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jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Good! With three weeks under your belt, you should have some good stuff to share with us, right??? :) #DitchBook

In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley, @KarlyMoura, @rachelmarker, @TTmomTT, @craigklement, @emosier3, @AnneKamper, @TaraMartinEDU

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #DitchBook! It's a back to school chat tonight. Please check in and tell us your FAVORITE SCHOOL SUPPLY when you were a student!

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jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Sad! We will miss you. We'll put all our best ideas on the Twitters for you to see. #DitchBook

In reply to @RemScience

Miss_B_Teach Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I'm Ambur, 3rd grade teacher from Indiana... my favorite school supply as a kid, new crayons! Now as a teacher new EXPO markers! #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Rayna from MA. Fave school supply was glue #ditchbook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I'm all in! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Good evening #Ditchbook Anne EdTech coach from TX hmm favorite supply I loved them all such a nerd but loved colored pencils

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey Ambur! Oh my goodness ... new Expo markers will make my day any day! #EspeciallyTheScentedOnes #DitchBook

In reply to @Miss_B_Teach

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Kelley Branch. Cape Girardeau, MO. When the blue gel glue came out and my mom bought it for me I knew I'd made it! #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Adam, Tech Coach, Central CA, fave school supply was Trapper Keeper and TI 82 #ditchbook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Erin, mid-MO, owner of @ShamandSun Ctr for Kids and Teens, tutor, sub, PD, etc., former T and Prin #moedchat #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Craig, edtech coach from Texas. Either my NBA teams ruler or cool pencils. Or in middle school when I was allowed to use pens #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Were you a Crayola snob or would you take any kind of colored pencils, Anne? :) :) :) #DitchBook

In reply to @AnneKamper

leighhynes Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Leigh from NZ here, just lurking tonight since we are not back to school - we are still at it. #DitchBook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

A A Ron Ditching in from Tx. RtI Facilitator. Loved me my Trapper Keeper!#ditchbook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Fave school supply was my Trapper Keeper! #DitchBook

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey guys! I’m Stella Pollard. I teach 7th Grade Science in Frankfort, KY. As a KID, I loved brand new crayons w/the sharpener. #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook! Joining on my new #chromebook tonight. Favorite school supply: I LOVED IT ALL! Mechanical pencils were once all the rage!

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Helllloooo, #ditchbook! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist Lead Teacher from Davenport, IA. Definitely has to be Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils!

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi all! Dianne 5th T Simi, Ca Fav supply: New peechee! #ditchbook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I hate to say I was a color snob but the reds were never the same! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Matt here, #DitchBook author checking in from Anaheim, Calif! The year started right with the RIGHT Trapper Keeper for me.

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

OOOOH also, the uniball pens… I loved them so much. #ditchbook

ode2snow Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Mary from NNY My Scooby Doo lunch box #DitchBook

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

AND gel pens to color my felty folders. :) #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

And MS SS T here. School starts Monday! Inservices done and prob just one more day in classroom tomorrow before weeknd in pool! #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook! Joining on my new #chromebook tonight. Favorite school supply: I LOVED IT ALL! Mechanical pencils were once all the rage!

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello! Sean, 6th grade math teacher from Indiana. Favorite supply as a kid? Has to be the cool new folders! #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

OMG Lisa Frank! I am having flashbacks of her trapper keepers and stickers!! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

LeighAnnASSE Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hey Y'all! Leigh Ann - 6th SS in TX. Colored pens, pencils and markers! Still my fav! #DitchBook #obsessed

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Nice! I have yet to experience the blue gel glue ... I'll have to get on the ball! #DitchBook

In reply to @mrsbranchk

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

YES! Mine had to be Lisa Frank! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

Miss_Lievens Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hi All! I'm Abbi, 4-8 Reading Interventionist in Davenport, Ia! Favorite school supply as a kid- Lisa Frank notebooks and folders #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

For real Adam! Just tweeted that too! #DitchBook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Yes! They were weird especially since they were usually of the light blue variety! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @mrsbranchk

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Wow, all of that amazing experience! Glad to have you in the chat, Erin! #DitchBook

In reply to @e_whalen, @ShamandSun

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

When will the #gttribe return? I miss it soooooo much! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:04 PM EDT

I never liked mechanical pencils for some reason. Always preferred a regular pencil #DitchBook

