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burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey #sstlap! @Braz74 is out tonight but here are the questions on this poster. I'll try to push them out at 7,14,21,28,35, 42 minutes #tlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to our #sstlap chat. I am guest hosting for @Braz74. Please introduce yourselves & where your from

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS. Will be in & out as kids & hubby vie for attention. ;) #sstlap

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Questions here! #sstlap #tlap https://t.co/0k2Jk0d7qN

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@tritondboyle @Braz74 whew!!! Glad to see you here, Daniel! I was in emergency mode! #sstlap

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Hey! Is this THE Chris Hitchcock that I got to eat lunch with this week along with @julnilsmith ?? #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#sstlap Please use the A1, A2... format as we answer questions tonight. Q1 coming in 1 minute

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Julie from NNY. Two more days with Ss then proctoring & grading Regents exams. C'mon summer! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@burgessdave @julnilsmith @burgessdave @julnilsmith LOL That is too funny! That was a fun lunch. 😃 #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Q1: What are your end ot he year traditions? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Mine are off b/c they were on CST the last few nights and b/c of summer. :( #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1) When I was teaching f2f, asked Ss for feedback (survey) & played "Man in the Mirror" - be the change! #sstlap

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: I love the end of year tradition of @johnberray A Bottle of Dreams! https://t.co/sseU8MY8Oy #sstlap #tlap "How will YOU end your Year"

JessicaBurack Jun 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: New "tradition" this year. Having our seniors go back to their elementary school to walk the halls & get a send off from Ss. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 I have done class surveys and had Ss give advice to incoming 7th graders. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@JessicaBurack They did that at my son's elementary school this year! Seniors paraded in caps & gowns. So awesome! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 I think advice for next year's students is so cool. Talk about authentic audience. ;) #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Showed Ss @DanielPink "Drive" book trailer at beginning of year. Watch w/them again & have them think about what's changed for them @#sstlap

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: I've tried to convince more to have big events like an Academy Awards lesson. Here are the details: https://t.co/yu6QIVUDyN #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@tritondboyle @DanielPink Did you use/discuss "Drive" throughout the year? That sounds really intriguing! Great book. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q2 in a minute. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@CHitch94 @JessicaBurack We are a Pk-12 school. Our seniors are processing around the whole school for the 1st time this yr! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: How do you communicate with Ss & Parents to wrap up the year? #sstlap

burgessdave Jun 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 I did a whole podcast w/ @coolcatteacher about EPIC ways to end the yr!! Check it out here! #sstlap #tlap https://t.co/4Nx4h2LPlj

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 @JessicaBurack AWESOME! Please post pics if you can. :) #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Ss advice is hysterical to read! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2) Never really did anything special to communicate w/ Ps at EoY. Always tried to keep in contact via website, email, etc. all yr. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@CHitch94 @DanielPink I used it in a discussion of the #growth #mindset, which we did discuss often #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 I can imagine. :) I really wish I would have done this. Maybe I'll do it with my online students this year. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 Host a "Closing House" like Open House at the start of the year. Littles showcase their work and I share my learning too. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: Have always looked forward to the end of the year & never really thought about how I communicate with them. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes That sounds awesome! Such a great idea for kids to show how much progress they've madde & for Ps to see it. #sstlap

MrsAmyVanBalen Jun 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: Meet with Ss 1 on 1 to discuss improvements and successes #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2 Our team posts in the school newsletter, we mail letters home & I use Remind. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Q3 coming in 1 minute. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@MrsAmyVanBalen Fantastic idea! #sstlap

SciTeach7Davis Jun 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3) day 1 photos (like a photo booth) to create short slideshow. Use at back to school night #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Q3: How will you welcome next year's Ss to your class? Post card, letter, video? #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late #sstlap! I got distracted by the Pens game!

