#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday August 22, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
...And we're on the air! Welcome to tonight's edition of
#5thchat
! Take a moment to introduce yourself and share a favorite ballpark treat.
participatechat
Aug 22 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#5thchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/bsl55664vz
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi
#5thchat
! Megan, 8th Science, Simmons MS in Oak Lawn, IL. Fav ballpark food is hot dogs!
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Ann from Colorado Springs, and I love Dippin' Dots!
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Woo hoo! Welcome to
#5thchat
, Ann!
In reply to @yenneam
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
#5thchat
is STARTING NOW! Hope you can chat with us!
#edchat
#education
#edtech
#tlap
#k12
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hi Ann! Welcome to
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:01 PM EDT
You a Sky Sox fan?
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In reply to @yenneam
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi
#5thchat
! Michael A. from Oak Lawn, IL. I'm a Tech Integration Specialist for
@Simmonsknights1
. Love eating/spitting sunflower seeds. :)
iowajonhuebner
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hello everyone! Jon, a 5th grade teacher from Iowa. Favorite ballpark treat has to be a good ole ballpark hotdog.
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NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Roman from Ontario, Canada. Teacher/Student success leader/Agent of Transformation. Great to check into
#5thchat
tonight! :)
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher at Westgate School in Arlington Hts., IL. Definitely love a traditional hot dog with mustard!
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Roman! So glad to have you runnign with us tonight!
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In reply to @NowakRo
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi Jon! Welcome to
#5thchat
!
In reply to @iowajonhuebner
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome, Jon! Glad you are here!
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In reply to @iowajonhuebner
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi, Paul! Thanks for letting us take over tonight!
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In reply to @PaulSolarz
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Paul! Thank you for letting us play in your yard tonight!
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In reply to @PaulSolarz
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Forgot my favorite ballpark treat. It would be popcorn. gluten allergies get the best of me lol
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Q1...coming up in a minute!
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Play Ball! "Batting Lead-Off".
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PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Thank YOU guys so much for taking the lead! Really appreciate it! :)
@_on11
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In reply to @megan_hacholski, @_on11
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Good evening! Ashley, 5th grade ELA/SS at
@hawkmavs
in
@dentonisd
. I could go for some stadium nachos right now!
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Can't go wrong with popcorn! Always a favorite.
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In reply to @NowakRo
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi Ashley! Glad you could join us here at
#5thchat
!
In reply to @aghankins, @hawkmavs, @dentonisd
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
#5thchat
Hi, Amanda from California, happy to have made it this evening!
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
You and me both! Welcome!
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In reply to @aghankins, @hawkmavs, @dentonisd
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A1: Play-doh, & the story behind it. A
#tlap
idea - I'll be using a Slidedeck from
@MsMarshallCMS
via
@KarlyMoura
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megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey, Amanda! Glad you're here!
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In reply to @JunTigTeacher
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hello! Amanda from SC sneaking in a little late.
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Yay! So glad you could join us for
#5thchat
. Q1 is up.
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi Amanda! Glad you made it!
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In reply to @purepedagogy
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Noah in Denver with Stackup. Mos def the giant hotdog.
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Play Ball! "Batting Lead-Off".
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megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi Noah! Thanks for stopping by
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1.1: Dist. put me in charge of the new MakerSpace for
@simmonsknights1
. Radically diff. than what I've been used to for 17 yrs.
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hi Noah! Welcome in!
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1:
#geniushour
Time to develop those entrepreneurs, engineers, poets, and activists!
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MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1: A first day
@breakoutEDU
to get to know the class and school
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joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1 always started with a team building project like spaghetti marshmallow towers! Building a collaborative culture came first.
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_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Play Ball! "Batting Lead-Off".
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iowajonhuebner
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Glad to be here tonight. Been busy the last few Tuesday nights so could not join chat.
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Yes! Ask "why?" Very
@JoyKirr
.
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yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A1:
#geniushour
Time to develop those entrepreneurs, engineers, poets, and activists!
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PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1 - I'll be doing the Play-Doh activity as well as our Marble Theory discussion on the first day to level "the playing field".
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Great answer! Sounds like a
#whatsyourwhy
, also! Raising the future in our classrooms.
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
My favorite! Welcome to
#5thchat
!
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @breakoutEDU
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Excellent! Glad you're here, Joanna!
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Check in with
@megan_hacholski
. She has a bag full of ideas for
@breakoutEDU
.
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @breakoutEDU, @megan_hacholski, @breakoutEDU
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1.2: Most of my time, in the past, was spent assisting in the classrooms. Now teachers come to me. Pioneering again!
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1 - Doing Responsive Class with Morning Meeting etc. It's really helping to build our class team this year.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Looking forward to implementing "Family" meetings with my 8th graders this year!
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Thanks! a little late, but happy to be here!
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @breakoutEDU
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
#LearnLAP
has a ton of terrific first week ideas...and for the rest of the year as well.
#5thchat
In reply to @PaulSolarz
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Looks like a lively crew tonight! Can't wait to see the ideas!
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brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: at my school, our first 'activity' will be a week long family groups working on developing school culture using strong smart.
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whispermode
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Matthew, 4/5 Combo in a
#PBL
classroom
@SanMarcosTigers
- San Diego - A
@RedSox
Fenway Frank or Clam Chowder
#5thchat
#RedSoxNation
#YNWA
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: Excited to share with new 5th graders their online reading home runs from Summer chromebook pilot
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Bryn, this sounds amazing!
