#TLAP Archive
#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday April 4, 2016
Welcome to !! Thank you for joining us tonight. Let us know who you are and where you're from. I'm Dave Burgess from San Diego, CA
Good Evening everyone! Robert King, tech integration specialist, Louisville, KY
In tonight we are talking about endings...lessons, the school year, adding cliffhangers, etc. Finish Like a Pirate!
Hey, Br Christopher from Kansas, middle school science and technology
Thanks for joining us, Robert!
Lisa Rosenfeld ~ Reading Specialist from NJ
ARRR crew Stefanie here from Peoria, IL & I'm in my 10th year of teaching 2nd grade!
Hi I'm urbie from arizona
Hey, all! 5th grade Math & Science teacher from Raleigh, NC
Hello Denis, K-12 Math Supervisor from NJ.
Hello Denis, K-12 Math Supervisor from NJ.
Wow! You are a busy guy, tonight!
Cathy Koos from Melbourne, Florida.
Hey!! Next week's host???? Could it be true?
good evening been long day & still have a lot to do for tomorrow so may stay will be short
Amy Presley diving in with ! HS History at OK's biggest public High School
This is hilarious! humor https://t.co/VTYtRK3GCL
17 mins until ! We're talking endings & finishes tonight at 8CST. Finish Like a Pirate! Almost put , but could be misinterpreted!
Hello !! Amy from Frederick, Md, 7th grade Medieval History!!
Becky McDowell Barrington, IL K-5 STEM Teacher
Brian from Hilliard, OH. Director of PD for Hilliard City Schools.
thanks Dave, excited to join the conversation!
Hi! My name is Kate and I teach science in San Diego! First day back was fun but exhausting :)
Been stranded on a deserted island for a while but found my way back to the SS !
Michael, HS Principal Rhode Island
Cheers mates!
Good evening, . I'm Ku, Learning Coach, Argentina
great topic! It's strange to think I'm interning the last 8 weeks of the school year!
Tracy Mauriello from Georgia- 2nd grade teacher of the talented and gifted
good morning , Michael from Columbus OH, Middle school teacher
ESE lead, title I public all boys Middle school tampa florida
Hey friends - Jay from NJ checking in to the fun
Mike from Rochester, Minnesota. Grade 5 teacher.
We'll take what we can get!
I'm Shelley Burgess... Ed leader from San Diego and wife/partner of the PIRATE captain himself. Welcome to all the crew!
Ahoy crew! I'm Angela from Alberta, a land-locked 6th grade teacher excited to learn with you all tonight!
Hi Michael. Great to have you here.
Hello all! Tori Franklin- middle school math, San Diego CA
Hey Hey , so excited to be here tonight. Leigh, HS Assistant Principal, Educational Warrior, Lifelong learner!
I'm Brad Jacobson, 7/8 social studies and reading teacher from Peoria, IL
Hi crew! Sandy Otto here, middle school English teacher from MN. Looking forward to the next two months of finishing like a pirate. 👍
This day in 1968, MLK Jr. was assassinated. Here's his amazing last speech from the night before https://t.co/GlW3uHtevd
Love seeing SAN DIEGO in tonight!
Hi Michael. Thanks for being here.
Andrea, HS Science joining in from WI
welcome back! Always room for another crewman!
Glad to have you here, Michael!
Hey you!! Hope you are well!
Hi! I'm Beth Skelton from Colorado. I work with teachers who teach ELLs.
Greg here! Checking in from Northwest Indiana. PE Teacher and Tech coach
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <---- No words only excitement
Sean from Orland Park IL - Dir of Instructional Tech at Marian Catholic - a 1:1 iPad School
Great to see you Sandy! I hope you are well!
Neil, a teacher at an international school in Bangkok. 👍
Pam, from Arkansas. 5th grade teacher.
Hello ! Todd, elem principal in Southern CA...on Spring Break finally...so the level of relaxation right now is epic...
David, coming from NW Indiana. I'm a 5th Grade Teacher who is getting evaluated by my principal tomorrow! Help Wanted.
Fresh off Spring Break! Hi!
Doing great. Back in the classroom to finish strong. So good to see you!
Hi Ku! Interesting stuff you've been tweeting lately. Sounds like lots of experiences.
Super excited to have you host next week!! you'll rock it!
Mike from MD. ES Librarian.
Hi reporting for duty or chat or something
Ronald Fisher 3rdG teacher form Northern Utah on Spring Break, but always up for some pointers!
Nice! I bet you are LOVING that!
Mrs. Mock from Fort Worth TX
Gonna be able to stay awake through game 1 tonight?
Abe Hege, MS Administrator in North Carolina. tlap
Hi ! Bryan from Alberta here.
Sarah - HS 9-12 T & curr coordinator in Ann Arbor, MI, National Hope Street Fellow
Bangkok is on the ship tonight! Welcome, Neil!
My spring break starts next week. Looking forward to sleeping in all the way to 6 am!!
Thank you, Dave! It's great to make it to !
Thanks for the warm welcome! How's the patio tonight?
best of luck! I usually enjpy having my admin stop in. Usually! you got this.
Amy Sellars from Pensacola, Florida and the fearless leader of the rowdy kids in 3
It's been a crazy year! :)
Hello there, friend! Hoping to connect one more time as we finish the year like pirates. You game?
Thanks so much for joining in.
Welcome to my reason to ! I'm Stephanie, HS math/sped from St. Louis, Missouri
Gosh, I hope so. May need some extra caffeine to get me through. This is the year!
Q1: No spoilers! Many shows end seasons w/ cliffhangers. How can we add cliffhangers to our lessons to make S's desperate to return?
Thanks for following Sandy. Cool experience today. It's definitely given me some ideas for the future.
Good evening all. Middle School principal, VA.
Dawn from VA. 4th grade teacher
Angie, Elementary media specialist from NC here.
My brother-in-laws are both there - does that count?
Always :) We will definitely work something out!
Walk the plank ...You're making this sound like work or something.
Richard, Dir of Tech Ed from Alexandria VA
LOVE your introduction! I have a soft spot for those rowdy, mischievous kiddos! PIRATES in the making!
So many jumping in...love to see a big crew tonight! Thank you so much for being here!
A1: Leave lessons on a high point. Never leave in the middle of struggles.
A1 'Sneak Preview' of the next lesson at the end of the class--a visual, quick video teaser, materials for an experiment, props..
A1: Sometimes you can start a story in history, for example, and literally save Part 2 for the next day.
a1 I stink at remembering these sort of thematic elements. I get too wrapped up with the to-do and ideas of the lsn; miss the forest
A1: lead up most of period, then leave them with we'll have to find out tomorrow
We'll have lots to chat about at
A1: appeal to their movie interests and relating to real cliffhangers
Involve your librarian. We want to play too.
Hi I'm Rebecca from NYC. I teach MS math and HS computer science.
A1: In math, when Ss come to a point of satisfaction in the problem, I'd often add "but what if I change this?" before bell rings...
A1: Wait for it.... Wait for it.... Wait for it..... Lots of fun ways to get them interested. Video from the empty halls could do it
A1: The first one that comes to mind is read alouds. LOVE leaving Ss hanging until next day.
Most of my history lessons end with a cliffhanger
A1: Using is one way to create a cliffhanger...do part 1 of a game at end of lesson w the promise of part 2 the next day!