In reply to @mr_middle_2

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

U and me both. Ss take a lot of time looking for lead #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @mr_middle_2

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Right ... good point! Glad to have you Leigh! #DitchBook

In reply to @leighhynes

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

I'm bouncing between #DitchBook and #moedchat

In reply to @jmattmiller, @ShamandSun

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Decided to get one as my personal device. I like it so far! :) #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1 is on its way ... #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Ha ... that was my choice too! #DitchBook

In reply to @jaballin14

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hey Stella! Good to see you! #DitchBook

In reply to @Stella_Pollard

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

You haven't really lived until you've used blue gel glue #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @mrsbranchk

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Happy to be here and learn with you all. #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your TOP GOAL during back to school time? #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Ohhh ... Evan is going back to basics, the foundational Ticonderoga pencil! #DitchBook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Helllloooo, #ditchbook! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist Lead Teacher from Davenport, IA. Definitely has to be Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencils!

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

I liked using them myself, but hate them now because of the mess broken lead makes on desks! haha. #ditchbook

In reply to @rlfreedm, @craigklement

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Nice Mary! Wasn't even thinking about lunch boxes ... #DitchBook

In reply to @ode2snow

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hi all! Jessica- HS ELA from CA- I was a notebook nerd. College rule only. And BLUE ink #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1. Find out one unique thing about each Ss and share one thing about me with each child. #DitchBook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

The smell!! Nothing said back to school to me quite like a nicely sharpened Ticonderoga pencil! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: MAKE THOSE CONNECTIONS! Build relationship, trust, and respect. Those are the foundation for all great years! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: get to know Ss names ASAP. Was usually able to know all 150+ names by the 2nd or 3rd day #ditchbook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Yes!! Everybody loved Lisa Frank! #DitchBook

In reply to @Miss_Lievens

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Omg @rlfreedm Lisa frank my favorite!! & Sanrio #ditchbook

In reply to @rlfreedm, @jmattmiller, @rlfreedm

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Getting kids to create own goals, Ss being open to trying different way of learning, getting to know my Ss #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Readjust from Aussie jetlag, then get used to having my own Ss again after three years #ditchbook

ElizaAliotta Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

I am an instructional digital age learning coach from Barrington, IL. Welcome back to school! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hey Abbi! Yep, Lisa Frank was a right of passage, wasn't it??? :) #DitchBook

In reply to @Miss_Lievens

LemarrTreadwell Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hello #Ditchbook. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA

leighhynes Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1 That all time favourite - who is your hero and why? Tells you a lot about the kid #DitchBook

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Sara from MT joining in for #ditchbook. I teach 3rd grade!

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: To prepare myself to be better than last year, to not bore my Ss with nonsense and to develop engaging lessons from day 1 on. #ditchbook

beachy2111351 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Make connections and get a flow to the day going #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: To get to know my Ss as learners and as individuals. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Harry Wong got this part right. Back to school: Time to set the stage -- and the habits -- for the year. #DitchBook

Miss_Lievens Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Trying to stay organized and on top of things. It always seems to last longer if I start right away! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

One of my daughters really loves Lisa frank stuff #DitchBook

In reply to @AnneKamper, @rlfreedm, @jmattmiller

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1. Build rapport with 8th graders! Had them as 7th grade, but want this year to be filled with opportunity & reaching potential! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your TOP GOAL during back to school time? #DitchBook

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Right!! #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @jmattmiller

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Such a great goal. Amazing how far it goes to win over a child #DitchBook

In reply to @craigklement

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Relationships, relationships, relationships! Building with Ts, Ps, Ss, and admin!#ditchbook

ElizaAliotta Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 Yes to building relationships & knowing your Ss. This is definitely a top goal! #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1. Find out one unique thing about each Ss and share one thing about me with each child. #DitchBook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: what were we going to do the first day for fun? Never talked rules or procedure day 2 or 3 #Ditchbook

MsAggieTeaches Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Ms. Aguilar 5th Grade Math Teacher in Houston and ANYTHING #lisafrank made me feel like I had "made it!" #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #DitchBook! It's a back to school chat tonight. Please check in and tell us your FAVORITE SCHOOL SUPPLY when you were a student!

