#gafechat Archive
Community of educators discussing and sharing Google for Education ideas and resources.
Tuesday October 18, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Kelly, HS Instructional Coach, Austin area ~
#gafechat
host, Google Trainer & Level 2 Edu ~ been to 25 countries
https://t.co/Z9n3PMXFNh
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Tonights
#gafechat
is inspired by
@MathDenisNJ
book on Making Learning Relevant
https://t.co/WIWEta2sbn
https://t.co/UHISbw8agb
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Hi
#gafechat
! looking forward to this on an unexpectedly hot October day! Denis, Author of Instant Relevance, checking in!
DarrylLoy
Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
From Texas, Director of Tech at Good Shepherd Episcopal School..when I'm not gafechatting, I'm playing music in local bands!
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MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Howdy from Texas! 3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher not above standing on my head while I teach! 2016 is my 20th yr teaching.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
#gafechat
uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
I'm happy to share that Instant Relevance is available on Amazon!
#gafechat
https://t.co/4hgmX2kJlA
KristinHerrick
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Kristin, 2nd grade teacher & tech coach, Google Certified Educator Level 1, I love creating!
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JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hello,
#gafechat
! Curriculum & Tech T from Lakewood, Ohio.
https://t.co/VMKpD0wvzn
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Tarbet here! Inst. Coach at LMS, LISD.
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@MsLiliReyna
Wow! Congrats :) I"m headed to san antonio in a couple weeks for
#axxtechnado
. First time in texas!
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wpmsad
Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Doug from WP in IL. HS Geog and MS PE
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
So glad that
@MathDenisNJ
is joining our chat tonight!
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Mindy Woods, CIT in Dallas.
@LISDTechie
is one of my major Tech Crushes!!
#gafechat
https://t.co/mc7GJI4zsp
alicebarr
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi Alice from Maine - HS Instructional Tech
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JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Fun fact - I have 11 siblings!
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MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
don't pack a sweater!
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kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi! I'm Kirstin from Ladera Ranch, CA and I teach 4th grade. Fun fact...I'm getting married in June!
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teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT
hello
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I'm Jaime, K teacher from MD, former swim coach and always lover ofDodger baseball
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Question #1 is only ONE short minute away. Get ready
#gafechat
peeps!
https://t.co/TjbAFTxn1N
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Instant Relevance is like a bat-signal. I see it and I arrive!
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https://t.co/9JrFrkjFcb
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@LMSinstcoach
Yahoo! I got to spend all day with you and now the next hour. Happy dance!!!
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MikeSzczepanik
Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi I'm Mike from Hilton NY near Rochester ... I am a Biology teacher and Level 1 Google Educator
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@MsLiliReyna
It wasn't on my list :)
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: With so many standards to cover, how do you make learning relevant to students?
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https://t.co/i65yn6r8aw
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@kirstin_barnard
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
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MsTayGrade7LA
Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
#gafechat
hi! I'm from Edison, NJ where I teach 7th grade, & The most recent fun thing I've done: I went cenote diving in Mexico
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@kirstin_barnard
my 20th anniversary is tomorrow! Enjoy it the time will fly!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Making learning relevant isn't something on top of teaching the standards. It is HOW you teach the standards
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: So many standards get covered when you just let learning happen...not always easy to document though…
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smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi! Sydney- Elem Campus Tech Lubbock. I collect loons.
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Standards are to be attained, not covered. Relevant learning activities ARE the path to attaining standards.
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teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1 differentiating instruction with flipped lessons/instruction geared towards Ss current understanding
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KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi
#gafechat
! Sorry we are a bit late! We are a tech startup based in New Zealand!
https://t.co/FzD5mCwDRy
MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Ron from Houston. Technology Instructional Specialist & 19th yr in education.
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MsTayGrade7LA
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
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a1) I tie in a lot of pop culture to whatever we're doing - so like analyzing billboard top 100 songs for fig. Language
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: Relevancy and context = engagement and motivation to learn.
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: we must remove "direct instruction, application if time" and replace with meaningful relevant lessons that accomplish learning
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MikeSzczepanik
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1 - Each unit has a central unifying question that kids tie individual activities to.
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: That is why we like to look at lessons as we plan to figure out all the main standards then which tech apps we cover
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@KamiSchools
That is one of the cutest GIFs I have ever seen. I could watch that for hours. Yes, I am a dork.
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LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Gospel!
@LISDTechie
#gafechat
https://t.co/z5rvjXk0EX
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1: Making learning relevant isn't something on top of teaching the standards. It is HOW you teach the standards
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LindseyMSoto
Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Through differentiating instruction and using current topics that catch the students' interests
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MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 99% of my teaching involves interaction in the form of a movmnt, dance, song, tech intgrn.