A1: I'm diving into games...each clue/lesson will get them a LITTLE closer to the finale prize
A1: Cliffhangers drive us CRAZY...but they make us want to to come back!! Use them for lessons, too!
A1: I like to leave Ss with an interesting question -tomorrow we're exploring heat, so today I left off with "How do mood rings work?"
A1: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning Scenarios that don't have a "right answer"
A1: make the content so exciting that time flies and students forget their in a ‘class period’!
Hope you had a great vacation!
Hi everyone, Rachelle, Spanish and culture teacher from Pittsburgh
Great way to get them thinking. iMovie trailer would work great here. https://t.co/o1bOwzbJVo
A1 'Sneak Preview' of the next lesson at the end of the class--a visual, quick video teaser, materials for an experiment, props..
I love this idea! https://t.co/V142qy2cnh
A1 'Sneak Preview' of the next lesson at the end of the class--a visual, quick video teaser, materials for an experiment, props..
A1: I love the idea of using to keep them guessing. They don’t know what to expect!
A1: Mystery box partial reveal then join us tomorrow for a full reveal!
A:1 design the LP so that the students engagement to is the thrill and the learning outcome is the cliff hanger
A1 didn't see the ? but I like leaving hints and chapter cliffhangers to keep the Ss motivated and willing to come next day
A1: create a connection w concepts - have students discover understanding, then generalize a challenge that will b announced next day
A1: It's in the way you sell it. My 2nd grs are learning basic algebra concepts. I say if you thought this was hard, wait until 2mrw.
My son said today "I hate having to be back to responsibilities. I want to be on vacation all the time!"
A1: Show a pic or video and have Ss provide claim, evidence, and reasoning for what happen. Don't reveal until next day.
A1b: If you have never used or looked into ...well, there is a cliffhanger right there for the next day!!
A1 "Here is something (primary source, article, video, art, etc.) now go do something cool with it and tell us all about it tomorrow"
Linda Pre k-8:PE st louis area missouri checking in
A1: Give out mysteries and give clues throughout the summer. Ask for them to write the ending to the story
give a preview of "tomorrow" that makes them wonder what will happen next. Love it when they beg me to tell them more
A1 Tell students you will post hints about what is coming up tomorrow on Instagram, or give them a partial hint right before the bell!
A1 Build up to the activity, get them excited about what they are doing and then say, "we will finish it next time."
A1: My students love to hate when I end a read aloud with them on the edge of their seats. Now I strive to find those points.
A1: It's all about timing, passionate, & engagement. Be mysterious & adventurous. Have a little fun
multiple answers/outcomes work well
A1: Remember the books where you chose the next path, we can do that in so many classes.
Same! I'm looking to PIRATE-up the end of my lessons for sure. https://t.co/5tSgGCzsMw
a1 I stink at remembering these sort of thematic elements. I get too wrapped up with the to-do and ideas of the lsn; miss the forest
We need to talk about this. They're in my plans for my current gamification. DM me when you have time.
A1 This can work in flipped classrooms. Give the video with a good story for hwk but leave the last part hanging. They'll run to class
A1: I "accidentally" get j-u-s-t far enough that the bell interrupts something cool (like a reenactment scenario).
A1cont: Give 'em a date & tell them they don't want to miss it! It's been awesome to make each one of those days ticket-worthy days
A1: Reveal Ss project trailer like does later at night so Ss wait in anticipation.
Nice! Ending on a "juicy question" is a great way to hook kids for the next day! https://t.co/kE6AP5edFZ
A1: I like to leave Ss with an interesting question -tomorrow we're exploring heat, so today I left off with "How do mood rings work?"
I'm Sarah McFadden. A PD specialist for an Esa in SW ND
A1: Not really cliffhanger, but I have an awesome multi-day project right now so Ss can't wait to come back. https://t.co/bX6lFb3ZkM
Q1: No spoilers! Many shows end seasons w/ cliffhangers. How can we add cliffhangers to our lessons to make S's desperate to return?
TL from MD - sorry to show up late. Happy to make it.
A1: Ask the Ss what they are "wondering" after the day's lesson. Tell them we will search for those answers and others the next day.
Nice to have you with us!
Telling Ss to check LMS for 'classified information' they'll need for class tomorrow. Could be a formula they'll need
This is perfect, Hannah! https://t.co/NWv8meg0x9
A1: I like to leave Ss with an interesting question -tomorrow we're exploring heat, so today I left off with "How do mood rings work?"
A1: Create a 30 second movie trailer about the lesson for the next day
Wasn't it choose your own adventure? Yes - great series!
A1: Give Ss some control. Teach a concept and them have them ponder how they can teach it back to you tomorrow.
A1: I wait to announce results of a game or activity until the next day & build suspense. I stop clips early before someone gets shot
For cliff hgrs I like to use lessons like these by Dan Meyer. Kids are desperate to figure these problems out! https://t.co/9HceZNUKX9
yes! Good placement of learning target
A1 I think 'making' can be a great motivating cliffhanger for students-learn process, collaborate & make https://t.co/5qmTO4jsMi
A1 Give them just a little taste of the activity at the end that will have them begging to do it again next time.
Carrie Cormack, teacher of 4th graders from Texas!
Hello Ladonna from South Dakota A1: Cliff hanger - and tomorrow...
A1:I love writing EQs that are riddles begging to be solved. When a kid looks at my board and says, "WTFunions?" I did good😄
A1: At the end of a lesson, I sometimes begin the next lesson. The students are then looking forward to continuing the next day.
Awesome! Way to leave Ss wondering!
A1: Competitions with other classes
A1: This question has me wanting to Quentin Tarantino a lesson! Start backwards, include flashbacks, epicness ensues
Yes! Have the students create the reasons!
https://t.co/fExonTq789
A1: Ask the Ss what they are "wondering" after the day's lesson. Tell them we will search for those answers and others the next day.
I like where you're going! Can we throw in some hands on, minds on? =)
Not when I'm still on Spring Break ... :)
Every DAY I do that to my poor kiddos...they BEG for another chaper! Sometimes I cave;P
Don't forget the fun today! Without the exciting build up and student buy in, cliffhangers would just hang.
Such a great idea! shares a story in a workshop about build up to the day kids needed "socks" https://t.co/F5CosxbK4B
A1cont: Give 'em a date & tell them they don't want to miss it! It's been awesome to make each one of those days ticket-worthy days
Yes.I'm sure it's tough on him. My son just said tonight, "I hope it snow tomorrow. " in april -not https://t.co/SxHK0CFrHd
My son said today "I hate having to be back to responsibilities. I want to be on vacation all the time!"
A1: You have to sell each lesson and teach with tangible passion. This leaves the Ss with takeaways and wanting more!
A1 when reading, read just enough to make curious, have activ so engaging they cant wait to return nxt day,give a preview
When Ts engage in then school might just feel like vacation.Shouldn't it feel that way a little every day?
I just snorted about. That is perfect! https://t.co/crURHSGHIe
A1:I love writing EQs that are riddles begging to be solved. When a kid looks at my board and says, "WTFunions?" I did good😄
A1, loaded question here. If we use the mentality the kids beg to come back, right?
