#XPLAP Archive

Book study chat focusing on Explore Like a Pirate, written by Michael Matera.

Tuesday November 20, 2018
10:00 PM EST

  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #XPLAP please introduce yourself and add a graphic that sums up how you feel right now!
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Hi! Tisha, Tech Integration Specialist and author of #MLMagical! Excited to chat with the #XPLAP crew tonight!
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Carrie Baughcum 6/7/8 Special Education Teacher #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hi #XPLAP! I'm Adam a US HIS Teacher in South Carolina...
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Hey #XPLAP Dave Kolb. 7th Grade Math, Genoa, IL.
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:02 PM EST
    ...and this is how I feel tonight! #xplap
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Jordan Billings 7th grade social studies...recently feeling a huge need to be with the #xplap crew...glad to assemble tonight!
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrhagedorn Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Scott Hagedorn, 5th grade teacher, Lockport, IL #xplap
  • Greg_Moffitt Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hey #XPLAP crew! I’m Greg, an elementary principal from Northern California. I’m reading #XPLAP this week and loving it! Tonight I’m feeling...
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Is this your education spirit animal? ;) #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Hey, Dave! Great to see you! #xplap
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    I feel that way too!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Greg! Happy to see you! #xplap
    In reply to @Greg_Moffitt
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Michael Matera Author of #XPLAP 6th grade teacher and Youtuber! Super tired... Only got 2 hours of sleep last night!
  • jcoswald Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Justin from KS, MS Science feeling quite chill tonight #XPLAP
  • MeehanEDU Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    John from Washington DC. High school instructional coach and eleventh grade English teacher at @OConnellHS. Feeling happy exhausted as we celebrate the start of the Thanksgiving break! #XPlap
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Glad to be here and great to see you as well! #xplap
    In reply to @tishrich
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hi Carrie! Awe....I love this! #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    So glad to have you here tonight Carrie! Thanks for making it to #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • MrsLedford6Eng Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hey #XPLAP I'm Jen, a 6th grade English Teacher from IN
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrhagedorn
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Hey Justin! #xplap
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Glad you made it this week Dave! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture
  • jimmyjt3 Nov 20 @ 10:04 PM EST
    Jimmy from SD. 6th grade math #xplap
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Hey Carrie! Loved the wellplayed episode you and @mrmatera did about side quests...got major hand cramps writing out all of the awesome ideas 💡 #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Yeah Jordan is here! Thanks for making it this week. #Xplap
    In reply to @MrBillingsclass
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Jen!!! Happy to see you, friend! #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    Yeah Scott is here! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrhagedorn
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    So glad you are enjoying #XPLAP Greg... Means a lot. Check out https://t.co/YCH10eLlXN for more info and ways to connect and grow!
    In reply to @Greg_Moffitt
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:05 PM EST
    I try not to miss, it has become a welcome routine for me! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Michael! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Adam Thanks for making it tonight! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Of course!!! Two of my most favorite topics ...together!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    So glad you made it Justin! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Patrick Amel, 4th grade teacher from Oshkosh, WI #XPLAP
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hoping you get some rest soon #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Hi Patrick! #xplap
    In reply to @psamel
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Mine starts tomorrow buddy. Hope all is well in your world. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MeehanEDU, @OConnellHS
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Q1 on #XPLAP is here... Are you? Well you should be. Join in the fun now!
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    LOL!!! I love it! And so happy our ideas connected with you!! 👊🏻💥 #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBillingsclass, @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Yeah @MrsLedford6Eng is here tonight! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @MrsLedford6Eng
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Intro pt2: Feeling Overwhelmed! Trying to get ready for #FETC conference. I have so much to SAY and need to condense! #XPLAP
  • pandacucho Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi #Xplap! I'm Mr. Panda. Teacher librarian living in Vientam. Originally from Venezuela.
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Welcome Jimmy! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jimmyjt3
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:07 PM EST
    Hi Tisha! #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Oh hey, Jon Spike, Tech Dude from Wisconsin - gonna try to get in on the #XPLAP action tonight!
