#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday October 12, 2016 
  7:00 PM EDT
 
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 is starting now! Super excited to talk all about STEM today :) Former science teacher checking in!
 
 
 
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Woot woot!! Come join us for !! :) https://t.co/I1SzeAu0qB
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 is starting now! Super excited to talk all about STEM today :) Former science teacher checking in!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Hi everyone! HS Engineering Teacher and PhD Candidate in Instructional Tech from Illinois 
 
 
 
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 Hey Shannan! How are you? Excited for you to be moderating tonight! 
 
 
 
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Hey everybody! I'm here, but on a video chat. I'll be in & out! 
 
 
 
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Excited about STEM chat. Need a way to fit science into my days. 
 
 
 
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 Jen from semi-sunny Nor Cal.  2nd-6th Technology Teacher and MAD LOVER OF LEARNING
 
 
 
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Hello  crew! Chrissie McLean from Delaware. I teach 3rd grade and I help to run our STEAM Club every year.
 
 
 
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Jocelyn Delk- 3rd grade teacher in Chattaooga! 
 
 
 
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Welcome folks..I put a link below, but be sure to tell us who you are, what you teach, and where you're from!
 
 
 
 
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Amanda here. Teaching 2nd grade this year. From AZ but currently in NY! 
 
 
 
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I'm a (new) to 4th grade teacher in Virginia, cover all content areas...this is my first time moderating, bear with me! 
 
 
 
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 Hi Jocelyn! How's your week so far? 
 
 
 
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 oo multi-tasking as it’s finest!!  knows a thing or two about that! 
 
 
 
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 Nick Major, Whangarei, NZ. Teach y9-13 (13 to 18 years), science and bio.
 
 
 
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Third grade teacher from cold North Dakota  
 
 
 
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Jessica; K-6 educator; Originally from NC, now in CA 
 
 
 
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 Welcome to !! :) How's your week so far?
 
 
 
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Hi all! I teach 6-8 Microsoft IT and am pulling double duty with a video chat but am happy to be here! 
 
 
 
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 Yay Shannon!! You're doing an amazing job! 
 
 
 
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 Hey Nick!! How’s it going? What time is it in NZ right now?? 
 
 
 
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All the questions will be in the link attached
 
 
 
 
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Pat first grade teacher , Illinois 
 
 
 
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 Welcome Nick!! What's your favorite science unit to teach? 
 
 
 
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 I’m sorry, on tour?!?! Need more info on this! 
 
 
 
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 I'm on fall break, but my whole house has strep. :( 
This is the highlight of my week! 
 
 
 
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Ready to get our  on! Jason in Salem, Oregon here. 4/5 teacher. I may be working on prep for Escape Classroom stuff too...
 
 
 
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A1: very comfortable. I'm getting a STEM endorsement currently. Will be done in Dec.  
 
 
 
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 STEM is pretty much everything I'm doing.  Really comfortable - especially with design thinking process
 
 
 
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 Heyyyyo JK!!! Hope all is well in Salem! 
 
 
 
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 Hi Jessica, welcome!! What subject do you teach? 
 
 
 
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A1- I'm ready and willing, just not always sure where it would fit in. Looking for ideas!! 
 
 
 
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Don't forget to use the A1 format when you answer!   
 
 
 
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A1: Not afraid to try new things w/ my students, but I haven't tried anything STEM yet. Excited to get some ideas 
 
 
 
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 Impressive!! Happy you can join, Andrea! :) 
 
 
 
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Hi all my ! Joining late but happy to be here! 
 
 
 
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A1. I teach HS Engineering so very comfortable with STEM. Been teaching Project Lead the Way since 2004. Anyone else teach PLTW? 
 
 
 
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Joan, EdTech Dir from FL   https://t.co/5KWSwqsXLc
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Welcome folks..I put a link below, but be sure to tell us who you are, what you teach, and where you're from!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Going great! Ready for Google Summit on Friday! What is up down your way JK!? I've been out a few weeks here! 
 
 
 
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 familiar with PLTW is it high school only?
 
 
 
 
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 Welcome, Pat!! I loved teaching first! How's the year so far? 
 
 
 
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 Nice!! Good to see your “face” popping in! :D 
 
 
 
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A1: I love trying to find ways to add in STEM (I add in the "A") too. It adds inquiry & creativity to lessons. 
 
 
 
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A1 I feel semi comfortable with STEM. I am always looking for more activities for my classroom! 
 
