#sschat Archive

#sschat is a network of educators, resources, and ideas that started on Twitter, but has expanded to Facebook, an annual NCSS unconference, and more. Join us to chat asynchronously on Twitter or Facebook, or chat with us live on Mondays from 7-8pm EST.

Monday July 17, 2017
7:00 PM EDT

  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #sschat, everyone! I am thrilled to be hosting tonight. I am a SS lead leader in Upstate NY. Please introduce yourself!
  • participatechat Jul 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #sschat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/73iQwRcttl
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Bruce moving back to 8th grade in NC #sschat
  • AddOn_History Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    New! Fur trade and colonization game your students will love https://t.co/icTBV6D5Ds #edchat #gbl #sschat #gblchat #tlap #socialstudies
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hi, I'm Joe and I'm the 6-12 instructional ldr for SS in my district #sschat
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    I am Kellie Smith. I teach 8th grade Am Hist in the Kansas City area #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Good evening #sschat -- Andrew (gr.8 SocSt in MA) checking in from my self-constructed deck gazebo
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Andrew, APUSH and ESOL US, Silver Spring, MD Interests: pbl, gamified class, Google, restorative justice #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Kent Willmann social studies methods instructor CU-Boulder 35+ years classroom teacher #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hello Kris and #sschat ters. Joanne from Missouri 7th grade world and 11th grade modern global issues.
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    I am a 5th grade Social Studies teacher in Kentucky. This will be my first twitter chat! #excited #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
    Hi all. TJ Warsnak from Newton KS. I teach HS History and Econ. #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Jennifer in Texas. 11th USH and 9-12 social studies inclusion #sschat
  • CHitch94 - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Getting ready to turn in as it's almost 1am here but wanted to share pics I thought fellow #sschat Ts would appreciate.
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hey Bruce, welcome back to gr.8! #sschat
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • kylelaurie Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Steve Holmes Tech Integrator from Canandaigua, NY and wannabe ss teacher. @kris_vanduyne is one of my favs! #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hi TJ! Great to have you join us tonight! #sschat
    • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:01 PM EDT
      Hi all. TJ Warsnak from Newton KS. I teach HS History and Econ. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hi Kellie! Great to see you here. #sschat
    In reply to @ksmith_histed
  • MrsHugginsClass Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Destiny from TX first year teaching TX history #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Awwww....Thanks! So happy you are here tonight! #sschat
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! Shyra, 6-8th grade social studies teacher ( from CA, but in Jamaica right now) #sschat
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Brian 6-8 Social studies, Milwaukee #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Brian with the strong GIF game tonight! #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Mary-Owen from Tennessee. 7th grade world history and taking a break from #gradschool homework for #sschat.
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    We won't slam the door on you -- promise! #sschat
    In reply to @MrMacsClass11
  • johnsonmaryj Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Hello #sschat, from Mary in Colorado! One answer to today's questions - primary sources!
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Enjoy your trip, Chris! Love the pictures; Germany is on my travel wish list! #sschat
    In reply to @CHitch94
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    #sschat Lauren Brown, 8th grade US history teacher & blogger at https://t.co/NItktmKGpE
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Hi all! My name is Matt and I'm a social studies teacher from Pennsylvania! Excited to chat with you all tonight! :) #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    my daughter is the biggest Stitch fan #sschat
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    My MUCH better half in our co-teaching pair - her first twitter chat! #sschat
    • webb4mrs Jul 17 @ 7:02 PM EDT
      Kim Webb-special educator- Kris' other half
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Matt Asst. Supt for Instruction #sschat #Canandaiguaproud #Gobraves
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Hi Matt! I just drove through your fine state yesterday! Glad you are here! #sschat
    • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
      Hi all! My name is Matt and I'm a social studies teacher from Pennsylvania! Excited to chat with you all tonight! :) #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Welcome, Andrew! Glad you're here! I'm also interested in #pbl and gamification. #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Wow! Thanks, Boss! Question #1 will be up soon #sschat
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Matt Doran, Social Studies Coordinator, Columbus, OH #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    #sschat should be grad school homework!
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Q1: What does differentiation mean to you? #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Primary sources are such a great way to engage students in new topics! Great point #sschat
    • johnsonmaryj Jul 17 @ 7:04 PM EDT
      Hello #sschat, from Mary in Colorado! One answer to today's questions - primary sources!
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Welcome, Matt! #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hey, Steve! Always glad to see another Holmes to #sschat!
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @kris_vanduyne
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    Hello everyone! Jack, from NJ. 8th Grade USH #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    #sschat is always open & welcoming to admins!!
    In reply to @CCSDInstruction
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    My goal is to get to count it for PD credit! #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:06 PM EDT
    A1: Differentiation can be done by content, process, or product (or culturally as well). Many different ways to skin a cat! #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    He's pretty adorable #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Question #1 is up! Let's get started #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1 #Differentiatedinstruction means to me: 1 of the hardest things to do well in tchg. Found https://t.co/r8G1q23afi for help. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    I think #sschat has a new advertising slogan:
    • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
      #sschat should be grad school homework!
      In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • cheffernan75 Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    What has inspired me this week - a #worldgeochat post via @jmgarner2003 https://t.co/YVJ41JOND3 #sschat #edchat #worldgeochat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    jeff keller, winchester VA. I teacher Honors World Hist. I and ESOL & Special Education Incl. World History I #sschat
  • MrsHugginsClass Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    Keep hearing about gamification... need to learn more! #sschat
    • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:05 PM EDT
      Welcome, Andrew! Glad you're here! I'm also interested in #pbl and gamification. #sschat
      In reply to @MrKoz31
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1: Finding the cross section of the appropriate challenge, the correct method of instruction & and the path for genuine success #sschat
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1: Differentiation is not necessarily personalization, but it is tailoring instruction to meet Ss needs & interests #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1: making the learning goals meet the S at all levels #sschat
  • kararedknight Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1: differentiation means meeting my students just above their skill level and changing them to improve. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    He is one of the best for sure (plus Matt was a SS teacher in his past life!) #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A1 - We promised to educate them all. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    YAY! We're starting #sschat with at least 1 honest answer
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Thanks Andrew! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    This is a great point. We need to be clear what KIND of differentiation we are talking about, don't we? #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Oooh keep us updated! I'd love a year-long gamification class....that might be my post-grad project. #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1. Providing students with learning opportunities and choices that meet their need their individuals needs. #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1 For me differentiation means lesson/materials are accessible and challenging to every S. That each S has an opportunity to learn #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    Q1: Differentiation is for all students and not just students who are struggling or gifted. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1 Differentiation is meeting your Ss where they are & moving forward from there. Requires a range of resources,tools,strategies. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    #gamification is the topic of our August 28 #sschat -- I promise!