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: just spoke on this tonight actually!
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https://t.co/fsrS7ufi1p
MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 Ss are encouraged to teach others. Ss learning is validated!
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kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1: Incorporate student interests into lessons. Make learning fun!
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MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: relate topics taught to real life, use current pop culture (I used music/movies) & do cross curricular activs. whenever pos.
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smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Hi Kelly! I hope to travel LOTS in the future! I have a long way to go to catch up.
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JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: fold other skills into covering the standards. Tech works perfectly! Learning about the Great Migration? Create some music!
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cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Hi
#gafechat
! Cherise jumping in from CA. Teacher educator and digital literacy researcher
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@kirstin_barnard
True! But take it past fun and reach them at their passions. What do they love? Use that!
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https://t.co/6Wo54yt8dy
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
so true
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1:
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https://t.co/14o6WN15kC
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: How can we make the upcoming election a relevant learning experience for students?
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https://t.co/ZOONtho5vS
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Give lots of choice in the final project deisgn...Ss will shine when they can show you thier talents
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: data has to be reviewed. Ss needs have to be identified. Relevance had to be demonstrated for ownership to begin
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cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
good stuff- a reminder that it's great to integrate variety of interests to our work
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LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: It's hard to talk about considering relevancy without celebrating the potential of PBL!
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smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: Relevance should be interwoven with standards. It drives the learning.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: School mock election (Forms), randomly assign Ts to "state" & have Ss use electoral college to predict next Pres. (Sheets)
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cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@MsLiliReyna
sounds exciting! Active learning
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: We will be having Ss vote on the “issues” then for a Pres. Used
@isidewith
https://t.co/X8EwNm3Mi1
to help us
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LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: “Non-examples” and “anti-models” often supply relevancy for discussions regarding respect and civility.
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Need to remind them it's not all about personality, but what each is planning to do for our country
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cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT
#gafechat
Think outside the box 👇🏾
https://t.co/cuXiQff39w
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1: fold other skills into covering the standards. Tech works perfectly! Learning about the Great Migration? Create some music!
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massignmenthelp
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
How to be a Smart student?
https://t.co/oOFy5e4Akb
#edchatma
#elmused
#gafechat
#hiphoped
#pbischat
#personalizedPD
MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 Let's define the word "character." Let exercise democracy while using our core values.
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teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2 this election stuff makes me jealous of you secondary Ts - we stick with graphing, data, and characteristics of a leader in K
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MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
we're doing the same thing!
#greatminds
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kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A2:
#ScholasticNews
has had some great, appropriate articles about election. Teaching informational text along with current events
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TeacherTegeler
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Coming late to the
#gafechat
party! Can't wait to read and catch up! Hello from Cbus, Ohio!
teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@mbswoods
@iSideWith
very cool!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Some election lessons to incorporate into the classroom
https://t.co/UVTef6Mkf1
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Some election lessons to incorporate into the classroom
https://t.co/kcQlIolFj0
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: build in opportunity to find what it takes to persuade an individual and show the difference that exists to persuade a group
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cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 very carefully 😐
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https://t.co/9P1k9MOcOi
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2: How can we make the upcoming election a relevant learning experience for students?
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https://t.co/ZOONtho5vS
DarrylLoy
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 I'm not sure you can.. ;-)
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KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: Interactive electoral college activities (can be hard to understand), show importance of local elections, debate (if civil)
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
@iSideWith
one of the history Ts told me about it...then we could finally figure out the topics to cover!
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2.1: show how demographics have moved into or out of an area and let Ss interpret voting outcomes of region
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MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Kids watching a good
@Flocabulary
video on Clinton's& Trump's platforms setting up the vote too.
#gafechat
#vote2016
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2;
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❤️this article for
@PBS
election resources!
https://t.co/AxF3fArNTG
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
Agreed. Somewhat easier to cover & go more in depth in secondary.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
That is a great starting point for K students. Making them aware.
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JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2:
@Newsela
has some great stuff too!
#gafechat
https://t.co/9qUZy2URnu
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2b cross disciplinary potential to explore voting patterns (math) + historical landscapes (soc stud/ humanities)
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2.2: understand the power of 1 vote and its impact on the electoral college versus other majority, super majority and plurality
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@ryanrismiller
such a great idea! I may have to see if the Math Ts want to tackle the election stuff with the SS Ts this year
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Mock elections w/o an informed electorate only teaches Ss to vote w/o critically thinking. Ss should read positions B4 voting!