 
 
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 Oh no!!! Hope everyone gets better soon!!! :( 
 
 
 
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A1 not so confident. Concerned about hitting all standards & organization. 
 
 
 
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 Currently assisting in 2nd, but I've taught and subbed in 2nd, 3rd, and 6th 
 
 
 
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 Very exciting! All’s good down here :) Just living that SF life! 
 
 
 
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 Hi Jason!! How's your week so far? 
 
 
 
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A1: If there's a "tech" person at our school, it'd be me. But STEM is the part I'm developing at the most. Love it...learning it. 
 
 
 
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 tend to like all geology stuff, but big on human evolution as well. Used to work with viruses so quite like microbes! 
 
 
 
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A1: Love using STEM. Sometimes hard to tie it all together, but it is the future!  
 
 
 
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 I'll definitely be checking that out!  Thanks!
 
 
 
 
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 Hi Julie!! Hope all is well in Michigan :) 
 
 
 
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 Awesome! What a favorite design thinking activity? 
 
 
 
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 So far so good! Just got back from a field trip today. You? 
 
 
 
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A1: Trying to get more comfortable with STEM  
 
 
 
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A1: STEM activities would be all I do all day if I was better at planning them!  
 
 
 
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 It is in all 50 states. Where do you teach at? 
 
 
 
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A1 we actually prefer  TO  😀 we ❤️     & Design Thinking to pull it all together 
 
 
 
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A2: we have STEM Fridays. This week's it's robots.  
 
 
 
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 glad you joined us, sounds like we have folks with all different experiences with STEM so this is a great place to be!
 
 
 
 
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 Happy to see you, Julie!! How's your week so far? 
 
 
 
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 Hi Jenna! Michigan is beautiful this time of year!
 
 
 
 
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  That is tough! It is amazing how just a couple days off can completely throw you off. 
 
 
 
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A2: We have a designated Friday "STEM Day" in the 3-5 classes here. Last week it was a simple Paper Chain Challenge. 
 
 
 
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 HI Jenny! Good to see you too!  
 
 
 
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A2 I started playing with STEM activities last week. Would love to do it weekly. 
 
 
 
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A2  My class is written around a PBL/tech concept so all day, every day
 
 
 
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 Hi Danise! Started out rough, but I decided to take back the power today and it was much better!  
 
 
 
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A2- Not sure about STEM in particular, but I use hands on manipulatives every week. Mostly math and science. Interactive PPTs too. 
 
 
 
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A2 As much as possible! I try to do at least one activity a week but need more ideas, too! 
 
 
 
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Sharon from NJ checking in! 2nd grade teacher and proud  Ambassador! 
 
 
 
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 NICE! Having that set day really gives the kids some buy-in to look forward to at the end of the week! 
 
 
 
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 Nice!! What type of STEM activities do you do in 2nd? 
 
 
 
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 A1 - Science teacher so it is what I do!
 
 
 
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A2 The goal is daily! Often several times a day. Just ordered an Osmo kit, so excited to start using it!  
 
 
 
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A2: I'm heavy with the T & A (OH MY!), I need to add in more S, E, & M into other areas. I'm a visual person so this makes sense. 
 
 
 
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 OOh, neat!! I wish I could sit in on the class! :) 
 
 
 
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A2 Students have different STEM activities to choose from everyday when they finish their Microsoft projects for the day. 
 
 
 
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I do weekly STEMish challenges and try to incorporate them as much as possible.  I've got tech part down, but not the design brief 
 
 
 
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 I like the idea of STEM Fridays! Much better than our Friday Free-TIme we do now! 
 
 
 
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Hello  How is everyone? Happy to join if only 4 a short time. Nick ambassador from SoCal 
 
 
 
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 BAHAHAHAHA! Are you at the wrong chat?! =) 
 
 
 
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A2: I started incorporating STEM into my center rotation in 1st grade. Daily exposure! 
 
 
 
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 Nice! Where did you go? Life is good! Feeling very fall-like,making apple pie, thinking about Halloween :) 
 
 
 
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Late arrival but I'm here.  IN teacher, middle school science, teaching a STEM class this yr too. 
 
 
 
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A2: Some elements are daily, but I would love to do more creating/building things. Monthly  maybe? 
 
