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jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome, welcome to #DitchBook! It's the last week of our DITCH model breakdown. Tonight: hands-on Thanks for joining us. Please check in!

the_wonderment Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Kids are naturally inclined to service, but they often lack the resources needed #ditchbook https://t.co/I8D7eda1If

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Howdy from Wyoming #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Howdy yall! Craig, edtech instructional coach from Texas #DitchBook

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Sarah, back in Colorado, Science T, checking in #ditchbook

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Danielle Spanish/Social Studies T from Chicago #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Adam, tech coach, Central CA, #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I'm Matt, author of #DitchBook book and blog. Former HS Spanish teacher. Just got back from Australia. Jet lagged but here! :)

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey Brant! #DitchBook

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT

they say howdy up north? #ditchbook

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the_wonderment Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Kids can take active leadership in creating a world of good & support each other to make a difference #ditchbook https://t.co/I8D7eda1If

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

There she is! Hey there, Sarah! #DitchBook

In reply to @wizardwarren

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey Danielle! Spanish teacher ... holla! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @DMooreSpanish

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

sure enough :) #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Kim Ulrich Instructional Tech Coach from NY #ditchbook

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Megan, Science / STEM T, Chicago #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi all! Dianne 4/5 T from Simi, Ca. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi Kim! Thanks for joining! #DitchBook

In reply to @homeynlilfella

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey Megan ... good to see you! #DitchBook

In reply to @megan_hacholski

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Ron Martiello from PA. 3rd grade. Hello there, #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Dianne is here! Let the party begin! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

JenFischer18 Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Jen, PD trainer/instructional coach from NJ #ditchbook

BenvengaJoe Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey Joe from Wi here. HS Sci Teacher. Thanks to @_ryanpiper for letting me know this was still on! #ditchbook

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Welcome back! #ditchbook

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MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Jealous. Spent my Spring Break on my couch! :P #ditchbook

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jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Obi Wan Martiello has joined us. May the force be with you. :) #DitchBook

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craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

10 ditchpoints for the Obi-Wan gif! #DitchBook

In reply to @Ron_Martiello

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Nikki from Alberta; Gr 10/12 Social Teacher #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey there Joe! #DitchBook

In reply to @BenvengaJoe, @_ryanpiper

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Good evening, #ditchbook friends! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist and 6th grade Language Arts - Davenport, IA.

jaballin14 Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

A A Ron again. Ditching in from TX. Yer haw y'all! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi Jen! Glad to have you in the chat tonight! #DitchBook

In reply to @JenFischer18

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Jill from Cheney, KS here tonight! 7-8 SocStud & HS teaching as a career #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT

The couch sounds pretty good after two full days of flying, waiting and not sleeping ... #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Dianne Fulton, north Texas, 4th grade ELA and Science #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Q1 is on its way! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: What are the benefits of hands-on learning? #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Did pass my Google Level 2 so wasn't all bad. Still wish I had your trip though. #ditchbook

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techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

#ditchbook Awwww, spring break. The Sierra Nevada beckons me!!

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

That IS good news about Level 2! #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

what part of north texas? Are you going to be at #edcampgoo on Saturday? #DitchBook

In reply to @fultondl7

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Thanks, @jmattmiller. Loving the #Ditchbook chats. Learning every week.

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AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Good Evening from TX! EdTech Instructional Coach here! Let's get #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: It's how so many of us adults learn. We figure it out with our own two hands. Kids are often no different! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

And we appreciate your insights! #DitchBook

In reply to @Ron_Martiello

BenvengaJoe Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey Matt, hope the conf. went well out there. And that you had a good data plan! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @_ryanpiper

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: Employing more sensory experiences can lead to greater recall and understanding #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: Retention of material stronger, concepts easier to grasp, can be more fun when hands-on #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey Anne! #DitchBook

In reply to @AnneKamper

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: hands-on makes it real and meaningful for students. Also makes lessons memorable #ditchbook

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Ss make better connections to concepts when hands on. Kinesthetic learning also = better retention of info #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Yep, the #TTPlay conference was awesome! And did have a great data plan. Lots of sharing for ppl back home. #DitchBook