I love those books. You can have students create those type stories using Google slides. It is fun.
is always Fri. afternoon, the one day my Ss don't miss, need to incorporate some more cliffhangers in rest of curriculum
You need an "All this and more tomorrow in Mr. Olson's class" visual for this
A1: Most of my lessons begin with a connection to my life or my experiences. Sometimes, I just don't finish the story
Agreed. Today was the first day back and it was awesome https://t.co/bbw3eoGhg8
When Ts engage in then school might just feel like vacation.Shouldn't it feel that way a little every day?
A1: Just like the best shows...To be continued...
Yes! Choose your own adventure.
love the movie trailer idea!
A2 - We did a novel study on a book every kid was into (which never happens). They always wanted to keep reading!
A1: Cliffhangers leave Ss craving for more by living an experience in an epic storyline or adventure. https://t.co/VF1wiZ3qTc
You are going to like Q4 - or Q3... Can't remember which one it is! But you'll love it!
Q2: The Backwards Hook in is when you begin a lesson with the end. (Like a CSI episode starts w/the body) How can this engage kids?
the tangent that allows you to bring it back to the class - smart!
That's the goal. But will every kid beg to come back?
I sure will :) I'm in the planning stages, but it's going FAST! More ideas than time it seems!
A1: My students get excited when I am excited. "I can't wait until we work with ___ tomorrow!"
it is super easy to create in iMovie.
You know it, Sandy! I can't wait to catch up with you and the whole gang.
I love stopping books and movies, etc on the WORST time for them...they know it is coming. They hate it...and love it.
It should! I wish my kiddos had that experience in school!
Checking in a bit late. 8th grade science in California.
A1: if you use send out a intriguing question, hint, etc shortly after school is out or that evening
A2: They know the ending but have to figure out how to get there. Great way to learn to struggle productively in math.
sometimes I use "twitter teasers" and students can't wait to get in and learn more ..
A2: Builds buy in! If Ss are "hooked" with where we're headed, they're more likely to be engaged.
A2: YES! I'm thinking ending the day in a costume and rocking out some after school bus duty!
A1: In SS I like to throw a current event Q (news junkie right here!)-leaves them to go home to find out answer or wait until next day
A2: they have to figure out the why of the answer
Students in Level Up Village course can't wait to get their global partner's next video message! https://t.co/46EHj80hEd
A2: We encourage our kids to be explores & risk takers. We must challenge them to put it in motion
Great point, plan like scripts their shows! https://t.co/yRwuwpwSxT
A1: Just like the best shows...To be continued...
A2: They should all be like this! Learning is Google Maps. Know the Destination, find diff ways to get there
Riddles or super close up pictures that link to the next day's lesson
A1 mention we could do summer Olympics at end of class where we did winter Olympic stations class:Can we do summer tomorrow we'll see
A2 I get the end hook - especially in history because you can ask the ? what really did happen? let's find out.
A2 started w Caine's Arcade. Now, ss challenged to do something they love to bring joy, or improve our community
I've been on a mindset kick. The change mindset Ss will have excitement knowing they are coming close to goal
A2: When Ss are given the product soap or chalk in chemistry and have to figure out how to make it.
A2: Get them hooked with the mystery or emotion. 4th Grade T did this today and kids were eating out of her hand!
A2 it starts with a product they can't make yet, and that leads to a lot of why and how qs. Those s get ss engaged and motivated
A2: creates inquiry via discovery of necessary information to get there
A2 This is a very critical thinking type lesson. They have to discover how it happened. You have the answer now figure out the why.
Yes! I love it when they groan because class is over. https://t.co/j0BsDeexyp
I love stopping books and movies, etc on the WORST time for them...they know it is coming. They hate it...and love it.
A2: Same idea as backwards design - beginning w/ the end in mind helps make the point of the journey clear for everyone!
A2: Start lesson with end product & Ss have to figure out how they will get there, discover the journey
Like how Ken Burns starts The Civil War documentary by showing the destruction at the end...then goes to the start
A2: gives them a chance to creatively make the connections and own the learning. They are active learners solving a mystery
A2: Love this! In our Civil War unit, I start with the battle before we talk about all the reasons for the war.
A2: Had a T show a video of all the things last year's class did. It got everyone excited for what might happen this year
A2: Had a T show a video of all the things last year's class did. It got everyone excited for what might happen this year
Ok... It was Q2! https://t.co/Qmq8Td9LVv
Q2: The Backwards Hook in is when you begin a lesson with the end. (Like a CSI episode starts w/the body) How can this engage kids?
teacher energy is important
A2: in math, if you show s’s a solution to an real world challenge, we can empower them for the duration of the lesson!
The fixed mindset group won't care too much if the material is tough - unless we hook then with cliffhangers!
A1: never thought about adding cliffhangers to lessons, but ending on a demo that we return to the next day would be awesome!
Love this! https://t.co/w5LoLNgmAw
A1: if you use send out a intriguing question, hint, etc shortly after school is out or that evening
welcome to ! The most wond-arrr-ful chat there is in the twitter-verse!
Also using science - the Ss need to sometimes see the end result, so they can stumble to a similar result in a lab
What a clever use of Remind! https://t.co/OMhbu2abxy
A1: if you use send out a intriguing question, hint, etc shortly after school is out or that evening
A2: Tie in the storytelling hook (my fave), too. Tell a story that leads to a big idea, then backtrack.
got to get going. Have to finish an IEP. thanks
LOVE this idea! Maybe even have them brainstorm possible items to include!
Built it up in math class for weeks...
A2 when teaching new language/vocabulary, I sometimes start saying 'by the end of the lesson, you'll understand...'
A2: this would work when discussing historic battles...show a pic or vid of the end...now what got us there? https://t.co/UqbVI8jsBh
Q2: The Backwards Hook in is when you begin a lesson with the end. (Like a CSI episode starts w/the body) How can this engage kids?
Yes!!! Love! https://t.co/oIjdnLgoze
A2: When Ss are given the product soap or chalk in chemistry and have to figure out how to make it.
A2: Also love this for math. Start with the answer and see how many problems they can create.
We had one of those moments today! Ss insisted the story could not be left with my daughter was stabbed ;P
A1 When I see a preview for Scandal I want the week to fly by:) LOVE giving a hint-just scratching the surface & Ss want to dive in.
Or what version really happened. Who told the truth?
A2: I do summer read alouds and include some clues for things that are going to happen during the year
A1: Tell them they are going to be excited and they will be. Like a surprise waiting to be opened. If all else fails bribe them lol
That's why we have our on Mondays. Plus, the kids like Mondays better, too. ;)
A2 The journey is where the learning and discovery takes place. This is where the most growth occurs.
A2: This would be a great idea with history. Start with the effect and determine the cause, or causes. Work back to identify the steps
A2: Same way "The Hangover" was constructed - from end of event and backtracking to find necessary information.
Side tangent - What kind of socks do Pirates wear?
Aaargyle
I am the exact same way lol
A2: Sometimes I give my algebra students a problem already solved, and they have to explain the steps or find my mistake
Same with books. Evil minds think alike!
A2 love literally starting w/ a body outline on the floor for a history lab. Also love decorating outside my room & start out there
Have you seen Google Earth Pro- Desktop? If you haven't and you use Google Earth/ Maps. You're missing out.
A2: For procedural text genre show Ss finished product, they have to determine text needed to write so they end up with said product
A2 A central tenet of instructional design is begin w/end in mind. I suppose for Ss is less about 1 right answer and more about HMW?
I look forward to meeting you there! Can't wait to go, will be a great experience!
