#sstlap Archive
Weekly chat 8CST that infuses the ideas of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess into the Social Studies classroom.
Thursday August 24, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT
welcome to
#sstlap
tonight's questions at
https://t.co/nVDsOqI5Pi
participatechat
Aug 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#sstlap
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/AYOic0QbA2
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi
#sstlap
, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Welcome to
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- Qs
https://t.co/nVDsOqI5Pi
please introduce yourself name local subject grade favorite summer learning experience
Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Ryan from IL Business and Tech teacher also folder laundry
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hey Bill - great to see you - hope summer is going well for you
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Thanks Ben. It is.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:03 PM EDT
nice i do fold some laundry sometimes-- great to see you Ryan
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Great to be here tonight had a tough night last night ready for some
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT
we are talking about taking the kids for a final vaca before school starts--
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Where to?
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Anyone get any really cool eclipse pics? How did you observe the eclipse? glasses, viewing box, viewing party?
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
sorry to hear that- great to have you hear.. hope today is better
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Overcast all day Monday in Berkeley, so no viewing.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Wisconsin Dells - largest waterpark- or is it waterpark capital of the world..
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
The day was great evening was rough
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hey
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! Amy Presley - APWH & East Asia History in OK. Also a new Doctoral Specialist student so my presence will be hit & miss for fall
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Well, enjoy yourselves!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
bummer we used a viewing box made from rice krispies - kids enjoyed it
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi Amy!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:06 PM EDT
again sorry to hear that
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Nice doctoral
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Always nice to get to interact with you Bill :)
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
wow -- Doctor - Doctor Doctor - sorry spies like us reference -- congrats and good luck
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In reply to @STLinOK
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Likewise Amy!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
thanks i am sure the kids will love it- they have never been
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MrBarry628
Aug 24 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Made my NASA certified eclipse box machine
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😮😆
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1
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Using audio video in the classroom
STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Thanks Ben! Going to be a crazy ride, but I'm excited to begin!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
nice mine was similar but apparently i didn't get it nasa or
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approved..
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
i bet- i am going to be wrapping up my admin licensure program - 2 classes fall practicum spring and then done
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In reply to @STLinOK
MrBarry628
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Took a lot of work to get NASA and Special K to approve of my unique scientific tool for viewing the eclipse
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I'm working on ads learning how to present themselves professionally Anyone can selfie but can you be professional in your look?
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MrBarry628
Aug 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Honestly, I'd love to add a video, audio, podcast, portfolio concept to my class, but time & energy are not on my side at times
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1:Getting started here from the S perspective, but I'm liking how my prof is doing 1.5 min vid & resp in place of trad papers
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1
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Using audio video in the classroom
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 I am huge fan of audio video and ss using these for projects- like
https://t.co/Qn23d7DsMy
to demo understanding-exit tickets etc
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1
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Using audio video in the classroom
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
I bet there were permits, and caliper measurements the whole 9 yards
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
So close! That's awesome. You've got the chops to do well in the role (if you can ride herd here, Ss are easy 😆)
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
i bet- i am going to be wrapping up my admin licensure program - 2 classes fall practicum spring and then done
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In reply to @STLinOK
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT
I like the creating professional looking product. the ads part make me think of this project
https://t.co/y219NGUDqz
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: I'm working on ads learning how to present themselves professionally Anyone can selfie but can you be professional in your look?
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GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Gday
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Carl here from another continent and time
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
GDay, what is the future like?
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
thanks- wanted to do it to make sure i am ready for opportunities when they present themselves. love where i am what i do now
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:11 PM EDT
So close! That's awesome. You've got the chops to do well in the role (if you can ride herd here, Ss are easy 😆)
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:09 PM EDT
i bet- i am going to be wrapping up my admin licensure program - 2 classes fall practicum spring and then done
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In reply to @STLinOK
GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1) Get students to viseo what they see. Turn their neighbourhood into a field trip
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1 or this example where I saw ss work turned it into a vid
https://t.co/2sXVcXsx72
@Ryan7Read
showed ss and the whole class hooked
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GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Sunny and cold
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In reply to @classroomtools
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q2
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Google Classroom and collaboration
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
please do- hope it is helpful- our ss had to create a travel agency and agenda - so this was a way to intro their agenda-
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I am so using this for my classes
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Carl - so great to see you! excited to have a new face and especially someone from so far away make the effort to jump in
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In reply to @GruntledChalkie
GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
I have one eye on the screen and one on correction
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
love it- yes- use their own environment to create a learning opportunity
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Well an upcoming project is how not to sell something and how to sell something.
