#EdsurgeChat Archive
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Tuesday July 18, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
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Jul 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
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Jul 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edsurgechat
! Edsurge’s own
@jencurtis0345
will be moderating tonight's discussion.
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
This week we will be discussing how teachers (and students) stay refreshed and inspired during the summer.
#edsurgechat
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Woo hoo
#EdSurgeChat
! So excited to talk summer...even from the confines of my office....
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Be sure to add
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
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jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
who's in the "house"?
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JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Julian Maguregui, 6th grade world history teacher for
@HillsboroughSch
and Ph.D student at
@USouthFlorida
@USFCollegeofEDU
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WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Good summer evening
#edsurgechat
. Julie here - from Maine. It's been awhile.
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Celeste, former MS T and current T Liaison for USEDGOV. Excited to join tonight and learn!
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Hope your summers are off to a relaxing start, educators. We want to know: how are you spending your well-deserved break?
#edsurgechat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi. My name is Kathy and I am a first grade teacher. Always looking for new ways to engage and deepen learning with tech
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WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Dan, business teacher from St. Louis.
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Justin Aglio
@MontourSD
!
#RemKeLearning
@iheartpgh
#edsurgechat
cwill775
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi! My name is Cindy and I am a high school math teacher in Pacific, Missouri
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#edu5213SBU
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A1: I am spent it going on vacation, conferences, and doing internship hours for my doctorate.
#EdSurgeChat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A1 went to Cozumel. Riding around with my teen son as he learns to drive (Scary!). Relaxing and re-energizing for the new yr.
effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1 - Selling/Buying a house...moving into a new house, teaching online class, writing on my blog.
#EdSurgeChat
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT
In NYC’s
#District75
-we’re not on break as school is year round for high needs students-get some time com Aug 15th-still good
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @EdSurge
cwill775
Jul 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1- spending some time relaxing, vacationing, and working on my Masters
#edsurgechat
#edu5213SBU
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: LOL!!! Planning personalized learning plans for all students
@MontourSD
!
#1to1world
#edsurgechat
#openinganewschool
#MontourProud
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Hope your summers are off to a relaxing start, educators. We want to know: how are you spending your well-deserved break?
#edsurgechat
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Hi
#edsurgechat
! I'm Kate, Dir of Academic Tech in MA. Looking forward to hearing about your summers!
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: Prepping for my baby boy that arrives in 8-ish weeks.
#EdSurgeChat
#excited
#nervous
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1. Spent June connecting with fellow educators. Spending July creating content & relaxing! Will spend August offering PD.
#edsurgechat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1 today I honored the great work of
#TeachersatED
as they finish their Fellowship up
#edsurgechat
S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Little renovation projects on my house, and lots of pool & play time with my daughter! Beach trips coming soon!
#edsurgechat
mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi- Corey Carter. Baltimore County, MD Teacher. I've been reading and hanging out with my three-nager
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magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1 beach time, PD reading, and blogging. Hoping to have something publish-able by the end of summer!
#edsurgechat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:09 PM EDT
So good to see so many new faces here.
#EdSurgeChat
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT
awesome--don't forget to use the
#edsurgechat
hashtag to get your thoughts shared!
In reply to @KHill_educator, @EdSurge
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT
On this topic, join in my
@FlipGrid
!
https://t.co/XMRbbZvZic
The question every student asks: Where Do Teachers Go In Summer??
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
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MadameHeadleyPH
Jul 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 I've been doing day trips around with family and friends. Taking a lot of time to recharge
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
MrBoliek
Jul 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I may or may not have stayed in my pajamas until lunch and may or may not have left the house today.
#SorryNotSorry
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2: When it comes to summer PD, some double-down, others tune out. How much learning do you do over break & where do you learn?
#edsurgechat
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
The
#edsurgechat
conversation begins in 3, 2, 1…
https://t.co/9HU1Yk7bMg
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edsurgechat
! Edsurge’s own jencurtis0345 will be moderating tonight's discussion.
https://t.co/ZiQUpj07s6
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Be sure to add
#edsurgechat
to all of your tweets tonight. Your voice matters!
