#4thchat Archive
#4thchat is a hashtag for teachers or anyone to talk about educational issues relating to 4th grade. Using #4thchat will create a network of 4th grade teachers or teachers working with 9-10 year olds across the world. We welcome anyone who 1. teaches 4th grade 2 .Works with 4th grade students and or 4th grade teachers 3. Likes 4th grade teachers (Groupies are encouraged).
Monday February 8, 2016
Billy, Technology, G/T & STEAM Teacher in Norther NJ.
Hello tweeps. Paula here joining in from New Orleans to chat about Digital Learning Day on Feb. 17.
Hi Billy. How are you? Did you have a good Monday?
hi all, Scott from Iowa. Tuning in for
Love that is here for . Hi Scott.
Good busy, yes a good Monday. How are you doing?
Hello! Cara from Mo - First and excited to be here
Hey ! Mondays are my favorite because I get to spend it with all of you.
Hi Glad I could join. Internet here is shaky, but will try to stay joined.
Hi Friends! Nancy from snowy Mass joining in. We got another 6 in today! (We’re ALWAYS talking about the weather here!).
Hi Cara. Thanks for joining us for .
Enjoying the day off. We have the whole week off for Mardi Gras.
Hi Billy! Love all the hats you wear! How are you doing? How’s the little miss???
Hi Dave. Nice to see you here for .
Good Busy.. The little miss is doing amazing :) Light of life
Hi Scott! It’s sure to be another gr8 chat & ! Glad you’re here!
I think the is going on now!
Missed doing a GHO this week to learn more about Mardi Gras!
I remember the first time I met you, your Ss taught us about Mardi Gras. to learn from the best https://t.co/JKlobO4eRf
Enjoying the day off. We have the whole week off for Mardi Gras.
Hope your internet plays nice.
Cute pic! Haha Love that you have a “snow Fun page!”
Hi Cara! Glad you’re joining in tonight. You will see that the folks are wonderful! :)
and That used to be so much fun to do. Just couldn’t work it in this year unfortunately.
A CHILD'S presenting behavior is an invitation to connect more deeply with the child. Read more why here -> https://t.co/1hND9I4Spa
DAVE!!! I love Monday night’s too - because of YOU and all the other gr8 friends. :) https://t.co/e4h4RgLLLC
Hey ! Mondays are my favorite because I get to spend it with all of you.
is new to me! Natalie here from Louisiana! I'm 's friend :)
How was the shoveling? Hope your back is okay. That time of year.
It is! Hop on over and join in!!!
My son came home and helped out! Friday I shoveled for 4 1/2 hours! It was crazy!
Hi my friend, Natalie. Glad to have you join us for
A:1 I always love all these opportunities, but Houston can't keep straight what I signed up for any more :) we will participate
A1: I have not registered for but plan on it!
Anyone tried Prodigy Math? I was introduced to it today and it's free. It looks pretty cool. https://t.co/dP29ekqiTz
A1: Yes, I registered for . Can’t wait to see what others are doing.
A1 Ran out of time this year to sign up for so much going on right now.
We are talking about Digital Learning Day - bet you have some good ideas to share!
Q1: I do not know much about digital learning day. Hi everyone, here to learn about this tonight!
A1- I have not signed up, but am planning on it.
Hi Jerry! Love all your pages you share. Don’t have much use for this one though. LOL
Q2: What thoughts do you have about how will you and your students participate in ?
My husband says I don't know how to shovel because I'm from CA. I'm OK with this criticism!!
Ooops sorry, signed in as my class acct
A:2 Few thoughts I had in mind we're stop motion original or fractured student myths, Educreations, and blog reflection
Q3: What are some ways you’re incorporating Tech into your classroom?
That’s how I feel! I’m going to have to start a google doc for myself!!! lol https://t.co/Hg0VkLdwk1
A:1 I always love all these opportunities, but Houston can't keep straight what I signed up for any more :) we will participate
A3 We are working on Surveys using Excel and will be creating Pi Graphs!
