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Thursday August 18, 2016
Nick from Sydney checking in! Great to connect with you all around and learning!
Welcome Teresa - thanks for joining us you rock
Alice, 8th grade math teacher, Nantucket, MA excited to pick up tips for in Learning should be FUN!
Welcome Alice - great to have you with us
Welcome Teresa! Glad you could join us!
Elisa, grade 5 T in Quito, Ecuador. Learning should be joyful, significant to Ss lives now, challenging & ongoing.
Mike from Indiana University here, excited to share ideas with my preservice teachers!
I am Craig Kemp, Head of Educational Technology in Singapore & co-mod of Please introduce yourself, your location & role
So great to have you here Elisa - welcome
Hi everyone. Good to see you all. Ian from the UK here
I'm a middle school English teacher and advisor in northern IL. Learning should be messy with lots of chances for "do overs!"
Adam from VA Beach, K-12 Principal
Pleasure as always Ian - welcome
Welcome Maggie - excited to see you here
Great to have you here Adam
Welcome to ! Great to see such a strong turnout this morning! Welcome to all of our folks too!
Please help me welcome the amazing as co-host of today's chat - please make him feel welcome!
Thanks Craig, good to see you. Hope you've had a good week
Good morning Rizza from Philippines Happy to join today
YAY it is Spiri in the house! Always a pleasure
ETRoundup: Mike from Indiana University here, excited to share breakoutEDU ideas with my preservice teachers!
Hi Spiri. Good to see you
Always love seeing your smiling face turn up for welcome Rizza
Hello. Vicki, VP/AP from BC (Canada) joining in
Welcome Jessica - great to see you here
Ennis ELA and Soc Studies 6th grade, MO. Learning should be about choice and revolve around students' needs.
Hi there Rizza! Thanks for joining us today!
Hello there! Got any cake left?
What an entrance there Spiri!
A reminder to use the hashtag in all of your tweets & we will be using the Q1, A1 style for this twitter chat
I am great - so busy but loving new role :)
Right get your PLN here - we are ready to go with for another week with
Right get your PLN here - we are ready to go with for another week with
Q1 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Middle-school multi-age integrated learning teacher from Maine here for chat!
YAY Jaime is in the house - welcome Jaime
Hi Y'all! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of the cutest littles ever! 5-8 year olds in an advanced learning program.
Q1) Which academic and non-academic skills do you believe are important to develop in our students? https://t.co/slQUlkfpbP
Good morning . Robyn from sunny Queensland here.
Welcome Robyn - what a pleasure it is to have you here with us
Hi there Jaime! Great to have you at !
Now there's a GIF! I'm great thanks Spiri, you?
Hi Spending my final two weeks in Abbot ME before heading back to school on Nantucket.
Hello! Tobie here from Bentonville, AR.
A1 We need to encourage complex problem skills, collaboration, excitement and foster curiosity and engagement in our students!
Another Aussie! Welcome to Robyn!
YES!!! Tobie is here - so excited to see you my friend
A1: need to meet the needs of the whole child which include emotional and academic needs
Matt from Perth. Learning should be more about me than you. What I need rather than what you want.
Hey there Tobie! Welcome to !
A1collaborative skills-being able2 work with team.Also problem solving &knowing their own needs &how 2help themselves succeed
A1: collaboration, problem solving, asking questions, researching
A1 Persistence, empathy, joy--how to be resourceful and independent.
A1: problem solving, creative thinking, collaborative and social emotional skills
hi! Gillian from Vancouver BC!
A1: Academic = General knowledge, global understanding, Non-academic = strong communicator, polite, happy, hard-worker
A1 Help students build an understanding that mistakes & failures are learning opportunities, not bad things to avoid
A1: Collaboration, respect and empathy. Allow children to shape their own lifelong learning
A1 KINDNESS, love of learning, positive thinking
A1 Academic - critical thinking and decision making. Social - empathy and a sense of giving back to the community.
A1. Creative, collaborative & communicative skills are important. But all forms of are vital https://t.co/lP3zD6j7C7
Q1) Which academic and non-academic skills do you believe are important to develop in our students? https://t.co/slQUlkfpbP
A1 Thinking critically, persistence, failing forward.
Independent learners and thinkers!
Hi Nick! Was just texting one of my best mates in Sydney! : )
A1: resilience in problem solving. Ss need practice going through iterations of problems & knowing it's ok to fail.
A1 we need to foster creativity and give the kids a chance to use it as part of their academic adventures.
A1 Curiosity, confidence, willingness & persistence to fail & try again, work together for a common goal, empathetic
Yes and perseverance and resilience are on my list
Welcome to every that just roled in to or just noticed this in their feed - share and join us now :)
A great start on Question 1 for our chat! Nice to see educators I know, but also all the new faces I am yet to connect with!