SciTeach7Davis Jun 9 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3) my frame for Ss pics. #sstlap https://t.co/fIhNFwnFka

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A1 I'm late. Been a day! A1 I love having littles write learning manifestos to take with them. #sstlap https://t.co/5FapyoEEaZ

HelenWilt Jun 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 We never know our Ss til the last minute. I never could send postcards. Would ♡ to. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Last 2 yrs, created tickets to hand Ss as they walk in using https://t.co/s7bCUbmHzd Played "No Place I'd Rather Be" as Ss enter #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 I like to welcome Ss with a trailer for what to expect this year! #sstlap

MrsAmyVanBalen Jun 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: If I can get all parents' emails in time I would love to send a short video telling about myself and a classroom tour. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 My current littles write my new littles letters to "surviving" my class. So good! (and humbling!)#sstlap

CwebbMrs Jun 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 #sstlap I send a postcard with the picture of the Ss on the 1st day and last day of school w a note telling one thing I learned about Ss

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) I need to learn how to make cool videos. Have a lame webcam intro vid of myself for online course. Need to pirate it up. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 I usually do people bingo & learning surveys so I can learn more abt my Ss. This yr Ss chose Mandinka symbols that rep them. #sstlap

SciTeach7Davis Jun 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 for real...is this too much for day 1? #sstlap https://t.co/V69OzupjTx

HelenWilt Jun 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT

My partner & I are sending our current Ss postcards "how are you? what are you reading?" to keep in touch #sstlap https://t.co/gRgsIWiuqu

rochellewentz Jun 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Late to the party. I call my kids the night before school starts to let them know I'm excited for the year with them. #sstlap

rochellewentz Jun 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A3)Late to the party. I call my kids the night before school starts to let them know I'm excited for the year with them. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@rochellewentz Phone calls are so powerful! I used to call every P/G first few weeks of school to intro self, make connection. #sstlap

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Frances from North Texas, better late than never! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT

#sstlap Q4 coming in 1 minute

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: with a note welcoming them to our class. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Q4: What was your "Ah Ha" moment from this year? #sstlap

SciTeach7Davis Jun 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A2) @MrBarry628 does great end of yr communication! (Via blog & letter home) #sstlap https://t.co/QmOLp5U2hA

MrBarry628 May 27 @ 7:15 AM EDT

Last class blog post of the 2015-2016 school year. https://t.co/JjqKCPzHAy #davis8

rochellewentz Jun 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A1) Last month I send a kid out each day. We collect class compliments. I compile all into a book for each and share the last week. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4) That we (ELA T & I) needed to move Ss to working in GDocs so could collaborate in online asynch course. Much more interaction! #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 So many! In general we can't hold kids back. They can do more than we think. Always. #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 Reading David Eagleman's Incognito. https://t.co/4afcRdmmAJ #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@rochellewentz That is so cool! Did something sim at workshop once & I still have the slip of paper. That was 18 yrs ago. #sstlap

HelenWilt Jun 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes love this! May steal for next year...#sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Had student use writing piece from my class as part of ELA portfolio, & emphasize how much she liked writing in my class #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@tritondboyle How awesome! My Ss used to complain that I was harder on their writing than their English Ts. ;) #sstlap

emilemilam Jun 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Hi everyone! Sorry im joining late. I'm Emile from @CburgHigh in AL! #sstlap

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: 'independent study' work in collaborative groups worked better. When the SS have choices the quality of their work improved. #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 The year I retired, I had my students do this on the last day of class. https://t.co/Y9yh54uvD0 None had seen 12 Angry Men. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4 2 Don't judge Ss before I have them in class. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Yay for student choice! #sstlap https://t.co/LTcl8yipCa

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4: 'independent study' work in collaborative groups worked better. When the SS have choices the quality of their work improved. #sstlap

MrsAmyVanBalen Jun 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: Overhearing Ss talking to each other about books they were reading using words like "connection" and "infer" without my prompt #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 1 stud held out because he said you couldn't trust police. He had a long history since witnessing his mother murdered as a child. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Yeah, it was great to have that feedback from her ELA teacher. Ss need to see writing as more than just ELA phenom. #sstlap

emilemilam Jun 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Q3: I like to welcome them by creating a community environment. We work on team building and building relationships first. #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 He was a very sweet, but traumatized kid, even in 8th grade. He managed to sway the jury just like in the film. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@classroomtools Oh, my word! I'm sure that was unforgettable for everyone in the class. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 I wrote a piece that was a huge "aha" for me about having Ss learn w/their heart. https://t.co/3cw7BqvV7k #sstlap https://t.co/4bRXyjqcFh

emilemilam Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A3: I love to start the yr off by creating a community. We start with team building activities, discussion & building relationships.#sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Indeed it was. #sstlap

CwebbMrs Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#sstlap A3 - Dressed as a superhero, had superhero theme music blaring, and glow rings for the Ss to power up for a Super year!