Storytelling is so POWERFUL!
She used it for parents at BTS night too. It was awesome. Her first youtube video. https://t.co/mf5So8UkZs
LOVE this idea! Maybe even have them brainstorm possible items to include!
A2 Teach blood types by introducing Romanovs, Russian revolution and Rasputin first
A2: Start with the surprise ending and have Ss begging the question, "How is that even remotely possible?!" https://t.co/klbwXgikLN
Q2- My gifted students eat up this type of activity. They are always trying to "one up" the next kid, so their brains are in overdrive
A2 Idea- show problem with "wrong" answer. Have Ss change the problem to make the answer correct.
which side was justified, which side was really telling the truth, yes!!
agreed- sometimes their trials, errors, & feedback help to fill in the gray areas to make the picture more complete
And it doesn't matter that the show is pretty crazy-I keep coming back:)
This is great. Start with a video of bombing of Pearl Harbor and ask "How did we get here?"
Anyone use social media tools to draw kids in... Post the final "scene" or end to the lesson with a Q about what might have happened?
I can't like this tweet. Lots wrong with kids going back to school and the fun stops.
It does. I'm in VA so we start with the Battle at Bull Run and then once they are hooked, we go back!
is new to me. Just checked out the website. WOW! Thnx for sharing https://t.co/6Bi8wQDg4M
A1: I'm diving into games...each clue/lesson will get them a LITTLE closer to the finale prize
A2: Reminds me of 3 act math tasks from Dan Meyer (sp?) . They see final product and figure how much or how
Nothing better than the groans and looks of despair!
Check out from or if you haven't
I do too! Every time! Our students are the same way!
A2: Anything that gets our Ss jumping towards hacking their own learning is value added for all. https://t.co/zJZ68UeUw0
It makes me sad for my kids too. We are going to change the world. You'll see https://t.co/OuFJTMwTVu
I can't like this tweet. Lots wrong with kids going back to school and the fun stops.
A2 Definitely gets their attentn, I have done this w/grammar lessns, to mix it up and make more fun,seem easier,
Yes! I'm (not so) patiently waiting for my box to arrive. Very excited to build it into my lessons.
then play "identify the dead famous person body outline?" :)
Just tried a few Twitter quest questions w/ Ss but LOVE this idea! May need to borrow!
yes and gives T more insight into how they are thinking through the concepts.
Great history Ts think alike & me too.
A2: Isn't this cool? How do you think I did it? How can you get there? What did I do? Leading Questions....put them in a trap
Hey ! Ryan Krankowski from Columbia, Missouri joining late! .
Hey ! Ryan Krankowski from Columbia, Missouri joining late! .
I've sent Groundhog Day scenes and asked stats Qs and once sent a Price is right clip but stopped before it finished.
Q3: What do you do (or what CAN we do) to celebrate learning and accomplishment at the end of units of study? !
I LOVE THIS -- if only I had a 3D printer to print the outline! https://t.co/ch8AHJED2o
then play "identify the dead famous person body outline?" :)
sets up lead up discussions and deeper thinking about what is going to happen after I push play
A2: The Autopsy of an Empire activity going around for APWH is a blast. Ss really dig into it
I play with a graphing calc app projected from iPad. All we do is look at what happens when eqs change.
A2 Engaging visual ends beckon questions of creative process & encourages students to want to learn https://t.co/0oCAfV5Nam
I have been asking for feedback about the interest/usage for HS Ss? Some thought it skewed younger...
A3 in science we always build something!
hi I'm Jamie Williams from Lewiston, Idaho
A3: For many yrs, we used to have a bubble blowing dance party after tests. Also, love end of unit theme parties! The Sixties Party!
A2: Throw in some of a skyscraper then ask: “Guys, on EARTH did they decide how many supplies needed to build this!?”
Rayna jumping in from MA after reading over 30 articles for a lit review on makerspaces. Needed a break!
and they should WANT to come back to school, let's change that!
DUH - HUGE QUIZ, ;) I need to get better about having a way for Ss to show what they know, w/o overload https://t.co/tDiJDO9sGI
Q3: What do you do (or what CAN we do) to celebrate learning and accomplishment at the end of units of study? !
My favorite you are like the energizer bunny. I'm trying to keep up. https://t.co/8qDYzkJ2RP
I'm right there with you on that one and pretty much on everything else:)
a2 show Ss a product like ext battery for phones, taking it apart, and telling them we're going to improve upon this design
A2 If it gives students a question that they really want an answer to I can see that being really powerful.
Saw your joke. Had to read bio.
Today Ss created settings from Harry Potter to celebrate Harry Potter winning Book Madness w Legos, PlayDoh, art paper
Nope. We are changing the world. One learner at a time. Beginning with the learner entrusted to lead a classroom: the T.
A3: End with a challenge-oriented Challenge - hands on, competitive in a positive way, and FUN
A2 I just did a PLTW lesson with a raw egg in a cart down a ramp to introduce the engineering prob. Now we start researching
A3: ask stdts how they would like to celebrate. Give them a voice in their class
I've had the best conversations around with my lowest level 4th & 5th grade Class (ELLS/SPED) They outperform other Ss
A3 has a lot of Cumulating ideas for the end of Unit activities that allow the Ss to demonstrate what they have learned
A3: I always had DANCE PARTY FRIDAYS. I don't know who had more fun, me or them lol
Our benchmarks = Celebrations of Learning. Deck out your door with streamers and balloons on test day.
A3 I always give out items and badges to Ss to celebrate their accomplishments during the unit! They love getting Leader Badges
We already are... apparently just not in our hometown of San diego! Although Dave rocked a presentation at a charter today
A Grad class paper is calling my name. Will read the recap tomorrow. This is a great chat.
I agree. Sad to think of how many of us educators send their own children to unengaging classrooms/schools
Just show them the finale to LOST and have them work backwards from there - makes total sense https://t.co/jq6diWpjT6
What is a resource for that? I'm trying to assist our World History T to jazz his curric a little bit.
we used to do flash mobs in the hallway!
A3: I set up a "Who'd I Learn From Wall" where Ss put a note up to another S who helped them that unit
A3 "Culminating Activities" After a chocolate research unit, we had to taste tons of delicious chocolate, then we had to play soccer.
A3: Reward the positive and praise the learning process. Make it okay to fail, so kids will want to try.
Yes! Create schools where kids are running to get in... not out!
Gosh I like Q3 . So much flashed through my mind but I think themes important thing is just celebrating. Not just a test
A3: “Take pictures of the learning! Make videos! Show the struggles and celebrate the results!”
our teachers want to do that. I thought it was an AWESOME idea!
That's awesome. One T, one School, one district - It's happening https://t.co/HtkX4IOZv8
We already are... apparently just not in our hometown of San diego! Although Dave rocked a presentation at a charter today
Absolutely! is a treasure chest of awesomeness!
A3. We are using a cutter and creating things that would have existed in Colonial America thanks to Fab@makerstudio!
A3: We micro-credential for starters
A3: We flew kites (amazing how many teen never have done this!) at end of China unit
A3: Ss chronicle their celebrations in their leadership binders my students ❤️ creating displays to share with one another
I think you meant but it adds to mystery, also reminds me of growing up in the 90s
Love the idea of throwing end of unit theme parties. Brainstorming how to do w/ Earth's changing surface! https://t.co/03fxwgvTh0
A3: For many yrs, we used to have a bubble blowing dance party after tests. Also, love end of unit theme parties! The Sixties Party!
