#sstlap Archive

Weekly chat 8CST that infuses the ideas of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess into the Social Studies classroom.
Thursday January 19, 2017
9:00 PM EST
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #sstlap thanks for joining the convo tonight
  • participatechat Jan 19 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Participate in the upcoming #sstlap by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/AYOic0QbA2
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:01 PM EST
    glad to be back! I'm looking forward to everyone's thought on this week's chat. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Tyler from Michigan here! APUSH, WHAP, teacher Ed... surviving exams! #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
    What's up Pirates!!! It's been toooooooo long. I have missed you #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Chris from Bloomington, IN. Will be in & out as laundry & dinner clean up call. Teach world hist for private online HS. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hello to those who jumped in already great to see you -- #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Intros please- Name Location goal for new year subject grade level #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Adam from SC here, Just had a great #games4ed chat. Check it out next week an hour before #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
    #sstlap I have story time for the 5 year old and I'll be back
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
    Hi #sstlap, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA.
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:04 PM EST
    great to see you as always #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    great to have you back! #sstlap
    In reply to @mhoeckelman
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Tyler- great to have you with us as always #sstlap how are things?
    In reply to @ProfGeorgeEdu
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Courtney, TX, Goal: Take more risks. 8th US History/SPED #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
    hey how did the podcast go last week? #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • Mr_Lisek Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Good evening, #sstlap! Ryan in MI. 6/7 World Geo/Hist. Lurking and liking tonight. Need to create a new progress report form. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
    #games4ed is another great chat and #ditchbook follows #sstlap so a great night of learning
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Things are awesome! Heading into my favorite eras in APUSH and WHAP, wrapping up exams, and the family is great! #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Bill great to see you my friend #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Q2 #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Likewise, as always, Ben. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:07 PM EST
    hey Ryan- looks like we have a few MI peeps here tonight- great to have you #sstlap
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    It went really well. It's available here: https://t.co/zbGIQQ65vA Was awesome having @julnilsmith talking media literacy. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74, @julnilsmith
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    sorry Q2 is supposed to drop at 8:17 so I rescheduled it-- it Q1 will be 8:10 #sstlap
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A2) veteran Ts from my old school. Don't be afraid to fail and always thing outside the box. Be human, kids can tell. #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Going to be in & out of #sstlap tonight, but Amy Presley from OK joining in while I can :)
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    glad to hear it.. nice topic-- we need to have that conversation more often #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94, @julnilsmith
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A2 'there are no challenges - only opportunities' - Ms. Grimmett, former principal. Started as a goof-became a mantra #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
    A2 My mentors were the teacher/authors from the 1970s: Jeff Schrank, Jonathan Kozol, James Herndon, Ron Jones, & Saul Cohen. #sstlap
  • N_Davidson18 Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Hey folks. May have to miss tonight. Will read the chat though. Will try to drop in if I can. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    always good to have you even if it is sporatic -- #sstlap
    In reply to @STLinOK
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    Q1 #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    @classroomtools keep that thought Q2 will be back at 8:17 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @classroomtools
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1 Everything causes fear, I see no reason for hope. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
    hope you can get back in at some point- if not have a great night #sstlap
    In reply to @N_Davidson18
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Hopes-balanced budget Fears- division, hot heatedness, POTUS on twitter. #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Hi everyone! Julie from NNY. I teach gr 7 & 8 U.S. History. Goal for the yr is to work on developing empathy in Ss. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1) People joining together to stand up for what they believe - whether that is in support of PEOTUS or against. #sstlap
