#UTedChat Archive

#UTedChat happens every Wed. @ 9pm MDT. We discuss educational topics relevant to Utah and the general education landscape.
Wednesday September 27, 2017
11:00 PM EDT
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    We're talking #STEM on tonight on #UtEdchat.
  • participatechat Sep 27 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #UTedChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/9QWEjUrUBx
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:00 PM EDT
    Excited to be participating in #utedchat for the next hour. We're talking #STEM education. Join us!!! @UtSciTA @UTPublicEd
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    Diana Suddreth here, Director of Teaching & Learning at #USBE. Excited to moderate the #STEM talk tonight on #UtEdchat.
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    Hooray for #STEM and our #uted and fearless leader @disudds , can't wait #UTEDchat
  • ucet Sep 27 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    Hey everyone - excited to kick off #utedchat tonight.
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    Jared from UEN here. Ready to share ideas for #STEM in #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:01 PM EDT
    I can't believe I have to miss a 2nd #UTedChat in a row. This time it's because I'm driving to Layton for the #DTLUtah meetings Thurs & Fri.
  • bwe545 Sep 27 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Hi Brandon, 6th grade @DryCreekOwls #utedchat
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    Checking in from Davis County #UTEDchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:02 PM EDT
    I'll be sure to come in later, once I arrive & see what I missed. Excited to see what #STEM awesomeness @DiSudds brings 2 #UTedChat tonight.
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Chris from Granite. Excited to talk about #STEM and harken back to my @armstrongacad roots. #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    #utedchat I LOVE #STEM Let's get this party started! @echeverriatech @Kimberl70246111 @KParsons_SSMS @SevierSchoolDis Ya'll are invited!
    In reply to @disudds, @echeverriatech, @Kimberl70246111, @KParsons_SSMS, @SevierSchoolDis
  • lars3eb - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Nope, I'm changing cars in Cedar at @sedck12 offices before I head north. I love #UTedChat, but not more than life. Don't tweet & drive!
    In reply to @disudds, @sedck12
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Hi! I'm Havilah. Tech Coach for @alpineschools I love talking about #STEM #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:03 PM EDT
    Ricky Scott, K-12 Science Specialist from USBE. Excited for STEM talk with #utedchat !!!
  • KBalaszi Sep 27 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    Hi my name is Kim. I'm a special education teacher at a K-2 elementary school. This is my first time. #UTedChat
  • ddraper Sep 27 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    Darren from Alpine here. I’m a huge fan of #utedchat, #STEM, and the @Yankees.
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:04 PM EDT
    2 out of 3 ain’t bad…#utedchat
    In reply to @ddraper, @Yankees
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Time for introductions on #UtEdchat Q1 Share a #STEM memory from when you were a student.
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Howdy! Dani from @UENpd and @UCET - excited for the #STEM chat tonight! #utedchat
  • UTedChat - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Have you signed up for #EdcampUT yet? Only 16 spots left! Get your tickets now! #UTedChat https://t.co/gdaWaAHC5M
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Welcome! It's so important that we make sure that #STEM is for all kids. #UTedChat
    In reply to @KBalaszi
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Debbie Morgan, Science teacher and technology coach @SevierSchoolDis #utedchat
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:05 PM EDT
    Sarah Young from USBE Digital Teaching and Learning, but still an honorary member of team #STEM #utedchat
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:06 PM EDT
    Hi I'm Allison - Elementary Mentoring Supervisor in @DavisSchools! #TeachInDavis #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:06 PM EDT
    Once a member of team #STEM, always a member of team #STEM. That's why I'm here. #utedchat.
    In reply to @YoungUTed
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    #utedchat A1: I remember the ol' bicycle wheel on the spinning chair and my 8th grade science teacher picked me to demonstrate! It was awesome, but when I started teaching I wanted more than demos- I wanted all students to get to do it!
    In reply to @SevierSchoolDis
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    A1 - BEAN IN A BAG, 3rd grade. Please tell me you have all done this, soaked bean, two paper towels, plastic bag, and sun #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    A1: i remember my first visit to the planetarium. Normally, I'm a math geek but the stars!!! #UTedChat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
    A1 Loved doing experiments as a student at Oakwood Elementary. Now I hope to pass that same excitement onto my own kids. #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    Too bad! I was hoping to ask you about the rumors I've heard about you and Justin Bieber... #UTedChat
    In reply to @lars3eb
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    A1: I did spectrum in @DavisSchools - We were lucky to have a lot of #STEM experience. Bridge building & rocket making stand out. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    A1: My 1st #STEM memories are from Young Astronauts at Bunderson Elementary in 3rd-5th grade. Field trips, hands-on experiments. #utedchat
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    Belinda, Asst. Principal @mvhsbruins! STEM Rookie but always willing to learn from #UTedChat PLN!
