#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday October 6, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#ditchbook
! Check in: name, location, role ... and fave superhero! (Bonus for a selfie w/a mask or cos…
https://t.co/VTGXuxifEJ
Global_Class_1
Oct 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Hey
#moedchat
#ditchbook
#atplc
Want to connect with teachers across the world? Sign up for
#globalclassconnect
https://t.co/gl20Ker698
Wilson9392
Oct 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT
#DitchBook
Alex Wilson
#DSU360
student Sioux Falls/ Madison SD
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Hi everyone! My name is Jenna Wilson. I go to Fresno State and I am a future teacher currently in my undergrad.
#DitchBook
#ci149
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Hi all! Dianne 4/5 T from soCal. Fav Superhero Batman or Wonderwoman, got to go retro
#ditchbook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Deadpool is by far my favorite.
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/Ee08hnWjkL
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Hi everyone! My name is Jenna Wilson. I go to Fresno State and I am a future teacher currently in my undergrad.
#DitchBook
#ci149
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT
@fsmisswilson
LOL ... We'll make that one your call! :)
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Craig, Texas, 1:1 Instructional Coach
#DitchBook
https://t.co/f2Rtd2cRWD
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hey,
#ditchbook
! Chantell from IN. Long time, no see. I've been kinda busy with this guy who made his debut 3 weeks…
https://t.co/GA05uFIZ4j
RasaConklin1
Oct 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT
@RasaConklin1
Superman!!
#ditchbook
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Todd Shriver, North White(IN) Tech Coach. Superman!!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hey all! Matt here,
#DitchBook
author from Indiana. Spiderman was an easy call for me!
https://t.co/UcUIxSyDsm
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Ready for
#ditchbook
! I'm a preservice t from Grove City College, and I (sadly) do not have any costumes in my room. But I like Iron Man!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
PS,
#DitchBook
crew: A bitmoji will suffice for your selfie if you can't track down a mask or costume! :)
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Ryan from IL
#STEAM
teacher and manager of campus tech
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Steve Rodgers...err...um... Actually it's Sean Fahey from Indiana. 4th grade teacher
#ditchbook
https://t.co/qwPrFOMX5P
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hey All! My name is Kassandra Casillas. I go to Fresno State & I am a future English teacher in the making. Also, I love BATMAN!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@Wilson9392
Hey Alex! Welcome!
#DitchBook
larkscience
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Erin, rainy WA, science, and I've loved him since the comic books.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/jVujbowOo6
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hello! Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area CA. Super pumped for
#Ditchbook
tonight =) Fav superhero is Jean Gray from X-Me…
https://t.co/7ke2ClCTE4
emosier3
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Good evening,
#DitchBook
! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist Lead Teacher and 6th Grade LA - Davenport, IA.....a Batman guy, if I must choose.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@fsmisswilson
Good to have you here, Jenna!
#DitchBook
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Matt, Gifted T/Tech Coach, South Carolina- Bracing for
#Matthew
#DitchBook
https://t.co/AMEyMW84ZY
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 9:58 PM EDT
It's not too late for Capt. America or
#DitchBook
chat
https://t.co/z5xBJVONo6
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@MViTDiTeach
No other way to go, Dianne!
#DitchBook
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/gCNzZlQcZF
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hey All! My name is Kassandra Casillas. I go to Fresno State & I am a future English teacher in the making. Also, I love BATMAN!
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO. I'm a sucker for superheros,
#ditchbook
, especially:
https://t.co/NUD3DHmYnu
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
how I feel about teaching in the future!
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/JtydSmKTZQ
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
totally thought it was Steve rogers
#DitchBook
😁
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
I was confused ... just didn't think it was really you, Sean! :)
#DitchBook
https://t.co/jwbrkmIc2u
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Steve Rodgers...err...um... Actually it's Sean Fahey from Indiana. 4th grade teacher
#ditchbook
https://t.co/qwPrFOMX5P
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Q1 is on its way ...
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: What's your classroom superpower? What superpowers do you want to empower your students with?