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    From the sounds of it I'm glad YOU'RE here! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera, @HeckAwesome
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    A1: Well I happen to have a passion for cooking too! I love adding bitmojis! They are so much fun! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    So glad you tuned in... It is always fun chatting #Gamification with people on #WellPlayed #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBillingsclass, @HeckAwesome
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hard night last night... I will be going to bed right after this chat! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Jon!!! Always a good time when you come to the party! Great to see you, my friend! #xplap
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:08 PM EST
    Hey friend! #XPLAP
    In reply to @psamel
  • MrRoughton Nov 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1) Layouts with boxes help but themed fonts help even more. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Me too... I will get to bed right after this chat! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrBillingsclass
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Hi! Holly Swartz, Digital Integration Specialist from Northern Indiana. #XPLAP
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    Great to be here! Looking forward to a... dare I say... magical chat? #MLmagical #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:09 PM EST
    A1: Making it accessible is always my first goal. Adding visual can activate prior knowledge before they answer a question or aide in information anchored with an image or color #XPLAP
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Josh Stock, 6th grade ELA teacher from Olathe, KS. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Always love when @Mr_JSpike makes it to #XPLAP
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike, @Mr_JSpike
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hey! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hey Josh!!! Great to see you, my friend!! #xplap
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    @HeckAwesome I am uploading the Idea Floods from 2 of my 4th grade classes this weekend! #XPLAP
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    A1 - I've been putting a GIF of the villain from our game on all of my digital handouts and remind the students that Supreme Overlord Soved is watching... #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:10 PM EST
    Hey Holly is here tonight! #XPLAP just leveled up!
    In reply to @HSwartz25
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Welcome Josh! #XPLAP
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Ha! Love it, Jon! #xplap
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike
  • IamEricNichols Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: Nothing wrong with having them imagine a bit. TALK IT UP pre handout. Let the imagine the journey first. Nothing more powerful than the human mind! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • jcoswald Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 font, format, and function for the docs, a pleasing color and font type with the format being kid friendly and welcoming and the function of the docs being different with each unit but similar with structure to build scaffolding #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    Hey Eric! How are you?! #xplap
    In reply to @IamEricNichols, @mrmatera
  • Greg_Moffitt Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1: A google doc is always better with a Bitmoji or cartoon...especially when it’s on a Faculty Meeting Agenda. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 This is an area I am always looking to improve. I try to keep it simple and have clean fonts and directions. Looking to improve! #XPLAP
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 Memes are good way to make things visually appealing. It's also good to give the students some freedom to spruce things up. #XPLAP
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:11 PM EST
    A1 I have started to use bitmojis this year. I have a different one for each class. This is one of them for my google classroom. #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Awesome!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Awesome! I found that you can put a gif in a Google Sites header. Looks fantastic! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike
  • elena_SF_CA Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hi -Elena, 5th gr teacher, stopping by to say hello, but I too only got 2 hours of sleep last night! #XPLAP
    • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:03 PM EST
      Michael Matera Author of #XPLAP 6th grade teacher and Youtuber! Super tired... Only got 2 hours of sleep last night!
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    I always dislike when I miss this chat. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MeehanEDU Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1. Color and icons, courtesy of the @nounproject. Visual displays spark curiosity and excitement! Clear and easy to read icon-driven UI turn tired handouts into interactive dashboards. #XPlap
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    Hi Carrie! #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @mrmatera
  • misstizzy Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
    A1: adding colorful graphics to illustrate the point #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    They are so much fun! Can't get enough! Did you know you can add bitmoji pals in text messages too on iphone...just a fun a little thing I just discovered! #xplap
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    Similar visual structure and routine can be a great support for all learners #XPLAP
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1: I love incorporating Bitmojis. #xplap
  • mrhagedorn Nov 20 @ 10:13 PM EST
    A1: I don't really do that to any worksheets but maybe I should should now? Instead my wife and I just had a whole discussion of how I could put little images of myself in random places on my game website - great way to hide secret side quests. So that's good! #XPLAP
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1 I tend to add Bitmojis to things or of course a Star Wars graphic here or there doesn't hurt. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1: I often think though the look of things so that they look more official and real for the students. They love it! #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    Love @nounproject! #xplap
    In reply to @MeehanEDU, @nounproject, @nounproject
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1- I like to add color where I can to highlight important information. Likewise I also like to pick effective font #xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1: Bitmojis, gifs, memes, bright colors are all tools for thw toolbox! #XPLAP
  • jimmyjt3 Nov 20 @ 10:14 PM EST
    A1: I have to admit I’m bad terrible at this...sometimes it’s hard to spruce up Math #noexcusestho #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1 Here is an example pic of my Boss Fight Sheet... #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    Love the idea! Hype is a powerful tool #XPLAP
    In reply to @IamEricNichols
  • pandacucho Nov 20 @ 10:15 PM EST
    A1 - Meme it up! I used a lot of memes or pop culture references. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    Q2 has just hit the #XPLAP airwaves... Have fun with this one!