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2: TBH, I use it with my Ss and for my own coursework...but not as a "playground" to learn in :/
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q2
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Google Classroom and collaboration
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Of course, it is winter there.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 we use Twitter a ton but want to start to organize all the great resources-hope you will share at
https://t.co/Uzeh8AAONf
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:16 PM EDT
Q2
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Google Classroom and collaboration
Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Twitter is one of my best but I'm working on a
@SlackHQ
channel idea for my co workers and I.
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GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Yes winter but starting to turn... days getting longer, trees starting to blossom. Wet replacing cold
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In reply to @classroomtools
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:20 PM EDT
we started to use it collaboratively within district, but hoping people can create shared workspace to collab and learn
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In reply to @STLinOK
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2 classroom allows personal email to join a class as student- hoping to see it open to allow as teachers to create collab space
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2 Google has shared folders and gone further to team drive or team folders to allow more sharing
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:23 PM EDT
nice- I have only dabbled in slack- need to see it more and explore to use it more and effectively
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Twitter is one of my best but I'm working on a
@SlackHQ
channel idea for my co workers and I.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Q3 in 1 minute
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3
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@Flipgrid
and our teachers have superpowers to comfort, inspire, students and so many more abilities that we should celebrate
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
small but awesome crew tonight- i know summer or Ts starting back t work - but i also didn't get Qs done until afternoon so on me
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GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3) Apparently good for having students ask qs to students in other schools. Working on this with
@mrterborg
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: I use
@Flipgrid
almost every day for Ss reflection, bell ringers, thoughts and voice mail. Soon
#mysteryflipgid
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
I love that this is a platform where all vids show up together. easy to share - ask ss quick check in questions or deeper thinking
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Q3
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@Flipgrid
and our teachers have superpowers to comfort, inspire, students and so many more abilities that we should celebrate
polonerd
Aug 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: We started using
@RecapThat
last year (similar to flip grid). Don't waste time grading worksheets - listen to what Ss learned.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:28 PM EDT
nice all great uses-so many can be formative assessment-check for understanding This engages ss in process not T only voice in class
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3: I use
@Flipgrid
almost every day for Ss reflection, bell ringers, thoughts and voice mail. Soon
#mysteryflipgid
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
great use- connecting to other schools. YES! let student learning leap beyond the walls of school building and engage world wide
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GruntledChalkie
Aug 24 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A3) Apparently good for having students ask qs to students in other schools. Working on this with
@mrterborg
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MrBarry628
Aug 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Hmmm...I wonder what's on the TEST on Monday
#davis8
https://t.co/xdRdZEVYY6
#WatchThisVideoPodcast
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT
yes - love the part of not wasting time grading- and also a fan of recap- diff is recap is private and flipgrid shared universally
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polonerd
Aug 24 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: We started using
@RecapThat
last year (similar to flip grid). Don't waste time grading worksheets - listen to what Ss learned.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT
great example of using tech to assist students - so great
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MrBarry628
Aug 24 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Hmmm...I wonder what's on the TEST on Monday
#davis8
https://t.co/xdRdZEVYY6
#WatchThisVideoPodcast
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT
nice- i have used google keep, but will have to check out slack
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Thanks
dragonmark_101
Aug 24 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I use Slack for conversations with my wife so we can organize our kids/business/job stuff
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Q4 in 2 minutes
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q4
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4 My classroom was always open to anyone who wanted to observe me.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4 as part of Edu Effectiveness we were to observe other Ts. so valuable to see great teaching and feedback convo. Now
#observeme
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q4
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4b The only catch was that the observers had to be willing to be class participants as well.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4
#observeme
opens the door to getting feedback you desire to help you grow in your own practice. both grow
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: it goives you a view on the teaching styles classroom management and the best and many challenges on how they differ
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
yes- i used to invite admins in all the time- and yes when we were doing active things- discussing, etc. they were to jump in
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A4b The only catch was that the observers had to be willing to be class participants as well.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:38 PM EDT
yes-and if you have a ss you might not be connecting to-see them in diff class and learn ways to unlock the door in the relationship
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Ryan7Read
Aug 24 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A4: it goives you a view on the teaching styles classroom management and the best and many challenges on how they differ
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
It wasn't just admins, I often had parents come in, occasionally other teachers, and sometimes friends of students.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
that's awesome- yes all kinds of people to join in-- so many opportunities to build positive connections
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:39 PM EDT
It wasn't just admins, I often had parents come in, occasionally other teachers, and sometimes friends of students.