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    Absolutely, it takes involvement to get hooked! All must be involved. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech, @SevierSchoolDis
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    A1 - #STEM Memory - Dissecting a cat in HS Anatomy/Physiology for a whole semester. Never forget it, layer by layer. #ImABiologist #utedchat
  • lars3eb - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    All lies spread by @misterlarsen! He's out to sabotage my rep, or what's left of it! #UTedChat
    In reply to @hjones3000, @misterlarsen
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:08 PM EDT
    Craig checking in for #utedchat from Springville (and trying to wrangle the kids to bed). Love #STEM!
  • bwe545 Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    I remember doing Young Astronauts #utedchat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    A1 One of my favorite junior high teachers was Mr. Dwight Brown. He made science interesting and he played Neil Diamond records #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Ok - that is either the coolest thing I’ve heard today or the grossest. #youdecide #utedchat
    In reply to @RRScotta
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Love that @ClarkPlanet supports Utah K-12 with free outreach and field trips! #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
      A1: i remember my first visit to the planetarium. Normally, I'm a math geek but the stars!!! #UTedChat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    Interesting to see a member of the 280 character club on #utedchat for the first time.
    • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:07 PM EDT
      #utedchat A1: I remember the ol' bicycle wheel on the spinning chair and my 8th grade science teacher picked me to demonstrate! It was awesome, but when I started teaching I wanted more than demos- I wanted all students to get to do it!
      In reply to @SevierSchoolDis
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    My fourth graders LOVED this - it’s always on end of level testing - seeds don’t need soil to sprout! #utedchat
    In reply to @YoungUTed
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:09 PM EDT
    and your favorite field trip was...#UTedChat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • ddraper Sep 27 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    A1 My favorite #stem activity as a kid was creating a volcano, with real live pretend lava. So cool, so messy. #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    A1: Frozen mini-footballs shattered on the wall in physics class! Thanks, liquid nitrogen! #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    The planetarium was amazing as a kid. Laser Zepplin was pretty cool too! #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    I honestly don’t remember where we were, but there was a space simulator with two chairs that made me puke on the bus… #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds
  • CSSSupervisors Sep 27 @ 11:10 PM EDT
    I'll take both answers... It was both. Cool and Gross. Some of the best STEM is!!! #utedchat
    In reply to @covili, @RRScotta
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    A1: My 10th grade biology teacher had us dissect a fish. We then put it in some flour and egg and fried it up. #UTedChat
  • edtechTC Sep 27 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    I’m a few minutes late, but excited @disudds is leading #UTedChat tonight. Todd Call, USBE DTL implementation specialist.
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:11 PM EDT
    I'll take both answers... It was both. Cool and Gross. Some of the best STEM is Both!!! #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • UTedChat - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:12 PM EDT
    Have you considered attending the #DigCitSummit happening in Provo Nov 2-3? Book your tickets now! #UTedChat #DigCit https://t.co/qHsPOe2XS6
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:12 PM EDT
    A1 My 10th gr bio teacher had us dissect a frog.. my lab partner made me stab the heart when we were done! AHHHH!!! #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:12 PM EDT
    Great to have you join us tonight Todd! #utedchat
    In reply to @edtechTC, @disudds
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:12 PM EDT
    Welcome, Todd. We have good USBE representation tonight on #UTedChat .
    In reply to @edtechTC
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    I don’t remember dissecting anything... except owl pellets. I don’t know if I’m lucky or if I totally missed out! #utedchat
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    A1: the egg drop. Trying to engineer the best cushioning device, the teamwork...and of course in some cases...the mess! #utedchat
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    Late to the fun - Brady Farr from ASD - Partnership Facilitator/Instructional Coach #UtEdchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:13 PM EDT
    Sounds like a rite of passage or a hazing incident! #utedchat
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    Owl pellets were a big thing when my kids were in school. Is that still a thing I wonder? #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    Q2 What are the most important qualities in a #STEM teacher? #UtEdchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1: Other #STEM memories include: Oobleck, HAFB museum, The Cardboard Rocket at the planetarium #utedchat
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1: #utedchat K-8 years were spent in third-world Tonga, so #STEM started with 1:1 tech in the form of personal chalk boards.
  • teachindavis Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    Led Zeppelin improves every learning experience. #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    MMMM... Fried Fish is good. I just hope the trays and scalpels were different than from other dissections. #utedchat
    In reply to @hjones3000
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1: First STEM experience dates me: 4th grade Christa McAuliffe. I remember learning about rockets, etc pre-tragedy #UTedChat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    Oooh! Good call. We did that. I don’t remember if mine survived, but my best friend put hers in jello inside a crate. Made it! #utedchat
    In reply to @HCraigPritchard
  • edtechTC Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1: bottle rockets at Jordan Ridge Elementary for sure! #utedchat
  • bwe545 Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A2: I think growth mindset is very important. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    I still did that in 8th or 9th grade in the late 90’s. #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds, @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:14 PM EDT
    A1 visiting aerospace museums was a #stem memory- my dad was in the Air Force so there were lots of field trips to visit ✈️ #UtEdchat
  • massignmenthelp Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    The Complete Guide to UK Car Driving Theory Test https://t.co/skWVo4OBdl #EdChatSD #UTedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    #utedchat Both! My fetal pig had hemorrhaged so it was pretty nasty and all coagulated. (Only on a #STEM chat will you see such words!)