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    BIG fan of your spider web charts to track growth and skill sets! Using it as a rubric for writing is SLICK! #XPLAP
    • MeehanEDU Nov 20 @ 10:12 PM EST
      A1. Color and icons, courtesy of the @nounproject. Visual displays spark curiosity and excitement! Clear and easy to read icon-driven UI turn tired handouts into interactive dashboards. #XPlap
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    I love these boards! Always impressed with what you do #xplap
    In reply to @MeehanEDU, @nounproject
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:16 PM EST
    A1: I also try to be consistent. I have the same intro slides at the beginning of the hour all quarter. I also try to use the same fonts on most of the assignments in a unit. #xplap
  • IamEricNichols Nov 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Gotta go #XPLAP crew. Packing for 11 hour road trip! Have a great Thanksgiving!
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    Here is an example of one of my bosses that my kiddos faced today. They did well and defeated him. They were so excited! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • SuperEvansMath Nov 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    I’m curious about aspects of all of them? Is there somewhere where I can read about them? #xplap
    In reply to @MeehanEDU, @nounproject
  • MrRoughton Nov 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2) My latest room makeover was a huge success. LED candles rule. https://t.co/yfNYijPKB8 #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:17 PM EST
    A2 I have a timeline that runs the entire perimeter of my classroom. From 1750 to 2010. There is a break caused by the only window at exactly 1877 (when S1 ends). It is great for pointing out flow of concepts! #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2:So much power in letting the students and their work create the space #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Take care buddy. I hope you are packing some games to play with the fam! #XPLAP
    In reply to @IamEricNichols
  • misstizzy Nov 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    A2: Asked for student feedback. With their suggestions we rearranged furniture, purchased comfortable seating and created different area for students to work. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    I love LED Candles. They are total game changers in the classroom! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrRoughton
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:18 PM EST
    Simple touch but wonderful support for all learners. Smart! #XPLAP
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • KristinHerrick Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A1: I like to choose a font that's a little different than the standard Times/Arial, but still very normal looking. Spacing is also super important as is using boxes and shading to emphasize certain things - kind of how they do on restaurant menus. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: So important! I talk a lot about it in #MLmagical! The use of color can make a big difference in how a room feels! I loved having my coffee bar to help the space feel more inviting. For some kids it's the only place that feels like home, so make them feel welcome. #xplap
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2 I have a legacy wall this year, thanks for the great idea @mrmatera . I also have a public leaderboard in my room for my game. I would like to add more bits and pieces here and there, but am still looking for ideas/time. #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Save travels, Eric! #xplap
    In reply to @IamEricNichols
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2 I have flexible seating in my room as well as tables of different heights for sitting, standing, and floor. Still would like to get more game atmosphere into my classroom. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    A2: I painted one wall a fun blue, I made a Legacy Wall that I have a youtube video about here: https://t.co/cZ0ntnyTgI Students loved these changes... #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:19 PM EST
    Sweet! Here is one of the bosses I am trying on for size... It is a work in progress ;) #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • jcoswald Nov 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2 seating assignments change constantly for different purposes labs, think pair shares and other Kagan strategies. Going to try the legacy wall after the break thanks for the idea @mrmatera #XPLAP
  • JacyNoelle Nov 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Hi, 7th and 8th grade ELA teacher in Alabama here. #XPLAP Glad to be celebrating Thanksgiving this week with some much needed time off. Glad to be here even if I’m a bit late!
