#tynkerchat Archive

The mission of #TynkerChat: Are we adequately preparing students for an unknown future? Can we, through community and sharing, make this unknown “known?” Let us lift up the conversation about making sure that when our students enter the workforce- they have the skills to thrive. #TynkerChat will be held every Monday, starting March 13th.

Monday May 21, 2018
7:00 PM EDT

drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:00 PM EDT

Welcome to this week's #TynkerChat! We're collecting our favorite #Coding and #STEM blogs/books/videos etc. for some summer #STEM enrichment. Tell us who you are and where you're from! #CSK8 #CSforall
MrsA1stGrade May 21 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Beth Austin Gurnee IL #Tynkerchat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Paige Besthoff, NJ #tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Evening, @MrsA1stGrade! Hope your year is winding down nicely. #TynkerChat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade, @MrsA1stGrade
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT

We'll be using the typical Q & A format! Join the conversation! First question in 2 min! This week we're creating our summer #STEM reading list. Follow along on our @participate page here: https://t.co/JZuKChWjZP #Tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT

The always dependable @pcteachershs! Welcome! #TynkerChat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @pcteachershs
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Vicky, K-8 Tech Teacher, from the Los Angeles area. May get pulled away but love the topic. #tynkerchat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Couldn't miss your exhilarating chats. #tynkerchat
In reply to @drezac
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hi @VisionsByVicky. So glad to have you here! #TynkerChat
In reply to @VisionsByVicky, @VisionsByVicky
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Q1 Let's start off with a bang: What was the most impactful blog post or teacher share you encountered this past year? #TynkerChat
WeTeachThemSTEM May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Jess here from Florida. Happy #TynkerChat Monday, everyone!
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hi @mr_isaacs! We're over here: #TynkerChat :-)
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @gotynker, @mr_isaacs
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Steve from NJ here. Proud @gotynker Blue Ribbon Educator #tbre. I teach game design to middle school students and #ilovemyjob #tynkerchat
MrsA1stGrade May 21 @ 7:06 PM EDT
A1: Collaborating with @pcteachershs was definitely a highlight! #Tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's start off with a bang: What was the most impactful blog post or teacher share you encountered this past year? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1: I have to agree. My Ss still talk about our Hour of Code collaboration. #tynkerchat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1: most impactful was probably visiting the classroom of @davidconover while at #sxswedu. David is doing amazing stuff with such an underserved population. #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's start off with a bang: What was the most impactful blog post or teacher share you encountered this past year? #TynkerChat
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT
NJ takes the lead again! #tynkerchat. Speaking of which are you going to #picademy in June? @Raspberry_Pi @raspberry
- pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT
  
  Couldn't miss your exhilarating chats. #tynkerchat
  In reply to @drezac
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

:-( #TynkerChat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: Hmmm, hard to pick one. This blog post https://t.co/B31WzaznGL made me step back and examine what I post. #tynkerchat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

A1: I was fortunate enough to receive @codeorg CS Fundamentals training. Meeting hundreds of Ts who teach code was enlightening #teachcode #tynkerchat
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:10 PM EDT
With all the resources that I anticipate being shared in the next half hour I’m glad I can count on @participate to curate them for us! #TynkerChat - btw I got to spend the weekend with @spirrison and @JenWilliamsEdu #bejealous
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT
  
  We'll be using the typical Q & A format! Join the conversation! First question in 2 min! This week we're creating our summer #STEM reading list. Follow along on our @participate page here: https://t.co/JZuKChWjZP #Tynkerchat
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:11 PM EDT

I know. Keep forgetting that darn hashtag. You’d think this was my first twitter chat :) #tynkerchat
In reply to @drezac, @gotynker
JenWilliamsEdu May 21 @ 7:11 PM EDT

YESSSSS!!!! :) #TynkerChat #howiparticipate #CelebrateMonday #CelebrateSteve
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @participate, @spirrison
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Q2 Who was the most influential new educator/blogger you discovered this year, and what's their website? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

No #picademy this year. I'm facilitating too many workshops myself. #tynkerchat
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @Raspberry_Pi, @raspberry
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

#iste18? #tynkerchat
In reply to @pcteachershs, @Raspberry_Pi, @raspberry
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: I can give you one: @gotynker's most popular blog post this year: https://t.co/NywfPhlwQ0 #TynkerChat
- mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  A1: most impactful was probably visiting the classroom of @davidconover while at #sxswedu. David is doing amazing stuff with such an underserved population. #tynkerchat
  
  drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's start off with a bang: What was the most impactful blog post or teacher share you encountered this past year? #TynkerChat
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: I always find something I can use or that inspires me when I read @DuPriestMath Loved this one https://t.co/Z2mK9VhmQU #tynkerchat
DavidJLockett May 21 @ 7:13 PM EDT

