#TLAP Archive
#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday June 27, 2016
Welcome to ! We are excited to have authors, & hosting tonight!
Thanks SO much to for moderating tonight's chat! If you can, jump over to starting now!!! :)
Welcome to tonight! We are talking all things design thinking and creativity with a focus on !
It's pirate family vacation time in Oahu for & me so we will be in and out tonight in the chat. With u in spirit!
Hey where are you from?! What do you teach/lead/learn?? 😁🚀
This is mike from WI I teach high school science
Miranda Reagan, Tennessee, 3rd grade class with emphasis on & ! https://t.co/MgNqiIa6ai
Hey where are you from?! What do you teach/lead/learn?? 😁🚀
5th grade in St. Louis. Looking forward to the chat!
Heather from Indiana. English teacher/instructional designer
Andrea, 1st grade from Bay Area, CA. Excited about tonight's chat!
Hey crew.... Krisrin 7th science from MA.
Hey 4th grade teacher in the DC metro :) first day of summer break for me! Long year but already psyched for next year!
I'm AJ from just outside Philadelphia, PA- I'm an Innovation Specialist and co-author of
Art in Nacogdoches, Texas... Tweeting from the library tonight (again)... Don't yet know what I'm teaching this year MS though.
Hi , Kristin from Lansing, MI, 6th grade teacher ELA and SS
Hi - I teach high school social studies and engage students through comics and graphic novels https://t.co/pyAKF4u0pT
Julie from Texas. Teach 5th grade reading.
oh yeah! This should be fun 😁
ESE lead teacher public title I all boys middle school tampa florida
Lindsay, teaching 4th grade in Northern IL!
Silicon Valley. Leading teachers into creative confidence for using edtech with students.
https://t.co/pMEfrVQccQ
Hey where are you from?! What do you teach/lead/learn?? 😁🚀
Kelley, Missouri, MS science
I'm John and I'm in Salem, Oregon.
Cathy, Illinois, middle school science
First question coming up...
Kirk, Illinois, teach 6-8th grade double accelerated math in a flipped classroom.
Lead leader at K- 3rd grade school in Bham AL
Q1: What's your definition of creativity?
Hello All! Steven a Middle School Assistant prinicpal from Missouri
Hi! Margie from PA. Math coach k-12
Jesse, PA resident, Jersey Health/PE teacher, aspiring principal. Using Twitter to limit my "summer slide."
Lead Learner at K- 3rd grade school Bham AL
A1: making something, or putting learning into a new format https://t.co/LA1gK2TTSn
Q1: What's your definition of creativity?
Happy Monday! Kris, elem prin from State College attempting a double chat...
A1 Getting an idea in your head and making it come to life.
A1: Creativity in the eyes of the student. I don't assess creativity as the student should be the judge of their own creativity.
A1: Allowing the Ss to guide the learning and then I fill in the holes with direction, questions and guidance
A1: We need a bigger definition of creativity, one that embraces every single person on earth as capable of making an impact!
A1: Creativity=innovation + risks + not being afraid to fail. Challenging others to push their own thinking to the very edge.
Hello Jove MS Principal MO
Laura k12 Art Coordinator from TX just off my head is full but I'll do my best to keep up
Renee White joining from NC.
Creativity is putting your spin on a concept. You must be true to yourself to be creative
Jane in Duluth, MN 7th grade math
A1 creativity is not seeing curriculum and text as constraining - they are just jumping off point https://t.co/SeNAL0YAVK
A1: To make something new or to come up with another way of thinking
A1. Creativity ... Unleashing one's potential to do/say/make something like nothing else they have done before.
A1: all kids are creative in their own way! As long as each kid is thinking and expressing!
A1 Forward thinking. Being willing to put yourself out there.
A1 omg I love this question! I'm deemed queen of creativity... Color, choice, art supplies, always changing up project styles
A1) Creativity is an active state of creating, solving problems or reaching goals; making connections others may not see
Yes! It's not something some have and others don't! https://t.co/Cml5TyDG02
A1: We need a bigger definition of creativity, one that embraces every single person on earth as capable of making an impact!
Yes! https://t.co/WpZFP8Dd6A
Creativity is putting your spin on a concept. You must be true to yourself to be creative
A1:Creativity, creating something that has your stamp on it, whether it be art, literature, science, math, ss, or games
A1. Creativity has to include showing people who you are and what you are capable of
A1: Thinking and creating something that demonstrates your abilities and strengths
A1 - It's OOTB exploration which implies choices... And leads to expression with great joy. Involves energizing focus. Uhh... I tried.
A1: Creativity: or using anything in new , unexpected, or artistic way.
A2: inventive, original, think divergently, flexibly - out of the box
5th grade teacher, New Jersey - all subjects.
Loving all the chats tonight. Jess from south carolina. Go CCU
A1: Creativity is applying schema and imagination along with perseverance to be innovators. Reflection is essential, too!
A1 I let the students tell me what they want to make to show their learning &help guide revision if needed then approve & let them go
A1: seeing things in a way others haven't; a new way to do something that may have been done before
A1: Creativity is turning the ordinary into extraordinary.