  • elena_SF_CA Nov 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A1: I’ve been adding “rough draft” templates for things like “Lab Reports” that block out boxes for the students to add illustrations or comics that explain, etc. Small blocked empty spaces may not be what you meant, but they’re surprisingly inviting & nonthreatening. #XPLAP
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    A2- I think the biggest change that I am looking into is changing up some of my walls to include a legacy wall! I start3d one but I really need to expand it and think about what I should put on it #xplap #legacywall
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:20 PM EST
    Whaaaaa???!!! I did not know this, I must check this out immediately. #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    I find that simple game related visuals can help with that or making sidequest physically interactive also adds to my theme #XPLAP
    In reply to @psamel
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 We arranged the room to look like the cabin of an airplane and then simulated a crash landing on an island for the intro to our @Minecraft summer school course. Good times! #XPLAP
  • MeehanEDU Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2. These days I’m a floating teacher without a classroom of my own. But at my previous school, we turned A Christmas Carol into a winter wonderland, and transformed a ho-hum study of George Orwell into an all-out communist barnyard takeover! #XPlap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2 Oh! I have also created a "Hall of Heroes". Students that earn Rank 1 can make their own Superhero Logo. It is a couple minutes into this youtube VLOG. #XPLAP https://t.co/CKgcSvUbG1
  • misstizzy Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    A2: Had our maintenance dept make removable whiteboard tabletops for collaboration. https://t.co/64GLbHOqEp #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:21 PM EST
    Totally, I like to do that too! Can create some great designs in Canva and make various sizes. #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @psamel
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    Your kiddos are going to love it! Get started and I promise you wont look back. That is unless you are looking at the Legacy wall! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    That's awesome! #xplap
    In reply to @misstizzy
  • mrhagedorn Nov 20 @ 10:22 PM EST
    A2: I have player avatars that go all the way across the top of my back whiteboard. Students are proud of the avatars and I'll often add XP directly to them if I don't have time to add get to my computer. Visitors are always curious about the avatars. #xplap
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    I also decided to try that out this year! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture, @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    Q3 is here... Share out your ideas and resources now! #XPLAP
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A2 My room is my backpack this year BUT it is a COOL Star Wars backpack. So I guess I bring my game wherever I go. #xplap
  • KristinHerrick Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    I added tons of "greenery" this year and tried to style things as if it were my own home - lots of neutral tones and light blues. I also have tried to arrange things in a cozy way with different areas for students to work depending on their needs. #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    I saw your Jabba the Hutt sidequest poster. It made me smile! I loved the look and description! #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @psamel
  • JacyNoelle Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A1 I like white space, so I try not to use TOO many graphics on my handouts. I love using different colors to organize google docs and provide scaffolding. Bitmojis are always fun though! #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    LOVE physical avatars too!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrhagedorn
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:23 PM EST
    A3: @canva is my go to! Love it! Use it on the daily! #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    In our Boss Fights, if students defeat the boss they get a Primary Source that they can put on the timeline too! #Xplap
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • SuperEvansMath Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    I’d love to talk to you more about sprucing up Math. Let’s trade notes! #xplap
    In reply to @jimmyjt3
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    I wanted to get some standing desks for my room this year, but couldn't make it happen. Might have to improvise. #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich, @HeckAwesome, @psamel
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    Awesome!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike, @Minecraft
