#sstlap Archive

Weekly chat 8CST that infuses the ideas of Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess into the Social Studies classroom.
Thursday June 22, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Hello #sstlap I'm Scott Petri, a HS World History T from CA. I'm thrilled to be chatting about #geniushour tonight.
  • participatechat Jun 22 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #sstlap by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/AYOic0QbA2
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    My co-teacher, or ELA partner in crime Ms. Holly Avdul had some problems w/ her three-year old and won't make it #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Chuck from Milrockee, 8th AmStud and overwhelmed 12U baseball coach #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Please introduce yourselves to #sstlap w/ grade/level & subject. Add your level of knowledge/comfort about #geniushour
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hello #sstlap! Amy from Frederick, MD 8th gr US History next year! Looking for lots of new ideas for new grade level! :)
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hi @Chucktaft Glad you made it. Hope your team gets some good talent. #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft, @Chucktaft
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Kevin, 7th World Hist from SoCal #sstlap
  • burgessdave Jun 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Join #sstlap starting right now with @scottmpetri hosting!! Stands for Social Studies Teach Like a Pirate but all subjects welcome! #tlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Did Genius Hour last year with my AVID class. Loved it but went through tons of growing pains. #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi #sstlap, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary SS teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA. Genius Hour appeared after I retired.
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Tonight's #sstlap Qs https://t.co/5hODVNJVux RT Qs 4 late arrivals. Our format will use Q1-Q8 Use A1-A8 in your answers.
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hi @MrRoughton Glad you could make it. Did you have another 122 degree day today? #sstlap
  • burgessdave Jun 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Great topic in #sstlap tonight! #GeniusHour discussion! #tlap #XPLAP #ShiftThis #DitchBook #LearnLAP #PlayLAP #sschat
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Hey Gang - I teach high school social studies through comics and pop culture. Here to learn tonight. #sstlap
  • lamas_cynthia Jun 22 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Cynthia from KC, 9-12 Spanish &ELL. Heard about Genius Hour & here to learn more. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Nice blog promoting a book on #geniushour Lots of advice. https://t.co/P7ugpoe1hH Don't dive in until after #sstlap
  • SCSSA_Prez Jun 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    These resources are FREE for Ts doing #geniushour aka 20% Time https://t.co/PhereZw30q #sstlap https://t.co/9Dd9H0VJZH
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I'm not that far out in the IE. Only 104 here. :p #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Just like a day at the beach. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    There's a #sstlap chat!?! My night is made! JH/HS SS in rural MO. Am I too late to join?
  • MrDaneWest Jun 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Almost forgot about this! Dane from NJ! Social Studies, grades 7-12. I have little - no knowledge of #geniushour #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Welcome, Sean. Never too late, we are just beginning tonight. #sstlap
    In reply to @mrthurm
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Great! #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    First Question for #sstlap
  • SCSSA_Prez Jun 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Like this collection of interviews about #geniushour https://t.co/0FWXbCCGJh #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Hi everyone! Julie from NNY. Last day of school for me today! I teach gr 7/8 U.S. His. Heard of gen. hr, but haven't tried it yet.#sstlap
  • MsJachymiak Jun 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #sstlap I am a preservice teacher, and at the school I interned at, I got to watch the students do genius days. I loved it!
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Welcome @Meems852 You are in luck. Both @Chucktaft and @MrRoughton are MS Ts at the top of their games. #sstlap
    • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 9:02 PM EDT
      Hello #sstlap! Amy from Frederick, MD 8th gr US History next year! Looking for lots of new ideas for new grade level! :)
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 We are independent, and I'm dept chair - we could easily do it! @wdpiper @brianmarkwald @mrmatera - just gotta cut some content #sstlap
  • MrDaneWest Jun 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Should probably ad that I'm still on the hunt for a fulltime job,going to mostly be reading and learning instead of participating!:) #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 My admin & team are very supportive. We've discussed trying it at the high school level.#sstlap
  • EduGladiators Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    SATURDAY @josuefalaise leads #EduGladiators convo w/LIVE #afterchat 🖥 https://t.co/GYZ19SK6Nz #INeLearn #atplc #SAMedchat #ISEDchat #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1) This is one the times when it is great Social Studies "doesn't matter!" #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1) It also helps a ton if you include your higher ups. I used them as mentors for my students on their projects. #sstlap
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Definitely familiar with both of their awesomeness! Can't wait to learn even more! :) #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri, @Chucktaft, @MrRoughton
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    20% time? Never heard of this. Is there a secret someone didn't tell me? #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Hi @jmadlin001 Congrats on finishing your last day of school. #sstlap Let the #summerlearning begin.
    • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Hi everyone! Julie from NNY. Last day of school for me today! I teach gr 7/8 U.S. His. Heard of gen. hr, but haven't tried it yet.#sstlap
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1 I think admin would support this. They tried it out in our LA dept one yr but I don't think they did it last yr #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Relatively new idea, pioneered at Google. #sstlap
    In reply to @mrthurm
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    What is the concept? #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 there is always time for what is important - IMO. #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    The presentation I used to intro it to my students is here: https://t.co/vrI7MKQO9A #sstlap
    In reply to @mrthurm
  • lamas_cynthia Jun 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: At the HS level we are focusing on PBL and I think a 20% commitment would compliment what we are doing @0 #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Give students/workers 20% of their time to work on any project of their choice. #sstlap
    In reply to @mrthurm
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    @Meems852 Let'Ss google hangout this summer, Amy - a few times! #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 Some folks in my dept. that won't be onboard. Would like to hear from sites w multiple Ts doing #geniushour #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Hi guys sorry I'm late. I'm James from KY. I teach middle school social studies. 1st learned about 20 Time late last school year. #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    Do they have to be on board with what you want to do in your classroom? #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Sounds like the work time I give them in class anyway. They need to work on smthing, idc what it is. Usually about 20-30% of the hr #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) I'm doing 20 Time next year and I am my dept. School will be ok #sstlap
  • MrsKannekens Jun 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Better late than never. Cammie HS SS &Eng from Alberta. Know lots about Genius hour, it not from personal implementation 😕#SStlap
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1 my students have to choose their own research topic - history is all encompassing and I love to learn from them as well. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Welcome @msjachmiak A local So Cal district put this video together. https://t.co/Xtt7pYUH2L #sstlap
    • MsJachymiak Jun 22 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      #sstlap I am a preservice teacher, and at the school I interned at, I got to watch the students do genius days. I loved it!
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    2nd Question for #sstlap. Please RT
  • Coach_Stephans Jun 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: Our ELA Dept does Genius Hour every year. Wanting more SS specific & having kids investigate histories of diff grps in US Hist #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Can't wait. I'm attending the Model School Conference in Nashville & Constructivist Conference in Canton,N.Y. #sstlap #summerlearning
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2 If kids buy into it and become engaged, parents will love it. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Nope, but sometimes implementation goes easier when many teachers are moving in the same direction. Sharing. #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2 #sstlap if we can move Ps away from grades and more toward learning, GH will be an easy sell!
  • MrDaneWest Jun 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: If Ps understand that it is good for their Ss I'm sure they'd be on board! All about communication! #sstlap
  • Coach_Stephans Jun 22 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2: Hoping parents will like Ss investigating diff stories in US history, rather than hearing only 1 narrative. #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Not necessarily from what I understand. Most schools want Ss to do some kind of leadership project &a you could frame it that way #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @scottmpetri
  • lamas_cynthia Jun 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #sstlap Truth!
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2) They love the idea. Don't love all their kids ask them to do to make it happen. Make sure they "see" the vision of the end. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Welcome Here's some info about scaffolding #geniushour https://t.co/xGSNZiR3DH Thanks for joining #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #sstlap Raquel from Anaheim, CA. AP & College Prep US History. I attempted #20time last year. I have some comfort.