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
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BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
I am Bonnie, principal at Valley Primary in upstate NY. Hoping everyone is taking time to Sharpen the Saw
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Please excuse Cinimon...he was NOT invited
#EdSurgeChat
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Learning 24/7!!! I learn
@EdSurge
!!!
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2: When it comes to summer PD, some double-down, others tune out. How much learning do you do over break & where do you learn?
#edsurgechat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2. Enjoy the opportunity to be learner in the summer - spending time at conferences & reconnecting with friends - old & new.
#EdSurgeChat
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
hi everyone! Kim from Texas
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 my SY isn't the norm but I do love learning on chats like these and I'll be on one tomorrow for
@TeachtoLead
#edsurgechat
#TTLNetwork
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
forgot my title.. blended learning specialist
DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Try to take advantage of suggested readings from colleagues, connect on forums such as this, try to keep it light
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2 While I enjoy the much needed time off, I also attend as many trainings I can to grow while still allowing for down time.
#edsurgechat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Where in Texas are you?
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In reply to @askatechnogirl
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2: I do as much as I can. I've been to several conferences and learning from members of C/O
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effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2 - Most of my PD during the summer comes from reading books at
@Twitter
#EdSurgeChat
BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A2 Summer PD: Twitter, books, blogs, Leadership Conference, District PD, educators thesis, webinars, google hangout, Schoology
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Any recommendations on the suggested readings?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @DonaldNicolas
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
omg! I learn so much over the summer.. I mostly conduct PDs but I attend many conferences to grow
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: Also been in classes myself learning at the university level.
#EdSurgeChat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Good call! Educators need some down time to recharge. I love the idea of keeping it light 💡
#edsurgechat
In reply to @DonaldNicolas, @EdSurge
S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A2: read 2-3 books to get inspired & take 2-3 online sessions (2 hrs ea) through
@BCPSODL
to learn new tech tools and tricks!
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: some great summer learning & teaching chances
@G4C
#MinecraftEdu
Hackjam
@edtechteam
summit and
#NYSchoolsTech
Summit
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @G4C, @edtechteam
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
I would love book recommendations. I have recently enjoyed Deep Work by Cal Newport. Am now reading Ready Player One.
#edsurgechat
mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 i try to challengemyself in new ways outside of ed. like flag football- then reflected on take away insights 4my classroom
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JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 Summer definitely gives you an opportunity to focus in on your interest within education and grow within that field.
#edsurgechat
SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: playing in the land of the midnight sun!
#EdSurgeChat
#alaskasummersrock
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A2 I also love to participate in twitter chats as well.
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Get to engage in PD I can't fit in during the school year. Reading, blogging & time to actually think about bigger questions.
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2: When it comes to summer PD, some double-down, others tune out. How much learning do you do over break & where do you learn?
#edsurgechat
cwill775
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2- summer is a great time to reflect for me. I enjoy finding new ideas from others on platforms like this
#edsurgechat
#edu5213SBU
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 Was able to attend ISTE in my hometown & a few other "techy" trainings to learn new ways to extend my practice with kids.
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I also enjoy summer reading! Recommend
@thomascmurray
&
@E_Sheninger
new book
#LT8keys
!
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Q2: When it comes to summer PD, some double-down, others tune out. How much learning do you do over break & where do you learn?
#edsurgechat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Where in TX are you from? I'm originally from Austin!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @askatechnogirl
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Hi Sarah! So important to savor our environments.
#MaineInTheSummer
is such a special place as I imagine Alaska also is.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @SyrahPetersen
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
What we can we lean from flag football?!
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @mrcarterteach
effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Yes. Anything by
@DTWillingham
,
@ulrichboser
, or Make It Stick.
#EdSurgeChat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Anything you'd suggest?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @effortfuleduktr, @Twitter
SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: as a beginning T, I spent a A LOT summer time learning. I know still find learning opportunities, but try to find balance
#EdSurgeChat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I'll take those too!