In reply to @BenvengaJoe, @_ryanpiper

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

If you do, you learn #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: my favorite thing when I taught CTE & science HANDS ON LEARNING! Truly getting your hands dirty in the content and teaching #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Yep! Hands-on activities are very brain friendly! #DitchBook

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: Employing more sensory experiences can lead to greater recall and understanding #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

a1. It really helps "knuckleheads" like me who can't sit still and learn through lecture/reading-osmosis #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Hands on empowers and engages different modalities. #ditchbook

ms_greencvhs Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: It similar to on the job training. It can require the Ss to look at material in a different way #DitchBook

acottos Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Ss can see their learning truly develop. They rec #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Exactly what I was thinking but couldn't find the words for! :) #ditchbook

In reply to @N_Davidson18

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hands-on learning encourages engagement, allows exploration, leading to critical thinking and ownership #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

This almost sounds like Yoda. (And you know, he was pretty wise ...) #DitchBook

SoperWritings Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 - Giving students opportunities to make, create, and build leads to authentic problem solving https://t.co/cUUgUGMQXo #DitchBook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: it allows for kids to experience the content, increasing the engagement and learning. #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Nothing like a "sandbox" activity #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: my favorite thing when I taught CTE & science HANDS ON LEARNING! Truly getting your hands dirty in the content and teaching #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Yay, I made it to #ditchbook

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Higher engagement and better to retention of knowledge. Plus, higher order thinking! #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Memorable for sure. Our GeoCities project is usually most remembered all year, 90% hands-on #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 If you do, you learn. In language the way to learn and retain is to use it. #ditchbook

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 hands on learning is the BEST! Ss are engaged, they are using many parts of their brain, various learning styles are in play! #ditchbook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#DitchBook so what is Hands On Learning exactly?

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Two things about those knuckleheads: 1. They aren't really knuckleheads. 2. There are a LOT of us. :) #DitchBook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

a1. It really helps "knuckleheads" like me who can't sit still and learn through lecture/reading-osmosis #DitchBook

JenFischer18 Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Ss learn by DOING. You don't learn to ride a bike by listening to someone tell you how to ride a bike. #ditchbook

HowardKiyuna Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: I think it lends itself to those who picture the product & jump in. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Boom! Got it! Benefits of hands-on learning ... #DitchBook

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hands-on learning encourages engagement, allows exploration, leading to critical thinking and ownership #ditchbook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Hands-on learning is immersive! They retain what they are learning better because more senses are involved. Real & relevant #ditchbook.

acottos Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Ss see their learning truly develop. They can recognize their growth and see where their strengths and weaknesses are. #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

sounds awesome! I'd love to hear more about it #ditchbook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Woot! Mandi's here! #DitchBook

In reply to @TTmomTT

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hi folks... Sorry I am late. AJ 7/8th grade social studies teacher checking in from New Jersey! #ditchbook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hi #ditchbook crew! Tisha HS culinary tr & lead in Medford, OR

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Higher-order thinking ... enough reason there! #DitchBook

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Higher engagement and better to retention of knowledge. Plus, higher order thinking! #DitchBook

jaballin14 Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: better to "do" it rather than to "see or hear" it. Learning happens from hands on application. #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Hands-on learning requires the brain to connect with the body and deepens knowledge retention. And... it's fun! #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

All great things for Ss to learn for future #ditchbook

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hands-on learning encourages engagement, allows exploration, leading to critical thinking and ownership #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Q2 is coming in 1 minute! #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Student teaching is meant to be hands-on for preservice Ts, so why not for Ss? #ditchbook

massignmenthelp Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#ditchbook #moedchat 15 Websites to Increase Productivity https://t.co/t6CXdTeYbl

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1c: hopefull experiencing first hand immersing yourself in the content & truly seeing it or doing it! #DitchBook

BenvengaJoe Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: 1:1 is great to have. But it doesn't replace the need for "Hands-On". In Sci, the Ss NEED it. Grasp concept/Show creativity #DitchBook

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Building, playing, and taking things apart deepen my understanding more than being told about it. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: What are the benefits of hands-on learning? #DitchBook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Plus...it's WAY MORE FUN to teach hands on than traditional sit and get. If I'm bored you can bet the Ss are #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Umm ... hands on learning = learning where kids learn by doing instead of being told (at least that's my best definition). #DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#DitchBook so what is Hands On Learning exactly?

