#cgi3 Archive | Participate

Welcome to our chat! Let's start with introductions: Share where/what you teach and which year of teaching you are about to complete. #cgi3

participatechat Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

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SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Sam Fritz CGMSC Band - coffee fueled and I think I am finishing year 19! #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Intro: Matt Ehresman, STEM Coach, about to complete my 14th year teaching! #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Hello everyone! This is my 10th year of teaching which I can't believe. #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Nancy McDowell, STEM Coach, wrapping up year 12!!! #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Hi Sam! Coffee sounds good right now. I could use the caffeine. #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q1: What are some of the lessons and projects that keep your students (and you) engaged as the end of the school year approaches? #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: film music and short movie making for 7th GM kiddos, Movie music for bands #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: I always loved giving students time to focus on Genius Hour projects the last nine weeks. Engaging and motivating at the EOY! #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: Might be a little biased, but hands on STEM activities are great to keep students engaged! #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A1: We're incubating Mallard duck eggs and working on a PBL on IN severe weather. Engagement is high. #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

What apps do you use? #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Adorable!!! How is the PBL unit going? #cgi3

In reply to @MGStudio18

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Garage Band, iMovie and scriptwriting in docs #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:36 PM EDT

What apps do you use? #cgi3
In reply to @SamuelFritz

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Intro: Jeanne Schwartz, Instructional Coach, about to complete my 2nd year as a coach and 32nd year in education. #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Right now, we're learning about various types of severe weather and the kiddos are itching for actual severe weather - ha. #cgi3

In reply to @CGCoach82

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I wish I was in that class! #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A1: film music and short movie making for 7th GM kiddos, Movie music for bands #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Always loved your GM projects. Great PBL examples in music #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I would love to see some of the final products! #cgi3

In reply to @MGStudio18

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Providing background now. Not a lot of materials are 2nd grade appropriate. It's been a challenge. #nextyearitwillbebetter #cgi3

In reply to @ehresman79

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Kara Siner here! Finishing up my 13th year of teaching! #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Always is. Never trust a teacher who claims to master PBL on their first try! #cgi3

In reply to @MGStudio18

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Happy you could join us! #cgi3

In reply to @KaraSiner

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Q1: I saved all my quirky ideas from the back of my head for the end of the year. Testing over, so freeing to try something new. #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: just completed a mus dept-wide DI Day covering 2 areas of music literacy #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes, I had that feeling as well. I felt like I had more wiggle room at the EOY. #cgi3

In reply to @tweecher100

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q2: Check out https://t.co/w4Mt7SZX8W for engaging STEM K-8 lessons! Fun for EOY craziness! What are your favorite online resources? #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A2: https://t.co/qw0jDsjzsv is really cool and can't wait to use this with my class after our final concerts! #cgi3

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1- we are doing a special person of the day! Each kid shares something they will remember about that friend and put it on poster #cgi3

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A1-students selecting music to go with a poem they have written #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Gotta love review tools for finals like Kahoot, GoFormative, Quizizz, or QuizletLive #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: @CleverCrazes website and has been already pushed out to all K-8 iPads! It is totally FREE and has great STEAM activities. #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 8:47 PM EDT

My kiddos seem to like this App already. #cgi3

In reply to @CGCoach82, @CleverCrazes

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A2: really want to try @flat_io as well - collaborative composing! #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:48 PM EDT

YAY!!! #cgi3 - You can also sign them up as a class and they can win prizes through points!

In reply to @MGStudio18, @CleverCrazes

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Another great free math site with lots of engaging games is @ProdigyGame ! #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Had 2 Ss volunteer to make @quizlet review docs for entire grade for music finals #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A2: Gotta love review tools for finals like Kahoot, GoFormative, Quizizz, or QuizletLive #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Always awesome when kids WANT to create it on their own! #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz, @quizlet

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A2: I like to share sites that have materials that are easy for teachers to tweak. @teachhub is one. #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Saw this at a conference. Music teachers raved. Said it's like Docs. #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz, @flat_io

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Q2-lyrics to learn. Paid program but great for fluency practice #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I'd love to work out the logistics of getting Google Expeditions out into our classrooms regularly next year #cgi3

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q3: Are there lessons or activities you know you want to try next year? Try them with your class this month as a test run! #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A3: I want to create a "genius lounge" in the Band Room with coding, robotics, and other music - STEM related activities @CGMSCBands #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A3: Please feel free to contact me or @ehresman79 for help with ideas or activities in your classroom! I'll be waiting.... #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Love this idea. Think I'd like to hang out in a Genius Lounge. #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz, @CGMSCBands

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Save me a seat, too! I think my room needs more of a lounge feel…maybe not the Genius part!#cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Love this idea. Think I'd like to hang out in a Genius Lounge. #cgi3
In reply to @SamuelFritz, @CGMSCBands

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We want to create a creative space for our mus Ss to explore and develop genius hour projects - put the "A" in STEM #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Love this idea. Think I'd like to hang out in a Genius Lounge. #cgi3
In reply to @SamuelFritz, @CGMSCBands