To create or engineer something from your perspective..music, art, dance, novel https://t.co/lBqMtQoKOo
Q1: What's your definition of creativity?
A1 - part 2: Using information to go in a direction that is unique to the learner
A1 creativity is thinking outside the box to make something your own
Q1: Trying something new, challenging ourselves/students, defy the ordinary.
Students and teachers expressing original ideas! Our job to embrace, listen, and implement new ideas!
I agree wish could jump in here - art seems to scare some creativity -exploration- innovation
Agree! 140 characters doesn't cut defining creativity!
welcome to to the Queen! Glad you joined in tonight!
preach! kids are our curriculum - not just textbooks :)
A1 creativity is allowing Ss and Ts to take risk,present and express their thoughts and ideas
A1: coming up with something that's new to you. any form.
Ashley from Texas, I teach 3rd grade math and science
A1: Creativity is really about thinking outside the box. Asking how can I make this different and better and tweaking what already is
Love the idea that creativity includes challenging ourselves and trying something new! https://t.co/LbHkyaYYju
Q1: Trying something new, challenging ourselves/students, defy the ordinary.
A1: Everyone has something to contribute. Your ideas, whether brand new or improving a classic, are your brand of creativity.
Good point - It's nearly impossible not to have personal attributes displayed in a creation https://t.co/whJ7PhFqYH
A1: Thinking and creating something that demonstrates your abilities and strengths
Are you out there tonight... Would love to hear (see) your answer!
A1: Allowing Ss to explore their inner lives, and creating something that expresses their inner lives.
thanks I made it using 2 apps iMotion & Alive. Learned abt them
i like this definition. it's simple yet complete. ;)
A1: Creativity is truly flexible thinking.
A1: Creativity is many things. Showing, telling, exploring, creating, making, built ding and so on.
Q2: What creative approach do you most identify with (hacker, geek, engineer, architect, artist, point guard)?
I love seeing all their different ideas that let them flourish! A1
A1: Creativity is hard to define but easy to see and appreciate.
Q1: creativity is when others look at you confused.
A1: Creative teachers inspire creativity in students and creative teachers don't need an instruction manual https://t.co/pJVlybbGOZ
Creativity is embracing our element & our differences _running w/ them allowing for a cycle of change & innovation
A@: Started as a hacker - didn't go so well. Trying engineer!
A2: If I have to pick one It's hacker but as you say in the book, I'm often a bit of all or some. I see myself as an engineer also
Yeah, like what can I do with s hat. ... Hmm.... Make it into a...
A2: Hmm, probably geek/innovator but more importantly I always like to have fun with what I am doing.
A2: point guard, shake & bake new moves, others: finding an answer, doing it differently.
A2 I'm a combination of a point guard and an architect
A1 Creativity = passion, innovation, and fun. It's my daughter making dessert beautiful because it's fun! https://t.co/Weauv4WUJZ
A1: anything that side steps the norm
I have lots of them for that https://t.co/kQCngZEyuu
Yeah, like what can I do with s hat. ... Hmm.... Make it into a...
A1) Also think the definition must move beyond "art" or even "writing" so that Ss understand that being inventive &math are "creative"
A2: I identify most with being a creative learner. pushing my own boundaries to try something new
A2: I see myself as a mix between an architect and a point guard...but others have different opinions (hint: )
A2: I like to think...engineer. My classroom is like a well oiled machine of designing, , communication and
you can pick more than one!
A2 I identify with the engineer and artiSt. I like to structure ideas but I also like to create them ans make them my own
A2: I am more of an artist, but dabble in some geekery.
A2: The Disrupter. The one who doesn't see what everyone else sees and opens everyone else's eyes to something new.
A2: Uh... All of the above...??? 😜Just ❤️ learning. https://t.co/A0048RHxa9
Q2: What creative approach do you most identify with (hacker, geek, engineer, architect, artist, point guard)?
Q2 Ohhh that one's harder! I'd say engineer, I love building things and creating a different classroom theme every year
Point guard...I like initiating the play and then seeing it through with my teammates. https://t.co/sc3mUykm4V
Q2: What creative approach do you most identify with (hacker, geek, engineer, architect, artist, point guard)?
love it! Especially when a passing adult just had to pop in to see WTH is going on
A2: I'm more of an Artist-Engineer
I set you up for that one haha!
A2: This is me exactly! But CH2 was so great! I desperately needed to understand the others better! https://t.co/i3n2AOR1BI
A2: I'm geeky too. I really love all types of learning and trying new things always https://t.co/1k92Z3zMcS
you can pick more than one!
A2 Probable crafty...love scrapbooking and tech geek, equally love technology (websites, Publisher, and social media.
agree! Creating a climate of risk taking & growth mindset is key! Tips?
A2: Empathy and an attempt to bring my experiences to others keeps me from being one one-sided, I think.
A2: My creativity approach would be 2 parts geek plus a dash of hacker.
A2. Approach = architect. As an instructional designer, I think in systems, matrices, patterns, users, emphathy...
I get complimented on being creative all the time but struggled w/ that at 1st b/c I was terrible at art growing up...
