#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday June 28, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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starts now! Follow & respond to questions with A1, A2 & !
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starts now! Follow & respond to questions with A1, A2 & !
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For the next hour, we will be answering questions about !
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A1 The most engaging lesson I ever taught was one the students ran away with. Th
ey wrote plays to raise money for Sudan.
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A1 Hard to say what has been mind-altering. Ss don't realize this immediately. Could take years. Will keep thinking.
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A1. Using paper airplanes to show scale models and precision. Turned into so much more.
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A1: working in spec Ed most lessons are aimed at altering their mind/perception. A question/answer game to teach social skills.
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Live it when students take ownership and run away with it! Lesson has meaning.
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A1: The most powerful lesson is the one that keeps going outside of the classroom. Ss inspired to keep going in their own time
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A1 My most engaging lessons were not taught by me but student led.
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A1: after a really bad test, class discussed our fears and ways in which to face them. Probably more mind altering for me.
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A1- Students were given the power to create the project. They organized a wellness event with guest speakers and booths. So good
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A1: The most powerful lesson is the one where students are the ones teaching, challenging and developing ideas for Ts
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This is the right-on right here. https://t.co/BsVmVqp9By
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A1 My most engaging lessons were not taught by me but student led.
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A1: The question answer card game lead to the Ss taking some control they began to expand on the questions/challenge each other.
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Do you have that written out? If so will you share it? https://t.co/jyv1FACadO
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A1. Using paper airplanes to show scale models and precision. Turned into so much more.
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A1 Students of all walks of life deserve edu and we teach this mind-altering lesson by creating global accessible schooling.
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Hey guys. Joining in late while A1 was sent out. James here, Year 11 student from Auckland NZ. Bringing some to
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What level of awareness do you think students have that they are in that role?
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A1- Teaching my 8th Ss to recognize persuasive techniques. It blows their minds how language and visuals shape our thinking.
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Awareness is crucial. They understand how important the lesson is and what it takes to inspire others https://t.co/onXEldKyUi
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What level of awareness do you think students have that they are in that role?
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A1 Not mind-altering, but team-based, Amazing-Race style challenges gets the students engaged. I also love my ghost story lessons
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A1 philosophical lessons and scientific ones they make me wonder most of the times
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I need more information about these ghost stories! Please share!
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A1 - this was the most mind altering lesson I ever had in school; 6th grade. Hope to share it someday <3 https://t.co/CcEZZ97YFy
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A1- Teaching my 8th Ss to recognize persuasive techniques. It blows their minds how language and visuals shape our thinking.
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I want to be in your class!
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A1: The most inspirational lesson is where Ss can take concepts from the lesson and inspire others themselves.
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I Seinfeld the more info on the ghost stories!🖖
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I second the request for more info on these ghost stories!🖖
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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I’ll track 'em down! It’s identifying formulas in urban legends/folklore and writing our own :)
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Excellent! You know the best.
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I'm a student and I aim for knowing, learning and applying more
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A1: best lesson was when my students sold treats to teachers to raise $ for kids in Cbus!
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A1: taught 6th grade mini-lesson on ancient Egypt to pre-service peers. Asked "should mummies be left in their tombs? why/not?"
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Take it from a student, folks. https://t.co/v2DJrwu0L3
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I'm a student and I aim for knowing, learning and applying more
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A1 ss from 5-6 years ago still tell me they remember Creating Man as a writing activity. From Going Bohemian.
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A1 STEM challenges like this help shift mindset. Students learn to grow from failure, not fear it. https://t.co/Y3SxASHGwX
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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, pleeease speed up the .
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A2: Incorporate videos by getting Ss to create videos. Find concepts, develop understandings & present them digitally.
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A2: Use as hooks for introducing the lesson, reinforcement of concepts,tools for further thought
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Shout out to for joining us live at the
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A2 In the ELL/ESL classroom, our teachers use video clips to build schema & demonstrate different language concepts.
