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ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:00 PM EST

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ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Tonight’s topic is “STEM/STEAM” #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Welcome to #isedchat! Introduce yourself and tell us where you're from.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:01 PM EST

Welcome to #isedchat! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

I'm Cathy Koos from Melbourne, Florida. I'm Head of Lower School at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during #isedchat. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

@ckoos1 Lorri here. Director of Lower School at Hamden Hall in CT. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

@lcarroll94 Welcome, Lorri! Glad you're here. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:02 PM EST

@ckoos1 I'll try... I always forget :) #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hello #isedchat - Mike from NJ here, upper school math/STEM at Newark Academy.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat Make sure to add #isedchat to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

Q1 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat Make sure to add #isedchat to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

@lcarroll94 I know what you mean. I put this one on my phone to remind me! #isedchat

AciuffoJr Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

#isedchat Anthony, Principal at Forest Lake Elementary School @ForestLakeWsd in Wantagh, NY.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:03 PM EST

@mthayer_nj Welcome, Mike! I'll be eager to here your thoughts. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

Q1: What is STEM education and why is it important? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

@AciuffoJr @ForestLakeWsd Hi, Anthony! Welcome to #isedchat! Hope it is not too cold where you are.

mcraemath Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

#isedchat Jenn McRae 8th grade math, Georgia

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

I'm Jeannette Russell from Melbourne Fl. I teach physics and engineering at Holy Trinity #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

I'm Virginia Campbell, a Media Specialist at a K-6th school in Palm Bay, FL! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

@mcraemath Welcome to #isedchat, Jenn!

theatlis Jan 21 @ 9:04 PM EST

I'm in #isedchat-tweeting as @theatlis but I'm also @sarahhanawald. Impending weather has me stranded at Nashville Airport Holiday Inn.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

@MrsJMRussell Hooray! Always love to see someone from #HTEA joining! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

@3995vCampbell Thanks for helping to get the word out this week about #isedchat.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

@theatlis @sarahhanawald So sorry you are stranded, but love that you can join #isedchat

mcraemath Jan 21 @ 9:05 PM EST

#isedchat STEM is the integration of disciplines coupled with collaboration, problem solving and application. The future.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: So the question is what is STEM? Why do we need it? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:06 PM EST

@mcraemath What do you mean by "the future"? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: We need STEM to be sure we are giving our students what they need to be successful in the new world they are going to inherit. #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: integrating science, technology, with engineering and math. Bringing in innovation centers to classrooms and media centers! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:08 PM EST

@mcraemath Agree. I hear companies now have to go oversees to get workers properly prepared for STEM careers. That's a shame! #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 Ideally, STEM would allow students the opportunity to combine disciplines and break out of the curricular silos schools build. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:09 PM EST

@3995vCampbell I love that you believe in putting these into media centers. Very forward thinking! #isedchat

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

#isedchat A1: we need STEM to help students develop a new mindset. How to "think outside the box".

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:10 PM EST

Well said! A good leader helps teachers get out of the silo. #isedchat https://t.co/PYxU22lPq6

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1 Ideally, STEM would allow students the opportunity to combine disciplines and break out of the curricular silos schools build. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

Q2 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: STEM classrooms do not have a traditional look. Ss are collaborating, problem solving, creating and innovating. So important! #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

Greeting #isedchat! Just got the kiddos to bed, so thought I'd pop in on tonight's topic! Name's Jim. From Atlanta with @MVPSchool & @MVIFI

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

@mcraemath Community partnerships are a real untapped potential for #isedchat schools in most cases.

