#flipclass Archive
Monday April 3, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#flipclass
chat! Introduce yourself: name, subject, grade, location, & something good about today
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hey, friends!
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Right now!
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann, @crystalkirch, @guster4lovers
JJBackeberg
Apr 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Justin, HS math, WI, first Monday back from spring break...here we go!
#flipclass
#edtechchat
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Bryanna studying high school Spanish at Elon University in NC, Class of 2018
#flipclass
#eloned
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi
#flipclass
! Mickie, 8th grade Alg1 & Pre-Alg, north AL, I got Alg1 ready for some self-pacing this week.
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome! Great to have you. Tell
@jeffpcarpenter
I said hi.
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24, @jeffpcarpenter
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
And I'm Andrew, one of the mods here at
#flipclass
. HS ELA, NC. I got this shot of a post-thunderstorm sunset
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
#flipclass
New here. Tried flipping a class a few years back. Getting Ed.D. and now doing dissertation of FC
JJBackeberg
Apr 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Anybody else having problems with TweetDeck?
#flipclass
#edtechchat
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
what kind of problem?
#flipclass
In reply to @JJBackeberg
BAMRadioNetwork
Apr 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Flipped Learning 3.0: New Data on Engagement, Interaction & Retention
https://t.co/QiMiUw1X4I
@jonbergmann
@brian_pitts
#EDCHAT
#FLIPCLASS
In reply to @jonbergmann, @brian_pitts
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
It's almost always janky at the beginning of chat.
#flipclass
In reply to @JJBackeberg
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Wow. Welcome.
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann
JJBackeberg
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Laggy and tweets not showing up
#flipclass
In reply to @guster4lovers
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Welcome!
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey fam, Graham, math 7 Alg 1&2, IN, 1st day back from SB17
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
I want to know about the research you're doing!
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann
TechTeachTravel
Apr 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi all. Chris. Ed tech instructional coach/co-founder project Based Awesome. Washington state
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Welcome! It's uncommon to have multiple college folk here. Super cool.
#flipclass
In reply to @TechTeachTravel
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Q1: How do you stay inspired to keep making creative lessons/activities? How do you stay motivated to make
#flipclass
videos?
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I'm looking for U.S. Secondary teacher's perspectives of a
#flipclass
for research project. Please fill out
https://t.co/qT57Rpt37E
AssignmentHelpN
Apr 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#edtechchat
#flipclass
#HolocaustEdChat
#LEARNLap
#masspchat
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Make Mind Maps
https://t.co/HMbTauQCs5
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1 Honestly, the videomaking thing is being inspired by our YT channel having nearly 1k subscribers.
#flipclass
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1:Keep following tweeps, searching for new stuff. I stay motivated to make
#flipclass
vids b/c of the continued benefits.
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Secondary Teachers perspective of a
#flipclass
I honestly don't understand why more don't flip, so I want to share a voice!
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 (2): also, the kids in the room with me inspire me to keep challenging them, as cheesy and cliche as that sounds.
#flipclass
Dawes336
Apr 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Hi folks! Stacy from NY ELA HS
#flipclass
can't really type because of surgery. But I'll follow along.
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#onehandtypist
#flipclass
In reply to @Dawes336
TechTeachTravel
Apr 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: creative motivation not a problem when I put myself in the Ss shoes and think how bad it'd be to always do the same thing
#flipclass
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Hey
#flipclass
Laura HS chem T from MD here - jumping in a bit late!
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A little late, but I'm here
#flipclass
#MondayFunday
#finishedgrading
#gradesduetomorrow
#doneearly
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
My group this year has done that. They've been a tough group to crack, but they've made me dig deep and get better.
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1: Knowing what it's like take boring classes now, I try to create fun lessons that my ss will enjoy
#flipclass
#eloned
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
BAKER SIGHTING
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
#subtweet
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
What grade are you training to teach?
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
research papers are DONE. I am alive.
#madeit
#flipclass
#stillkicking
In reply to @thomasson_engl
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1. Creating and maintaining positive relationships w/Ss, continuing to reap benefits, making deeper content connections
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@jeffpcarpenter
, I think she's talking about you. :-)
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24, @jeffpcarpenter
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
#JustKeepSwimming
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@guster4lovers
and I have a YT channel with 970 subscribers. We are betting whether we will hit 1k by my birthday.
#flipclass
In reply to @guster4lovers
JJBackeberg
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: I just want to do what is best for my Ss and keep building relationship/communication with them
#flipclass
massignmenthelp
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
#edtechchat
#flipclass
#HolocaustEdChat
#LEARNLap
#masspchat
5 Daily Habits that will Boost your GPA
https://t.co/P32ItfDV0A
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
(You may or may not have already said that. I'm old. I forget things. Sorry)
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In reply to @bschoenblatt24
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: the drive to keep improving my
#flipclass
and all of you with your great ideas keeps me going!