 
 
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 How fun!! Would love to see photos of robots they create! :) 
 
 
 
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A3  It can be hard to put it all together, and to STAY ON SCHEDULE 
 
 
 
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I should clarify that I don't do activities w/the solely for STEAM, I try to integrate that process into a lot of my lessons. 
 
 
 
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Susie in Dublin, CA Jumping on late. 4th grade. A1 Very comfortable with STEaM based lessons. A2:Try to do daily.  
 
 
 
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A3: ideas and money for supplies. Mostly ideas.  
 
 
 
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A3) One challenge is getting teachers from the various subjects (science, math, etc.) to all work together. 
 
 
 
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Taught a fun STEM class over the summer...hands-on, collaborative, & involved technology...need more time in the school day! Lol! 
 
 
 
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A3: Technology that doesn't keep up, stay on schedule, lots of prep work outside school hours.  
 
 
 
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A3: Not counting $, b/c there are many resources and/or on the cheap ideas... Biggest one is confidence.  
 
 
 
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Q3 is here! What types of challenges have you faced when incorporating STEM activities in the classroom?  https://t.co/F6HtEVoz2m
 
 
 
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A3 Getting materials without breaking my bank. :( 
 
 
 
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 taught a STEM class as well this summer...I loved it, but it was definitely a challenge!
 
 
 
 
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  Collaboration can be challenging . . . with grown ups
 
 
 
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A little tardy, but Gregg from CenCal. Former 6th grade T and still reeling from that  heartbreaker last night. 
 
 
 
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A3 The big challenge is designing activities that everyone has the ability to do. My class is very diverse with varying abilities 
 
 
 
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A3- TIME! I want my Ss to be able to dive into a topic and discover, but the clock is evil and won't always let us. (and he rules) 
 
 
 
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 Off to a good start. Working up to those dance videos this week with Ss by rapping 3 Little Pigs. 
 
 
 
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Let me know if you need a question reposted...I'm new to this and I scheduled all the Qs at 4 min intervals 
 
 
 
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A3: Being intentional about which projects you choose, scheduling, and collecting resources. 
 
 
 
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TRUTH!   https://t.co/VTfGKch38X
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A3- TIME! I want my Ss to be able to dive into a topic and discover, but the clock is evil and won't always let us. (and he rules) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A3 Money is another challenge! Also, TIME! There is never enough TIME! 
 
 
 
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We love combining  with  -so many projects you can remix  Scratch community is a fab re… https://t.co/UrwYWeuQoF
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     how do you use your Makey makey? I'd love ideas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Much easier to get students to work together than teachers :) 
 
 
 
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A3: letting go of the control. So much more meaningful when Ss inquiry drives their exploration. Let Ss discover/?  
 
 
 
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 Intentional is sometimes tough to remember. 
 
 
 
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 this is something I want to do more of.  My kids LOVE scratch and I have access to makey makeys...where 2 start? 
 
 
 
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 So true!! Technology doesn't always work in our district! Challenging when we are asked to do more with computers! 
 
 
 
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A3 I don't have gas taps so have to swap rooms to do the real fun stuff! 
 
 
 
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A3 TIME...I only have 35 to 40 minutes with the students daily. 
 
 
 
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 and of course it works the worst for the least impatient students!  
 
 
 
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A3ish: Time is the neverending battle of the teacher. Whether STEM, STEAM, Reading, or Recess...  
 
 
 
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A4: student engagement, developing problem solving skills, authentic learning
 
 
 
 
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A1: getting better.  Last year I tried for 1 ea month, did 6 for the yr.  however it turned into a 9wk STEM class this year..yay! 
 
 
 
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A3 time $ & willingness to take on new challenge ex 9th grade Eng just did fab DT project based off summer read 
 
 
 
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A3: I think for a lot of Ts the struggle is structuring STEM in way that occurs everyday and is not just a STEM Friday thing. 
 
 
 
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A4: Learning how to interact with peers and how to ask the right questions. 
 
 
 
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A4: Ss learning to persevere through challenges, design thinking, collaboration.  
 
 
 
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 communication and collaboration are key
 
 
 
 
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A4: students collaborating to solve problems and using critical thinking skills.  
 
 
 
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A4 STEM allows Ss to be creative and enjoy learning. It also is great for community building and learning to work with others! 
 
 
 
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A4 Ss driven makes learning more meaningful. Hands on makes it memorable. STEAM driven makes learning relevant.  
 
 
 
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A4: Ss collaborate, they have that productive struggle (growth mindset), they find new passions too! 
 