A1. Curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, community building.
Great response Donna! Thanks for joining
A1: Academic. The ability to question and inquire. Non-Academic. Teamwork. Collaboration. A voice to speak!
A1: Learning how to learn, how to solve problems, communication, collaboration, questioning,
Hi all Simon from Pobble here. Currently working out of London.
A1 I really think if we reach the affective or non-academic skills, Ss achieve more with academics.
resilience is a great skill that is often overlooked!
Trying to get a big of in before dinner! Typing from Boston, Mass.
Wow. Was just speaking to students about how important kindness is yesterday. What else matters above that?
hi! Love to connect with fellow BC-ERS.
A1 answer getting & memorization = NO / Asking great questions & solving problems = YES
Tana from KS Learning should accessible to any child
Hi ! Michelle dropping in. Learning should be hard fun and social.
A1 problem solving, collab are just some of the skills, relating to peers are important as well
LEGEND!!! That's what I'm talking about .....
A1: teamwork, critical thinking, communication, empathy, foster creativity.
So good to see you here Michelle
.Kevin here a Teaching Principal of multi classes in a small rural Primary school.But I have Irelands only school STEAM Room
It's wonderful to see so many educators value curiosity!
A1 I agree. I think is something all students of all ages share
Welcome Kevin - always great to see you here
Oh, I’ll have to catch up on this chat later. Gotta play Skip-Bo with my lovely daughter right now. :)
Hi Gillian. Incredible sunshine today! :)
A1 Students gotta know how to network effectively! Social isn't just about making pal or flirting: it can be about LEARNING!
Building relationships, making connections!!!!
non ace demo. Is the ability to be resilient, embrace failure as part of the fabric of life. https://t.co/b9yiq7ADOo
Q1) Which academic and non-academic skills do you believe are important to develop in our students? https://t.co/slQUlkfpbP
I agree. I think creativity is a crucial life skill
but how do you get kids to be "inquisitive" is that an academic skill or something more creative in nature?
haha this has made my day! SO good to see you mate - welcome
Are you calling me a legendarily irresponsible husband & had who is -ing instead of making a salad? ;)
Trailblazer! Welcome to Kevin!
A1. A hard work ethic is so important. Take challenges head on
A1. Also, Problem Finding...not enough to just solve problems anymore!
Used this to introduce empathy. Hard concept! Ss got it when I said--but it didn't happen to you! https://t.co/6disEApKcP
I think being inquisitive is a life skill that promotes curiosity and a love of learning new things
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
It's about to storm big time here... wind is whipping up, students are getting restless
I am calling you smart ;)
A1. Applying skills that have been taught and problem solving are both important for Ss
Thanks for the enthusiastic responses to our first question. Q2 coming in less than a minute!
Q2 coming up in 1 minute ………..
I hope that by building choice into learning, being inquisitive will be nurtured.
absolutelty! Got stucked in me in our discussion
questioning the status quo takes a bit of bravery ...
A1 NURTURING IMAGINATION. Part of all cognitive processes...and joy! Transformation! https://t.co/IeW2Ei9PAp
Q1) Which academic and non-academic skills do you believe are important to develop in our students? https://t.co/slQUlkfpbP
I m just home from Portugal and still on hols for another week.Was in school today interviewing new staff
agree but find by 8th grade many Ss feel they are "not creative" b/c they are comparing to others
https://t.co/uNFBjPiYOt
I agree. I think creativity is a crucial life skill
A1 problem solving answers that for both :)
A1) Resilience. Inquiry. Respect.
I think we need to nurture it and not allow them to lose that curiosity!
A1 More. I want Ss to be able to advocate for themselves. is so crucial but they need to know their voice!
A1 academic skills: digital literacy non academic: coloring outside of the lines is okay and encouraged
Hey Carl hope all is well 😊
Hi 👋🏼 ! MJ from Toronto, chatting while working ☺️
For me, probably love of learning https://t.co/tWImSK9tXo
Wow. Was just speaking to students about how important kindness is yesterday. What else matters above that?
. I miss this book! Miss reading picture books to my kids (14 and 11 right now! Oy!).
G'day Carl! Blue skies in Sydney mate! Come on up!
But if we knock it out of them as children they will never regain it as adults https://t.co/8Skm5KmDu7
questioning the status quo takes a bit of bravery ...
I'd say it takes a lot! Especially for our people pleasing learners https://t.co/jVKkKB2XLo
questioning the status quo takes a bit of bravery ...
Does it not depend. though, on individuals are interested in as to where they tap their creativity?
