#2PencilChat Archive
The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
Tuesday January 19, 2016
Welcome to the , we're talking Post Its tonight! Introduce yourself, and share something cool you saw at school today!
I think this is why I love this chat so much. Very different form others. It's my loophole around 140 https://t.co/0hx9xGv431
I was just going to type my answers, ladies, but you've brought it. Heading to a table with some props!
First timer here at ..recommended by the legendary ! I hope I make you all proud.
Hi Everyone! I am Kathy, grade 3 from freaking freezing CT
Hi, everyone! Kimberly, Media Specialist from Daytona Beach Here!
No judgements. More important that you're here.
Hey everybody! Sean in St. Augustine, FL, chilly here for me, toasty for so many of you!
Hi . I'm Kristin, from St. Augustine, Fl.
I'm an ELA/AVID elective MS T who heard a kid cuss in wonder while staring into a for the first time 2day π
oops! Signing Tammy out now.
Zac Leonard ELA 8th Lecanto FL, I too worship at the alter of today a kid said a bad work because of VR
Hey ! Marifran, HS librarian from NY, where the current real-feel in my neighborhood is 4
I don't know where that came from. I'm Tammy from Branford, FL (that was weird.)
just realized I used pen on that last one. Fail.
hey Jo coming at u from Melb Australia
Love your collection, Cathy!
I had a girl look at Google Cardboard, and say, "No, I'll get sick."
I connected with students across the school on it's fun
Tammy, you were still signed in on my computer from ...lol.
Nope, just a mistake. Learning experience. You only fail when you give up.
Hey analog friends! I am Stacey from NJ.
hello, again - this morning was
thanks, Tammy. Failing FTW!
Lisa joining in from a chilly central Florida. I'm ESE support elem
Welcome to the gang!!! π
what's up, amber?? Nice meeting you at !
My tweetdeck is going crazy tonight. Switching to another platform.
Hey!!! Glad to see you!!!
Did you eat the Korean tacos?! A few of our colleagues who did are still out of commission
These are just the ones that made it to school... π
A1: During book passes, a great way for Ss to identify books they are interested in & for me to keep https://t.co/bvQEdbL4zH
I'm loving, but learning the interface, so I apologize if I'm less comment-y tonight.
Oh man, no! I just have a post-conference cold/flu - too much hand shaking, I think!
A1. They use them to track their thinking during reading
A1: Send Ss to other Ts with messages.
A1: to-do board, modular/visual planning, color coding, communication, tabbing, capturing quotes and ideas...
A1: Both traditional and digital forms of the post it note are used for "parking lot" questions for Ss to post their inquiries
Cathy, ed tech specialist in NYC from NJ joining you from the subway platform. Finally heading home.
A1 I was once a big list maker on Post-it-Notes (PINs). Now I use my for list. 1/2
Hi Ya'll! Nancy from NC here!
A1 Now I use PINs as Thank yous when returning something.
get out of that city before you freeze to the platform!
On laundry day, I usually find a few crumpled Post-It notes in my pockets w list of v important things I never got to.
Hey!!! Welcome to the party! Glad you're here!
A1 I also like to use them when reading.
A1 - Answer keys, to do lists, bookmarks, keeping track of scores, crummy origami when I'm antsy.
A1: parking lots, interactive anchor charts, prioritizing, exit tickets, data walls
Hate missing but I am not at my best this evening... Unplugging and recharging... I'll be by to steal all the good ideas later!
A1: Post it notes on the front of books I've borrowed, to keep track of who from!
I actually use the small one as disciplinary. One is a warning.
I would love to be this organized.
A1 I use them in my diary, on my computer keyboard to remind me of things, I use them in Ss books
A1 I also like to use them when reading.
A1: also great for inventory - # of circs, last circ. do I want to keep this book? Stats go on Post it until I check next time
my dad used to fold them I half and staple to his key ring as a reminder when I was a kid. They totally make them now!!! π³
A1: Sending hate mail to under his classroom door...
A1. interactive charts. Ss answer and put on chart.
Take care of yourself! We will catch you next week!
Oh it is fuhweezing. I can barely text. https://t.co/2MOZ9XYBCn
get out of that city before you freeze to the platform!
A1) I like to write important things and then lose them, it's my favorite
A1 have asked Ss to respond to discussion with them sticking them onto whiteboards projecting graphic orgs
Come visit! I'm a pro (most days) now!
A1. We use them at staff meetings when making an affinity diagram.
A1 they are awesome to write one "think" on then rearrange until a suitable report it manufactured.