A2 - I think I id with the artist because I love to start with a blank page. But I like hacker too. Messing up other people's art.
A2: I like the point guard approach. Drive the lane and dish the ball off to a student for a slam dunk.
Awesome. A teacher after my own heart.
A2: hacker and architect. Create my own, but tweek what is already in practice to fit my / Ss needs. https://t.co/dU8251JwRN
Q2: What creative approach do you most identify with (hacker, geek, engineer, architect, artist, point guard)?
Point guard... Leading the way! Combo with architect... Building kids up and letting them learn by hands on
A2) See myself in both the creative and the geek; find inspiration in both w/creative getting 60 and geek getting 40
A2: People. Because the better people you have, the more empowered and capable they are, hence the fewer problems I have.
A2: Definitely relate to the point guard approach. Try to be open with full vision and looking for opportunities to create w/ others.
Right, Renee? Totally with you there!
I think people are often two or three at the same time
A2: I tend to be a mix of an artist and an engineer.
People often call me creative but usually are referring to my crazy disorganization.
A2: maybe just an explorer. I ❤️learning & not afraid of uncharted territory but think more like artist & architect guess.
A2 finally realized it was the teacher that influenced my opinion of myself as an artist, so important I never make my kids feel that
- Just to be clear. I respect other people's art... But sometimes you start with someone else's stuff and launch.
A2 I like the freedom of being an artist and feeling limitless in design
I think the best of the best use them all for the different personalities in their room is good https://t.co/iLwppZBqBC
Mike an Architect from MD who engineers and hacks learning experiences.
but, everyone is creative. Just gotta find your way!
A2: I feel like the engineer, in the fact that I dont't feel artistic, I also like to try to fix problems
I'm an expert at launching other people's stuff!
I am the geek hacker ... Always thinking ways different ways to use things
A2 so I guess I'm also an artist and engineer :)
Q2: def more than one, I'd say "the geek." At this moment watching "Big Hero 6." Great quote, "find a new angle."
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
That's a really great way to put it https://t.co/XDNYwBPa5M
I am the geek hacker ... Always thinking ways different ways to use things
A2 cont.: Would adhd be an approach? I get incredibly bored doing the same thing more than once.
A2 the geek & the architect - I appreciate research & understanding the WHY, but I also embrace collaboration & making
great reply! Gotta strive for greatness, going for them all haha!! A2
A2: I try to summon creativity based on audience needs. This means my lessons frequently change from year-to-year :)
A3: Only way to get to that excited curiosity.
A3: gives them ownership, powerful
hey jump into if you can it's all about tonight
A3 They have more creative and innovative questions than most adults
I'm a pro at decorating so I've tapped in to that skill for my class:)
A3: If you answer for them then you've enabled them. They've learned nothing other than to keep asking you for answers :)
A3:Questions are what drive thinking. When they ask Qs and they are validated, it gives them ownership of their learning and discovery
A3: to form a question, they must have some basis of understanding. They can truly learn what they need to know
- A3 Because that's where they find their soul.
Q3: So their work has intrinsic value & more personal meaning to them. Passion drives deeper inquiry.
A3: Students are like us; they put passion and perspiration into what they find interesting.
A3 letting them take control leads to engagement and creativity
A3 It gives Ss voice, brings up engagement and allows for both curiosity and creativity https://t.co/wdyoNDZuy6
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A3 first time Ss ask me, I respond - what do YOU think? Puts them on their heels - not used to it. Just back up your opinion!
A3 asking questions helps engagement and leads to growth and a higher level of learning
A3: The foundation of learning is built upon curiousity and engagement. Asking questions builds Ss interest and makes them dig deep
A3: Because Ts don't always know the right Qs to ask. Give Ss control of their learning. https://t.co/lkKFHAynom
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A3: questions are often the glue to engagement. Those asking questions are the ones more fully engaged
A3: Students asking their own questions allows for investment into their learning https://t.co/mOaReFkPZh
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A2- definitely a combo of artist and geek. In and out of the classroom
A3. Let students ask their own questions forces their brains to strenghten the synapses between what they know and do not understand.
A3 They take ownership, become invested and empowered.
A3 After reading & I'll be creating a more exciting, student-led classroom. Great ideas in both!
A3: Student generated questions are generally born out of curiosity or confusion. Either question type offers opportunity for growth.
When I ask the questions I already know the answers. Boring.
A3: Questions are the quickest way to understanding and exploring. Plus it gives students a say.
A3: the greatest driving force is intrinsic motivation
A3:I look at it being an informal assessment, if Ss are asking questions maybe I didn't cover the material clearly enough
A3 Gives us insight into their thinking and increased engagement
A3 when they ask questions for themselves, I also learn. Important that they know we are ALL learners in the room
Q3: their questions tell you their thoughts, directions, and level of analysis/comprehension.
Q3 because wondering opens so many more doors than just being content with what's given, we work on meta cognition skills from day 1
A3: w/o it they don't have a platform to create. They'll simply replicate in the direction and mind frame of Ts and fellow SS
A3:Questions show that Ss are making connections to learning. Ss asking Qs means that they are connecting prior knowledge to the world
A3 in order for learning to be truly meaningful students must drive the questions engage them and they will respond
A3: Ss own Qs can foster creativity in their thinking & design. They are leading.