#ditchbook
https://t.co/FX4OQL4oQc
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@leadlaughlearn
That's the sweetest pic!
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Going
#greenlantern
tonight
#DitchBook
https://t.co/e0ijKLwb1x
LoyolaTechCoach
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Chrissy, MN, Wonder Woman! Her stamp comes out tomorrow!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Ohhhhh Underdog!!! Brilliant!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@MissKassie_C
Hey Kassandra! Great choice (
#DitchBook
AND Batman)!
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Rayna, MA, 5th grade and ITS, She-Ra Princess of Power is my go to super hero!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/z9dc9pCHUO
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
#DitchBook
https://t.co/tm9DYyIOKm
savedbyschnabel
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
I am Nicole Schnabel and a HS english teacher from NY! Late to the party but enjoying the
#DitchBook
concept!
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
Nicely done, Matt!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
👋👋👋 my favorite is Superman!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/BOf6BN9U8y
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@leadlaughlearn
THIS. This picture is amazing, Chantell! What a guy!
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:06 PM EDT
https://t.co/ipuLqh9x7K
#ditchbook
. Son & I last year
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I have the power to make tech work by just looking at it and using my finger to fix it
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
Great choice, Rayna! Hey, I get to see you in a couple weeks!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@leadlaughlearn
SOOOOOOO cute!!!!! I can't believe he is here already!!
#DitchBook
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: To see their future and know what it will take them to succeed.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@savedbyschnabel
We'll take you, Nicole!
#DitchBook
LoyolaTechCoach
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Q1 Sounds lame but positivity. I love finding the positive! Close second would be creating relationships.
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
yes
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: building positive relationships with students, I want Ss to be able to reflect and show evidence of their learning
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: I think my superpower is positivity! I hope my ss will have the powers of perseverance and perspective
#alliteration
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: On campus, I'm Tech Queen, want my Ss to be Prob Solving Superheros willing to risk it all w/o fear of failure
#DitchBook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
My cr power is the ability to connect material to the interest of every student.
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/m9mxC0H9Oo
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1: What's your classroom superpower? What superpowers do you want to empower your students with?
#ditchbook
https://t.co/FX4OQL4oQc
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
a1. My super power is the power of perception. I can see right through people. Blessing and a curse.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
I have so many favorite superheroes. TMNT, X-men, megaman, spider man...
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Thanks, Fam oing as Avengers for Halloween again this year. Hulk + Black Widow, + the boys Cap, Iron Man, and Thor!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: My superpower (on my best days): making class a safe place. Blogged about it:
https://t.co/mxDue1DDo9
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
Loved She-Ra!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1. I want Ss to feel like anything is possible and it is okay to make a mistake. Embrace that super power!
#DitchBook
emosier3
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1: Building strong replationships, laughing, and silly interjections to engage Ss and increase learning. Oh yeah, tech int, too!
#DitchBook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
I want my ss to think of learning in terms of their future career and change the way they see/do to fit that.
#ci149
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@emosier3
Humor is always great!
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@Ryan7Read
even though I'm an instructional coach, I feel like this most days. Troubleshooting
#ditchbook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1: hmmm I'd say my spower is pacing. I'm good at stringing activities together. Want Ss to have problem solving spower!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@DragomanoMath
Hey Kurt! Glad to have you here at
#DitchBook
!
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1 My classroom superpower is "absorbtion" I absorb the powers and genius of others to use in my own lessons.
#DitchBook
retrokitch
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
My superpower is perseverance whether it be with a tough student or tough lesson.
#NoGivingUp
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Q2 is coming!
#DitchBook
emosier3
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
Agreed! I love to laugh as much as the kids do! It makes the lessons more engaging and enjoyable!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1. Another super power is inventing activities on the fly based on Ss needs.
#DitchBook
RasaConklin1
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1 My power is being positive. I want Ss to have the power of reading,
#ditchbook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: I'm always finding new tools and ways to integrate technology into the classroom and make classroom management smoother.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
That's a good one to have, Misty!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A2. I also include Ps on this one
@jmattmiller
#DitchBook
We work as a team to support Ss in any way possible.