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: relationships; students don't care what you know until they know you care (credit J. Brown) #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

I also think it is important for them to know me. Sometimes that door needs to be opened too. #DitchBook

In reply to @ElizaAliotta

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Maury from TN, new tech teacher this year. It's been a while... #ditchbook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yes! We have a #goalfish wall in my classroom that Ss could look at throughout the year! #ditchbook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

LeighAnnASSE Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Get my head on straight, get organized, make connections to use in my class this year. #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Listen to Ss and establish relationships. At BOY I try really hard to make Ss feel like it is safe to share. #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

It amazed them when I recited everyone's name by looking at their face and not the roster...every time #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Listening and hearing are so important #DitchBook

In reply to @SaraKiffe

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Build the excitement and positive energy... #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your TOP GOAL during back to school time? #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Back to school is a time to get kids EXCITED about being back! Love this example from @burgessdave's #tlap! #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

LOL Good luck! #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @AnneKamper, @jmattmiller

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Virginia teacher. Puffy plastic stickers and the cardboard pencil boxes -doubled as a treasure chest #ditchbook

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

My fave school supply was a folder that looked like the 1989 Topps @OrelHershiser baseball card. #hetweetedmetwice #notlying #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hey #Ditchbook! Please reach out to & follow my colleague @StaceyB44894760 ! She is new on Twitter and wants to build her PLN!

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Have a one-on-one convo with every family before Labor Day & fet to know the kids as kids not as students. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Got pics? #DitchBook

In reply to @AnneKamper

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Love this. Beginning of the year was MADE for making goals. Setting goals is a crucial life skill. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Getting kids to create own goals, Ss being open to trying different way of learning, getting to know my Ss #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Can't chat tonight have to get Tyler to bed. #Ditchbook

Isham_Literacy Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Kimberly from north TX joining #ditchbook a little late because of overlapping chats. I loved new pencils and clean paper! #freshstart

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1b: Start year with two weeks of skill toolbox and team building before diving into content. Want Ss to learn design Thinking #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hey Eliza ... welcome to #DitchBook!

In reply to @ElizaAliotta

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Establish relationships, routines, build Ss confidence in ability to learn & begin to establish expectations #DitchBook

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Being energetic. Showing enthusiasm for learning and teaching. Setting the precedent for the year. #ditchbook

LeighAnnASSE Aug 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: When Ss arrive. Making connections, building relationships & calming nerves. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Oooh, this is SO important! If we can set expectation that we're a T who cares about and appreciates them as humans, we're set. #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: To get to know my Ss as learners and as individuals. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: getting students excited to come back each day. I always leave them with a teaser for tomorrow. #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

So true. So important to model this #ditchbook

In reply to @SaraKiffe

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1.2: Make sure students know what really matters is being a good human. This year did communtiy service project Day 1. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Great perspective here: Louie had them last year but STILL wants to continue building rapport. YES! #DitchBook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1. Build rapport with 8th graders! Had them as 7th grade, but want this year to be filled with opportunity & reaching potential! #ditchbook
- jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What is your TOP GOAL during back to school time? #DitchBook

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Allow students chanted to think abstractly! #ditchbook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Rules are for later. What coolness did you do to "make the dinner table" #DitchBook

In reply to @AnneKamper

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2. I ask Ss to create visible learning selfies using a paper Instagram template and write goals in the form of Tweets. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

This #leadLAP quote is a perfect fit to Q1 and back to school ... Culture first. Culture next. Culture ALWAYS. #DitchBook

LemarrTreadwell Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

My top personal goals for school year include being Stronger, Smarter and Braver #ditchbook

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: I use a lot of memes in my presentation to start the year. Everyone is laughing. If Ss are smiling, that's half the battle. #DitchBook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Yes! Was tough in some aspects... Weird dynamic of my sister being in the class. Here's to a great 8th grade class! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

leighhynes Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 Sharing with a friend/buddy first then a group helps build a community #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hooray for Lisa Frank! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @MsAggieTeaches

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: by doing a collaborative problem solving activity that is fun and perhaps even content related 😎 #ditchbook

Isham_Literacy Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 Get them involved in a cooperative/problem solving activity. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Great... start day one with an engaging lesson... show them what the year will be like. #Ditchbook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: To prepare myself to be better than last year, to not bore my Ss with nonsense and to develop engaging lessons from day 1 on. #ditchbook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Changing it up this year with an activity to establish those. Contemplating having Ss create memes to further engage them! #ditchbook