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 Hands-on learning leads to student ENGAGEMENT #ditchbook

TimmyHuls Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 #ditchbook

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jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q2: How can you make learning (or lessons) (or activities) more hands-on? #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hands on learning is effective in a gradual release model #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Whoa ... THE AJ Bianco is here! #DitchBook

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AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Hands-on learning allows our sts to take risks. Sts can also find ways to figure out problems. #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: give up the textbook #DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

So is it authentic context or just practical? #DitchBook

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jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Ladies and gentlemen, one of the NEWEST podcasters in the world has just joined us! :) cc @mrmatera #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Hi #ditchbook crew! Tisha HS culinary tr & lead in Medford, OR

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

HONORED!!! hahaha Thanks for hosting. #ditchbook

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jaballin14 Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: make sure lessons are application of knowledge not acquisition of it. #ditchbook

FionaR17 Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Put the decisions in the hands of the kids #DitchBook

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tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: Cooking wouldn't be nearly as fun if we learned it all out of a textbook! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Fun! Isn't that enough reason right there??? #DitchBook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Plus...it's WAY MORE FUN to teach hands on than traditional sit and get. If I'm bored you can bet the Ss are #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

THIS. #DitchBook

TimmyHuls Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 #ditchbook
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acottos Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: we need to step back and let Ss take charge of their learning. We need to give Ss resources and let them find the path. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: manipulatives, activities, & creating visual representations of learning. #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

a2. ask a CTE teacher ...or an art teacher ...or a music teacher ...or a PE teacher Better yet, plan with them :) #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

any content for that matter, make it meaningful, make it real #ditchbook

In reply to @tishrich

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: Allow students to take the wheel. Let them make decisions and mistakes! Hands-on might just mean hands-off for Ts. #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

actually A1 continued.... #ditchbook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: Cooking wouldn't be nearly as fun if we learned it all out of a textbook! #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2: think outside the box 📦 on what you teach & what "experience" would help the Ss grasp it immerse them in it #DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A2 Hands on to me should be authentic, not just practical #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Groups create cities in 3d model software, then build IRL w/ paper, this year created products to sell to other classes too #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Easy way to make learning hands-on: Get out of the way. When we do to much, they do too little. #DitchBook

lawrencegmiller Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Google’s buried treasure: 18 hidden tricks and tools | https://t.co/0XumQ06Mru #edtech #ditchbook @jmattmiller @GoogleForEdu

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I see your THIS and raise you a HECK YEAH! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
THIS. #DitchBook
- TimmyHuls Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
  
  A1 #ditchbook
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jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Aww, thanks Ali! Great list! #DitchBook

In reply to @weimer_ali, @JustinMinkel, @alicekeeler, @mrdearybury1, @mrs_smoke, @msoskil, @DarcyGrimesNC, @JeffCharbonneau

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 Design activities that have Ss doing and creating. As a T, step back and observe. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

10 #DitchPoints for falling in line with the brand! :) #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: give up the textbook #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Lots of cooking, masterchef challenges, bakery missions #ditchbook

JenFischer18 Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Bring expereinces to the students. Let them play, build, create, and share. #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT

We can party with the best of them! :) #ditchbook

In reply to @fultondl7, @jmattmiller

_ryanpiper Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I've learned in math, to explore first, make connections and predictions next, and use algorithms last! use math tools! #DitchBook

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Insert simple activities that allow Ss to create, build, and explore. Innovation is key and mindset is imperative to hands-on #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Bring problem/project based learning into the mix, allow for group work and real world situations. Don't rely on worksheets! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

nice! something your students will remember for a long time #ditchbook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

SteinbrinkLaura Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1: Late but here! Hands on learning gets Ss doing, & doing can lead to great things.. Agree that it=real world application.#DitchBook

ms_greencvhs Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2:Design lessons where Ss have to investigate a situation/create a simulation that they go through making their own decisions #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Simply allowing for trial and error is one way to start. Create student centered activities. #ditchbook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I LOVE using scenarios or activities that keep Ss guessing about the connection until the end. Like blocks in SocStud #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Ooooh, yes! Plan with them! I've learned a TON from teachers from other content areas and grade levels. #DitchBook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

a2. ask a CTE teacher ...or an art teacher ...or a music teacher ...or a PE teacher Better yet, plan with them :) #DitchBook