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LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Remembered late that this was tonight!! Was getting things to finish up the first week in kindergarten tomorrow!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
awesome- good luck with end of first week and next week.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q5 in 1 minute
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5
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LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Thanks!! It's been a crazy week, but exciting!
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5 I followed/explored my passions.
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: I keep my door open & plenty pop in randomly to join convo. Hard to get it in now, but prev job offered subs to make it happen
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mrterborg
Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A3 Yes, we're going to try it this year ...
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A5 big fan of Backward Design and Enduring Understandings-work backward-look at big picture and topics that connect multiple content
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5
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STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
Backwards - Key Concepts down. EVERY assessment task ties to a KC (which are built from state/nat/CB list). Removes "lotto" for Ss
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q5
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:44 PM EDT
glad it is going well! love to hear how things go throughout the year
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In reply to @LauraGarlow
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
No
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next week unless someone wants to host. Doing some family stuff for the holiday so no chat for me. let me know if interested
dragonmark_101
Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A5: I'm weird, I enjoy curriculum. I'm a big fan of backward design
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
love it- we are all about student data privacy, so having the option to make things private is a great feature
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KarlyMoura
Aug 24 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Hey Ben! One of the cool new flipgrid updates is private links to videos that you can share with parents too!
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LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
I can definitely let you know and will take tips/advice! Starting my first year and getting to experience kindergarten
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
I still think the fact you can share publicly is a great feature, but not in every situation, so glad you added the feature
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In reply to @KarlyMoura, @Flipgrid
classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
In place of
#sstlap
next week, join me on Monday (7pm EST) for
#engsschat
. I'll be leading a chat on Movies in Instruction.
In reply to @Braz74
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
so great
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In reply to @KarlyMoura, @Flipgrid
STLinOK
Aug 24 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Grab the time while you can Ben! I'll likely be hit & miss for fall, but I'll check the archive
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:45 PM EDT
No
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next week unless someone wants to host. Doing some family stuff for the holiday so no chat for me. let me know if interested
mrterborg
Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
I've used Google earth for this
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In reply to @GruntledChalkie
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
love to see some pics if you have them..
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In reply to @chuckboland, @Rx4Jx
LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:47 PM EDT
I haven't used flip grid yet, but any use of seesaw ever?
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In reply to @Braz74
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Oh i know you are embarking on an epic learning journey -- good luck and please jump in when you can
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In reply to @STLinOK
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:49 PM EDT
seesaw is awesome- can do similar to flipgrid but parents get notifications of student learning
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In reply to @LauraGarlow
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q6
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LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
I'll be use that in K this year. Excited to start exploring with it!!!
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In reply to @Braz74
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q6 and last for tonight thanks for joining tonight
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A6 I asked them to write, then I read what they wrote.
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LauraGarlow
Aug 24 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A6 observations and formal assessments that match how they have been practicing/working with material
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classroomtools
Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Thanks for hosting, Ben. A great hour as always!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A6 thumbs up/down google form, Google classroom Q exit ticket flipgrid or recap or seesaw video all are quick. most important ASK Q
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q6
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GeorgeHistory
Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Joining really late (lesson planning). APUSH, APWH, APHG, Social Studies Methods
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:52 PM EDT
thanks my friend your support is always appreciated. hope mondays chat is great!
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In reply to @classroomtools
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT
so what you are saying is you had nothing better to do and thought you would stop by..
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In reply to @GeorgeHistory
GeorgeHistory
Aug 24 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A6: I like to showcase this in pre/post, but including SAQ and DBQ style responses. Analysis of docs show a lot of skill growth
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GeorgeHistory
Aug 24 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Haha, I was refreshing some of my Period I and II work for APWH and decided to swing in!
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In reply to @Braz74
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
thanks- when we were taking them- it didn't get dark like everyone else's pics - so better than mine
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In reply to @chuckboland, @Rx4Jx
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
thank for jumping in buddy
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In reply to @GeorgeHistory
GeorgeHistory
Aug 24 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5: for me it is all based on AP curriculum and percentage allocation. Spend time on what appears on the test.
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(as much I hate that)
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 24 @ 9:56 PM EDT
No
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next week - family time- so back in 2 weeks- have a great start to the school year..