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A1 differentiation means making content available to students who may be at varying levels #sschat
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 Differentiation means reaching all students in a way that meets their needs and learning style #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Yes! Dr. Jeff Linn (awesome!) taught me how to differentiate yrs ago - I was very nervous to have kids w/ different tasks #sschat
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Hi Kris! Appreciate the Pennsylvania praise! Thanks for hosting! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 Meeting students where they are and challenging them. #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A1 Differentiation to me means identifying & setting learning goals & objectives specifically with/for each student. #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    Great point! Holding students to high expectations makes them accountable and allows them to set goals. #sschat
    • kararedknight Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
      A1: differentiation means meeting my students just above their skill level and changing them to improve. #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    As communities become more economically diverse, differentiation is becoming increasingly vital to helping close the opportunity gap #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    A1 - Each kid is an individual so...... #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Or die trying, right? #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Yes! Respectful tasks for ALL students in the classroom. In 8th gr I had general intro lesson & then diff tasks for 3 tiers of Ss. #sschat
    • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:07 PM EDT
      A1: Finding the cross section of the appropriate challenge, the correct method of instruction & and the path for genuine success #sschat
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Jamie, superintendent of the Canandaigua City School District. #CanandaiguaProud #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    ...training, modeling, mentoring, guided adjustment, administrative support, more things I haven't thought of yet #sschat
    • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
      A1 Differentiation is meeting your Ss where they are & moving forward from there. Requires a range of resources,tools,strategies. #sschat
  • MrsHugginsClass Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1: differentiating is meeting the ss where they are and pushing them to the next level making them more successful. #sschat
  • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1 Differentiation requires a thoughful and purposeful approach, rooted in knowing your students. Student driven, data informed. #sschat
  • kylelaurie Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    A1: My experience is that differentiation is not easy, nor is it intrinsic. We can't just say it is important. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Thank you!!! #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Differentiation happens all the time, just not all at once! #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Do you assign them the tier? Or do they self select? #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
    Great point ! #sschat
    • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Differentiation is for all students and not just students who are struggling or gifted. #sschat
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Q#2: How do you implement vocabulary activities in the classroom? #sschat
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 I think it also means we may need to broaden our "bag of tools and tricks" even if it means we're out of our comfort zone #sschat
  • RivkaSeligson Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1: We first need to honestly care about each student before trying to help. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    True story - my 1st time differentiating a lesson - my dir of PD came in the classroom to help b/c I was so nervous. #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Yes! Differentiation is more than talking about it. #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 - differentiation is challenging each individual student at their level. Constant student empowerment & curiosity! #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A2: Quizlet Live should be mandatory. Better than Kahoot in my opinion because kids need to collaborate. Try it ASAP!! #sschat
    In reply to @USHistoryIdeas, @kris_vanduyne
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    A1 Differentiation = finding ways to learn that work for each student. We're all individuals; I can't expect 35 of the same product. #sschat
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A1: Individualizing and personalizing learning with varied routes to help students achieve the objective #sschat
  • hoffmanteambret Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    At what point does a S require modification vs. differentiation? How far does differentiation go? #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    Love this Matt! Once we can get the kids' interested through choice - we have them hooked! #sschat
    • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:08 PM EDT
      A1. Providing students with learning opportunities and choices that meet their need their individuals needs. #sschat
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A2 I usually tell some sort of dramatic story ( I like drama) when beginning a new unit to intro vocab #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    But good for you! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A2: priotizing which vocab to teach and have Ss practicw using. #sschat
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 - vocabulary embedded in authentic documents! Real life application. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 For vocabulary I use Quizlet. My Ss sign up for my classroom acct and can use the vocab lists to study, learn. #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 Depends on the needs/skills Ss have; but I had lots of success getting kids to make XWord puzzles. https://t.co/2PCXVFye4N #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 I love using a self-assessment 1st to get an idea what kids know or connect. Low pressure. Beyond that, I need ideas! #sschat
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2. My friend & I developed the reading/vocab strategy described in this article. Sample activity at end! https://t.co/aIHNulWiYK #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2: I do a Quizlet Live for my warm up every Friday. Sometimes its a list of SAT words, sometimes it's SS words. Kids love it!! #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2: I focused on conceptual words that S's will see all year EX: Economics . #sschat
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 Use hexagonal connections (HT @glennw98 ), use vocab to analyze primary sources, lots a metaphors & analogies tied to pop culture #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2: I include an engager or hook when I introduce new vocabulary to students. For instance, a video, picture, scenario etc. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 I Use primary sources and to discuss vocabulary within context. Please no textbook vocabulary lists... #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    A2 - vocabulary in context and in products #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    That's what I do. Ss can choose, but I might suggest they try something else, either harder or easier. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann, @kris_vanduyne
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    Do you prioritize based on your standards? #sschat
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 vocabulary word wall with images helps keep the terms in their minds #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    I love Brian's comment. Accepting Ss for where they are is so incredibly important. RESPECT! #sschat
  • massignmenthelp Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    How to Write the Best Conclusion Chapter for Dissertation https://t.co/fqDrf1O90N #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • tom_shields Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2-I like word walls and power writing words on a bookmark to pump up quality of writing/speaking #sschat
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Q2 Ss compete with the other hours to come up with as many synonyms for the word as possible. They love it! #sschat
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    It's great to have Ss do a quick write from an image before exploring content in the lesson #sschat
    In reply to @MLteaches5th, @kris_vanduyne
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 For vocab tchg, Coordinate w #ELA teacher. What’s on his list goes in my readings & vice versa. #engchat #ELAchat #sschat #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    A2 I used to also have students play word games. https://t.co/Oh4ypn3DHc #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Awww you guys! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @kylelaurie