ElizaAliotta Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1 TOP GOAL#2 is for all adults @barbararose220 to model their inquiry process & share their wonders about the world. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is your TOP GOAL during back to school time? #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Split classes (5th/6th combo) helps b/c 6th graders know the drill. Focus on community, team bldg first few weeks #DitchBook

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Team buliding and friend buliding projects the 1st week. Its amazing how many opportunities to teach "rules" come from play.#DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Humor is a very effective tool! Keep it up #DitchBook

In reply to @themaurywood

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Q2: tons of teamwork games/challenges. Allowing students to come up with our classroom rules/expectations for buy-in #ditchbook

Miss_Lievens Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I love to make the class rules and procedures with the Ss. Building community and practicing at the same time! #DitchBook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Purposeful planning of some get to know you fun! Rules and content will come in time. Best to build relationships first! #ditchbook

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I also show them pics of my family. I talk about them a lot and I want Ss to know who they are. #DitchBook

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Focus on actitivies that make the Ss laugh & open up. I've always plunged right in, otherwise it is boring for everyone. #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Yes that is why I read Everyone Poops the first day #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @themaurywood

jleeTechPercent Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Community expectation building! How do we expect from our community of Learners? Strength sharing! Leadership interviews! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Made a one-page Class Mgt Plan sketchnote. Put it on our class website. Rules talk was over and we moved on! #DitchBook

LemarrTreadwell Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2. Start with building Classroom Mission Statement. #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: My Ss have been learning collaborative team building by leveraging their expertise on tacos #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Team bld games, hands-on & tech get know others like playdough & @flipgrid intros, 1 class rule: Be respectful, what it means #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Love the #goalfish 😊#Ditchbook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Yes! We have a #goalfish wall in my classroom that Ss could look at throughout the year! #ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Allow students to help design a blueprint of what their perfect classroom would look like #ditchbook Input is key.

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Wow, I love this! What a great way to get back to school off on the right foot -- community service! #DitchBook

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1.2: Make sure students know what really matters is being a good human. This year did communtiy service project Day 1. #DitchBook

ElizaAliotta Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 We have been creating @breakoutEDU games to get Ss & Ts acquainted w goals and missions for the school year. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I definitely will! I appreciate the vote of confidence to do it. #ditchbook

In reply to @Miss_Lievens

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I'm an open book. I have them a quiz about my daughters and the meaning of my tattoos and my face sports teams #ditchbook

In reply to @themaurywood

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

LOVE this ... get learning started on the right foot by solving problems RIGHT AWAY! #DitchBook

Isham_Literacy Aug 24 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2 Get them involved in a cooperative/problem solving activity. #ditchbook
- jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2. No rules/syllabus on the first day. Just building relationships/ learning the Ss. No content until Week 2 at the earliest. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: this year used partner interview to create poem for two voices performed on video #avid #chromebooks #poetryrocks #DitchBook

EDUcre8ive Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

John Kline from WeVideo Joining Late and mostly just listening tonight. #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I'm not going to last long tonight. Broken leg and doc appt are making me exhausted. Good night! 😴 #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Oooh, good point! Instead of drilling them with rules at the beginning, learn them through play! #DitchBook

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Team buliding and friend buliding projects the 1st week. Its amazing how many opportunities to teach "rules" come from play.#DitchBook

EDUcre8ive Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: picnic! #DitchBook

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Very admirable #Ditchbook

mrsbranchk Aug 24 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Have a one-on-one convo with every family before Labor Day & fet to know the kids as kids not as students. #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2b: My Ss have been catching @flipgrid fever #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I started doing this last year! SUper engaging! Lots of bitmojis this year too! #ditchbook

In reply to @themaurywood

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

So true, Sara ... let's just get started! #DitchBook

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Focus on actitivies that make the Ss laugh & open up. I've always plunged right in, otherwise it is boring for everyone. #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Build Ss up as math learners & set class rule "Anything stops us from being a mathematician annoys me." #DitchBook https://t.co/DSG5OCa4JN

DonnaWeth Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A1 building a relationship with my students #ditchbook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: always did a get to know you game & interest survey & we colored name tents to share certain things! Just plain FUN #Ditchbook

ElizaAliotta Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I love encouraging Ss to become part of the process. #ditchbook

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Q2: tons of teamwork games/challenges. Allowing students to come up with our classroom rules/expectations for buy-in #ditchbook