SoperWritings Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2 - Think about how you apply the content you're teaching in your own life & bring that to your Ss #DitchBook https://t.co/0OFwRtYcjT

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2 Creativity helps: simulations, games, PBL, best when you let students do the creating #ditchbook

AssignmentHelpN Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

#ditchbook #moedchat A Beginner’s Guide on How to Make Mind Maps https://t.co/HMbTauQCs5

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 look at your environment and use it to your advantage; don't talk about a random person in their garden...map it on your floor #ditchbook

LannySaretsky Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Totally my Ss are trying to make a game with water going thru a tube. First try resulted in leaks all over but powerful learning #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Provide resources up front. Step back & watch. Listen to the questions Ss ask. Watch Ss make connections. Guide on the side. #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

YES!!!! #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

a2. ask a CTE teacher ...or an art teacher ...or a music teacher ...or a PE teacher Better yet, plan with them :) #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2b: My rule of thumb is to have Ts and Ss create rather than consume content #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q3: Describe a lesson you taught (or experienced as a student) that was VERY hands-on. #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 Learn to let go of the idea of perfect product. Learning happens in the process. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: instead of write/talk about it, create it, #makerspace EVERYTHING! #ditchbook

mrs_erjohnson Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: ask students! Most of their ideas will incorporate hands-on learning simply bc it's what they need! #ditchbook @jmattmiller

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#relevance #ditchbook

SoperWritings Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2 - Think about how you apply the content you're teaching in your own life & bring that to your Ss #DitchBook https://t.co/0OFwRtYcjT

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Wise words! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: give up the textbook #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Very cool! I thought GeoCities had to do with the old website platform. This is WAY cooler! #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach, @craigklement

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Both #ditchbook

In reply to @leighhynes, @jmattmiller

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

And then commune with your school librarian. If they still exist. #DitchBook

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

I love PBL...it's so easy to incorporate it into ANY subject! Give them the problem and move outta the way!! #ditchbook

In reply to @wizardwarren

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 Design adventures. Don't read about Ellis Island, we recreated the experience. Parents said their 8 yo knew more than them. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Deal. I call! :) #pokerchat #DitchBook

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A3: my Ss discovered for themselves the Triangle Inequality Theorem using spaghetti noodles #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3: Exploring quadratics with catapults. https://t.co/lgEwBJBZ2d #ditchbook

TimmyHuls Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Ask the best source....your students. How can I make this relevant for you? #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Fellow T brought in the products part, but way cool activity all around #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller, @craigklement

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3: Frog dissection in 7th grade! Ss at my middle school get frogs in 7th gr and then cow eyes in 8th. Very hands-on & engaging! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q3: Describe a lesson you taught (or experienced as a student) that was VERY hands-on. #DitchBook

jaballin14 Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3: most all of my science lessons incorporated a hands on component. Sci. is a great place for this with inquiry and discovery. #ditchbook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

#DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3 Standing in a farm paddock looking at the soil and using your hands and senses for working out what is wrong with it

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Nicely done! 20 #DitchPoints for classroom photos too! #DitchBook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I LOVE using scenarios or activities that keep Ss guessing about the connection until the end. Like blocks in SocStud #DitchBook

SoperWritings Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

My standing extra credit when I taught elem #math was to encourage Ss to grocery shop with their parents #ditchbook https://t.co/2nVEw9BgiR

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Yeah, but more importantly, an actively, engaged child is less likely to create havoc in the classroom. #ditchbook

In reply to @TimmyHuls, @jmattmiller

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I do that too!!! #ditchbook

In reply to @craigklement

valerietilton Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Joining tardy tonight #ditchbook! Valerie IC from FL excited to learn!