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    Good question?! I took my students on a field trip (maybe red butte or the water conservation garden) and I remember owl pellets. #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds, @UtahTOY2014
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    YOU MISSED OUT!!! It's the best!!! When you ever get the urge... I'll take you to some schools where you'll watch kids in action! #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    Checking in late. STS Granite District. Just got back from oldest son's SEP after finishing my own at my school! #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:15 PM EDT
    Second Zeppelin reference in consecutive weeks for those keeping score at home #utedchat
    In reply to @teachindavis
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    Wow - I know every kid in my elementary school will never forget the Challenger explosion. We all loved Christa McAuliffe #utedchat
    In reply to @btalonia
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    A2: Being able to let go of some of the control. It is powerful to allow students to take charge in their education. #UTedChat #STEM
  • heidihaggard5 Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    A2 #utedchat Hi - I'm Heidi Haggard - just got here. Curiosity is important.
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    A2: Based on A1 it seems that an important quality of a #STEM teacher is the ability to handle that gross factor. #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    Gross. I did learn how to suture in high school in the future doctors program at The U on a pig’s foot. Does that count? #utedchat
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech, @UtahTOY2014
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:16 PM EDT
    The #Deborahs are in the house #utedchat @HSG_UT EVERYTHING is History. And I'm totally a science nerd...I just don't teach it - officially.
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech, @HSG_UT, @HSG_UT
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    Are you for real?! Anytime!! Count. Me. In. #utedchat
    In reply to @RRScotta, @UtahTOY2014
  • ddraper Sep 27 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    A2 The most important quality in a #STEM teacher is patience in allowing students to struggle through learning. #lesshelpful #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    I have never had fish since that day. We also did the same with squid. #UTedChat
    In reply to @RRScotta
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    A2 - STEM teachers rule, they innovate, explore, & engage kids in real world problems. #fearless (did you see the rocket tweets?) #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:17 PM EDT
    A2 - #STEM Teachers must be able to reach students where they are. Make it accessible & engaging and STEM will hook Ss every time #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    Oooh. Painful memory. I was planning to be an astronaut at that point in my life. 3rd grade. Sad, sad day. #utedchat
    In reply to @covili, @btalonia
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    A2 Let the Ss explore things without giving them the answers. Also, let learning get messy. We can always clean up later. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    A2 The ability to fail and try again #utedchat #modeling
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    It's #Deborahs night! Welcome fellow #nerd! #utedchat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1, @HSG_UT
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
    A2: Risk taking, flexibility, and the ability to find and reuse junk in new and engaging ways. #utedchat
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A2: think sometimes the fun STEM experiments are easier to connect to real-world, but all learning needs that to be effective #utedchat
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A2: 👩🏻‍🏫A teacher with passion, that can connect with students through positive relationships, is the best qualified for the job. #UTedChat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    #utedchat I'm late, but I'm here! Tabitha- director of @HSG_UT and big fan of @disudds
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A2: I think it’s important for teachers to provide and challenge and the materials... and then give up control! #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    Yes and yes and yes! Exploration, nurturing curiosity, go with the flow, be prepared, do it first... #utedchat
  • TravisLemon Sep 27 @ 11:19 PM EDT
    A1: Dad was a welder and I was recruited to assist with building/repair projects. Still remember getting a few volts! #utedchat @disudds
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    Sometimes the junk boarders on hoarding... "I am sure this soda bottle will be useful eventually..." #utedchat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    As an old Language Arts teacher I hope the same things could be said about my classroom. #utedchat
    • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:18 PM EDT
      A2: Risk taking, flexibility, and the ability to find and reuse junk in new and engaging ways. #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    Heck Yeah! That unit usually happens in Winter in most Bio classes. I'll scout some out and let you know. #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    A2: Must know content, but also have to be able to ENGAGE STUDENTS with content. Science can be so much FUN! Boring ruins science. #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    #utedchat I love this!