I need to do better at asking questions instead of giving answers.
A3 it's important for S's to ask their own ?s because they have different perspectives from their Ts
A3: Kids are born curious. They will have their own questions either way. Questions lead to their passions. https://t.co/xkGAuHHHVI
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A3: it's about discovery let Ss touch things/explore first then DISCOVER their questions
A3) Ss who set own questions are eager to discover the answers
A3: They need to ask questions to contribute to world and those questions can be difficult to come up with. Plus ownership is key
A3 - And it's important 2teach them 2ask more kinds of questions than they ever thought possible. Asking = more learning than answers.
A3 the ability to ask questions is what unlocks learning ... Self directed learning
Yes!! This is exactly how I feel about questioning https://t.co/jfKsoChCpy
A3:Questions are what drive thinking. When they ask Qs and they are validated, it gives them ownership of their learning and discovery
A3: When Ss ask questions they take ownership of their learning. They should be asking early and often- helps Ss find their passions!
Love this answer! https://t.co/QTczdj9IJ9
A3: Kids are born curious. They will have their own questions either way. Questions lead to their passions. https://t.co/xkGAuHHHVI
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A3: all Ss gather and analyze info diff. It's the questions they ask that help them understand and make connections!
A3 We don't want regurgitation we want thinkers!
Davida from Toronto dropping in late!
A3: Because they need help learning how to question deeply. We unschool them on that!
Exactly. It's all about tapping into that natural curiosity and wonder
A3 Asking questions is the difference between working to please the teacher and working to please yourself.
A3 I love when they ask ?s my reply is always, find out and come back and teach us what you learned, they love being teacher!
wait time so difficult to master.ok to hear crickets in the room - thinking is going on.Yes -even when being observed
A3B: Ss also are engaged in the material and are trying to dive deeper
A3: Allows Ss to express their agency which is key to being human. & Ss become autonomous learner and become active, receptive learner
A3: Questions lead to great conversations!
Joining late from IN. A2: Not athletic. Not artistic unless you count languages. I'd have to say geek.
A3 Use primary sources from Ask Ss what they see, hear, smell, etc Turn em loose
A3: Students asking questions opens up divergent thinking (), that could lead to more creative solutions.
A3: Who? The entire school community becomes better because a principal can make or break a school's culture.
As a Social Studies teacher it is imperative students ask questions ... Question what their thinking ... Gain perspective
a3 Ss must generate own Q's for relevant buy in and accountability of learning! Sparks authentic inquiry
A3 It's our job to put things out there that make Ss WANT 2ask. Woa what is that? Why did that happen? Make it so they can't not ask.
Let us know what you think of it!
Q4: How do we help students take creative risks?
A3: This is natural inquiry: problem or observation leads to curiosity. This curiosity leads to experimentation and innovation -
Q3 I always try to ask myself would I want to do this. So would I want to answer someone else's questions or my own?
Did you just use a double negative? https://t.co/loH3xsF08Y
A3 It's our job to put things out there that make Ss WANT 2ask. Woa what is that? Why did that happen? Make it so they can't not ask.
A3: bc Ss have to be able to process what they are learning interior own way to retain it!
A3: Teachers who "let" kids ask questions need to reframe the approach to encouraging kids to ask questions of all types.
I think as Ts - we wear all hats
A4: Have to create an environment where Ss feel safe enough to take risks and possibly fail in front of peers
A4: Take them ourselves. Fall forward in front of them.
A3: When Ss as their own questions they are owning their learning and engagement goes up. Engaged students are learning students!
A4: generate a safe environment for failure and risk taking, model it yourself
A4: Don't judge! As soon as we judge any idea, we lose the privilege of facilitating any more.
A4: Model! Model! Model! Then...cheer them on!
Ts too Teach how to handle gracefully and grow.
A4: By taking those risks ourselves in the classroom with our students https://t.co/BY3eDPHWzX
Q4: How do we help students take creative risks?
A4 we can help our S's take crestive risks by modeling our own creative risks
Yep. It's Twitter. Gotta make new rules. Or break the ones you always break anyways.
A4- model failure and experimentation for them.
Q4 we have to model acceptance and no judgements. Don't allow negativity in the classroom
A4:First build relationships. You must have trust for Ss to feel comfortable to take risks. Model risk-taking https://t.co/EZtaIacOCS
A4: Model it! My kids know that many of the things I do instructionally are not "normal." I ...& that's a risk! https://t.co/G9JV1qz6Wx
Q3: Why is it important to let students ask their own questions?
A4: Model. Ss see Ts take risks and try new things in classroom. Voice it: "Trying something new here..." https://t.co/o0zedOzjmN
Q4: How do we help students take creative risks?
A4 by doing so ourselves:being honest when things don't work. Asking Ss 4 feedback. Failure is learning -yes, even when being observed
A4: My classroom motto was: "Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes you learn!"