Great Ideas! I’m fascinated by stop motion & need to try it! https://t.co/DlsLcUxwY3
A:2 Few thoughts I had in mind we're stop motion original or fractured student myths, Educreations, and blog reflection
After 4 1/2 hours of shoveling I’d be in bed for a week. Crazy indeed!
A3- Right now we are connecting with 3 other classes over read aloud. Done twitter chat, google doc and are planning on hangout
It has been a really long time since I've participated ! I've missed you all!
Jumping in a little late, but I'm Jenn from Missouri. Excited about tonight.
Those sound like great ideas. Ss wrote fractured fairy tales earlier this year with an author.
that sounds interesting! I would love to participate in something like this with my classes!
AMY!!!!!!! How are you? Have missed you my friend ! How are those boys of yours? https://t.co/UmEpgIo7gw
It has been a really long time since I've participated ! I've missed you all!
What are you reading? Love all these ideas.
We are doing Fish in a Tree. It's great having them connect.
Count me in - I love the idea of doing Twitter Chats w/ kids w/ Read alouds.
What to have a competition?
That sounds awesome! Would love to connect!
Are you enjoying your time off for Mardi Gras? Do you and your family do the parades?
Hi John - So glad you’re joining in.
#1650 Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history... — D. D. Eisenhower
https://t.co/niFYIEGWeT
Q4: How can you highlight what’s going on in your classroom for ?
A3: We are sharing our fav. books on padlet with various classes. We are also using Twitter to connect with other classes.
It's awesome! We are reading Fish in a Tree.
Ss are writing on a google doc, then planned chat with those classes
No, I haven’t been to any parades this year, but enjoying my time off.
Our next one is going to be stations- dividing classes into thirds- 1 on twitter, 1 on padlet, and one on hangout
I could do a competition on GHO with your Ss at 10:30 on (Feb. 17) Would that work?
Wow! Can’t wait to hear how that works out.
I would love to connect with someone on the 17th!
Q5: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in ELA?
aanted them to have several ways to connect &share! A bit ambitious butIt adds so much to RA.
Ooops - We can connect the next week - we’ll be on vacation….silly me
Perfect. Just added it to my calendar. We’ll have to figure out which Kahoots to play.
Sounds awesome, gonna try this!! You're doing incredible things, maybe I will get to work closer with you next year. ;)
A:5 blogging, feedback, digital story telling, chatterpix, Educreations, or other presentations
My students have been creating e-portfolios on Google Sites we share our creations there!
That had been our original idea but we were worried about managing it & the sound with everyone- I will keep you posted
A5: For n ELA my Ss will be blogging and hopefully sharing a book commercial or two with other classes via GHO.
A5: Share favorite books or poems; do a reader’s theater together; comment on each other’s blogs.
This is my goal. I am hoping to do this next year!
It’s definitely a process and something we are hoping to build on!
Q6: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in math?
Thanks - I know it will be great! Worth the effort of putting it together.
A5: Creating digital stories, blogging or reading E-books.
I love the idea of sharing book commercials on GHO! https://t.co/ccRaUKft6d
A5: For n ELA my Ss will be blogging and hopefully sharing a book commercial or two with other classes via GHO.
Is this something school wide? or are you doing it on your own?
On my own! It started with GT Ss but I am spreading it throughout the class in groups!
A6: My students love to use adaptive math applications or virtual manipulatives.
We are using and Kids love them both.
Still in planning stage. We can’t do YouTube because it is blocked in my district. So sad.
A6: You could participate in the for that week. Love this & need to participate more.
How do you like Prodigy? I have looked a bit, but haven't had Ss use yet.
I just learned about all the editing capabilities offered in YouTube! So valuable!
A:6 Educreations, thinglink explaining and teaching about Geometry or other topic, Spheros for area and perimeter, coding
I thought they could blog about their favorite digital tool or app.
What a great idea! Digital Tool reviews, by students!
I’m on the fence about Prodigy - need to really look into the reports more.