#edsurgechat
In reply to @WillcottJulie
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
May 19 @ 6:38 AM EDT
4 Books Educators Should Be Reading This Summer!
@DrJacieMaslyk
@EstherWojcicki
@BCKDagen
@remakelearning
#STEAM
#EdTech
#Literacy
#Remake
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
May 18 @ 6:58 PM EDT
4 Books Educators Should Be Reading This Summer!
#Edtech
#Edchat
#FutureReady
#STEAM
#DesignThinking
#LearningSpaces
#Maker
#Make
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT
The
#edsurgechat
conversation begins in 3, 2, 1…
https://t.co/Jv5WPc7Jx0
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Welcome to
#edsurgechat
! Edsurge’s own jencurtis0345 will be moderating tonight's discussion.
https://t.co/YW9ZPtwCz2
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Me, too. I learn so much but just don't seem to have enough time during the school year.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @askatechnogirl
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Be sure to add
#edsurgechat
to all of your tweets tonight. Your voice matters!
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
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Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Our favorite part of summer is reading;any book suggestions (ed-related or not) you think your fellow educators should try?
#edsurgechat
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
anyones in particular?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @askatechnogirl
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
yes true!!! I really like informal PD as well. I learn best that way
#edsurgechat
In reply to @khurlbertne
joellemc3
Jul 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A2: Most of my pd this summer has been self directed. I did attend district pd. Follow
#notatiste17
#edsurgechat
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3:
#tlap
#LeadLAP
, Radical Leap and Radical Edge by
@stevefarber
#EdSurgeChat
DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Definitely find balance, pick one thing you want to really focus on this year and become GOOD at that
#edsurgechat
In reply to @SyrahPetersen
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3 I read a book by Debbie Diller about Growing Independent learners. Other than that, I have been reading selfishly. LOL.
#edsurgechat
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I LEARNED so much at
#iste17
mostly at the playground and poster sessions! Going to a
#POCpatioPD
on Friday
#edsurgechat
In reply to @jencurtis0345
effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Yes. Anything by
@DTWillingham
,
@ulrichboser
, or Make It Stick.
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Our favorite part of summer is reading;any book suggestions (ed-related or not) you think your fellow educators should try?
#edsurgechat
BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A3 @ PeterMDeWitt Collaborative Leadership
@AdamGrant
Originals
@gcouros
The Innovators Mindset Language at the Speed of Sight
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
I actually learn a lot during my computer science PDs as well. I learn a lot from the teachers
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT
The
@EdSurge
team out together our favorites:
https://t.co/Lx3pqmEeFa
#EdSurgeChat
KHill_educator
Jul 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A2: I take a lot of PD during the summer. Some district-required by the district. The rest I tailor to prep for the next yr.
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Do you people look for books about teaching specially -- you do you need a break?
#EdSurgeChat
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2: I have also facilitated some
#patiopd
over the summer.
#EdSurgeChat
S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A3:Grwth Mindset Coach, Teach/Learn/Lead Like a Pirate, Grade Smarter Nt Harder, Kids Deserve It, Better Than Carrots or Sticks
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 Also
@gcouros
' Innovator's Mindset helps pave the way for modernizing education!
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Our favorite part of summer is reading;any book suggestions (ed-related or not) you think your fellow educators should try?
#edsurgechat
BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A3 Part b For pleasure: Debbie Macomber books, they are like reading a Hallmark movie and proverbs.
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 I got my ebook copy of
@MsMagiera
#courageousedventures
and also reading Amplify by Katie Muhtaris
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @MsMagiera
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT
#InnovatorsMindset
@gcouros
, Social LEADia
@JCasaTodd
are both great reads
https://t.co/HjmpU2BkhL
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Our favorite part of summer is reading;any book suggestions (ed-related or not) you think your fellow educators should try?
