#2PencilChat Archive
The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
Tuesday September 20, 2016
Yay! One of my favorite topics!
Yay! One of my favorite people!
Hey this is Melissa from Katy TX love this chat!
I love your waving hotdog, Kim!
Science, science, science, and I could never pick just one!
Eric here. Sped teacher in Brazil. My favorite color of construction paper in blue.
And fantastic letterer to boot!
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Australia
School holidays and I'm waiting to take my daughter to school (because she is studying there)
By teh way I love green.
it helps lift teh light in the room and reflects outside
Fantastic choice! Hey there, Adam!
Hey. Happy to se everyone.
Sean from St. Augustine, FL, 3rd grade, I love colors. I don't understand the need to choose, and I won't honor it!
A1: I've never used it but I've seen it: poster math!! This is meaningful and real time.
Too distraught over Brad and Angelina to participate in . See you all next week.
Hey ! Melissa in NJ and green is always my favorite! 💚
Right there with you! https://t.co/IHS88VyCCO
Sean from St. Augustine, FL, 3rd grade, I love colors. I don't understand the need to choose, and I won't honor it!
A1 CARTOONS! We do freestyle, in the style of Dinosaur Comics, etc. to show you understand and can use a new science concept
Hi Carl. Green is my favorite! 💚
A1 Great for visual learners.
Display all info in one space
Will tweet some of Clare's in a minute
A1 I like having my kids draw infographics about their learning. Today it was Leaves Make Plant Food.
A1: ones that I have made...nothing better than personalized posters that connect to current Ss!
A1. I make sure I hang up student work at least once in the year...ss take pride in their work
Teresa, MS Literacy Teacher, NY. Hmmmm......purple, yellow, red, lime green...
Posters ... since I am pretty digital I don't do a lot of posters ... need to rethink this tactile experience for the kids.
Emily from WI and newbie to . I LOVE makin' stuff & getting hands dirty! What's my favorite color of… https://t.co/VEA2tJ5qip
I have my Ss make mini posters for our interactive word wall. Cartoons & comics & sketch notes.
Awesome!
https://t.co/3RyrTqtMK0
I have my Ss make mini posters for our interactive word wall. Cartoons & comics & sketch notes.
Blue & Green my favorite.
A1: Divide vocab, create posters, & post in room. Student word walls invite students to be a part of one another's learning!
A1: Hmm...Posters? Been stuck on the digital. Need to do more 2D work.
Shane. Math teacher. Ohio. New to
Hi! Julie from St. Augustine, FL. 1st grade excited to make it tonight!
right?! It's hard to blend learning meaningful sometimes when you are a techie at ❤️
A1: Storyboards are lots of fun, too.
Still working with Dot Day--book fair got in the way!
Do math foldables count if I use construction paper?
For sure!
https://t.co/e42u9C8UD9
chat We are just starting to create info graphics love them. Such great app options too.
YES! And just in time for Q2!
Welcome! This a great chat.
A1: Infographics are a great way to show what students are learning. The best thing is that you can add to it daily
A1: posters reflect S perspective of what they have learned and what they're passions are.
They basically add words and sketches about a topic or question to a collaborative poster.
I know. The struggle is real. https://t.co/eDzGdGhgAh
right?! It's hard to blend learning meaningful sometimes when you are a techie at ❤️
heck yes! Although that's prob another question...
A1 we make posters in our word sort center.
No. It's something she has picked up in Year 12 this year
A1: Ss should have the opport to SHOW everyone who will look what they are learning. Esp showcase academic vocab!
A2: not much, but Ss like to create on their own and give them to me! I don't say no because they're being creative!
I'm late! I fell asleep but I'm Thomas! Third grade from BC
Do my action figures count?
Oh yeah! The wonderful made a TON of dots for from construction paper! https://t.co/FEIfhQcL2O
Still working with Dot Day--book fair got in the way!