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Choose carefully. Identify key terms. Don't overwhelm Ss with long lists or defining assignments. These are ineffective #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • tes_teach Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    This (FREE) #history template has been downloaded 21k+ times for a reason: https://t.co/PA3tuc5fju. 🗺️ #sschat #HistoryTeacher
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Great idea. They love competition. #sschat
    In reply to @ksmith_histed
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Something simple but overlooked is requiring students to use vocab words in their responses words wonders #sschat
  • kararedknight Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A2: require Ss USE the vocab in assessments and assignments #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Real life application creates meaning and helps student to remember the content since they have something to associate it with! #sschat
    In reply to @BravesSupt
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    We go back to school soon...so be prepared for lots of book tweets, #pbl tweets, and just general nerdiness! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @kylelaurie
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    I assigned Ss: sometimes by interest, sometimes by level of ability #sschat
    • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:11 PM EDT
      Do you assign them the tier? Or do they self select? #sschat
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    One of the side quests in my gamified classroom is to have kids create Taboo cards with vocab terms from the unit. Great for review #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Agreed! #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    Great resource. Thanks! #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2 And this year, I plan to encourage Ss to get those vocab in their papers in my class. Extra points will encourage them. #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A2: Teach vocab in context - no defining out of back of book. Concept definition maps can be helpful. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Yes! The competition in teams can get very loud! But, the learning is great! #sschat
    • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:12 PM EDT
      A2: Quizlet Live should be mandatory. Better than Kahoot in my opinion because kids need to collaborate. Try it ASAP!! #sschat
      In reply to @USHistoryIdeas, @kris_vanduyne
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Q#3: What reading strategies assist students in your classroom? #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2 I used to also give Ss short sections from https://t.co/pkmKYM62nl and have them rewrite as author probably intended. #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2 Teach and expect high-level vocabulary. We don't "do group work;" we collaborate, research, and analyze. #sschat
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2: Ss can use academic vocabulary w/ fast turn and talks. Pose a question, have them turn and talk for 30 secs using the word. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    steal ... borrow ... get inspired by .... the line is quite fuzzy in education, right? ;) #sschat
    In reply to @TiRoShaw
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    I think Holmeses are predestined to be nerds. We can't help it. #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @flipping_A_tchr
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    extra points or candy - which is a better motivator? #sschat
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A2. Here is my vocab strategies list. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    Great question, Brett. I modify w/in my tiers. I see both as very similar. 140 characters is not long enough to explain well! #sschat
    • hoffmanteambret Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
      At what point does a S require modification vs. differentiation? How far does differentiation go? #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Does that include Sherlock? #sschat :)
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @kylelaurie, @flipping_A_tchr
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    You sweet summer child. Your break has barely begun! #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @kylelaurie
  • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A3 previewing texts, and definitely turning titles/subheadings into questions #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A2 I also talk about Greek/Latin roots all the time, what prefixes & suffixes mean. Just show that I get overly excited abt words #sschat
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    A3 First having a purpose to reading is key to have better reading results. Love using google docs to annotate a reading section. #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    image interpretation - What image would you include with this passage and why? #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Obviously. He's the most well known of our clan. #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @kylelaurie, @flipping_A_tchr
  • johnsonmaryj Jul 17 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    I, too, like vocab word walls. I also like to have students do their own illustrations. #sschat
    In reply to @shyra7480
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Love this! An on-line subscription to Jr Scholastic includes many dramatization scripts for US and World History. Perfect for 6-8. #sschat
    • shyra7480 Jul 17 @ 7:13 PM EDT
      A2 I usually tell some sort of dramatic story ( I like drama) when beginning a new unit to intro vocab #sschat
  • AssignmentHelpN Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A Simple Guide on How to Design an Effective Case Study https://t.co/AMXIhIlSMV #kyadmin #sschat #DubChat
  • DocsTeach Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Free educator workshop Aug 2 at @TheWWImuseum in KC on our new Remembering #WWI app https://t.co/KS5qTEeKjA @Historypin @KCArchives #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    I use one similar to this https://t.co/WBiXlLo55H (p. 5). #sschat Only prob. can be time it takes. careful selection of terms is key.
    In reply to @HistoryEdMNHS
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Yeah but I still get the feeling like I'm wasting my vacation and school is almost here and I'm a total failure #sschat #breathinginpaperbag
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @kylelaurie
  • kararedknight Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A3: adapted texts, mostly made by me since it's tough to find texts that are the right reading level AND the right cognitive level #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2a: I use concept graphic organizers, giving the S an opportunity to work in their prior knowledge #sschat
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    A2 Word walls, utilizing context clues, metacognitive thinking #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Best part - when the Ss use context clues and figure out a term! #sschat
    • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
      A2 - vocabulary embedded in authentic documents! Real life application. #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Either. I hate both, philosophically, but have been none to cave in to student pressure! #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Summer schedule: Relax the first month; panic the second. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A3 Model model model reading and interacting with texts. Plenty of read alouds #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    https://t.co/NovbmH0d7F Use Kagan strategies and implement cooperative learning to spice up vocabulary! #sschat
  • webb4mrs Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    We give ss writing prompts and include the vocabulary that must me in the paragraph #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    ooh, that's another 3rd rail -- we're really hitting the controversies tonight! #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    KTFD A3 Why did the author choose those words? That sentence or paragraph? What does the author want us to Know Think Feel or Do? #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    I agree, Brian!! #sschat
    • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:14 PM EDT
      A2 I Use primary sources and to discuss vocabulary within context. Please no textbook vocabulary lists... #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3 Yes! I do that too. And when I adapt texts, I try (when I have time) to adapt to different reading levels. #sschat
    In reply to @kararedknight
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Important strategy for any reader to have! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    For reading and writing strategies everything from @PennLitNetwork is gold. 4 lenses of learning #PlainerTruths #MortonBotel #sschat 😀💪
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3 any time I have a 1-2 page reading, we do whole class popcorn (these are juniors) and we discuss. #sschat
  • PFHistory Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Has anyone used snap and read for reading differentiation? New to us this year, and I'd love to hear experiences. #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3: Clozed notes and interactive notebooks are the way to go! Also, highlight and box out important information. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    meh, I can multi-task and do it all at once ;) #sschat