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In reply to @brynmw
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
So happy you could make it! Better late....
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @megan_hacholski, @breakoutEDU
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Welcome, Matthew! Thanks for joining
#5thchat
!
In reply to @whispermode, @SanMarcosTigers, @RedSox
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. I'm all about more Genius Hour Projects. Giving students the lead on their learning. Even have a friend trying it.
@mr_meighen
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @mr_meighen
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. Being in the zone of totality on day 3...we built a unit around the eclipse, w/ a getting to know you based on the below quote
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
FAMILY! Such a key ingredient that most of our kids are missing. Happy you are adding it in!
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brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A1: at my school, our first 'activity' will be a week long family groups working on developing school culture using strong smart.
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. I'm all about more Genius Hour Projects. Giving students the lead on their learning. Even have a friend trying it.
@mr_meighen
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Q1: Play Ball! "Batting Lead-Off".
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megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Such a great idea to help flip your classroom! Give Ss the power.
#5thchat
In reply to @NowakRo, @_on11, @mr_meighen
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q2: Let's go to the 2nd Inning! Be careful...don't argue with the ump.
#5thchat
massignmenthelp
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
8 Ways to Definitely Get Admission in Harvard University
https://t.co/cDChpVJWTj
#edulive
#2ndaryELA
#5thchat
AssignmentHelpN
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
This is Why Project Based Learning is the Future of Classroom Teaching
https://t.co/DO1t8BT1wO
#edulive
#2ndaryELA
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Love that quote! Especially on the picture.
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Keep us posted! Would love to support you in your Chromebook rollout.
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q2: Let's go to the 2nd Inning! Be careful...don't argue with the ump.
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Thanks Michael! So much to do & so little time!
#5thchat
#LearnLAP
In reply to @_on11
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. I also take a lot of time doing various activities to know my students. Each student teaches me one skill/passion. I learn.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Definitely check in with
@JoyKirr
or read
#ShiftThis
, if you haven't already. Filled! with great stuff.
#5thchat
In reply to @NowakRo, @mr_meighen, @JoyKirr
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1-
@ORoberts409
and I used play-doh as intro activity.Also, all 5th Ss helped develop and vote on norms for all to follow.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A2: Re-design the use of blogging. Started & stopped very quickly last yr due to lack of planning. Learned through failure.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Now THAT is incredible. Think I could learn 105 new skills this year?
#5thchat
In reply to @NowakRo
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
#5thchat
mrsbranchk
Aug 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A1: Start building relationships before the 1st day. Send post cards, go on home visits, text parents, build a social media page.
#learnlap
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Each T takes a 'lesson' around our values (respect, empathy, valiant effort, imagination, responsibility), our RIVER theme.
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Can't wait to try it out this year!
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins, @ORoberts409
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:11 PM EDT
One of our Ts,
@JamesHeniff
, made a trek to Carbondale to report in for us. Got drone footage!
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1. Being in the zone of totality on day 3...we built a unit around the eclipse, w/ a getting to know you based on the below quote
#5thchat
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Mi Mascara Project- Ss decorate masks inside & out. Outside: what they enjoy/confident about. Inside: fears, disappointments
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches, @_on11
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A2: Re-design feedback - want more blogging and video/audio recordings
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
What a powerful lesson.
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In reply to @kscottburgess, @joannavrteaches, @_on11
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Agreed - this is a big goal of mine.
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I want to do this!
#simmonslearns
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. I also take a lot of time doing various activities to know my students. Each student teaches me one skill/passion. I learn.
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2- Going to redesign how we used digital portfolios. I would like to see Ss develop Google Site to showcase their work this year.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Love this project so much! Great way to mix up my same old "I am" poem activity!
#5thchat
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Mi Mascara Project- Ss decorate masks inside & out. Outside: what they enjoy/confident about. Inside: fears, disappointments
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches, @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@CoriOrlando1
and her
#bloggingsupportgroup
to the rescue!
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @CoriOrlando1
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2: This is my 2nd year as principal and I'm getting rid of bathroom passes at lunch. They're just.....icky. And don't build trust
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Starting digital portfolios this year!
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
Love this!
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aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1-
@ORoberts409
and I used play-doh as intro activity.Also, all 5th Ss helped develop and vote on norms for all to follow.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Brilliant! Great tool to make that happen! Please feel free to share. We would like to do the same.
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2- Going to redesign how we used digital portfolios. I would like to see Ss develop Google Site to showcase their work this year.
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2. Giving too many restrictions when letting Ss take the lead. Stop trying to steer them in a direction. Help them create THEIRS.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q2: Let's go to the 2nd Inning! Be careful...don't argue with the ump.
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2 throw out whatever didn't work, unless you didn't give it time to really get going. Some ideas don't work the first time!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q2: Let's go to the 2nd Inning! Be careful...don't argue with the ump.
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: Trying to throw out a rigid schedule and give a menu of work options to help them meet their goals. It's hard!
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2: Starting small w new ideas. Work the out the growing pains w one class, not all students
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
This mindset is everything.
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In reply to @NowakRo
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
That is awesome!! It was an amazing experience. We focused on the sounds, sights, feels...not so much logistics...that comes later
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @JamesHeniff
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A2 - Struggled with writing last year & will be fully implementing
@WriteSteps_
this year. Want more immediate feedback & revision.