A2. Never give them the answers, teach them how to seek it out
A2 Curiosity and problem solving are encouraged when we offer open-ended, complex problems linked with real life experiences!
A2 A box in front of the room will def. encourage curiosity. Ask thoughtful ?s. "I don't know what do you think?"
A3 ask them what they like to do. Use that as to hook to increase exploration.
strange it seems by the time they hit middle school it has been tested out of them
A2: Every day in every way by empowering student voice and agency in learning
A1: perseverance and empathy.
A2. Curiosity & problem solving are encouraged by allowing Ss the opportunity to pose their own questions
A1- manners and conversational etiquette--- soft skills so imp!
A2 Today I used my Wonder of the Day. They LOVED it and asked for next week's wonder already.
Must check that we have Leonardo in the library!
Yes! I just wish they wouldn't give up so easily & realize creativity comes in many forms
is now trending in USA, ranking 50
Colouring outside the lines is actually a beautiful metaphor for what education could and should be!
a2 make open ended projects were students pick the tool that they want to explore
A2 Great question! Hands down create controversy!!! Show Ss something to create a controversy and listen to ?s and wonder!
A2 Answer their questions with more questions, they really love it :)
A2: open ended problems - pictures to write about and discuss, maths word problems, anything that creates discussion
So very true! The older they get, the bigger the gaps the students have from creative thinking
A2 Using the context of the Ss, looking at their prior knowledge and working with them in . https://t.co/nZnBK7xmPW
A2 Don't stick with the stock answers. Know enough to understand the creative non standard answer.
. Also: They should learn how to illustrate team work/problem solving with GIFs!
A2 honor and encourage their curiosity thru support and providing appropriate materials that sparks curiosity
Read it to them anyway! 😬 My babies are 21 and 16! They roll their eyes but I read on.
When enough of us work together, we change the status quo whether it likes it or not https://t.co/tDhJYgdIoq
But if we knock it out of them as children they will never regain it as adults https://t.co/8Skm5KmDu7
questioning the status quo takes a bit of bravery ...
So glad to have caught the chat! I'm Lynda from Texas!
A2 and a monthly subscription of Kemp's newsletter helps out a lot
I'm all about fight the power and questioning everything ... hopefully my kids catch that attitude
I think that's exactly it - everyone is creative in some form or fashion
A2 sealed envelopes and boxes are great props in lessons, children always curious
Policy and standards must follow this path as well.
We have the 4Rs at Year 9.
Responsibility, Rehearsal, Reflection and Respect
A2 provide problems with more than 1 answer, insists that problems be solved in more than one way, encourage collaboration
Allow the kids to make their own open ended projects
. Good for you. Oddly enough, neither kid loved "Leonardo." But I loved trying to get them to love it.
A2: by promoting a sense of "what do you think about that?" thinking along with "and how can we solve this problem together?"
What do you think? & Why do you think that? are two of the most powerful questions in education!
A2 I nudge them to solve EVERYthing from needing a packet of crisps opened to disagreements with friends. They can do it!
R2 My learners are primarily adults now, so there is a lot of unlearning involved; help them get comfy w/self-directed inquiry
Hi Spiri. All's good. I have a free period until 10:05 so just chilling out
Hope all is great there.
A2. Give Ss real world situations to give them that connection that will peak their interest
Love this idea! Let them get sucked into the mystery!
empowerment and engagement go hand-in-hand! https://t.co/8LI2jx1FRa
A2: Every day in every way by empowering student voice and agency in learning
Might have to do that soon. Could use blue skies.
. How about a workshop on how to win gracefully?
A1: OH: understanding your energy & learning how to be responsible for it's impact on the energy of learners around you! ☺️
A2: What do we know and what do we want to learn is always a good starting point
A2 show children an interesting photo (check Pobble365) get them to say, I see...,I think... I wonder...
A2 Student voice! I like to give Ss as many choices as possible!
A2: connect new learnings w/ what they know- make learning relevant!
Inquiry is an opportunity to develop their own understanding. Its a skill Ts often take away by giving answers.
He's not my fave either but ♥️ the message! And is the best!
:-) Interesting. They pick from the box and get to choose the assessments or activities for the day. Mystery Box
I also lrnd to make them prove why an answr is wrong instead of just proving why the answr is correct
and we don't penalize the time it takes on the journey of inquiry
Respect is 🔑, especially when focussed on respect for principles & values, vs. for people + authority. https://t.co/gis8o6DQqs
A1) Resilience. Inquiry. Respect.
Show everyone your object! See if anyone knows what it is!
A1.Our Ss forget most of what we teach them.However they will remember us their teachers forever.Lets be good and kind to them
Hi Teresa. Great to read you here
A2 give the kids the chance to be curious ... give them time to think ... give them something to think about.