 
 
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 Truth. The other two Ts and I work together for planning and resources. 
 
 
 
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A4 Career readiness. All the skills used during STEM are what they need for the world outside of school. 
 
 
 
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A4- problem solving strategies, team building, communication techniques, real life application of topic, fun... 
 
 
 
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A4  really encourages Ss to see there are multiple ways to solve the same problem  
 
 
 
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Q4: creativity, problem solving, student engagement, collaboration, etc. 
 
 
 
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A4: students learn to solve problems as a team, seeing smiles with STEM activities, doing activities they may not have done b4 
 
 
 
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A4: Student engagement, collaboration, and creativity 
 
 
 
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A4 It's cliche but prepping them to be future-ready and being progressive. 
 
 
 
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A4: problem solving skills for sure!  Kids struggle figuring it out on their own and this has been huge in my quarter STEM class. 
 
 
 
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Hey ...missing you guys & chatting 
 
 
 
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A5  Beg, borrow, steal (not really) - the Teacher Path to Successful Projects
 
 
 
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 the challenges I face when implementing STEAM are funds and student fear of failure 😞.
 
 
 
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    Thank you! Looking forward to reviewing this!! 
 
 
 
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A5: Twitter is a huge help. Attend EdCamps & other tech conferences.  
 
 
 
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A5: TpT, craigslist free section, Pinterest, ask parents on Class/School Story, DonorsChoose... 
 
 
 
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A4 The more Ss can connect the dots across curricular areas, the stronger the connection & depth of understanding=> to new ideas  
 
 
 
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A5: I'm going through school and tpt helps a lot. 
 
 
 
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I have found  to be an awesome  activity in the classroom.  Kids are engaged and learning! 
 
 
 
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A5: Pinterest, TPT, twitter & instagram 
 
 
 
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A5  so much I do is digital   I also tweet, FB, use CD -anyway to get the message out
 
 
 
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A5- Ain't too proud to beg. And you never know what you'll find when you offer to clean out closets.  
 
 
 
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A5: Using , asking the PTA for help, going to yard sales, and keeping my eye out for good deals 
 
 
 
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I never thought to use twitter or instagram 
 
 
 
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A5 My tech mentor at school helps me a lot! I also research online for new ideas. Most of the materials needed can be found easily 
 
 
 
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A4 makes Ss think to understand and explain the world around them, not falling prey to snake oil merchants! 
 
 
 
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If you haven't yet explored the craigslist free section, go to your local version and scour it...great giveaways and garage sales 
 
 
 
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 Neither did I. Learn something new... 
 
 
 
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  I try not to ask my Ss for much as I teach in HIGH poverty school, but things like that are def easy to bring in
 
 
 
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A5:ideas come from my team, willingness to take risks, Internet research, students, books   
 
 
 
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A5: Children's Engineering website has some great starter design briefs
 
 
 
 
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A5 TpT but I have to bring it down to 2nd grade level b/c most of the things I find are for upper grades. 
 
 
 
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 My Ss too!  We celebrating epic failures today with applause, kids thought I was nuts 🤓
 
 
 
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A5 Twitter huge resource-following certain hashtags (     , maker fairies,  
 
 
 
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  we say that the idea might fail, not the creator. 
 
 
 
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A6/Q6a: STREAM? As in Row, Row, Row Your Boat? 
 
 
 
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A6  STEAM is usually my thing but WHATEVER gets the Ss motivated and I am ALL IN
 
 
 
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 recently learned about the instagram teacher community and I'm OBSESSED. Some share pics and vids of students 
 
 
 
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A5 resources: ask parents (collect tp rolls), packaging from mailers, even just tape and paper can be used to build 
 
 
 
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A6: STEM is my favorite. I love seeing my Ss rise to the challenges I give them.  
 
 
 
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 Science Technology Reading Engineering Art Math 
 
 
 
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Don't forget to tag  when replying! We aren't seeing all of the great tweets and awesome ideas! 😉
 
 
 
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 Love that...totally stealing it!  Thx 
 
 
 
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 who knew?  Guess I'm not as up with tech as I thought
 
 
 
 
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A6: Gr8 Q! I'm love the STEAM. I've attended conferences that have highlighted art and tech being infused. 
 
 
 
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 I'm with you! This one is new to me 
 
 
 
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 OH! Awesome! We talk a lot here about all content teachers being reading teachers, and it didn't even connect.  
 