#edsurgechat
DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Perseverance by Meg Wheatley, great for reinvigorating yourself
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 "Small Great Things" by J. Picoult. "For white folks"
@chrisemdin
and work of
@ManuelScott
#edsurgechat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
This was my first time at ISTE. OMG. I learned a TON and am so excited to apply in fall. Can't wait.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @askatechnogirl, @jencurtis0345
JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Honestly when teachers get together I find so many suggestions on books and resources that point me in the right direction
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @jencurtis0345
SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: finding
#balance
#yinisin
#beayinster
#EdSurgeChat
https://t.co/pIVEYwMJPj
TeachinTexas
Jul 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3:Two by Two (a good romance never disappoints), Magnolia Story(I love the inspiring Chip & Jo), & Starting A Movement (PLC!!)
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: Love these authors:
@thomascmurray
@E_Sheninger
@chemicalsams
@DrJacieMaslyk
@EstherWojcicki
@tvanderark
@MilnerHRich
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: Our favorite part of summer is reading;any book suggestions (ed-related or not) you think your fellow educators should try?
#edsurgechat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
#SummerPerspective
#edsurgechat
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
This year was my first time too! Can't wait to go back. What was your favorite part?
#EdSurgeChat
In reply to @khurlbertne, @askatechnogirl
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 MS T at heart so still reading some YA like the Red Rising series
#edsurgechat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
I agree. I always call it my +1. Get really talented at one new thing a year and then add another the next year. Keep growing.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @DonaldNicolas, @SyrahPetersen
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT
the poster sessions! Informal learning is the best sometimes
#edsurgechat
In reply to @jencurtis0345, @khurlbertne
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
#edsurgechat
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
#SummerPerspective
is so important for teachers.
#EdSurgeChat
JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 Teaching and Engaging with Poverty in Mind
@EricJensenBrain
#EdSurgeChat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Everything I learned!!! Ways to make my anchor charts interactive with Aurasma and Padlet, Blended learning. New tools, etc.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @jencurtis0345, @askatechnogirl
ReneeFranzwa
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
Joining a bit late here.
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: In your experience, do students experience a learning loss over summer break? What does that look like?
#edsurgechat
DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
That's been my mentality ever year, it works! You don't get so overwhelmed
#edsurgechat
In reply to @khurlbertne, @SyrahPetersen
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
#EdSurgeChat
A3 the new pillars of modern teaching is a really good read! My teammate is doing a book study on it in the fall
MrBoliek
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
relax in June. use July 4 PD. Right now
@gcschools
has
@gcssummeracad
going on. Great sessions today- mindfulness & foldables.
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @gcschools, @gcssummeracad
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: They do. I think a large part is due to not being in a routine like they are at school.
#EdSurgeChat
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yes, but it's also a good opportunity to find out what students have truly mastered vs what they simply remembered for the test
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: In your experience, do students experience a learning loss over summer break? What does that look like?
#edsurgechat
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 an oldie but a goodie is The Read Aloud book by jim trelease
#edsurgechat
khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3 Game Changer! Jensen is one of my Ed Gurus. He gets what is happening in kids brains and has some ideas on how to remedy!
#edsurgechat
In reply to @JMaguregui22, @EricJensenBrain
S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A3 Part 2: For fun - anything that my
@AmazonKindle
app suggests! Also by the late Michael Palmer (The 5th Vial is amazing!)
JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 being a 6th grade SS T and having this be their 1st exposure to SS it can be challenging.More push for elementary SS please!
#EdSurgeChat
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4: Ss SEL greatly affects summer learning loss. Learning experiences are minimal unless supported by wrap around programs.
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: In your experience, do students experience a learning loss over summer break? What does that look like?
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: Yes! I experience this as an educator & parent of three kids! TY,
@ALALibrary
!
#I
❤️PublicLibraries #Read#Read#Read
#edsurgechat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Q4: In your experience, do students experience a learning loss over summer break? What does that look like?
#edsurgechat
Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
HI late, so sorry! A3 Just finished
#empowerbook
and read
#socialleadia
#ShiftThis
and
#leadlap
before that one
In reply to @EdSurge
BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A4 Primary student in rural district do have summer loss; sight words, letter recognition, numeracy/computation skills.