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT

You could do this with coding robots to music! So many ideas!! #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT

A2-sorry for falling behind. Kids--love Epic! #cgi3

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 9:01 PM EDT

A3-want to try story starter that is currently in our library--I think that's the name #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Awesome! I love Epic as well! Glad it is getting out there! #cgi3

In reply to @KaraSiner

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Q3: Honestly, I'm trying to figure out how to fit it all in and have some fun, too. Next year thinking isn't happening #cgi3

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

A3-would love virtual field trips to area universities to promote thinking beyond high school at an early age #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Ss are sending me a wishlist @Raspberry_Pi Dash the a Robot and more #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT

You could do this with coding robots to music! So many ideas!! #cgi3
In reply to @SamuelFritz

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 9:03 PM EDT

We can do that! #cgi3

In reply to @KaraSiner

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Love it! Get what they want, and they will use it! #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz, @Raspberry_Pi

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 9:04 PM EDT

What a great idea! #cgi3

In reply to @KaraSiner

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q4: What are some ways to get Ss to summarize and share what they have learned throughout the year? #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:05 PM EDT

EOY is always busy! I totally get that. You are trying out your PBL unit which is HUGE! Thanks for being an innovator. #cgi3

In reply to @MGStudio18

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: I just learned about @flipgrid and would LOVE to try it out in a classroom! Anyone want to give video feedback a try? #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: 8th graders at MSC write poems in L/A classes entitled "This is the year" that summarize academic and social lessons #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A4: @Seesaw has been a great collaborative tool that's perfect for my 2nd graders. Our blog is our "highlight" reel for the year #cgi3

AllisonSmiley82 Apr 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Intro: sorry I'm late to the party! Hubby out of town, gymnastics/soccer pics/agh! Anyways, 2nd year in K @ MG and 12th year total! 😳 #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT

I love @Seesaw ! It's a game changer for classrooms. #cgi3

In reply to @MGStudio18, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Better late than never they say! Welcome! #cgi3

In reply to @AllisonSmiley82

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Add "expert child herder" to your vita as well #cgi3

AllisonSmiley82 Apr 26 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Intro: sorry I'm late to the party! Hubby out of town, gymnastics/soccer pics/agh! Anyways, 2nd year in K @ MG and 12th year total! 😳 #cgi3

KaraSiner Apr 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A4-it would be awesome to have @seesaw implemented school wide #cgi3

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4: Plan to use @padlet to create an "advice" message board to my future 2nd graders from my current Ss #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A4: admittedly a weakness for me here. What could I try? #cgi3

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A4: I had Ss do a grafitti project with words and pics for diff categories: friends,movies,news, etc. I bet there’s an app now! #cgi3

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Ss create an electronic portfolio of fav pieces or pieces of pieces? #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

MGStudio18 Apr 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Do you or your Ss take pics? If so, you can have them caption their favorites in a variety of ways - a tweet, IG or FB message #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

360 video of kids playing a medley of the students favorite pieces from the year? #cgi3

In reply to @SamuelFritz

AllisonSmiley82 Apr 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: This! Not to wish them gone but to celebrate how much they've learned! Today was day 26: Z- all things zebras (even zebra cakes!) #cgi3

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Q5: Here’s a list of fun EOY activities made by PGES coach @andersenmk & T @hasman11. https://t.co/Z71q2V0sM9 Which one will you try? #cgi3

SamuelFritz Apr 26 @ 9:15 PM EDT

You got the wheels turin'! #cgi3

ehresman79 Apr 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

360 video of kids playing a medley of the students favorite pieces from the year? #cgi3
In reply to @SamuelFritz

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A5: I LOVE the idea of having Ss create videos for incoming class. T could also! This could easily be done with @Seesaw or @flipgrid ! #cgi3

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Nancy, you’ll have to walk me through Flipgrid at some point! #cgi3

In reply to @CGCoach82, @Seesaw, @flipgrid

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

This is great! #cgi3

AllisonSmiley82 Apr 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

They ❤️'d it!!
In reply to @CGCoach82

AllisonSmiley82 Apr 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q5: we do game day, love the behavior balloons and I still want to get out the LEGO kits!! Any days left on your calendar @CGCoach82?! #cgi3

centergrovetech Apr 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Closing: What fun things do you have planned with colleagues as you wrap up the school year? #cgi3

CGCoach82 Apr 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Closing: I plan on celebrating with @lacoopj at the end of the year! Anyone want to join? :) #cgi3

tgray_cghs Apr 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#cgi3 A5) Genius hours are becoming more and more popular at CGHS. I've seen Ss running them without Rd.

tweecher100 Apr 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Closing: Always a big celebration in our building to celebrate staff successes. May 17th is our day this year. Can’t wait!! #cgi3

tgray_cghs Apr 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Im looking forward to @CGGlobalCampus open house May 13th. #cgi3