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
I wish I had more of the superpower of patience! We need to have it with students rather than just moving on to meet standards!
#ditchbook
messerlyk
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Kelly from TN A1: I can find a book for any aliterate kid who shows up in my classroom
#ditchbook
https://t.co/ChNeglDZjc
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@LoyolaTechCoach
not lame at all! Both are so VITAL to learning and the environment.
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 Literacy, among the most super of powers (as far as I'm concerned) for my Ss.
#ditchbook
retrokitch
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 My superpower is perseverance whether it be with a tough student or tough lesson.
#NoGivingUp
#DitchBook
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Jennifer Millsap, instructional technology, McGregor, Tx ..... Super Man (Costumes at the cleansers .....)
#DitchBook
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Krista, 5th grade teacher sneaking in for some
#DitchBook
time!! My superpower? Ability to cure hiccups!!
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
mega man...YES!!!
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1 My superpower was/is getting out of the way to provide Ss opportunities to DO! As much as we plan to, hard for Ts!
#DitchBook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@DragomanoMath
#GoDogs
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
This is a great power. Flexibility! Go with where the conversation takes the class!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/He1Z0vr7Z6
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1. Another super power is inventing activities on the fly based on Ss needs.
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@LoyolaTechCoach
It is tough. I am honest too which can sometimes drive people crazy when I just know things.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Yuuupppp I LOVE X-Men.
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A2 able to innovate and create Learning for everyone
#ditchbook
https://t.co/ihijzJOaiH
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Teachable moments!!! ❤️❤️❤️
#DitchBook
https://t.co/i4gO9gBENc
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1. Another super power is inventing activities on the fly based on Ss needs.
#DitchBook
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
I'm late. I need extra extra credit!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ToczTnjnao
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Drop the pacing guide
#DitchBook
RasaConklin1
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A2 Building relationships gets Ts and Ss closer.
#ditchbook
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Kinda lame but Definitely the power of indestructible connection with students!
#DitchBook
#ci149
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Jed gets 1,000
#DitchBook
points.
https://t.co/5xlo4HNnFf
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
I'm late. I need extra extra credit!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ToczTnjnao
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
Except when you tube video you want to show is blocked
#DitchBook
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
HS SS FROM kansas. Love Avengers at our house!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/oNejP3dNwm
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@JennMillsap
LOL ... we'll take that as an excuse, Jennifer! :)
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@MissKassie_C
All about building relationships!
#DitchBook
tishrich
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Tisha HS culinary teacher in SO OR jumping in late! How are ya
#DitchBook
?
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Someone give this guy extra credit ASAP!!
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/i9piN1oBNY
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
I'm late. I need extra extra credit!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ToczTnjnao
cybraryman1
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2 My Collaboration pg
https://t.co/h53AvN6k1C
#DitchBook
"Coming together-beginning. Keeping together-progress. Working together-success."
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
This also means admitting to Ss your own weaknesses.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
You got it, Jed! Well played!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/VRvFecSyjp
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
I'm late. I need extra extra credit!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ToczTnjnao
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
I NEVER would have thought of trying
#HyperDocs
without
@KarlyMoura
! Across the country, she helped me jump!!
#bettertogether
#DitchBook
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A2: Collaboration! Teachers as facilitators and students taking charge of their learning. Love Google Slides!!
#ditchbook
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1: always willing to try something new in class!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@coachschutte
Excellent pic Derek!
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
R2 If all parties on board w/ mission+vision of classrm/school/district, more is possible in less time. We have to be a team
#DitchBook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: Ss and Ts both learn from each other, and giving the Ss the "why" factor of a lesson makes this collaboration much easier!
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: We achieve more together because we bring different experiences and approaches. Where one needs help, another is strong!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@tishrich
Hey Tisha! Thanks for joining the party!
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: collaboration that encourages creative thinking produces great results. Everybody brings something to the table
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@zonie71
That was SUCH a fun GHO! You're a rockstar =)
#DitchBook
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Especially my weaknesses! must show I'm not finished learning and growing
#DitchBook
https://t.co/1pFndAeKfJ
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
This also means admitting to Ss your own weaknesses.
