takers who branch out their creativity and make lessons burgess-like #tlap #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    I also think we have to tell Ss they are being creative in their thinking, etc. They need it identified so they know what it is. #NT2t
    • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:16 AM EST
      A2: When Ss are given the opportunity to have choice, freedom, & flexibility w/in their own learning, creativity is everywhere. #nt2t #wctlp
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Hear Hear Jacquie #NT2t
    • jacquiestatty Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
      A2: Community comes first. When we build relationships & a trusting classroom community, creativity becomes inherent. #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    I was that kid! Except no video games in our house. Really led to a disinterest/disappreciation for school. #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Great point! Challenge is being creative while still teaching with team. Making the team lesson plans work for you and your Ss. #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    LOL.....love this Carl! #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Please do, that would be awesome! #nt2t
    In reply to @Mrcrook204, @shyj
  • ETphnhme Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    A2 science teachers have students create brochures to show learning. #wctlp #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
    Here to help Hannah! #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • twoguysde Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    #nt2t @shyj @MsReith Without a doubt! We have to be the greatest example!
    In reply to @shyj, @MsReith
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3 School can be a platform for creativity depending on the atmosphere created by administrators, not micromanaging education. #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    So it's not me. The problem may lie in ordering someone to be creative. How do you allow it without doing that? @MsReith @burgessdave #nt2t
    In reply to @MsReith, @burgessdave
  • ludey_lu Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Q3: #nt2t I agree and disagree. FOr those that havee access yes and those that don't have to find alternatives. #theothers #wctlp
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Working within structure produces the most creativity. #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
      ah, so "structured" doesn't necessarily mean restricted. Good point! #nt2t
      In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @seni_bl
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Yes, and please share what the say using our hashtag #NT2t Would love to hear!
    In reply to @hturk139, @Mrcrook204
  • BSaidWright Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    Giving S ownership of their learning. Seesaw is awesome for this! #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3; Morning from Manitoba. Twitter to me is the mother of creativity as we learn and adapt new ideas for our class. #nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3: I am not sure anything is ideal. That is the point of creativity. #NT2T
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3: I think there is no ideal… there’s what works with each group. …and all my Ss have moved beyond Twitter by now #wctlp #nt2t
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3: I'm excited to learn more about how to use twitter as a platform to promote creativity. #nt2t #wctlp
  • Marwa_Ella Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
    A3: Agree, learning new ideas, connecting with new people/educators, and #ing:) #wctlp #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    Depending on the grade, a Prezi could be effective as well, or posters from Canva. #nt2t
    In reply to @ETphnhme
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    A3: depends on grade level, Definitely requires active lessons on staying on target and not distracted by new pop ups. #lifelessons #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    A3: not sure It's restrictive in what you can do, and it is an open audience But maybe you are creative in those parameters #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    And let them chose how yhe@ want to show what they have learned. #NT2t
    • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
      A2: Ditch the poster projects. Let students explore other ways to present information w/out using a giant piece of paper. #nt2t #wctlp
  • TeachLibs Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    A3: It certainly can be a source of inspiration for students and educators. #nt2t #wclp
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    A3: see Twitter more as a channel to support creativity. Here you find like-minded ppl, learn from each other, get inspired. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    How is that? #nt2t
    • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
      Working within structure produces the most creativity. #nt2t
      • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:23 AM EST
        ah, so "structured" doesn't necessarily mean restricted. Good point! #nt2t
        In reply to @GruntledChalkie, @seni_bl
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:27 AM EST
    A3: Students need to be taught digital citizenship & teachers can network and collaborate to promote creativity. #nt2t #wctlp
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3: As an example we learned about a Adopt a Shelf idea and adapted it for our library. Has been a huge success in our school. #nt2t
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A2: Think wayyyy outside the box and learn to Teach Like a Pirate! #tlap @burgessdave #nt2t
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3: AGREE! My students become famous astronomers & Tweet their discoveries as if they are alive. Concise answers in 140 characters! #nt2t
  • HappyCamper519 Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Agreed! Team & Class building are key. Check out #kaganchat #nt2t #wctlp
    • jacquiestatty Jan 28 @ 9:22 AM EST
      A2: Community comes first. When we build relationships & a trusting classroom community, creativity becomes inherent. #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3: There are many ways to use Twitter creatively...an account for certain characters, tweets in a certain style, all GIF tweets... #nt2t
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Not jut you! IMO, it's about fostering the environment. Creativity won't manifest itself magically. Walk before you run #nt2t #wctlp
    • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:26 AM EST
      So it's not me. The problem may lie in ordering someone to be creative. How do you allow it without doing that? @MsReith @burgessdave #nt2t
      In reply to @MsReith, @burgessdave
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Less guidance means more freedom to think. #NT2t
    • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
      A2: I love to see my Ss creativity in their free writes. Such imagination and voice that you don't hear when told what to write. #NT2T
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Agree Misty (and hello friend!) . #NT2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • teacherhockey Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    #nt2t A2 We do hands on activities, brochures, labs, investigations, and much more but we are limited as well do to lack of resources.