Absolutely. I am known for my lack of artistic talent but I show confidence in creativity
A2 I ask: what do you think? What would it do about that? What do you love?
Agree! unfortunately not asked enough. Encouraging taking time to ask and listen to answers.
A2) Re-define role of T & learner, move from Ts as info keeper to orchestrator of learning, knowledge constructed w/S
saw Dave present recently. Best keynote I've ever heard
A2: Curiosity and anticipation is everything. Really build up future lessons!
ETRoundup: A2 Answer their questions with more questions, they really love it :)
ETRoundup: SimonPobble Love this idea! Let them get sucked into the mystery!
yes! ☺️. I visited a game studio today (they drew my avatar!) and I re-discovered *fun* in work. very inpsiring
That real-life connection can be an awesome spur
Yes! Love this! So important!
A2: find the Ss passion. Provide opportunities for them to explore it.
A2: Give less ‘information’ and help Ss to solve problems for themselves. Don’t give them the answer, help them find an answer
Q3 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Collaboration and problem solving are so crucial to learning! Q3 coming in less than a minute!
I think we have to let Ss ask questions that we don't know the answers to
A2 I model it. I show excitement at discovery, I ask inquiring questions, I encourage and chase the left field.
I know the feeling! May we all ALWAYS sustain the enthusiasm.
A2) Creating a safe environment where questioning is encouraged and seeking answers is modeled. https://t.co/hPii9paynG
Yep! I say: You're part of a problem solving classroom and you got this.
YES!! My response to a question is always I don't know but lets find out T's aren't always experts!
Poor guy's doing the best he can!
twice this week someone mentioned that "Essay" means 'to try, or trial, attempt'. Learn while doing, and repeat!
They look so happy. I feel like I really got to know that dog from those paintings.
A3 Breakout EDU has been great in encouraging collaboration. Working TOGETHER then achieving TOGETHER is a great experience.
Yes! Also, provide opportunities for Ss to come up with problems they think are worth solving https://t.co/l7yxUwoHNz
A2: Give less ‘information’ and help Ss to solve problems for themselves. Don’t give them the answer, help them find an answer
they are so afraid. Afraid of failure and judgment. How can we help?
A3 It creates better listeners! I think it also helps Ss find their voice to defend opinions and ideas.
Chat flew by too fast to read that! :) Thanks for sharing!
A2: Provide opportunities for Ss to express themselves and share their learning with others.
A3: learning how to be collaborative, independent, global thinkers who questions their world consider other perspectives
A3: In so many ways, by opening up possibilities and encouraging conversations to support learning
A2. Flip it baby so ur not a "teacher" when ur w/ them but rather a FOLE (Facilitator of Learning Exp" https://t.co/rsfvmgXylJ
A3:Collaboration teaches kids to work through problems & find solutions. The more it's done in class, the more it's done out!
A3 building +Ve working relationships & understanding strengths of others enhances learning of each S
Have you been tweeting with Michel de Montaigne?
A3: Collaboration is a skill and a part of life that, when understood, no one can be without to succeed on a global scale
A3 collab teaches us to respect others perspectives, work with other people harmoniously, dev relationship
No. A wannabe! I keep encouraging him to make a career change. It's his heart!
Great contributions from great educators!
A3 collaboration is life. Even in some of the jobs that used to be solitary
A2 allowing for freedom and less time restraint. Letting them test out new things. Brainstorming sessions.
I am bit late, sorry ;) WHAT'S on the ? (Questions...) Thx for reply!
A3 Preparation for being their futures!
A3 We bring young writers from around the world together. Schools collaborate and peer assess each other's writing. V powerful
A3:it promotes teamwork and skills that Ss need on how to get along in and out of school. Creates shared purpose and success.
A3 collaboration is essential. Regardless of a Ss future direction, they must be able to work with and learn from others
A3 When Ss experience true collab they get that the smartest person in the room is the room and become iterative thinkers
said it… make it a safe environment
Keep getting them to talk. Create relationships w/them. Let them have different opinions to you! Embrace that!
yes, too often questions are only asked in the frame of reference of the standards ... when beyond?
A3 Working well in a group project suggests to kids how well democracy might work outside the classroom.
A3. The ability to bounce ideas off each other & work together will help Ss throughout their lives.
A3 Ss feel more confident when they are validated from a group. They get authentic feedback
So true! Did digital last night w/ WOW!! So fun & challenging!