#gafechat
MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2:
@NewseumED
site has great resources for Ss & Ts on the election, process, etc.
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KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2: Encourage Ss to make their own analysis of policies, esp in this election try 2 separate circus from policy (prob impossible)
#gafechat
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2:
@brainpop
& project 538!
#gafechat
https://t.co/BQXToOXc8l
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: How can you use current events, other than the election, to make learning relevant?
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https://t.co/rkqfz80Vra
MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
a2 Use Google fact check tool after debates;)
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@MsLiliReyna
Don't get ahead!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Ss need to be reading more non-fiction. Incorporate Google News, Newsela, Tween Tribune in weekly reading
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Found these 25 tips from
@education_world
!
https://t.co/CZe9bOeJLt
#gafechat
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
NWP's "Letters 2 Next President"
@2nextprez
gets Ss involved in civic literacy, tech & disciplinary content
#gafechat
@writingproject
teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
As a S, we staged the presidencies from Hiroshima - Nixon & simulated press briefs & debates - lots of research & tech integration
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@JChanter22
i really like
@Newsela
and the ability it creates for all Ss to obtain the same materials
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alicebarr
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Use RSS feeds for relevant topics of current events. S responsible for various areas of the world. Socratic discussion ensues
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@MsLiliReyna
do you have a how to? Interested in using this tomorrow night!
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MistaB10
Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I used to tell kids that history creates literature & sometimes literature creates history. Then blend in science/math...
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: heard great discussions about Kaepernick and also about NJ Gas tax hike today. Current events fostering conversation
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@mbswoods
@education_world
Great find. Thats for sharing.
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teenytinytechie
Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 Hooray for
@Newsela
for making this easy to adapt current events to reading levels
#gafechat
kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3:Have students bring in current events that they want to discuss, use
@Newsela
for leveled articles. Still love
#ScholasticNews
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: don't forget too that current events can and should involve LOCAL. Often they're more relevant to Ss than national
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MsLiliReyna
Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@mbswoods
I'm on it!
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Love this idea!
#gafechat
https://t.co/xkJWEvfJNO
alicebarr
Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Use RSS feeds for relevant topics of current events. S responsible for various areas of the world. Socratic discussion ensues
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JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2:
@Flocabulary
is awesome too!
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
@teenytinytechie
In Dallas the 6th Floor Museum has some JFK election ads up...I keep wondering who deisgned them w/o adobe?
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
#gafechat
, please continue the discussion on relevance each week with me at
#MakeItReal
on Weds 9:30 EST for 30 min!
https://t.co/UHhxszVPSn
TeacherTegeler
Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3: I find kids are inherently compassionate. They naturally want to learn and know more about the world around them.
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#gafechat
will be archived ~ don’t worry if chat moves too fast. Check website after chat
https://t.co/NvfwdltQty
MsTayGrade7LA
Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
#gafechat
my students are helping respond to world issues w genius hour. Example- lack of clean water in South Sudan
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Important, especially when teaching civic participation. Keyword participation
#gafechat
https://t.co/GvniYNMUPu
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3: don't forget too that current events can and should involve LOCAL. Often they're more relevant to Ss than national
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@TeacherTegeler
Absolutely!!
#gafechat
https://t.co/c69hQnsJ0D
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q4: How can we use the new fact check feature of Google News to make learning relevant?
#gafechat
https://t.co/ROVOJ5Rwds
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: More info on Google Fact Checker if you haven't heard
https://t.co/Wxp3Rh9leK
#gafechat
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@TeacherTegeler
yes! What a lovely way to put it
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3: I like Google trends and how it shows the quickness and sustained popularity of certain subjects
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LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Love that Google News has added fact checks (if it applies). Teaches importance of not believing everything you read
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MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: I can use it with Stats. Have Ss fact check some on own then have google's comparison to look at
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mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
such a great tool for all to have this election cycle! Just think how great we will all be after tomorrow night!!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like
https://t.co/xlgSn7qfx4
to ensure accuracy
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like
https://t.co/KszStw11QJ
to ensure accuracy
#gafechat
elizbtheastman
Oct 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Wow! Google Fact-checker is news to me! Must look into this after
#gafechat
to learn more about it!
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@mbswoods
CNN did a fact check on last presidential debate - perhaps tomorrow nights too
https://t.co/gaznGj6ztz
#gafechat
cherisemcb
Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
So needed
#digcit
#digitalliteracy
#gafechat
https://t.co/FsU9xA8LbH
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A4: Love that Google News has added fact checks (if it applies). Teaches importance of not believing everything you read
#gafechat
kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4:Love the relevance to election and how quickly new features arrive. Ss can research a topic & we teach how to fact check
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Q5: How can you incorporate the students love for music to make learning relevant?