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1. STEM is providing students a more authentic environment to explore math, science, and tech. #isedchat

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q5. No. They modify the project's aesthetics but at the core, there are no differences in understanding. #isedchat https://t.co/2pQOCsFKSr

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2: How can we make STEM experiential, fun and engaging? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

@JimTiffinJr @MVPSchool @MVIFI Glad you're here, jim! Welcome! Do you know about @MADLearn? They are in Atlanta. #isedchat

amyeagle1213 Jan 21 @ 9:12 PM EST

#isedchat Amy from SSW NY. Actually considering a media center with STEM and a separate innovation lab for messy making

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

@3995vCampbell Great point. What do you suggest specifically as far as configuration in a space to enhance STEM activities? #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

@ckoos1 I have now! :-) Can you give me a short intro about @MADLearn? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:13 PM EST

Love your use of the word "authentic". That was a constant struggle for me as a math teacher. #isedchat https://t.co/KSSJxrIXy3

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1. STEM is providing students a more authentic environment to explore math, science, and tech. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:14 PM EST

@JimTiffinJr @MADLearn It is a program for students to make an app. My daughter did a really cool one in fifth grade. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

@ckoos1 give them real problems to solve. Situations that are meaningful to the students. #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

@ckoos1 I'm trying to grasp that vision- small groups with Ss collaborating, a space that shows a climate of inquiry is embedded. #isedchat

mcraemath Jan 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

#isedchat Q2: The application and problem solving of STEM Ed builds real life connections making it organically engaging.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:15 PM EST

@JimTiffinJr @MADLearn Check out this app made by my daughter in 5th gr by @MADLearn Rainbow Loom https://t.co/LGyXG2FGHs #isedchat

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2. Sci-fi and comic books. We made R2D2 Soda Can Battlebots! It gives immediate context and it's fun! #isedchat https://t.co/WmybuNaEiU

theASIDEblog Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

For STEM makerspaces we like to add Arts for #STEAM: https://t.co/hFsQZAfpon Animations & interactives are terrific for engagement #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Getting rid of bells - when a S is in the flow of creating something, making them stop to go to the “next thing” is not ideal #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

@amyeagle1213 Welcome to #isedchat! @JHouser1 has an awesome makerspace in our #HTEA media center. Come to sunny FL for a visit!

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:17 PM EST

That looks really fun! #isedchat https://t.co/h03jeJMEaX

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2. Sci-fi and comic books. We made R2D2 Soda Can Battlebots! It gives immediate context and it's fun! #isedchat https://t.co/WmybuNaEiU

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 I should add that I think ditching bells helps for ANY creative endeavor, not just “STEM” - the arts, writing workshops etc. #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

@simplr_Stem These are awesome! #isedchat https://t.co/ORAb4IqQCg

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2. Sci-fi and comic books. We made R2D2 Soda Can Battlebots! It gives immediate context and it's fun! #isedchat https://t.co/WmybuNaEiU

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

How true. Great example of something relatively easy to do in some situations& yet have profound effects. #isedchat https://t.co/nLEqqQVvCU

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2 Getting rid of bells - when a S is in the flow of creating something, making them stop to go to the “next thing” is not ideal #isedchat

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:18 PM EST

My first chat #isedchat :)

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:19 PM EST

#isedchat A2: I use design challenges in my classroom. The students love friendly competition.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: Should STEM activities be included across the curriculum? If so, how? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

@theASIDEblog Great point! Q4 deals with that but feel free to share now. ;) #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

@SIMPLR_STEM So proud of you! I think it might be @MrsJMRussell first chat too. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:20 PM EST

@MrsJMRussell Can you give an example of a design challenge you use? #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

@MrsJMRussell I just pulled out some design challenges, want to start using them. I think that is a great way to integrate STEM! #isedchat

theASIDEblog Jan 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2) The interdisciplinary impulse of STEM is what attracts students - they aren't confined by syllabi or silos or strict periods #isedchat

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Of course STEM activities should be included across curriculum. Using design, and allowing alternative ways to demo knowlege #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Most definitely! That is part of the point of STEM. It is not distinct subjects. You don't just do it in math or comp class. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

@ckoos1 A3. I think they should definitely be included across the curriculum. We should be making connections everywhere. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

What a profound thing to give students choice! (Ts like it too!) #isedchat https://t.co/gHXDqbt2iN

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Of course STEM activities should be included across curriculum. Using design, and allowing alternative ways to demo knowlege #isedchat

