#XPLAP Archive

Book study chat focusing on Explore Like a Pirate, written by Michael Matera.
Wednesday May 3, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #XPLAP Tapas dinner #PLN party… Introduce yourself and share your favorite food! Link to recipe if you have it…
  • participatechat May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #XPLAP by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/H4sKQy2gOz
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Hey ya'll, KathiSue in the restaurant tonight. Oregon Online Teacher and retired MS principal/Tech teacher. #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    WOO HHOOO... Let's eat!!! #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    I'll be joining you all after bedtime! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    This is my kind of topic! So excited to chat with my #xplap peeps tonight!! Tisha HS Culinary Tr, Medford, OR
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hey everyone! Trying to stay dry here in STL! My favorite food would be pizza!! #xplap
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Stefanie from Illinois, 8th ELA and team lead. Pasta and bread are my downfall. Love a good one pot meal 🥘 #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Michael Matera Chef tonight on #XPLAP please be gentle @tishrich as you are the head Chef every day in your classroom kitchen! #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Carrie Baughcum 6/7/8 Extended Resource SPED Teacher in Arlington Heights Illinois...Favorite Food...Deep Dish Pizza (Lou Malnati's) #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    My favorite food is chocolate... #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    My Fav food is PIZZA just like @rice_julie I guess that is a #gamification correlation #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Favorite food.....Love Mexican food, Italian food, Sushi, Thai.... Are you kidding...I teach culinary! Food is my thing! Love it all! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    We will miss you! Enjoy the night! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey! I'm Jen, a 6thgrade English Teacher from IN! Ready to cook up greatness! #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Nick from Iowa favorite food is poutine the recipe is simple fries,cheese curds and gravy #XPLAP
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Part of the 5th Food Group... #XPLAP
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hey alll! Melissa from Nebraska, 11-12 ELA. Favorite food: Mashed potatoes for as long as I can remember! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Those one pot meals are nice… Glad to have you here Stefanie on #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsCford_tweets
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Jay from Omaha, MS science teacher. favorite recipe, Eggs in hell with some hashbrown potatoes (https://t.co/nvVsXaIyiE) #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    YUM! #XPLAP and welcome to dinner!
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Adam in SW Va, 6th grade math. It is a salad with lots of bread and cheese, and just tomatoes, okay it is pizza. Not salad at all. #XPLAP
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #xplap Dean 5th grade from MI, one of my fav's https://t.co/blAc24GzcW but I make it shredded instead of kabobs
  • LeachTeach4 May 3 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Oops! Forgot to add #XPLAP :-)
    • LeachTeach4 May 3 @ 8:01 PM EDT
      Jamie, English teacher from NMHS in Southern Oregon...favorite food...anything Thai, especially curry :-) YUM!
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Getting started with the first course (question one) in a few minutes on #XPLAP after introductions… Join in the fun!
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome to dinner everyone! Happy to have you around the #XPLAP table tonight…
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hey @tishrich Tish...#XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1 on #XPLAP Pull up a chair and feast with us…
  • EDUcre8ive May 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    John kline from WeVideo for Schools . Very simple: pizza! Never get tired of it. Also Indian food #xplap
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hey, Dean. Nice to back in the room? #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: Tomorrow I am doing a simulation. They don’t know what is about to hit them. I have tons of LED candles, Illuminated manuscripts #XPLAP
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    #xplap A1. I'm going to make a random activity based on a die roll, that makes for some prep tonight, but hey state testing is now DONE!