#gafechat
https://t.co/3mGlvDk9qm
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A5: too much to list! Connect to poetry, math, rhythm, trig curves, emotions, world and US history...Too Much!
#gafechat
KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT
A4: Politifact is great for students (esp after debate), allows nuance, critical thinking, indiv. thinking
#gafechat
https://t.co/QEU8ro1Lkm
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: Teach vocabulary, idioms, expressions, poetry, inferencing through song lyrics
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5: Who doesn’t like a catchy tune used to help Ss learn/study?
@flocabulary
...so many connections to be be made via music
#gafechat
DarrylLoy
Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Agreed..let's not get lulled into believing Google knows all...period.
#gafechat
https://t.co/OaMYXLQjsB
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like
https://t.co/KszStw11QJ
to ensure accuracy
#gafechat
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
@mbswoods
If we can trust CNN. Just sayin.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: Pairs songs w/ literature - have Ss provide text evidence of literature to support lyrics
https://t.co/intZtXXIEY
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: Pairs songs w/ literature - have Ss provide text evidence of literature to support lyrics
https://t.co/9Zv2QBCWsH
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@smussle
@mbswoods
True, so have students cross check their work. See if they can find mistakes.
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ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: have students perform voice overs to current top 40 hits about current events
#gafechat
MsTayGrade7LA
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
#gafechat
a5) connect to poetry, connect to figurative language, find authors style, use two for juxtaposition, mashups for listening skills
TeacherTegeler
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: I have used a few recent court cases (Cold Play etc) about copyright infringement to teach about intellectual property.
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A5: I had Ss bring in a song they loved, we paused it on oscilloscope and graphed it on
@desmos
#gafechat
https://t.co/MSJKcX5Du2
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Music can provide models for lyric poetry, voice, alliteration, assonance, etc.
#gafechat
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Have Ss make use of GarageBand and other musical tools, create raps, music for presos, etc
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Music can provide cultural reference markers for social studies and history
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Not musical, so could be off...but can't the patterns, timing, beats and measures all tie into math?
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Ss love of music is now a necessary part of ELA
#gafechat
LMSinstcoach
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Creating music & lyrics can be a product that a S chooses to demonstrate mastery of a concept
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A5: After a reading ask students to identify a song that made them feel the same way. Do comparative analysis of lyrics & text.
#gafechat
conniehamilton
Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Sounds like relevance to me....
#gafechat
https://t.co/TrI225pQRZ
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A5: Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Ss love of music is now a necessary part of ELA
#gafechat
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
@mbswoods
Exactly! Use multiple sites, sources, do your/their own fact checking.
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT
You're an amazing group tonight in
#gafechat
! Loving your new ideas! You can learn more about mine at
https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl
anytime!
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A5: and you could always just have them watch this
https://t.co/sjpxDRPS4z
#gafechat
conniehamilton
Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
We'll be sharing Boomerang Model and other ways of
#HackingHomework
in webinar Oct 29 at 11am ET
#gafechat
Register…
https://t.co/GpAwk2fLCE
alicebarr
Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT
So sad, must run. Thanks for all the great ideas.
#gafechat
will catch the archives
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q6: How can you use the students love of Social Media to engage them in relevant learning?
#gafechat
https://t.co/X8mDwxzKzJ
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@LMSinstcoach
Great idea to include in a project choice board/menu!
#gafechat
#multipleintelligence
elizbtheastman
Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Quite inspired by
#gafechat
to create next research study around current events+STEM innovation w/ local &/or global impact!
#makeitreal
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: Give Twitter profile and tweets as an option for products
https://t.co/6G5osOt1O2
#gafechat
KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A5: There is so much to learn from music! Looking at context of music (history) reveals so much, e.g. We Shall Overcome
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: Help them understand it better! Here's a great Ted talk on why youtube vids go viral!
https://t.co/10VEJxc6bJ
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6: For the TXTers there are sms generators too...
https://t.co/hEI8cTM82V
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A6:
@CovaisTech
has some great SM templates in Slides already!
https://t.co/x8Vl94uzJ0
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: Have Ss reach out to authors, mathematicians, scientists, historians, artists, etc using Social Media
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Yes! The possibilities to connect are huge! and many are there to engage Ss if asked
#gafechat
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A6: create a school
@Snapchat
! Tell your school's story. Kids will follow.