AmandadeOrozco
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I love reading over
#summerbreak
! Here are two of my personal recommendations:
https://t.co/LDUmUfynbh
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mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4 more than specific content I find it's the acclamation of the mind to cog. dissonance- wrestling with new concepts
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cwill775
Jul 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4- yes! I think many students forget some of the basics and need a little recap at the start of the year
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khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Me, too! I am going to have some rocking interactive anchor charts this year. Can't wait to get kids building them w/ me.
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jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
would love to learn more about this? what do you have in mind?
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Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
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A4 yes, moving btw levels of Spanish, but I provide some summer activ to avoid the
#summerslide
forget verbs, basic vocab
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kcribby
Jul 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Jumping in late. Great questions and responses. Middle school ELA educator in Colorado.
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Benedirk
Jul 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4: the loss is often a language one for us. ELL students can dip in their school level usage of English
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mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Summer learning camps, Back 2 school 'boot camps', book bus visiting neighborhoods, public wifi and 1:1 programs...list goes on
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jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT
would love to learn more about this? what do you have in mind?
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In reply to @mcculloughmg
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
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SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: for some, yes. Not all S have access to enrichment, mentors, family or food in the summer.
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msnguyenbio
Jul 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: It takes awhile for students to get back into the rigor of school. Start the year off FUN and ENCOURAGING!
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seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Research on summer
#braindrain
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https://t.co/sFP1zVYuvo
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askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 in my experience I think students/adults can sometimes loose momentum during the summer. Camps & PDs r important
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khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4 Yes but it seems to be temporary. Just need to be "reminded" or refreshed. I am SO proud of where my kids were at EOY.
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jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
good point--not just specific to students but adults too!
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kcribby
Jul 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: Not sure what they lose, but they come back ready; which is ideal.
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
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S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT
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A4: depends on the student but I also think it can be as refreshing for them as it is for us and gives a clean slate in Sept
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: Stay in some sort of routine.
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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https://t.co/sUB6bTYrCi
mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5 unfortunately it's not always up to the kids. But READ and READ and then write
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khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Q5 READ, READ, READ, READ, READ!!!!
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So many of our kiddos don't because they don't have access to books or support at home.
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5: MAKE SOMETHING NEW! It is hard to not be reading, analyzing, iterating and learning if you are making over the summer!
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
#edsurgechat
https://t.co/sUB6bTYrCi
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
At the very least pick an article/blog/website to read each day on their device if they have one.
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In reply to @khurlbertne
AzulZR
Jul 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5 make a personalized summer reading list! Reading should be fun!
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JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Summer camps! Some amazing summer camps in FL put on by
@myfcit
and
@CyberSecurityFL
housed at
@USouthFlorida
and
@tampatheatre
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kcribby
Jul 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: Same thing I tell S's every Friday: rest, fun, family, friends, reading, thinking helping, writing, silly, outside
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msnguyenbio
Jul 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: I would encourage students to READ for fun! Reading comprehension is key for student success in all subjects.
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seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Anything that keeps the brain active with critical thinking
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alsernabjj
Jul 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5 read, read, read, read and read some more
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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A5: Read! Read anything & read a LOT! Get out and exercise, interact with people, and do puzzles - crossword/jigsaw, etc
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Encourage Ss to see what they learned in the world around them. Used to give optional Summer Hunts to keep themes relevant.
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CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
#edsurgechat
https://t.co/sUB6bTYrCi
blocht574
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Try different things everyday, spend time learning things you want to learn and connecting to new ideas 💡
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jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
HAHAH! Everyone loves reading! My heart is so happy this
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DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
With a little direction some of those Summer Bridge books from Barnes and Noble are really good
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SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: be a kid!