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Q3: Agree! We've used it to find penpals & for answers to our many ?s. As a T, I find endless inspiration, ideas & resources. #nt2t
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    A3: Twitter provides connections for sharing ideas. Get the synapses firing! #nt2t #wctlp
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
    Had 1st day back after summer break on Friday and upset the ts complaining about being at school by saying how much i loved it #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • slkuczera Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    A3: #nt2t @ludey_lu I agree! Twitter is not accesible to all! #socioeconomic
    In reply to @ludey_lu
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    Morning Julie. Glad I could make it. One eye on Twitter, the other on my tumbler. #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    So true. Administration can support, create or restrict creativity. That an important responsibility. #nt2t
    In reply to @JKatzaman
  • TTMobile_us Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    #nt2t is now trending in USA, ranking 37
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    And it can be tough. Ts don't want ot look "dumb" in front of their Ss. I say GO FOR IT! #NT2t
    In reply to @twoguysde, @MsReith
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    @teresagross625 is absolutely right! #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @teresagross625
  • trawill14 Jan 28 @ 9:29 AM EST
    A3: In 4th gr I don't see Twitter as the best creative platform for them as much for me. I'm open to ideas though! #NT2T, #EDU5720
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Like it #NT2t
    • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
      A3: AGREE! My students become famous astronomers & Tweet their discoveries as if they are alive. Concise answers in 140 characters! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    You are awesome Teresa! Hope all is well with you friend! #NT2t
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    Yes, GO FOR IT! Learn together and make it memorable. #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj, @twoguysde, @MsReith
  • HeyMrsStephens Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    A3: Agree! #wctlp #nt2t
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    I get Ss to contact real scientists who have to answer on 140 chars. Means understandable responses #NT2t
    In reply to @mrstwellz
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    A3 Twitter, particularly chats, can get creativity flowing -- think fast, clear and concise. Good practice for job interviews. #NT2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:30 AM EST
    when one has to solve a problem within certain parameters, one has to use of lot of original thinking to make it work. #NT2t
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Well that is just sad..... #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    late but dropping by #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Multi-tasking first thing in the morning, huh? 😉 #NT2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • Angelssoriano74 Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    #NT2t hello my friends...
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Yeah my natural enemy is the teacher that promotes not wanting to be there #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:31 AM EST
    Love it when you lurk. Others have so much to learn from you! #NT2t
    In reply to @teresagross625
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A3: I almost forgot- Tweets, hashtags, and emojis have been a fun option to summarize quickly & concisely this year. #nt2t
  • K8Dunlap Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A4: Integration! #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A3) Twitter isn't THE platform. But it's still ideal for learning the art of brevity and connecting with creative people... like us! #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
      Q3: Twitter is the ideal platform for teachers and students to be creative. Agree or disagree and why? #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    What I love about Twitter is the confines of 140 characters. It expands vocab and challenges writing styles! #nt2t
    In reply to @trawill14
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A3: I do think Twitter is a great way to share ur creativity thus sparking ideas for others. #NT2t
  • MrsSturdyELA6 Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A4: @burgessdave allows you to #tlap. Presenting content while being creative and engaging using the talents in your classroom. #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • Bigideasinedu Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    The Case for Teaching Integrated Skills vs Separate Subjects https://t.co/n0ZTeoYaYg #satchat #satchatwc #nt2t #STEM
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    Twitter is a great place to exchange ideas and build in ideas of each other. -A3 #NT2t
  • Angelssoriano74 Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    #NT2t Q3 i agree twitter connects you with others persons with similars interessties
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
    A4 Ss should know the expectations/learning targets&they should be given opportunities to show their learning in their own way. #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    ***Q4 on the way! #nt2t
  • twoguysde Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    What's the worse that can happen, you learn what doesn't work! And show your students it's ok to fail #nt2t
    In reply to @teresagross625, @shyj, @MsReith
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    All about thinking about what you are really saying - my new blog post https://t.co/xdUyv5er9N #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:32 AM EST
      What I love about Twitter is the confines of 140 characters. It expands vocab and challenges writing styles! #nt2t
      In reply to @trawill14
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    Word! #nt2t #wctlp
    • twoguysde Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
      What's the worse that can happen, you learn what doesn't work! And show your students it's ok to fail #nt2t
      In reply to @teresagross625, @shyj, @MsReith
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    A3: My big challenge is having students that struggle with writing. They won't try if they don't know how to spell something. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
    A3: Also love ideas like tweeting as if you were a historical figure during a specific time period, or ... #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    that "you;'re" was making your point, right? ;) #nt2t
    In reply to @MrStrawCowSki
  • Angelssoriano74 Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    A3 twitter is an excelent platform for creativity because it need sharing and colaboration #NT2T one exemple @LlegirXDirMS2
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
      Q3: Twitter is the ideal platform for teachers and students to be creative. Agree or disagree and why? #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    A3: tweeting from a child's POV during an major historical event, or tweeting from POV as a character from a story, etc. #NT2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    I have my Ss just write nonstop past mistakes and spelling. We can fix it later, get those awesome thoughts on paper. #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    #Nt2t Show your creative problem solving by Teaching how they learn, don't make them learn how you teach.
    • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
      Excellent point! How do we (Ts) show our creative side? Does your teaching reflect this? #NT2t
      • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:15 AM EST
        A1: Willingness to be vulnerable and try new things. Kids won't be creative if you won't be... #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    Amen! And how you learned from your mistake! #NT2t
    • twoguysde Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
      What's the worse that can happen, you learn what doesn't work! And show your students it's ok to fail #nt2t
      In reply to @teresagross625, @shyj, @MsReith
  • y_chambers Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
    #NT2t A2: In a flipped classroom environment
  • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    A4: Send ALL staff to see @burgessdave !! He's a wealth of creative energy that can invigorate any curriculum in your school! #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    A4. Open ended tasks... You must cover the following curriculum dot points but get to the solution your own way #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    A3 twitter enables creativity I agree. Well thought out hashtags can help students share ideas and understaning of a subject. #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    Just the task of fitting your thinking in 140 characters requires figuring out of what's most important in the idea. A3 #NT2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    A4: Creative atmosphere can come from simply allowing Ss to talk and answer ? without looking for the Ts one right answer. #NT2T
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    That just bothers me to no end. Don't want to be there, well then neither will your Ss. #NT2t
    In reply to @GruntledChalkie
  • trawill14 Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
    I will check that out after the chat. Thanks! #NT2T, #EDU5720
    In reply to @notjustup2u
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    We talk about being brave spellers. But w/ high ESOL population, there's lack of vocab/phonemic awareness. #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    A4: Teaching content doesn't mean that we have to be limited or boring. Right @burgessdave? PBL, projects, discussions...#wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Absolutely!!! One of the most creative trainings that I've ever attended. Buy all his books ppl! #wctlp #nt2t #tlap
    • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:35 AM EST
      A4: Send ALL staff to see @burgessdave !! He's a wealth of creative energy that can invigorate any curriculum in your school! #nt2t #wctlp
      In reply to @burgessdave
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    aah... see your point. You must be creative to break through the limitations. #nt2t
    In reply to @arinabokas
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    I allow mine to use their phones to look up words. It's what I do. #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Don't want to be there... then do the kids a favour and leave. There is a big queue who do. #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Hello dear Angels! So happy to have you here! #NT2t
    In reply to @Angelssoriano74
  • MrKnights6834 Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
    Hello #wctlp #nt2t
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: Teacher framing, clear objectives/standards w/ rubrics that incorporate process, opportunity for Ss and T to ask "How Might We?" #nt2t
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    #Nt2t A4: present the content in different forms and have them respond in kind within 24 hours. Give them time to create!
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • EoinLenihan Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    I like that there is a character limit. Ideal for using Twitter to write headline routines, synthesise & be creative. #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 Provide an #inquiry focus create #choice give #rubric #outcomes #studentvoice #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: Can't promote a creative atmosphere if you don't embrace creative process. HOW can you think about content differently? #nt2t #wctlp
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Oooo, I like that! We could use our 3 iPads...just want to make sure it's being used for just that...^^ #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • NVandenAbeele Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 #nt2T By enhancing creativity as a standard methodology in your teaching, of course!