    In reply to @btalonia
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:20 PM EDT
    I love this. Letting your Ss see you fail and try again. #UTedChat
    In reply to @jamesballif
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    A2 STEM teachers must be willing to offer students questions they may not be able to answer. #Meaningfulstruggle #utedchat
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  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    Great point. A lot of these characteristics are important in all teachers. #UTedChat
    In reply to @covili
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    Agreed. Productive struggle is necessary and takes time. #UTedChat
    In reply to @ddraper
  • TravisLemon Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    A2: Be willing along with your students! Don't be afraid to get in the trenches with them. Learning by doing! #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    Doesn’t every teacher have a little hoarder in them somewhere….#utedchat
    In reply to @YoungUTed, @misterlarsen
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    Boring also ruins math, technology, and engineering. In fact, it ruins schools. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
    I did that too. Can't get enough of those aircraft, rockets and missiles! Makes my Social Studies heart happy too! #utedchat
    In reply to @Joleighhoney
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    A2 - Willingness to take risks - enthusiasm - #Utedchat https://t.co/h8dy74BhAw
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    A2 providing rich tasks, listening to S's ideas, &creating atmosphere where S's see themselves as #stem experts (4 C's, empowered) #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:22 PM EDT
    Yes! Ask questions they can't just look up on the Google. #UTedChat
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • ucet Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to be part of #stemfest next week. It’s on 10/3-10/4 at the South Town Expo Center. Tons of amazing activities. #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    And history - most often boring of them all. My classes are rarely boring. We 'do' history or at least make it REAL aka current. #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds
  • edtechTC Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    A2: My most memorable STEM teachers were excited about T&L each day. Their passion to explore and engage was contagious. #utedchat
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    A2b: Teachers who allow students to take risks in their learning & are ready to assist in the discovery process. #UTedChat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    Crap... I'm going to have to schedule something or I'll forget (hehe) Seriously though, will be epic! We'll document it an tag #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @UtahTOY2014
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:23 PM EDT
    Empowering Ss is a game changer - the possibilities are endless #Utedchat
    In reply to @Joleighhoney
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    Q3 We all use tools to be successful. What are the indispensable tools of the #STEM classroom? #UtEdchat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    A2: #utedchat breaking the mold that #STEM fits an to any stereotype like a nerd thing or a boys only club. Reaching all students
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    What a great list! Funny how lecturer didn’t make the cut. #utedchat
    In reply to @Joleighhoney
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    Wilkommen! #utedchat
    In reply to @tabitha_pacheco, @HSG_UT, @disudds
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
    I haven't thrown away an empty cottage cheese container since 1989, Seriously. #utedchat
    • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:21 PM EDT
      Doesn’t every teacher have a little hoarder in them somewhere….#utedchat
      In reply to @YoungUTed, @misterlarsen
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    A REALLY BIG TRASH CAN. #iteration #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
      Q3 We all use tools to be successful. What are the indispensable tools of the #STEM classroom? #UtEdchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    Let's do something in central Utah too.....we are so f a aaaar away.....same with #utedcamp #utedchat #stemfest
    In reply to @ucet
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:25 PM EDT
    A3: Indispensable tools for #STEM classrooms? Creativity, space and time to fail and try again. And again. #UTedChat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    We may have a new entry in the "I don't know if that's the coolest thing I've heard today or the grossest" competition... #utedchat
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    So, I guess that's the answer to Q3 also, cottage cheese containers...indispensable tools for #STEM #UTedChat
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:26 PM EDT
    A3 - #STEM Tools: beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, graduated cylinders, scales, chemicals, MOST IMPORTANT cats & scalpels (see my A1) #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    @covili #utedchat I found a 1968 bottle of aspirin in the desk of the retiring teacher I was taking over for...that was in 2007. Ha ha...
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014, @covili
  • heidihaggard5 Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    A3 #utedchat Tools and supplies to experiment and create with
  • ucet Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    We’re working on an edcamp in Southern Utah… Love to have one in Central Utah as well. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    A3: Low tech and cheap. Styrofoam, tape, rubber bands, all the cardboard, aluminum foil, straws, you name it. #utedchat
  • TravisLemon Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    #utedchat #stem tools! Sometimes most practical items help Ss make some of the most excellent connections! @disudds @Joleighhoney @MVPmath
  • Kenny_pal2 Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    If you chat on the theme " #utedchat " Free chat channel https://t.co/W2a78pkARs
  • BaldRoberts Sep 27 @ 11:27 PM EDT
    Mike Roberts, 8th grade English teacher. I am learning so much tonight! First timer! #stemislife #UTedChat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    A3 - STEM Tools (seriously now) - open mind, creativity, tenacity, collaboration, and CURIOSITY!!! #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    A3: A lot of ...junk... I mean, treasures! Repurposed treasures... #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    Great to have you join us Mike! #utedchat
    In reply to @BaldRoberts
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    Hope you threw those out! They don't keep... #utedchat
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech, @UtahTOY2014, @covili
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    And again and again :) Love it! #Utedchat
    In reply to @hjones3000
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    Mike, this is seriously your first time with #utedchat ? I'm shocked. Glad to see you here!
    In reply to @BaldRoberts
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:28 PM EDT
    Q3: Plenty of lab space where things can get messy and it's ok! 👌🏽 #UTedChat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    Welcome, Mike. #STEM isn't just for #STEM educators. It's for all. Nice to see you. #UTedChat
    In reply to @BaldRoberts
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    Hey - I recognize that stuff! #uenmakers #treasures #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    A3 Tape, paper clips, string, containers, colored pencils.. these items are like spices in my kitchen- always on hand #utedchat
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:29 PM EDT
    A3 I love Google Classroom and Google Tools to help student become creators on the internet, not just consumers! #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    A2: I was reading Rosie Revere Engineer to my son last night and this quote made me want to yell “AMEN!” #utedchat
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    #UTEdchat is a great way to meet people... @BaldRoberts is a #STEM supporter everyday. #uted
    In reply to @BaldRoberts, @BaldRoberts
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT
    A4 #utedchat My home made periodic table! #STEM yeah!