A1: maybe easier to say what I can't use post-it for
Bought the calendar. I had grand intentions... Then life happened. π
Bob was there ystrday & said he almost blew across Times Square - today is worse
I also put them on my phone instead of using an app. I "see" it better!
Slightly off topic, I want some giant Post Its!
I'm jealous. All of my fancy stickies are at home and I'm still at school.
Hey! Me too!! problems. Lots of company in this chat
The post it chart paper is AMAZING (expensive)
Flip that and reverse it, and you've got me.
A1: I have sticky notes all over my notebook/journal- Reminders, to dos
A1 I'm the Princess. Use for organization. I have them ALL OVER my desk, in lots of colors. Glitter without the mess!
A1: Love those giant, full poster page sized sticky notes for creating graphic organizers, writing collaboratively...
A1 have also used them as Tweets for when tech doesn't work
born and raised in NY. Subways rule!
I think an 8x10" pad would be great!
A2 My Ss use PINs during reading, for reminders, for "What stuck with you?", for Newsy News (parking lot).
A2: bookmarks, reading response, organizing research for a paper, leaving each other notes on lockers https://t.co/mkwnwFWEny
A2: annotation, exit tickets, responses, 6-word summaries, notes to teacher, lingering questions...
A2. Ss can write responses to questions, vote, create a web, create a bar graph, the options are endless.
A:2 students can stick them on paper as they take notes
and all of my fancy stickies are at school and I'm at home with the basics
A2 My kids use them for bookmarks, and make weird little crafts and money.
Love my chart paper PIN and the 8 x 12 PIN. All over my room!!
Coming in late again. Chris, rdg spec, from a cold PA.
I can imagine. I was at yesterday in NW NJ-
A2 Ss use them for hall passes mostly. And leaving me notes in my door.
with the super sticky back, that stuff does NOT move!
A2: Ss casting votes using post its give a very tactile representation of thought/opinion. Especially in a big group...
Sorry I'm late! Pam, Special ed teacher & lover of office supplies.
I love to-do lists on post-its
The beautiful and talented Leonard Ladies are answering this one
Love the graphing idea! https://t.co/XP1MmivIZG
A2. Ss can write responses to questions, vote, create a web, create a bar graph, the options are endless.
Such a beautiful thing! <3
Aaaah! The answers are flying by like a witch's monkeys!
It's great if you can get students to colors coordinate with them! https://t.co/MNXUrTZEcA
A1 I'm the Princess. Use for organization. I have them ALL OVER my desk, in lots of colors. Glitter without the mess!
A2: bookmarks as well & also a library crd to check out bks from my room. Post title & their name, then slap it on the door.
Welcome, Pam! It's never too late for
Lucky Me! We have a 3M plant in town. Lots of donations.
A1: Getting ideas for creating a class vision, then sorting to get the key ideas. Kids love when I share my stickies!
we all go old school and revert to post-it notes at times
Explain...I'm from the east coast.
off-topic: will you be at edcamp in Norwalk in March?
Yep yep! Thieving little so and so's!
A2 manipulate sounds/letters in words, locate info for comp., label pics, leave kind words for peers, endless possibilities.
A2: end of the day reflection on What Stuck With You? today board in hallway outside classroom https://t.co/MwsuNkFH60
I hadn't thought of it, maybe I should. Will you be there?
A2: We post student work and peers' add comments "I liked it when...Next time..." with sticky notes right on top.
working on it - no for me that week, so I feel like I should do something with the day
https://t.co/g1zKJhkE0m
text dependent questions, repositionable time lines, graphic organizers, marking text of novels, on gallery walks, etc...
Glitter came into this chat again. Just don't mention you know what kind of notebooks https://t.co/h1y4HpNAED
A1 I'm the Princess. Use for organization. I have them ALL OVER my desk, in lots of colors. Glitter without the mess!
A2 Ss can use them to write down Qs / ideas to follow up
A2: Voting for a poem to share with a class in CA via Skype, we posted the choices, Ss read and voted with sticky notes
Don't forget to add the hashtag to the end of your answer so everyone can see!
A2: Ss look in our spelling box for a word they want to spell, write the correct spelling on a sticky note, head back to work
A2: Book marks & notes while reading, Color coding notes for different subjects, brainstorming, positive messages to a friend.
Can we get to get us some cool perks since we're talking all about them?
A3: Use sticky notes as talking chips, so everyone gets a chance to talk during a discussion.
A3: organizing ideas/input, negotiating consensus, responses and examples for charts, peer feedback
It would be a great idea to post quotes from fav bks or poems around the school. Then Ss can take with them.