#playeveryday
#explore
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https://t.co/z4kSjBUh3M
Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
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A5 Try to play some games to review vocab, do some reading, use
@kidblog
for writing and
@flipgrid
for planning
#pbl
In reply to @EdSurge, @kidblog, @flipgrid
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
As a 1:1 district and I hope to teach Ss this year to load/use Flipbook App so they have curated things they want to read!
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WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT
At the very least pick an article/blog/website to read each day on their device if they have one.
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In reply to @khurlbertne
cwill775
Jul 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5- Reading is a good option! Not many high schoolers read for fun so I try to encourage them to read more.
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#edu5213SBU
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Solid advice!
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SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: be a kid!
#playeveryday
#explore
#EdSurgeChat
https://t.co/z4kSjBUh3M
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: Tell to prevent that the summer is fun & school is boring!!! Focus on Year long Learning.
#GoCamping
#Read
#PlayGames
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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AmandadeOrozco
Jul 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Enjoy their vacation! There are so many ways for kids to keep learning in fun, exciting ways!
https://t.co/JG43Gz2ZGu
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DonaldNicolas
Jul 18 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Local libraries almost always have some type of summer reading incentive, don't assume parents know, inform them!
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BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
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A5 Read, go to library for story time and summer activities, write for fun...write a story
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: Ss need to stay active mentally & physically-camps, summer
#makerspaces
#coding
board games-any
#CriticalThinking
challenge
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WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Do they get to take the devices home with them over the summer?
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blocht574
Jul 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5 yes READ
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The Dying Art of Reading
https://t.co/4FwGM1ZqPX
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
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Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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abidner
Jul 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Check out the top responses from those who participated in the
#EdSurgeChat
@Dreambox_Learn
-
https://t.co/PyCzjCCgUi
askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
yes true! They are so cool... I wanna join them lol
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In reply to @TeachinTexas, @EdSurge
blocht574
Jul 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Cook, sew, build ... anything new that engages mind!
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In reply to @askatechnogirl
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
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msnguyenbio
Jul 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: Students off all ages should get outside, explore and build!
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EduGladiators
Jul 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT
🤔 Is there a Digital Divide in your bldg? Join
#EduGladiators
SATURDAY w/
@Terencewhite23
#EmpowerMe
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#LAEdChat
#TnEdChat
#njed
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6: Okay here’s something we might not want to think about: back to school. What’s one thing you’re pumped to try?
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blocht574
Jul 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
#EdSurgeChat
What are our students doing during summer?
https://t.co/6eKaz8S93y
WinkelerD
Jul 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A6: Excited to implement new curriculum, projects, and activities for current and new classes this fall.
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mijosano
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: I used to go to math club every week all summer run by a neighbor
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#closetnerd
WillcottJulie
- Moderator
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6.
#PhenomenalLearning
- a holistic approach to learning.
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magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Only one?! There are so many! I guess blogging tops my list. I hope to encourage colleagues & students to participate in a blog
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EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6: Okay here’s something we might not want to think about: back to school. What’s one thing you’re pumped to try?
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Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
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A6 I can't wait to do more with
#arvrinedu
designing with
@cospaces_edu
and also trying to take my own 360s and use w class
In reply to @EdSurge, @cospaces_edu
MahramusAlyssa
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Provide Ss and parents with
@Summer_Slugger
A free resource by the
@MLB
to review & build concepts. Contact me for the code!
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
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askatechnogirl
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
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that's a hard question! I eager to try so many things! Wow! Can't wait!! A6
Getwannabe
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
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mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Hoping to pilot
@crossbraining
. Met its founder today and its an AMAZING way to manage
#PBL
while motiviating Ss and Ts!
#edsurgechat
JMaguregui22
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Inquiry model from
@C3Teachers
, flexible seating, and Google Classroom
@GoogleForEdu
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Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
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A6 pt 2 also more
#pbl
this year, it was so awesome last yr to learn from Ss and them to have so many choices
In reply to @EdSurge
KHill_educator
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A5: Read, read, read. Any (appropriate) material in any (appropriate) topic. Play outdoors & explore. Do something new.