  • N_Davidson18 Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 watching the confirmation hearings sparked plenty of fear if I was in the US. #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1 Wow... I am nervous about the basic temperament and combativeness. Most all recent Pres talk of needing to keep level head... #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A2: Hit the jackpot with my first class roommate, Chair, & Curric coordinator -three really forward thinking #kidsfirst women! #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1b: #DeVos #sstlap
    • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:11 PM EST
      A1: Hopes-balanced budget Fears- division, hot heatedness, POTUS on twitter. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:13 PM EST
    A1 hope there is a new era with possibilities - who knows! Scary same old same old- elite running now more billionaires #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
    I meant to say: Fears- #DeVos #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
    And Jackson balanced the budget & paid off debt in 1830s (only time in US history). Led to greatest depression till then. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
    I worry about his attacking people on Twitter and seeing that as ok- refusing to allow press to ask questions- too much power #sstlap
    • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:12 PM EST
      A1 Wow... I am nervous about the basic temperament and combativeness. Most all recent Pres talk of needing to keep level head... #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A1: Hope - citizens become more active in their gov't. Fears - well, I'm hoping my fears lead to real positives after the fallout #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    i just saw there are already protests in NYC - i don't remember this for any other election #sstlap
    In reply to @N_Davidson18
  • massignmenthelp Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    #EduAfterHours #sstlap #isedchat #TBookC #SciStuChat #atplc #ICEilchat Project based learning https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A1) after listening to the examination of DeVos I am very concerned about education. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Julie great to see you as always #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
    Nations are not families nor businesses, debt works differently for them, esp when currency is world reserve. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
    If there's any hope its more active participants in the system. I'm praying thats the result. #sstlap
    In reply to @STLinOK
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
    CBO and history suggest that Balanced Budget only a talking point when Rs out of power #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:16 PM EST
    yes - all need to be active- no matter what side - they need to use their voice- #sstlap
    • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:14 PM EST
      A1: Hope - citizens become more active in their gov't. Fears - well, I'm hoping my fears lead to real positives after the fallout #sstlap
  • Mr_Lisek Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A1: The state of public ed as we know it may change if confirmation goes through. What does that do to today's teachers? #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    Q2 #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    the Tea Party popped up pretty fast after the Obama election. Was it this quick though? #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74, @N_Davidson18
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    yes- i know the Grizzlies story was a tangent, but her stance on school choice, vouchers, funding etc. is scary #sstlap
    • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:15 PM EST
      A1) after listening to the examination of DeVos I am very concerned about education. #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:17 PM EST
    I'm hoping that the good business practices (w/e they may be) will help get our budget in better shape. #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Lowers their salaries, reduces their benefits, increases unreasonable demands, and eliminates jobs. #sstlap
    In reply to @Mr_Lisek
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 Be genuine - be yourself-kids know when you aren't- Dan Richardson-Have fun John Liedtke - both coop teachers wish i listned more #sstlap
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    proficiency v growth. She couldn't even answer that, OR have a response for students with disabilities. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 My 1st principal spent a lot of time helping me define my expectations. #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    A2 #sstlap
    • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:09 PM EST
      A2 'there are no challenges - only opportunities' - Ms. Grimmett, former principal. Started as a goof-became a mantra #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:18 PM EST
    Government is not a business, and good business practices can be harmful, not helpful. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    right about Tea Party as protest party-I guess I was thinking people in the streets even before inauguration #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @N_Davidson18
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2: Best advice: Things will fail, try again tomorrow. #sstlap
  • N_Davidson18 Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 be yourself, don't be afraid to admit mistakes, Ss first #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:19 PM EST
    20 years ago, several school districts hired retired generals as superintendents. All led to disasters in those districts #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:20 PM EST
    okay, I was asked what hopes I had. That's all I could think of. #honesty #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