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    A3 a lot of read aloud with primary sources then discussions using vocabulary #sschat
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    A3. SQ3R. You can make a copy of the template here: https://t.co/a41Ms88lMv #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    I have my students fill in when I fall out while reading. They are 5th grade and LOVE it. #sschat
    In reply to @jennphillipstx
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Great idea. Will have to remember this one! #sschat
    In reply to @webb4mrs, @kwillmann
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Modified texts using @Newsela and @ReadWorks #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    My co-teacher @webb4mrs and I add a column asking Ss to tell us how they will remember the term. They are very creative! #sschat
    • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:17 PM EDT
      A2: Teach vocab in context - no defining out of back of book. Concept definition maps can be helpful. #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Modeling is key. Also "Text, Recall and Summary" - read it, write about it, explain it aloud. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    ICYMI here's Q3 of #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    Q3: How do others support Ss in reading primary sources? #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Q#4: If you had to choose one tech tool for your classroom, what would it be? Why? #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    One of these days I'm going to make friends with or teach a Watson. #squadgoals #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    The one thing I worry about with altering text is that students aren't wrestling with it as written, but my interpretation of it. #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    What is this? Can you please provide a link? #sschat
    In reply to @PFHistory
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    I'm really looking forward to A3 ! #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A3 Started using workshop model last year (have a LOT to learn) and involves teaching Ss dif. strategies to understand their reading #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    A3 I plan to preteach a lot of vocab this year. Hard to grasp text when you don't get the words! #sschat
  • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    #sschat
    • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
      A3 Ask students to think like a historian. Model inquiry and research, then ask ask them to generate their own questions
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
    Ss MUST have models. For. Every. Single. Assignment. #sschat
    • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:21 PM EDT
      A3 Model model model reading and interacting with texts. Plenty of read alouds #sschat
  • mytowntutors Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    #Psychology lesson of the day! Day #1: Dead Poet’s Society and a Bucket List! https://t.co/raNZUuVY1u #Psychat #sschat #BackToSchool
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Anyone ever do book clubs w/their Ss? I did them w/my freshmen this year during our WWII unit. #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Other than @gsuite I swear by @weoedu lets you create activities/assessments that are auto graded and even analyzes the data for you #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A4 chalkboard #sschat
  • kylelaurie Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    A4: @Nearpod is a killer app. #sschat
  • WeirMB Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Enjoying following #Sschat re: differentiation -1 benefit of being on a grade level team was we could work together to focus on ind Ss needs
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    What kind of pre-teaching strategies do you use for vocab? I haven't found a way to make that authentic yet. #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I've been spending a lot of time upfronting vocabulary. It went Ok - but it was in the abstract until they encountered it. #sschat
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    I find I have to, if I want to go beyond textbook. I give full credit, e.g. "adapted by Ms. B from blah, blah blah." #sschat I teach 8th g
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A4: Plickers and QR Codes! https://t.co/nIAiWsQqJc #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    Student generated questions are the best! #sschat
    In reply to @CCSDInstruction
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    no but it sounds interesting! #sschat
    In reply to @PFHistory
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
    A3 give students an idea of the purpose of the reading and what they need to focus on (especially for primary sources) #sschat
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A4 Has to be Chromebooks. Virtual field trips, Google Maps, access to primary sources all make history come alive. #SSChat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    This was the one I was going to mention. Like bc I can make interactive. But can't over use it. #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @nearpod
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    I read Number the Stars with my gifted and talented students last year! #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A4: has to be gsuite. Students and I can build almost anything out of it. #sschat
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    I could have done better at it. Maybe provided the term 'in the wild.' #sschat Oh that's fun. Vocabulary in the wild!
    In reply to @cheffernan75
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    I just listened to a podcast where the T discussed the loss of time if we DON'T model. Re-teaching, re-explaining, etc. #sschat
    • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:23 PM EDT
      Modeling is key. Also "Text, Recall and Summary" - read it, write about it, explain it aloud. #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Can I categorize a smart phone as a tech tool? 😬 #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
      Q#4: If you had to choose one tech tool for your classroom, what would it be? Why? #sschat
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Hi Jeff! ** Waving ** please don't out me as a Latin teacher here. #SSChat
    In reply to @jeffery_keller, @cheffernan75
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Can help them develop a love of learning for sure. Had informal book club before and the kids loved it! #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A4: I was a little obsessed w/Google Drawings this past year for making digital posters 🤣 #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    Right. I'm trying to figure out how to deal with that. Vocab in isolation is useless, but without it, they're lost. Catch 22. #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A4 I like to make Google forms. Use as surveys, check in quizzes and lots of other stuff. #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A4: Going to sound old fashioned, but GSuite for sure. Collaborative. And always changing. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Yes! I do not fight the cell phone battle any more. I use it for instruction. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    I hear you, but when I gave my struggling readers a Newsela version of Pericles' Funeral Oration, they got it. It was a moment. #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    I got over that a few months ago, but it was a process #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Google drawings is like the utility knife of Google but no one uses it!!! #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    What resource do you use for virtual field trips? Specific websites? #sschat
    • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
      A4 Has to be Chromebooks. Virtual field trips, Google Maps, access to primary sources all make history come alive. #SSChat
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Have thought the same thing. I do more selections now and help them through it #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    I've tried to have Ss all read the same article (longform & high quality ones) then we write/ reflect in journals. Not books, though #SSchat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    I'm starting a book club with my 7th graders this year! Our first book for September is TOWERS FALLING. #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4 Music #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    I like this - Almost like Ss are interviewing the historical person in the article! #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4 We use Kahoot, Twitter, and Kidblog interchangeably. We would be hard pressed to limit or pick one. Different purposes. #sschat
  • kylelaurie Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4 I also recommend @flipgrid. #sschat
  • cheffernan75 Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    My #worldgeochat buddy @ecasey77 has some vocab teaching ideas. #sschat https://t.co/hivnAlf5c9
    In reply to @jeffery_keller, @42ThinkDeep, @ecasey77