It sure is! We did the Cha Cha Slide to start!
A3: I really wish I had the time to always do it, but I really think units should culminate with some sort of student-created product.
I feel bad when I know Ss are going to a bad place where there is no engaged learning.
Exactly. Where they feel ownership, security, creative energy & LOVE!
Thank you all for the ideas!
A3: We do a PBL unit all about party planning then we HAVE the party they've planned. It's amazing to experience their learning!
A3: Find the time to celebrate face to face...let them know how much they matter...kinda like this guy: https://t.co/9M74v8erYF
A2 I often show Ss an end product another student has already created-it's like they see this big light full of so many possibilities
A3: I've had "Fantastic Fridays" where we do team-building activities and listen to music! Want to do more to celebrate my students
A3: AR. Students determine marker to Scan and then create video showcasing their knowledge.
A3 I use my videos as bookmarks to share & celebrate the student learning at the close of projects https://t.co/XeqhNL0NlQ
A3:Facilitate Ss as they prove mastery of the concepts in their own way! Help them realize that KNOWING is a celebration in itself!
Ts can bring students into the for some collaborative, creative time.
A3: Have Ss plan end of celebrations.
Tnx. We should always celebrate the efforts of people who help us learn
Great idea, Nili! I agree!
We're getting into College Teacher training now. Soon they will all get it https://t.co/HtkX4IOZv8
We already are... apparently just not in our hometown of San diego! Although Dave rocked a presentation at a charter today
A3 Revisit an original question posed at the beginning that has been explored in depth. Show progress.
A3: example create diorama of historical signifance - pick areas to scan that will tell the story
A2: Teaching the end of a lesson first can leave students on the edge of their seats! It gets them excited about what is to come.
A2: students are put in a detective-like situation where they must piece together clues to find their way.
A3: Celebrate? Yes! As a DJ I bring in my dancefloor lights for a dance party. Ecosystems Unit-Nature Walk and release butterflies
A3 Celebrate the experience through art.. At last 2 years I saw walls of student art doing that. https://t.co/xaXx8OTuCs
A3: Celebrate the work and learning by having the Ss share with presentations and also video them and share on line
Sorry I was super late to the party… Happy to be here. Name: Michael Matera
Rank: Middle School Teacher
great idea! shouldn't end just w presentations, but celebrations!
A3: My coach would have a medal ceremony at the end of PE units. Built an award stand & used chocolate gold coin medals
Love the error analysis! https://t.co/W68iQQh2pY
A2: Sometimes I give my algebra students a problem already solved, and they have to explain the steps or find my mistake
A3 Have them present their projects for a pbl lesson, they can show off their accomplishments in the unit.
A2 Love S response when I ask: I have to teach X, how should I do it??
I hope you aren’t releasing those butterflies in this weather! Poor things wouldn’t make it. https://t.co/RnIxvHO33d
A3: Celebrate? Yes! As a DJ I bring in my dancefloor lights for a dance party. Ecosystems Unit-Nature Walk and release butterflies
This makes me feel like I should have an end of term 1 dance party in chemistry.
A3: We celebrate by starting something new! In geometry Ss helped plan our next project https://t.co/2WzC4jgXUu
Q3: What do you do (or what CAN we do) to celebrate learning and accomplishment at the end of units of study? !
Our crew ROCKED back to school for our Ss today!
Love getting students involved in the planning process. There is no such thing as a lesson plan anymore!
Talking about chocolate. We read the Chocolate Touch. Ss made a box of chocolates to share with class.
A1: students want to come back for more. In other words, they are engaged in the lesson and motivated to learn more.
Q4: Everybody loves a great TWIST ending! (6th Sense, for example) How can we switch it up on students in the end to surprise them?
Hello! Just jumpin' in 'cause didnt know also did tonight too
Treat student inventors like "rock stars" at the library for their Invention Convention - invite community! https://t.co/9JmhgFFovq
Excellent! I changed the name "lesson plan" to "student experience" and it totally changed my perspective
A3: Gigantic Pixy Stix are fun (and so naughty)
Now you can 3d Print those chocolate medals
A2: Celebrations of learning should involve Ps and community too.
A3 Borrowing from have Ss share lesson story in a book with a student designed cover https://t.co/7kwe1rEQyz shelf?
Never a wrong time for a dance party! (well...as i typed that I thought of several but still)
Admins aren't always too keen on it, but it's the most fun and the most real learning we do!
Should be required for every pre-service teacher, like does with her Ss here in MN.
A4 not tell them the ending. Get to the good part and stop. Let them figure it out.
here was our celebration last Fri. after reading chapter on play do -natural ending to unit on Heroes https://t.co/DZG0mjpoZf
A3: I like to make videos that use Big # by adding up all students scores together. Focuses on team! Example: https://t.co/BHti1NizJe
A3 We use or Ss collab on something fun, share work evaluate and get input,
is a rockstar herself. I love it https://t.co/MVRcmkwujV
Should be required for every pre-service teacher, like does with her Ss here in MN.
My turnaround time for each group is so tight Id love ideas on how to celebrate what we do (robotics) in 15-20 hrs/days. Now I do cert
A3: have students do a "reader's theater" and share what they've accomplished through the unit.
A3: Simulations, BIG field trips, whomp button, easy button....so many ways to celebrate learning!
A3: Make a proj due after the exam & make the proj a party! Students bring food/music learned a/b in the material & party down!
same here! Prime goal: help my ss to wonder, to question to want to learn!
A3: Celebrating Ss, Ts, Ps, learning is one of the many favorites of mine. Here's our HS Ss after https://t.co/XdeFA9IX0M
Add a or two to create a musical floor.
Awesome! I'll be presenting "Create FREE & INTERACTIVE Ss Showcases" this summer at in Milwaukee
A3: A game of "I'm going to the moon" is always fun, too. Google it if you haven't played! (Pattern recognition)
A4: Tell Stories. Math problems don't have twist endings, but stories do. Connect content to context and anything's possible
Hi gamification guru. (bows head and backs away, chanting "I'm not worthy...I'm not worthy")
hence why being an outlier has its challenges but it has the biggest rewards!
A3: Have students reflect upon goals they have set and plan their own classroom celebrations that you can approve.
A4:My blog post about a teacher in my freshman year who pulled a surprise ending in the 1st class of the year!
https://t.co/QeVqt6qnJC
A4:My blog post about a teacher in my freshman year who pulled a surprise ending in the 1st class of the year!
https://t.co/hEkRLF39bM
You are doing some crazy awesome in your class. You are leading the pack. Great work!
A dance party is ALWAYS a good idea!
but if the teacher can't dance....????
A4: Some of my best science demos involve the students making predictions and then the end is a big surprise to them!
A3 Lots of dancing-SO important for the soul!-I told Ss if they felt like "Oh" from Home & found themselves moving, more power to them
A4: Would love to give Ss the opportunity to twist things up. What plot twist can they come up with?!!
A4: I like to find different ways of assessing that fit the content. Ss are excited when it isn't just a test https://t.co/BlppLwp6wR
Q4: Everybody loves a great TWIST ending! (6th Sense, for example) How can we switch it up on students in the end to surprise them?
If the teacher can't dance?? That is WAY BETTER!!!