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Try reading this https://t.co/99ukDES8Bp when #sstlap is done.
    • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:09 PM EDT
      20% time? Never heard of this. Is there a secret someone didn't tell me? #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2) My parents are generally pretty open because they want their kids to be experiencing things along with learning. #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    How do you/they define learning? #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 It's all in how you intro it. Try a parent mtg & have Ss keep parents updated on what they're doing. Clear benchmarks are needed. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A2 I have some parents that are very nervous about ambiguous assignments. #geniushour may challenge them. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    How did it go? What am I getting myself into next year? #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #sstlap A1: school leadership is supportive. Some Ts interested in trying, want more info/answers. Large % are not interested.
  • massignmenthelp Jun 22 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    9 Questions to Ask Before you Hire an Online Tutor https://t.co/5mJEHwgRGc #EduAfterHours #sstlap #isedchat
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    3rd Question for #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Communicating goals and expectations is so important. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Like with most things, the hardest thing is getting them started. You want to guide them but don't want to stifle their creativity. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Change is hard. Do you have any peers willing to try it w you? I think I might have an easier time b/c of ELA T. #sstlap
    • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      #sstlap A1: school leadership is supportive. Some Ts interested in trying, want more info/answers. Large % are not interested.
  • Meems852 Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3I have an extra period called Extended Learning time. I meet w/ every class every other week. I feel like this could be perfect! #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #sstlap A2: parents bought in, especially when they saw progress or Ss excitement. Biggest ?=how are they graded? 😝
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 I think we should rarely, if ever, focus on content delivery. Focus on that is shown to fail in just about all research. #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 the Million $ Q, @scottmpetri my thoughts are 1800-1850 - or, use that era as the home base for GH #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3) I found it was "over-reviewing" especially with the shift away from trivia-based assessments to open ended ones. #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I see learning as something that is active that everyone takes part in. I give my Ss some room to explore topics of interest #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3 Flipping my lectures, homework and quizzes frees up some time for new projects. I will do a 20% time too. #sstlap
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    JH/HS has 25 mins at end of day that is S-initiated RTI. For Ss that don't use the time, is #geniushour something to implement? #sstlap
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3 This is why I hesitate to do genius hour. Skills should be more important than content I know, but ...#sstlap
  • MrsKannekens Jun 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A3: desperately waiting for answers/suggestions on this one-where to find the 20% time! My biggest obstacle! #SStlap
  • Coach_Stephans Jun 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3: Maybe not 20% time, & more whole-year look @ specific grp histories done in sm-grps. End of year=iBook by Ss incl. all grp hists #sstlap
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Hey #sstlap , late to join in the chat... Double duty with singing lessons (for daughter, not me!)
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Definitely something you've got to be open to. Could be hard at times. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Some T's May not know what it is. Maybe some staff dev would help. #sstlap
    In reply to @historyhistory4
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3 #sstlap @DrLWalczak and I have project time @x per 8 day cycle - use it for @NationalHistory from Aug-Feb ... so Feb-June?
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    The coverage vs. depth debate. It never ends. No Social Studies testing in CA, so we have some breathing room #sstlap
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3: Came in last yr to a consistent disaster during state testing, so the focus is to get up to par. Like the idea but diff to start #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3) you can always get rid of bogus worksheets and busy time. Instead replace with 20 Time. #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A3 The Nation's Report Card consistently shows history education failing. The answer is not more content. https://t.co/nMDLyU8mSH #sstlap
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    How did the flipping quizzes go? #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    Sometimes you've got to rock the boat to #tlap #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • MrsKannekens Jun 22 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    My biggest obstacle too #sstlap
    • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A3 This is why I hesitate to do genius hour. Skills should be more important than content I know, but ...#sstlap
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Nice with the "Bogus"! #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    #sstlap A3: requires some tough choices. Incorporated more synthesis activities to try to cover content that I had to cut.