 
 
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A6  is my mojo-Design underpins it all-Teaching iteration-feedback-failure cycle helps build empathy, reliance crit thnkg 
 
 
 
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A6: STEM, but I love to bring in the art when it applies.  I try to do at least 1 project a quarter the focuses on Art too. 
 
 
 
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A6: If you aren't familiar with  , it's a great FREE resource for teachers to add content area reading. 
 
 
 
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A6: STEAM I guess. Throw as many letters in there as I can. 
 
 
 
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  I had to look it up but you answered before Huffington Post article came up. =) 
 
 
 
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Iiiiii'm back! A7 Not that I'm aware of. But they should! 
 
 
 
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A7  recently became a  school so each grade level must do one STEAM project/semester
 
 
 
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A7: I SO wish! I love EiE for curriculum but no curriculum yet.  
 
 
 
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A6- I choose STREAM cause we have to add the literacy piece in my building. Our library/ MakerSpace helps a lot with materials. 
 
 
 
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A6: Instagram Ts have been demoing "guided canvas art" in some of their classrooms. It's like wine & paint...but no wine 
 
 
 
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A7 Not for elementary...which is sad 
 
 
 
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'bout to send Mojo on a search party for you    https://t.co/yAuW2FpGo3
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A7: We don't have any STEM requirements. :( 
 
 
 
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A7 We do not have any STEM req. My school is slowly getting more technology though and I am always one of the first to grab it 
 
 
 
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A7- If it does, it's new to me. We Ts haven't been formally presented with anything. More school-by-school. 
 
 
 
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A7: We have CCSS, NGSS, and NKOTB, but no requirements for STEAM, et al.   
 
 
 
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I know there are tech standards from ISTE, but those are not really pushed in the classroom.  
 
 
 
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A7: Not at this point, but we're beginning to roll out NGSS soon and I can only imagine that it'll be part of that. .
 
 
 
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 NKOTB like Donnie Whalberg and Jordan Knight?
 
 
 
 
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 I saw this too! So fun....although wine sounds good too :) 
 
 
 
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 Some acronym or another like that. 
 
 
 
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A7:  no requirements, but our principal has encouraged integration of STEM, he was super supportive of the quarter class. 
 
 
 
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A6 STREAM! create a cart system for Gringotts from  build a bridge like  link challenges to core lit 
 
 
 
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 We visiting all the same places tonight! Lol! 
 
 
 
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A8 Are you kidding!? STEM is for everyone and all learning levels! 
 
 
 
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A8: come into my class and watch my Ss amaze you. Never underestimate Ss success with STEM challenges! 
 
 
 
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A8: Everyone wants to be creative!  It's not reserved for any single group of people. Ss all want to be included in the fun! 
 
 
 
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A8  I think it just shows they don't understand STEAM/STEM at a conceptual level - need clarification to be successful
 
 
 
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A8: Why wait to teach Ss what they need to be successful? Or reserve it for certain kids? Everyone needs it!  
 
 
 
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A8 I teach the collaborative class and my principal wants me to do gifted b/c of the STEM activities I do...
 
 
 
 
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Strange that schools are prioritizing so many different things… and not  :-/ 
 
 
 
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A8- "Since I have high expectations for my Ss, I believe they ALL fit in that category. Thanks for asking, and please contribute." 
 
 
 
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A8 Breaks my heart. I just did two STEMs last week and the kids minds opened up so much. An IQ is not a set # it can grow. 
 
 
 
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 Mojo told us that mistakes are ok!! 👍🏻 
 
 
 
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A8 STEM is for everyone! You have to accomodate to multiple learners but everyone enjoys exploring and learning at the same time 
 
 
 
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A8 In prepping S's for STEM careers, many of those jobs won't require college degrees; so ALL S's need experience 
 
 
 
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 Right?! Because we all write so many narratives as adults...
 
 
 
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A8: I would probably pretend I didn't hear them. Ludicrous! 
 
 
 
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A8: STEM is for all students and all students will excel when they enjoy what they are doing. 
 