Read Teach Like A Pirate before your first class. It's all you'll need https://t.co/SaBRGwieEu
Im a preservice T here in MN, this caught my attention
Not my baby, but SO cool! Ss lay down & draw out the "injuries" on the "body" for the present https://t.co/rsnBd5DBmd
I've started my space lessons with "We're going on a trip..."
A4. I use acronyms in my schedule, which I post before we leave. Makes them wonder what MDC or LLAP is all night. They asks lots of Qs
Final project for Video Production class was a How To.. video. Ss had to bring in what they made. Of course I encouraged cooking shows
We all LOVE a good dance party. I prefer old school hip hop
A4: adds twists all the time… This week Ss will do a draft pick for new groups… I know no one saw that coming.
If the T can't dance, then pretend they do know how to dance!!! it's their stage
A4: do a pick a door/ending scenario. They choose 1 of 3 then vote, explain thought as to what they picked and why - then reveal
pretend. Kids don't care!!
Love that I just discovered being Teacher Librarian also means party planner.
You're here...you're already ahead of the game,in terms of stu engagement!
like choose your own adventure!
A4 Mutiny on grades! Have students grade you based on what was created instead of the other way around.
A4: I dream of historical Mystery Dinner Theater twist on speed date gig
A4 Plan the lesson but leave extra time and be spontaneous! Sometimes let them decide how to spend end of class
A4: Just did this! I had them TEACH me. They taught me something they like using a style/format of someone we learned about.
A4 How about ending with examples where it seems like something doesn't science principle and we figure out what is going on.
Truth! Love the way can keep them guessing! ideas are perfect.
A4 Provide a twist by having Ss create the assessment for the following day
T putting themselves out there & being comfortable w/ who they are - STRONG message
It's always a party in the library.
A3: We've been learning from biographies. Each S picked a historical figure and we will host a Living Wax Museum on Wed.
yes! In my current role want to do that w teacher PD.
I'm sensing some pirate pressure here...start with the macarena and have Ss come up with the lyrics as review for final? ...
A4: Exp... They taught me about a video game by writing/explaining like Coleridge in his journal.
There should be choice and personalized learning for PD. We are not on size fits all!
mix it up, assessments don't have to be the old pen and paper. Act it out, draw, build, create a video, write a speech
I've done this. Was totally impressed with the rigor of the questions they came up with!
Could do surgery with Remember Operation?
We will not be satisfied until Andi dances!
I'm HANDS DOWN and AWFUL dancer, but that doesn't stop me!
Q5 I know you just got back from break, but ending the year flat is NOT !! How can we wrap up the school year in spectacular fashion?
Students love it when Ts make fools of themselves!
Thanks! I'm always impressed with some of the questions Ss create or challenges they present to other groups
A4: Have them find the twist. Give them history lessons, then ask what would happen if alt ending. create one! https://t.co/uUlcBBgmfD
So much better for kids when we are bad at it but do it anyway!
agreed! I wish my admin was open to thee kinds of ideas. Way too old fashioned. Oh well, party in my class!
A4: A twist? Have students answer in fun accents or from the perspective of the chemical in the reaction or object you are studying.
A4: Sometimes you have to mislead Ss. I start with this fake letter when I do taxation without representation https://t.co/dnXVRqdlsG
I'll def share this with our Bio Ts. They do very similar project.
This is a great truth that you speak!
A5 Secret Agent Ceremony where we celebrate all our . I write a speech about where the Ss will be in 30 years.
A4 Like Gamification definitely helps with this!! Always new items, surprises and challenges that can come up!
A5: Scheduled our next day for the end of may - Hooked the Ts today at our meeting. They have ideas already
A5: Scheduled our next day for the end of may - Hooked the Ts today at our meeting. They have ideas already
A5: I often see some of the best lessons at the end of the year because testing is over
A5 Then I read the speech again with the same group of Ss when we open their time capsule before they graduate high school!
A5: Wanted to try out some gaming for my classroom & spice up our return from break so created Poetic Quest: https://t.co/it4AilMksj
A4: find some of the unknown history, inventors related to common knowledge or products
Principals too! Our ms kiddos just shake their heads.
The same goes for my singing too. That's what makes it hilarious https://t.co/ei6bEqcdlo
I've found my bad dancing actually encourages the shy kids to dance, too. They think, "I can't possibly look as stupid as her."
We're trying to put together a Lip Sync battle & include faculty Could be a sell out
Thinking of how to incorporate that into bonus XP points. Best Qs worth more?Mini challenge?Thx.
A5: Give an Educational CRESCENDO! My largest simulations, and my highest frequency of activities all come at the end of the year.
I love letting the Ss "show off" what they know! https://t.co/Fs7FBWBBD3
A4: Just did this! I had them TEACH me. They taught me something they like using a style/format of someone we learned about.
A5 I'm de-structuring units to let ss work at own pace. Flipped lessons, but watch video in class,if get ahead, any time!
A4: Present kids with a issue they have to solve, then relate said issue to content they will be learning and draw comparisons.
A5: The EOY is the best! 3/4 of the year building rapport comes down to MANY great moments shared style in Quarter 4! Let's go!
A5: The EOY is the best! 3/4 of the year building rapport comes down to MANY great moments shared style in Quarter 4! Let's go!
A4: Element of twists & surprises = high yields of engagement & works beautifully with both Ss & colleagues https://t.co/3f8G1ztMyu
A5: Hand the class over to the students and let them use everything you've worked on all year long. They'll surprise you
A4a A lot of small towns have squares honoring Veterans. They tell a story. It's easy to recall wins, harder to remember struggles..
A5: keep the energy and excitement about teaching and Ss going.. Believe in them!
A4 Tell stories while teaching; like Paul Harvey would do with his books and radio show "The Rest of the Story"
A5 Fun, Fun, and More Fun! whatever it takes to keep the Ss going and engaged. This group sure helps with that!
A5: Keep up engagement! Hands-on learning, creative expression, and enriching. Don't let the momentum die!
A5: have students create welcome pics, posters, videos, etc for next year's students & teachers
They had at NSTA Nashville with freebies if your patient survived...DOA https://t.co/3kXGtm6dWY
Could do surgery with Remember Operation?
A5 I try to end the school year w/ incredible creativity! I plan collaborative, fun gifts at school https://t.co/Vjl9LDiYHX
A5 We design, build, and test bridges!
Now if we could just get rid of that testing... https://t.co/9Mybbr3AAY
A5: I often see some of the best lessons at the end of the year because testing is over
A5:A nearby school is doing Olympics week, complete w dress up days, community service competitions, & academic contests! Doing this!
is the normal for me. Sometimes stressful for me, but worth it!
A5 Keep motivatd,try new things, get Ss moving,have more Ss have input,work on Digportfolio see grwth
A5: Make an effort to have multiple lessons a week take place outside the classroom walls.
A5: I like to end the year with projects using/building on skills Ss have learned. My fave Logic/Strategy game presentation next week!
A5: Goal is service project post-AP Exam. End by giving back
A5 I like to save some of student favorite units, like astronomy, for the end and really the students control over more of the plans
A5 With the end of any hero's journey, the hero returns w new knowledge. Have learners find ways to apply this gift to better society
YES but the good kind of stress.
A5 keep pushing new learning for both T's and Ss. Start a challenge.