A4 Model it, encourage it, celebrate it..we have to teach that "failure is apart of the process" https://t.co/E6atMirAyh
Q4: How do we help students take creative risks?
A4: Create a family, not a class.
A4 challenge them, model it for them, allow failure and encourage risk taking it's what prototyping/testing is all about
Answer them with a question. Make their brains hurt.
A4: Let students know that mistakes are a part of the learning process. They are simply iterations toward success
A4: Model them ourselves and stay out of the way. Give as little direction as possible and feedback when time is right. Relationships
A4: Find out what their passion is and give them the tools to help solve problems and extend their curiosity. Let them take lead!
Pirates can do what they want! Good for you https://t.co/XuW3Not79Y
Yep. It's Twitter. Gotta make new rules. Or break the ones you always break anyways.
A4: 1st, create a risk-taking culture. 2nd, create projects that take Ss a little out of their comfort zone. https://t.co/pfV92kdb8s
Q4: How do we help students take creative risks?
A4: We must model risk taking and share our experiences. Encourage- no failures when you're resilient & learn from mistakes.
A4) Teach Ss that attempts are important in the process of discovery and creation since the prefix "re" is important--redesign, etc
A4: Students take creative risks when we create a safe environment and model/discuss our own creative risk taking.
A4 we help students take risks by modeling risk taking ... If they never see it how will they know what it looks like?
A4. Creative risks are more frequently attempted in environments of soc-emotional safety. It's a safety net a group builds for itself
A4: Ss trying out "Noticing & Wondering". Really helps
I don't want to be the T that stops their creativity.
Q4: by creating the atmosphere, climate, lessons, challenges, and feedback that supports creativity. Feedback is paramount!
A4 hand in hand w/ family environment... Make them comfortable enough to try new things, allow them 2 ask peers who r stronger 4 help
A4: Model it! My kids know that many of the things I do instructionally are not "normal." I ...& that's a risk!
We have to be willing to take them ourself. Build an environment that is safe and meant to foster those creative risks.
A4: Teach failure so students won't fear that the worst will happen when their idea doesn't work. Model creativity ourselves.
Hi Just saw this & love reading tweets. The power of questions for sts 2engage in their interest in learning. Being open to it r role
A4: It starts w/ building the culture that education isn't about the knowledge obtained but the opportunities that exist to apply it
A4: By building up their comfort with you/class and confidence in themselves/capabilities
A3: Ss need to think critically to engage
A4 - We help by acting stupid.
No. Seriously. When I act stupid (nerdy, whatever) it gives them freedom to step out.
A4: students who feel safe and supported in the classroom tend to be risk-takers.
A4 let them see you take risks---humorous, pathetically failing attempts that you survive/laugh about or impressive successes
A4 Whenever I try something new I announce that so if it fails we al laugh and figure out another way so they know it's a safe place
That's why classroom culture is so vital!
Q4: Be human with your students. Laugh. Make mistakes and admit it. Often.
- Totally agree. Share your own stories of the risks you take lets them see that you haven't died a slow death.
A4: Modeling your thoughts in creative proj&how ties in is vital. If Ss don't think it's ok to risk they won't create.
A4. My only concern w/modeling is how genuine is your risk? if it's not genuine, it doesnt count.
A4: Class environment has to be one of collaboration where S ideas are safe, nurtured & built upon. If S is afraid, no risks taken.
A4: remove grades from risk taking activities add support
Can't love this more. Can I steal? https://t.co/xKNbJb5doL
A4: My classroom motto was: "Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes you learn!"
Create a safe environment to learn in... model and encourage vulnerability
A4: By not being the sage on the stage and letting them talk more than you. Let them take control of class.
When creating, judging must disappear https://t.co/91pRJfayQ1
A4: remove grades from risk taking activities add support
A4 Rewards/praise for Ss who improve or take risks
Yep! Geek culture is essential! https://t.co/WbvHbbyMr2
A4 - We help by acting stupid.
No. Seriously. When I act stupid (nerdy, whatever) it gives them freedom to step out.
I want to do a deep dive on giving Ss and getting real feedback this year in my classes.
A4: We must create a supportive environment. Provide Ss opportunities to take creative risks. Last, share stories of creative risk
3 hours of online, my old eyes can't do this anymore, I have to check out in a few
A4: give them leadership opportunities in the class. Allow yourself to learn from them. They will teach you so much!
A4 model "mistakes" as learning opportunities - promote growth mindset - not complacency. Reward risk, but also evaluate results
yes! Love!! Definition of my room!
And it comes naturally. The acting stupid.
Lucky is the st who has the teacher who knows that they don't know & are willing to learn along side them
A4: Create safe environment where failure is part of the learning process. Help Ss know you're proud of them 4 doing their best.
Yes! It's amazing the places Ss can take projects once they have taken over. https://t.co/Q1VLAYDfGh
A4: By not being the sage on the stage and letting them talk more than you. Let them take control of class.
thanks for sharing tonight!
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
True, but who's risk? Everyone needs to start somewhere. Even if the water's 0" deep.