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A2: i TRY to find YouTube for hooks. Next year I'm going to use Mulan for teaching historical errors and critical thinking skills
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Short and sweet - love those hooks. https://t.co/1fX1j1lxzR
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A2: i TRY to find YouTube for hooks. Next year I'm going to use Mulan for teaching historical errors and critical thinking skills
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A1 Gave my Ss an instructions test & they all failed + the our TA. Had a powerful convo about lessons tht failure teaches us
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A2: I had a professor that encouraged different ways to submit assignments. I did one of mine by recording videos onto YouTube
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I had my students create a 20 Time pitch using Powtoons. Limited success, but will try again on the fall. https://t.co/Rnx0MnwBEE
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A2- to engage Ss at the open of a lesson or as a creative deliverable that they make on their own. Need to develop better uses!
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Thank you for these kind words!
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A2 I start with video and follow it with a hands-on experience.
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You are more than welcome! Thanks for chatting with us!
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A2: hooks, compare and contrast, student taught lessons, share literature we don't have access to, etc.
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A2: start out with explaining content then sometimes transition to video covering content then to Ss led discussion.
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Great idea- how does their engagement differ when they are the creators?
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A2 use docos for writing prompts. Short silent film (Tama Tu by Taika Waititi) for story telling.
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A2: don't have one yet, but if my Ss can use a camera, I'd incorporate that into options for displaying what they've learned
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A2 I video the kids sharing what they've done in class. They love knowing I will tweet the videos out to the world!
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I'm so glad you joined us. Is with you?
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TED_ED: starts now! Follow SensAbleLrning & respond to questions with A1, A2 & !
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TED_ED: starts now! Follow SensAbleLrning & respond to questions with A1, A2 & !
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TED_ED: Q2 coming up in a moment!
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A2: use of videos allows for access to "experts" that class would not otherwise have.
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A2 They also encourage students to perfect their language skills thru video apps & sharing their creations w/ the class
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I like to use video clips during PLs to help Ts (my Ss) see strategies in action.
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A2 I also love having my students create videos- demonstrates understanding of the material & way funnier than mine.
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A2 they use it in order to make us understand what they're explaining in an easier way, but this method isn't used alot
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I love having students make predictions about how my hook video relates to the objective.
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A2 students can film and submit assignments and responses through Google Classroom. Different media to support crit thinking.
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A2:TED Ed lessons for those times when you need just a little lesson to end class, great content, accurate, and thought provoking
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A2 is great 4 Ss 2 to create vids 2 demon. their understanding + use for facilitated learning exper.
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THIS I really like - awesome idea. https://t.co/1yU8ne3OgQ
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I love having students make predictions about how my hook video relates to the objective.
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A2: Use a video clip with no sound and have the students write the story!
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Q2 animation/visuals help us to better understand complex ideas... They often better engage and entertain us too!
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A2 is also great. Gets kids up and moving for this much needed brain breaks they need. I door recess resource too
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I love it...students can use video to show what they know...create! https://t.co/12HFHBLLsI
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A2 students can film and submit assignments and responses through Google Classroom. Different media to support crit thinking.
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A2 bottom set are watching March of the Penguins. Good qns & the running commentary is hilarious.
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Time I showed my English 4 class Brokeback Mountain following a reading of Kafka's Metamorphosis in a unit on Outcasts.
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I've done something like this both as a student and educator, it's pretty awesome!🖖 https://t.co/k2ZLtMMI7N
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A2: Use a video clip with no sound and have the students write the story!
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Oh wow, this is awesome! this is a great 1st day of school idea. Have to figure out the best video. https://t.co/zoFedZCSyu
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A2: Use a video clip with no sound and have the students write the story!
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A2: Get Ss to film or document and complete work using . Students are creative when they use resources they know.
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That is awesome, I could only imagine, all they do is WALK!!!
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A2 Grade 1 students video their illustrations while reading the story they wrote. Then upload to class Insta for parents to see.
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I used this idea by about a lesson about environmental issues and it worked great! https://t.co/PsEFx32YN2
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Oh wow, this is awesome! this is a great 1st day of school idea. Have to figure out the best video. https://t.co/zoFedZCSyu
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A2: Use a video clip with no sound and have the students write the story!
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You're welcome!