  • Mr_JSpike Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3 Oh goodness, so many different ones. I love https://t.co/czeQpZmta6 for cutout images, https://t.co/qrO1ruYRWr for graphics, Google Drawings for putting it all together, and https://t.co/SPvMUU82AU for making custom GIFs! #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    I have a Mideval change coming but for now I have found that a light change changes the mood for my #NaNoWriMo writers! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:24 PM EST
    A3: My go to is Canva, Pages for Mac, and Pixelmator. All great design tools. #XPLAP
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    I used bed risers for one of my tables and I have gel mats that the students can stand on. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture, @tishrich, @HeckAwesome
  • misstizzy Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: I use Google Slides and Draw for almost everything. Canva is another favorite. #xplap
  • Greg_Moffitt Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A2: This used to be a closed off space in our Main Office. Now it’s a space to gather and display messages and student work that matter. #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3: I love @canva for my graphics! #xplap
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    I just change the bitmoji and save it each time. Then I can have one for each class or any number of other things. #XPLAP
    In reply to @SuperEvansMath
  • MrRoughton Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A4) Powerpoint for all my handouts. Adobe Premiere and After Effects for all my videos. Footagecrate for things I couldn't ever make myself. #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:25 PM EST
    A3 I really like https://t.co/6HXGb5f4Q5. Allows me to create transparencies. Also a LOT of options. Can add frames, add effects, create gifs... It is a rabbit hole! #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Haven't heard of https://t.co/SLy5iNarIc. Gonna have to check it out! #xplap
    In reply to @Mr_JSpike
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    THANK YOU!!! I can’t wait to vlog about it and another new one i just released. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @psamel
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:26 PM EST
    Agreed! I have replaced most of my desks with couches and comfy chairs. I even have a few treadmill desks for students #xplap
    In reply to @tishrich
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A2: So far we've transformed the room into an airplane for a flight to Tibet and Advanced Base Camp on Mt. Everest. I also love my chalkboard cabinets. #xplap
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3: my go tos are the noun project and Etsy...found a great package of images to go with my theme. Worth every penny. #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Your classroom is amazing, Josh! Love what you create! #xplap
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    A3 My current go to is Google Drawings. I haven't tried @canva yet, but @Miss_Harter uses it a lot. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Let me throw this out... I like the idea of thinglink but don't want to pay... Any suggestions? #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    You must go try it now... It is so good! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Math2TheFuture, @canva, @Miss_Harter
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:27 PM EST
    Great idea to find things on Etsy! Going to need to do some exploring! #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3 I use @canva, anything in the @GoogleForEdu. #XPLAP
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    I loved this! The time delayed thing you posted was awesome #xplap
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    ✨Win a #BreakoutEDU kit (w/ full platform access) & a #MLmagical book!✨ #MLmagical shirts for sale for a limited time! Buy a shirt between 11/18 & 12/2 & you will be entered to win this ✨MAGICAL✨ combo! 👇🏻 https://t.co/mj86O4O4Ih #tlap #xplap #games4ed #edchat #runlap
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Totally!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @KristinHerrick
  • Greg_Moffitt Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3: @Canva, @WordSwagApp, and @PicCollage are some of my favorite apps to create visuals - and, of course, @Bitmoji! #XPLAP
  • mrhagedorn Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3: Pages for Mac, PicCollage for iPad. Those are my go-to apps. The students used FlipGrid to create their avatars this year. #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    Mine is Velcro! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrhagedorn
  • MeehanEDU Nov 20 @ 10:28 PM EST
    A3. Google Slides, all the way! @nounproject and @PexelsPhotos are a match made in heaven. And a quick re-skin of existing games (like @2RoomsAndABoom or @Wizards_DnD!) sparks IMMEDIATE interest and buy-in #XPlap
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Well, when you put it that way. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera, @canva, @Miss_Harter
  • sebasalik Nov 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    Hello #xplap! Susan Basalik, music teacher from PA. Celebrating Thanksgiving break and the beginning of winter concert season with my students!