3) interactive anchor charts, comprehension checks with EQ, examples of skill be discussed. From
A3 I would sometimes have my Ss use PINs for their Morning Meeting answers. Also for graphing (write your name-move it around).
I think the glitter haunts you, to say nothing of those AWFUL notebooks
That one wasn't actually from my Ss. All my Ss videos were deleted last time they reimaged my computer :(.
A:3 have 2 students share same post-it. Encourages collaboration
A2: Ss can write the main idea of an article or passage on post-it and place on document or on a main ideas wall.
I'm Beth, I teach High School English, and I am tired tonight.
Hi. I'm new to . Rules? Focus?
A3 writing one sentence of a story on each and having students arrange them in correct order--explaining contextual clues
My plain old blue are feeling shamed over here. Everyone has such fun, pretty ones!
A3 I like having a window poll, with Post-Its as an answer format.
This sounds like really easy way to track participation! https://t.co/M56iMeWmQ5
A3: Use sticky notes as talking chips, so everyone gets a chance to talk during a discussion.
After the spring of 2010 I'm not allowed to have glitter...ππ
Organizing a sequence of events, making math problems with a set of #'s for Ss to build,list of verbs,nouns, etc., polling Ss.
A3: "Snow ball fights" w study questions written on post its. Throw em across the room pick em up at random. Answer question
Hi Gail, similar to all twitter chats (Q1/A1) but we don't take ourselves too seriously!
Sorry to jump in late. Dinner with the family!
then use another color for the details.
you reference , I went with JoanCrawford/Faye Dunaway
And gives everyone a "voice" without having to speak aloud!
Hi ! We're talking Post Its tonight. Follow me for questions, answer the Qs with As. No wrong answers on the
A3: Secret messages under stickies, print sorting materials on them, class goal decision making w/power voting to finish.
A3 responding to ideas and comments posted on noticeboards around the classroom via a voting post it
A2: My Ss and I like Post It notes because they are instant and temporary - don't have to be perfect!
I feel your pain. Our choice at school is 3x3 yellow or nothing. https://t.co/ur1WmGTj0t
My plain old blue are feeling shamed over here. Everyone has such fun, pretty ones!
A3) close reading examples, to model thinking as we move through text
This is our safe place for the most creative folks on Twitter to gather. Some of my fav people ever! https://t.co/hHI8fUGxWn
Hi ! We're talking Post Its tonight. Follow me for questions, answer the Qs with As. No wrong answers on the
Hi ! So glad to have you with us. I first learned about from you :). Still love that website.
Oh I LOVE Post it notes. Use them as exit tickets and formative assessments.
Notice boards? What & how do you use them?
Maybe organizing train of thought also https://t.co/qnQ7VcZXGG
Organizing a sequence of events, making math problems with a set of #'s for Ss to build,list of verbs,nouns, etc., polling Ss.
I also use the amazing free app from post its to collect and save the little stickies!
A3: Have students put a story starter on the post it note and then students randomly select one to write the story
This is especially great for introverts! https://t.co/ENhNu1oNVW
And gives everyone a "voice" without having to speak aloud!
I so want to make these shapes and laminate them to play this game some how!
A2: One S borrowed post-its to write jot notes. I later learned that he was planning a presentation. ...Leslie from Mexico.
A3 stealing all you awesome eduheros ideas for this question.
A3: Post its work well for gallery walks and having Ss give each other appropriate feedback. They like hearing from each other.
See the video I posted. lol
A4 I want a class made Tetris game. There's a standard we can tie to that, right?
Awesome - area and perimeter!
Love Post-Its for Close Reads. Students mark ?s, connections, etc.
asking them to vote on fav characters have images/names up and they post it or statements a/b topic, visuals
Mike, can help with that, I'm sure!
I came in late & never introduced myself! Sonja Bridgers from VA Beach :-) COLD BRRRRR..... Below freezing! What a great group!
share inspiring tweets and so Ss can follow and share digital space
Graphing..lots of graphing
Was waiting on this... π
Subway break. Where were we? ;)
- I love that movie so much!
I also like to have Ss predict story ending and peel them away as we determine their prediction is no longer viable
A3: I often start a workshop by asking participants a Q, they answer on sticky notes, I sort them out as they post
well you're in a hot chat!!!
- Discussing sandwich artists.
Back until my train boards
Kinda like on Concentration with Alex Trebek! https://t.co/RDuES7Z34K
I also like to have Ss predict story ending and peel them away as we determine their prediction is no longer viable
We have used them to unpack unit assessments as well. ;)
On that note: Jeopardy!! https://t.co/gapTkQhPFd
Kinda like on Concentration with Alex Trebek! https://t.co/RDuES7Z34K
I also like to have Ss predict story ending and peel them away as we determine their prediction is no longer viable
A2: Kids in club used sticky notes for . Funny for the boys, bc I have mostly pink.