Yes! Ss need to see the successes of failure https://t.co/BLggB9wcLB
A4: My classroom motto was: "Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes you learn!"
agree 100%. We all have so much to learn from each other in the classroom. It doesn't take a degree to teach.
A5: Getting out of our silos and taking our creativity and innovation outside the classroom walls makes learning real
A4: Be creative in developing the assessment/scoring guidelines w/ sts on projects where there is no clear answer.
Q5: Any1 who has created knows we are only aware of improving when we have an authentic audience. Thinking of my own writing
A5: It creates a real-life experience and allows for more investment into their work https://t.co/TsXaza8mDh
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
There he is! Hated have this conversation without you.
A5: (trying to hang in a little more),level of care/best work differs when real, learn to act like in adult world, gives confidence
A5: That's the payday! When Ss can see that their effort has implications and the feedback continues the growth process
Critical feedback from others! https://t.co/vOVghFjMEL
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5: Gets the thinking and designing with others in mind. Shows that they can have an impact today as well.
A4: by taking risk ourselves. Showing Ss how to recover from falling short & still moving forward
A5: An authentic audience will perpetuate an authentic product. Fake effort goes into a fake product
A5: Ss will be more inclined to learn and share their work if the class is interested, focused, sharing ideas and inspired.
A5 real world application of student work needs an authentic audience; more rewarding outcome for Ss of applied learning
A5: Relevance! Otherwise, what's the point? https://t.co/J6pqXCpWDl
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5 for personal& academic growth we talk a lot about helping each other grow with kind suggestions, we r family we want all 2 succeed
A5 I shared my journey with Ss this year of the value of an authentic audience for me - powerful experience https://t.co/yCbrZO76fH
A5: Why bother otherwise?
A5: When Ss see their ideas have legs in the real world it fuels their learning engines & they're empowered to take risks and innovate
A5 Motivation, 21st century learning, engagement, social media culture, to share Ss genius https://t.co/sGaaDYrbfi
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
We teach Ss to value mistakes...mistakes are how we learn! Has to be ongoing discussion, modeling, and practice
if you get a chance, I highly recommend going!
A5b: gives them belief that what they do matters
A5: An authentic audience transforms activity from school to real world. Pride also kicks in when students present to new audience.
A5: Creating for an authentic audience Gets Ss thinking/ designing with others in mind. Shows that Ss can have an impact today too.
A5: Ss feel work is crucial, important and real-life applicable.
I've made intentional mistakes to show growth, but nothing matches honest mistakes from trying new things and failing with a smile
A5. I think authentic audiences puts a wee bit more pressure on the students' care (investment) about their "product" or outcome.
A5 students need to know/feel/believe that their work has purpose. Otherwise they R just turning grindstone https://t.co/0NAD7Rl2M8
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5 Ss know when people are being real and to not be genuine is insulting, discouraging, and kills trust. This can Cush a Ss passion
A5: So feel value & that project may have an impact on someone. My Ss thrilled to tweet out their on cleaning up trash.
A5: I hated writing just for the teacher. Authentic audiences create authentic caring on the student's part. https://t.co/q5Q9xGpoFv
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5: Provides motivation, engagement, purpose and meaning. It connects Ss to a global community and Ss feel part of global community.
A5 Authentic audience = meaning/relevance. Ss then are much more motivated and then they FOCUS and ask better questions.
A5: because the importance becomes tangible. They also feel empowered and valued, which should be the norm.
A5 Authenticity matters because it's a real world & students learn & grow more from a real audience! https://t.co/2sCkPTrRUj
A5) Authentic audiences allow Ss to make connect & understand that ideas, creativity & making provide inspiration & meaning for others
A5: Authentic audiences take learning to the next level. Kids want to impress their T but they really want the world to see their work
Absolutely. It has to be important! You won't hear "when will I use this." :)
yep I think it is positive peer pressure
A5: Feedback!! One of the reasons I love for S artists! They share w/ peers around the globe https://t.co/msKuDOchfm
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5: We send the message: "YOU matter! Really, your ideas are important & we (the world) need your contributions!"
A5. The right feedback. If audience is wrong, maybe the feedback too. Granted, maybe use a PLN, etc. to beta. Keep eye on demography
A5 We all want to be stars.
A5: Ss effort gets validated in front of an audience. Removes the T as end product and allows the T to give feedback and support.
just read that part! Definitely a Point Guard and an Architect.
Justification and validation. Why do we sometimes think that they need something different from us?
A5: I think it's important for students to define the word "authentic" in authentic audience. Let them choose where.
A5: Authentic audience makes the experience more real for Ss. It validates them and encourages further learning desire.
A5 Authentic audience is more real world... feedback from an authentic audience would be more meaningful than just one view in class
Who are my educators using ? I'd love to connect!
Nice. I'm glad you included the innovative piece in your answer. You are so right.
A5: A project w/o an authentic launch is just a project and not an experience in making something cool for our world!
A5: So they can authenticate their own learning. https://t.co/9tfPJZgVvz
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5B: Ss need to believe they matter in this world. Only an authentic audience will help this. https://t.co/q5Q9xGpoFv
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
A5: authentic audiences lead to authentic feedback, what better way for Ss to grow? authentic leads to growth https://t.co/LwWbIBnjGx
Q5: Why is it important for students to launch to an authentic audience?