Yes, I’m so upset that I can’t have access to YouTube at school.
absolutely! We wrote opinion articles centered around coding, meaningful and authentic for students https://t.co/ZOrQQ8lpOz
What a great idea! Digital Tool reviews, by students!
Does anyone in use ? My students love the videos.
Q7: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in science?
I absolutely love this idea! Okay, I have to get busy! The year is flying!
Your ideas are really rolling tonight. Would love some Spheres! https://t.co/q1I5k86NPu
A:6 Educreations, thinglink explaining and teaching about Geometry or other topic, Spheros for area and perimeter, coding
No, but I just shared this with my math partner teacher!
I love , haven't fit them in as well this year as I'd like.
A7: We love to use to create science task cards to practice for tap questions. Also LOVE watching study jams for notes.
A:7 this turned out pretty well using thinglink https://t.co/JnmrFVkKEq Students are going to add Haikus. They gave feedback
A7: We do online Science simulations often.
Will be checking into it. Starting to use Matific - interactive games.
The videos are a lot more entertaining than other online math videos.
A7: Have wanted to conduct Science experiments where classes use different variables & share data via GHO or twitter
I love the idea of Math videos. Can’t wait to check it out.
A7: There’s a project that is doing with gathering data for Science.
I need some good digital science tools!
We LOVE these videos. I add them to so kids can watch again and again!
Chk out for amazing ideas for
just reminded me that I created Ss accts Thinglink, haven’t used them yet. Your Ss work is great https://t.co/0h3F8cT3eW
A:7 this turned out pretty well using thinglink https://t.co/JnmrFVkKEq Students are going to add Haikus. They gave feedback
Q8: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in social studies?
I haven’t set any assignments yet-need to look into it. New for me this year.
Will do Amy - thanks for sharing.
A8: I’d like to bet there will be lots of calls happening on .
Stopping in late . Jenn from IN.
They created on iPad, linked to google docs gave feedback from desktop. So simple! very little help from me https://t.co/mPxrdSIyOQ
just reminded me that I created Ss accts Thinglink, haven’t used them yet. Your Ss work is great https://t.co/0h3F8cT3eW
A:7 this turned out pretty well using thinglink https://t.co/JnmrFVkKEq Students are going to add Haikus. They gave feedback
Hi Jenn! How was the bball game??Did you see is in the house?
A8: We use the studies weekly magazines. The online versions are great with tons of video resources. https://t.co/zyWsljuFNC
Q8: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in social studies?
How about 1 pmET/NoonCT on Feb. 17?
Sorry for joining late! Stacey from IN
A:8 virtual field trips,mystery skypes, also kids created maps and diagrams with Google draw and maps. Cont....
Yes, I did! So fun. Casey didn't win, but he played great!
Q9: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in the arts?
A8: We love and we create digital presentations for SS.
Yes, that will work as we are just returning from computer lab. Great 1:15 CT on Feb. 17 is on my calendar.
A9: is a great way to incorporate augmented reality into the day. color, write & trigger. https://t.co/GolPxVDba8
Q9: Let’s talk about subject area ideas: How could you participate in in the arts?
Thanks for the reminder - I always forget about this resource.
What kids of things do you include in the presentation?
Love Love Love this book!! and what a great idea!
A recent one: each group had a native American tribe to research. Then they could choose their type of presentation.
Hi Stacey - so glad you’re joining - better late than never!!
His new book comes highly recommended as well
It's in my amazon cart- just waiting for payday ;)
Anyone want to collaborate in our next read aloud? We’re starting The Lightning Thief on Feb. 15.
I may have some students that would love to connect. What are you planning?
A:9 students are making clay slab homes tomorrow in art. We had them make models using explorations lite
ME! I am super interested!
What to do a competition on (2/17) at 10:30 CT with and me?
That sounds like fun! I haven’t ever done one before! How does it work?
Okay I’ll start a GDoc and share it out.
I would like to say yes but I’m still trying to finish FIAT - I need to be better at this!
….you don’ thave to sign up to participate. Just search the hashtag and post away! Love different solutions https://t.co/XJbDM2xzuN