A4 The stop motion could be fun. Did that with my boys at the local library. Looking for video. cc
A3: I'm thinking of a bigger version of "dotmocracy," with S ideas on the big, square "dots?" https://t.co/j2EHvUd2yR
It's the little man's bedtime, π whether or not I return by the closing will tell you how stories went...
Not a science teacher but could be fun to reconstruct the periodic table with
Loving these ideas, but not much to offer. Haven't been using Post Its much this year except for myself.
Does anyone have the giant notes? Always wanted them, but price was ugly...
I know that game! Tell the story QUIETLY!
A5. I am open to ideas...
With littles- create a wall picture dictionary They draw something w/ the sound we're lrning, I label w word & letter
and the glue sticks that turn any piece of paper into a post-it!
I have some. They are very cool. https://t.co/xuBJ9c64yk
Does anyone have the giant notes? Always wanted them, but price was ugly...
That's okay, you'll get there. Thanks!
Scramble and have Ss put it back in order!
Wait! What?!? How do I not know about this?!? Tell me more! https://t.co/wsxU5O9qYl
and the glue sticks that turn any piece of paper into a post-it!
arrgghhh....tweetdeck feed playing up now where's those postit notes?
Tetris hits all the standards!
if you teach English, then you hand them to your favorite Chemistry teacher and tell them to enjoy... ;)
I haven't seen them in a while, but they are really cool.
sudoku for those kids that need tangible things to figure out the puzzles (ahem.... Me π)
A4: I also like the 1-1-1 assignment. 1 skill, 1 loved 1, & 1 memory. Draw one post it randomly. You've just lost it. Write.
I had a pad that I got from being in the audience at a show - he gave away the one he used in his act
They are permanent and re-positionable. You need to let the glue dry a little before contact w other surface.
I must find them. Google search in my near future. https://t.co/Foz2Ftyirf
I haven't seen them in a while, but they are really cool.
Each cell is an option, IDed by small # in corner. Ss chose faves using dot stickers. Big are vote tally.
I learned wonderful ideas here. Thank you! I have to go, but look forward to next time
Thanks for hanging out, Jenn!
no shame there! I use them all the time to layout sudoku quilts. https://t.co/p8bPU2WXmi
sudoku for those kids that need tangible things to figure out the puzzles (ahem.... Me π)
So wait...Romy didn't really invent ? Sad. I thought that movie was a documentary! π
Oh yeah! That is fun for young and old, scientists and artists alike! https://t.co/AcYH7a4qeF
Not a science teacher but could be fun to reconstruct the periodic table with
very serious. Its about the non-tech side of education.
Glad I popped in. Thanks for the welcome and fun ideas...
Good Morning , Just dropping in quickly from Phuket.
would my love of highlighters be welcome?
Yeah, 's character went and burst that bubble.
What's up, Chris! Bring your highlighters!
A5: How many post it notes does it take to stick a senior to the wall? j/k Definitely tuned in to this. Steamy!
Next teacher play date: let's watch Romy and Michelle. https://t.co/4UrzmPVqhs
Yeah, 's character went and burst that bubble.
Time to go learn some 8th grade math so I can teach it tomorrow. ;)
they smell like cherries. There's not enough to share. You can have the black licorice ones
A5: Anyone tried coding with post its?
did you know there are erasable highlighters. told me- mind blown
A5: I just want a stack of the really BIG post-its.
Yes, I used them in math class.
index cards and human robots close enough right?
Awesome! wristlets for Ss wandering in the hall...we can tag 'em and send 'em back to class https://t.co/lEm42RzcfZ
Proposals are GREAT! They really make students think about what they're doing & are a real-world skill!
DYK if you write on board with perm. Marker, put dry erase overtop of it &will erase right off
A6: holding conferencing notes and goals, editing and revision, playing with word choice
6) planning their writing, reminders to back to the text, summarizing, vocabulary ideas,
A6: you can write events of a story on post-its and the students have to arrange them in the order they occurred.
They could code directions for Lego characters, or they could code directions to get to something.
A6 I love using PINs to comment on S work. Retains the integrity of their work while providing feedback.
Hi . Can't hang around as I have to clean the house.
I made this a few yrs ago - might be relevant
https://t.co/v99gL54z3e
A6 Build character profiles on Post Its to keep handy when writing.
Check out tonight - awesome ideas with post its.
