#txeduchat Archive
An informal learning community for educators worldwide. Our passion for learning and connected learning experiences help us to improve our teaching practices. #txeduchat features guest moderators every week.
Sunday February 12, 2017
9:00 PM EST
participatechat
Feb 12 @ 9:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#txeduchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/sfhR2MP7X5
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:09 PM EST
I need a
#txeduchat
tonight. Time to fake it up
massignmenthelp
Feb 12 @ 9:10 PM EST
#hsgovchat
#iaedchat
#oklaed
#probchat
#txeduchat
#mnmasa
Project based learning
https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:11 PM EST
Go ahead and introduce yourself
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST
I love Dwight Yokum being in row 3. His faces are priceless
#txeduchat
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST
Dear
#txeduchat
, we miss you!
@Tom_Kilgore
@whitneykilgore
In reply to @Tom_Kilgore, @whitneykilgore
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:09 PM EST
I need a
#txeduchat
tonight. Time to fake it up
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:12 PM EST
5th grade teacher from CA here for
#txeduchat
fake chat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:13 PM EST
What do you want to talk about tonight?
#txeduchat
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:13 PM EST
Mark Jones teacher at Lewisville High School
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
I want to talk about tacos duh
#txeduchat
EduGladiators
Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
šTakes a village right?! SATURDAY
#EduGladiators
EMPOWER Ts/Parent dynamic w/
@cdmveep
leading!
#CaringClassroom
#txeduchat
#iaedchat
#oklaed
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
urbie, instructional designer from chandler, arizona.. i really need this
#txeduchat
fake
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
Hey Urbie! Good to see you.
#txeduchat
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:14 PM EST
urbie, instructional designer from chandler, arizona.. i really need this
#txeduchat
fake
AssignmentHelpN
Feb 12 @ 9:15 PM EST
#hsgovchat
#iaedchat
#oklaed
#probchat
#txeduchat
10 Simple Ways to Use Pinterest For Classroom Teaching
https://t.co/0i2sbvZqo7
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q1 what is something you are excited about trying in the next couple months?
#txeduchat
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q1 Is this really a fake chat?
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1) Excited about trying out 3 act math tasks with the students.
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
Yes, look for
@nathan_stevens
for questions
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q1 Is this really a fake chat?
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
that sounds cool. Tell us more
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:18 PM EST
A1:
#txeduchat
Excited about everything! I want to actually apply things I say that sound good in twitter chats:
https://t.co/izqoKI4ZvX
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST
Hi Craig! You doing a
#cuerockstar
this year?
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST
A1 I am looking forward to getting this
@ThePocketLab
football project right. We are comparing quarterback throws
#txeduchat
In reply to @ThePocketLab
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST
Q1 I am trying to use Kahootit with real names to uber quiz my kids and watch their learning progress. Hope it works. Rocky!
#txeduchat
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST
Is it related to the SuperBowl at all?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ThePocketLab
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
I'm not sure yet.
#txeduchat
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:19 PM EST
Hi Craig! You doing a
#cuerockstar
this year?
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
More info here
https://t.co/GtG5ZTAZvu
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:17 PM EST
that sounds cool. Tell us more
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
the 1st time was for the big game. Now I need to fine tune what the data shows us
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @ThePocketLab
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
#txeduchat
A1 Iām so glad thereās a
#txeduchat
tonight.. cool how
@nathan_stevens
stepped up n made it happen
#leadership
In reply to @nathan_stevens
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:20 PM EST
I meant A1. Q1=A1 on last post!
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:21 PM EST
that sounds excellent
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST
Sounds interesting! Can't wait to see the progress. Will you be live-tweeting or blogging about it?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ThePocketLab
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q2 Have you taken in any student inputs on these project ideas?
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:23 PM EST
live tweeted a little before
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @ThePocketLab
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:24 PM EST
Thanks! Its been a little rocky with the procedures but I think it may work.
@nathan_stevens
what is the football thing?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:24 PM EST
#txeduchat
A1.1 Something iām excited about: merging a webinar [what i do now] w/
#seesaw
#buncee
#snapchat
for more interactivity
#booksnap
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST
oh that counts
#txeduchat
In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST
Right on. Can't believe I missed it. And I even have you on alert notifications.
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @ThePocketLab
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:25 PM EST
I cut a hole in foam footballs and put sensors in them to look at throwing accuracy
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:26 PM EST
A2 I'm just watching for engagement and smiles right now. So far so good. My AP likes it. I have high hopes.
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:26 PM EST
A2) Haven't taken in student input on these. Good idea.
#txeduchat
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:27 PM EST
A2: Not enough... YET! And that's a huge piece right there. This can lead to more student ownership. Great question! Always.
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q2 Have you taken in any student inputs on these project ideas?