I just want to say that TEDEdChat highlights my Wednesdays
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Now I'm thinking about all the different ways to use this in class! Thx for sharing.
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How many students are in the house right now?
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"Why are they pushing each other? That's ratshit as." It's gold. But they love the learning that comes with it.
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I'm so happy to be done with school for the summer so I can participate!
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I'm a teacher but also a grad student. Does that count?
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<3 this! Exactly what I want to encourage in my classroom: creativity https://t.co/1CZG7JIxxo
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A2: I had a professor that encouraged different ways to submit assignments. I did one of mine by recording videos onto YouTube
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of course! Aren't we all students in our own way! If not, then we should be
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I'm a very recent grad, April 2016, of a program at Sheridan college.
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A2 Upload direct links 2 vids on 4 Ss 2 explore independently or sm groups. Did this with Ancient Greece virtual tour
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A2. Incoming students create "about me" videos & share them with classmates via a Google Drive as a way to get to know each other
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A3 That students find their passions and OWN them. Be yourself. Do what matters to you and share it with the world.
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A3: That's a loaded one. So many. But i guess, that they learn how to learn. So many of mine don't know.
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A3: My wish for Ss is that they are constantly insipred, determined and ready to do great things when they leave school.
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A3 to be able to stand up for their right to be curious and ask questions.
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A3 I hate the phrase lifelong learner. I hope my Ss find passion and satisfaction in whatever they pursue.
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A3: I want them to love learning, have no barriers and recognize their potential!
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A3 Instill a love of learning, the means to continue their personal growth, and be happy, positive members of society.
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A3) that they become lifelong seekers of knowledge and information. That they are proud of who they are & contribute to the world
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A3: they come to love learning and growth and continue it outside of class, that personal and academic growth go hand in hand
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A3 I want my students to be better and want better for themselves.
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A3 I hope my students amaze even themselves with their potential. They have so much to offer the world. https://t.co/abxCVNcJyc
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A3 At , said, ""How do we make our schools laboratories of democratic participation?" Excellent question!
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A3 We wish every student had access to world-expanding edu: cross-cultural exchange, diversity in the classroom, open discussion
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A3 and to know that they never ever have to accept status quo because they can demand better.
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A2 To become ambitious, fearless, risk-takers. To embrace failure and use it to drive them to succeed in their life passions.
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To inspire a love of learning inside and outside of the classroom--learning happens all of the time! https://t.co/pVd1LFUHhe
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A3 My wish 4 my Ss is for them to enjoy being lifelong learners. I only hope I can help to grow these seeds in them 😁🙋🏾
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A3: If my students learn anything from me I want to to be - question everything, be kind, and never stop learning
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A3: My goal for Ss is to let them know they have no barriers, they matter and they are needed to make great change in the world
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Q3. I want them to recognize that there is the potential for learning in virtually everything they do.
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A3: I want my students to develop grit, determination and realize that not everything is easy, hard work pays off and to show up
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Any advice for the best way for this to happen? Tips for teachers? https://t.co/Ar24WwR5mr
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A3: My wish for Ss is that they are constantly insipred, determined and ready to do great things when they leave school.
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Love the mention of embracing failure, it's simply the first step to success!🖖 https://t.co/xbXEOLO1Fs
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A2 To become ambitious, fearless, risk-takers. To embrace failure and use it to drive them to succeed in their life passions.
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There is so much inspiration in the tweets answering Q3.
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A3: also to challenge themselves, each other, and educators in positive ways.
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A3) I wish that every student is able to see learning as a hobby not a job -
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A3. I want students (well, everyone) to appreciate what they have, work towards what they want, and be happy, productive citizens
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They need to witness this in our classrooms- us, guest speakers, videos of inspirational people, etc.
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Too often we dwell on what we want but don't have and end up not realizing how much we have. https://t.co/k0IyoIseUe
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A3. I want students (well, everyone) to appreciate what they have, work towards what they want, and be happy, productive citizens
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A3 My wish is tht they remember how they felt when they 1st "got it", whatever "it" is/are. Then, help others discover their "it"
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Love this! Such an important skill. Especially to show and work hard https://t.co/INBzqtmX5s
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A3: I want my students to develop grit, determination and realize that not everything is easy, hard work pays off and to show up
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I'm going to answer selfishly on this one... That they go on to make my world a better place to live in!