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    Creators vs. consumers... a huge and meaningful difference! #Utedchat
    In reply to @jamesballif
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    A3: 3 of 4 kids next to me. They voted: Duck Tape :) #UTedChat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    A3: Internet! Where we borrow shamelessly from other great practitioners - Experiments we can do & videos of what we dare not do. #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:24 PM EDT
      Q3 We all use tools to be successful. What are the indispensable tools of the #STEM classroom? #UtEdchat
  • BaldRoberts Sep 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    My fiancé loves that book! #utedchat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:31 PM EDT
    Love ❤️ ❤️❤️ #UTedChat
    • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:30 PM EDT
      A2: I was reading Rosie Revere Engineer to my son last night and this quote made me want to yell “AMEN!” #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
    Q4 is just around the corner. #UtEdchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
    Beautiful ellipses!#utedchat t
    In reply to @TravisLemon, @disudds, @Joleighhoney, @MVPmath
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
    Agreed! @covili and I have love Mac n cheese duct tape... #utedchat
    In reply to @contactjak, @covili
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
    A3 I think that an arduino is one of the coolest stem tools around. Love letting Ss get creative in exploring this amazing tool! #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
    Ben Smith from @RowlandHall a bit late tonight, but excited to talk STEM! #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    Q4 Equity is essential. We need everyone enjoying #STEM. How can we encourage girls, minorities and others in #STEM careers? #UtEdchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    All of her books are amazing and encourage people to use their #STEM skills. #utedchat
    In reply to @YoungUTed
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
    Welcome, Ben. Better late than never. #utedchat
    In reply to @Chronicbeard, @RowlandHall
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    A3 I also loved keeping Pizza boxes to make solar ovens in 6th grade! #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    My little (ahem, now 20) brother has one of those. He tried explaining how it worked... then had to SHOW me. Secret of #STEM #utedchat
    In reply to @covili
  • downrightdave - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    Hey #utedchat! I love me some STEM!
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:34 PM EDT
    Truly can teach persistence - rather my kids learn persistence - "success" is moment by moment/situational - #utedchat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    Please don't tell me Q4 has us stumped. It may be the most important question of the night. #UTedChat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    A3: I do love @arduino and @Raspberry_Pi, but I'd say my favorite STEM tool is graph paper. #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    #utedchat A4 (my real A4...I messed up on the last post) Invite them personally- I started with 3 Native American students in my STEM club last year because I went out of my way to encourage them and this year I have 15 more! Yay!
    In reply to @disudds
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    A4 One of my fav examples of getting girls involved in #stem - #cachemakers with their all girl program. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:35 PM EDT
    Some of the techs in our district just found a way to use Arduinos to enroll our Chromebooks. Will save us so much time! #utedchat
    • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:32 PM EDT
      A3 I think that an arduino is one of the coolest stem tools around. Love letting Ss get creative in exploring this amazing tool! #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    A4: Everyone needs the opportunity to participate in #STEM activities. The @CacheMakers have done a great job reaching out to all. #utedchat
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    Q4 Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances by Lel... https://t.co/PR3a1E1G4F via @amazon #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    That is fantastic! Personal touches always matter. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    A4 Starting in elementary grades - sharing the stories of STEM greats such as Mae Jemison, Judith Resni, Kathryn Johnson, etc #utedchat
  • CoryHenwood Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    A4 We love SheTech especially our local SheTech SUU. Aspirations has had great success here, hoping to expand these programs #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
    Q4 - I love share the work of women and minorities in STEM that has made huge changes. Also, invite some in to speak to class. #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A4: Often poor counseling, cultural norms, and lack of role models makes teaching STEM to girls hard. It's a worthwhile challenge. #utedchat
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A4: Reminded today #atplc Conf. SLC: Stop sorting & predetermine Ss. potential. I believe STEM is 4 all. They just don't know yet. #UTedChat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    #UTEDchat boring pretty much ruins anything 🙄
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1
  • TravisLemon Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    #utedchat provide all Ss the same high quality instruction and opportunities. Engage ALL Ss in high quality tasks! @MVPmath
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
      Q4 Equity is essential. We need everyone enjoying #STEM. How can we encourage girls, minorities and others in #STEM careers? #UtEdchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    Guest speakers are an often overlooked source of inspiration. Let's find the role models for all our kids. #UTedChat
    In reply to @RRScotta
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:37 PM EDT
    A4 - Provided resources/time/enthusiasm - perhaps more importantly show belief/relationships w Ss, praise effort/persistence #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    A4: Hidden Figures! AND Posters of women like Marie Curie & Rosalind Franklin doing amazing #STEM in history, same as men. #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
      Q4 Equity is essential. We need everyone enjoying #STEM. How can we encourage girls, minorities and others in #STEM careers? #UtEdchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    #utedchat Yes, relationships first...content second. Difficult lesson to learn when you are passionate about the content!