A3 gives them confidence, builds self-esteem,they learn how to work with all types of Ss, teaches respect for other's opinions
Ss need to be encouraged to find their own answers even if you have 'an answer'
A3: been thinking about this a lot lately, collaboration can create *communities* which = belonging 👏🏼 https://t.co/sulpDRU4a0
https://t.co/DcyfJLKhmd and collaboration has brought the world into my small school.It has also brought us to the world
Jumping in late as well. Looking forward to some great responses!
Hi there, Just joining in now. Hope I'm not too late. Hana, doing PhD in Education from NZ. Beautiful winter morning here
A3) Helps Ss understand that it's not about one person solving everything. We need each other. Helps value of others
A3: Ss need to be taught how to collaborate in ways that encourage and respect self and others...life skills!
A3 The most interesting jobs are ones in which people get paid to do PBL. Pave a path to vocational happiness.
A3: collaboration creates a level academic playing field so that everyone has the opportunity to learn
for my , I am late on that as well BUT such is ;) NO choice ;)
Absolutely! I never thought I was creative until I was an adult and was ready to take more risks
I think all collab gives Ss a better sense if how the world actually works. EVERYTHING is connected. https://t.co/ONWkJ2HqGa
my fav response ... "Why?" ... I don't want to know the answer ... I want to know why
Totally agree. We as Ts have to show to Ps and Ss that we are human but willing to dig to find answer. https://t.co/eCry0LdmDb
YES!! My response to a question is always I don't know but lets find out T's aren't always experts!
A3 Helps them understand it’s not and prepares them for life in the real world.
Collaboration gives students skills for working in various environments and tasks, cooperation and communication
At some point between juniors and seniors my daughter realised she alone could not win a soccer match. Massive realisation
Anyone guess the object??????
A3. Ss learn how to work w/ and respect other's opinions and ideas just like in the real work world
A3 Feeling connected not isolated from others. Learning is enhanced.
I'm a bookworm. 🤓 My kiddoes make me do it. Ha!
A3: Collaboration helps S understand that helping & working with others is a valuable life skill as well as a learning skill
Q4 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Thanks for all of your responses to our third question. Q4 coming in less than a minute!
the fantastic moment when they learn what 'team' sport means
A3) Collaboration helps Ss explore diff perspectives, solutions, be open minded, appreciate other viewpoint
A3 Preparation for successful futures! Perhaps employers value "people skills" more now than in the past?
So true. Also, for some the real world comes with far more trepidation without the ability to collaborate
Had to work on these skills w/ 8th grade this past year.
A3 Can collaborating in class can help students collaborate with siblings at home?
Q4) Some experiences are more successful than others. How do you process success & failure with Ss? https://t.co/nUp8NKuoC7
Dear please connect and follow who is from my school and an amazing educator who has joined us today
yes! Not easy for some 8th graders to undertand!
True "One right answer" is killing their creativity & willingness to take chances.
yep. cause then I noticed she carried that realisation into other life events.
Great conversation ! Sorry 2 leave early. I need to go. Long day today. Catch you next time.
A4 It is valuable to share with students that great learning rarely comes without an aspect of failure. It is OK to fail!
Well,as NO answer to my request; I observe and see THAT people are talking about ...
Yep. For me it's not getting "this" task done that's important but the life skill that's developed.
Collaboration doesn't just happen for all S - we need to model it support it and develop thinking and build experiences
I believe using 20th Century to teach is like malpractice
A4 Don't let them get discouraged by failure, focus on what they learned from the experience and where they can go from here
Yes! It's like the Forster quote from Howards End: Only connect ... live in fragments no more
A4: not afraid to abandon ship when need to, sometimes the lesson just NOT going where it needs to
A4 Great Q! I think if Ss can reflect & express what they learned? It's successful to me.
Oooooh! Love this! Reminds me of when Ss made blood in 1st grade, made heart w/model magic too
Love some community service projects to help drive this idea home.
A4: By giving them voice and talking it through, reflecting on learning and encouraging risk taking / learning from mistakes
A4: failure is the absence of learning. If learning occurs then there is no failure to process. Reflect on process not outcome
A4 First & foremost I speak to Ss. I ask for their feedback on our learning experiences. They will tell what they like & don't
A1: Non-academic skill to teach students: Caring about others. Academically successful S help other S to be successful too
We create the atmosphere where it is OK to collaborate. I've had to knock the opposite out of some Ss this year
A4: Agree with so many here. It's about the positive, what do we know now that we didn't know before?
How many times in life do we get a 'do-over'? Plenty! So why not in education? Why not in the classroom?
Q4:progress is progress & that as long as they are moving towards their goal & have an idea of a next step,that they are ok.
we ate the cake model. The green one was watermelon, jelly and biscuits. It went moldy
A3: Collaboration skills provide S's authentic learning environment that mimics professional environ. https://t.co/zVq5rinaIH
A4: lots of formative assessment invluding observation and discussion
RT How many times in life do we get a 'do-over'? Plenty! So why not in education? Why not in the classroom?