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    A4 Any internet device my students bring. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Q#5: How do you incorporate movement in your classroom? #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    We're BYOD right now and I use phones for everything. Videos, research, @breakoutEDU...game changer. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I figure if @SHEG_Stanford does it, I can too!! What about the actual docs with the old english writing. Make kids read it? I don't. #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep, @SHEG_Stanford
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    What do you do with Google drawings? Example? #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31, @jmarangell
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4 Schoology is a great LMS #sschat
  • madisonteacher Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    The latest Social Studies & Education! https://t.co/rlB4EeEyxb Thanks to @marykienstra @amplifiedu @activehistory #sschat #tlap
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4 Social Media Is An Opportunity - Not A Problem In The Classroom https://t.co/jEfsg3gERj #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I am going to explore this resource. Sounds awesome! #thanks #sschat
    • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
      Google drawings is like the utility knife of Google but no one uses it!!! #sschat
      In reply to @jmarangell
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Google Arts & Culture is amazing. Also Google Street View. I teach Latin so the latter is invaluable. #SSChat
    In reply to @MLteaches5th
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4. Google Classroom - so many possibilities to change pedagogy. #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    @flipping_A_tchr I started small, teaching them to importance of looking for context. https://t.co/31YV0VKlmF #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @42ThinkDeep, @flipping_A_tchr
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I use Padlet to present a variety of texts - including images, videos, quotes, longform. #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @42ThinkDeep
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A4 - Schoology because it organizes all documents, is a communication tool and can embed nearly anything in it. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    I wonder what it would be like to give them the Newsela version and then the nonaugmented version. Hmmmmm... #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I'm excited for it. I think 7th graders will relate to the characters since they are post-9/11 babies, too. #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Yes, @webb4mrs and I go over the questions first to give the kids purpose for their reading #sschat
    • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:26 PM EDT
      A3 give students an idea of the purpose of the reading and what they need to focus on (especially for primary sources) #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4: I am a huge fan of the iPad. So many activities ! #sschat
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    One tech tool would be @gsuite with some type of laptop to run it. I feel like that answer is cheating though. Two tech tools! #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
      Q#4: If you had to choose one tech tool for your classroom, what would it be? Why? #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I promise not to tell anyone... #sschat
    • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
      Hi Jeff! ** Waving ** please don't out me as a Latin teacher here. #SSChat
      In reply to @jeffery_keller, @cheffernan75
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I want a soundproof booth in my room where Ss can record answers w/ speech->text, or audio-record, or just work in relative peace #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:24 PM EDT
      Q#4: If you had to choose one tech tool for your classroom, what would it be? Why? #sschat
  • tom_shields Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A4-G Suite here too. Allows kids to connect,communicate, create & collaborate pretty easily #sschat
  • mdoran2067 Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Learned SQ3R from my Reading teacher in 7th grade. Still works for me. #sschat
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A5 When I taught HS, I had the "stations" move around to the kids. Now I tch 8th & prefer that kids move to stations. #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    I make graphic organizers. MUCH easier than in google docs. You can move stuff around, reshape, create etc. https://t.co/28bNVSmeWz #sschat
    In reply to @USHistoryIdeas, @jmarangell
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    Thank you! Mystery Skype is a great resource as well. #sschat
    In reply to @danibostick
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Look into Nearpod! #sschat
    • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:28 PM EDT
      What resource do you use for virtual field trips? Specific websites? #sschat
      • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:27 PM EDT
        A4 Has to be Chromebooks. Virtual field trips, Google Maps, access to primary sources all make history come alive. #SSChat
        In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    A5 Simulations. EX: Square dancing for our American West unit #sschat
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    A5 Use all the school commons, auditorium, gyms, board room.Then move based on different points of view, varying degrees of opinion #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    A5 We have rolling chairs with desks that maneuver easily for the type of need. Where we don't, we rearrange constantly. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Get over the guilt, or do the process of modifying? #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • teampasch Jul 17 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Brain breaks! I made two dice. One is sound, the other action. Have to love the sight/sound of mooing jumping jacks! #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Google forms is my jam! Using the quizzes features has rocked my edu-world. #sschat
    In reply to @USHistoryIdeas
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A4: I like utilizing the question feature on Google Classroom to debate. For example, who is responsible for the Boston Massacre? #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    The Standford materials are GREAT for all classrooms! Check it out! #sschat
    • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:30 PM EDT
      I figure if @SHEG_Stanford does it, I can too!! What about the actual docs with the old english writing. Make kids read it? I don't. #sschat
      In reply to @42ThinkDeep, @SHEG_Stanford
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A5: Grouping and regrouping. through Jigsaw activities, stations activities, and good ole trash-can ball all work. #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A5: I like doing museum walks when I can #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A5 - Human issue continuums - line up by belief and then group in thirds. Must stand and report best thing another student says. #sschat
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Wasn't familiar w/ that! Seems awesome. I'm having a few experts (authors, activists, etc) Skype in this year. New to me. #SSChat
    In reply to @MLteaches5th
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    The thing is we're all reading a translation of that speech anyway, right?! #sschat Does it matter much if we cut bits or use simpler words?
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • Katiemc827 Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Playing taxi, but made it! #sschat
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    Yea, they modify and provide the full text. I wish they would also provide the vocab support in the full text! #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31, @SHEG_Stanford
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:33 PM EDT
    A4 1:1 Chromebooks are awesome, but still have to remember not everyone has internet at home. #sschat
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A5 or the trail of tears simulation where students march outside in a WI winter and analyze primary sources along the trail #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A5 The classroom has to change and kids need to move to learn. When they can move, distraction goes down, not up. #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    About how many students B their own D every day? #sschat
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A4: Also gotta ❤️ @CanvasLMS as my LMS of choice ! #canvassador #sschat
  • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    I had students reenact trench warfare... the writing/reflections that I received from students was some of the best #sschat
    In reply to @MrMacsClass11
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    I love simulations! @Pchapma5 and I did an Ellis Island sim. in 8th grade. He dressed up as a police officer! #sschat
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    YES! I avoid assigning HW unless it is absolutely necessary for that reason. & when I do assign it it is highly individualized. #SSChat
    In reply to @GeoJo22
  • BethEdwards10 Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    #sschat thinking of using twitter for trivia contest with students? Anyone do this?