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:36 PM EDT
      That is fantastic! Personal touches always matter. #UTedChat
      In reply to @DebbieSciTech
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    A4: Also, making #STEM a priority in high risk schools - We all have such fond memories of STEM in school, all kids should. #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    A4: also - in CS, the @exploringcs and @mobilecsp curriculum has been built to encourage diversity. #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:38 PM EDT
    Educating adults is sometimes as important as educating students. Especially when it comes to #STEM. #utedchat
    In reply to @Chronicbeard
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    A4: 2 thoughts: Start early and expose students to experts/role models in #STEM fields that are also from underrepresented groups #utedchat
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    A4: Students need exposure to more people/examples who "look" like them so they know, "Hey, that could be me!" #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    A4: Stop treating #STEM like it's a separate subject. Integrate it into all subjects for all students. #UTedChat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    Was it a "suit of armor" or "body armor?" I don't have equal access to both... #utedchat
    In reply to @tabitha_pacheco, @HCraigPritchard, @disudds
  • CoryHenwood Sep 27 @ 11:39 PM EDT
    A4: #UTedChat Another great group is GirlsGoDigital, in addition to opening lanes of equity and access to other out of schools programs
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    Provide opps for S's, connect with role models, #believe in every student #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
      Q4 Equity is essential. We need everyone enjoying #STEM. How can we encourage girls, minorities and others in #STEM careers? #UtEdchat
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    A4: (dad to 3 girls... very interested in answers). This year, I plan to encourage attendance to girl-specific #STEM events #UTedChat
  • heidihaggard5 Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    A4 #utedchat Small weekly classes w/ hands-on coding/robotics opportunities - a short amount of time lets students see if they r interested
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    Awareness and exposure is HUGE! #Utedchat
    In reply to @HCraigPritchard
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    A4: I mean look at how many female #STEM experts we have just in this chat?! It shouldn’t be hard to find them. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:40 PM EDT
    A4 This goes back to teaching kids self confidence, and the power of yet! If I it's something you want, it's worth working for. #utedchat
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    A4 Fostering after school programming such as Young Astronauts #utedchat /https://t.co/OcYsDZDYL7
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    Not entirely - I tell my students that BORING IS GOOD since it means no life drama... There's a time & place for it. #utedchat
    In reply to @tabitha_pacheco
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    Love the idea of lots of different exposure to #STEM activities. Exploration is what it's all about! #utedchat
    In reply to @heidihaggard5
  • juabwasp1 Sep 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT
    A4: Hi everyone, I see counselors playing a major role in improving equity and access for all. They are key gatekeepers. #utedchat
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    Opportunity and curiosity can unlock a plethora of doors! #Utedchat
    In reply to @heidihaggard5
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    Another resource: STEMFest https://t.co/S1Q514VRn7 take your kids! #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    True. We could use a few more minorities too. #UTedChat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    I think avoiding traditional male dominated STEM icons - Star Wars, Robots, Video games and highlighting creative tech is huge. #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:42 PM EDT
    Boring can be good... #utedchat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1, @tabitha_pacheco
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    Q5: How can #STEM bridge the divide with other disciplines? #UtEdchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    A4 - BIG NO NO - Don't refer to Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians, etc. in general terms as Men #FightTheStereotype #utedchat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    Great question at tonight's #utedchat
    • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:33 PM EDT
      Q4 Equity is essential. We need everyone enjoying #STEM. How can we encourage girls, minorities and others in #STEM careers? #UtEdchat
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    Seeing what was tweeted while I was writing, my comment fits with convo between @disudds & @RRScotta #utedchat is moving too fast tonight!
    In reply to @disudds, @RRScotta
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    #utedchat Yes! Many at risk students don't have anywhere or anything to do after school. #STEM club, a #MakerSpace, can make all the difference- even if it's just for 30 min to an hour.
    In reply to @UtahTOY2014
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    Another set of eyes, insights, and encouragement is a difference maker for sure! #Utedchat
    In reply to @juabwasp1
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:43 PM EDT
    A4: I put up posters in my classroom about Grace Hopper, Sally Ride, Marie Curie, etc. It led students to ask about them. #utedchat
  • edtechTC Sep 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    A4: Provide opportunities, exposure, and encouragement for all and change the dialogue. #utedchat
  • downrightdave - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    I tell my students, only boring people get bored. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1, @tabitha_pacheco
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    A4 I love what @codeorg is doing to promote this #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:44 PM EDT
    Great point - this cannot be understated. My experience is that counselors are prone to stereotypes. #utedchat.