LemarrTreadwell Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Hope you feel better tomorrow. Ouch. Broken anything is not good. #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I'm not going to last long tonight. Broken leg and doc appt are making me exhausted. Good night! 😴 #DitchBook

e_whalen Aug 24 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Thank you! Good to be here even for a little while. Hope to join in again soon! #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Q3: What's an INNOVATIVE back to school lesson/activity that you do? Why do you/your students LOVE it? #DitchBook

Isham_Literacy Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

#flipgrid intros are a must! Can't wait to get started on ours! We created one where Ts introduced themselved to Parents and Ss. #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Team bld games, hands-on & tech get know others like playdough & @flipgrid intros, 1 class rule: Be respectful, what it means #DitchBook
- jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: We have a Happy New Year party first thing first day #ditchbook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Thinking of tying in STEM/Growth Mindset activity as well. :) #ditchbook

In reply to @hwhite36

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Nice! Kids want to get to know their teacher. This gives them LOTS of material! #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I'm an open book. I have them a quiz about my daughters and the meaning of my tattoos and my face sports teams #ditchbook
In reply to @themaurywood

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Love your mission statement! #DitchBook

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

DonnaWeth Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Yes- let them come naturally from seeing what makes things work in the classroom #ditchbook

In reply to @Miss_Lievens

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Glad you joined us for as long as you could, Erin. Hope to see you in #DitchBook again soon!

In reply to @e_whalen

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

This is not innovative but Ss love watching it #ditchbook Minions + Rules = laughter https://t.co/Em0TB4LOzl

LeighAnnASSE Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: This year I want to really focus on teaching communication skills the first week. Good communication = respect & community! #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I used @Flipgrid and let students introduce themselves and tell me about their summer, family, etc. Used it 2nd day of school! #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: Did crazy 8s and Draw Tacos that I learned at #syd17 and a S told me she never knew history could be so fun #ditchbook

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Secondary Ss know rules. Skip them & start day one with a killer lesson. Use it to communicate high aspirations for them #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I am going to use Sean's One word #hyperdoc #ditchbook

In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @Flipgrid

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: thinking about using @Flipgrid for classroom introductions and built the sense of community in the classroom #ditchbook

atkauffman Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Also have Ss interview each other, do breakout boxes @breakoutEDU , create with Lego, do some games through @ProjectHDesign #ditchbook

atkauffman Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Establish community through design thinking challenges, using @extraordinaires and also design challenges from https://t.co/Y0sBtOPmrV

jleeTechPercent Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I haven't done it, but would love to do a "Break Into Your Classroom" activity day 1 before kids even enter the room! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

themaurywood Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: Create giant Google Presentation with several slides. Each S gets a slide to introduce themselves. Ss can talk if they want #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

YES I am doing the Oh the Places you will go breakout. Just have to set it up this weekend. #DitchBook

In reply to @atkauffman, @breakoutEDU, @ProjectHDesign

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: As silly as it is, I like to play 2 truths / 1 lie with my Ss. Engaging activity and Ss REALLY enjoy it, surprisingly. #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

We do Jenga and Uno #ditchbook oh and headbandz

In reply to @emosier3

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: In Spanish class, would put a few phrases in Spanish on the board and just talk to Spanish 1s in Spanish whole pd. They 💛 it! #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Doingschool-wide staff 1 for our website, including office staff, campus sups, & anyone who comes in contact w/ S regularly #DitchBook

In reply to @Isham_Literacy

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: spaghetti tower building activity, beach ball questions, all about me page! Of course people bingo #Ditchbook

RESP3CTtheGAME Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A1 Back to school goal is to get to know each learner by challenging Ss to come to understanding about who they are as learners #ditchbook

atkauffman Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

gr8 avenue for students and staff who might be shy to share about themselves, i'm looking forward to using that this year too #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @Flipgrid

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Them and I both! #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez, @Flipgrid

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Sliding in for the end!!! Karly, TOSA from Concord, CA #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

GREAT back to school activity here! And I'll bet they watched each other's @flipgrid vids a TON even outside of school! #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I used @Flipgrid and let students introduce themselves and tell me about their summer, family, etc. Used it 2nd day of school! #DitchBook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Did this with all staff as we came back. Greatness!!! #Ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement, @Flipgrid