#5thchat
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:14 PM EDT
That is so cool. I'd love to hear the students talk about their work on this.
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @joannavrteaches, @_on11
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Letting go can be so rewarding!
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Hey
@NowakRo
is making his bid for the HOF tonight in the 2nd Inning! I love hearing this guy tweet!
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 Redesigning Genius Hour because last year was my first year with it. Tweaking it to suit our needs.
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I have failed countless times with my ideas. I am always learning. It is the most important part. And sharing my failures.
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
whispermode
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: We began day 1, minute 1, with
@breakoutEDU
focused on
#DesignThinking
-then empathize w/our community to solve a pblm
#rm222
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Literally just laughed out loud in a coffee shop. This is almost exactly how I laid out my schedule. Great minds think alike. Lol
#5thchat
In reply to @PaulSolarz, @_on11
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Did someone say blogging???
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Follow up with him later. Incredible dude. One of my favorite teachers.
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy, @JamesHeniff
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q3: Time for the 3rd Inning. Get ready for some "High Heat"!
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
What a great idea!
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In reply to @NowakRo
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q3: Time for the 3rd Inning. Get ready for some "High Heat"!
#5thchat
ORoberts409
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q2: I want to design the way I have students set goals and self-reflect. Trying
#Flipgrid
to reflect about problem solving.
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Nice Ashley!!!! Kindred spirits! :)
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins, @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
That's awesome! Thanks for keeping an eye on the process and making the necessary adjustments. Kids will thank you.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2 Redesigning Genius Hour because last year was my first year with it. Tweaking it to suit our needs.
#5thchat
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Did someone say failure??
#failforward
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
First
#flipgridfever
sighting in
#5thchat
tonight!
@Flipgrid
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A3: Love the Choreographed Chaos hook, need to work that in. Kinesthetic hook, always. Want to try using Interior Design hook more.
#5thchat
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Next week...
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
HI CORI! Read her blog if you get the chance.
@CoriOrlando1
is a great mind in education!
#5thchat
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Did someone say blogging???
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Those sound amazing, and I will have to look them up.
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3: Gamification is a big hook for me - a big storyline has lots of hooks!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Can't go wrong with
@Flipgrid
. Loaded with fun add-ons to make learning fun. Check out my friend,
@JoyceBronwyn
from Australia!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Starting a badging system this year, hoping it'll hook them!
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3. I am all about music, dance, riddles, acting. Step outside the box, get kids excited. Once was Napoleon Dynamite for 1/2 day.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q3: Time for the 3rd Inning. Get ready for some "High Heat"!
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3: Huge fan of call + response. Also weird classroom jobs like diff kids assigned ways of celebrating each other
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@jpatter222
Napoleon!
#5thchat
In reply to @NowakRo, @jpatter222
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3: This year I really need to do more to embrace loud and messy learning. Movement, music, and drama are all ingredients to add.
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3 - I have some fun tech gadgets I'll break out for different hooks: strobe light, color LEDs, police siren, disco ball. Shhh! ;)
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@_on11
This sounds right up your alley!
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore, @_on11
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3: Great 'hook' was when we had too much snow/ice. Ss asked Qs on why salt melts ice. Two weeks of scientific progress. Ss driven
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3: We use
@Emergenetics_
to help our kids identify thinking and behavior preferences. Empowering and empathy building!
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I'm a big fan of call/response, too. I like to change them up a bit to keep the kids hooked.
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
This is one of my dreams, too! Trying to take the leap!
@MrHebertPE
is a big inspiration.
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @MrHebertPE
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Hack Stacks.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Starting a badging system this year, hoping it'll hook them!
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2. I am in a totally different subject and grade level so Ill be revising and "borrowing" alot
#5thchat
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Ahh shucks...I don't know about that, but thank you ❤️👊🏼
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Can you share some of your best?
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Video of this great event?!?
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3. I am all about music, dance, riddles, acting. Step outside the box, get kids excited. Once was Napoleon Dynamite for 1/2 day.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q3: Time for the 3rd Inning. Get ready for some "High Heat"!
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A3 loved to use
@aurasma
Students interviewed each other and then used AR to bring it to life.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q3: Time for the 3rd Inning. Get ready for some "High Heat"!
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A3 - Might jump into a costume or two when appropriate as well. Always looking to have some fun & grab attention in the classroom!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Made that shift last year, and it was kind of nice to have some freedom to "start over!"
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
That's my hope. Also frees up our noon hour supervisors to, you know, supervise.
#5thchat
In reply to @PaulSolarz
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Q2:Throw out: Khan Academy as a mandatory weekly math assignment. Tweak: use of
#Playlist
protocol I learned from
@cultofpedagogy
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @cultofpedagogy
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
It is amazing! Also check out
@Slapshot99
@tishrich
@PhysEdDepot
@mrmatera
and
#xplap
chats, tons of support and great ideas!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @MrHebertPE, @Slapshot99, @tishrich, @PhysEdDepot, @mrmatera
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
You would love,
@JamesHeniff
. You both sound very much alike. Probably one of my most favorite teachers from
@Simmonsknights1
.
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3 - I have some fun tech gadgets I'll break out for different hooks: strobe light, color LEDs, police siren, disco ball. Shhh! ;)
#5thchat
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
That. Is. Awesome. Please share the amazingness.