    Sorry to be late to #sstlap - finished a rousing game of #smashup by @alderac - awesome game (I was Mad Scientist Wizards)
    In reply to @alderac
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:21 PM EST
    i was thinking that point- business practices are to make money w/o regard for ppl-$ $ $ is all valuable #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @MrsC_Will
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:22 PM EST
    #sstlap A2 @PamelaNosbusch was/is a mentor - good teaching, good administrating, good living ... lucky to work w/ her for 20 yrs
    In reply to @PamelaNosbusch
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Story time success... He's asleep. I'm ready to #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Q3 #sstlap
  • mrterborg Jan 19 @ 9:24 PM EST
    #tlap #sstlap #ditchbook #txeduchat #mdeschat
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    awesome- way to be a parent first #sstlap
    In reply to @mhoeckelman
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3: Washington, I'm an 8gr T. I have to. He's the epitome of "New Chapter" #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A3 The most consequential was probably 1860, it precipitated Civil War & remade the nation & Constitution. Next probably 1932. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2) Had awesome mentor my 1st yr T'ing. Was little nervous but he was super supportive & is still someone I turn to for advice. #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Crap nvm I re-read. It says "ELECTION" Dang it! #sstlap
    • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
      A3: Washington, I'm an 8gr T. I have to. He's the epitome of "New Chapter" #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
    A3 I hope with all my heart I will be wrong about this, but 2016 may mark the end of our Constitutional Republic. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:26 PM EST
    yes we all need support when we start out and more when we take risks-- then need to do it for others #sstlap
    • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:25 PM EST
      A2) Had awesome mentor my 1st yr T'ing. Was little nervous but he was super supportive & is still someone I turn to for advice. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3 Presidential Election- Abe Lincoln don't' know who else could have guided America through Civil War #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3 President Obama - first African American who excited people about the possibility for change and hope #sstlap
  • burgessdave Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Thanks, Courtney! That's twice today...but... #hardpass No way! But DeVos is a DISASTER for education (and kids). #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3 Election of FDR, Jackson, Washington, LBJ #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    I think ppl protesting is like founding fathers- fed up with system and won't do status quo or being controlled #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Of course, had Lincoln not been elected, there may not have been a Civil War. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    #sstlap a1: his business Savvy. I want America to be the maker, creator and innovator. We need to stop sending American jobs away.
    In reply to @Braz74
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: the election of Andrew Jackson the expansion of democracy or Reagan in 1980 with the hostages release #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    #sstlap A3 biggest change from an election - Lincoln, FDR - but TR becoming pres in 1901 opened up the century with a bang
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    agreed--- sad the convo is about bears when it should be about her incompetence #sstlap
    In reply to @burgessdave, @MrsC_Will
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
    A3: Bush 2 bc I remember it the most. What if's are a big ? in my mind. Obama is a great one too. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:29 PM EST
    could be true, but America would also be a much different divided inequal place for more ppl #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Have to wait 50 years to see what history tells us. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    I like the FDR choice as he was able to bring people together and get things together in time of crisis #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    T's promises to abandon NATO (treaties are part of Const), press attacks, flouting of conflict of interest, don't bode well. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Do you think Emancipation and end of slavery would have happened? Maybe not as quickly but still happened? #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74, @classroomtools
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3: Obama's was major for obvious reasons, Kennedy- young, Irish, Catholic. Trump's reminds me of Reagan- Reagan was more qualified #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    I hope it leads to business in America but his business savy has been to go bankrupt and not pay bills - so not sold he is answer #sstlap
    • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:28 PM EST
      #sstlap a1: his business Savvy. I want America to be the maker, creator and innovator. We need to stop sending American jobs away.
      In reply to @Braz74
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Probably, but it is conceivable that slavery would have fallen of own weight, & Jim Crow avoided. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Q4 #sstlap
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    #sstlap a2: Joe Ibarra was a great mentor as I entered the public sector as an educator. Very professional and set a clear example.