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2 Get the kids involved as much as possible and discuss the why of having norms and expectations #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you establish community / get back in the swing of school DIFFERENTLY, w/o "class rules drill and kill"? #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

I love this response to Q2 SOOOOOO much, Dennis. #DitchBook

In reply to @OHara_HPS

OHara_HPS Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Our work is people intensive... it's all about the relationship. #Ditchbook

jaballin14 Aug 24 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Purposeful planning of some get to know you fun! Rules and content will come in time. Best to build relationships first! #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Me too! #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @OHara_HPS

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

WOW! THis is brilliant! Don't do breakout EDU ... do a breakIN EDU instead! #DitchBook

jleeTechPercent Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I haven't done it, but would love to do a "Break Into Your Classroom" activity day 1 before kids even enter the room! #ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3b: Starting to adapt the homie @edcamposjr #360math to my own #360 history. It's been fun. #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Yep! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @Flipgrid

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

We did too! Putting it on our school website. So excited🤗 #ditchbook

In reply to @jaballin14, @craigklement, @Flipgrid

PoppaG77 Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Chad, bio and earth space T, ecoach, NHS/media coordinator. Wearer of many hats. Fav supply- i had a 50 selection click pen. #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

atkauffman Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: Ss interview each other, create a superhero for partner depending on how they respond, creating a community of listeners #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Q3: What's an INNOVATIVE back to school lesson/activity that you do? Why do you/your students LOVE it? #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Here is the OneWord #hyperdoc to use during first days of school https://t.co/XPVA9SjMMH #DitchBook

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3. Lots of borrowing this year! Day1 - What's in a box? (Curated items about me) Day 2 - Improv Rules/Procedures. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Q3: What's an INNOVATIVE back to school lesson/activity that you do? Why do you/your students LOVE it? #DitchBook

MsSandersEdu Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Love this! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:22 PM EDT
WOW! THis is brilliant! Don't do breakout EDU ... do a breakIN EDU instead! #DitchBook
- jleeTechPercent Aug 24 @ 10:20 PM EDT
  
  I haven't done it, but would love to do a "Break Into Your Classroom" activity day 1 before kids even enter the room! #ditchbook
  In reply to @jmattmiller

SaraKiffe Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3:We list 3 dreams/goals, 3 good things in life, 3 everyday activities & 3 embarrassing moments. I share/the share.#ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

WHAAAAAT?!?!? 50 selections???? Having a hard time envisioning that! #DitchBook

In reply to @PoppaG77

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students up and running / prepared for a TECH-LADEN classroom? #DitchBook

MooreLIT204 Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: I played back to school bingo with my students this year. They loved it and learned about the class while playing. #ditchbook

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

I do everything I can to be unconventional day 1 so they see this will be a year unlike any other - keeping coming back for more #ditchbook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4. MODEL MODEL MODEL and let them make mistakes and talk about it #ditchbook

RESP3CTtheGAME Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 Love having Ss design a slide to contribute to our class presentation. Initial stages of learner profiles & community building #ditchbook

Miss_Lievens Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: Last year I did an introduce yourself video with our green screen. The background was their favorite place #DitchBook

PoppaG77 Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2- board games- timeline. Breaks the ice, easy to play. New to most. Educational. Even playing field. #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Sweet! I've seen people playing this on @Flipgrid !! #ditchbook

In reply to @emosier3, @Flipgrid

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

My Ss love Playdough act from #Learnlap, create object to rep you, who doesn't love playdough!? They choose to share or I guess #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Q3: What's an INNOVATIVE back to school lesson/activity that you do? Why do you/your students LOVE it? #DitchBook

jleeTechPercent Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Yep! Must walk in as a TEAM! Set the expectation! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

PoppaG77 Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2- My only rule "do your work, dont be a jerk." #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

You could use @Flipgrid for that this year, Abbi!!! #ditchbook

In reply to @Miss_Lievens, @Flipgrid

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: For #edtech success: Take new tech slow. Let Ss play. Expect a learning curve. Don't give up on new ideas too quickly! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students up and running / prepared for a TECH-LADEN classroom? #DitchBook

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I can't say mine are innovative, we've just taken some golden oldies and added tech swag 😜 #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Here's a great example @LehmanHistory @Hatch_2116 @MsSLNorth #GISDlearning #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Aug 24 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Here is the OneWord #hyperdoc to use during first days of school https://t.co/XPVA9SjMMH #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: Two weeks of tech skill bootcamp before content. Learn each skill via tacos and @ManUtd content. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students up and running / prepared for a TECH-LADEN classroom? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:25 PM EDT