I'm slacking on posters because we write on our desks more. Gotta get back to markers and construction paper.
thank you for having me. Excited to learn and share
A2) I had them make cubes with different information anbout a chemical element.
Also I am teaching surface area so 3D shapes
Been doing blended learning. Use the markers only when having them use their dry erase whiteboards.
Every time we cross paths, I get ideas....
CFU w/ construction paper. Fold into 4 or 8 boxes. No. each. Draw or write one thing learned in each box!
It's such a fun app, isn't it! Great shot, great quote!
A2: Earth science opens doors to 3D construction. Also physics - teaching robotics and simple machin… https://t.co/n3omvOrfW6
A2 Making mathematics solids with paper and tape is cool!
I so badly want to take a nap right now, but waiting until after this chat.
Great idea may steal it. Organic compounds into just began.
It's parents gave it coping skills, and instilled a good work ethic.
. Hi there, PencilChat friends!
A2: Nope, no 3D art. I plan to do some origami with my 6th graders later this school year.
Good morning! Rizza here from Philippines spending the first hour here before my classes starts
A2: not currently but had my Ss use construction paper to create geographic features when we studied regions in global history.
I did 5 questions (one on each side) and a heading on the 6th
. Just back from acupuncture. Napped! Preschoolers wiping me out, love it!
Catching up: Howdy to all of the awesome people who came in late - so many great faces!
Hi Everyone! Popping in late! Sorry! Kathy from CT Actually still working1
. A1: Posters, colored construction paper can't be beat for mind mapping/sketch notes.
Nice. Love it send pics if you have any. Please 😀
Hiya just dropping in 2sayhi - can't get sucked into 1ofmyfavchats today - need to organise a Paris pa… https://t.co/ZLJADS8Uh1
. Have my happy face on. 4PM weird chat time in Eugene, but love
Formidable! Amusez-vous bien!
A3: We talk about working in groups, today they worked in partners. Both did equal work. Perspective posters.
unfortunately they are at school and I'm on holidays
A3: Project they each get a role.
A3 we talk a lot about responsibility & team work. Model! 1st grade here :) Spaghetti/meatball partners https://t.co/TdMaIBYc3q
A3 I have students create two or more depend on size of group and we price together into one big one.… https://t.co/sE6vEuzrDN
Can someone retweet the question please (look at me coming late and being pushy)
A3 discuss the goal and let the Ss decide w/c role they want to take, give them choice and voice
I tried to match Ss with others who have some skill. Not all of us can cut in a straight line. https://t.co/5i8yk75y0n
Always cute nicknames in grade one!
. A2: Right, old time building projects are STEAM worthy!
Hello Rita! How are you? 😊
A3 Put writers with artist with idea people when you can!
A3 I like to suggest roles:
Journalist, Designer, Project Manager, etc
depends on actual kids stregths
A3: Assign roles. Teach them ownership and the value of "work smarter not harder" in group settings.… https://t.co/foWLuHcEsN
A3. My ss just finished working on groups. Gave my expectations and a rubric.
They really were quite amazingly done; back before I knew that Ts shared S work online. Hiding in a cupboard.
my Ss this year like ketchup/mustard for partner work. Matches our counters.
A3) Popsicle sticks have "jobs" for them to do within the team, they pick team, they pick sticks, sometimes a trade may happen
A3: I explain the importance of group work and encourage Ss to interact with someone they may not know well. Share work.
A3: Sketch a plan, assign parts or just let them go at it! Only rule - all can add and build, but can only erase your own.
I am a fan of students doing a self evaluation at end to tell what they contributed.
They are pretty honest
A3: It depends on the work being done. Draft work, research and planning? In a GDoc for revision history. In class time to obs.
A3: I let my Ss usually decide their groups after talking about expectations.Always important to remind about equity & cleanup!
A3 we do a chair share at the end. Involves standing on chairs and a drum clap out for nice working groups.