A6: desktop semantics mapping to build vocabulary
A6 Write story events, then place in order on a story arc until it all makes sense...
A6: capturing examples of strong craft use
A6: Ss can edit, and revise, give each other feedback, plan essays, storyboard, write body paragraphs I don't have enough room
Agreed! Great for sequencing.
Ss start a story with a post-it, stick it to desk, then other Ss walk around and add to the stories.
Ah, yes. I do that too. I hate writing on their work. Post Its are great for that. Quick recognition of students too.
A6) Post-Its class Mad Libs to foster vocabulary, explore synonyms.
A6: I use sticky notes as quick Twitter responses. Great for formative exit slip
Post its to document ones own important questions, as they work through a task.
I also love having Ss give each other feedback w/ post-its!
Fun! π https://t.co/IaIC7a977X
Ss start a story with a post-it, stick it to desk, then other Ss walk around and add to the stories.
ahhh late joiner! A6 post it peer edit challenge. Diff colors for diff issues. Blue grammar, yellow word choice, etc
A6: Post its really work well with outlining as well. Everything can be moved around.
Gonna go use a pack of PINs to organize all the great ideas from the chat tonight!
I'm repeating myself for A6! I don't do enough writing in my class.
Double hearts! https://t.co/mSLpT1VClS
A6: Post its really work well with outlining as well. Everything can be moved around.
Did you know you can run post-its through a laser printer? Stick them to paper first. Then you have cool notes.
You could use the different colours for different things and create pathways that are easy to change.
They could use different colors to plan a narrative.
A6: Easy, fast way to do storyboarding -different characters have diff colours of sticky notes, move them around while planning
Also, start with larger sizes. Then have provide smaller ones to practice summarizing.
Thanks, everyone! This has been awesome!
Yes! Have wanted to try since I saw it on
It really works best with the super sticky ones.
Could probably do the same with Boggle https://t.co/OpekR5rCLB
I have a sudoku board on my wall made of laminated circles and velcro. The kids LOVE. IT.
Great idea! Helps Ss organize their thoughts & the edits from their peers. https://t.co/gLl4hvA2Tx
ahhh late joiner! A6 post it peer edit challenge. Diff colors for diff issues. Blue grammar, yellow word choice, etc
Really? Going to try that tomorrow! As long as my Tech guy isn't looking! https://t.co/dTHALgS0pV
Did you know you can run post-its through a laser printer? Stick them to paper first. Then you have cool notes.
You are all AMAZING, - fast paced, creative, and lovely!
The ONE thing I nailed on Pinterest without failing! https://t.co/bYlX656QRh
Did you know you can run post-its through a laser printer? Stick them to paper first. Then you have cool notes.
Yes, I am glad I caught it whilst puttering around getting ready for . Thanks!
A7: I'm happy to moderate an - where we play a virtual Escape Challenge during a 60 min chat!
A7 Would love to talk highlighters so that will join us again!
A7: Let's talk formulating text dependent question strategies, or cool ways to make vocabulary stick. (Pun intended)
Print your page first. Lay post-its over the printed image. Re-print. Check direction of paper feed.
A7 Please head to https://t.co/lmEqNGo8Zc and sign your class up. Feb 3rd is going to be a day with over 100,000 kids playing!
Would love to see a chat on collaborative school art projects.
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7) Check out Mondays at 10 pm east this weeks theme The Out of Control Teacher- good thing or bad thing
Let's talk about glitter and spiral notebooks!!! Better yet... Spiral notebooks covered in glitter! (Lisa Frank style) ππ
- Let's talk breakout for a future chat!
Maybe a chat about the pinterest projects that really worked.
A7 need suggestions on making directions POP so they aren't looked over and perhaps even -gasp- followed?!?!?!
A7 Could we talk "Solving greyhound flatulence? UGH!"
I'm pretty sure is the fastest hour of my week!
A7: An interesting chat could come from classroom set up...circle, groups of 4, auditorium seating...how can we switch it up
A7: Ways to pair high and low tech
A3: Kids use sticky notes to post assessment ideas, then choose someone else's for project
VIP (Very Important Points) with post its. Ss can read, place, weigh ideas, and change thinking as they determine main ideas.
We should do "unplugged" coding strategies to introduce concepts like loops and debugging.
That's it for the , thank you for being some of the best ppl I know! Come back next week to talk about Global School Play Day!
Is that related to the jack Russell terrier version? https://t.co/DI5D1ItCGs
A7 Could we talk "Solving greyhound flatulence? UGH!"
Sketchnotes are coming back on Feb 2, I think!
If it makes a room toxic, then yes!