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Yes! I love doing continuums. So many possibilities in history class for alternative views on issues. #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    I've mostly made my own, but we've survived the New World when studying exploration, escaped the Black Death, etc. #sschat
    In reply to @mrmedinaxrdn, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A5: Movement can be esp. hard in a small classroom with 31 students, a challenge I will face this upcoming semester. Suggestions? #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    They are adding more non-fiction texts and you can create your own text sets. #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep, @ksmith_histed
  • Katiemc827 Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A5: Always do brain breaks. High five or Rock Paper Scissors tournaments. Ts need to move too! #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A5: Stations around the room! Students move with their collaboration group. #sschat
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    A5 Clock partners, four corners, inside-outside circles, lineups, jigsaw, and brain breaks can get kids moving #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    This is the best ever non-Hamilton use of a GIF in the history of #sschat
    In reply to @MrMacsClass11
  • webb4mrs Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    One thing ss have loved is using their phones to read bar codes for soc. st. scavenger hunts- movement and technology #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @gsuite
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    I'm flexible with due dates. #sschat
    In reply to @danibostick
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Q#6: What strategies have you used to get students to buy in to your efforts? #sschat
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A1. Student centered pace, choice, media. Differentiation now looks like personalized learning in my class. #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 Did museum walk of lots of documents, images, etc. re: atomic bomb. Basically recreated a museum exhibit. Students walked around. #sschat
    In reply to @BAKetcham2009
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 Brain breaks that relate to the learning target #sschat
  • scottmpetri Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Reg open for @crfusa 13th Annual Constitution Day Conf @Reagan_Library https://t.co/pDEVzSr1vO $75 stipend 4 Ts #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    These Ss centered activities take alot of planning, but are so worth it. The kids learn so much more! #sschat
    • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
      I had students reenact trench warfare... the writing/reflections that I received from students was some of the best #sschat
      In reply to @MrMacsClass11
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 Sometimes we move the classroom, literally. They love it. #sschat
  • ggcoe Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    World Religions: How to Make Ganesha Statues https://t.co/oj2qtwuzgf, #sschat, #reteacher, #religion
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    I realized that I felt more guilt about depriving Ss of primary sources, or leaving out many Ss when we used the original #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A6 - Invite student feedback and utilize it. I have them give me an interim progress report just as I do for them. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    I once had students reenact the Underground Railroad by turning desks over and making them try to escape for freedom #5thgrade #sschat
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    Sorry I'm late! Louie from Lancaster here! MS SS teacher. Was in the pool this evening relaxing after summer science camp today! #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A5 Classroom museum - Groups of 3 visit 10 "exhibits" #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    In my school/grade, 70-90% of the class brings a phone/tablet/ipod daily. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    Oh boy, Dani went there! The hmwk debate! I also do not assign homework. #sschat
    • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:34 PM EDT
      YES! I avoid assigning HW unless it is absolutely necessary for that reason. & when I do assign it it is highly individualized. #SSChat
      In reply to @GeoJo22
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    One of my fav primary sources. Can you determine what it is? #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • hoffmanteambret Jul 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    I use Newsla A LOT! Love the levels ave to S's. #sschat
    In reply to @42ThinkDeep
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    Treat them like human beings. Listen to them. Help them. Are these strategies? #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
      Q#6: What strategies have you used to get students to buy in to your efforts? #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    That's pretty good! I could probably get the same or more at my school, if admin allowed it.... #sschat
    In reply to @MsHolmesTeach, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    Jeff, my C/T and I divide up Ss in groups on many days. #sschat
    • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
      A5: Movement can be esp. hard in a small classroom with 31 students, a challenge I will face this upcoming semester. Suggestions? #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #sschat
    In reply to @kwillmann
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A6 No strategy, just discussions about why I create each project. Let them know how it will help them. Try to be honest & genuine. #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A6 Making the content REAL and RELEVANT to the S's. They'll buy in #sschat
  • MrKoz31 Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    Gotta go give the little one a bath. Great chat!!!! #sschat
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A6: Costumes, music, food, basically any hooks you find in #TLAP if you're excited about a lesson the students will buy in too #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    District policy for us. We'll be going 1:1 soonish though. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A6 Students want fair, choice, and input. We try to give them that. #sschat
  • Katiemc827 Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A6: I love to use hooks like @burgessdave I also try to incorporate stories and encourage Ss and Ts to make connections to their own #sschat
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A5 We do yoga when I feel they aren't engaging and need a break #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    # buy into and honor their ideas - #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Yep! In the works. Hopefully soon! #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @flipping_A_tchr, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    I try to model curiosity and let my students see that I am genuinely interested in the subject and my students. #sschat
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A5: Love to put docs at different stations that Ss travel around room to interpret--just moving around makes it much more engaging! #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A6 I'm such a nerd abt social studies & I let them see me geek out all the time. They indulge me even when they're not feeling it #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Yes! We even have guests come in and help! @CCSDInstruction has helped us and our awesome @BoeCanandaigua always supports us! #sschat
    • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
      A5: Stations around the room! Students move with their collaboration group. #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    What is IR? #sschat And no, link for urban game?
    In reply to @jmarangell, @MrKoz31
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Let that nerd flag fly! #sschat
    In reply to @jennphillipstx
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A6 Give students their own voice and let them make decisions. #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A6: Building trust is top of our list. When they know we have their backs, they're in all the way. #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Also...another Holmes coincidence - I'm finishing an EdS in Tech Integration. Are we long lost siblings? #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @flipping_A_tchr, @kris_vanduyne, @breakoutEDU
  • teampasch Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A6: Nothing motivates students like tying knowledge into their own lives. DH relates the French Indian War to an argument w/ parents #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Joanne, I like this and agree. #sschat
    • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:35 PM EDT
      I'm flexible with due dates. #sschat
      In reply to @danibostick
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Nope! Chromebooks come with GSuite loaded already! #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @gsuite
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Industrial Revolution--sorry, I ran out of space! I can post my assignment and the map! Modified it from one that's online #sschat
    In reply to @USHistoryIdeas, @MrKoz31
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Close. Columbus' log of the discovery disappeared 500 years ago. This is all we have about it - de las Casas' notes as he read it. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • danibostick Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    My mentions are a dumpster fire already, so please, no trolling about homework. #SSChat 🔥🔥🔥
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    Thanks for the save man! #sschat
    In reply to @mr_middle_2, @gsuite
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A6 I also teach History through story telling mode. This is engaging for my students. #sschat
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    A6 No smoking gun. Energy and enthusiasm, while connecting to the present day, otherwise it will seem irrelevant! #sschat
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    A5. This is a struggle for me! Moving toward #blearning and hoping more #flexibleseating. Hoping this solves the movement quandary! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    A6 build relationships, create a family environment, competition, great storytelling, humor #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    The sighting of land on the early morning of Oct. 12, 1492. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Q#7: What advice would you give a new teacher regarding meeting the needs of all students in the classroom? #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A6 - Already been mentioned but get to know your kids. Not a miracle pill, but a good relationship goes a long way towards buy-in. #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    If you love it, & they love you, they will at least be curious about what you love. If you don't love it, there's no way they will. #sschat
    In reply to @jennphillipstx
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I'm a big advocate for teaching students to use their voices. Showing that you listen when they have an opinion goes a long way. #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:36 PM EDT
      Q#6: What strategies have you used to get students to buy in to your efforts? #sschat
  • ggcoe Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    World Religions: Virtual Tour of Amazing Hindu Temple https://t.co/6klQx7XRrM, #sschat, #reteacher, #religion
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A6 We are also not adverse to student's changing our approach. Their feedback matters, and when we use it, they know we hear them. #sschat
  • BravesSupt Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A6 - give them choice and voice! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A6 asking for their feedback on teaching techniques and then changing practice as a result #sschat
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    So if this was @johngreen here with the mystery document, would he get shocked or avoid the shock? @TheCrashCourse @crashcoursestan #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep, @johngreen, @TheCrashCourse, @crashcoursestan
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Creating a family environment and healthy competition makes a classroom so exciting to be in. Great points! #sschat
    • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
      A6 build relationships, create a family environment, competition, great storytelling, humor #sschat
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Love this! Always looking to improve in teaching vocab in social studies! #sschat
  • jmarangell Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A7: Begin with one new strategy at a time--you can't master everything from day 1! #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A7 Build those relationships early. Trust is everything. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A6 Learning is about relationships, sharing, and feedback. We want to build those skills by giving voice and choice. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    We ask Ss on first day what they want us (Ts) to know about them. So many stories (written down, privately) come out of that #sschat
    • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
      A6 - Already been mentioned but get to know your kids. Not a miracle pill, but a good relationship goes a long way towards buy-in. #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Jul 17 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    Readers theater with primary source texts such as ex-slave narratives @librarycongress: https://t.co/Az6n0Mv9BP #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Never would have guessed. So hard to read. #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • webb4mrs Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Write each student a personal thank you note for their hard work. They LOVE it! #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A6 I also work hard to make sure every kid can make connections to themselves. Hearing diverse stories and people and cultures. #sschat
  • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A1, A6, A7. RAPPORT. None if this can be implemented to it's fullest without meaningful, positive interactions with all students #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Yes! We take "family" class photos after each unit to celebrate! #sschat
    • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
      Creating a family environment and healthy competition makes a classroom so exciting to be in. Great points! #sschat
      • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:41 PM EDT
        A6 build relationships, create a family environment, competition, great storytelling, humor #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    A7: Focus on building relationships with your students and finding commonalities first. #havefunwiththem #sschat
  • BAKetcham2009 Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Another great #sschat . Gotta go.