AciuffoJr Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

@3995vCampbell @MrsJMRussell Do you have some examples you can share? #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3 I don’t believe that you should learn engineering in English class. I think it’s dangerous to assume all relates to STEM. #isedchat

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

Life is not compartmentalized. So should activities. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

Research is clear that they will be more likely to retain information the more connections they make. #isedchat https://t.co/qDF8bqlIw7

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:22 PM EST

@ckoos1 A3. I think they should definitely be included across the curriculum. We should be making connections everywhere. #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:23 PM EST

@MrsJMRussell Do the kids come up with some of the challenges? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

@mthayer_nj I tweeted a really cool article this morning though about a person teaching writing in #6thchat through game design. #isedchat

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:24 PM EST

@mthayer_nj I have seen students make costumes, masks and puppets to use in English class using Eng techniques #isedchat

AciuffoJr Jan 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

@mthayer_nj I see your point, but writing is a big piece in the design process and could be incorporated if one wanted to. #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

@vvrotny Fine, but I’m not prepared to call that STEM. Projects in English, history, etc., are as old as schooling. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

@mthayer_nj Found it: Infuse Writing Standards into Video Game Design https://t.co/FtowvYMNYs #isedchat

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

#isedchat design challenge examples:bride that supports the most weight. Boat that floats the most marbles.

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

@vvrotny For example, what engineering techniques do they use to make masks? I’m curious now. #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

@AciuffoJr @MrsJMRussell design bridge for 3 billy goats, design space challenges... happy to send them to u if u msg me ur email. #isedchat

theatlis Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

@mthayer_nj Not forced, I think the beauty of independent school is the freedom for the Eng. T to explore connection if it arises #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

When we taught app design using @madlearn, the thing students need most help with was grammar/writing, not the programming. #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:27 PM EST

@theatlis I agree if not forced, the connections can be beneficial; but this isn’t a new idea. I fear STEM is a buzzword. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: Where does the Maker Movement fit in? What about STEAM? #isedchat

theASIDEblog Jan 21 @ 9:28 PM EST

This is magnificent! Proof that standards are just foundations upon which terrific architecture is built #isedchat https://t.co/quvigRr9QY

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:25 PM EST

@mthayer_nj Found it: Infuse Writing Standards into Video Game Design https://t.co/FtowvYMNYs #isedchat

theASIDEblog Jan 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

Some teachers like to combine homework in cross-curricular STEM examples of truly flipped classrooms: https://t.co/n1IFrby7q0 #isedchat

SIMPLR_STEM Jan 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

A7. Here is our YouTube course on building lightsabers. A Learn, Build, and Play section! https://t.co/nFoxbcGwPU Enjoy! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

#HTEA has done Oregon Trail re-enactment for years where students make their wagons. #isedchat https://t.co/1dp1mVb55f

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

@vvrotny For example, what engineering techniques do they use to make masks? I’m curious now. #isedchat

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:29 PM EST

@mthayer_nj How materials can be connected and adhered to each other. That's engineering #isedchat

vvrotny Jan 21 @ 9:30 PM EST

Maker Movement is about cultivating a mindset, not a specific set of skills #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:30 PM EST

How true! I like that we can be light on our feet and change when needed in #indyschools. #isedchat https://t.co/ZZ6TtJqdpn

theatlis Jan 21 @ 9:26 PM EST

@mthayer_nj Not forced, I think the beauty of independent school is the freedom for the Eng. T to explore connection if it arises #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

This is a design challenge that I would like to have students involved with next year: https://t.co/iFJBzNlX2v #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

@SIMPLR_STEM Awesome! do you have one on building those coke can robots? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Makered is a terrific way to make STEM real to students. Hands on is so powerful! #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Edu Maker Movement is abt agency & possibilities - Helping Ss realize the world is malleable & asking how they want to shape it #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:34 PM EST

Love this! #isedchat https://t.co/NOJ72loQZ4

lcarroll94 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:31 PM EST

This is a design challenge that I would like to have students involved with next year: https://t.co/iFJBzNlX2v #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q5 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:35 PM EST