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: I am going to try my hand at #HyperDocs for 7th and 8th graders on Friday. #XPLAP
  • EDUcre8ive May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    As a video intro... #xplap
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: I did a Ss vs. Tt challenge and it was awesome!!! Ss were in it to win it! #xplap
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: April Shakeups! For one week, I changed the furniture every day! Ss fave was the U-shape, so we kept it that way! #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Planning on doing a Cut Throat Kitchen Challenge coming up soon! Fun change to our routine to keep them on their toes! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Cool! Love to hear more Dean! #XPLAP
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Love this idea Melissa… I love the simple little shake ups that make such a difference. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 Did speed dating review today. So that was awesome. Playing Doodle Quest as part of review tomorrow. #XPLAP
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    a1) Ss versus teacher contest coming soon. Going to be fighting some aliens tomorrow for star wars days. #XPLAP
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: Also going to do some beta game testing next wk for final 2-3 days of school! #xplap
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Mini-Games are my most favorite way to shake up the routine. A little poster to tease them for a bit and them boom! Surprise Game!!! #xplap
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Whats doodle quest? #xplap
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Want to hear how this goes… Hopefully as you sit across from me at lunch @USMspark #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach, @USMSpark
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    I also like to add new spaces to my game board that bring a new adventure to the game and story line and awaken powers theyve earned #xplap
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1:I have dice challenges on the board, roll higher and you get XP, mini games and items where Ss can put spells on other Ss #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Thinking about next week doing a @GetKahoot against the students… #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    I also just really love to infuse fun into my lessons, funniness and creativity #xplap
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Ss don't realize it, but if they do well in the alien battle tomorrow it could help them against me later. #XPLAP #hopeTHEYaren'tWATCHING
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    #xplap A1. 2/2 we are just getting to British Tax Acts, so random tasks for acts according to rolls - good thing s's have currency!
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 planned "random" special events like @breakoutEDU #xplap
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Awesome!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Ss love Hink Pink where answers are 2 rhyming words w 1, 2, 3 syllables so having Ss wrote own a answers that relate to our story #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Started my secret society adventure path… This one is cool. You know what the first rule of the club is right? #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1) I'm testing out TaleBlazer as a review tool. Really cool AR app that lets Ts or Ss build a Pokémon Go like virtual world #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Q2 Coming on #XPLAP in 1 minute… Dare you to hold your breath…
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1 today we tried some new #GBL w/ Covalent and Ion card games. #xplap
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    For example? #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Also tried @flipgrid this wk & Ss are getting crazy creative trying to up each other! #xplap https://t.co/T1jk7PyZAg
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I am taking the online class this summer. #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q2 has been dished up for #XPLAP… Can’t wait to hear from this power crew we have tonight.
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    it'd be funny to tax them for things in the classroom. You want to sit in a chair, that will be a $10 tax and other random stuff #XPLAP
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A1: also been using @flipgrid to have them make group responses as if they were characters in story we're reading. Hilarious 😂 #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: I have some quick quests I post on my LMS that students only have 24 hours or less in some cases to complete. Creative and fun! #XPLAP
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    I love the idea of a "flash quest" like a "flash sale"! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: I like to entice my Ss with the concept of "One bite of the elephant at a time." Oh, they get frustrated with Me. I love it!! #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    It is fun and really funny to see the faces of the other kids when they don’t have something to turn in to earn points or items… #XPLAP
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    #xplap A2. #digitalbreakoutedu is a nice appetizer b/f jumping in to have 3 boxes, 20+ locks, and a short term memory, which is y u have 20+
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: when you find a good idea, make it a weekly special, such as a @flipgrid Friday. They know it's limited and get excited. #XPLAP
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: Quick mini Challenges that change things up & add excitement. Mystery Box challenge, Relay Challenge #xplap
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: 4th qtr, I sell Easter eggs--literally. But only on one random day a wk #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: Breakout is a great idea for quick a activity to do from time to time… SS don’t know what to expect so they come with open mind. #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: I do this as a challenge within google classroom set time frame and then it vanishes #XPLAP
  • EduGladiators May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    🏊🏽SATURDAY #EduGladiators dives into Leadership w/Dunk Tank's @RebeccaCoda @RickJetter #FLedChat #ATchat #EarlyLang #XPLAP #miched #CPCchat
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Offered an item called BRAVERY that allowed kids to take a 10 ? Pop quiz… Each one right earns 100 XP… Everyone clambered for it #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: This makes me think mini lessons... #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Love this idea! #xplap
    • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      A2: when you find a good idea, make it a weekly special, such as a @flipgrid Friday. They know it's limited and get excited. #XPLAP
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 Epic homework activities like the Big Kahuna, a hint order of Operations problem. #XPLAP
  • crossbraining May 3 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Pick a @thekingofrandom video and see if the Ss can make their own version and explain the science behind it #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Next question coming in 1 minute…. #XPLAP get ready for something delicious.