  • Angelssoriano74 Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 #NT2T using @sway @msonenote for instant or @OfficeMixTeam you can give different optiins our Ss to be creative #MIEExpert
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • SandraC700 Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Hello ftom edcamp #nt2t
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4: give Ss the topic and let them get their own way to find out their way to learn. Deliver guidance and support. Be a pedagogue #nt2t
  • ThroopSusie Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    #nt2t Hey from edcampcobb. Learning how to tweet
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    A4 Be creative with content. I still recall our English teacher reading Huck Finn to us in character and noting key points. #NT2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Mine are really good about it but like anything takes monitoring. #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139
  • teach_jz Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    #nt2t good to know this is available! Glad I came to #edcampcobb
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:37 AM EST
    Agreed! It focuses the mind on what words are important and needed #NT2t
    In reply to @arinabokas
  • TheLitCoachRLW Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    At Ed Camp learning all about Twitter chats and #nt2t #edcampcobb
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    A4: Teach content in way that promotes probsolving. Don't just spit facts to memorize, give problems to solve with facts from content #NT2t
  • modeahmed77 Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    صاروخ كويتية جسم نظيف وحلو تتناك باجمل وضع جنسي https://t.co/pQEeiXyq0Q s4d #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Interesting step inside requiring close reading and understanding a character. @PhillipsClass #NT2t
    In reply to @PhillipsClass
    • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      A3: tweeting from a child's POV during an major historical event, or tweeting from POV as a character from a story, etc. #NT2t
  • y_chambers Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    #Nt2t Yes. A shared learning platform - enables to share and expand upon thoughts
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:25 AM EST
      Q3: Twitter is the ideal platform for teachers and students to be creative. Agree or disagree and why? #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Yes! Synthesis! Twitter can be used to test how truly Ss understand something! Best exit slip ever. #nt2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    Student choice in activity and finished product is so important!! #NT2T
    In reply to @notjustup2u
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:38 AM EST
    #Nt2t have them use a program that speaks the words and has spell check so they learn from their missteps The K3000 or TextHelp come to mind
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:33 AM EST
      A3: My big challenge is having students that struggle with writing. They won't try if they don't know how to spell something. #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A4: By showing ss how we can learn from others on Twitter and adapt their ideas to our class. #nt2t
  • ETphnhme Jan 28 @ 9:39 AM EST
    We just can't seem to stick to one thing! #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @palmeri_holly
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:39 AM EST
    There would also be a mad dash for the iPads...I really love this, but have to think through the management first. #chaos #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:39 AM EST
    Really wish #tlap was mandatory reading for undergrads. THink it would help them start teaching journey. @burgessdave #NT2t
  • ThroopSusie Jan 28 @ 9:39 AM EST
    A4 Blended learning to differentiate. #nt2t
  • Leadupnow Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Still plenty of time to jump into #Leadupchat today! Join the educonvo happening NOW! #ukedchat #education #AussieEd #satchatwc #nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    If they only fix spelling when they are done with writing it could be a station and have others for other fixes. #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Oh yeah, it is awesome and Ss tend to be more excited about reading & living in the story. #NT2t
    In reply to @arinabokas, @PhillipsClass
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    A4: Encourage ss and ts to see what is happening in other parts of the world @JoyceBronwyn #nt2t
    In reply to @JoyceBronwyn
  • heather_hafner Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Hello from #edcampcobb. #Nt2t
  • kha20554 Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    فرك في كس لبنانية مولع ونظيف وطري وشكله حلو https://t.co/QaFmAxT8Ac 6lm #nt2t
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    .@Stanton_Lit with students know the expectations & outcomes & having choice about the pathway then we see #creativity in many forms #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:40 AM EST
    Shout out to @SFecich who has #tlap as her textbook!! #nt2t #gccedu
    In reply to @shyj, @burgessdave, @SFecich
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:41 AM EST
    YES! I had some Ss who would excel when asked to explain orally or graphically but failed paper/pen tests. #NT2t
    In reply to @sonya_kalasho
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:41 AM EST
    That's why we love Sam! #NT2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:41 AM EST
    I like that b/c it makes them try to spell & practice phonemic awareness, and they're motivated to finish b/c iPads. :) #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • GfMZWvpcWLlOy1S Jan 28 @ 9:41 AM EST
    مكنة من لبنان ترقص وهي لابسة قميص نوم عاري مثير https://t.co/4ZyWdDKtKd 0yg #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    ***Q5 on the way! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    So maybe let them crate tweets - less words, more focused writing-and can shrtn wrds. #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139
  • Ryan7Read Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Hi everyone. Ryan from IL, long time twitter users, helping the next gen with #STEAM and tech #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Show the destination and let students design their own journey there. Kids are capable. High expectations = high outcomes. A4 #NT2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    Use Tweets for exit tickets all the time. #NT2T
    In reply to @shyj, @hturk139
  • EoinLenihan Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
    A4. Can promote cross-disciplinary planning and co-teaching. E.g. explore historical events through art - https://t.co/75KecHPcnP #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Q5: In what kind of classrooms can student creativity flourish? #NT2t
  • manuydjcdj Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    فلاحة لابسة جلابية تتناك وسط الارض الزرعية https://t.co/b9kp0XTXbp 1zc #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    I agree. Many T's though are not confident with twitter. T's need to learn themselves before using it in the classroom. #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • MsReith Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Great idea!! #nt2t #wctlp
    • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
      Use Tweets for exit tickets all the time. #NT2T
      In reply to @shyj, @hturk139
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    I do the same for myself. When words are flying in my brain I don't stop to make sure they make perfect sense #NT2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit, @hturk139
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    This just happened on our last assessment! Correctly answered orally, couldn't write it out. #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • y_chambers Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    #nt2t Limit teacher talk. Plan and frame the lesson to encourage student input. Praise creativity.