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT

#sstlap Q5 on its way in 1 minute

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q5: The end of the year is marked with fun and festivities - why doesn't everyday have this same feel? #sstlap

HelenWilt Jun 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes Who doesn't love getting a card in the mail? #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5) Part of it for my course (world history) is content. Frankly, some of it is just not fun or festive. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5 cont) That doesn't mean, however, that it isn't powerful, meaningful, & still "pirate-able" in terms of creating experience. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A5 For some kiddoes? School is safe & expective. Home isn't that way for all. We do need to remember this as Ts. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@HelenWilt I know,right? I've even been eager to check each day. 😜 #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@rochellewentz 😘 We gotta practice what we preach. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: Want to send kids into summer w/positive feeling about school/class, so more is done, especially as weather gets nicer #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 according to my end of the year survey Ss felt like that all year! ❤️ #sstlap https://t.co/X9qeyV4Vc5

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 Content can sometimes drag class down, but I try. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5 part 2: But need to bring that same energy in February and March #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Going to break @Braz74 last question in 2. Q6 coming in a moment #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@CHitch94 It's impossible to make all our content fun, nor is it necessary. #sstlap

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: content? T's need to be creative and open to new ideas to make subjects like history exciting every day. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6: What ticket lessons did you create this year? #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6 I'm retired, so no ticket lessons this year. But these were always ticket lessons for me. https://t.co/JcsA3wMV6I #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6) Still trying to figure out how to do this for online asynch course. Revising sem 1 this summer so hope to come up w/ something. #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 Lots of Building Challenges! Black Death History Lab, Julius Caesar Lab, Catapult Competition, Nitty Awards! #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 My littles had to attempt to carry 8 gallon containers of water as we dissected A Long Walk to Water. Silly turned to serious! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Is there a way to do this GoogleForm, Socrative, etc.? #sstlap

classroomtools Jun 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@CHitch94 I'll bet some of Michael Sandel's Justice lectures would work for online. https://t.co/2XYofXnblD #sstlap

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Hope so. Course is self-paced (Ss have 6 months to finish) so all at diff points, some start later than others, etc. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@LuvTching I agree. Ss need to be engaged. It might not be fun, but they should be excited to learn. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6: Loved using @twitter as a way for Ss to summarize lesson in 140 characers #sstlap

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6: SS made a short PSA about pros & cons of the EU, then they added a QR code to it and promoted it throughout the school. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#sstlap Q7: Never too early to start thinking about next year- Do you already have a goal for 2016-2017?

CHitch94 Jun 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7) To make online course more interactive, engaging, appealing to Ss. #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@LuvTching I got the ideas from @MrRoughton's website! Check out his blog! He is awesome! #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7 Personal? Wrap up dissertation. For my littles? Let them design the classroom space this year. Yikes! #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7 But don't hold me to the latter. 😳 #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jun 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A6 Ss composed fake tweets and have posted on Padlet. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7: To make assessments less "pen and paper", more "show me what you have learned" and give Ss more opportunities for reflection #sstlap

LuvTching Jun 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: new classroom management, more stem in history, and more choices for SS #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7 next year I'm teaching gifted Ss so my goal is to add more differentiation to my class! I also want to add more to class game #sstlap

tritondboyle Jun 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 Have you tried https://t.co/jN0Clqexsl? Pretty cool. #sstlap

forthekiddoes Jun 9 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Stay in touch! I teach gifted & advanced littles! Love them! #sstlap https://t.co/1DNxXXym9v

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7 next year I'm teaching gifted Ss so my goal is to add more differentiation to my class! I also want to add more to class game #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@LuvTching I love adding STEM in my class! I added a bunch of lessons this year and students loved them! #sstlap

Meems852 Jun 9 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@forthekiddoes good to know! Next year will be my first year teaching gifted students so I'm excited for the new challenges! #sstlap