    • juabwasp1 Sep 27 @ 11:41 PM EDT
      A4: Hi everyone, I see counselors playing a major role in improving equity and access for all. They are key gatekeepers. #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    Seems like that is just the audience we need! #UTedChat
    In reply to @DebbieSciTech, @UtahTOY2014
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    I've seen this research too - we need down time to let the creative juices really flow. Over scheduling can be counterproductive. #utedchat
    In reply to @DaniKSloan, @tabitha_pacheco
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    A5 Ahhhh... bridging the gap between STEM and art. This is the elementary teacher's forte. No one does it better! #utedchat
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    A5 - Shout out to @the_leonardo which highlights #STEM and arts, another K-12 partner that provides free field trips and outreach #utedchat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    A4- start young- change the paradigm of society of jobs/ toys/games/ that are "appropriate" for certain groups #STEM for everyone #UTedChat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    A5: #STEM challenges can encourage students to solve health problems - like @benchtobedside. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:45 PM EDT
    A4: Some examples: #utedchat
  • juabwasp1 Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    A4: Another way to equity and access may be to self assess school structures that are barriers like schedules. Add flexibility #utedchat
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    A5: STEM activities encourage students to be creative and appreciate the value in art and design. #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    I used to do this as well. Having images of amazing people promotes students to follow examples. #utedchat
    In reply to @misterlarsen
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    A5: SUPER important. Social Studies sometimes gets pushed out of the way. It doesn't have to be like this. We can be friends! #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    Yes, it's hard. It doesn't have to be every lesson, but there is so much power behind allowing Ss to explore/discover on their own #UTedChat
    In reply to @KBalaszi
  • BaldRoberts Sep 27 @ 11:46 PM EDT
    I have attended stemfest with my students a couple times! Lots of cool ideas on display! #utedchat
    In reply to @YoungUTed
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    A5: I run our makerspace - having other classes use #MakerEd to design / build understanding. Engineering = understanding. #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    There is so much #STEM in SS, history of #STEM, data, cultural advances. There's no end to the possibilities. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:47 PM EDT
    A5 - The bridge from Health to science is easy. Art and science have some amazing connections (talk to @eratosthenic ). #utedchat
  • tabitha_pacheco Sep 27 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    A3- my secret weapon - since I don't have much formal #STEM training is...google! 😂 as a SPED teacher I have to teach it all. #UTedChat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:48 PM EDT
    #utedchat A5 #STEM can create a common ground for the artists, the poets, the authors, the musicians, the athletes, and #STEM peeps because all of these concepts can be used to express, and be investigated, in #STEM curriculum! #ilove280
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    A5 When we talk of discovery - there is no single content area or subject. Everyone can encourage Ss to explore the world. #utedchat
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:49 PM EDT
    A5: #STEM helps Ss build perseverance and stamina for approaching difficult tasks. This can lead to success in every subject! #UTedChat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT
    A5 - The connection between Science, Math, and ELA is CRITICAL! Scientists use Math constantly and ELA skills to communicate #utedchat
  • HCraigPritchard Sep 27 @ 11:50 PM EDT
    Not that it answers any specific ?, but re-watched the movie Hidden Figures last week in my hotel room--AWESOME! #STEM #utedchat
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    Last question coming up. #UtEdchat
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    A5 I love showing my Ts and As how to use Google my maps to create state, country, culture and book reports. #utedchat
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    It's all history! #STEM today is making history! But it's important we stay grounded in application of #STEM or things go awry, #utedchat
    In reply to @disudds
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    I developed two new MS classes - "Digital sculptures" and "Art with code" To bridge the gap btw STEM and STEAM #utedchat
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    Hmm- it's important to not undermine any subject in the name of integration but I also truly appreciate when I see it done well #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    A5: Explicitly building in opportunities for speaking, listening, & other literacy skills to be demonstrated in #STEM projects. #utedchat
  • juabwasp1 Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    A5: I see Ss moving from consumers to creators as the natural bridge between content areas. All about providing the opportunity. #utedchat
  • downrightdave - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    #DayMade #ILoveWriting #UTedChat
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:51 PM EDT
    Life lessons being taught for sure :) #Utedchat
    In reply to @hjones3000
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    Last question #UtEdchat
  • HSG_UT Sep 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    @DebbieSciTech and @UtahTOY2014 are both Utah Teacher Fellows and leaders in our profession They have lots of great ideas! #utedchat #TLUtah