The genuine authentic feedback lets sts know where to go next. And can I say pride in their work even if iteration is needed.
A5- students feel safe with an authentic audience. Safety leads to risk taking, risk taking to creativity, creativity to discovery
Voice and choice in designing the learning = engaged, empowered Ss motivated to learn and grow! https://t.co/mHFQAhx6os
A5: I think it's important for students to define the word "authentic" in authentic audience. Let them choose where.
Q6: Why is it important for kids to be makers and innovators (in and out of school)?
A5. I wonder if the authentic audience motivates the student to higher levels of empathy for what they create?
A5: Students want to be engaged through authentic tasks which lead to authentic products. Anything short leads to disengagement.
I think sometimes we all let or ego go wild: I have so many important things to teach! I know best!
I always look forward to this chat and if I miss it my week just isn't the same thanks everybody
A6: learn to contribute to the world in meaningful ways, solve real problems, make a better future
A6 Having a creative/growth mindset will set the stage for their future success beyond school.
absolutely! I work in a small town and my kids need to know that they matter to their community and to the world.
A5 projects w/o authentic audience are dumpster projects they don't exist outside the classroom https://t.co/TRnm3AxxEj
A4 deli ping a relationship with Ss is half the battle
thanks for a great chat the mind is willing but the eyes are weak.
your classroom is my dream classroom! You are my hero sir!
I apologize for my ignorance, but how can I be a part of the chat? I love the creativity & would love to learn more from this group!
A6 Ss need to be innovators so they can apply critical thinking & collaboration. Innovation requires problem solvers which we need!
Yeah, I think that the mandates have encouraged us to believe that way. I am breaking free.
A6: Designing and building something creative to solve a problem leads to authentic . You can't get that from a book
A5: relevancy is so important to empathy. Designing for a certain Audience.
A6 simple. They are the future. I know that's cheesy, but still true. (Whitney Houston plays in the background...)
A6 to help them find their passion and their goals in life, you can never learn too much & then use that learning as your superpower
A6: Ss need to know they can manifest whatever they want to overcome any obstacle. Being creative thinkers and innovators is the start
A6: Times and the economy may change but what will always be a necessity are those who can invent, innovate, and create
- My library computer's giving me the 5 minute warning! I'll be peeling off then. Been really loving this.
A6: Ah because it's fun! Oh...& it does foster creativity, critical thinking, & problem solving they need now & in future.😊
A6: It sets the students up to be lifelong learners and contributors https://t.co/73Av2AfPZK
Q6: Why is it important for kids to be makers and innovators (in and out of school)?
A6: Our Ss will lead in a future where they'll be asked to answer questions we cannot even imagine today. Innovation mindset = a must!
A6: Engagement. Has to come first before any learning takes place. creating puts us in our 'flow'. Even better than engaged.
A6 innovation for students means they own the learning
A5: By teaching and presenting to others, especially to the public they know their voice matters. https://t.co/klFg1shvwX
you should come see me present at San Diego Comic Com!
A6: Ss as makers enables multiple modalities of learning & collab. Also enables Constructivist theory of learning through risk!
A6 when Ss create, construct and express thoughts and ideas REAL LEARNING is taking place
A6: Ss should carry their learning enthusiasm into all aspects of their life. It will help them to accomplish great things and grow.
A6:Ss creating things allow Ss to dive deeper into learning and makes learning relevant
follow and just chime in your answers (A) to the questions (Q1 etc) welcome!!
just watch for the questions and some pride in keeping the
A6: Facts we teach them will be antiquated by the time they leave our classroom. Instead, they must innovate! https://t.co/gICOu5d3lU
A6. Important to break silos of school behavior and out-of-school behavior. Making and Innovating should be a lifestyle.
A6: I want my students to have skills and confidence to solve their own future problems and not rely on others to do it for them.
I would love too! I use comics in my classroom as well! My kids read them and ask for different issues all of the time.
A6: Ss will develop a growth mindset, & have the ability to apply their critical thinking skills.
the format is q# when you respond include a (for answer) & #. Also include one each response
A6 When Ss make, they take the learning inside. They own it.
A6: so they can morph into lifelong / realworld learners of course!! :) https://t.co/gMPGSuFLLM
Q6: Why is it important for kids to be makers and innovators (in and out of school)?
A6 Stir their passion, solve real probs, to build confidence that they are the answer 2 someone else's problem https://t.co/q6HF73t757
Q6: Why is it important for kids to be makers and innovators (in and out of school)?
Really late but just wanted to soak in the positivity and great ideas..not necessarily in that order. https://t.co/FvMR3AjD59
of you ever want to exchange ideas, hit me up! Historycomicsguy@gmail.com
- Just jump right in and add at the end. Easy peasy.
Or is that pealing off? Uhh?
A6: Ss learn a lot from play. Shows them to be lifelong learners.
yes. Their world is larger than they know. So much could be done in such a small place!
A5: Jumping-in LATE; Ss hold themselves to higher standard if they know the world is literally watching and potentially critiquing.