#DitchBook
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A2: Through Collaboration!! Student Centered learning is just as important! Involve your Ss!!
#DitchBook
#ci149
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
so not lame!
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/gmYK9CHTV6
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Kinda lame but Definitely the power of indestructible connection with students!
#DitchBook
#ci149
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Had a great, but very busy day today. Will check in as I can. Missing next week. :(
#DitchBook
https://t.co/6VQrZQ4JH4
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@cvWise
LOL excellent! I work with GREAT teachers and borrow/steal a lot of ideas =)
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Q3 is coming soon ...
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 Ts & Ss, at our best, we teach & learn from each other. (Was there a superhero called The Virtuous Cycle? There should be.)
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
Never done learning!
#DitchBook
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1: My classroom superpower is laughter. Get em laughin' and they will start learnin'!
#DitchBook
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1 empowering students to be critical thinkers.
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@JennMillsap
and creative ones too!
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: My Ss teach me new things daily, class needs to be team effort or Ss won't engage
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: being part of a team makes people more invested. When u care about the people u work with u strive to do better.
#ditchbook
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
Awww, thanks,
@KarlyMoura
! That was pretty awesome!
#DitchBook
LoyolaTechCoach
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 Many hands make light work. If we are moving in the right direction together how could we not be successful?
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Q3: Batman has the bat signal. How do you send for help when you are stuck or in need of new ideas?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/iyalDCTKKL
BarbaraGruener
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@mrdearybury1
And laughter is a resiliency bounce-forward skill!
#ditchbook
AssignmentHelpN
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
10 Promises of eLearning: Unrealized or Unrealistic ?
https://t.co/tRv8R2gtzw
#ditchbook
#moedchat
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
It all circles back to relationships! Excellent point!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/p933tawjf1
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: being part of a team makes people more invested. When u care about the people u work with u strive to do better.
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A3.
@twitter
is a wealth of answers when I need new ideas!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2 Relationships, empathy, compassion, honestly and hard work.
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@ToddShriver
That's a great superpower to have, some days it needs to be greater than others for sure
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
That would be a great name of a team of superheroes ... The Virtuous Cycle. Love it.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/KqDFfEtM4x
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 Ts & Ss, at our best, we teach & learn from each other. (Was there a superhero called The Virtuous Cycle? There should be.)
#ditchbook
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
I participate in Twitter chats after 10PM ET on a school night
#DitchBook
https://t.co/95HH5KsLfv
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Q3: Batman has the bat signal. How do you send for help when you are stuck or in need of new ideas?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/iyalDCTKKL
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: Google hangout instantly get help in house
#ditchbook
RasaConklin1
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Going to have to bail, Dinner!! See you next week.
#ditchbook
messerlyk
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 helping the family of learners succeed together by using ideas 💡 of all members
#serendipity
#tangentsleadtolearning
#ditchbook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: My wife got me addicted to Pinterest. I'm always starting or ending my days on there looking for new ideas!
#DitchBook
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2: Stronger together. Always. Sharing ideas. Nurturing creativity.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
Ha ... and it's an effective approach, right???? :)
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 I turn to my wonderful in district team of admins/techies/Ts and my PLN, especially
#inelearn
and
#DitchBook
, of course!
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 I made my own a while back with
@canva
.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/sph1brv2bi
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: PLCs, twitter, campus and district admin
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
Q3 I read through some of my favorite blogs & send out a cry for help on Twitter.
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: Get talking to your PLN and search the online world for ideas and resources! Lean on mentors and experienced Ts
#DitchBook
tishrich
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: collaboration is key! It's amazing what can be accomplished when we put our minds together!