#gafechat
mspatricianhfb
Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A5: YouTube videos and discussions of popular songs/award shows can add spark and create awesome, fun, focused classes
#gafechat
#elmused
elizbtheastman
Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6] Not overlooking power of basic sharing & commenting in
#gafe
to connect kids each other around work-quality & peer-feedback!
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: scavenger hints with qr codes possessing clues. Take selfie before moving to next clue.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: If students are "addicted" to Social Media then why would we not use it to engage students in learning?
#gafechat
kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6: Display morning message using
#iPhone
messages
#gafechat
https://t.co/XHve3MsQa6
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6: Tweet, Skype, Live chat, blog/comment, Periscope with authors, field experts, local leaders
#gafechat
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Awesome! Turn in a selfie video/slideshow for the final!
#gafechat
https://t.co/T8WNYtUOM1
ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A6: scavenger hints with qr codes possessing clues. Take selfie before moving to next clue.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q7: How can you bring pop culture into the classroom to make learning relevant?
#gafechat
https://t.co/1vyJSz52ND
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Fun idea and
https://t.co/FLlr6IYGXB
is perfect for this.
#gafechat
https://t.co/I3rF3aEBSz
kirstin_barnard
Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A6: Display morning message using
#iPhone
messages
#gafechat
https://t.co/XHve3MsQa6
ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A6.1:
@Mr_McCreryHHS
teaching a history course on the community with
#marionhistory
Ss taking selfies around important landmarks
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
sadly because the Ts are leary...hate when the fear of a T stiffles the passion of the Ss UGH!!
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A6: also teach the connectedness of their world with data from social media sites
#gafechat
https://t.co/RPBEYDzdVH
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: Critical thinking: Ss create conversations in Docs between characters (novels or historical) & today's celebrities
#gafechat
elizbtheastman
Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A6] Don't overlook power of basic sharing /commenting in
#gafe
to connect kids around social peer-feedback!
#gafechat
kimbalee219
Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A5:
#Gafechat
I get the students 2 create their own lyrics, movements, rhythms. They are using English, Writing & Math!
@smussle
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A7: Ts do this already, they find what the Ss are into and use it to help build a relationship, can be leveraged for learning too
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A6: For younger Ss or districts that don't allow SM I have some templates for alternatives here
https://t.co/vUvyR9hjE6
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: Have Ss compare the syntax of famous speeches with speeches of celebrities
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A7: always loved the simpsons. now use it for lesson on satire and TV longevity
#gafechat
ryanrismiller
Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7:
@greg_mcclelland
builds relevance and cross curricular understanding w/in pop culture. Ss become experts of the subject matter
#gafechat
JChanter22
Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: ask the kids. Allow assignments to include pop culture. Use
@twitter
#googletrends
@instagram
@Snapchat
#gafechat
KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A7: Make pop culture relevant, as
@nate_bowling
does with Star Wars and civil rights
#gafechat
https://t.co/2U3movvO57
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A7: Use today's popular song lyrics to teach parody. Have students use as mentor text for creating their own writing
#gafechat
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
These are fantastic! Thanks for sharing Kelly! I'll share with our K-5 campus tomorrow.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7: Have students analyze advertisements & create arguments for effectiveness of impact
#gafechat
elizbtheastman
Oct 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A7]Gaming! Aspects of our favorite digital, board & team games informing our
@scratch
game dev'mt!
#gafechat
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
Then have Ss creat their own to send a particular message. Use
@adobevoice
or similar
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
and
#gafechat
so excited that you all have left me many open tabs to explore. What a great discussion tonight!
#gafechat
mbswoods
Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@LISDTechie
and
#gafechat
so excited that you all have left me many open tabs to explore. What a great discussion tonight!
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@MathDenisNJ
@adobevoice
Great extension! Love the idea.
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Remember to follow people from
#gafechat
to keep the collaboration going
KamiSchools
Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A7: Pop culture isnt in a vacuum, usually reflects society e.g. WW1 influence on Lord of the Rings? (industrialization, etc)
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@mbswoods
@LISDTechie
don't forget to add the Onetab extension to save them all in...well...one tab
#gafechat
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Next
#gafechat
will be November 1st hosted by
@jrsowash
~ stay tuned for questions
LISDTechie
- Moderator
Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Great conversation tonight. Huge thank you to everyone who participated in
#gafechat
. The archive will be posted soon
smussle
Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT
A7: relevant use of pop culture revisits ideas already mentioned like bottle flipping,
#PokemonGO
..ALL begins w/ rapport with Ss
#gafechat
MathDenisNJ
Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you all again
#gafechat
! Can't wait to hear more stories of your connections to relevant learning experiences
#makeitreal