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3 My students design board games to teach 5th graders about a human body system #WMSGameMakers #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3: my super hands on lessons were in college, I branded a bull, pal payed a heifer who was 7 mos pregnant felt the baby, etc.. #DitchBook

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Take it a step further, create opportunities for kids to explore what they learn #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Yes yes! Didn't mean to forget them. #DitchBook

In reply to @mrterborg

acottos Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: I taught Ss how to make invisible ink..they created, painted, made a mess..and it was well worth it! Messy learning is great! #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Sad to say only thing I can remember is the CA mission project, built w/my dad. should have MANY ideas #ditchbook

ms_greencvhs Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Ss reenacted decisions made at the treaty of Versailles and made their own. It was intense, to say the least It was awesome!! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Right! Who cares about the faceless, personality-less name in a question in a book. Make it real! #DitchBook

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 look at your environment and use it to your advantage; don't talk about a random person in their garden...map it on your floor #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

I did a watermelon catapult lesson with @alicekeeler last week! #ditchbook

In reply to @TTmomTT, @alicekeeler

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: My student leader lesson model where I train Ss to train classmates on a tech tool or techie project. #ditchbook

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: scavenger hunt to demonstrate understanding of ideologies with @goosechase #ditchbook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: MC Challenge: Ss demo making pie crust w/out recipe & then creates something amazing to present to staff judging panel. #ditchbook #tlap

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Yeah, I know you didn't. Just found the open page .... #ditchbook

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: To teach the assembly line, I had sts get up and create a PB&J each taking a small role in creating the sandwich. #ditchbook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Had my Ss dig up artifacts from various eras in American History and identify the "theme." https://t.co/hgASdq7McM #DitchBook

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3 Took one of my classes to El Famous Burrito for a summative. They stayed in the target language and we had a blast. #ditchbook

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: Ss created stop-motion videos to demonstrate the process of mitosis. Had to physically create each step, learned way more #ditchbook

LannySaretsky Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Ss are probably the most important people to collaborate with #ditchbook

In reply to @mrs_erjohnson, @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

I'm guessing those Ss learned more because of leaky pipes than if it was a perfect success the first time. Well done! #DitchBook

LannySaretsky Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Totally my Ss are trying to make a game with water going thru a tube. First try resulted in leaks all over but powerful learning #ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#ditchbook #scilap

scienmag Apr 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Next Generation TimeTree: An expanded history of life on Earth at your fingertips https://t.co/CfvMQaMHCg

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3 creating a business in 8th grade..budgeting, marketing, staffing, we ran the whole thing soup to nuts #ditchbook

BenvengaJoe Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: It's easier in Science. Things like @happy_atoms .. #KEEP materials you can rent using their WI library. General labs, etc. #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3c: planted & grew crops testing different factors, extracted DNA from a plant so much more awesome stuff #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Ooh ... this sounds like a plan. Follow these steps ... #DitchBook

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: Provide resources up front. Step back & watch. Listen to the questions Ss ask. Watch Ss make connections. Guide on the side. #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

There are times when they are needed, I agree with that, BUT we need to allow for more collaboration and free thinking in class. #ditchbook

In reply to @doctorwhy

JenFischer18 Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: Ss created museum exhibits for our MOMA (Museum of Modern Novels) including symbols from the text. #ditchbook

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: I can't say I had many hands on learning experiences. Lots of textbooks and recall. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Q4 in a minute ... prepare yourself! #DitchBook

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I have seen this in action, it was fantastic #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

so cool! #ditchbook

In reply to @JillWebs

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Love this! #ditchbook

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 Design adventures. Don't read about Ellis Island, we recreated the experience. Parents said their 8 yo knew more than them. #ditchbook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: Using a gummy bears to simulate types of Gov't. https://t.co/JzwRbHaqZX #DitchBook

SteinbrinkLaura Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Look at every lesson through the "what can Ss do?" lense. There's always a hands on angle. #DitchBook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

a3. Shame on me as a T for not doing this very often. I won't let my Ts make the same mistake. #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3 Ss ID'd mystery substances "from other planets" by measuring/comparing to a matrix of properties. #ditchbook

valerietilton Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: Student teaching during high school! Great experience that set stage for career in education! #ditchbook

SoperWritings Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3 - Anyone have any good escape room / digital breakouts to share? #DitchBook

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3 Designed PBL to help the monarch migration through TX. Ss took off, ended with social media exchange of how-to habitats #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3b: Had civics Ss learning about lawmaking process by connecting with local lawmakers via social media. #ditchbook

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Yeah, you have to let go of control, give it to them #ditchbook