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
You were the one Carpenter asked about Spanish folk for. Gotcha.
#SomehowTheVitalConnectionIsMade
#FlipClass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
No
@jeffpcarpenter
class is one of my favorites!
#flipclass
#eloned
In reply to @thomasson_engl, @jeffpcarpenter, @jeffpcarpenter
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
What is the channel? I can help! :)
#FlipClass
In reply to @thomasson_engl, @guster4lovers
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
(I know. He's awesome. I wouldn't have said it if I thought you were actually talking about him)
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24, @jeffpcarpenter
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
https://t.co/LNJlftMXOu
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann, @guster4lovers
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Yes that's me! I'm doing a project about flipping a Spanish classroom
#flipclass
#eloned
In reply to @thomasson_engl
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do you motivate your students to be creative and do their best?
#flipclass
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Wowza! That rocks!
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl, @guster4lovers
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2:Sometimes easier than others. But I think creating a safe space where risk-taking is encouraged is a big part of it.
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KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: I get excited, they get excited (for the most part). Motivation builds. Some don't buy in until the rest do.
#flipclass
TechTeachTravel
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: student choice, voice, honest constructive feedback, authentic learning experiences and collaborative opportunities
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 Again, this sounds like a EduSpeak retread, but I combine fun stuff with real-world-application stuff.
#flipclass
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: setting high expectations & having fun helping Ss meet them
#flipclass
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Give them choices in their learning so that they are interested and more motivated to learn
#flipclass
#eloned
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3 Positive reinforcement helps too. Keep pushing to excel through trying & continuous evolution, rather than grade & be done
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
What does that look like in your class?
#flipclass
In reply to @lauravoges
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I seem to remember something about food.
#FlipClass
In reply to @lauravoges
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
What does this actually look like in your class?
#flipclass
In reply to @TechTeachTravel
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Trying to get Ss to work together to answer difficult questions or work through tough challenges
#flipclass
(still a work in progress!)
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Note to the general public: Baker stays in a constant mode of excitement. Except when grading research.
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
What would you like it to look like? What's your 100% magical perfect?
#flipclass
In reply to @lauravoges
MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2. Creating an environment where creativity and even "failure" is a success. Helps students understand the process
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
LOOK AT BAKER ANSWERING A QUESTION BEFORE IT'S ASKED
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
YES to teaching process + fighting through crappy drafts
#flipclass
In reply to @MrFergusonMJHS
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q3: How do you make your classroom a safe place for students to be vulnerable and take risks?
#flipclass
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I think I'd like to see Ss working together to solve challenging problems, pushing each other to learn
#FlipClass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
YES to this.
#flipclass
In reply to @lauravoges
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I really want to stay excited! Need to work on better departmental design for research so we all get excited!
#researchrocks
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
They could even be "how to solve the chemistry end of the Flint Water Crisis" types of problems
#flipclass
In reply to @lauravoges
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
I CAN"T COUNT! (why I teach ENGLISH!) ALSO, bad with chronological order, hence NO HISTORY EITHER
#flipclass
:-P
In reply to @thomasson_engl
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3:Mantra of "Try SOMEthing!" Retake/redo policy; praising the process.
#flipclass
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: still working on this in my
#flipclass
but trying to encourage Ss to redo in order to learn and master content
MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. I am the model of vulnerability & mistakes! If they see my struggles and successes they feel more comfortable taking a risk
#flipclass
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 1st day of class show students that you care & that your classroom is a safe place where ss will respect each other
#flipclass
#eloned
JJBackeberg
Apr 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: Try to help students understand that learning is the true goal, not just the grade at the end...relearn, redo, retake, master
#flipclass
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3b: this, too. Ss need to see how I handle mistakes I make.
#flipclass
MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. I am the model of vulnerability & mistakes! If they see my struggles and successes they feel more comfortable taking a risk
#flipclass
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Amen to that! We live that process!
#flipclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2
MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Agree 100%
#flipclass
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3b: this, too. Ss need to see how I handle mistakes I make.
#flipclass
MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3. I am the model of vulnerability & mistakes! If they see my struggles and successes they feel more comfortable taking a risk
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
And it's not just a first day thing. It's an Every Day Thing.
#flipclass
In reply to @bschoenblatt24
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I am learning a lot of the photoshop skills along with the kids, so i show them what I'm making, too.
#flipclass
In reply to @MrFergusonMJHS
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
(and occasionally hear me sit there muttering at the computer bc I can't get the thing to do the thing)
#flipclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 be part of the process with Ss. let them know you care abt them as people, individuals.
#flipclass
Dawes336
Apr 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3. We always have the talk about how they need to make mistakes to learn and how they need to talk about staying challenged
#flipclass
guster4lovers
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q4: What do you do to build a positive classroom culture in general?