A4: Mostly process together. They know something hasn’t worked. How do we make sure it doesn’t happen next time? We go again!
A4 share failure stories instead of just success stories
A4. Debrief with them; give Ss chance to process their experience & build on it.
A4 Are the Ss willing to take more of less risks is the way I'd judge their success
That is really taking being a model or lead learner to heart! Love it https://t.co/SBB9i9RQgk
A4: not afraid to abandon ship when need to, sometimes the lesson just NOT going where it needs to
It is SO good! I even use it with my teacher-students! ♥️
Success or failure has to do with how teh student engaged, how the progressed and learnt through the activity
. Hoping that is part of our curriculum this yr. Any input would be greatly appreciated
https://t.co/fRB4FYd6fP
Love some community service projects to help drive this idea home.
A4. I created an app I use with students to reflect on their progress and experiences
A4 use failures as a success. If a student can tell me why it is wrong, then they have learned
A4: helping s to process defeat is key Listen but don't direct. Guide but don't dictate. Support but don't lecture.
A4: I always share how I was a learner that needed to persevere as it didn't come naturally
We had fascinating 8th grade experience w/mock govt; they saw process first-hand
a4) it's the face - Ss show learning with smiles, frowns of consternation & eyes that sparkle https://t.co/78xMbs2MlK
Has twitter always automatically added the hashtag to your tweet if you are searching that hashtag. Useful
Success isn't measured the same way 4 all Ss but as Ts knowing that a strategy worked for S builds possible pathways 4 more
Make sure you connect and engage with all of the amazing educators here today
A4: If the failure is with our teaching, then we take responsibility for it & tell S we stuffed up
A4 Are the Ss willing to take more or less risks is the way I'd judge their success
A4 You have conversations in a safe environment. Face to face, discussion forum, blogs, etc. Why? Why not? How? Next time?
A4. I think modeling risk taking and failure is key. Then you can reflect together.
. Interesting! do you use it on all assignments? is it well received by Ss?
I thought I was LOSING MY MIND last night! LOL
it was brilliant. Told lots of colleagues about it. Can always trust to get brilliant speakers
OK, thx Craig I see the questions NOW! I will answer on a different way, I hate exams & questions :( 1st during year & exam :(
Not enough emphasis is put on those assessment that we observe. Yet Ps they relate to them much better
A4) Reflection plays a huge role in progress, need to understand what happened, what can do diff for more progress/success
A4: get feedback from students directly
fast chat today gr8 to see so many educators coming together thank you
Hmm I think it does that on mobile for me. Never noticed on desktop! How's that storm coming?
Yes! My kiddoes love my Oops book where my mistakes go. They like fixing the errors! https://t.co/LQdoBA5DYi
A4. I think modeling risk taking and failure is key. Then you can reflect together.
Failure and learning how to respond to it is crucial for students. Q5 is coming in less than a minute!
Q5 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Can always have Ss assigned to tasks within project
Nah. Your mind is still there as sharp as ever Teresa
What a chat!@mrkempnz ! Sorry to miss the last part,gotta go prepare for my classes.thanks for a great Fri start!
A4: I model failure quite well. Setting a good example helps!
Start small at your school, then community, & branch out to something global. Simple to start.
First time I've seen it on desktop.
I'm hiding in a classroom with blinds down. But it sounds loud out there
Awesome, looking forward to checking it out. Good luck.
I kept trying to delete it....it kept coming back! LOL
Tell me more about the Oops book!
Haha! A man after my own heart
just like work! Collaboration on projects with real-world impact raises the stakes of fullfilment + meaningfulness
Thanks for stopping by! Great to connect Rizza!
A5: I have to honestly admit I know nothing about it
A5 10! I have been working on for over a year in both Australia and New Zealand.
Love the Oops Book idea! Please share more.
https://t.co/R9v1CbTNpD
Yes! My kiddoes love my Oops book where my mistakes go. They like fixing the errors! https://t.co/LQdoBA5DYi
A4. I think modeling risk taking and failure is key. Then you can reflect together.
My best personal learning has come from reflecting on failure. You need that context for it to hit home
A4. Success - Aha moments, applications, and connections Failure - lack of effort & laziness
A4: If we are talking about S 'failure', is there anything that can't be worked on? Celebrate success then work on the rest
know a little about from speaking with folks at haven't seen it here yet
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A5: 0! Totally new to me so keen to learn this evening
A5: 8 - I have seen it from and seen it in action in Sydney as part of in July
I'm headed to Amazon...right after this chat! TY for sharing it!