Great point. I love talking about creation versus consumption. So empowering for young learners! #isedchat https://t.co/EpKMQP1D2W

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Edu Maker Movement is abt agency & possibilities - Helping Ss realize the world is malleable & asking how they want to shape it #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5:Are there gender differences? If so, how should these be addressed? #isedchat

ConsultJodi Jan 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

MakerEd allows your school to have sustainability if leadership chooses to accept it. #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

@ckoos1 Can you clarify? Gender differences in what respect? #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

@ckoos1 Students need to be contributing learners, not just consuming learners. #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

@SIMPLR_STEM We have just made a connection with our awesome Fab Lab in town.They are supporting our innovation center! #isedchat

mrteachersir Jan 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5 I don’t think there are gender differences, rather passion differences. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5: This is tough. Some girls self-select out. I had a hard time getting girls into my APBC Calc even though they were qualified. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

You don't want to miss #isedchat at 9 pm EST Thurs! Please RT & join us for an engaging discussion. #edchat https://t.co/9PUhwDhrfV

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

@ConsultJodi Welcome, Jodi! Glad you're here. #isedchat

theASIDEblog Jan 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

Well said! This should be the quote on every t-shirt & Maker bumper sticker #isedchat https://t.co/sth5zanqjv

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:33 PM EST

A4 Edu Maker Movement is abt agency & possibilities - Helping Ss realize the world is malleable & asking how they want to shape it #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:38 PM EST

Any respect. #isedchat https://t.co/nJEoOSQAxf

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:36 PM EST

@ckoos1 Can you clarify? Gender differences in what respect? #isedchat

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:39 PM EST

#isedchat I believe there are differences in the way they approach problems. Like to have both on design teams.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: I've heard if you create problems for students to solve that have a social aspect like helping others, girls are more engaged. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:40 PM EST

@MrsJMRussell Great point. Do you let students pick their own groups? #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5 Give time for all students to make, create, build FROM AN EARLY AGE before they’ve internalized societal messages re: gender. #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

@theASIDEblog Wish I could claim it as my own. That honor goes to my friend and colleague @fpthomas #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

The time is flying by tonight! #isedchat

theatlis Jan 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

A5 @mattscully said a while back that the gender problem is in the assigments, not the students #paraphrasing #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:42 PM EST

Excellent idea! Our youngest learners can benefit from all these kinds of activities. #isedchat https://t.co/qC46X5S4Qf

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5 Give time for all students to make, create, build FROM AN EARLY AGE before they’ve internalized societal messages re: gender. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q6 coming up in 1 minute… #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6: What are ways you have successfully engaged parents at your school with STEM? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

@theatlis @mattscully Critical for educators to know the research to serve our students best. #isedchat

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

For sure! You should check out the work that @kellybkelly2001 is leading for our #MVLittles #isedchat https://t.co/vwEgh86PFa

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:42 PM EST
Excellent idea! Our youngest learners can benefit from all these kinds of activities. #isedchat https://t.co/qC46X5S4Qf
- mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:41 PM EST
  
  A5 Give time for all students to make, create, build FROM AN EARLY AGE before they’ve internalized societal messages re: gender. #isedchat

ConsultJodi Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Make classes exciting for all. Electricity can lead you in different paths from engineer to tech. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Here's one such article. #isedchat https://t.co/tmzREMwaMm

laurenblack492 Jan 14 @ 12:56 AM EST

How can we apply #STEM to social problems that appeal to girls? #women #IT https://t.co/96CXRot3FS

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:45 PM EST

Looks like a fun classroom where learning will take place naturally! #isedchat https://t.co/FI8jSCeLb4

kellybkelly2001 Jan 4 @ 10:26 AM EST

Creating, making, building with loose parts. #mvlearns #mvlittles #makered https://t.co/HHYg0grtUw

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:46 PM EST

I love our @FOSSscience curriculum because it helps make connections like these for students. #isedchat https://t.co/fnBRU7z9Cc

ConsultJodi Jan 21 @ 9:44 PM EST

Make classes exciting for all. Electricity can lead you in different paths from engineer to tech. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6: We do an Evening of Code each year around #HourOfCode by @codeorg. This year we did in our #makerspace in the library. #isedchat

mthayer_nj Jan 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

Thank you all for the interesting #isedchat and @ckoos1 for moderating! Everyone who is dealing with weather - be safe!