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MrFergusonMJHS
Apr 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Absolutely, Ss are helping me with video editing
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Re-take and mastery based/growth mindset philosophy. Encouraging risk-taking, correcting each other, failure is communal
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
What does that look like in your class?
#flipclass
In reply to @MGmathMc
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I COMPLETELY goofed up tech one morning last week - after a S tried to stop me before it was too late!
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
I would just say, "yep, that's what happens when I don't listen to y'all"
#flipclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2
bschoenblatt24
Apr 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A4: Respect your ss. Talk to them and get to know them outside of just the subject. Help & support them whenever you can
#flipclass
#eloned
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: A sense of humor; pick my battles; don't sweat the small stuff.
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4 I've shared this before, but I do handwritten notes and quick convos at the end of class that comment on something specific
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thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
(teach them how to talk to that hot Latina girl/guy)
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In reply to @bschoenblatt24
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4. FOOD. Pancakes made live in class or pancake muffins made at home & brought in.
#flipclass
#feedtheirheartsandminds
#bakerBakes
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: use the time that the
#flipclass
model gives me time to talk to Ss in small groups or 1on1 each class
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
#literalnaming
#bakerbakes
#isYourMiddleNameSuperExcited
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4, also: Lots of time, it's just "yes, unless I'm talking to the class, which happens almost never, yes, you can go pee"
#flipclass
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#mySscallmeKBakes
#Kbakes
#IamaVerb
#flipclass
#yum
#cookies
#pancakes
#allthethings
#getinmybelly
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Hope we didn't scare you off!
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann, @guster4lovers
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
or, I'm not going to freak out if your phone goes off in your backpack
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4 its the little things that have big impact
#flipclass
teamdoceri
Apr 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Still about 2 weeks until
@teamdoceri
contest to win iPad Pro + Apple Pencil
https://t.co/HjPugkQO7R
#Edtechchat
#flipclass
In reply to @teamdoceri
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Yep. We all laugh at the ringtone together.
#flipclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4 jolly ranchers, positive feedback, Ss conferences and goal setting(slacking) but Ss love to talk to you as a person
#flipclass
lauravoges
Apr 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
have to bail early tonight
#flipclass
but thanks for the great chat - as always!
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Definitely not! I will observe and then you will never get me to shut up! :)
#flipclass
In reply to @thomasson_engl, @guster4lovers
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
FYI, one of my Ss liked my Food tweet. Guess I'm baking over Spring Break.....
#flipclass
#FeedMeSeymour
#KBakesbakesforherstudents
In reply to @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Hope it was fun!
#FlipClass
In reply to @lauravoges
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
You will find that we are a little more freewheeling here and a lot more community-driven.
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann, @guster4lovers
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I have Ss following me on IG just to see my weekly meal prep pics. One asked when he was going to get to eat some of it.
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4, @thomasson_engl
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
I like it! I'm very "out there" and I'm guessing that is a trait of Flippers! And fond of food too
#FlipClass
In reply to @thomasson_engl, @guster4lovers
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
OH! I'd be interested to see your weekly meal prep pics/recipes! Dinner is my weakest meal
#runoutofsteam
#flipclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2, @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
We try to have real conversations in this space and talk to each other like real people and challenge/support each other
#flipclass
In reply to @jamiweidmann
MickieGibbs2
Apr 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
my go-to site is
https://t.co/NzlUv0t3XD
Love, love, love quesadilla kits!
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4, @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q5, since we're on the subject: In what other non-classroom ways are you creative?
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jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Pinterest has me making meals for months at a time while teaching and going to school full time!
#crockpot
#steamer
#FlipClass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2, @KtBkr4, @thomasson_engl
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
THANKS!
#flipclass
#foodclass
In reply to @MickieGibbs2, @thomasson_engl
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A5 (here I am immediately answering myself) - playing guitar, gardening... I am also learning to use Adobe Illustrator
#flipclass
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I keep having to refresh. Sorry you feel bad! Day off tomorrow?!
#flipclass
In reply to @guster4lovers
jamiweidmann
Apr 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Writing my dissertation! Please feel free to become a participant! :)
https://t.co/qT57Rpt37E
#flipclass
KtBkr4
Apr 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5 Doodling, sketchnoting, reading.... but really my hobbies overlap w education
#nerd
#flipclass
MGmathMc
Apr 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5 I sketch, play guitar, golf.
#flipclass
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
( i just figure out ways to use them in my class)
#flipclass
In reply to @KtBkr4
thomasson_engl
- Moderator
Apr 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Tweetdeck and I give up.
@guster4lovers
and I love y'all and are glad you came to hang out. We will try again soon!
#flipclass
In reply to @guster4lovers