#tynkerchat Archive

The mission of #TynkerChat: Are we adequately preparing students for an unknown future? Can we, through community and sharing, make this unknown “known?” Let us lift up the conversation about making sure that when our students enter the workforce- they have the skills to thrive. #TynkerChat will be held every Monday, starting March 13th.

Monday May 29, 2017
7:00 PM EDT

mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:03 PM EDT

We'll be using the typical Q & A format! Join the conversation! This week is about 'Summer Learning Opportunities for Students' #tynkerchat
MrsA1stGrade May 29 @ 7:03 PM EDT

Beth Austin Gurnee, IL #tynkerchat
Teacher_AWebb May 29 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Amber from MI, I'll be in and out tonight! #Tynkerchat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Sue from Marblehead Ohio #tynkerchat
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Q1 During the summer months, what skills should students be developing? #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Disagree - no subject area should be taught in isolation. Kids need to make connections and see the application. #tynkerchat
Teacher_AWebb May 29 @ 7:06 PM EDT

A1: Problem solving, collaboration, play and innovative thinking #Tynkerchat
srvef_Imagineer May 29 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1: Anything that helps students avoid the #Summerslide and allows them to explore their interests. #Tynkerchat
MrsA1stGrade May 29 @ 7:07 PM EDT

A1: Definitely perseverance. We need to make sure kids are being challenged. #TynkerChat
MrsA1stGrade May 29 @ 7:11 PM EDT

A1: Also hoping to host a few neighborhood coding sessions for those kids who don't have access to technology at home. #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Using the https://t.co/sAs9QeBnlf Algebra program that connects algebra and app creation -Ss are very engaged #tynkerchat
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Q2 What are the most effective enrichment learning models? #TynkerChat
MrsA1stGrade May 29 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A2: Activités that involve STEM throughout the curriculum. Coding also needs to be incorporated not isolated #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:16 PM EDT

I have done some of the Drone coding with Tynker as part of technology class - but could easily integrate into Math. #tynkerchat
Teacher_AWebb May 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A2: Play based, hands-on, experiential #Tynkerchat
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

There is so much math in this. Measuring turns and speed and estimating distances. Love it!! #tynkerchat
In reply to @Hartmantech58
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Have you tried the Tynker Hour of Code where you make the solar system - shows the orbital paths? #tynkerchat
In reply to @pcteachershs
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Q3 Why do parents value summer enrichment? #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

Our PE teacher used Makey Makey and Scratch to make a DDR game for her class - we are going to have the kids remix the code nex #tynkerchat
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

I absolutely agree that students should be given time to apply their learning! That's the fund part anyways!! #tynkerchat
In reply to @Hartmantech58
Teacher_AWebb May 29 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A3: Keeps child's mind engaged and wondering, learning and making connections #Tynkerchat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:19 PM EDT

We were working on ratios last week - 100% speed for 5 seconds = 200% speed for? #tynkerchat
In reply to @mrsbrear
VisionsByVicky - Moderator May 29 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A3: It helps prevent what I call the "I'm bored" syndrome. :) #Tynkerchat
MrsA1stGrade May 29 @ 7:19 PM EDT

A3: Parents know that it keeps their kids engaged and stimulated. It also gives their kids a sense of accomplishment #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:21 PM EDT

I agree - also helps with the "I can't" syndrome as well - self confidence and collaboration grows #tynkerchat
In reply to @VisionsByVicky
npf007 May 29 @ 7:22 PM EDT

A1: During summer, Ss should learn skills not usually being taught in their formal curriculum. #TynkerChat
In reply to @mrsbrear
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:23 PM EDT

At the Ohio Tech conference - one of the vendors used an ozobot to do Script Ohio with the OSU fight in the background - cute #tynkerchat
In reply to @Teacher_AWebb, @OZOBOT
npf007 May 29 @ 7:24 PM EDT

A2: User-Centered Development is a nice learning model especially when it comes to coding. #TynkerChat
In reply to @mrsbrear
mrsbrear May 29 @ 7:24 PM EDT

Q4 Why should public schools offer enrichment? #TynkerChat
Hartmantech58 May 29 @ 7:25 PM EDT

I teach middle school & I found that if I teach the kids, then the teachers get interested & the kids teach them. Sneaky but... #tynkerchat
In reply to @MrsA1stGrade
npf007 May 29 @ 7:25 PM EDT

summer break is definitely a good opportunity for Ss to learn something new that entails a very long focused period of time. #TynkerChat
In reply to @mrsbrear, @Hartmantech58
MrTowse May 29 @ 7:26 PM EDT

or developing further an emerging skill set...? #tynkerchat Particularly if those skills are not mutually exclusive...IMO
In reply to @npf007, @mrsbrear