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    My only worry about dripping content? Gaps in the overall story ... but I can always use @TheCrashCourse #sstlap love it for overview
    In reply to @MrsKannekens, @TheCrashCourse
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    4th Question for #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Nothing wrong with teaching content but I think we don't give kids enough credit and keep teaching it over and over. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrsKannekens
  • mrmathysclass Jun 22 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A3: Reducing the amount of time spent in transitions can open up some time. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 I used Indy Book Projs to help Ss dev ?s. Impressed w/results. https://t.co/mv80rPjPFr Need help w/ inquiry. #sstlap
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4 #sstlap we start the year with root of "history" - learning by inquiry - and push questioning all year
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A4) start with an interest inventory, both in content and out of it. #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Root of history? The Big Bang? #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Tracy, 3rd grade teacher from IL. Loved Genius Hour this year and so did my students! Transformed my teaching. #sstlap
  • AssignmentHelpN Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Teacher’s Best Guide to use Pomodoro Technique For Enhancing Productivity https://t.co/eKYjqISIkK #EduAfterHours #sstlap #isedchat
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A4 #sstlap - barometer - if you can google it, that's not inquiry - push for compelling Qs, like the #C3framework suggest
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    As low stakes formatives. They're great. As major parts of grade, you're only teaching kids to cheat. #sstlap
  • mrthurm Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    STEALING THIS! #sstlap
    In reply to @Chucktaft
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    That's a great point. We often don't trust them to learn from other ways like reading, videos, etc. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrRoughton, @MrsKannekens
  • mrmathysclass Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4: My kids need a clear definition of what inquiry looks/sounds like. Will develop those skills and then transfer to Ss interests. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Try looking at what these Ts did. https://t.co/99ukDES8Bp #sstlap
    • MrsKannekens Jun 22 @ 9:23 PM EDT
      A3: desperately waiting for answers/suggestions on this one-where to find the 20% time! My biggest obstacle! #SStlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #sstlap A4: cannot be answered by Google. Revise. Revise. Revise. #PERSISTENCE I plan on using @RecapThat inquiry feature next year.
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 #sstlap good questioning has to be taught, modeled, encouraged, challenged, reinforced, demanded, applauded!
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    The most important skill we can teach is to question. Annotate, react, ask questions of text. Everything else is secondary. #sstlap
  • MrsKannekens Jun 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: although mostly completed at home, we had Jrs/Srs do extensive Current Events projects w/ class gallery walk at end; in depth #sstlap
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: I embedded Genius Hour within the ELA block more than once per week. #sstlap
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I tried books the past but it never went well. Would like to hear other ways #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Gotta run, #sstlap - family game night! I think I'm on the docket next week for #BreakoutEDU - get ready!
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I agree that learning to ask good Qs is important, but I reserve most important skill for learning to validate assertions. #sstlap
    In reply to @historycomics
  • Chucktaft Jun 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    and thanks to the always awesome @scottmpetri for a great chat topic and challenge to us at #sstlap!