What? Oh No!! Only Sunshine Smiley Faces Rainbows and Unicorns here please
I like to give kids options ... let them choose, but sometimes force them to work together.
My Ss are (have been) awesome! :)
I have similar task cards I use sometimes for labs & such.
Checking in late Couldn't miss the paper chat. Pam, SpEd Inst. Tech Specialist, Charleston, SC
Love that idea for my intermediate students!
Yes, I thought so. I will hunt for her handle and see if she is on here. Not sure she is!
I love all the fun graphics tonight!!! Yes!!!!
Saves SO much time and arguments, etc. You get what you get...and you don't cry!
Hi ! I'm lurking today--and loving it! :)
absolutely! Everyone is accountable at the end of the task
that's true they have to deal with each other SEL teachable moment
Having major computer issues.....be back if it wants to cooperate. Keeps losing access.
I've used this approach for the last 3 yrs. Works very well. Even have them sign group contracts. https://t.co/g0LygKj8Ij
Awesome! My principal really encouraged this last year. Adapted this mentally for myself AND my students. Works so well!
A4 I love it when there's a 1 page, 2D assignment, and something much more elaborate (or 3D) gets handed in!
. Transitions are always interesting & challenging. Then worth it!
Soryy
Have to take Clare to school to study... she would like to point out it is holidays (Year 12 exams start in 5 weeks)
Use these blocks & give them simple cards to get them building. Team building activities help foster c… https://t.co/KPXLiPAHMS
I’m just lurking on the tonight. Trying to get a feel for it.
is now trending in USA, ranking 46
A4: Using it to test the effectiveness of sunscreen.
A3: Lanterns for the classroom. I love the idea!
Yes. Children's Books on Cells came in today- many made models & puzzles to accompany them. So cool.
You guys are so awesome! I get excited when I can find the color I need
A4: we have a class mascot...Ss move him everyday but they create houses, beds, monsters, & other stuff from paper! Brilliant!
A4 we do a gummy bear share chart construction paper to share what we learned about a particular topic https://t.co/SBKaFa7vlk
. Hi, Teresa. Perspective posters. Super.
To me, I feel like telling the kids to "come up with something" is a good challenge, and freeing to you!
Blue works best - makes a great LTI - stripes of different brands, observed over time.
A4: loved watching Ss make collages and figures, forms, etc. when we talked about different societies.
thanks! I mix it up! One station was all play-doh, one Lego, one paper, one cardboard.
A4: Use different colored cards to show Ts where Ss are at in learning. EX: Green is great, yellow is confused, red is yikes!
A4) Saw entire city made with Geometricity unit, bridges, buildings, trees, Made S sized human body model lift flaps and all
Necessity is the mother of invention!
A4. All of the versatile ways foldable so can be created to help kids learn, aka, Dina Zike (sp?).
. The father is Will: Where there is a will there is a way!
Nice. I use a lot in my makerspace too. Ss love all the color choices.
. A4: Yes. I know her work. Sometimes time-tested stuff can't be beat.
We use con paper wto cover & build our future city building. FC a great science competitio… https://t.co/Nhw6lwOUva
A3: My Ss have assigned partners for timely assignments & sometimes they get free choice.
Hey Are you going to this year?
A5: ...geez...I can't type tonight!
A5: I would share work on Twitter, but Instagram is more popular now in my school and among parents, so I do both.
A3: I have no order! We are a crew (pirates) each student has a task assigned. They are randomly placed in a group.
I would post to Insta, but it's blocked at school...don't wanna use up my data on personal phone.
Sara & I will be there again. Let me know if you get any cool event invites, put in a good word for me.
Thanks! Every now and then I find something cool.
iMovies or podcast audioboom or audacity & add photos. Ss currently w/Cells books donating to elem school
A5: Mostly Twitter and the school website.
A3:, cont they learn that who've rt get may be working with brings an element that will help finish the given task
Yes this & class blog to post for Ps & Ss to see.