I am part of a book study and guess what book we are reading
LOL I just blew my cover of my 1st rollercoaster ride at Disney story today...and now I have to dance?
A5: have students create questions, problems, projects for next year Ss and use some at EOY assessment
A4b Like this one from Deming, NM. How might a school commemorate a class's experience in a lasting way? https://t.co/tH48RgTYbI
A5 I end the year with big PBL lessons and try to find ways to get Ss outside for challenges! Last yr's fav was pok-a-tok!
A4: Sometimes you have to mislead Ss. I start with this fake letter when I do taxation without representation https://t.co/ZFa7OxidMP
Dave, it's half of your presentation! Of course you know this truth!
Q5: Speech class Tributes to someone that impacted their lives. invite honorees. Food/drink/tears https://t.co/jJc0udkqbG
I do the same thing! Our BIGGEST memory-making lessons come at the end of the year!
A5: Celebrate achievements and focus on creativity and HAVING FUN!
My students take tons of selfies on the class iPads ....
Anyone have a great resource for PBL lessons?
I'm thinking it might be fun to let Ss plan our Volunteer Appreciation Day.
A5: Bring it everyday! Kids feed off your enthusiasm as a teacher!
Looks great! What's the topic/theme/period?
I want to surprise them w/ "Slacker Teacher Day". I'd give them a topic/problem & they figure it out & share. https://t.co/bViEv0er8z
A5: Hand the class over to the students and let them use everything you've worked on all year long. They'll surprise you
End of year should be a glorious finish - a crescendo! End w a decathlon of events
what a wonderful tribute. Talk abt authentic!
Well, you sound like an English teacher. 😊 I'll be channeling some of your awesomeness this spring.
oh, good. It isn't just my ss who mistake ipads for selfish machines!
A5- Go "accomplishment based"- Have Ss set "help" goals. Help
1. Self
2. Someone you know
3. Someone you don't
Report progress daily.
A5. We also do Supermarket Sweep (who remember that?) to buy food for the local pantry. Raised $ all year so time 2 spend it!
A4: Sometimes you have to mislead Ss. I start w/ this fake letter when I do taxation without representation..
https://t.co/DHO2H8kSHD
A5: Personalizing learning, gamification, design thinking, genius hour, , discussions .
Q6: Why does it have to end, dang it??? How can we extend the learning beyond our class/school w/o resorting to the "Homework Trap"
I believe in anytime as well as anytime.
When it rains...it pours. (and it looks like the answer is yes)
A5 Flashy doesn't make something good; meaningful learning comes from connecting the subject to the Ss by making it relevant to them
A6 In one lesson I had students prove sportscaster's comments wrong. The CHOSE to find more to disprove. Give them a reason to learn!
A6:It starts with engaging them with choice during the day. They go home and want to keep it going.Asking Qs and leaving them hanging
A6: we need to create true inquiry
We want (need) to know more.
Homework? Not so much. I love to create after-school CHALLENGES that S's are excited to try to tackle.
I just have to say: This is awesome! Where can you connect & share with so many other enthusiastic & creative Ts?!
A6: Real world problems or issues students face outside our buildings! Students become Life long learners.
I need to do more to grow ! My ss don't yet see possibilities of knex, lego, scratch, tinkercad, etc etc!
Ditto. Thank you! The momentum and excitement you, and bring is much appreciated!
My Ss have developed a love of blogging
A6: Our Ss need to be explorers and imagineers and our assessment must allow for that.
A6: LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS!! Use to tear down the four walls of your classroom. Make it endless!
Q6: TED talks presentations. Require them to present/lead disc.ince. Ends up being a leisure activity for many (every content area!)
A5:Love my illuminated manuscript simulation… I mean come on! Having Ss write by hand is crazy… By LED Candle. https://t.co/mWbuLuzra5
A5 Inspired by a student and colleague, thinking of a creating a whole school music video celebrating what makes each classroom unique
Another reason I'm glad I was here tonight. Thanks for sharing, Dave, and thanks for writing, John. https://t.co/cH9xWi95DC
Yes, doing this now w/ new diff homewrk more & movement :)
Allow for stdts to have voice in learning. Create chat rooms in learning system or send out a forum question every night
A6: Pose a weekly challenge question, and encourage Ss to share the answer in a creative way. Build intrigue & encourage risk taking!
A6 I have Ss that want to plan an unofficial trip for any students that want to meet at Medieval Times on a Saturday!
A6: We have students become reviewers and experts! They publish book reviews and app reviews on ! https://t.co/2Qzio6mkOf
A5: I'm purposely waiting til now to cover a few things like the Constitution that my 8th graders can't escape. Keeps them motivated
I try to pull kids in whenever I can to get them in a collaborative, non-threatening, open learning forum.
A6: I'm amazed this year, after the intro of Google Slides students are CREATING their own presentation after their own research!
Agree with the ability, but don't abuse Ss downtime either. Keep a balance.
A6 Side Quests are huge for my class! Allow students to follow their passions while learning!
A6:I have Ss get off the bus and give me things they wrote for me or bring posters that weren't assignments because they wanted more
A6: This is where we use technology. Use learning platforms to branch out from our walls & making learning organic, and go beyond 8-3
Sounds like side quests. I can't wait to introduce them to my Ss soon.
A6 Make a Hero's Journey video like https://t.co/Hm67LYTFwX instead of that cheesy/passive nostalgic end of term PowerPoint slideshow
A6: This is why it is vital to get your community involved in your school! Local businesses & parents can help extend the learning!
Love the handwriting Not crazy.
A6: I love sending home a message to parents around dinnertime with a "Ask your child about ___" message.
A6: I've been thinking about summer passion projects. Create a place where Ss can share projects, books, volunteer activities, etc.
A6: Challenge kids to find examples of learned info in their outside life. Pictures, books, monuments. Ask them to snap a pic of it.
A6 I like encouraging labs and projects that they can do at home, things like Rube Goldberg machines and low cost experiments
A6 Introduced freshmen to today. Continue sharing & posting resources after class. Will use as evidence for in class essays
2 of my favorite challenges... The Graveyard Challenge and The Mr. Burgess March to the Sea! That last one...super tough!
A6:Tap into their passions. Embrace what they love. Even if you don't understand it, you can create moments of discovery through it!
agreed. The most engaged I've seen S's on ' is voluntarily! They connect what we we learned.
Gotta jump ship early tonight! Thanks for a great chat all!
Great idea! https://t.co/NryXUv0GZv
A6: I love sending home a message to parents around dinnertime with a "Ask your child about ___" message.
We love this tool especially for Global Read Aloud started by
A5: at EOY I have Ss present to class the passion projects they've been working on all year on their own. We all learn something new
A6: When Ss are TRULY engaged they keep on learning! Blogs & prove it! Made on Ss own time😊 https://t.co/t5KSHSS93X
agreed. The most engaged I've seen S's on ' is voluntarily! They connect what we we learned.
A6: set up student blogs on . So many run with it!
A6 Using social media effectively and efficiently is another way to continue learning!
Great idea, Laura! would love to hear if you pull it off! https://t.co/ySF68ZKUWR
A6: I've been thinking about summer passion projects. Create a place where Ss can share projects, books, volunteer activities, etc.
So I did at 7:00 and at 8:00, & now I have too many tabs open. Looks like I've got a day of research ahead of me : )
So I did at 7:00 and at 8:00, & now I have too many tabs open. Looks like I've got a day of research ahead of me : )
A6 How about "Here is object X/Y/Z, in 3 months I want you to come back and tell me something interesting that you did with it."