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Just imagine what an original written copy of Pericles' Funeral Oration would look like. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7. Get to know your students, collaborate with colleagues, ask questions, be reflective, seek feedback, take risks #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • ksmith_histed Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7 Teach your students, not just your curriculum #sschat
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    I'd be shocked. I also actually want to test about the shocking pen. #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @johngreen, @TheCrashCourse, @crashcoursestan
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    I would at the very least feel a buzz #sschat
    In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @classroomtools, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep, @johngreen, @TheCrashCourse, @crashcoursestan
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7 differentiation can be lots of things and happens in different ways each day. #sschat
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7 Find a mentor or mentors. Ask for help/feedback. Do what's best for kids. #sschat
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7 Plan with high expectations & rigor. Much easier to modify/accommodate from there or on fly #sschat
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A7 #Differentiatedinstruction= tough 4 new Ts. Work on meeting the ill-defined "average" your 1st year. The rest will come. #sschat #ntchat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    https://t.co/pxaTVvBFDW #sschat
    • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
      I'd be shocked. I also actually want to test about the shocking pen. #sschat
      In reply to @Mrneilhistory, @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @johngreen, @TheCrashCourse, @crashcoursestan
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A7 Listen, listen, and listen! Don't be afraid to adjust based on their feedback. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A7: That modeling actually saves time (does not waste it), have writing conferences with EVERY student. #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
      Q#7: What advice would you give a new teacher regarding meeting the needs of all students in the classroom? #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    So too are Madison's notes from the 1787 convention. When I show them to Ts in PD settings, I'm always asked why so messy? #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A7 individual teaching units/segments should have several types of differentiation throughout the experience #sschat
  • thewarsnak Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A7: Talk to students individually about what works and what doesn't. Digital is easier to modify. #sschat
  • webb4mrs Jul 17 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    All @kris_vanduyne #sschat
    In reply to @kylelaurie, @Mrneilhistory, @kris_vanduyne
  • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7 Get to know your kids. Really engage, interact, SEE them and their work. Ask what they think would work better for them. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Taking risks: I hope ALL of you work in districts that promotes this ! #sschat
    • CCSDInstruction Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
      A7. Get to know your students, collaborate with colleagues, ask questions, be reflective, seek feedback, take risks #sschat
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Creating 14 different lesson plans is too much. Look for commonalities in edplans and find simpler ways to accommodate. #sschat
  • Katiemc827 Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7: Take time to get to know your Ss, relationships will to create lessons. Let Ss create experiences w you. Talk w your mentor. #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7 Cut out some of your content loving heart so you can make space in their hearts for new learning #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    I point out that whiteout didn't exist in 1787, & quill pens didn't come with erasers. Presentism is hard to escape. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    Remember 1. Nothing is obvious. 2. Each child needs something different from you. 3."Talk less. Smile more" - Sorry had to! #sschat #sschat
    • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
      Q#7: What advice would you give a new teacher regarding meeting the needs of all students in the classroom? #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7 Not every idea from students can be met, but meeting one/some can go a long way. #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    If there was one. It may have been recorded later. (Don't know). Then there's the problem of memory. #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • Jgarrettmack Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
    A7: Relationships, relationships, relationships! Take time to know your learners. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Thanks for participating in #sschat! That was a very fast 45 minutes. I hope you are able to pick up a strategy for your classroom!
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Always - what is best for kids. If it has you working until midnight...then that is what is takes. Every day. #sschat
    • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:45 PM EDT
      A7 Find a mentor or mentors. Ask for help/feedback. Do what's best for kids. #sschat
  • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A3. Annotating and footnoting documents. Having students create cartoons or storyboards of narrative reading passages. #sschat
  • johnsonmaryj Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Differentiation best when it starts with student questions as in the QFT from @RightQuestion. #sschat
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    First time participating in #sschat. Checking out now. Thanks for a great experience! @krisvanduyne
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    That would be great. 140 can be too short. ;) #sschat
    In reply to @jmarangell, @MrKoz31
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    Do you use interest inventories or surveys at the beginning of the year to get to know your students better? Fun games? #sschat
    • jennphillipstx Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
      A7 Get to know your kids. Really engage, interact, SEE them and their work. Ask what they think would work better for them. #sschat
  • MrMacsClass11 Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Thanks for the chat. Until next time... #sschat
  • MsLivFL Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    #A7: Don't always go by "the way you learned it." Today's learners are unique. #sschat
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A7 It's going to be hard but stick with it and listen to your kids. #sschat
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    A7 Look for the quiet ones, and quietly ask for their ideas. They might not want to share as a group. #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    had to share it #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Tweet of the night right here!!!!! We have to love our students more than our content #sschat
    • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
      A7 Cut out some of your content loving heart so you can make space in their hearts for new learning #sschat
  • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    @cultofpedagogy has great article on dogfooding! Important before assigning work to students. Big time saver & goes w/ modeling! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne, @cultofpedagogy
  • MsHolmesTeach Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Though as an important rule: take a break and enjoy time outside of education. Necessary to prevent burn out. #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • kylelaurie Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Thanks @kris_vanduyne for a great chat and making this wannabe ss teacher welcome! #sschat
  • Jgarrettmack Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    A6- Metacognition - the WHY behind the learning!! #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Probably written later, but still; imagine the first written copy. Hard enough with early English documents. Even printed ones. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • theASIDEblog Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Good topic and questions tonight on #sschat Thank you!