    In reply to @Braz74
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    I suspect yes, but very hard to know. Perhaps Jim Crow would have been avoided. @Braz74 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will, @Braz74
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:32 PM EST
    interesting counter factual. Slavery likely wasn't going anywhere (rd Foner). Tensions high #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will, @Braz74, @classroomtools
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
    agreed- he is tryingto stretch his authority and endangering our nation, our freedom and our status in the world #sstlap
    • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:30 PM EST
      T's promises to abandon NATO (treaties are part of Const), press attacks, flouting of conflict of interest, don't bode well. #sstlap
      In reply to @Braz74
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
    He's my favorite president because he was willing to try anything. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3 Polk? He picked the fight that led to MX war and the entire SW corner of continental US. Al the others mentioned too #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4 So many: invention of writing, scientific revolution, development of public health, 20th cen world wars. #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4: Washington voluntarily leaving office. The idea of a Prez leaving office and giving up power voluntarily is powerful to me. #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    @golliharsclass automation is biggest driver of manufacture loss... #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74, @golliharsclass
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    #sstlap A4 good debate Q for Ss! Top o' my head? Harnessing electricity - led to whole bunch of other big stuff (light bulbs, TV, Pong)
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
    A4) Pearl Harbor. Entrance to WWII, ending point of the GD, solidifies the U.S. as a super power, opened up the Manhattan Proj later #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    I agree, would have lasted longer, how much is hard to say. @MrsC_Will @Braz74 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @MrsC_Will, @Braz74
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Hey Gang! Been a while... how we doing? 😎 #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: Declaration of independence, the Civil War and the Atomic Bomb. Huge history turning points. #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:35 PM EST
    that's what the founding generation believed too. More value in slaves than all other industry combined #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @Braz74
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A42: Jefferson and the LA purchase. What if he actually lived by what he believed? No purchase? What would US look like today? #sstlap
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: abolition of slavery, women's suffrage, WW1, WW2, avoiding WW3- many to name. All changed the face of America- #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    @MrPowley and he had a seriously cool mullet #sstlap #bestpresidentialhair
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: The CA gold rush, no other event in the 19th century had a bigger impact in the discovery of gold which link the east & west #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
    yes- and thought about the people first- lasting legacy #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    South lost the war because northern industrialization outclassed them. That would have happened regardless. @Braz74 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @Braz74
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4: I hate is how REVISIONIST we are when it comes to history. If it weren't for those terrible moments change never would've come. #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4 American Revolution b/c it influenced so many other revolutions & is still continuing today. #sstlap
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4: The victory at the battle of Little Big Horn, Led US Army to believe natives were threat therefore more pressure on NA #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    have you read the whitewashing MLK article? It's pretty powerful. #sstlap
    In reply to @golliharsclass
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:37 PM EST
    and pushed the fast forward button on the spread of slavery argument ------> Civil War #sstlap
    • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:36 PM EST
      A4: The CA gold rush, no other event in the 19th century had a bigger impact in the discovery of gold which link the east & west #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
    and labor is expensive-- how do you compete with 60 cents a day? when Middle class wages stagnate #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @golliharsclass
  • ProfGeorgeEdu Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Cutting is short tonight, have a jam-packed schedule tomorrow. Have a good one. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:38 PM EST
    was thinking big things like fire but didn't want to go that far back- but nuclear fusion- the good and bad of that technology #sstlap
    • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:34 PM EST
      #sstlap A4 good debate Q for Ss! Top o' my head? Harnessing electricity - led to whole bunch of other big stuff (light bulbs, TV, Pong)
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Women's suffrage was earned peacefully over a 70 yr period. Civil Rights Movement, 20 years. Peaceful change occurs. #sstlap
    In reply to @golliharsclass
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    I love this conversation! I think that's a bit of Lost Cause. Union did have more industry, but /1 #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    hey Matt great to se you hope all is well #sstlap
    In reply to @MrBarry628
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Anyone doing anything special for the inauguration tomorrow? #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    we kept the light on for you #sstlap
    In reply to @MrBarry628
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    I was thinking Gutenberg's timing - hello snowball effect! Reformation/Scientific Revolution/Exploration/1st Global Age #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:39 PM EST
    everything is great Ben! Unfortunately life has gotten in the way of things preventing the chats. Cheers friends of #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:40 PM EST
    I was going to do #InaugurationBingo with my Ss. You? #sstlap
    In reply to @MrBarry628
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:40 PM EST
    that was also true with Brits in America Rev and the US in Vietnam. His full of weaker beating strong #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Q5 #sstlap
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    YUP! check out the blog https://t.co/oMz9D7KESU to see what we're doing #Inauguration #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsC_Will
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    I do an activity where ss crete supplies for N/S- N gets more ppl better scissors then line up and discuss #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @classroomtools
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A5: Attended a training where @steph_frosch introduced me to @burgessdave and #tlap That is my turning pt. I will never go back. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A5) When we moved to NY, school sent me to training that focused on creating learning experiences for Ss. That was before my 4th yr. #sstlap
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A5: Election 2008 unit... Ss taught me to LOVE their opinions #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I see no evidence of this. It's a great narrative, but I know lots of older people that feel entitled #sstlap
    In reply to @golliharsclass, @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
    A5 Backward Design and then #Tlap - both opened door to what is possible- no more textbook prision- engage create connect #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Brits in Am Rev is more analogous to Vietnam. Both foreign invaders. Not so in Civil War. @Braz74 #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @Braz74
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A5: 2013, "The Year of the PIRATE": #TLAP + #NCSS13 + #SSCHAT + move to OK = I stayed in Edu rather than leaving & networked hard #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A5. 9/11 & explaining it to 8th graders and personally meeting @burgessdave and becoming a Pirate teacher #sstlap
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    New information comes to light, new POVs are developed. #sstlap
    In reply to @golliharsclass
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:43 PM EST
    #sstlap A5 first time I saw @teachtci in Cincy in 94 - game changer - then moving to an independent school - ability to change the game ...