Attending graduation 🎓 ceremony with my students. Missing #Tynkerchat.
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT
This is great! Can’t wait to start exploring the @gotynker courses myself and sharing with my students #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT
  
  A1: I can give you one: @gotynker's most popular blog post this year: https://t.co/NywfPhlwQ0 #TynkerChat
  
  mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:07 PM EDT
  
  A1: most impactful was probably visiting the classroom of @davidconover while at #sxswedu. David is doing amazing stuff with such an underserved population. #tynkerchat
  
  drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT
  
  Q1 Let's start off with a bang: What was the most impactful blog post or teacher share you encountered this past year? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Not 2018 but pumped up for #iste19 in Philly. I'm facilitating @codeorg and @littlebits workshops #tynkerchat
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @Raspberry_Pi, @raspberry, @codeorg, @littleBits
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Understoon, @DavidJLockett. Congrats @BokAcademy students! #TynkerChat
In reply to @DavidJLockett, @DavidJLockett, @BokAcademy
WeTeachThemSTEM May 21 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@DavidJLockett posting about programming drones with his STEM students inspired me to write a grant for drones earlier this year and it definitely helped shape a lot of the amazingness of this year with my STEM Ss. #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A2: Love to follow @pbsteachers @csforalltchrs @gotynker #tynkerchat
MrsA1stGrade May 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT
I have to say that @mradamwelcome and @TechNinjaTodd have had a big impact on my teaching this year with their #KidsDeserveIt series and positive outlook! I also appreciate their authenticity and encouragement. #Tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT
  
  Q2 Who was the most influential new educator/blogger you discovered this year, and what's their website? #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Q3: Authors: what book/author will change our lives this summer, and support our goals as #STEM educators? #TynkerChat
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A2: Well not a new educator or new blogger but I have really enjoyed reading https://t.co/IukVly17vH this year. #tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A1: This post from @christinekdixon from @DoublePeak_K8 is so in-depth. They are doing so much over there! https://t.co/HLkkwvanUY #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:20 PM EDT

A2: This is not new as well, but if you're not following @tomwhitby, his thoughts always inspire me. https://t.co/35ARimlqtq When Tom speaks.... #STEM #TynkerChat Subscribe to his blog now!
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:20 PM EDT

A2: Ben Kelly is pretty awesome @BBTNB https://t.co/u1u616etNR he is an incredible #minecraftedu mentor connecting the world with his #SDGs #minecraft world that’s traveling the globe. My students are up soon! #tynkerchat
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A3: Excited to dive into Computer Science K-12: Imaging the Possibilities & try all the ideas in micro:bit in Wonderland. #tynkerchat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A2: And of course, if you want to read some provocative #STEM ideas, there's @garystager. https://t.co/ECYVlU9ATY #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A3: I just saw that @DanielPink came out with a new book. Any reviews yet from educators? @billselak #TynkerChat #When https://t.co/Z2V9o9DdEx
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Authors: what book/author will change our lives this summer, and support our goals as #STEM educators? #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q4 Final Question for #TynkerChat tonight: What are some great videos (#STEM or otherwise) you use to inspire yourselves or others?
MrsA1stGrade May 21 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: For the younger students: Rosie Revere Engineer #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Authors: what book/author will change our lives this summer, and support our goals as #STEM educators? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:24 PM EDT

and The Most Magnificent Thing. #tynkerchat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
WeTeachThemSTEM May 21 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A2: There are so many amazing educators that I've discovered in the twitterverse this year who've inspired me, but Tom Loud @loudlearning has been a great source of reliable teacher wisdom #TynkerChat
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A4: This is not super new- but I take any chance to watch this with kids. The Universe in a Nutshell by @michiokaku https://t.co/wMLu6eOfyP #TynkerChat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:24 PM EDT
  
  Q4 Final Question for #TynkerChat tonight: What are some great videos (#STEM or otherwise) you use to inspire yourselves or others?
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Followed! #TynkerChat
In reply to @WeTeachThemSTEM, @loudlearning
drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Followed! #TynkerChat
In reply to @mr_isaacs, @BBTNB
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

A4: I can almost always find something inspirational at https://t.co/iBAqdufm6u #tynkerchat
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: definitely read @mres #LifelongKindergarten and Seymour Paper Mindstorms and The Children’s Machine. #tynkerchat
- drezac - Moderator May 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT
  
  Q3: Authors: what book/author will change our lives this summer, and support our goals as #STEM educators? #TynkerChat
pcteachershs May 21 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Check out the video library https://t.co/VSGRssU1Xo to show your Ss. @brainpop and @brainpopjr are always good for the younger Ss too #tynkerchat
mr_isaacs May 21 @ 7:28 PM EDT

A3: definitely read @mres #LifelongKindergarten and Seymour Papert Mindstorms and The Children’s Machine. #tynkerchat