In reply to @homeynlilfella

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: Ss created tactile displays to demonstrate understanding of genocide; created artifacts; wrote music, poetry, etc #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q4: What are some pitfalls or downsides to hands-on lessons? How can we overcome them? #DitchBook

thebenhartman Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Yes! Run, don't walk to these classes and learn. Especially powerful for PBL & student- led learning. #Collaborate #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Who's role was eating the sandwich? Someone's got to test for quality control! #ditchbook

In reply to @AJBianco

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Frog dissection ... one of the original school-based hands-on lessons! And definitely memorable! #DitchBook

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: Frog dissection in 7th grade! Ss at my middle school get frogs in 7th gr and then cow eyes in 8th. Very hands-on & engaging! #ditchbook
- jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Describe a lesson you taught (or experienced as a student) that was VERY hands-on. #DitchBook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

https://t.co/ARVds4fLr5 #DitchBook

In reply to @SoperWritings

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: How can you not?? What our hands do, our brain rememebers. Ss need to interact w material in multiple ways. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q2: How can you make learning (or lessons) (or activities) more hands-on? #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

YES! This is the definition of a hands-on lesson! Love it, Leigh! #DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3 Standing in a farm paddock looking at the soil and using your hands and senses for working out what is wrong with it

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Ive created digital "Breakouts" through Google Forms. Its easy to do and helps sts work together and think on their feet. #ditchbook

In reply to @SoperWritings

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

You mean there's a 21st Century Geocities? #DitchBook (Couldn't resist)

In reply to @jmattmiller, @MViTDiTeach, @craigklement

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3c: loved teaching plate tectonics as "snack tectonics" with food & exploring chemical reactions #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

We'll take you, Valerie! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @valerietilton

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Letting students fail is hard, for them and me. Hands-on is messy and loud, but that's how we like it in #122recap #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

What happens when they fail?? #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

doctorwhy Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Lots of great learning styles-focused chats to troll going on right now #ditchbook #gcisdchat #mesqchat RESIST RESIST RESIST

jaballin14 Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Frontloading to get ready for them. Not avoidable but must remember that what's best for Ss is not always easiest for us. #ditchbook

acottos Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: when excitement level is high, bringing them back down...frustration level for Ss that struggle to complete or are absent. #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Grocery shopping is my downside to hands-on lessons....spend lots of time there, but SO worth it! #ditchbook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4 Pitfalls - not letting go enough. Downsides - need a lot of organisation to prepare, but classtime is much easier #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Sweet! This looks awesome! Are those donuts?!?! #DitchBook (If so, 30 #DitchPoints for teaching with donuts!)

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A3 My students design board games to teach 5th graders about a human body system #WMSGameMakers #ditchbook

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4 time can be an issue in a state driven course so you really need to plot your course and keep the train on the tracks! #ditchbook

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: things don't always go as planned, use those as teachable moments. learning isn't about being perfect #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Many times my Ss love the hands-on portion of the lesson but don't like to do the calculations when it's time. #ditchbook

LannySaretsky Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4 As Ts we need to accept the 'mess' that comes with hands on learning. It's okay if things get a bit off track from our persp #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

a4. Authenticity is hard to plan for & tough to implement within the time contraints of a unit plan. ...don't have the answer #ditchbook

SteinbrinkLaura Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3: My Ss live a class period simulating Lord of the Flies. No adult (I don't talk just observe) & Ss have to accomplish tasks. #DitchBook

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q4: A messy classroom! #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Messy, cluttered classrooms full of joy (not really a downfall!), learn to stack & hide proejcts, become janitor's BFF #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q4: What are some pitfalls or downsides to hands-on lessons? How can we overcome them? #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Haha... usually it was cut into 4/5 for them to share. Now w/ allergy concerns, we use Legos to create a car. #ditchbook

In reply to @btcostello05

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: Carving out the time in a content heavy curriculum can be challenging #ditchbook

HowardKiyuna Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4: I could not anticipate Ss skill deficits. Paper rockets & fine motor challenges. Everyone helped but need to improve #ditchbook

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A4 Hands on lessons can be unpredictable but they pay off #ditchbook

JoyousScience Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A4 Easy to get lost in the "fun," w/out making sure the Ss get the point. #DitchBook

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A4B: Overcoming failure issue - make sure Ss know that failure is OKAY - part of the process. Makes you better. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