    In reply to @disudds, @DebbieSciTech, @UtahTOY2014, @DebbieSciTech, @UtahTOY2014
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    I agree! Keep the end goal in mind. Don't do #STEM just to do STEM. #UTedChat
    In reply to @DeborahGatrell1, @disudds
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    I agree. Sometimes we lose the math in the wonder of the exploration. Sad, but true. #UTedChat
    In reply to @Joleighhoney
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:52 PM EDT
    A5: Inquiry, dialogue & critical thinking are a part of any curriculum. Making the connections is a matter of awareness & desire. #utedchat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    A5: At the end of every project we made groups argue why their solution to a problem was the best. All those kids passed the DWA #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    A6 My 6th grade teacher Kris Seiter was a real mentor for me in exploring the world around us. She made it exciting to learn. #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:53 PM EDT
    These kinds of letters and notes are GOLD for teachers. This is why we do what we do. Keep it up Dave!!! #utedchat
    In reply to @downrightdave
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:54 PM EDT
    Intentional and purposeful... key pieces of the puzzle for sure... #Utedchat
    In reply to @hjones3000, @DeborahGatrell1, @disudds
  • hjones3000 Sep 27 @ 11:54 PM EDT
    Yes! And the knowledge sticks so much better when they've reached it on their own. #UTedChat
    In reply to @KBalaszi
  • YoungUTed Sep 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    A6 - I need 280 characters!!! @Twitter pick me!!!! #utedchat #STEM Leaders @disudds @DaniKSloan @Joleighhoney @RRScotta @edtechTC @irick
  • DeborahGatrell1 Sep 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    A6: A Science teacher in my bldg who is AMAZING! Connects w/ kids-relationships. Great success w/ content. I use her ideas. #utedchat
  • dailystem Sep 27 @ 11:55 PM EDT
    Don't have "STEM Time"... kids need to see the STEM in everything! #UTedChat
    In reply to @hjones3000, @DeborahGatrell1, @disudds
  • edtechTC Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A5 As a STEM T I was most effective when I talked with Ts from other disciplines. Get outside your department & collaborate. #utedchat
  • jamesballif Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A6 My High School Wood Shop teacher. He helped me see I could learn to get by in an advanced class that I I had no real skill in! #utedchat
  • UtahTOY2014 Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A6 Used to love Bill Nye... until he was on Dancing w/ the Stars. Then I was like... um NO. We're done. ;) #utedchat
  • Joleighhoney Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A6 I have So many people on this list! My 1st mentor Marilyn Keir, @MVPmath team! @disudds @YoungUTed @RRScotta @MathDavidUtah ❤️#utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    Need to give a shoutout to many of the PBS shows I watched growing up. @sesamestreet @ElectricCompany #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A6: I'd say @sunnywash, @watersteach, @jaymesdec and others at "Constructing Modern Knowledge" helped. Mentor#1 - Seymour Papert #utedchat.
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    Awww... Thanks Sarah. You beat me to it. Right back at you!!! I'll retweet this 10 times over if I could #utedchat
    In reply to @YoungUTed, @Twitter, @disudds, @DaniKSloan, @Joleighhoney, @edtechTC, @irick
  • disudds Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    A6. I'm noticing that our #STEM inspiration comes from those who work mostly closely with us. Goes back to the relationship idea. #UTedChat
  • ddraper Sep 27 @ 11:56 PM EDT
    The work of @mres, @dweinberger, @garystager, & @chrislehmann has all inspired me greatly to think beyond the traditional mold. #UTEdChat
  • misterlarsen Sep 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    A6: My 6th grade teammates at @armstrongacad and @rzfarnsworth were huge #STEM mentors for me. #utedchat
  • FarrBfarr Sep 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    "The smartest person in the room is the room..." Building/collaborating with your PLN is powerful! #Utedchat
    In reply to @edtechTC
  • BaldRoberts Sep 27 @ 11:57 PM EDT
    A6: @YoungUTed is my biggest STEM inspiration. She always amazes me with her brilliance! #utedchat
  • covili - Moderator Sep 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT
    Thanks to @disudds for moderating #utedchat tonight. Next week join @CoryHenwood as we discuss Personalized Learning and more…#utedchat
  • btalonia Sep 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT
    A6: My newly formed STEM life is influenced by my own daughters. Curiosity, wonder & excitment for learning refresh my own life. #utedchat
  • RRScotta Sep 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT
    A6: I'm inspired by @Joleighhoney and @MathDavidUtah and @ShannonFerence for all they've taught me about Mathematics in life #utedchat
  • DebbieSciTech Sep 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT
    A6 #utedchat @iviejes23 My science BFF, colleague, and teacher extraordinaire. We taught in classrooms side by side and having a mentor, friend, prankster by your side with the same goals and passion makes all the difference in how you bloom as an educator #teachersneedteachers
  • contactjak Sep 27 @ 11:58 PM EDT
    A6: Frank Ferguson: Philanthropist and founder of America's fastest growing EdTechCo. Recently donated $200M to public education. #utedchat
  • CoryHenwood Sep 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT
    #utedchat Great Chat tonight, I was happy to learn from all of you.
  • DaniKSloan Sep 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT
    A6: Too many to name them all! Mrs. Rigby and Mrs. Parker, @covili, @Chronicbeard, @klreeve, @YoungUTed, @neiltyson, @BillNye, #utedchat
  • Chronicbeard Sep 27 @ 11:59 PM EDT
    A6: the @IDETProgram, esp. @profbutcher. I'd also give a sohut out to all my UEN and @ucet friends. #utedchat