    In reply to @TeachTCI
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
    that is great! should be part of every teacher's training- learn by doing not memorizing or listening #sstlap
    • CHitch94 Jan 19 @ 9:41 PM EST
      A5) When we moved to NY, school sent me to training that focused on creating learning experiences for Ss. That was before my 4th yr. #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:44 PM EST
    #sstlap A5 then some cool grant trips - VA, South, Vietnam, France - then getting connectEd via this twitter thang
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5: My Ss writing the things they learned and loved about our 2007 election unit #sstlap
  • N_Davidson18 Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    This year. My long term mentor left and I find myself trusting myself more and trying new challenges #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    all history is revision. Dunning school was a burial of emancipation legacy, now we're past that #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @golliharsclass
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5b: Advice to myself: Join twitter. Be amazing, stop settling for the status quo. #sstlap
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:45 PM EST
    new evidence --> new interpretations #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @golliharsclass
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
    #sstlap A5: 9/11. I was teaching and watched how it impacted school, kids, admin, parents. Changed my vision, perspective, outlook.
    In reply to @Braz74
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:46 PM EST
    had this convo w/Ss re: Obama legacy. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @classroomtools, @golliharsclass
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Q6 #sstlap
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A5: Joining the #tlap & #sstlap crew def created a "new me" as a teacher #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:47 PM EST
    5b: today wasn't too shabby either. Figured out my own "next steps" toward long-term goals for myself in Edu. W/ supportive sup #sstlap
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A6: Gonna take my Ss on the ORIGINAL Oregon Trail :) @oregontrail #sstlap
    In reply to @oregontrail
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    @MrBarry628 I thought about comparing Washington #Inauguration to Trump. Interesting discussion to say the least. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrBarry628
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A5 I discovered #gamification which re-energized me and allowed me to be more creative. Getting a HIS masters also was amazing #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Yup @MrBarry628 @TeachTCI showed me a way to teach that I never experienced in school - creative, active, fun, challenging, #sstlap
    In reply to @MrBarry628, @TeachTCI
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A6 new opportunities to work with Ts and ss to unlock new projects and potential #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
    See this 1970 Jules Feiffer cartoon. https://t.co/PYSE1YulGJ #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @golliharsclass
  • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A6: New approach to Native American West Unit 1865-1900, Ss design a buffalo hide this year :) #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
    A6 Excited and nervous getting chromebooks and becoming a Google school old dog new tricks #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A6: Actually sleeping a decent amount - year 2 with AP is a whole different animal! #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    that sounds awesoem- can't wait to see pics or videos #sstlap
    • MrBarry628 Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
      A6: New approach to Native American West Unit 1865-1900, Ss design a buffalo hide this year :) #sstlap
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q6: I'm excited bc for the 1st time I let go of my anxiety re: state testing. #LetItGo #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Think of the confirmation hearings if @burgessdave was nominated - Senators would be blown away! #sstlap #tlap
    In reply to @burgessdave
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:50 PM EST
    A6: nervous: State-Testing and A-F "accountability" ratings. Excited: Central Plains Unit of Texas, Poetry Unit #sstlap
  • stony12270 Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A6: I'm super excited to help our SS and Geography classes connect via @SkypeClassroom this semester to learn culture and more! #sstlap
    In reply to @SkypeClassroom
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
    yeah used @teachtci sheg and zinn for ideas- engagement activiites - awesome ideas and ss appreciate variety #sstlap taught charleston
    • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:48 PM EST
      Yup @MrBarry628 @TeachTCI showed me a way to teach that I never experienced in school - creative, active, fun, challenging, #sstlap