An awesome back to school activity! 🔓Digital breakouts💻🔓 https://t.co/UizE7r4NVu #ditchbook

AnneKamper Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: clear procedures & expectations of use! So there are no blurred lines. #Ditchbook

SpanishEagles Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: jumping in late from Texas! We jump right into authenticity! Watch video ->write letters in Spanish to children in #Colombia #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

YES so important to let Ss try things out and reflect and discuss as a group what they did. #DitchBook Also train the trainer-

In reply to @jmattmiller

Stella_Pollard Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: Be excited. Get them excited. Passion is contagious. PLUS I familiarize myself with all techy stuff before giving to my Ss. #ditchbook

Isham_Literacy Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

They need to know mistakes/failures lead to learning and growth! They need to see T as lead learner! #ditchbook

In reply to @rlfreedm

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Whoa ... this sounds like my kind of class! #DitchBook

In reply to @SpanishEagles

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Q3a: can't call myself innovative- just borrowed some platinum oldies and added tech swag #DitchBook

beachy2111351 Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4. Include discussion/activities on digital citizenship. #DitchBook

emosier3 Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: Expect that there will be challenges, yet embrace them. Let Ss know it's OK to fail! Strong recovery is best! #ditchbook

hwhite36 Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4 have them share what their expertise is --they may be ahead of me! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: have them use their phones for an activity day 1...yeah, I said it! #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: Chromes come out day 1, used G Interland Digital Cit game to get them learning while having fun, what school should be #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students up and running / prepared for a TECH-LADEN classroom? #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

True that #ditchbook

In reply to @Isham_Literacy

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Kick the school year off with the Hopes and Dreams #hyperdoc https://t.co/ETe7yK0RmW #DitchBook #hyperdocs

mr_middle_2 Aug 24 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4.In transition 2 #blendedlearning, spending the first 2ish wks using tech tools to collab getting ready to set Ss free to learn #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Q4: How do you get students up and running / prepared for a TECH-LADEN classroom? #DitchBook

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Love the #beinternetawesome message #ditchbook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

That sounds like innovation to me! New (thru invention or iteration) + Better as @gcouros says ... #DitchBook

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Q3a: can't call myself innovative- just borrowed some platinum oldies and added tech swag #DitchBook

sdtitmas Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4 Get going early with easy topics/tasks to get students comfortable with the tech, then increase difficulty. #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

SpanishEagles Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A2: Ss set class expectations for what they need from classmates as well as teacher in order to be successful. We used #padlet #DitchBook

LeighAnnASSE Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: can't say that I have one, but I'm loving all these ideas!!!! #bettertogether #DitchBook

Miss_Lievens Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4: Dive right in! Start with easy things to teach procedures then move up from there. Let Ss know we're all learning together #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4 Chromebook care presentations and other beginning of the year activities. #ditchbook https://t.co/KdQWB7fmkv

KarlyMoura - Moderator Aug 22 @ 7:55 AM EDT

Start 🚀 your year off with these #STEM ⚙ introduction activities 💡 #flipgridfever #ditchbook #teammdusd #sul https://t.co/FLrEggZAzO

RESP3CTtheGAME Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4 Prep learners to #ditchbook by presenting challenges requiring logging into GClassroom & Canvas. Collect info via @PearDeck @padlet etc

LemarrTreadwell Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4. By becoming a Connected Educator. I believe a Connected Educator = Connected Students. #Ditchbook @ToddWhitaker @Jeff_Zoul @casas_jimmy

jshandly Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Q3(b): Survey used for partner interview, venn-diagram, then poem for 2 voices on video. And dream mandalas #avid #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Yes, Scott ... progressive successes lead to more successes! #DitchBook

sdtitmas Aug 24 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4 Get going early with easy topics/tasks to get students comfortable with the tech, then increase difficulty. #ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller

rlfreedm Aug 24 @ 10:29 PM EDT

This is so important. I explained this to our department of ed today! #DitchBook

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @ToddWhitaker, @Jeff_Zoul, @casas_jimmy

jmattmiller - Moderator Aug 24 @ 10:30 PM EDT

That's a wrap, #DitchBook! Have a GREAT school year and be sure to join us again next week!