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Just a heads up, to build a game you need to use their website. The app is for playing the game #xplap
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2 recycling last answer @breakoutEDU Told them we're going to do 3 this term so always asking when is next one #xplap
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Q2: Elements / Powerups that appear, are super enticing and then never reappear. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q3 Take a bite into this question… #XPLAP is rocking tonight. Thanks guys…
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Random prizes in them, from candy to cheesy necklaces to 1000XP. Ss use gold to buy them...it's the desire to find the prize inside #xplap
    In reply to @tishrich
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Love the one off items… My fav in my game is imhotep’s level… Makes your house = to top house. HUGE item. #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    LOVE that idea!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    LOVE!!! This idea!!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @mpilakow
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    a late A1: I was kicking around'6 degrees of separation' ideas yesterday. In 6 steps connect John Brown to Jim Crow for example #xplap
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    #xplap A3. The old wait until the last 10 minutes of class trick where it's not you, but the bell they can be mad at, lol!
  • tyler_pearson7 May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A6: 5th graders turned our Scientific Method notes into a music video to help S's retain the information. #XPLAP https://t.co/EEP4nV2v5c
    In reply to @kw625
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: I use to do a big dtp project. 15 different items. The kids loved this project. It took the better part of a qtr to do. #XPLAP
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    I really love this game idea! #xplap
    • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:21 PM EDT
      a late A1: I was kicking around'6 degrees of separation' ideas yesterday. In 6 steps connect John Brown to Jim Crow for example #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: I talk up experiences… I promote and converse with students about what we have done. Builds excitement all the time… #XPLAP
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: the idea of unlocking new skills, experiences, etc is exciting like in Minecraft when get chest but don't know what will be in it #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    I'm not sure. To create a game there is some coding involved. I'm learning on the job #xplap
    In reply to @meyerisland
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3: make backgrounds for my computer and display them as art on my screen… This always are advertising future events in our course. #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Find the best small element ideas from my 9 and 11 daughters. Games they play have some elements that translate to boost in my game. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    We all are Adam! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @meyerisland
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 I've been trying to encourage Ss to become "crafters" for new skills/perks/game twists. Asking them to mod my ideas #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: Here is one of my ads / backgrounds. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Q4 getting plated now and ready to served in a minute… #XPLAP has so many tasty ideas tonight…
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: Another one… #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: We can also be conscious of the fun and creativity we infuse into our lessons. Make our Ss want to be in our classes...want more! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Well said Carrie… #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Love them... #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q4 has hit the #XPLAP table and what a table it is… Filled with friends new and old working and learning together. Thanks everyone!
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 I'm working on a 'teaser trailer' for next year's storyline. This year we are in review mode for big test next week... #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q4: Not quite at this level...#XPLAP
    • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:27 PM EDT
      Q4 has hit the #XPLAP table and what a table it is… Filled with friends new and old working and learning together. Thanks everyone!
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Sure you are… what is something you have done that connected with your students and brought joy into the classroom. #XPLAP
    In reply to @KathiSueSummers
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Any type of mystery basket adds a twist! #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Me putting on my welding helmet and getting into the groove with the welding crew. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4 I love found poetry using the https://t.co/L8Cq0ooGun Fed Writers Prjct narratives. Can get very local history and create #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Bought alphabet die from Amazon… Had Ss roll it… For bonus XP they couldn’t use that letter in their response… EPIC $5 investment #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: No matter the game it is all about relationships, always take time to build this into your game #XPLAP
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: Me putting on my welding helmet and getting into the groove with the welding crew. #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    The thing that students liked the most so far seemed to be the alien battle. Ask a question, if group gets it right, they roll to dmg #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Choice creative time in my class has brought huge levels of not only skill development but freedom to be fearless #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Diving into the pool with our swimmers is always a hit. Thanks for reminding us all that we need to take a lap or two with them. #XPLAP
    In reply to @KathiSueSummers
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Love Boss battles… Check out the blog post on https://t.co/6zzWNxkne9 #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrHentzen
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Also, adding more choice opportunities has been wonderful #xplap
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 Brought in board games to discuss probability and dependent and independent events. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Table top games are powerful because they connect us together as humans… Learning becomes natural in such an environment. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 if you teach US His this interactive slave trade map is eye opening. Find trends and patterns &discuss. https://t.co/7vOWm9SmmR #xplap
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4 My Ss make team memories daily in my room. Whenever an S falls in battle, all help with the Book of Lament sentence. #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Love this Carrie, it is the best when kids are talking about your class when they aren't even in it #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    how fun!!!! #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Get ready for the next question coming to #XPLAP in a minute… Super impressed with the thoughtful responses tonight… Great work!