A5 Breakout EDU is a highlight in my classroom. The excitement, engagement and learning that it generates is amazing!
Q5: I'd say a 2/10. I know it is a group problem solving activity that is super engaging. Would love to know more.
I'm deliberately hiding in this classroom between classes so i don't have to go outside to get to my next class
Oh cool! Did you drop past our bus?
A5: 7. It came to my school late last year and is a huge hit w kids thanks to and among othrs
So sorry I am missing this, heading to next lesson. Looking forward to the archive.
a5 I have 3 kits and used them once
10-it's sweeping the state ! I've created a basic digital breakout and want to do more w/ & LPs
I just noticed it today; nice touch.
When students see the box with the locks, it can sometimes be hard to contain the excitement in students (and teachers!)..
Can’t ever go wrong with reflection! Have to teach/model that skill to some. So many methods available
I'm with ya. I've seen it. But that's it. https://t.co/aa4SNGQhzU
A5: I have to honestly admit I know nothing about it
A5 Have arrived at the end of last year, moving rooms so I didn't unpack it Ready to learn more
There was a question about the app I mentioned https://t.co/JrU1XSX1OM
it focuses more on creating strategies and reflecting on successes/ failures and next steps.
Great idea! Love to hear more about this book! https://t.co/EIiqK008Lg
Yes! My kiddoes love my Oops book where my mistakes go. They like fixing the errors! https://t.co/LQdoBA5DYi
A4. I think modeling risk taking and failure is key. Then you can reflect together.
, Choice on how to share their voice!
Introducing the teacher's Oops book! https://t.co/Xd6VpLH3YV
Sometimes Ts make mistakes. When I do? They go in a notebook that is "glammed up" & Ss get to work on the errors and fix me. :)
A5: Trying to get one into my school - it has a lot of scope to encourage collaboration & problem solving through games
Such a small word with so much power!
yes sir. Pretty engaging stuff
A5 My colleagues & I loved , can't wait to incorporate into classes as well as advisory for teambuilding& content!
Someone is always late ... Too busy making dinner ... Whoops. Mike from MD. EL LMS
A5 Never heard of it till tonight
A5 0/10 I was just intrigued by the chat! :)
Awesome! Get into those kits!
Hey members This is the a great idea for the coming year!
https://t.co/WxOMv5gpxs
Sometimes Ts make mistakes. When I do? They go in a notebook that is "glammed up" & Ss get to work on the errors and fix me. :)
Don't say never. It's difficult, not impossible.
Is it something you order? Create? One time use? Content?
Ahhh. I know it now. Didn't connect that with the name.
I'm trying to follow everyone--sorry if I miss someone!!
Any suggestions for opening week?
Thank you. Great question and I was about to ask!
Hope You Kids Ready For School 😂 🖕🏽
A5 Woohoo! I’m a 10! Stumbled on it on the web. Exploding in So much great collab and thinking!
so useful. It means those characters are already there as I am thinking up what i write
Nooo we don't make mistakes ...
mine are normally on video and get shared via social media. Teaches you to make less mistakes!
Better late than never! Welcome Mike!
hehe legend hopefully people will be connecting with you too
hehe legend hopefully people will be connecting with you too
what would you like to know? What I put together last year you can find at conquered.io. New version coming soon!
Yup. Also helps me with character count.
True. My mistake. It is harder to regain skills that have been discouraged as children.
Check it out! Love it! So many puzzles so little time!
A5 anyone have resources on I have to admit I don't know anything about it. What is it?
I don't know what it is but would like to know more
Thanks again for all of your great responses this morning. Our final question is coming in less than a minute!
Q6 coming up in 1 minute ………..
Have you got a starting point, please. Totally new to this
A5 The Facebook Group is amazing addition to your pln.
Thanks couldn't remember time
going to later this semester. Too many other activities to do
😂 I have had a Little suggest we my errors. Uhm. 😳
We got given that reminder by the DP to make sure you go to your class this morning. Immediate thought was, "who forgot?"
A5. I give myself a 5/10. My principal intrdcd edcamps 2 our faculty. I'm lrng tons from eductrs wrldwde
were you Waldo one night? Who was Waldo?& where is he now?
Q6 what would you do to have come to your classroom?
Digital one was created, series of challenging puzzles Ss solve, to "breakout" and unlock challenges
A6: By giving students the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and relaxed environment in a way that is 'normal' to them
A6 Games are great for feeding the natural desire of students to explore and problem solve.
A5 Helped set up 8 games this week. Using for 1st faculty meetings next week.