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      Q4: How can we teach content and promote a creative atmosphere in our classes at the same time? #NT2t
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    A4 modelling creative processes -create a broad definition 4 'creative' U can expect 'multi-modal' pieces that enable Ss 2 B creative #nt2t
  • palmeri_holly Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    We say "This too shall pass..." #wctlp #nt2t
    In reply to @ETphnhme
  • Ryan7Read Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Loving making #blackoutpoetry using tweetroot with twitter. #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:43 AM EST
    Love it Misty! #NT2t
    • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:42 AM EST
      Use Tweets for exit tickets all the time. #NT2T
      In reply to @shyj, @hturk139
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    My Ss best learning comes from their discussions with my monitoring. I love asking a ? and keep walking. #NT2T
    In reply to @y_chambers
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    A5. A classroom where the students know they are loved. #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    What expectations did you set for this for management? #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit, @y_chambers
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    A5 One where T's are happy to open the doors. Using Google hangouts to connect across the world is just one option #nt2t
  • TrishKing6 Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    A5: Rooms w/a culture of trust & love, where options are valued, problem solving is part of the work, where strengths are cultivated #Nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    A5: One that is geared to their needs, with a safe place for risks and failures. #NT2T
  • MBRevesz Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    A5: Building a community where kids R loved & accepted is crucial. Also, mistakes need to be celebrated as tool for growth. #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
    Would love to see how Ss would define creativity at various ages! Would be fascinating! #NT2t
    In reply to @notjustup2u
  • toalla_ewoks Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    ke alguien banee a juaN me da asko su kara amorfa #wi12 #OneMoreTimeMusicVideo #nt2t Releasing in 1 HOUR Race Day #ParisWrestle
  • sonya_kalasho Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    We need 2 give all kids opportunities 2 succeed.CCSS has a huge emphasis on writing about thinking. #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    I find it a tough battle to convince Ts of Twitter's value even though I show them great things we have learned. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • NVandenAbeele Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A5 #nt2t In any classroom: just adapt the room to make things happen! #flexibility #creativity
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    let me just say how helpful this model will be in convincing others how devices can and should be integrated. #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit, @hturk139
  • Ryan7Read Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    Example Check it out! The most used words in tweets with #nt2t - Made with @TweetrootApp
    In reply to @TweetrootApp
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    A5 Open classrooms w/ open minds, encouraging participation -- not rote instruction to fill squares -- will yield the most creativity. #NT2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:45 AM EST
    Why should I be punished because I can't write my thoughts as well as I can speak them out loud? #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @sonya_kalasho
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Group roles and ? to be answered that were open for discussion. Posed other ? to challenge. #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139, @y_chambers
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Agree! But when I asked how to grade it, it was 'they lose a point b/c they couldn't write it'. :( #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Creative means of Blended and cross disciplinary learning produces creative outcomes. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Seriously, schools. Use Twitter. In LEARNING. #nt2t @digcitkids
    In reply to @digcitkids
    • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:34 AM EST
      A3: tweeting from a child's POV during an major historical event, or tweeting from POV as a character from a story, etc. #NT2t
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
    Absolutely - developing those definitions & using that as a driver for #studentchoice also interesting to see T definitions #nt2t
    • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
      Would love to see how Ss would define creativity at various ages! Would be fascinating! #NT2t
      In reply to @notjustup2u
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    A5: It shld be all classrooms, but it really has to stem from the T setting up an enviro where Ss feel safe to put all ideas out there #NT2t
  • seanrussell311 Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    A5. Safe classrooms built on a culture of respect. #NT2t
  • EoinLenihan Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    A5. Where they have strong relationships with Tr and one another. Take away fear of failure too. No wrong answers, just working out. #nt2t
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    me too! I have a training session booked in Feb to try and demonstrate why twitter is a great tool for personal learning #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Global education is so important esp. for my ss who are in a small rural school. We love Hangouts. #nt2t @JoyceBronwyn @WakemanlLeslie
    • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:44 AM EST
      A5 One where T's are happy to open the doors. Using Google hangouts to connect across the world is just one option #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:47 AM EST
    Yes, and when you write ur thinking (even draw) you can learn about how u process/think. #NT2t
    In reply to @sonya_kalasho, @hturk139
  • MrGPrimary Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    I don't even have to see the question to LOVE this answer! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    That is so wrong! #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @sonya_kalasho
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    A5: 4C's: creativity, collaboration, Critical thinking, communication- these skills must be promoted in a classroom #nt2t
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    #Nt2t A5: All! For example - History - Have Ss do a news broadcast of historical events, Math-real world applications of the learning...