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A3 - I have some fun tech gadgets I'll break out for different hooks: strobe light, color LEDs, police siren, disco ball. Shhh! ;)
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I second that. Everyone needs to follow
@JamesHeniff
!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @JamesHeniff, @Simmonsknights1, @JamesHeniff
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A3- Going to hook them w/ their own interests--makes knowing my Ss a priority!! Also modeling my writing so they want 2 write more.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:21 PM EDT
YAAAA! What's up,
@kscottburgess
! Welcome back, my friend.
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @cultofpedagogy, @kscottburgess
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q4: 4th Inning! It's time to build a self-care plan to help you (and your team) "Avoid the Disabled List".
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q4: 4th Inning! It's time to build a self-care plan to help you (and your team) "Avoid the Disabled List".
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Adding all of them after this fast paced chat!
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @MrHebertPE, @Slapshot99, @tishrich, @PhysEdDepot, @mrmatera
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Cool. I haven't used
@Aurasma
with elementary, but would love to try.
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches, @aurasma, @aurasma
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Love playlists! Any good resource links to share with someone trying to learn from others' awesomeness?
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @_on11, @cultofpedagogy
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
You all are doing amazing! This is so much fun! So many brilliant people all in the same location. Thank you all!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4: No work at home. Maintain balance by practicing immersion in classroom & at home.
@mrs_norkus247
is my person for this!
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A3. I'm gonna stuck eith my Disney days but perhaps add a costune or two...nothing says fun like a Disney spoof & poor singing
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4. I have amazing friends.
@MrCoachEli
@mr_meighen
@michelelkelly
@cathwilliams05
@TechNinjaTodd
@bmilla84
@lauriesmcintosh
PLN!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q4: 4th Inning! It's time to build a self-care plan to help you (and your team) "Avoid the Disabled List".
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
- Hocus Pocus, Everybody Focus. "Waterfall?" "Shhhhhhhhh!' doing hand motions, and "California Waterfall!" "Shh!"
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
I need more Disney in my classroom!
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Ha! Got to keep them in line.....oh wait. It was for students. They'd return them to me all wet...'I found this, Mr. Williams'
#5thchat
In reply to @bcargnel
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4 - Exercise built into the school day (w/my kiddos), early evenings free from distractions/obligations, family time scheduled.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4.1: Looking forward to being more reflective this year and doing some blogging w/the help of
@CoriOrlando1
.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4 Keep a "Good News Folder" with positive emails, notes, etc. So helpful on rough days to review others telling you you're great:)
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Exercise with the Ss is a great idea!
#5thchat
In reply to @PaulSolarz
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4 - Too late! The whole school is already sick, and I caught it today! =)
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4- Going to allow myself grace as I implement new curriculum and know when to call it a night.
#SleepMatters
#TiredMama
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4: Balance. Out of school on time to walk the dog, play the piano, decompress. Work after dinner.
@MrsEschler
- help?
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Time with family is so important. Need to make up for that tommorow w/our team. Rough transition before
#5thchat
. :(
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4 - Exercise built into the school day (w/my kiddos), early evenings free from distractions/obligations, family time scheduled.
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4: Making sure to have a good work/life balance
@BowerCharbow
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A4 - Seriously, I take 1 day of rest every week. No work, no thinking about work. It really helps.
#5thchat
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A4: Making sure I use my time wisely, so I don't stay at school too long.
@JanineClose
will help me!
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I change the words to the song based on disney music and sing and dance...mainly embaress myself, BUT they remember the words
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Thank you for tagging an accountability partner. :)
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam, @MrsEschler
CoriOrlando1
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Yup!!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
My first year teaching (EVER), I wrote a lab safety song to the tune of "Call Me Maybe."
@_on11
even helped me film a music video!
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy, @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A4.2: Our Drama Fam helps to keep me "between the guardrails", as well. Having
@megan_hacholski
working behind the scenes is a win.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
So true! It's so easy to get knocked off base by distractions. Maximize time.
#5thchat
In reply to @brynmw, @JanineClose
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Wow, that's a big one. I can start talking to friends, and then I waste all my time!
#5thchat
In reply to @brynmw, @JanineClose
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Once again...we got in so much trouble for that. I'll have to find the footage. Those kids are all grown up now. :(
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:25 PM EDT
My first year teaching (EVER), I wrote a lab safety song to the tune of "Call Me Maybe."
@_on11
even helped me film a music video!
#5thchat
In reply to @purepedagogy, @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q5 in 1 minute!
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A4 stay positive, avoid negative people, have an "I can do that" attitude, and when the work day is over, leave it! Rest and relax.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q4: 4th Inning! It's time to build a self-care plan to help you (and your team) "Avoid the Disabled List".
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q5: You have made it to the 5th Inning. Great work! Before we go any further, we must talk about "Walk-Up Music".
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q5: You have made it to the 5th Inning. Great work! Before we go any further, we must talk about "Walk-Up Music".
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
YES! All of what Joanna said. :)
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A4 stay positive, avoid negative people, have an "I can do that" attitude, and when the work day is over, leave it! Rest and relax.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Q4: 4th Inning! It's time to build a self-care plan to help you (and your team) "Avoid the Disabled List".
