#sstlap Archive
Weekly chat 8CST that infuses the ideas of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess into the Social Studies classroom.
Thursday August 3, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#sstlap
tonight we are using flipgrid to share our ideas.
participatechat
Aug 3 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#sstlap
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/AYOic0QbA2
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Please introduce yourself- name location subject grade best summer learning so far
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Get ready for
@flipgrid
questions in a few
dragonmark_101
Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Derik Wisconsin Unknown subject or grade
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Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Ryan from IL new HS business & tech teacher getting his classroom set up
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AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
hey Ryan .....good to see u again
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In reply to @Ryan7Read
classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Hi
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, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary SS T, checking in from Berkeley, CA. Best summer learn so far
https://t.co/qlDrWlM8UG
Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Yes, my break for social media is over, and I'm back on chats.
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In reply to @AggieSalterITS
AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:05 PM EDT
https://t.co/MbeyRKvKls
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@Braz74
AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:04 PM EDT
aggie
@cesa_5
Technology Integration Specialist glad 2 join in tonight!
In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid, @cesa_5
MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Doug from Clifton Springs NY, 7th grade SS, been writing new curriculum so lots of new learning
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AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:06 PM EDT
ha u r brave!!!
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i should do that!!
In reply to @Ryan7Read
Ms__Walsh
Aug 3 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Hi all! Emily from Wisconsin; Middle School Computer Science & best summer learning has come from Twitter!
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Q1 What is the best lesson you have ever taught?
https://t.co/I76fVRtqod
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classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1 Hard to pick, but likely most engaging was
https://t.co/JcsA3wMV6I
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
sorry i missed introductions and welcomes- was putting kiddos to bed
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:11 PM EDT
hoping to see some awesome
#sstlap
peeps sharing their ideas in
@flipgrid
tonight
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
great to see both of you- shared
@flipgrid
in my
#sita17
sessions today
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- great tool- hope tonight goes well
In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Hey Emily- great to see you- thanks for joining tonight
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In reply to @Ms__Walsh
MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1 Teaching Electoral college through an election game. Ss struggled w/ concept before going to game lesson.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2 What content are you really passionate about teaching? Why? What about this topic gets you excited?
https://t.co/xESzMkHLx1
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dragonmark_101
Aug 3 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1:
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A lesson on modern slavery using an article about a ship in the Pacific Ocean and this website
https://t.co/coWfCaSAda
dragonmark_101
Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A1:
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The students were surprised with the results, and it connected what we were studying to the present
classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2 Always passionate when teaching about how PR, ads, & other propaganda have come to dominate life since 1900.
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StudentsHistory
Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1 Best lesson ever for be was a Choose Our Own Adventure style class overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Was a blast!
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Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I'm trying to do
@flipgrid
and do the answers making me work it tonight Ben
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
I just finished my Q1 - maybe 8 Qs will b too much tonight--
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Ms__Walsh
Aug 3 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 Most passionate why I can give my Ss a clear WHY…grateful to be teaching Computer Classes now; so many integral skills
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dragonmark_101
Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2:
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I love looking at bias in maps. Most people look at maps and don't think of them having a bias, but they really are biased
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:18 PM EDT
Just saw
@AggieSalterITS
posted Q1 - thanks for much for participating
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StudentsHistory
Aug 3 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A2 I'm most excited about teaching historical figures that kids can relate to. Those that they can see themselves in & inspire them
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classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Indeed.
https://t.co/gbUfpxHS35
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In reply to @dragonmark_101
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:20 PM EDT
sorry my friend- there are so many awesome ideas we miss in chats- hopefully this will capture more
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In reply to @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A2 I've shared lots of resources for teaching and learning about propaganda, ads & PR on my web site at
https://t.co/yjyUcPuAUq
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Q3 How do you turn the learning over to students?
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https://t.co/sH4nxLuKdZ
Ms__Walsh
Aug 3 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 Ss are in charge of their learning the majority of time in my class - I’m a facilitator & a guide if they get stuck or lost
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
Love the ideas in the chat- there is also a link for each question to go to
@flipgrid
and share your ideas with everyone else.
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MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A2 love teaching early development of political parties, constitution, reform movements in our 7th grade curriculum
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Okay comparing my
@flipgrid
selfies with
@AggieSalterITS
and I am loosing.. no contest.. I surrender..
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classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:26 PM EDT
No camera on this computer, so can't use
@flipgrid
.
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In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid, @flipgrid
Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:27 PM EDT
after being gone for a week I have so many chats to get on
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#eduAR
#ditchbook
Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:28 PM EDT
It's about the prop hook.