 
 
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This. THIS.  https://t.co/ux3PRmYkx6
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A8- "Since I have high expectations for my Ss, I believe they ALL fit in that category. Thanks for asking, and please contribute." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A8  motivated kids will accomplish things they should have NO WAY of accomplishing based on their skill level
 
 
 
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Yes. This.  https://t.co/M1GxO97yA2
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A8- "Since I have high expectations for my Ss, I believe they ALL fit in that category. Thanks for asking, and please contribute." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A8  had a kid who couldn't add tackle bezier curves to animate -- HE DID IT 
 
 
 
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A8 everyone has something to share and the gifted may only think one way. Learning WITH others and trying all ideas allows growth  
 
 
 
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Super late to the  party. Joe, Math & STEAM Coach from Palo Alto, CA, checking in.
 
 
 
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A5 lucky to work @ a STEM certified school and we have a STEM lab full of resources!!  
 
 
 
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One of my SPED s's tested this year (I looped), and now tested on the High Intelligence level...he learned how to problem solve 
 
 
 
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 So true...so many state mandates that don't differentiate... could help students reach potential even more!! 
 
 
 
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 I am jealous of that lab !TEM certified school 
 
 
 
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A9  creativity and curiosity -- lifeblood of learning
 
 
 
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With such a wealth of experienced STEM educators, I fear I kept my q's to simple tonight 
 
 
 
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A9: I love giving my Ss challenges and because I want all my Ss to go into a STEM field. Plus I'm passionate about STEM 
 
 
 
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A9 it's a fun way to teach and learn. Ss discovery and ideas lead the way 
 
 
 
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A9: Because, it's just neat! Neat to see the kids work/learn and I like to try it myself! I always play around before too! 
 
 
 
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 Think about how the behavior of Ss would improve if they enjoyed school and had STEM! Keep those kiddos engaged! 
 
 
 
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A9: STEM teaches 21st century skills in a meaningful & engaging way. Plus it's fun!  
 
 
 
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A9 Because - WHY and HOW? They are essential questions we all want to know. 
 
 
 
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 What is a STEM Certified school? 
 
 
 
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 Well said. Attitude and mindset have a huge effect on the process and outcome. 
 
 
 
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A9: Kids need to learn how to think and because they know I'm still learning, it helps demonstrate that to them. 
 
 
 
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A9- B/C Ss always want to know "why". STEM allows Ss to find their own "why" and learn how to start asking the right questions. 
 
 
 
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A9 I want to do STEM to help ss build problem solving skills. Get them thinking outside the box. 
 
 
 
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A9:  Can I just say...it's FUN!  Seriously, it allows Ss to create, have.fun, and learn.  Breaks up a middle school "normal" day 😀 
 
 
 
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A9 I STEM because it keeps students engaged. They learn problem solving skills that will help them be successful lifelong learners 
 
 
 
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 But it's helpful for those of us building confidence. 
 
 
 
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A9: Ss get to have an outlet to explore and be creative. They are engaged and learning. 
 
 
 
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A9: My honest answer? because it's fun. Education that doesn't feel like learning is always a favorite 
 
 
 
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A9:  engaging, exciting, skill building, Ss take ownership of their learning, develop life long skills, discover talents 
 
 
 
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 I just had to share. With NGSS Ss are asked to disassemble/build new item. Today was a demolition in my class using old appliances
 
 
 
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A9: STEM is about fostering natural curiosity in everyone, is about breaking down stereotypes, is about being fearless explorers 
 
 
 
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 We totally typed the same thing at the same time...I like it 
 
 
 
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A9: Because TESTS DON'T TEACH! Allowing students to learn from mistakes and problem solve will ensure success in their future. 
 
 
 
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 That is definitely a great thing. Hopefully all at your school is sharing with greater EDU community 
 
 
 
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 So cool!! What type of appliances?? 
 
 
 
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A9  the sound of a happy, noisy classroom, exploring ideas = addicting 
 
 
 
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 Yes! Love this-- how do you encourage your Ss to be fearless explorers? 
 
 
 
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A10 Are you ready to have ALL students engaged in what you're teaching? 
 
 
 
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 Yes, fearless! I love how it teaches us that there isn't alway one right answer 
 
 
 
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 -- gotta fly out early -- the Little One decided to play the cello and lessons 
 
 
 
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 Yes! Love this!! So many kids thrive in the noise and messiness of it all! 
 
 
 
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Every child is born a curious creature. EDU & Ts HAVE to encourage & foster that.  https://t.co/T9h170b7FO
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A9 Because - WHY and HOW? They are essential questions we all want to know. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A10: STEM will engage your Ss in a way you will love and it's worth every minute.  
 
 
 
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 Oh, awesome (and challenging) question!! :) 
 
 
 
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 A10: It is amazing watching the kids' expressions and reactions to everything "new."
 