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Love everything
@cultofpedagogy
does! Had her as one of 1st guests on
#EdTechNow
podcast
https://t.co/vTOiMwrfyD
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @_on11, @cultofpedagogy, @cultofpedagogy
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5: 'Gangsta's Paradise.' Can I say that? No? Ok...then 'Heart of a Champion.' Credit to
@StLWichert
for the re-intro to that one.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Definitely am going to follow!
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore, @kscottburgess, @cultofpedagogy
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5 - For some reason, every time I hear "Happy" by Pharrell, I can't help but be happy! Might need to play that before Ss arrive!
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5 Don't laugh but I actually wear earbuds and play Happy....then I play it as the kids come in the room
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q5: You have made it to the 5th Inning. Great work! Before we go any further, we must talk about "Walk-Up Music".
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5.1: I grew up listening to this:
https://t.co/ophZcjmAAz
at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. 4 days a week, going to shows.
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Oh I dance around the room, using my chair to glide "gracefully" leg extended, toe pointed. I have also changed up some pop hits
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Who da what now? Heart of a Champion? Shoutout to
@StLWichert
? Oh boy!
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @StLWichert, @StLWichert
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5: gotta have faith! But that might just be in my head. Obviously not the theme from titanic.
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
What a FUN question! I'm going to go with Try Everything by Shakira!
https://t.co/gGde0jYqfV
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5: Fort Minor - Remember The Name
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5: Alexa helps me-Mr. Blue Sky now after GofGalaxy2.
#IamGroot
Some days Hall of Fame, some days Raining Tacos. Depends on mood!
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A5 - Eye of the Tiger. Because I have the nickname Jungle Tiger among tchrs at my school and now the song gets stuck in my head.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A5: This is waaaay dated (2010), but gave ss their own walkup songs and made this tutorial vid
https://t.co/FugdYFKF85
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A5. Can't stop the feeling. Love my job, my craziness, my kids. All about fun. Now to find someone to dance with lol
#5thchat
@mr_meighen
:)
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Q5: You have made it to the 5th Inning. Great work! Before we go any further, we must talk about "Walk-Up Music".
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
You might not like my A5.2. :(
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
What?! I want a cool nickname!
@_on11
get on that. And work on our handshake.
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher, @_on11
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Okay, that is pretty awesome.
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4. I work hard & play hard. Lots of water & sleep if my littles allow
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A5.2: Actually this:
https://t.co/UZyj7f7Dkq
. NIV, "I may have lost the battle but I'm winning the war." Amazing breakdown at 1:18.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
THIS IS AWESOME! Hahahahahaha! Thanks for sharing.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A5: This is waaaay dated (2010), but gave ss their own walkup songs and made this tutorial vid
https://t.co/FugdYFKF85
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Yeah, we had a staff meeting one time that got... interesting. So now Jungle Tiger is my thing. =)
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @_on11
brynmw
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Love that. Having students find their own energizing song.
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
:/
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @JunTigTeacher
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:32 PM EDT
This is a great idea!
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore, @_on11
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Glad you like:)
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A5-I would gladly walk up to any song by my boy Bruno--maybe Treasure would be a good fit.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:33 PM EDT
It's incredibly brilliant. Would love to hear the "what" and "why" for each. Great thinking activity. May do this Thursday.
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @StackupScore
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q6: Inning 6! A perfect time to "turn two". What are you planning on bringing back again in 2017?
#5thchat
joannavrteaches
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Good night to you all! Happy first week or so back at school!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
You all are doing great! 6th Inning is here!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q6: Inning 6! A perfect time to "turn two". What are you planning on bringing back again in 2017?
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Thank you for being here tonight,
@joannavrteaches
!
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches, @joannavrteaches
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us, Joanna!
#5thchat
In reply to @joannavrteaches
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A6: Periodic Table of Reality TV. Need to put limits on what shows Ss can choose & tighten up criteria, but otherwise - it's gold.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A6 - My math block - Number Talks, Supporting Standards Time, CGI / Lesson, and games for fluency. It works really well.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
This is AMAZING! What a great way to engage kids!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A6: Periodic Table of Reality TV. Need to put limits on what shows Ss can choose & tighten up criteria, but otherwise - it's gold.
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A6: A maker challenge of building a tiny house!
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A6. I let them choose a book to read and a way to show me their learning. Give them voice and choice. I learn. Kids are powerful.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q6: Inning 6! A perfect time to "turn two". What are you planning on bringing back again in 2017?
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I'm totally doing maker challenges this year.
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill
whispermode
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A2: I find it's important to let go of things you've invested time in that don't work- case in point: QQCReading groups of 2
#5thchat
#rm222
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
This activity was brilliant! Please post some footage from
@WeVideo
. "I LOVE NICKLEBACK!" I'll never forget that.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A6: Periodic Table of Reality TV. Need to put limits on what shows Ss can choose & tighten up criteria, but otherwise - it's gold.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A6: Anything can be made better w/
@scratch
, + I hope
@megan_hacholski
will bring back the Reality TV version of the periodic table.
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
One tip I suggest is having twice as many songs as kids so that nobody feels they got a "leftover"...all the songs are awesome:)
#5thchat
In reply to @brynmw
ORoberts409
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A2: I am using
@Flipgrid
for students to self-reflect and set goals.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
It all started because I almost failed high school chemistry. I asked Megan if we could make it relevant.
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Love maker challenges!