#txeduchat
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:28 PM EST
That's really cool beans man! What are you using to collect and analyze the data?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
this is the thing I am trying to do more often.
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
#txeduchat
Speaking of drones.. Iād like to see HMW use videography iām doing with
#mavicpro
to help a T.. like
https://t.co/8uNqDE70yk
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
@ThePocketLab
probe and their app
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1, @ThePocketLab
joerobison907
Feb 12 @ 9:29 PM EST
this is awesome! You can print off data that shows how they did, who missed what ?, etc...
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1
tadousay
Feb 12 @ 9:30 PM EST
Only 30 more mins to
#classroom
#engagement
on
#wyoedchat
! Join us!
#oklaed
#sdedchat
#idedchat
#sdedchat
#mtedchat
#westedchat
#txeduchat
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:30 PM EST
So do we know why
#txeduchat
has been MIA?
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:30 PM EST
Hey
@craigyen
! Great to see you on here tonight. Hope all is well with you and your fifth graders.
#txeduchat
#ghostofyen
#isterak
In reply to @craigyen
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:31 PM EST
Hey Kyle! Hope all is well.
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:31 PM EST
we are in year 3 of build your own quadcopter project. Teaches more than drones
#txeduchat
In reply to @urbie
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:31 PM EST
Good question! Hope all is okay.
#txeduchat
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:30 PM EST
So do we know why
#txeduchat
has been MIA?
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:32 PM EST
Cool! Would like to see pictures. Does this project have a hashtag?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @FightingFarmer1, @ThePocketLab
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:32 PM EST
Speaking of drones, how about that Lady Gaga show?
#txeduchat
In reply to @urbie
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:32 PM EST
@FightingFarmer1
have u tried
@plickers
in ur classroom?? If ur looking for
#student
#engagement
u'll find it with this!
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1, @plickers
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:33 PM EST
not a separate one yet. But soon
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @FightingFarmer1, @ThePocketLab
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:34 PM EST
I think it shows that anything can be a career. Learn how to use it
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1, @urbie
AlexVKluge
Feb 12 @ 9:34 PM EST
A1 Continuing to work on using the GPU for simulations via WebGL - getting really impressive performance.
#TxEduChat
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:34 PM EST
Yep, pretty good if they use their real names and follow ethical procedure.
#txeduchat
In reply to @joerobison907
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
Very cool! Ss are doing the code that makes it go, too?
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
that sound cool
#txeduchat
In reply to @AlexVKluge
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q3 Is there a project or activity that you see or hear that someone else is doing that you want to try?
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
A3) I want to try gamifying a unit.
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
we are looking at frame design, the electronics and learn to stick fly
#txeduchat
In reply to @urbie
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
No, but I will sure take a look at it. THANKS!
#txeduchat
In reply to @_Wendy22_, @plickers
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
@nathan_stevens
use the talent we got & learn the rest..
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1, @nathan_stevens
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
that is a fun path to get on
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
AlexVKluge
Feb 12 @ 9:37 PM EST
A3 Just about everything to do with mathematical input. Handwriting, voice recognition, drag and drop, etc.
#TxEduChat
memayer21
Feb 12 @ 9:39 PM EST
Join me tomorrow!
@TheSeaver1
#IAedchat
#txeduchat
#EduGladiators
#tlap
#JoyfulLeaders
In reply to @TheSeaver1
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3: I want to use
@Sphero
to help students better learn math/science. This would be student-driven, integrated.
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q3 Is there a project or activity that you see or hear that someone else is doing that you want to try?
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
Q4 How much freedom do you give students to personalize any activity you give them?
#txeduchat
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
Do you have Spheros already?
#txeduchat
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
A3: I want to use
@Sphero
to help students better learn math/science. This would be student-driven, integrated.
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q3 Is there a project or activity that you see or hear that someone else is doing that you want to try?
#txeduchat
ohsoearly
Feb 12 @ 9:41 PM EST
Hoping to take over an abandoned chat like poster session
@craigyen
@artlaflamme
& I did at
#ISTE2016
& claim it for my own.
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:35 PM EST
Q3 Is there a project or activity that you see or hear that someone else is doing that you want to try?
#txeduchat
UrbanEdChat
Feb 12 @ 9:41 PM EST
Coming to Houston, TX
#fuelgreatminds
#satchat
#UrbanEdChat
#5thchat
#txeduchat
#ntchat
https://t.co/hCbzwQoifz
theignitEDteach
Feb 12 @ 9:41 PM EST
Coming to Houston, TX
#fuelgreatminds
#satchat
#UrbanEdChat
#5thchat
#txeduchat
#ntchat
https://t.co/p1UM6xgbEL
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:41 PM EST
you should see what
@thawley22
is doing with perimeter
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @Sphero, @thawley22
craigyen
Feb 12 @ 9:42 PM EST
A4) Depends on the activity. I would probably say not enough though
#txeduchat
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:42 PM EST
No! :( Not yet. Can I borrow yours? JK... kinda. Waiting for
@Sphero
to re-release their holiday bundles.