      In reply to @MrBarry628, @TeachTCI
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:51 PM EST
    A6: We got @breakoutEDU and I'm obsessed with #Gamification #sstlap
    In reply to @breakoutEDU
  • EduGladiators Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
    πŸŽ™Let's talk Restorative βš–οΈ SATURDAY #Edugladiators Join LIVE #afterchat ⏯https://t.co/kWdEJqAlod too! #INeLearn #isedchat #meses #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6 #sstlap excited -looking to integrate modified assessment profile - https://t.co/Oo9NV1vHKu @mrmatera and I are ready to go with it
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
    I love our chromebooks! Opened so many doors to so many things. We just got VR and @breakoutEDU so this should be fun! #sstlap
    In reply to @mhoeckelman, @breakoutEDU
  • MrPowley Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
    thanks. I'll check that out #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @golliharsclass
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Hey @mhoechelman Did the Columbus gibberish speech today. Even drew in a coworker with the antics #tlap WIN #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
    A6 #sstlap nervous - NHD crunch time right now, DC trip in April (but hopefully get to se @MrBarry628 @SciTeach7Davis)
    In reply to @MrBarry628, @SciTeach7Davis
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
    my job is to use tech let me know if you need any help-we use Google Classroom- and should check out ryan o'donnell's templates #sstlap
    • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:49 PM EST
      A6 Excited and nervous getting chromebooks and becoming a Google school old dog new tricks #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Definitely a terrific read. @golliharsclass #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @golliharsclass
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
    I'm with you on the new accountability system. I don't want to be known as a good T bc of STAAR. #sstlap
    In reply to @golliharsclass
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
    yes when you have some lessons already it is awesome - freedom #sstlap
    In reply to @STLinOK
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Q7 #sstlap
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Would have helped if I'd spelt your name right @mhoeckelman πŸ™„ #sstlap
    In reply to @mhoeckelman
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:54 PM EST
    you use @playfanschool it's amazing for Geography and #Gamification #sstlap
    In reply to @stony12270, @SkypeClassroom, @playfanschool
  • golliharsclass Jan 19 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A5: #tlap has helped me open up and be creative in my approach to teaching a lesson. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:55 PM EST
    agreed- someone who knows about education-knows kids-has a track record of positive influence vs someone who has destroyed public ed #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6 Excited to teach other T's how to use 1:1 Chromebks in the classroom. #sstlap
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:56 PM EST
    nice - great project idea #sstlap
    In reply to @stony12270, @SkypeClassroom
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:56 PM EST
    I use #GoogleClassroom for everything! Ps love the updates and seeing S work. #sstlap
    In reply to @Braz74
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
    nice both of those are awesome experiences for kids #sstlap
    • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:52 PM EST
      I love our chromebooks! Opened so many doors to so many things. We just got VR and @breakoutEDU so this should be fun! #sstlap
      In reply to @mhoeckelman, @breakoutEDU
  • classroomtools Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Probably need to find it in a library. Check for it here: https://t.co/lXSNF3uShY @golliharsclass #sstlap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @golliharsclass
  • STLinOK Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: Making plans to get Admin cert in another year or two & then EdD from there. Big change & lots to fall in place, but exciting #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jan 19 @ 9:57 PM EST
    We got 1:1 Chromebks last yr. I love them! #sstlap
    In reply to @mhoeckelman
  • MrsC_Will Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
    A7: Looking fwd to traveling more (Turning 30 in the Mediterranean next yr!) Goal: start Masters w/@Gilder_Lehrman #sstlap
    In reply to @Gilder_Lehrman
  • Chucktaft Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
    love to have some #sstlap crew come to #WCSS17 in March @WCSS1 https://t.co/NvKAb8ulC5 will be good times! sessions, unconference, trivia!
    In reply to @WCSS1
  • Braz74 - Moderator Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
    thanks everyone for another great chat -- have a great rest of theweek and Go Pack Go #sstlap
  • mhoeckelman Jan 19 @ 9:59 PM EST
    I'm glad to be back I have missed all of my Thursday #sstlap friends. Great chat @Braz74
    In reply to @Braz74