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
HAHAHAHA! Awesome! Details, please!
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A6: A maker challenge of building a tiny house!
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Go for it!
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski, @kmwilliams35, @_on11
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A6: Flipped math, compacting/telescoping so they move at their own pace. Lots of small group, math talk. Messy but so amazing!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
So true. *Tips cap to
@NowakRo
*
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A6. I let them choose a book to read and a way to show me their learning. Give them voice and choice. I learn. Kids are powerful.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q6: Inning 6! A perfect time to "turn two". What are you planning on bringing back again in 2017?
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A6. I have done a video, oral test. Enough with the papers and pencils. I want Ss to learn to express themselves & thoughts.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Love that! More math talk, more small group instruction is the way to go in my opinion.
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A6- Looking forward to American Revolution unit. Excited to use
@jedikermit
ideas from
#PlayLAP
. It will be a hit with the boys!
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A6: We're bringing back Pinwheels for Peace but we'll create & reflect on them in class instead of sending home to do alone.
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
watched Tiny House Hunters had some rules (build to scale, keep track of costs, 800sq ft) and built w/cardboard so cool!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Can you explain more? This sounds wonderful.
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: It's the 7th Inning. Take some time to stretch...and develop THREE short term goals.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Sounds a little like what I say, "There's more to life than papers and PowerPoints."
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A6. I have done a video, oral test. Enough with the papers and pencils. I want Ss to learn to express themselves & thoughts.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: It's the 7th Inning. Take some time to stretch...and develop THREE short term goals.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Last year, my colleague and I reenacted the Boston Tea Party. It was amazing. The kids took it so seriously
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins, @jedikermit
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7: Set up system to track Ss feedback. Run badging system w/ integrity. Assert myself as a leader.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Details? Can you share more? This looks awesome! Perfect for today.
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7: Timely and meaningful feedback. Update class site w assignments same day. Respond to ss emails same day.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Doing this. Don't know how or when, but I'm doing this. Hahahaha!
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:39 PM EDT
watched Tiny House Hunters had some rules (build to scale, keep track of costs, 800sq ft) and built w/cardboard so cool!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7. One: make it all about Ss voice/choice Two: make it all about fun (learning is fun) Three: Collaborate (model what I say)
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: It's the 7th Inning. Take some time to stretch...and develop THREE short term goals.
#5thchat
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A6: Socratic Seminars and AVID Tutorials
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
The
#badgechatk12
community is a great place to get support w Badges effort!
#5thchat
In reply to @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A7.1: By listening to other people's problems, we offer them an opportunity to grow in leadership.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Drama Hook! Love it!
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher, @aghankins, @jedikermit
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Check in with
@Stuczynski_ELA
. She's done several and has mastered the process. Love watching and learning from her classes.
#5thchat
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A6: Socratic Seminars and AVID Tutorials
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A7.2: So many ideas abound, but some of the best come from the most reserved and from those living on the fringes of the class.
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Ss make a pinwheel to share how they are peacemakers. We plant on Sept 21, Intl Day of Peace. Details here.
#5thchat
https://t.co/SbgaABs8GZ
In reply to @_on11
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A7: Maker Challenges, use Give Me Five, student made breakout
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Three home runs. That's why
@NowakRo
is an allstar.
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7. One: make it all about Ss voice/choice Two: make it all about fun (learning is fun) Three: Collaborate (model what I say)
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: It's the 7th Inning. Take some time to stretch...and develop THREE short term goals.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A7 - Become better at
@ResponsiveClass
, get my kids well organized using AVID strategies, and tweak my NGSS science lessons.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A7.3: Spent this summer reading
#tlap
with our staff, left feeling inspired to be provide the best to everyone, daily.
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A7- Make it to Friday in 1 piece. Stay on track for this week's UoS sessions. Fine tune procedures so Ss are well-oiled machine.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Student made breakout? I think we have hit a new level of challenge,
@megan_hacholski
!
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A7: Maker Challenges, use Give Me Five, student made breakout
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A7: Gamify, playlists, weekly kid conferences.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I will definitely get more consistent with my kid conferencing this year.
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Check out what
@MrHebertPE
is blogging about. Either that, or read his blog. It's pretty great!
#5thchat
In reply to @yenneam, @MrHebertPE
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A7: A small goal at
https://t.co/XZ6xqAjWFO
is to help school leaders give Ts CEU time for "assigned" readings in PLCs
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Give a lock to a group of Ss and let them make the Q, put them together for a full one!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q8: You have made it to the 8th Inning. Time to be great, or be Bartman *sigh*. Proceed with caution,
#5thchat
.
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@megan_hacholski
I've written about my school's Pinwheels celebration here:
https://t.co/mB5Hvskj98
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @megan_hacholski
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q8: You have made it to the 8th Inning. Time to be great, or be Bartman *sigh*. Proceed with caution,
#5thchat
.
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Just got home from a last-minute mattress purchase so I'm going to jump in now anyway!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Andrea! My hero!
#5thchat
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Just got home from a last-minute mattress purchase so I'm going to jump in now anyway!
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A8: Thanks to
@afortiermath
, want to do a whole school lip dub to go with our PBIS theme. Need to work out the details!
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Love this question!!!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Yay! So glad you're here!