#DitchBook
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: I open my door and walk into the hallway. Ask, ask, ask.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
There is NO shame in Pinterest for guys these days ... especially when it comes to education!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/X9xMwd9Y1J
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3: My wife got me addicted to Pinterest. I'm always starting or ending my days on there looking for new ideas!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3 I am SO thankful for my Twitter
#PLN
. I have sent out many "bat signals" &
#DitchBook
#TOSAChat
#hyperdocs
&
#TeamMDUSD
always answer
emosier3
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: I send help by joining in Twitter chats such as
#DitchBook
! It's amazing the knowledge and resources available! Co-Ts are great, too!
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: twitter chats for great PD. Collaborating with
@thewarsnak
for great ideas!
#DitchBook
burgessdave
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Hey! Look who is at our house for dinner tonight in San Diego!
@andreakornowski
!!!
#tlap
#scitlap
#DitchBook
…
https://t.co/bempJU4NIo
RasaConklin1
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3 I am always searching on the internet. I plan so much that I can always pull something out:)
#ditchbook
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: Never be afraid to ask others for help. I am always asking others about their success. We are in this together as educators!
#ditchbook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Love this "bat signal"! Bravo!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Sk0L8et79N
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 I made my own a while back with
@canva
.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/sph1brv2bi
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Always excited to learn from the
#ditchmaster
and his
#ditchbook
gang
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A3: Use Twitter!! Shine your EduChat help signal to other educators for advice and help will come!
#DitchBook
#ci149
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2 Ts & Ss make more learning happen together. Ts give Ss the tools and empower them and allow to make decisions and have choice
#DitchBook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Glad to hear that!!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: To get out of a rut ... -- Twitter. -- Great edu-blogs. -- Skype/GHO. -- My wife. (Not in that order!)
#DitchBook
tishrich
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2: teams had to make a yeast bread without instructions today & create something amazing! They did!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/6V5AopGS01
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: Twitter & my PLN, search of fav blogs, discussions w/coworkers
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Q2 by collaborating and connecting digitally
@KarlyMoura
&
@MicheleWagg
did more together than anyone of us could have done alone
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
This, Is, Awesome!!!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/JPOqdZ62SF
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A3 I made my own a while back with
@canva
.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/sph1brv2bi
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@burgessdave
@andreakornowski
@burgess_shelley
ok immensely jealous
#DitchBook
https://t.co/2kAJ1KhrHH
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: Twitter, awesome colleagues, supportive admin
#DitchBook
tishrich
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3: Twitter and voxer are my bat signals! My PLN always comes through for me!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
Q4 in one minute ...
#DitchBook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@MattJohnson10
lol got to love the West Coast...only 7 here.
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Apropos of your comment, did you catch this?
https://t.co/ouao0J6bcq
#ditchbook
messerlyk
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 Twitter PLN, Pinterest, colleagues at different schools who teach same or similar subject
#freshideas
#ditchbook
LoyolaTechCoach
Oct 6 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 Social media! Pinterest, youtube, twitter etc. A ton of knowledge out there just waiting for me! Plus my local crew!!
#DitchBook
massignmenthelp
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
How to study Mathematics
https://t.co/MyfYA03W0T
#ditchbook
#moedchat
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A4. What paperwork? We have paperwork?
#DitchBook
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: Twitter and conferences.
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@messerlyk
should join
@eduClipper
too
#DitchBook
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 - Peers, Twitter, Google, Pinterest,
#DitchBook
larkscience
Oct 6 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 Text the BFFs, walk across the hall, or tweet!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/oZCK0Dm8YN
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Q3: Batman has the bat signal. How do you send for help when you are stuck or in need of new ideas?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/iyalDCTKKL
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
a4. I do not sleep is how I deal with paperwork.
#DitchBook
I take it in strides and stay a week ahead to be honest.
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@fsmisswilson
Too bad we don't have teacher naps at school, I could use one tomorrow
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
@jmattmiller
@ringer
I forgot Pinterest! I go on pinning binges all the time!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4 Digitize what you can and learn to focus! Ask yourself "what's the purpose?" It may not be as important as it seems.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
That's a GREAT article. Used to think being a Pinterest user = turning in man card. No more!
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4 1. Make it digital with "GSuite for Edu" (new name 4 gafe) 2. Don't assign busy work 3. Do it ASAP!