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In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid, @AggieSalterITS
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q4 How do you create student engagement?
https://t.co/v6ouM7hv3D
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AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Ha!!! Never took so many selfies lol
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!!
In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Bummer- I know you have so many great ideas- hope to have you share your wisdom with the
#sstlap
crew.. always learn from you
In reply to @classroomtools, @flipgrid
MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:31 PM EDT
I have been told many a time I take terrible selfies... should we start a group?
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In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid, @AggieSalterITS
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT
I saw
@MrAllardSS
and
@Ryan7Read
got some
@flipgrid
posts done.. thanks for trying something new and supporting my crazy ideas
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classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A4 Make the Strange Familiar, and the Familiar Strange. Also, give students the opp to discuss ethics whenever possible.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I am up for joining that group-- I am in a old raggy t-shirt to boot.. didn't plan this well
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In reply to @MrAllardSS, @flipgrid, @AggieSalterITS
MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3 using a workshop model in in the classroom (I, We, You) lots of group work and discussion
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I didn't realize the selfie aspect when setting it up.. might have to be creative..
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In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @flipgrid
Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Oh I'm about the crazy ideas, I did my intro using
@flipgrid
to my superintendent to show him the awesomeness of it.
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In reply to @Braz74, @MrAllardSS, @flipgrid, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:34 PM EDT
agree definitely idea of ethics especially with modern politics and the impact of corporations on gov.
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In reply to @classroomtools
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q5 how do we improve
#sstlap
to meet your learning needs to help you improve your skills and meet students needs?
https://t.co/28fVhxY8Tx
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:40 PM EDT
the cool think about
@flipgrid
is you can go back toany of the questions and engage with the original post- you can reply to others
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT
I thought I was going to be cool with my bobble head selfie but
@Ryan7Read
is crushing it.
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Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Yep, it's funny I record better when I do it in the moment instead of try to rehearse, gives you a true voice
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In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid
MrAllardSS
Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4 Start with being engaged yourself, give Ss choice, make history applicable to their lives, ask ?s, make Ss ask ?s
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Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Oh I have more.
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In reply to @Braz74
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Q6 In what ways, or specifically how, has your PLN helped you grow as a professional?
https://t.co/2AJmxABOUO
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:42 PM EDT
I hope people will give me ideas and honest feedback about how to make
#sstlap
better I want this chat to meet your needs please share ideas
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:36 PM EDT
Q5 how do we improve
#sstlap
to meet your learning needs to help you improve your skills and meet students needs?
https://t.co/28fVhxY8Tx
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT
This is out of my comfort zone too. and yeah it helps me understand what I often ask ss to do and how we can get them comfortable
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In reply to @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
Ryan7Read
Aug 3 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Have to leave
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a bit early have to return a phone call before 9. Night everyone.
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AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:47 PM EDT
yeah totally hate recording myself but this is a good practice...pushing my boundaries thanks
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@Braz74
@flipgrid
In reply to @Braz74, @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid, @Braz74, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT
Q7 How do you share those ideas? How can we organize resources for the
#sstlap
group?
https://t.co/Zv7ssWcVUI
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:48 PM EDT
right there with you-- wish we had more people here tonight to share ideas, but hopefully we can build on this for other topics
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In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7 In 1998 I set up a web site
https://t.co/RfoEZwhdH4
in an attempt to do just this.
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:51 PM EDT
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- I think
@flipgrid
was too much for my computer- it has frozen up... ugh..
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT
you have always been a trend setter!!!
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In reply to @classroomtools
AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT
it's bit risk taking baby steps :-)
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ur doing great!
In reply to @Braz74, @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Do I get to skip Q7 since I don't have an answer for organization?
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AggieSalterITS
Aug 3 @ 9:54 PM EDT
yeah, that happened to me 2 had to restart chrome...good to know though
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great chat thank u loved it can't wait to play
In reply to @Braz74, @flipgrid
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q8 What are some of the exciting, or meaningful learning you embarked on this summer?
https://t.co/ctAbIBlsAr
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Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:55 PM EDT
Q8 is coming up- about summer learning- then we are all done for tonight- thanks for rocking
@flipgrid
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tonight
Braz74
- Moderator
Aug 3 @ 9:56 PM EDT
agreed - always want to show people what is possible and let them explore to hopefully set them down the path of integration.
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In reply to @AggieSalterITS, @Ryan7Read, @flipgrid
classroomtools
Aug 3 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Good night
#sstlap
, see you next week!