#5thchat
In reply to @KalchbrennerELA
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
She's so awesome. I love
@afortiermath
. She is so smart and loves math.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A8: Thanks to
@afortiermath
, want to do a whole school lip dub to go with our PBIS theme. Need to work out the details!
#5thchat
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: SMART goals, but with a twist and more accountability all year.
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A8: I want to start a ukulele band. Just kind of nervous about how that'll work, don't want to exclude anyone. Crazy?
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A8.1: Our audio equivalent of fan interference, "The Pulse", is being brought back out of moth balls soon. Broadcasting excellence!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
I think
@PaulSolarz
hooked us up with some info a while back. Would be nice to get that into play.
#5thchat
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6: SMART goals, but with a twist and more accountability all year.
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A8. Crazy ideas about books, conferences, videos...I have no limits. Started international collaborations.
#bekindEDU
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Q8: You have made it to the 8th Inning. Time to be great, or be Bartman *sigh*. Proceed with caution,
#5thchat
.
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
So AWESOME!
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A8: I want to start a ukulele band. Just kind of nervous about how that'll work, don't want to exclude anyone. Crazy?
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A7. Get to know my quietest S as well as my most outgoing
#5thchat
hilbarron3
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A7: Listen more than talk, paraphrase, paraphrase, paraphrase, ask more questions to push thinking forward
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: It's the 7th Inning. Take some time to stretch...and develop THREE short term goals.
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A8: No grades, just feedback....I would love to do this!
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Terrific goal! How do you plan on bringing this into fruition?
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A7. Get to know my quietest S as well as my most outgoing
#5thchat
FoleyKev
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Kevin here a Teaching Principal with Ireland s first and only School STEAM Room
#ruraledchat
#5thchat
#steam
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
That's my dream! Right,
@BatkiewiczK
?
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @BatkiewiczK
kscottburgess
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Wonder if we can tie this in with PBIS??
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @_on11
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A8 - Learn guitar - we already break out into spontaneous song in my room, so it's a good fit for this class. And their teacher.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Wow! Welcome, Kevin!
#5thchat
In reply to @FoleyKev
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A8- I would love to start up a school magazine or newspaper this spring.
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
It's a beautiful little ukulele lab thanks to the generosity of
@burgessdave
and
@burgess_shelley
and a few of our parents!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A8.2: I would love to start developing portfolios w/student reflection using
#Sites
. Inspired by
#learnlap
this summer.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Me also. Was really listening to
@MsRazikELA
this afternoon. Probably one of the most diff. tasks. Just wanted to problem solve.
#5thchat
In reply to @hilbarron3, @MsRazikELA
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
To quote
@megan_hacholski
, "Just DO IT!"
#5thchat
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @megan_hacholski
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Try these Andrea:
https://t.co/bfVQnOvd8m
This is how we do SMAARTER Goals in our classroom!
#5thchat
In reply to @KalchbrennerELA
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Um, yes! When they make their Pinwheel, it's a promise. When they've broken their promise, how will they restore it, make it right?
#5thchat
In reply to @kscottburgess, @_on11
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Ok, "ukulele lab" just sounds like a must-have for any. That is all.
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @_on11, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A8.3: Giving the students control of the website and social media for
@Simmonsknights1
would be a great adventure.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
YAAAAAAAA! Ireland is on the board! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Welcome man!
#5thchat
FoleyKev
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Kevin here a Teaching Principal with Ireland s first and only School STEAM Room
#ruraledchat
#5thchat
#steam
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Try out a different edu app each trimester, more work/life balance, & try out individual student lesson pacing more.
#5thchat
twoguysde
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
The world is about to change for the better b/c teachers are going back to work!
#keephustling
#edchat
#5thchat
#pln365
#shiftthis
#ukedchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I WISH I was musically talented. Our kids are...I am a music fan.
#5thchat
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A8 - Learn guitar - we already break out into spontaneous song in my room, so it's a good fit for this class. And their teacher.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q9: 9th Inning. You have reached the end of the chat, and now "Cooperstown" calls. Who is making your EDU-Hall of Fame?
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Make it happen! Don't let your dreams be dreams.
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Best GIF of the night, as usual. Well played,
@twoguysde
!
#5thchat
In reply to @twoguysde, @twoguysde
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q9: 9th Inning. You have reached the end of the chat, and now "Cooperstown" calls. Who is making your EDU-Hall of Fame?
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Day 4 & I have made it a point to talk to EVERY student & pause to listen to their answer of simple ?s about them & their world
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Our home district
@Homewood153
had a Uke club that all of our girls played in. Awesome idea!
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:50 PM EDT
It's a beautiful little ukulele lab thanks to the generosity of
@burgessdave
and
@burgess_shelley
and a few of our parents!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A8: Stop giving out grades & focus on constructive feedback & benchmarking instead.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A9:
@JoyKirr
, for being exactly what I hope to be when I grow up. Grounded and humble amid infinite wisdom and success.
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A8: Implement
@LITB_
strategies to help resistant learners own their learning.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Go for it,
@BarbaraGruener
!
#5thchat
In reply to @BarbaraGruener, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley, @BarbaraGruener
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Wish this could be school wide!
#5thchat
In reply to @KalchbrennerELA
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A9 - I can't narrow it down. So many great ideas here. Thanks to all of you!
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Such a beautiful way to nurture a
#growthmindset
b/c Ss don't think they can ... until they CAN! Most songs only have 3 chords!