WOW ... so many impressive hands-on ideas. You guys really get it! #DitchBook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I used gummy bears in vet science to talk about anatomical locations on animals like dorsal etc. #ditchbook

In reply to @JillWebs

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

These are my favorite classrooms to visit. The bigger the mess, the bigger my smile :) #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Mhuahahahha (evil laugh) have anything in mind? I have 6 or 7 digital. Almost done my first VR escape room/digital break out #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez, @SoperWritings

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Perfect! No better way to show it than to do it ... and then to eat the results. :) #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A3: To teach the assembly line, I had sts get up and create a PB&J each taking a small role in creating the sandwich. #ditchbook

JenFischer18 Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A4: Planning and executing takes more time, but the end results make it all worth the effort. #ditchbook

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I am with you there, science labs are a lot of prep too, but so worth it for all the EWWWs and OHs... #ditchbook

In reply to @tishrich

JoyousScience Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Fun! I've done that with origami shapes. #DitchBook

In reply to @AJBianco

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: getting Ss to buy in and enjoy the experience when they just want to be given the information and move on #ditchbook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: Requires controlled chaos, release of responsibility, extra planning. Overcome by remembering benefits for end user #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: with purposeful planning & being prepared ahead of time the downside is not doing them. #DitchBook

HowardKiyuna Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Anyone have a professional rationale for noisy rooms? I have a professionally noisy room. Not all adults like it. #ditchbook

TimmyHuls Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4 Having enough time to carry them out....solution? If its important, take time to make time #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q4: What are some pitfalls or downsides to hands-on lessons? How can we overcome them? #DitchBook

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Oh no, they're supposed to be white blood cells, 3D printed... #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Oh man ... so many examples from business. And what a way to get kids thinking about the real world. Love it Kim! #DitchBook

homeynlilfella Apr 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3 creating a business in 8th grade..budgeting, marketing, staffing, we ran the whole thing soup to nuts #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: Had Ss 'act out' Rosa Parks on bus & Mayflower trip. Does that count as hands on? #ditchbook

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Could have control groups. Fastest logo builders build cars from start to finish vs assembly line cars and race! #ditchbook

In reply to @AJBianco

craigklement - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: one time I did a sidewalk chalk activity outside, a student wrote a curse word in front of the school. Had to clean it up #DitchBook

Ron_Martiello Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: Fighting the erge to rush the lesson can be difficult. Authentic conversations take time. Sometimes ideas need to marinate. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q4: What are some pitfalls or downsides to hands-on lessons? How can we overcome them? #DitchBook

valerietilton Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: When I taught 1st grade we created Spanish restaurant for SS fair. Cooked span food, studied culture, dressed in costume,etc. #ditchbook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

YES Sir... I got down on some of the eating as well for the sts who did not want to share in the fun! #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Forgot I dissected a pig (twice due to a move), apparently not as memorable as it should have been #ditchbook

In reply to @jmattmiller

thebenhartman Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: Time! Build in time for Extension loops or reteaching options Shift presentations from stand & deliver to Sscentered options #ditchbook

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

What? These are real?!!! ...road treip #DitchBook

In reply to @btcostello05, @techcoachjuarez, @SoperWritings

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Yep, me too. Wish that I had. Thankfully hindsight is 20/20 and we can change for today's students! #DitchBook

In reply to @Ron_Martiello

JoyousScience Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Go on the offensive: ask for the professional rationale for an artificially quiet room. #ditchbook

In reply to @HowardKiyuna

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

You had me at snack. Fastest way to heart and mind is via stomach #nomnomnom #ditchbook

AnneKamper Apr 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3c: loved teaching plate tectonics as "snack tectonics" with food & exploring chemical reactions #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Love it! #ditchbook

valerietilton Apr 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: When I taught 1st grade we created Spanish restaurant for SS fair. Cooked span food, studied culture, dressed in costume,etc. #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

So true. Fewer required standards would allow learner to go so much deeper. #ditchbook

In reply to @Ron_Martiello

wizardwarren Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4 My MS Ss can get a little lost in the hands-on and lose site of the learning, gotta plan for reflection/critical thinking #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