#DitchBook
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Yes!
#ditchbook
emosier3
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4: Honestly, a Diet Pepsi and XM Radio. But, I take things in small chunks-Chip away little by little. Makes task less daunting!
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4: I am a firm believer in working ahead, using
#googledoc
and open gmail to keep moving
#ditchbook
https://t.co/RkwgmZblyg
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A4: Becoming more Ss centered and PBL cut down on paperwork to correct, Or at least until projects due. :)
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A4: being a preservice t, I don't have experince here! Looking forward to great ideas from
#ditchbook
and my PLN of awesome educators!
messerlyk
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A4: out of sight out of mind
#paperwork
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3: Administrators should be a great resource for help but I not sure how many Ts are comfortable doing that.
#DitchBook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A4: Assign less paper assignments. It's hard getting around this in math, but new tech tools are making it increasingly easy.
#DitchBook
craigklement
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A4: trying to stay on top of it as much as possible, also trying to use tech as much as possible to speed things up
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@fsmisswilson
Google Keep is a great tool!
#DitchBook
ohsoearly
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Hi
#DitchBook
A4 the answer is ditch book 📚
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
I love it!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@messerlyk
Ha ... yep! Sometimes we just need to put it out of sight!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: I actively fight against the evil powers of paperwork 2 find ways 2 let tech make it easier on Ts! It's a life missions.
#ditchbook
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: paperless!
#HyperDocs
for more student centered learning.
@KarlyMoura
#DitchBook
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: Move to technology!
@1988project
uses Google Slides to create one project as a group v PowerPoint which each kid submits.
#ditchbook
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
I keep hearing about Google Keep... loving Spaces - what's Keep??
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Ohhhhh go Aron!!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/wXc1BXf4Ip
ohsoearly
Oct 6 @ 10:22 PM EDT
Hi
#DitchBook
A4 the answer is ditch book 📚
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@MissKrupp
Don't assign WS just to keep them busy, those WS pile up!
#DitchBook
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4 great LMS is a start. Google Keep to stay organized
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@ohsoearly
Well done Aron!
#DitchBook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 Thanks to tonight's
#ditchbook
, I discovered my superpower: I can breathe under paperwork.
tishrich
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4: coffee...lots of coffee. Notice my coffee bar in back of classroom 😂
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ykmlG5hmDN
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4: Google Classroom
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A4 don't assign pointless "busy" worksheets and eliminating traditional HW has been a help for me!
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@JennMillsap
despite my use of G Suite and iCloud I have not used keep
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Yep. And sometimes, if the feedback is too old, kids can be indifferent to it.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/7y6gmC23h0
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
Depending. In what's in the stack, I might just throw it away & start over the next week. It's one way to get caugh…
https://t.co/xldBtwRLUV
ohsoearly
Oct 6 @ 10:24 PM EDT
That is all. Goodnight.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Of3UgyM60E
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
#gccedu
@nbutler912
there's lots of talk about tech tools during this chat...
#ditchbook
is the place to be!
https://t.co/boGpOWm0Ji
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: paperless!
#HyperDocs
for more student centered learning.
@KarlyMoura
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@coachschutte
YES! We just started using HyperForms in math and the workflow is even more doable and feedback is immediate!
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@zonie71
Keep=virtual sticky notes. But Careful! Keep is not a core App. Terms of service are not for Ss under 13!
#DitchBook
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4: Use apps like Socratic or google forms for Ss quizzes rather than paper ones!
#DitchBook
#ci149
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@brianrozinsky
Wow ... don't let that secret get out! :)
#DitchBook
larkscience
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4 1st: love my stationary/pens. 2nd: if I pick up a paper I must deal with it there and then.
#rules
#flow
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@tishrich
#DitchBook
https://t.co/KJEx6KWHIc
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
a5. Tough when you are so forward thinking and policies hold you back. I look for ways to comply yet work around. Gentle rebel
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@MViTDiTeach
That is great advice. Busy work just isn't worth it! Thanks for the tip!