  • modeahmed77 Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    نيك في طيز محجبة من علي الملابس في الشارع https://t.co/HHb9rdhDQS h9r #nt2t
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Would love to have my Ts see that. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    Twitter not only belongs in school, it opens up learning and creating in new ways. #nt2t @digcitkids
    In reply to @digcitkids
    • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
      A3: AGREE! My students become famous astronomers & Tweet their discoveries as if they are alive. Concise answers in 140 characters! #nt2t
  • SarahStovall77 Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
    #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    ***Q6 in one minute! Last question! #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Exactly. When old doesn't work, there is a need to figure out something new. This means creative thinking. #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:36 AM EST
      aah... see your point. You must be creative to break through the limitations. #nt2t
      In reply to @arinabokas
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Thanks Colin. Students have know that we care about them #nt2t
    In reply to @MrGPrimary
  • burgessdave Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Thanks you!! #NT2t
    In reply to @shyj
  • eduappsandmore Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Amen! People getting major grades for drawing a picture drives me nuts! I posted about this very thing https://t.co/2hC6UT0Iv7 #nt2t
    • VMA_Maynard Jan 28 @ 9:24 AM EST
      A2: Ditch the poster projects. Let students explore other ways to present information w/out using a giant piece of paper. #nt2t #wctlp
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    More Ts need to see and experience this. #nt2t
    • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:48 AM EST
      Twitter not only belongs in school, it opens up learning and creating in new ways. #nt2t @digcitkids
      In reply to @digcitkids
      • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:28 AM EST
        A3: AGREE! My students become famous astronomers & Tweet their discoveries as if they are alive. Concise answers in 140 characters! #nt2t
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:49 AM EST
    Feel free to tag me into that convo as well. Would love to share what I know & help. #NT2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen, @Elizabethutch
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    Q6: How would you change Twitter to make it even more creative for learning? #NT2t
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    once you have tried it you really understand and appreciate the impact it can have on S's #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen, @JoyceBronwyn, @WakemanlLeslie
  • burgessdave Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    Yes! So cool!! #gratitude #NT2t #gccedu #tlap
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj, @SFecich
  • kha20554 Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    دكتورة هايجة اوي جسمها فاجر تتناك من راجل في العيادة https://t.co/97U1N4p1k3 jsg #nt2t
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    I agree, but also see the importance of the need to learn how to write. What's the balance? #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • burgessdave Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    Thank you!!! #NT2t #wctlp
    In reply to @mrstwellz
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:50 AM EST
    will record it and it it is worth sharing I will :) It's my first attempt! #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    #NT2t ridiculous! Do blind students lose a point because "they can't read it." How about creativity in grading?