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • jcoswald Nov 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3 My toolbox includes my own amateur photography, student creations of items or models, and nature #XPLAP
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A3: I love Canva for graphics. #xplap
  • JacyNoelle Nov 20 @ 10:29 PM EST
    A2: We’ve gotten a bit of press lately for our school transformation @ParksideJrHigh My coworker @slytherintomath and I turned our hallway into Hogwarts. #XPLAP
  • psamel Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3 I don't really have a go-to for this. It depends what I'm after. Google slides is a good all around tool. MTGCardsmith for Items. Lots of good photo apps for memes, filters, and effects like aviary, photofox, and waterlogue. Paper app is nice. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Thanks everyone for joining in #XPLAP please check out my Youtube Channel and subscribe and see some great weekly content! https://t.co/SQcOmINGTv #TLAP #iledchat #edchat
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Wow! This is amazing, Jacy!!! Who wouldn't want to be a student in your class! #xplap
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Love it!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @jcoswald
  • elena_SF_CA Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    A3: I’m just going to be completely honest here & admit I love @TpTdotcom for cool Bulletin Board ideas or amazing fonts. (Please don’t judge🤷🏼‍♀️.) #XPLAP
  • teachlikeaninja Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    Thanks! One of my students showed me that and now I have students do their own time lapse videos for different projects they are working on. Last week I had kids create time lapse videos of them creating stop motion videos. It was cool to have the combination of videos. #xplap
    In reply to @MrBillingsclass
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:30 PM EST
    This is Awesome!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @JacyNoelle, @ParksideJrHigh, @slytherintomath
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Thanks for a great chat @mrmatera and crew! Have a very happy Thanksgiving, friends!!!! #xplap
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Hey all... Check out @mrmatera and me talk about Gratitude this week! #XPLAP https://t.co/O6mvQm7ZRK
  • mrmatera - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Off to bed I go... Thanks everyone for joining #XPLAP this week. Next week is another in our Engagment Series! Stay tuned!
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:31 PM EST
    Wow! That's awesome! Thanks for the share! #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome Nov 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Thanks for another great chat! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • KristinHerrick Nov 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    A3: Primarily I use Google Slides, but I'll also go to Adobe Spark at times depending on what I'm wanting to do. I've gotta say I'm a big fan of markers too though. #xplap
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    WOW!! I don't think my school would let me turn the hallway into the Millennium Falcon but now it is on a dream list!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @JacyNoelle, @ParksideJrHigh, @slytherintomath
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:32 PM EST
    Can confirm...great episode! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @mrmatera
  • JacyNoelle Nov 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    A3 Adobe Illustrator for creating logos or vector graphics if I need to be able to resize them. Adobe Spark, Canva or Piktochart for easy posters and other visuals. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    "Never tell me the Odds" (that it will happen).... #XPLAP
    In reply to @HSwartz25, @JacyNoelle, @ParksideJrHigh, @slytherintomath
  • MrPowley Nov 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Go to Bed @mrmatera! Great chat! #XPLAP
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:33 PM EST
    Thanks for putting this all together! Have a great week!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • sebasalik Nov 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    #xplap To add visual appeal to Docs I love using: Funky fonts Bitmojis that give suggestions or directions
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    A3- I have tried a few programs like Canva, google slides, and publisher for posters and other class decor. For my class items I have a magic the gathering card creator program that I can insert images into...I have also looked at adobe photoshop but layering is tough #xplap
  • Robot_Colleen Nov 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    I love #adobespark for making visuals! It’s easy enough for students to use as well. #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator Nov 20 @ 10:34 PM EST
    Wow!!! Absolutely amazing!!! #xplap
    In reply to @JacyNoelle
  • jcoswald Nov 20 @ 10:35 PM EST
    Thanks for another great weekly #xplap chat! Enjoy your Thanksgiving
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:36 PM EST
    I am watching harry potter right now! #xplap
    In reply to @JacyNoelle, @ParksideJrHigh, @slytherintomath
  • MarianaGSerrato Nov 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Got sidetracked making tweaks to my Boss Battles and now #xplap is over :( Putting an alarm for next time https://t.co/E982miRZSH
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    Thank you for a great chat, rest up and see you next week #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • Robot_Colleen Nov 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    A3 I love #adobespark for visuals! It’s easy enough for students to use too. #Typorama is another good one. It’s a fun app with a ton of options. #xplap
  • MrBillingsclass Nov 20 @ 10:38 PM EST
    That’s awesome! #xplap
    In reply to @teachlikeaninja
  • Math2TheFuture Nov 20 @ 10:39 PM EST
    Great chat tonight! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! #XPLAP
  • elena_SF_CA Nov 20 @ 10:41 PM EST
    Ooops: #XPLAP Meant to share this during the chat! Forgot the #!
  • HSwartz25 Nov 20 @ 10:42 PM EST
    #xplap @mrmatera Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You for another great chat!