You would totally love my classroom! #ditchbook @PrincipalNyberg @jennydgoldman

PrincipalNyberg Apr 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT

These are my favorite classrooms to visit. The bigger the mess, the bigger my smile :) #DitchBook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

What are you looking to do? Have you done anything with Google Forms to create that digital piece? #ditchbook

In reply to @SoperWritings

ginakiyuna Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: high maintenanc prep, storage-issues, messy classroom (which also = clear evidence of active learning and active teaching) #DitchBook

In reply to @jmattmiller

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

It's Cori! :) #ditchbook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1

mrterborg Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Consumption is also important, but yes, it shouldn't end there. #ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4 Monitoring individual learning, once had a group share and one girl had written the report and told each S what to say. Oops #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: Fear of unknown can create fear in some Ts.Need 2 B comfortable w uncomfortable & let Ss discover & create.Magic in the mess. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q4: What are some pitfalls or downsides to hands-on lessons? How can we overcome them? #DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

#DitchBook

leighhynes Apr 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Why are they at school? To learn or to be compliant?

BenvengaJoe Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4:Depending on Ss/Lesson it can result in frustration for some. Need to emphasize that overcoming/trying in spite of prob = Goal #ditchbook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Good addition to the project! Thank you much! I will have them compete to see who can make identical cars! BOOM - Collaboration #ditchbook

In reply to @btcostello05

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Q5: Give an example of one lesson/activity that you can make more hands-on. (This week? Tomorrow???) #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

#ditchbook

In reply to @techcoachjuarez

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Escape rooms are everywhere here.90% done the VR Escape/Breakout I am creating for #EdCampNJ but the difficulty level is 11 #DitchBook

In reply to @PrincipalNyberg, @techcoachjuarez, @SoperWritings

JillWebs Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: LOVE Preamble Pete and my Surgeons operating on the language of the preamble. https://t.co/3pSSohiIlV #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Ohh another #failforward moment?! :) #ditchbook

In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @techcoachjuarez

SteinbrinkLaura Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: Hands on lesson planning=more time/effort, & sometimes flops. I tell Ss ahead of time that it may flop. They ❤️ the attempt. #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Just got home from my amazing day!!! #ditchbook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

MarcusJBelin Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

#kidsdeserveit #edchat #323learns #ditchbook #LeadLAP #tlap @ilprincipals @mandyeellis

fultondl7 Apr 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4 pt. 2, Ways to avoid,frequent conferencing with Ss, asking essential Q's to make sure everyone is getting what they need #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Held Ss 'press conferences' where Ss either asked or answers ?s about content/character. #ditchbook

In reply to @wizardwarren

KathiSueSummers Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: I would use #Padlet more for collaboration in my online classes. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Productive noise is a good thing! #DitchBook

techcoachjuarez Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: I'd like to rock some AR/VR in a DBQ. #DitchBook

DMooreSpanish Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5 working on a westward expansion simulation for Social Studies. Time to ditch the book #ditchbook

btcostello05 Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Love the assembly line idea. It is the natural progression. Until your speed builders win! #DitchBook

In reply to @AJBianco

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: This year I made a lego zipline to explore slope and how it changes when intercepts change. I needs some tweeks for next year #ditchbook

megan_hacholski Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: Need to find ways to make informational text work more engaging. Ss come to science not wanting to do more ELA #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Yea I understand - As a MS teacher, we always have to make it exciting and new. Give me some ideas of where you want to go. #ditchbook

In reply to @SoperWritings

emosier3 Apr 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A5: Any chance to make a costume from a story or the trusty diorama of a scene.m would be nice to include. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Q5: Give an example of one lesson/activity that you can make more hands-on. (This week? Tomorrow???) #DitchBook

tishrich Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A5: Make homemade playdough to create stop motion videos explaining international cuisine. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

LOL ... memorable for some at least, I guess! :) #DitchBook

In reply to @MViTDiTeach

acottos Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Heading out! So many great ideas! Good night!! Thanks everyone! #DitchBook

AJBianco Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Love me some competition - let's see what happens! #ditchbook

In reply to @btcostello05

MViTDiTeach Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A5: Trying to figure out how to make beginning algebra concepts more hands-on for 4/5 graders #ditchbook

N_Davidson18 Apr 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A5: Engage in a Rap Battle to convey understanding of Cold War events #ditchbook