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:46 AM EST
      Agree! But when I asked how to grade it, it was 'they lose a point b/c they couldn't write it'. :( #nt2t
      In reply to @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    A6 It would be good if you could have a way of having only students eeing tweets #nt2t
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    A6: I worry about inviting the trolls into discussions with kids with little experience differentiating/protecting themselves. #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Thank you for all you and Shelley do for education. You have made a great impact. #NT2t
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Very interested in seeing it. Good luck. #nt2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch
  • Ryan7Read Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    #BookSnaps @BookSnapsREAL #tlap #nt2t @TaraMartinEDU #blackoutpoetry
    In reply to @BookSnapsREAL, @TaraMartinEDU
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    @digcitkids and parents. Love my connections with educators but haven't found a lot of parents on here talking about ed. #nt2t
    In reply to @jschwartzcen, @digcitkids
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    Thanks Julie, any suggestions would be great! #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @jschwartzcen
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
    To me, it comes down to what we are assessing. If we're assessing writing ability, this makes sense. If not, #BeCreative. #nt2t
    In reply to @KenFlottSB
  • GruntledChalkie Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    OK #nt2t I had better sleep. Have to build 2 garden beds before it gets too hot on the morning
  • Ryan7Read Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    a dream of mine too for my staff, same at my previous school too. #nt2t
    In reply to @burgessdave, @mrstwellz
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    Need to be able to write but would much rather have a Ss that can critically think #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139, @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • eduappsandmore Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    This is a valid concern. There are mean people out there and Ss need to know how to deal with them ahead of time. Constant struggle #nt2t
    • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
      A6: I worry about inviting the trolls into discussions with kids with little experience differentiating/protecting themselves. #nt2t #wctlp
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    Perhaps someone needs to develop a kid-friendly, closely monitored Twitter? Call it Tweetlings? #nt2t
    In reply to @MrStrawCowSki
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
    When it comes to testing,let Ss show what they know in any way they can.Tch how to use writng to organ contnt #NT2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @sonya_kalasho
  • AmincoMaraba Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    خبرة مصرية تحب مص الزوبر ونيك الطيز https://t.co/vCz2sH0ejG r9f #nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    Google Docs has voice typing that @alicekeeler showed me and would work great for this. Say their thoughts, GD writes them #NT2T
    In reply to @hturk139, @alicekeeler
  • K8Dunlap Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    A6: Perhaps there could be a similar outlet, like how there's Edmodo which mimics elements of Facebook. A place for educators and Ss. #nt2t
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    Digital citizenship and media literacy are critical. These tools will serve them inside and outside school. #nt2t #digcit #medialit
    • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
      A6: I worry about inviting the trolls into discussions with kids with little experience differentiating/protecting themselves. #nt2t #wctlp
  • U2qUhjpHgOmpR2R Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    خليجيات فاجرين وحركات سكسية ممتعة وهزار ونياكة https://t.co/C11W296oBw 5as #nt2t
  • mtartaro Jan 28 @ 9:53 AM EST
    A6 - some sort of live video option? #nt2t
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Creative classroom - where both teachers and students are learners. A5 #nt2t
  • JKatzaman Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    A6 With expansions for photos, links and attachments, Twitter is pretty good for creativity as you learn all the tricks. #NT2t
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Oooh, I like that. @tdelfuoco Get @aidannnd on that! #nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @tdelfuoco, @aidannnd
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Yes, that's what I was thinking. We need the concept of Twitter, but kid-friendly/closely monitored. #nt2t
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    A6: I would change my districts use of Twitter to not block it and get more Ts on board. #NT2T
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:54 AM EST
    Would start off by finding out what interests them. I started on Twttr b/c I love to garden.... #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @jschwartzcen
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    ...and joined a gardening chat for about a year b4 I found educators. There are chats for everything! #NT2t
    In reply to @Elizabethutch, @jschwartzcen
  • mtartaro Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Thanks for those responding to my "intro to Twitter" session-goers. Most just lurked. #nt2t
  • EoinLenihan Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    A6. I'd actually let it be. It's only one tool that I use for learning. It's niche, concise, social and fosters immediate connections. #nt2t
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    #NT2T Twitter has "protected accounts" How about "protected chats." Gotta register and be ok'd by organizer.