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    That is where the questioning comes in. #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    This is the skill be content debate right? #sstlap
    In reply to @historycomics
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Did you try starting with the C3 Inquiry Design Model? https://t.co/ftqZkq2ofn #sstlap
    • mrmathysclass Jun 22 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A4: My kids need a clear definition of what inquiry looks/sounds like. Will develop those skills and then transfer to Ss interests. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    5th Question for #sstlap
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Asking the Q is step 1, learning how to answer them requires many more steps and skills. #sstlap
    In reply to @historycomics
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Exactly. #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    We don't have testing in KY either & I teach in a private school so I do get more freedom than most. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A4: I left it very open ended. I wanted my third graders to feel confident in taking a risk by choosing their own topics. #sstlap
  • SCSSA_Prez Jun 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5 This is where the Harry Potter school of Social Studies comes into play. #sstlap
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Hmmm. I haven't heard of Recap That... Looking now . Thanks #sstlap
    In reply to @historyhistory4, @RecapThat
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A5) It's more important to show them that their abilities are worthwhile. They know they have them, just think they aern't useful #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    We are the lucky ones. Ohio is debating eliminating some Social Studies testing that @corbinmoore1 fought for. #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill, @corbinmoore1
  • creativeedtech Jun 22 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Wow... Powerful message #sstlap
    In reply to @SCSSA_Prez
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I really like being free to teach Ss and not a test. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri, @corbinmoore1
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    What were the results like? Where you proud of their work? #sstlap
    • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:35 PM EDT
      A4: I left it very open ended. I wanted my third graders to feel confident in taking a risk by choosing their own topics. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A5) Encouragement, offering opportunities to ask ?s & find answers - astonishing how many HS Ss say they are discouraged from ?sing. #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    With great freedom comes great responsibility. Sadly some SS teachers come up short. #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill, @scottmpetri, @corbinmoore1
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A4) I do need a better approach. I did get my Ss to question everything last year. Good 1st step. Now to better questions. #sstlap
  • Rdene915 Jun 22 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    https://t.co/QmfscZA9uH: RT historyhistory4: #sstlap A4: cannot be answered by Google. Revise. Revise. Revise. #PERSISTENCE I plan on using…
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Have you read Make Just One Change? It seems like a very powerful strategy. Haven't figured out how to implement in asynch environ. #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    👋 Hey all Matt ss teacher gr 9-12 checking in to #sstlap tonight. Used genius hour off and on for 6 years. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Like to do turn & talks here. Many Ss are afraid to voice original thought for fear of what their peers will say #sstlap
    • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A5) Encouragement, offering opportunities to ask ?s & find answers - astonishing how many HS Ss say they are discouraged from ?sing. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    If I'm jumping in, should introduce myself. Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for private online HS. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    6th Question for #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    So true. Need to put that on a Spider-Man poster to always remind myself. Keep pushing harder. Don't want to come up short. #sstlap
    In reply to @MrRoughton, @scottmpetri, @corbinmoore1
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    That sounds like a good way to get them more comfortable. My Ss offer each other ?s on work via GDocs comments. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Haven't read it yet. I need to. #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A6 @CHitch94 alluded to this, but many Ss don't like to venture into land of original thought. Easier to copy. #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    #sstlap A5: FEEDBACK & encouragement. Often. Respond to their ?s with ?s. I also shared their work with others often. We all seek validation
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A5) I always encourage my Ss. Everyone has something to offer. #sstlap
  • MrRoughton Jun 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6) They moved at wildly different speeds from one another. Hard to keep up with all their varying levels of progress. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A6) Imagine some Ps & admins might ? Ss doing something outside the norm or that isn't directly tied to standards/curric. #sstlap
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Q6: The most challenging part is making the commitment to make time for it, but once you do, you will see the benefits for students. #sstlap
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A6 standardized tests, timing with other teachers, having Ss learn to rely on themselves, question, and not just "do" school #sstlap
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Notice when they do amazing things and then tell them. #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    #sstlap A6: keeping the enthusiasm high. Helping Ss remain positive. Often times I had to help Ss challenge "no" from other adults.
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Conf Proposals now open for #ccss18. Come to San Diego and tell us about 20% time. https://t.co/qCBTmNJ1t5 #sstlap
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Chris can you tell us more here? They are discouraged from asking questions? #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6) Get creative and find some standards that 20 Time meets. There are some. Pull those out if asked about it. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    7th Question for #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I don't doubt it. I'm just saying that Ps & admins (and other Ts) may look askance which could be a challenge. #sstlap
    In reply to @tracy_zalud
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Several of my Ss said they had been in previous educational experiences where they were discouraged from asking ?s. Made me hurt. #sstlap
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory
  • jshoja Jun 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Jumping in on A6. Time is always a challenge in inquiry-based learning #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Having an authentic audience helps. Had parents judge Vietnam photo recreations https://t.co/E9a2VbHz7E big hit #sstlap
    • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      A6 standardized tests, timing with other teachers, having Ss learn to rely on themselves, question, and not just "do" school #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Think I will. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Now this is a self-selected subset of Ss who are electing to do private online HS for a variety of reasons. #sstlap
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A6 My Ss are middle schoolers. Keeping focused & organized might be a problem. #sstlap
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    That there is no map. They have to make the map. #sstlap #sethgodin @ThisIsSethsBlog
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Have you read The Death of Why? https://t.co/gPrSLqSNTD #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94, @Mrneilhistory
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    They don't call San Diego America's Finest City for nothing. It's a great town. I did my undergrad there. #sstlap
    In reply to @teachcaudill
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A7) I like seeing what Ss come up with. If given some freedom, they will surprise you. #sstlap
  • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    #sstlap A7: HS Ss haven't had many opportunities to explore their own passion. 😕 Helped me see the importance of releasing control.