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Sorry for late start! Emily Butt RECE and recent EA graduate from Sheridan college joining from Ontario! Excited for my first
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so true!! SHOW UP, that's a life lesson!
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You're gonna get hooked!🖖 https://t.co/2m6K2IDfbj
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Sorry for late start! Emily Butt RECE and recent EA graduate from Sheridan college joining from Ontario! Excited for my first
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What I wish for my students is that when the going gets tough, they are still capable of everything they want to achieve!
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This is great advice peeps (how to inspire students to be true and discover their passions) https://t.co/icZTnnkQup
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They need to witness this in our classrooms- us, guest speakers, videos of inspirational people, etc.
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Yes! To the needs of our evolving world! https://t.co/FFpkdEpFUo
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1st step: include students from all walks of life. Next generation of leaders must speak to the needs of our world.
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you will love it, glad you are here!
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It worked great with no sound...Ss created their own captions in an activity about the environment! https://t.co/knJgUBG1Xl
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this is 3rd week in row, has become part of weekly agenda, the people are great.
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A4: make sure they know they can speak in the first place which means getting them out of "their" classrooms
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A4: By showing them how much they mean to us & our students even in the smallest way! Can range from a high five to a coffee out!
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A4: no snark. Just a lot of teachers especially new ones who don't realize they have a voice past their requirements
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A4: teachers should be given more control/input with agenda/content and also give them megaphones!🖖
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I appreciate you and the work you do Jimmy!!
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A4 Amplifying teacher voice was one of the many things I appreciated about -Ed when I first found them.
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A4: If Ss are inspired by their work and their lessons, the teacher's voice is amplified because of the importance
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I'm so happy you're here! You should host a chat, soon! :)
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A4 know that we are the experts and professionals in our field. Celebrate each other and our successes.
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A4 Ts and schools need to share what amazing things are happening in our schools- social media!
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A4 I share the nuggets of goodness they've shared w/ me in whatever space I'm given or have 2 create. Amplify through sharing!
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I would add better working conditions, more time and better work environment!🖖 https://t.co/pxEjxSqUck
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A4: By showing them how much they mean to us & our students even in the smallest way! Can range from a high five to a coffee out!
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A4 Teachers need for their voices to be heard. Schools should be safe and well-equipped for creative, engaging lessons
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Thanks for for a great chat today. Great platform as always to share my .
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A3 I love reading their quotes that's on TEDEd blog they're source of inspiration and rethinking
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A4: is always there to amplify our voices :)
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Yes! Schools really need PR people that are with the times…school FB and Twitter feeds CAN be awesome. https://t.co/hZFq5UWiPy
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A4 Ts and schools need to share what amazing things are happening in our schools- social media!
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A4 Build each other up. Confident teachers develop a voice with concise messages in and out of the classroom.
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A4. Amplify the voices of teachers by giving them the time and space to talk and learn with/from one another, host a
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Thank you for a great chat. Need to feed the kids. They never stop eating...😉
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Teaching without good resources is like one arm pitching; you can still do it, but you're held back. https://t.co/vcGNK4qbjd
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A4 Teachers need for their voices to be heard. Schools should be safe and well-equipped for creative, engaging lessons
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A4: Also, I pass on the best lesson my co-workers in the schools taught me: when teachers teach each other, everyone wins
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I love it when teachers share their colleagues great ideas. I love my Twitter
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I love a good baseball analogy! https://t.co/yMOIbdoKRC
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Teaching without good resources is like one arm pitching; you can still do it, but you're held back. https://t.co/vcGNK4qbjd
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A4 Teachers need for their voices to be heard. Schools should be safe and well-equipped for creative, engaging lessons
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We're so appreciative of the community of teachers and learners has built. Thanks for joining us everyone@
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TED_ED: Wrapping up Q3, on to Q4
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Thanks for joining everyone!