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher, @_on11, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A9.1:
@JoyKirr
and
@PaulSolarz
. Both doing amazing things here in Chicago. Inspiring their students and teachers, alike.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Thanks for checking in,
@twoguysde
!
#5thchat
In reply to @twoguysde, @twoguysde
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A9-
@CubanTeachrinTX
@Riebkes
@PaulSolarz
@ORoberts409
@brittbeck84
@jillianburkhart
@audreywyb
inspire me to get better!
#5thchat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A9 -
@BarbaraGruener
&
@ARutschke
for their incredible positivity and willingness to help everyone they know! True Hall of Famers!
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A9. My hall of fame. My ppl.
@MrCoachEli
@bmilla84
@lauriesmcintosh
@cathwilliams05
@mr_meighen
@TechNinjaTodd
@michelelkelly
#5thchat
<3
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q9: 9th Inning. You have reached the end of the chat, and now "Cooperstown" calls. Who is making your EDU-Hall of Fame?
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
We are heading into Day 1 with Ss. Let's make this our mission,
@Simmonsknights1
.
#rsd122cares
#5thchat
purepedagogy
Aug 22 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Day 4 & I have made it a point to talk to EVERY student & pause to listen to their answer of simple ?s about them & their world
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Not crazy. Sounds like a common thread.
#5thchat
In reply to @KalchbrennerELA
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A9:
@mdeegan122
for converting her classroom 100% to students choosing their own pacing & levels.
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A9:
@mrmatera
@Slapshot99
@tishrich
@WiseDad_Games
@PhysEdDepot
my
#xplap
gamification goto's
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A9.2: Amazing Ts leading chats -
@rlmiller137
,
@StantonAlana
,
@micronmike
,
@RupBoysDad
,
@elawson1977
,
@CoriOrlando1
,
@Jyoung1219
.
#5thchat
yenneam
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A9:
@TrailblazerD11
is full of Hall of Famers who empower me to step out and try new things!
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A9: HOFers are our ambassadors like
@ECHShoward
and
@jmattmiller
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:56 PM EDT
I love
@JoyKirr
. She is one of my heroes. Hands down, one of the kindest and most generous people that I have ever met.
#5thchat
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A9:
@JoyKirr
, for being exactly what I hope to be when I grow up. Grounded and humble amid infinite wisdom and success.
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A9: So many!
@JayBilly2
@bethhill2829
@nortnik
@BethHouf
@nbartley6
@tsschmidty
@PaulSolarz
@YeagerChuck
@NowakRo
@woodard_julie
#5thchat
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A9-
@burgessdave
@aaron_hogan
@l_beard
@TechNinjaTodd
@ToddWhitaker
@casas_jimmy
@great_educators
havemade me a better T for my Ss.
#5thchat
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Thank you for rushing back to spend time with us at
#5thchat
.
In reply to @JunTigTeacher
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Ok, all! I'm going to go take my cold medicine and go to sleep now. You guys are worth staying up for! Thanks!
#5thchat
MrBaskwill
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A9.2
@MrHennigar
@LaelRadkey
@Lkennedy37
@TylerDeacon
@MsPhillipsHRSB
@margreek
@ChrisCocek
my NS team
#5thchat
aaron_hogan
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Thanks so much, Ashley! You are doing great things for the students you serve! Keep making school great for them!
#5thchat
In reply to @aghankins, @burgessdave, @l_beard, @TechNinjaTodd, @ToddWhitaker, @casas_jimmy, @great_educators
JunTigTeacher
Aug 22 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Didn't want to miss it! So worth the effort.
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
And she's truly like that "behind the scenes" as well!
@JoyKirr
is an inspiration!
#5thchat
In reply to @_on11, @JoyKirr, @JoyKirr
jmattmiller
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
📚📚📚 ➡️💻💻💻=😁😁😁
#5thchat
In reply to @StackupScore, @ECHSHoward
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I love this positive optimism that you are speaking,
@BarbaraGruener
! Terrific! Love it!
#5thchat
BarbaraGruener
Aug 22 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Such a beautiful way to nurture a
#growthmindset
b/c Ss don't think they can ... until they CAN! Most songs only have 3 chords!
#5thchat
In reply to @JunTigTeacher, @_on11, @burgessdave, @burgess_shelley
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Gotta add these good people,
#5thchat
.
aghankins
Aug 22 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A9-
@CubanTeachrinTX
@Riebkes
@PaulSolarz
@ORoberts409
@brittbeck84
@jillianburkhart
@audreywyb
inspire me to get better!
#5thchat
StackupScore
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great chat! Thx
@_on11
and
@paulsolarz
! Check out
https://t.co/XZ6xqAjWFO
and holler if we can help you celebrate your ss Passions!
#5thchat
NowakRo
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks for the amazing
#5thchat
everyone.
@_on11
and
@ESEteacherMegan
for a great chat and shout out today. :) Have a great week y'all!
megan_hacholski
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you to everyone who showed up @ the ball park tonight for
#5thchat
! We are so inspired by you. Special thanks to
@PaulSolarz
!
_on11
Aug 22 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Couldn't agree more!
@mdeegan122
is a scrappy math teacher that wants all of her kids to have a true joy for that subject!
#5thchat
KalchbrennerELA
Aug 22 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A9:
@mdeegan122
for converting her classroom 100% to students choosing their own pacing & levels.
#5thchat