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

#isedchat A6: have not done it yet but I have heard about STEAM fairs for the whole family.

JimTiffinJr Jan 21 @ 9:48 PM EST

@ckoos1 "Naturally"... that's the key. Kudos @kellybkelly2001! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:49 PM EST

A6: We also are blessed to have @s_bearden at #HTEA and she does a few parent coffees each year on topics like #digcit. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:50 PM EST

A6: Our STEM teacher sends home monthly newsletters as well as maintaining a Facebook page to keep parents informed. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

Last question, Q7, coming up in 1 minute…#isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

Do you think we have more of an obligation at independent schools to engage our parents? #isedchat

AciuffoJr Jan 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

#isedchat A6 Held my PTA meeting in my Maker Space last night to share my vision of the space and STEAM integration.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q7: Does your school have extracurricular STEM activities you can share? #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

@ckoos1 @s_bearden She is so amazing! And she has written a book on that topic! She got my twitterfied! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

What a great idea! I have a PA meeting tomorrow morning... #isedchat https://t.co/6Qop10RwBu

AciuffoJr Jan 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

#isedchat A6 Held my PTA meeting in my Maker Space last night to share my vision of the space and STEAM integration.

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

@ckoos1 @s_bearden She is so amazing! She even wrote a book on that topic. She got me twitterfied! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:53 PM EST

And don't forget her app @TweechmeApp to help teachers learn more about Twitter! #isedchat https://t.co/qUfC1av0z6

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:52 PM EST

@ckoos1 @s_bearden She is so amazing! And she has written a book on that topic! She got my twitterfied! #isedchat

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:53 PM EST

That's my biggest struggle at a Title 1 school! #isedchat https://t.co/G8wLRd751M

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:51 PM EST

Do you think we have more of an obligation at independent schools to engage our parents? #isedchat

theatlis Jan 21 @ 9:53 PM EST

Yes, @ckoos1, @s_bearden is awesome--she's presenting at #ATLIS16 about #digcit as part of a multi-school collaboration #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:53 PM EST

@3995vCampbell @s_bearden And she plays in a symphony which is why she isn't here right now. #isedchat #yougogirl

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

#isedchat A7: At our upper school we have after school clubs ex Robotics, RC cars, coding.

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

@ckoos1 @s_bearden Oh yes, the App and I did not know about the symphony! She is such a rock star! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: We have the @LEGORobotics1 at our school. Have done a tinkering club. Makerspace afternoons. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:56 PM EST

What are RC cars? #isedchat https://t.co/MRXlQ3vtFi

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:54 PM EST

#isedchat A7: At our upper school we have after school clubs ex Robotics, RC cars, coding.

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

A7: I also did a before school @ScratchEdTeam program a couple years ago that was a lot of fun. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

Got it! #isedchat https://t.co/EQK7mY0JeU

MrsJMRussell Jan 21 @ 9:57 PM EST

@ckoos1 remote control

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for joining this week’s #isedchat! Don’t forget to follow your new connections from tonight!

3995vCampbell Jan 21 @ 9:58 PM EST

HT has an incredible Makerspace. @JHouser1 has done an incredible job. I'm learning from her! #isedchat https://t.co/4LfMHYZ0dI

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: We have the @LEGORobotics1 at our school. Have done a tinkering club. Makerspace afternoons. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

@AciuffoJr Our amazing librarian @JHouser1 just opens the library to our sixth graders so they can work or do something extra. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jan 21 @ 9:59 PM EST

I’ll post soon the archive from tonight so you can refer to it. Lots of good stuff tonight! Have a great day tomorrow! #isedchat