A5: Schoology and school website
My sch is just starting to open up in sharing Ss work online.this year, i'm using and to share Ss work
We're MOSTLY 1:1, but so much of social media is blocked.
A5: I LOVE to share classroom happenings digitally, even if the student work is done on paper! https://t.co/PtgkOuAFAq
A5: When I was still in a classroom of my own, I used KidBlog so they could post their own work.
A5: Twitter, Classroom Google Slides presentation. Slide show on class website.
our school is learning to embrace is to model Digital citizenship.
I think our school is on board, we need to bring the district around.
Merci' Mon Amie. J'taime beaucoup.
Yeah, Twitter is open for us, but everything else requires data usage!
. Use of color staggering in scheme of things.
Oh! Prisma could make posting pics of students acceptable... Awesome!
A5: I need to do more of this!
Hate to leave early, but late night grading and have to keep up with my IB class. 💤
I told them make a marble maze that was it. The designs were all them. Some double sided.
Vous parlez français très bien! Parlez vous Grec?
A5 sharing ideas with parents through and Frame Magic
Sorry gotta go and prepare for my class! Thanks everyone for an awesome morning! Just what i need.
Have a great chat folks! Always a pleasure Have a great week! 👋
Thanks for coming, Rizza!
15 minutes until chat. Join us!
. Construction paper trending! Great topic. SImple is best! Ts unleashing creativity.
A5: I would use Instagram and Twitter to share with Ps. Have an art T who uses wix- loves it!
Je parle un peu. (High school French many years ago!)
A6: not in my class, but my Ss...a student cut another student's hair...
A6 Recycling bin has pieces of paper that have a TINY piece cut out, the rest crumpled, not drawn on. WHY? !
A6: when Ss can't agree on something- very rarely they can't figure it out together & I have to interject. :(
Hate that I am missing this chat but I am in the middle of class. I plan to come back & read these awesome ideas I'm seeing
well deserved. The code master!!!!
I'm standing on the shoulders of giants (with in their hands).
A5 (Part 2): Or my first year another teacher had a few students use the stapler to staple their arms. Yes, that happened.
Where's when you need him to join a ?
40 min to plan & 45 to make. Spread over several days of brain breaks.
Oh my goodness! What grade was this?
A6 "Miss T a piece of clay fell In my ear." "Fell in?" "Yes." And then the time with the staple through the fingernail. Yuck.
A6 (Part 2): Or my first year another teacher had a few students use the stapler to staple their arms. Yes, that happened.
5th...it was quite an interesting start the school year!
just got home from skate night like just in the door
Ugh, this is horrible. How did you/do you address it? Hot tips always welcome!
A6: Making reindeer with candycanes & yarn. That's a lot of yarn, 1st graders are kind of like cats.
I found a small square cut out in the middle of a piece of paper. I feel your pain. https://t.co/ezsdEHOUnF
A6 Recycling bin has pieces of paper that have a TINY piece cut out, the rest crumpled, not drawn on. WHY? !
A6 I thought of 1-Demo levels of a food web- prod/cons went outside tossed candy to catch wet candy got sticky list in grass
Adios! This has been 1 of my fave Twitter chats. Thanks for the laughs, great ideas, and inspiration!
Nothing! You did great! I could have talked about the horrors of glitter more. ;)
Second was as young as I'd teach! I can't.
A7: What do you do when 1 partner is absent on a multiple day partner project?
Feel better, rest up, Spiri!
Falling out of there chairs for no apparent reason made me smile though.
I like to make moustaches, and have Ss glue them with non-toxic glue sticks below their noses. It's hilarious!
Thanks for caring my friend :)
Tell them to suck it up and figure it out! (In nicer language!)
Glad I was able to stop in tonight! Back to school has been a bit crazy this year. See ya next time.
Thanks for checking in, Tricia! Come back next week!