A6 "homework4fun" is opportunity for Ss to write at least a page about anything they want (research, reflection, math, etc) 4th grade
A6 To truly teach means we inspire;by inspiring our Ss,Ss will explore new ideas outside of class--building off of what we taught
That sounds like an epic summer school course! A community service course would be fun too.
a6 use Twitter chats in the summer 4 book studies u b surprised how many Ss will participate right
Q7: Again, NO SPOILERS for TWD fans, but...what is your all time favorite ending or cliffhanger of a book, movie, show, or event?
Awesome ideas! Working hard to balance testing & curriculum expectations. Important to connect Ss globally. https://t.co/dxx9p2mHAj
There should be a summer Passion Project course for Ts to engage in.
A6 Online chats we did last year & still today r invaluable-Ss sign in early, eager to connect & chat about topics that matter to them
A6 I send out bonus, or scav hunt activ using or use for fun, have them also be T nxt day
Awesome way of engaging the parents. I need to find more ways like this for our Ts to connect with Ps through
I love the concept that created!
My Ss like my pics while they are on the bus. So I need to meet them where they are!
I love this. https://t.co/a383hjSgx4
A6 Online chats we did last year & still today r invaluable-Ss sign in early, eager to connect & chat about topics that matter to them
A6: Involve Parents to creatively connect, extend, challenge learning to transfer beyond classroom walls https://t.co/tZjBroMh9i
Every episode of Game of Thrones. So engrossed I don't want it to end!
Nooooo. 1st games of baseball were today, so I've been chatting from the field. Dang it
It's kind of like what we're doing right now, huh:) It's human nature.
A7: Easy. Rey holds out her hand with Luke's lightsaber in it. He looks at it and at her, and says nothing. Now I gotta wait 18 months
YES! For me, it's called long range planning for next year. Need to spice it up tho, this round
No worries! Thanks for checking in and we'll see you next week, hopefully!
A6 Help Ss want to continue learning- get them excited about searching and finding. Opp to connect
A7: Tough call...The Usual Suspects, Life of Pi, GOT (if Martin would finish writing the books...)
A7. I had to watch the 6th sense over again once I saw the ending!
A7 Not a huge cliffhanger fan. Loved the end to Leverage where you knew things would be different after, but still full of excitement
A7: Homeward Bound, anyone?! "SHADOW! SHADOW! SHADOW!" "Go on without me!"
I've heard great things about but we're doing great w/ - just need to engage Ps more
So important we give our Ss a voice! Use with my Ss. Also gives them an authentic audience.
Often ppl incorporate tech&fancy PowerPoints-why?-once you have Ss attention you better have substance to support it
A7: Not gonna lie, I can't stand cliffhangers! Why I'm a huge fan of binge-watching shows on !
Patience young Padawan. Patience.
A7: The Rosebud twist from the movie Citizen Kane!
One of the best and never saw it coming!
Yes I was! It has left quite the impression still after all these years!
developed my own social media policy since school had none.
That does help!! But...so hard not to just keep letting the next one roll...next thing you know, look at the time!
these two chats give my week the oomph I need! y'all rock!
A6: We have to give hw, but streamlined it this year with lots of choice and fun options.
YES! I am delaying watching the movie w/ my kids because I know that ending will STILL get me!
Hello crew! Just got home from my class- bummed I missed the chat :(
A7 The biggest in my life was waiting for each Harry Potter book to come out!! It would take years. Kids these days have it so easy!
A7: I guess it has to be Batman Vs. Superman bc no way does he die ... no way
The book Teach Like a Pirate has brought new insight to my ideas of teaching and I cannot wait to apply it to my future classroom!
The crucial 10 seconds between episodes where you think to yourself..."Hm, should I stay or should I go?"
A7: Bones season finales! AND did anyone watch the mini series Grace Point or Harper's Island?! EVERY EPISODE! OY
You are really lucky to have discovered it so early!
A7: Just waiting to see what happens next on Dance Moms is all I need.
Headed out for the evening, Goodnight crew!
Happy you came and said hi, sorry that you missed the chat!
yes! And we know what the answer always is...
I Use Schoology too, but , , or my favorite, is a must!
Awesome job Adam! You have the bug and your students lives will be forever changed because of it! https://t.co/yx4M1bGeKp
Our time machine and room for trip this week back to the constitutional conv., maybe George will be there https://t.co/lugXtWBksW
Awesome PIRATE in the making here! https://t.co/huOlnFfnqN
The book Teach Like a Pirate has brought new insight to my ideas of teaching and I cannot wait to apply it to my future classroom!
A7 I mean it's hard to go with anything other than Pretty Woman. Not sure there's anything more awesome then rescuing him right back.
if I go there will be trouble, if I stay it will be double!
A7: Rudy, Rudy, Rudy! or Bennie “the Jet” stealing home in the sandlot! So many great endings. Titanic, the boat sinks every time.
A7. Raymond Reddington always And The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg! Always wondered who The Stranger was!
Great to see future Ts learning that the status quo is not always going to work. Think differently
A7) every episode of Lost. Had me going for years...too bad the finale couldn't live up to it, but they hooked me
A7: One I think no one has said for me would be Big Fish - not the most watched movie, but the ending resonated for me
Hey!! Thank you so much for joining us in tonight! I'm always on fire with ideas after hanging out with this crew!!
Thanks for all the great finishing ideas, inspiration and support. The collective "YOU" is the best!
Amazing chat as always so nice 2 see my friends
Thanks for another great chat with many great ideas . See you soon
love that movie. great ex of twist
Oh, that film made me bawl. G-Pa used to tell tales about the space between his teeth https://t.co/T12j0T5n4j
A7: One I think no one has said for me would be Big Fish - not the most watched movie, but the ending resonated for me
Thanks for the great chat ! Truly nothing like the experience and crew. Simply amazing stuff.
Fun chat tonight! Some really cool things are going on in LOTS of classrooms! You're AWESOME!
Phew pretty sure is the fastest hour of the week! Creative tool belt refilled & ready to rock these next 7 weeks! Thanks
Now we need to get you to come over to on Thurs at 9 CST.Another life-changing book by
Or show another class' results - then "if there's time" we can play them in ghost mode.
Always feel so invigorated after this chat! Thanks and crew!
Great to see you, Jay! Hopefully f2f again soon.
Thanks for a great chat ! Always fun chatting with all of you!
ditto! Along w/ - the journey was satisfying, the ending meh...
A7: OK, I have to jump back in for this one. I liked the end of the Divergent series bc it fit the story . https://t.co/449Q1brvq9
Q7: Again, NO SPOILERS for TWD fans, but...what is your all time favorite ending or cliffhanger of a book, movie, show, or event?
Great chat tonight! Lots of ideas to help me finish the school year strong! Aaarrrrgh! Thanks !
A7: my best tv cliffhanger was Homeland 😦😬😱
A7 I also love the unfulfilled, interpret your own ending cliffhanger in films like The Graduate! https://t.co/EGLio5krAy
Thanks for a really fun chat! Reminds me to hype it up and make it count:)
A6: "each one of us is a brain...and an athlete...and a basket case ...a princess...and a criminal." https://t.co/JmMZ00TnBy
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