    • eduappsandmore Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
      This is a valid concern. There are mean people out there and Ss need to know how to deal with them ahead of time. Constant struggle #nt2t
      • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
        A6: I worry about inviting the trolls into discussions with kids with little experience differentiating/protecting themselves. #nt2t #wctlp
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    Lurking is good... it is learrning. Just takes time to feel brave enough to share. They will get there! #NT2t
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:55 AM EST
    A6) Twitter seems to have a ceiling of users. It's a unique platform for learning. Somehow give it a broader appeal. #nt2t
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Lurking is how I got started. #NT2T
    In reply to @mtartaro
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Knowing that this is a potential problem gives you the opportunity to teach internet safety in a very practical way #nt2t
    In reply to @eduappsandmore
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    I don't think it exists yet. ©2017, Hannah Turk! #nt2t
    In reply to @K8Dunlap
  • lesliefarooq Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Google Classroom could be used in this way, no? #Nt2t
    In reply to @hturk139, @MrStrawCowSki
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    A6: a new way to work with lists on Twitter. Think it's too complicated & perhaps there is an easier way to handle this problem #nt2t
  • eduappsandmore Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    .@Stanton_Lit Many admins fear the cyberbullying. They don’t get is that it happens anyway. Better to teach proper use than cover up #nt2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Does GC connect globally though? #nt2t
    In reply to @lesliefarooq, @MrStrawCowSki
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    It is the one place where educators share openly and collaboratively. I just hope it doesn't go away because of $$$ #NT2t
    In reply to @EoinLenihan
  • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:56 AM EST
    Agree. Makes more sense to teach its use than block it. #NT2T
    In reply to @eduappsandmore
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Thanks to @stephwurking and @shyj for their hard work, and to everyone for participating. Keep being creative this week and always! #nt2t
    In reply to @stephwurking, @shyj
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Me too. Writing has many uses, but we seem to use only to test. Why is that? #NT2t
    In reply to @Stanton_Lit, @hturk139, @sonya_kalasho
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
    We need to teach digital citizenship in the same way we teach citizenship. The world has changed! #nt2t
    In reply to @eduappsandmore, @Stanton_Lit
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
    Thanks #nt2t. My first Twitter chat...enjoyed it! #wctlp
  • Elizabethutch Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
    I will also talk about 'lurking' there seems to be pressure to tweet but it's not necessary until you are ready #nt2t
    In reply to @shyj, @jschwartzcen
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    And keep sharing so we all can learn. #nt2t @JoyceBronwyn
    In reply to @JoyceBronwyn
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Challenge: Tweet to someone in the chat about one creative way you discovered Ts using Twitter. Be sure to include #NT2t in your tweet.
  • JeremyDBond Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    As someone who gets frustrated with poor adult writing... I agree anyway. #nt2t
    • Stanton_Lit Jan 28 @ 9:52 AM EST
      Need to be able to write but would much rather have a Ss that can critically think #NT2T
      In reply to @hturk139, @shyj, @sonya_kalasho
  • notjustup2u Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Thanks for the chat ... always great to connect with great with #PLN #nt2t
  • katiepinkelman Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    Lots of great digital citizenship resources on common sense media and InCtrl. #nt2t #wctlp
    In reply to @hturk139, @eduappsandmore, @Stanton_Lit
  • mrstwellz Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    A6: Allow students to access it from school while filtering out harmful information.#nt2t
  • Angelssoriano74 Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
    #NT2t #creativity cc @shyj
    In reply to @shyj
  • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Share your creative ideas (and student's!) this week with #nt2t to fan the spark into a flame!
  • arinabokas Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Digital literacy/citizenship. Kids need to experience being on line; guided by a teacher, they are more protected than on their own. #nt2t
    • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:51 AM EST
      A6: I worry about inviting the trolls into discussions with kids with little experience differentiating/protecting themselves. #nt2t #wctlp
  • lesliefarooq Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Good point, and now I've seen the #nt2t Q6 too. :)
    In reply to @hturk139, @MrStrawCowSki
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Was at a conf once where asked if u cld sing. Most said no.When ask kids, they say mostly yes then more no as get older. #NT2t
    In reply to @HaleDj12grl
  • EoinLenihan Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Could invite them on here for a special one-off on digital literacy. Very safe. Sure @shyj would love to have 'em join! #nt2t
    In reply to @MrStrawCowSki, @shyj
  • seni_bl Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Want to thank #nt2t and @shyj @stephwurking @hturk139 for a great hour of inspiration
    In reply to @shyj, @stephwurking, @hturk139
  • MrStrawCowSki Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    I’m new to GC in the last 4 months, and learning it myself…haven’t pushed its boundaries yet. #nt2t
    In reply to @lesliefarooq, @hturk139
  • eduappsandmore Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Couldn’t agree more and when many P and Ts are not good dig citizens, the wrong example is set. T’s ranting about Ts on FB is not good #nt2t
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:57 AM EST
      We need to teach digital citizenship in the same way we teach citizenship. The world has changed! #nt2t
      In reply to @eduappsandmore, @Stanton_Lit
  • jschwartzcen Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Or for our non Tweeters maybe tell them about that creative idea to get them on Twitter #nt2t 💡
    • hturk139 - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:58 AM EST
      Challenge: Tweet to someone in the chat about one creative way you discovered Ts using Twitter. Be sure to include #NT2t in your tweet.
  • shyj - Moderator Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    ...Smae things happens with creativity...older we get the less we think we are creativ. Why? #NT2t
    In reply to @HaleDj12grl
  • KenFlottSB Jan 28 @ 9:59 AM EST
    Thank you #NT2T for allowing me to particpate. Very enjoyable as usual.