  • hoffmanteambret Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    #sschat sorry I was in and out. Subdistrict baseball.
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Don't forget that reading cursive is a disappearing skill. #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    To my 6 twitter followers: Apologies for blowing up your feed with #sschat nerd talk tonight. Thanks for your understanding :)
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    Right!?? Who came up with the "Don't smile until Christmas?" idea anyway! Terrible! #sschat
    • Mrneilhistory Jul 17 @ 7:47 PM EDT
      Remember 1. Nothing is obvious. 2. Each child needs something different from you. 3."Talk less. Smile more" - Sorry had to! #sschat #sschat
      • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:42 PM EDT
        Q#7: What advice would you give a new teacher regarding meeting the needs of all students in the classroom? #sschat
  • MsLivFL Jul 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    A6: I always like team and individual components for buy in. Group & individual goals are imp. for life. #sschat
  • MLteaches5th Jul 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    Great topic and questions tonight! Thank you @kris_vanduyne. I had a great first experience. #illbeback #sschat
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    When I get lost in the chat, good things are happening! #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    We use cartoon strips quite often. We can really tell how Ss are understanding the topic this way. #sschat
    • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:48 PM EDT
      A3. Annotating and footnoting documents. Having students create cartoons or storyboards of narrative reading passages. #sschat
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    Still these are great examples for why @42ThinkDeep is correct to want to use copies of truly original docs & not modified ones. #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    It was my pleasure, Jeff! #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    That's just the price of doing business in #sschat world ... hope you liked your first experience here! Tell your friends!!
    In reply to @jeffery_keller
  • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A7. Don't be afraid to get input from others: Psychs, counselors, admins, coaches, other teachers and of course parents. #sschat
  • MsLivFL Jul 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A5: I teach online, #GoNoodle always has great brain breaks. #BrainBreaks are essential every 15 minutes or so. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    I just listened to this over the weekend! @webb4mrs - you need to, also. It is a techie-term that has been adapted for education. #sschat
    • mr_middle_2 Jul 17 @ 7:49 PM EDT
      @cultofpedagogy has great article on dogfooding! Important before assigning work to students. Big time saver & goes w/ modeling! #sschat
      In reply to @kris_vanduyne, @cultofpedagogy
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    I also *want* to use the originals, but if they don't fit the learning objectives then I *must* modify the language slightly with... #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Thrilled you were here, Steve! #sschat
  • mrmedinaxrdn Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    A7 Build relationships and keep learning, which will allow for growth and versatility #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    ... some synonyms and/or ellipses, because my 8th graders are experiencing 18th/19th century writing for the first time #sschat
    In reply to @classroomtools, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone! #sschat
  • MsLivFL Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    A1: Education should be al la carte for each student. The factory model should be long gone. #sschat
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:54 PM EDT
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    We will post a Storify archive soon with all the tweets in the #sschat hashtag from 7-8pm, so you can review the chat in all its glory!
    In reply to @jeffery_keller
  • MsLivFL Jul 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Yes, I think lots of upper-level teachers are afraid of parents. They need to be our allies in the partnership. #sschat
    In reply to @MrP_Newark
  • GeoJo22 Jul 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Just a thought, but could provide original, but highlight parts you want them to be responsible for. All there, if they want it. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @classroomtools, @42ThinkDeep
  • Jgarrettmack Jul 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Love Quizlet! #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @kris_vanduyne
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Same to my followers, Jeff! haha #sschat
    • jeffery_keller Jul 17 @ 7:50 PM EDT
      To my 6 twitter followers: Apologies for blowing up your feed with #sschat nerd talk tonight. Thanks for your understanding :)
  • kwillmann Jul 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    twitter and #sschat is differentiation! Thanks
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Mine too, but I found ways to introduce them to PS docs that they were able to learn from. See https://t.co/wORyQyQHVe #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • HistoryEdMNHS Jul 17 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    Differentiation is all about not throwing your Ss in the deep end. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @classroomtools, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    So many different ideas here. These professionals see our Ss in different ways - crucial to get input from all! #sschat
    • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:53 PM EDT
      A7. Don't be afraid to get input from others: Psychs, counselors, admins, coaches, other teachers and of course parents. #sschat
  • realjohnball Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    I'm enjoying my first #sschat Will definitely participate in the future and share the hashtag amongst my colleagues
  • Jgarrettmack Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Modification lowers expectations. Differentiation holds students to the same standard with various ways to arrive there... #sschat
    In reply to @kris_vanduyne
  • classroomtools Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    I did something like that, I had them work with small parts that they could handle. See https://t.co/wORyQyQHVe #sschat
    In reply to @GeoJo22, @flipping_A_tchr, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    This was a very busy chat! #sschat
    • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:55 PM EDT
      We will post a Storify archive soon with all the tweets in the #sschat hashtag from 7-8pm, so you can review the chat in all its glory!
      In reply to @jeffery_keller
  • StudentsHistory Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Arghh for some reason I thought #sschat started at 8 😭
  • 42ThinkDeep - Moderator Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    We should have date night at #sschat. [This is a half-baked idea, I know.]
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    As long as you credit the original and let Ss know it has been modified. #sschat
    In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    Great to see you here, John. Keep joining in! #sschat
    • realjohnball Jul 17 @ 7:57 PM EDT
      I'm enjoying my first #sschat Will definitely participate in the future and share the hashtag amongst my colleagues
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    Next week's #sschat will be guest-hosted by staff from @Newseum: Strategies for Teaching about Religion in Public Schools #3rdRail !
  • MrP_Newark Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    A6. Tell stories. Kids love stories. Combine documents, images, readings to create a narrative about events and concepts. #sschat
  • kris_vanduyne Jul 17 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    That is OK - go back and check out the action and post your thoughts! #sschat
  • flipping_A_tchr Jul 17 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Yes, I agree that it's important to tell Ss that changes were made (but not necessarily exactly what they all were)... #sschat
    • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:58 PM EDT
      As long as you credit the original and let Ss know it has been modified. #sschat
      In reply to @flipping_A_tchr, @GeoJo22, @42ThinkDeep
  • PFHistory Jul 17 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    It's just https://t.co/cISiyrtxXK. It allows kids to take a picture of a doc, and then it simplifies the text automatically. #sschat
    In reply to @USHistoryIdeas
  • USHistoryIdeas Jul 17 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Thanks for this. Yes, I make stuff like this the old fashioned way sometimes: Microsoft Word! #sschat
    In reply to @MrKoz31, @jmarangell