#ditchbook
fsmisswilson
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@tishrich
that's your classroom? it's gorgeous!
#goals
#DitchBook
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
*Socrative!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/59X1Et0EjN
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4: Use apps like Socratic or google forms for Ss quizzes rather than paper ones!
#DitchBook
#ci149
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
.
@leadlaughlearn
Kinda like Spaces (not GAFE). Thanks!! Will have to check out!!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@coachschutte
Wait ... did you say HyperForms??? I am supremely curious, Karly!
#DitchBook
ohsoearly
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@rlfreedm
I love that Bowie song, "Gentle Rebel"
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A5 I know what
@jmattmiller
says in
#DitchBook
but I find myself often trying to "do it all". A new challenge or task is my kryptonite.
MissKassie_C
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
fight on!!
#DitchBook
#ci149
https://t.co/D6oZuYc69y
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A4: I actively fight against the evil powers of paperwork 2 find ways 2 let tech make it easier on Ts! It's a life missions.
#ditchbook
RemScience
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4: pt2 PBL Oh how I love watching Ss create. This week 6th grade made Egyptian houses.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zPDnmkJ1Bi
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Me too. They didn't like it & it just buried me. No winners w/ traditional HW
#ditchbook
zonie71
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@coachschutte
hyperforms???
#DitchBook
coachschutte
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
please share Hyperforms
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@coachschutte
It's and EPIC game-changer in math!!
#DitchBook
jmrentschler
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@zonie71
Here is what it looks like on mobile.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/CigbztS6dJ
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
You're not the only one. Just because I wrote it doesn't mean I don't still struggle with it! :)
#DitchBook
https://t.co/OmuB75VbkY
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A5 I know what
@jmattmiller
says in
#DitchBook
but I find myself often trying to "do it all". A new challenge or task is my kryptonite.
ToddShriver
Oct 6 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A5: Trying to always incorporate all new ideas instead of working and building on a few!
#ditchbook
brianrozinsky
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5 Assumptions. When I think I know more than I do about people or stuff, I weaken my position. Get stronger when I ask first.
#ditchbook
MistyMitchellm
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: right now my kryptonite is that I still don't have an office or classroom. Remodel still happening at my campus. 😳
#ditchbook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@jmattmiller
@coachschutte
DETAILS, please? Dying here!
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: Ps/Ts uncomfortable w/ change can be kryptonite, have to show them WHY what you do works, what's best for Ss
#DitchBook
Ryan7Read
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: being told: "why aren't you being like these other people and why are you writing books too and that it's my fault."
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Meet Google Keep, and six ways it can help schools
https://t.co/tnO0ZJIDLY
#DitchBook
MissKrupp
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@ToddShriver
I think I am going to have this kryptonite as well. There's just so much to be excited about!
#ditchbook
MattJohnson10
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A5: Forgetting I have limits and Learning to depend on my squad for rejuvenation
#DitchBook
https://t.co/kyQINPdv1T
rlfreedm
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@mrdearybury1
Jealousy is another one!
#DitchBook
DragomanoMath
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A5: Student behavioral difficulties. Refining my classroom management strategies and being more consistent will help!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Yep...me too! "SQUIRREL" effect! Lol
#DitchBook
https://t.co/trE2VMMGCY
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A5 I know what
@jmattmiller
says in
#DitchBook
but I find myself often trying to "do it all". A new challenge or task is my kryptonite.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
Ew ... no space stinks. It's a huge benefit to feel like you're at home and settled!
#DitchBook
JennMillsap
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A5 getting overwhelmed with the issues. When something you know can be great doesn't work.
#DitchBook
LoyolaTechCoach
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4 Lists! They help me get organized and prioritize.
#DitchBook
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
Oct 6 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Amen! And glitter (real AND imaginary) DOES relieve many stresses!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Kgd2Hk8hu6
mrdearybury1
Oct 6 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A5: Negative Nellies zap me, but I just carry around glitter & throw it on them. It makes me feel all better!…
https://t.co/XWiyo4ut7j