A6: Because it's fun and life should be fun! Among other reasons...
this is my Ss homework over Trackout the next 4 weeks! Make something, create, design, redesign, & have fun w it!
this is my Ss homework over Trackout the next 4 weeks! Make something, create, design, redesign, & have fun w it!
A6: it takes innovators and makers to impact the world in a positive way
A6: These Ss are OUR future! Ss need to be able to be productive members both in &out of the class! Be able to think/create/ect on own
I started teaching with a bit of this but have learned how bad this attitude is.
Goodnight ... Be good. Be wise. Be jubilant.
A6) Discover passion within, develop own abilities, experience the joy of creating and solving problems; develop habits of success
We can NOT leave out the fun. Sometimes it's just not that serious.
Thinking of the global connections. excitement in what I do might connect to what others are doing
Thinking https://t.co/ALrCTEj5RT
A6: This is my Ss homework over Trackout the next 4 weeks! Make something, create, design, redesign, & have fun w it!
A6: Ss have access to all of the information they need in a google search. Rather than just consuming it they should be creating it!
A6 what's the point if there is no real world application
Q7: Would you like fries with that?
A6: To build Creative/higher order thinking Ss are natural designers CREATE is the top of Bloom's https://t.co/W2SdWTwjI8
A6: it'll be great to share w new staff members to let them know what expectations are! Great job says it all
"one of us, one of us, one of us..."
A6: settings have different challenges/obstacles to overcome, just like life. Innovation skills needed for current and future economy
A6: The show Shark Tank wouldn't exist without innovators. Then where would we be?
A7: Lol! Ss goals should be exceptional. No settling!
Crinkle or Waffle. Either way, I'm in.
Special thanks to & for hosting tonight! to all who participated in this awesome discussion!
Yes I do! Mail them to Canada, please!
A6: The outlook for the future changes so rapidly we must prepare our sts by teaching them how to tinker and explore.
true...I need my ketchup 😁
Thank you everyone for being so welcoming! I'm looking forward to learning and being a part of the conversation!
A6:they r the makers & innovators of tomorrow.Ss have so many opportunities to change their worlds at their fingertips.We all benefit!
A7: I always want fries. 🍟
A6: My biggest 2 takeaways: People are doing the best they can. When you know better, you do better.
A7: I would love the fries with chili and cheese but no longer on my diet. I'll stick to my yogurt or banana.
A7: I always enjoy a side treat that enhances my main course. As educators, we all should. 😀
We challenge you to post your PIRATE adventures this upcoming year on and include
Mayo or mustard. Take a risk.
We challenge you to post your PIRATE adventures this upcoming year on and include
ehhhhh okay just don't tell anyone! ;)
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A6 Life with no purpose was lived for what purpose?
I'm caring and want their lives 2Bvaluable to selves and world https://t.co/4OYOMQVZJ3
Q6: Why is it important for kids to be makers and innovators (in and out of school)?
is rockin' awesome...I feel inspired ;-) https://t.co/OZwiZ7SEur
Special thanks to & for hosting tonight! to all who participated in this awesome discussion!
BTW - is the reason why I have successfully shared my passion in the classroom and world - a public thank you, my man!
are you aware has been doing lots of work w/ ? There is an upcoming summit w/ on it &
I loved this chat tonight. It was just what I needed. Thank you!
thanks for moderating tonight! Great convo.
A7 oh how I miss FF they are the life blood of all mankind.
- Glad you could join us. It's an awesome group every Monday.
Jumped in late & leaving early for sweet potato fries w/ horseradish dip
A7: Salted with ketchup and maybe more fries. I love the add ons
A7 Only if I can have ice cream too! It's a great dipping sauce. https://t.co/9cukDGVDTo
Q7: Would you like fries with that?
A7: Oh you were serious? Ok then. Shoestring. 😎🍟
- Grateful for the chat. Thanks for doing a great job.
Thank you for letting me crash the party/chat
A7: This is a fun group and yes Fries Please! I apologize I came in on the last question, but look forward to more chats!
Ahhhh first day of summer break & I'm geeked out about next year already! Thanks and for encouraging me bringing great ideas
My first of many discussions. Thanks to for helping me find my inner PIRATE.
thanks for all the ideas everyone
Welcome aboard! https://t.co/l9UfNpJaKO
My first of many discussions. Thanks to for helping me find my inner PIRATE.
. Thanks all! Great learning
Sometimes I just want the fries....and a shake.
Wendy's run after . Yum!!!
Ahhhh first day of summer break & I'm geeked out about next year already! Thanks & for encouraging me & sharing great ideas
Ignorance wld b not caring. U asked 4 help, so u DEF r not ignorant! I unfort don't prtpate reg, but these chats r great!
thanks for a fun chat! Awesomesauce & ! 👊🏽😎🤓
Thanks for the awesome discussion tonight. Glad I got to join in for once.
I always enjoy a good chat and will return for more !
Thanks for a great chat and a great book. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and passions
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So this is the awkward moment when your lesson ends two minutes early when being observed... Lol! Thx