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4) also they like when I wear a costume #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I think I should add one of these mystery baskets to my World History class. Think it would be fun. #XPLAP
    In reply to @rice_julie
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Props, Props and more Props! That is all I have to say. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrHentzen
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4 My favorite simple mechanic is using gaming dice for random decisions, e.g. dice decide who picks up paper from the printer #xplap
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    Yes you should!!! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Q5 tiny plates are all here for your to choose from… Share your thoughts… #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Need to think it through… Not sure what I would all put in it and what they would be doing yet. #XPLAP
    In reply to @rice_julie
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4: love using the game snake oil to have Ss try to sell a product to each other #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Hey @mizjaxsun it's the menu idea! You and #Hcspdl need to check out #xplap
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A5: Create a menu of ideas that Ss can use their Voice/Choice to entertain their palates. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Adventure Paths… I really think this is a must for your veteran designers… VLOG post here: https://t.co/r3JsLbLUoQ #XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    The higher level a player has in my game the more choice they have about which power they want to select when theyve earned it #xplap
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5: Choices of assignments, quest-based learning. Control over order of assignments (when possible) #xplap
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A5 this is one of my goals for TaleBlazer. Create a Grand Theft Auto mission delivery system w did agents and side missions #xplap
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    When Ss were earning Jedi powers they got to pick which ones they wanted (thought were most powerful) to have during game play #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: What about allowing Ss to set the % of your grading categories with some minimums requirements of course…. Could be interesting #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: My Ss choose what quests to go on, when to use an item, what topic they want to inquire about that day. #XPLAP
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5 Having students share and try alternate strategies when applicable. #XPLAP
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: Ingredient choice helps Ss be creative. #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A5: I give Ss choice in how they complete their bakery missions each unit. #xplap
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I'm trying to work an avatar type system where Ss will get a certain power based on type. Lose the power if they miss deadlines, etc #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    I use mini games to offer a lot of game choice for my Ss. #xplap
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    #xplap A5. I give s's too many choices sometimes, maybe I start to limit with die rolls (d4 up to d20) LOL
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 choice in the medium or format e.g. PSA could be a commercial, poster, skit, radio program #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5 cont. MasterChef chef challenges Ss take a method we learn and turn it into an amazing creation! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: I would like to add more player interaction. Give them choices that affect more then just themselves. I think this is true power. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    You had an example mission sheet last week. I liked the format. Making me rethink my delivery aesthetic #xplap
    In reply to @tishrich
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: I love adventure paths! I did these in my last unit and was amazed by the results. #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Next question coming up in under a minute…. #XPLAP is rocking tonight. Thanks everyone for creating such a wonderful community.