In reply to @EdSurge
kcribby
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6:Lots to look forward to! Sharing our learning.
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khurlbertne
Jul 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A6
#edsurgechat
Recap, blended learning, blind kahoots, NEARPOD, interactive anchor charts. Too many to list thanks to
#iste17
msnguyenbio
Jul 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: SOOOO many things!
#Sketchnotes
,
#Flipgrid
,
#Doink
,
#autodraw
,
#Blogging
and everything else I learned at
#MERIT17
#edsurgechat
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6: New
#District75
initiatives with
@nearpod
@classcraftgame
@PlayCraftLearn
@soundtrap
STEM podcast and new VR/AR work
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @nearpod, @classcraftgame, @PlayCraftLearn, @soundtrap
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6 Hoping to pilot
@crossbraining
. Met founder today and its an AMAZING way to manage
#PBL
& motiviate Ss & Ts!
#edsurgechat
#edsurgechat
effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6-Improving on some learning strategies in my classroom -- retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, dual coding...
#EdSurgeChat
MahramusAlyssa
Jul 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Provide Ss and parents with
@Summer_Slugger
A free resource by the
@MLB
to review & build concepts. Contact me for the code!
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Q5: What is one thing you’d advise students to try to prevent summer “brain drain” from happening?
#edsurgechat
effortfuleduktr
Jul 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6-Improving on some learning strategies in my classroom -- retrieval practice, spaced practice, interleaving, dual coding...
#EdSurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q6: Okay here’s something we might not want to think about: back to school. What’s one thing you’re pumped to try?
#edsurgechat
MrBoliek
Jul 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6: I am SUPER PUMPED to try a breakout room with my students. I've been working on it for the past 2 weeks!
@EdSurge
#edsurgechat
In reply to @EdSurge, @EdSurge
SyrahPetersen
Jul 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6: Big Goal: k12
#csstandards
aligned to curriculum
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#AKlearns
Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
@flipgrid
is awesome and so many ways to use with Ss, Ts and Parents
#FlipgridFever
In reply to @msnguyenbio, @flipgrid
S_Esposito3
Jul 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A6: Collaborating to create
#PBL
and teaching students how to change their mindset
#growthmindset
Rdene915
Jul 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
Excited to use
@nearpod
again, especially with the newer features and the
#VR
trips, really engages the Ss
In reply to @seanmarnold, @EdSurge, @nearpod, @classcraftgame, @PlayCraftLearn, @soundtrap, @nearpod
BonnieCazer
Jul 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT
#edsurgechat
A6 Only one??? Creating a parent/teacher advisory council to examine homework (purpose, amount, time, necessary,etc.)
CinimonEd
Jul 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
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AmandadeOrozco
Jul 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Blogging is a great tool to use in the classroom! Here's one great way I used blogs with my Ss:
https://t.co/1n4UzkQYkF
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In reply to @magistrareardon
seanmarnold
Jul 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT
That’s really cool-I’m gonna look into that
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In reply to @MahramusAlyssa, @Summer_Slugger, @MLB
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A special thanks to
@jcurtis0345
for a great discussion!
#edsurgechat
JustinAglio
Jul 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6:
#BrandNewSchool
@MontourSD
!
#LEGOModel
@jasonburik
#edsurgechat
@remakelearning
#MontourProud
@CHRISSTONE111
@EdSurge
@jencurtis0345
mrcarterteach
Jul 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6 meeting new coworkers and building trust and strong sense of team/family
#EdSurgeChat
magistrareardon
Jul 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I will check this out! Thanks!!
#edsurgechat
In reply to @AmandadeOrozco
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thanks for joining this week’s
#edsurgechat
! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!
jencurtis0345
Jul 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thanks for participating, everyone! Learned so much (as always) from all involved.
#EdsurgeChat
EdSurge
Jul 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Join us on August 1st for the next
#edsurgechat
.
mcculloughmg
Jul 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks for a great chat
#edsurgechat
crew! Always nice to meet new educators! Be sure to follow those you can learn from..I sure am!