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I really like the authentic audience idea. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • CLewis4ed Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q7 I did Genius Hour fully for the 1st time this year & the start was rocky. The "A-Ha" came when I stepped back as they took off. #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Haven't been to the West Coast & seriously need to do it. This is a great reason!! #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    This was really hard for me. I love my locus of control or so my wife says. #sstlap
    • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      #sstlap A7: HS Ss haven't had many opportunities to explore their own passion. 😕 Helped me see the importance of releasing control.
  • jshoja Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    I surveyed junior high students on what they would do if given a "genius hour" and most common answer was study/homework :( #sstlap #Noooo
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Q7: I realized the power of student choice and voice and the effect it has on student empowerment and confidence. #sstlap
  • CHitch94 Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Have you been teaching very long? Wondering if that has changed over the years or pretty constant over time. #sstlap
    • historyhistory4 Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      #sstlap A7: HS Ss haven't had many opportunities to explore their own passion. 😕 Helped me see the importance of releasing control.
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    So, Scott, does power corrupt? :) #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Certainly something you have to work on. #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • MrDaneWest Jun 22 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Have to jump off early! Already have a bunch of tabs I need to save. Have a good night everyone! #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    One of my students converted a college-level non-fiction book into a children's book. https://t.co/zBxU6UI2Cv #sstlap
    • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      A7) I like seeing what Ss come up with. If given some freedom, they will surprise you. #sstlap
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    Yeah that is really hard to hear. It makes me so sad when kids are afraid to ask questions. I love questions. #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    I'm not sure my middle schoolers know what their passion is yet. #sstlap
    In reply to @jshoja
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    8th and final Question for tonight's #sstlap
  • tracy_zalud Jun 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    If you you like Genius Hour, you have to try Shark Tank in the classroom. Brings in the innovation and creativity piece. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Absolutely #sstlap
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Whoa!!! Larson's books aren't the easiest either. #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    Thanks for the recommendation Bill, I haven't read that. #sstlap
    In reply to @classroomtools, @CHitch94
  • historycomics Jun 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    #sstlap
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A8 Admins love Ts with happy students and happy parents. If #geniushour helps you produce that. You're Golden. #sstlap
  • jshoja Jun 22 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    I think it's part of our job as educators to help students discover their passions, especially in middle school #sstlap
    In reply to @jmadlin001
  • teachcaudill Jun 22 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A8) #sstlap & have fun!!! You won't regret it.
  • jmadlin001 Jun 22 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I'm thinking we could use the 20 min. homeroom for genius hour. Maybe pilot it with one grade level next year. #sstlap
  • Mrneilhistory Jun 22 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Get the kids invested early. Make it a thing. It will be messy and it can be incredible. #sstlap
  • scottmpetri Jun 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thanks to @Braz74 for letting me sit in the big #sstlap chair. Thanks to @burgessdave for building this innovative PLN.
  • CLewis4ed Jun 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A8 Jump in & don't be afraid to make mistakes. #sstlap #geniushour
    In reply to @scottmpetri
  • classroomtools Jun 22 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    You didn't ask me Chris, but I want to jump in. Over the nearly 40 years I taught, I'd have to say no. Ss never felt in control. #sstlap
    In reply to @CHitch94, @historyhistory4