#txeduchat
@SpheroEdu
In reply to @craigyen, @Sphero, @SpheroEdu
ohsoearly
Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST
When you're done with your fake
#txeduchat
come join the real
#WATeachLead
chat in 18 minutes
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST
It is something that you either go full ahead or take gradual steps depending on class
#txeduchat
In reply to @craigyen
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST
A3 I am going to check out Wendy's
@plickers
and see what it's all about. Although, I have 1 to 1 devices. Alienware i7s
#txeduchat
In reply to @plickers
AlexVKluge
Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST
A4 The whole point of using simulations and not videos is to allow the student to experiment and play.
#TxEduChat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:43 PM EST
I can lend you a couple
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @craigyen, @Sphero, @SpheroEdu
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:44 PM EST
š¤£š¤£š¤£ u gotta do what u gotta do when the real things has been MIA for several weeks!
#txeduchat
In reply to @ohsoearly
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:45 PM EST
A4: I think many classroom teachers wrestle with this because they feel limited by time, curriculum, and testing. Such a great Q!
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:40 PM EST
Q4 How much freedom do you give students to personalize any activity you give them?
#txeduchat
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:47 PM EST
you don't have to go all the way give little bits freedom where you can
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:47 PM EST
I hear that
@thawley22
does great things! Will definitely inquire.
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @Sphero, @thawley22
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:47 PM EST
A4 I give as much freedom as I can within a project framework. It's a little harder to grade, but Ss like it. STAMP OUT BOREDOM
#txeduchat
AlexVKluge
Feb 12 @ 9:48 PM EST
It's all coming together online with detailed explinations.
https://t.co/gMj3yrfNQc
#TxEduChat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:48 PM EST
Really? Pls! Or are you just speaking in code? No joking-No zig-zagging on this one.
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens, @craigyen, @Sphero, @SpheroEdu
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:49 PM EST
I look at trying to give them a little part of them in every project
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:49 PM EST
I got your back jack
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @craigyen, @Sphero, @SpheroEdu
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:51 PM EST
#txeduchat
So true! I've been really liking this quote by
@mccoyderek
:
https://t.co/IQAx7qdAjM
In reply to @_Wendy22_, @mccoyderek
KyleHamstra
Jan 11 @ 2:13 PM EST
"Try something. Learn something. Move forward. Hangups on the words 'perfection' and 'expert' are killing innovation."
@mccoyderek
#nced
ohsoearly
Feb 12 @ 9:52 PM EST
@nathan_stevens
keep hope alive
#txeduchat
In reply to @_Wendy22_, @nathan_stevens
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:53 PM EST
ā¤it! Ts need to learn w/the Ss at times and not feel ashamed to do so...
#truestudentengagement
#txeduchat
In reply to @KyleHamstra, @mccoyderek
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q4 please tweet
@Tom_Kilgore
and
@whitneykilgore
good thoughts and that we miss there presence.
#txeduchat
In reply to @Tom_Kilgore, @whitneykilgore
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:55 PM EST
#txeduchat
A3
#pedagome
this week about
#Seesaw
.. i like how it brings peopleās work out in the open.. iād like to play with it more.
Hist_simulation
Feb 12 @ 9:55 PM EST
^DHD-Day Picture collection from France
#txeduchat
https://t.co/9jvU8dcE6U
FightingFarmer1
Feb 12 @ 9:55 PM EST
That's fantastic. Student voice and choice increases engagement for sure.
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:55 PM EST
@FightingFarmer1
don't shy away because it's harder 2grade. It's called differentiation... not all Ss products hv 2look the same
#txeduchat
In reply to @FightingFarmer1
urbie
Feb 12 @ 9:56 PM EST
Missing you
@Tom_Kilgore
&
@whitneykilgore
on
#txeduchat
In reply to @Tom_Kilgore, @whitneykilgore
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q4 please tweet
@Tom_Kilgore
and
@whitneykilgore
good thoughts and that we miss there presence.
#txeduchat
In reply to @Tom_Kilgore, @whitneykilgore
KyleHamstra
Feb 12 @ 9:58 PM EST
A4: When
#txeduchat
chat is so valued by
#PLN
it still happens in fake mode in your honor. Hope all is well,
@Tom_Kilgore
&
@whitneykilgore
.
nathan_stevens
Feb 12 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q4 please tweet
@Tom_Kilgore
and
@whitneykilgore
good thoughts and that we miss there presence.
#txeduchat
In reply to @Tom_Kilgore, @whitneykilgore
_Wendy22_
Feb 12 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thanks
@nathan_stevens
tonight was
#spontaneous
and that's what makes learning
#engaging
#txeduchat
In reply to @nathan_stevens