 
 
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A10: Try it and they will come running to your room and skip going to gym! 
 
 
 
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(home from Yom Kippur and jumping in!)  mine is beginning to now!  got shaft in a dual curriculum school ): 
 
 
 
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 Next year it will be in SF in December. Mark your calendar. 
 
 
 
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 Yay! Hi Tamar! Glad you could join! 
 
 
 
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 Happy to hear it is beginning, though! 
 
 
 
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A10: Do you want a room full of automatons or a room full of artists/thinkers/dreamers/creators? 
 
 
 
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A10: Invite them to see the magic at work. Let it speak for itself 
 
 
 
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 First, by getting out of their way. Ss are naturally curious. Structure of EDU sometimes sucks that of of them. 
 
 
 
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A10 I think the most difficult thing for teacher's who aren't on the STEM train to be convinced is time/curric connection 
 
 
 
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 Totally--just like over-parenting, sometimes there's over-teaching! :) 
 
 
 
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A10: STEAM will make the lesson fly, the kids cry for it to end, and promotes teamwork. 
 
 
 
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 A10:  is a required skill for 21st century citizens just like reading, writing, and math! 
 
 
 
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A10- "STEM is relevant, engaging, colaborative, and fun. And I'll give you chocolate." 
 
 
 
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  Yes, I agree - didn’t want to paint such a negative picture 
 
 
 
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 chocolate, the key to a T's heart! 
 
 
 
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  Well, yes, but I like to keep it real :) We need a disruption in our EDU system! 
 
 
 
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 Scaffolding is a point that falls in this notion. Scaffolding is really support JUST IN TIME, not just in case. 
 
 
 
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  That’s it. We CANNOT teach the same EDU system as it was developed in the early 1900s. 
 
 
 
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 right--and scaffolding isn't also for ALL the time, great point!! 
 
 
 
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A11 Everyone is involved, discussions happening, amazing ideas appearing! 
 
 
 
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Hafta share with the  peeps... Just got word that I get to be a Guru at the GAFE Summit on Friday in Salem. 
 
 
 
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Ss engage in the learning and apply learning to the concept. Spider webs become a challenge for Ss to duplicate.  
 
 
 
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 A11: I connect it with growth mindset/Moji video. I can't do it..yet,etc. Gives students an empowerment even w/o hitting the goal.
 
 
 
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 Congrats! Way to represent!  
 
 
 
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  COMPLETELY agree! But why is there so much push back?! 
 
 
 
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A11 Once you do a STEM activity Ss ask to do it over and over again. This proves they are engaged! Their reactions are thes best 
 
 
 
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 Congrats!! :)  What does GAFE stand for?
 
 
 
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 Google Applications for Education
 
 
 
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A11- Loud but focused, lots of questions, and generally positive energy. 
 
 
 
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A11: Learning piece might take time. I tell Ss, "If you work hard, try hard, and you listen, you WILL learn SOMETHING." 
 
 
 
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A11 - Curiosity! Problem solving! Critical thinking! Creativity! Teamwork! Imagine if every lesson sparked this sort of engagement 
 
 
 
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 Google Apps for Education, now known as gsuite. I'm the Google Admin here and will be Guru for Drive/Docs 
 
 
 
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 Ahh, got it! How cool!! What a great opportunity! :) 
 
 
 
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 Thanks! I couldn't do a Dojo session for this one, but still excited about the chance. 
 
 
 
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A11: Noisy and controlled chaos. It takes a bit of a B personality mindset to run it well. 
 
 
 
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 Totally!! Looking forward to hearing more about it! 
 
 
 
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That's all I had folks..this one went QUICK!  Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight and the plethora of information! 
 
 
 
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Huge thank you to  for moderating tonight! Loved the discussion! Be sure to follow each other and come again :) 
 
 
 
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 Thank you for moderating! (You rocked it!) Great topic--see you all next time! :) 
 
 
 
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 Does it ever NOT go by quickly?! I always wonder how that happened! Thanks for hosting Shannon! 
 
 
 
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Thank you  of moderating  tonight! Amazing job! And thank you to everyone who joined us! Same time next week :)
 
 
 
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Thank you for a great chat! You did awesome!  https://t.co/pv49wy10y9
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That's all I had folks..this one went QUICK!  Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight and the plethora of information! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Great discussion! Little bit of fun PD in my own home to take to work tomorrow!