A6: Games bring learning alive when the children don't know they are learning. I have a feeling this extends this
the goal is for it to be more on Ss, easy for Ts, & visual data will open up a world of conversation
A6 When they're implemented intentionally. Games (like tech) should be driven by learning opportunities not for their own sake
A6 Games encourage competition AND collaboration, which I think is the magical combination for most of us. Balance!
A5 have students play against their own scores. Have students design their own games
A6: Probably has something to do with learning being fun and enjoyable. Who’d have thunk that might work?!
A6 With games, Ss don't always realize they are learning & healthy competition is a good motivator
A6 Kiddoes like games. It's a natural context for them. As simple as I Spy to more complex brain games or digital games.
It's easy to forget that it can be done. We tend to self limit based on neurology and society.
A5: I'm a below basic on this one who's yearning for proficiency.
A6 Games are a way to still be engaged in learning content, whilst also learning to work together, build empathy and solve!
A6: it helps bring the students' worlds to their learning
Yes, great resource & ton of info, ideas
I assume that Waldo hangs out with Carmen San Diego
Great challenging chat everyone! Have a wonderful evening!
A6. Games bring in excitement to learning & if Ss r excited then they r more likely to try harder and remember
Moved heaven and earth to jump into this morning! Looking forward to catching up! Ben from Vic, Aus
A6 it sends message that school can be a fun place to learn-
A6 Competition can be a healthy thing in a classroom! But not everyone wins. 😬
Thank you Donna. More summer playing for me!
Fun group! Loved learning and sharing. Have a great evening! ♥️
that's not a bad idea. Ss could then correct it (appropriately) Comedy show.
A3 Collaboration builds team spirit, makes synergy possible, teaches fair play and cooperation
A6) games open up a platform for spiral review and reinforcement in a way Ss enjoy Always a win/win
A6.In my STEAM Room we have Bee bots ,robotic lego,bloxels animation, little bits ,minecraft and maker space .Learning is fun
A6 Games are
- fun
- a
place you can work together
place to try ideas with no real consequence
place to be someone else
Q6: an element of competition can be useful and appropriate sometimes
A6. Games can provide engagement naturally.
A6. I use games to encourage oral language of ELL/ESL Ss...more willing to speak when the situation feels like 'playing games'
Great point about cognitive tools, hadn't thought about how that plays into games in education
Thank you! I am going to write a grant to bring it to my class!
Please help me thank for leading today's chat with me - Connect & follow him - he is a legend!
A6 Gamification allows Ss to develop decision making skills and teaches logical outcomes of choices
Involve your media specialist/librarian this year. We want to be involved. Really. We provide more than a planning break
She had us sign up & sent invite for GHO, very cool, shared screens & all
A6 Requires creative thinking! Opportunities to collaborate. It’s fun! Students cheering while they’re learning- yes please!
A6: creates a bit of excitement and competition. Kahoot works really well to get kids up and excited. https://t.co/k7IAoz96WD
Thank you both very much. Another fast paced and completely inspiring chat with great people
A6. I'm interested in the research being done. Gamification and badges might be the key to unlocking some Ss potential.
Thanks for stopping by Valerie! https://t.co/IwwLWQCJrn
Fun group! Loved learning and sharing. Have a great evening! ♥️
Thanks to both for a grand chat!
A5)It's engaging and creates classroom environment that keeps the kids wanting to come back for more! https://t.co/7K1yDzZL5U
great questions--made me think! wonderful conversation . Thanks all!
How young can the learners be? I teach 5-8 year olds...
A6 engagement and interest. Keep them guessing wanting to learn more. Games can do that.
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PLN for an inspiring chat. Time to put some energy into my opening week &
Thanks for having me guys! Would love to come back another time and dig even further with you all! https://t.co/BEEnAPfX6d
Please help me thank for leading today's chat with me - Connect & follow him - he is a legend!
Yes we do! https://t.co/L183wJJ3wi
Involve your media specialist/librarian this year. We want to be involved. Really. We provide more than a planning break
Can littles process through this? Mine are 5-8 years old...
A6 Effective games offer an environment for a safe place to trial and error combined with challenging fun!
Thanks Ian you rock https://t.co/asoZwKlrVB
Thank you both very much. Another fast paced and completely inspiring chat with great people
So many opportunities. Message me if you need some ideas or more info.
Thanks and for leading the way today has given me inspiration and new ideas. Thanks everyone!
thanks Lynne - see you next week
have a great weekend ahead
Thank you to all of you for stopping by this morning! Hoping you enjoyed the experience and learned something new!
great question Nick great job tweeting and out question Kemp
Love Thursday nights/Friday mornings. Always something new to think about. Great work
Glad to be back in the learning groove!
cool! Mystery solved! Nice to meet you again!
Thanks guys for another great international engagement.We learn so much from eachother.Its my new CPD