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    trying 2 figure out a way to tie this in to my character creation w/ chemical elements. Hydrogen is in acids, can dissolve a question #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    My Ss earn battery charges to power their powers. They have to have a charge to be able to use a given power. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing the success story with us at #XPLAP Jennifer. Glad you and your students took the challenge. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng
  • PerkyScience May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I like how your idea ties power and amd deadlines together. They may not realize it now, but being on time has great power. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: stations Ss can choose from are nice. Could be different skills/game types that stations are divided by. #XPLAP
  • jvanscoyoc May 3 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5 ...I have cards w/perks. Ss have certain options at certain levels or different options if Quiz vs Test reward #xplap @HeckAwesome
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Q6 is here on #XPLAP and it looks awesome… Take a bite out of this #PLN
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: Choice in performance assessmts. Ss can use Wevideo, Slides, Animoto or PowToon to demo learning #xplap
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Cool. I love keeping the subject aesthetic. I have a drop two answer choices on MC test power, a cheat sheet 3x5 card power #xplap
    In reply to @MrHentzen, @HeckAwesome
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A6: I use digital tools such as Pages, Keynote and Canva to up the visual appeal of what happens in my class. Makes a difference #XPLAP
  • PerkyScience May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Planning leads to power. Great visual and actual link. #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @MrPowley
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    characters could earn/purchase elements. Certain elements have certain powers. Certain element combinations have even greater powers. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrHentzen, @MrPowley
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Q6: I would accomplish this through the development of new #hyperdocs The interactive docs really engage Ss. #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    That's awesome. Incentivized the work with making it punative #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: Love using iOS pages and Canva to make visually appealing bakery missions & challenge slides #xplap
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Agreed! Canva is awesome! Smore pages are fun, too! #xplap
    • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
      A6: Love using iOS pages and Canva to make visually appealing bakery missions & challenge slides #xplap
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A6: Use iMovie to create promo slides to introduce game. Would like to make some promo videos for some of my challenges too! #xplap
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Thanks. I want an incentive for the deadline that doesn't harm a mastery grade. They can still get XP but takes a bit more effort #xplap
    In reply to @PerkyScience, @HeckAwesome
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    I offered a side quest where the kids had to write a word problem and then create it in a visual format. #XPLAP
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A6: It's about immersion, make Ss emotionally invested into your game #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Thank you! It's turned into quite a reflection activity for me... #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    I had a gold system this year. Instead of quiz grade they earned gold they could purchase items with. Sounds similar #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @MrHentzen
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Sub Q6 Is there a non digital way we could customize things for our kids? #XPLAP
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: connect w T outside of area, pick class topic, create a grid @flipgrid and have timed debates, could go into multiple contents #XPLAP
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    I like this!!! #xplap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome, @MrHentzen
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: Attractive, colorful, engaging models and examples! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6 Tomorrow students will be transported to an Italian Monastery Room will have candles, little light and chant music playing… #XPLAP
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Your games seem aeesome yet so involved and complicated. Does it get difficult to keep up with? Or set up? #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @MrPowley
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    Like this idea! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsCford_tweets, @flipgrid
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Next #XPLAP questions coming in one minute… Gordon Ramsey is the expediter get these small plates out to you tonight!
  • karsner May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    #xplap A2, I have cards with activities on them, shuffle, "pick a card, any card, what will it be?" Ss get excited to pick & do the actvity.
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    That is what I create all the #XPLAP slides each week on.
    In reply to @MrsCford_tweets
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Like customization in video games or deck building strategies?#XPLAP
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    explain....#XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I am sure that builds tons of anticipation. Way to go with this one. #XPLAP
    In reply to @karsner
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    I love gold--I use it for daily challenges--takes the worry about the grade away but they earn gold as a class, so they try hard #xplap
    In reply to @MrPowley, @HeckAwesome, @MrHentzen
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6 I'm still using the old G Sites (don't like the aesthetic of new version). Looks like I need to get Canva & Smore #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Q7… BOOM… lets all snack on this one… #XPLAP I know you have room for another bite.
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Deck Building would be an interesting mechanic to play with. I need to think about this one… Good idea. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Renard_Teach
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    One of my summer goals is to learn more about hyperspace. #xplap
    In reply to @KathiSueSummers
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Both are great tools. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • PerkyScience May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Great question. Planning on going 100% game based next year. Looking at the whole picture is scary, not so bad one bite at a time. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @MrPowley
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    hmm, this has possibilities, must think about it more... #XPLAP
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @MrPowley
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    One of my goal over the summer is to learn more about hyperdocs #xplap
    In reply to @KathiSueSummers
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I'm thinking of creating a dice roll system after successful missions. Certain #s get gold amounts or 'power bonuses' #xplap
    In reply to @rice_julie, @HeckAwesome, @MrHentzen
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    Sorry #xplap a little distracted, heading out for a girls night with my sis! Going to have to look back through these amazing ideas later!
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A7: I think creating a Twitter feed for the Ss to share out their exp of triumph and failure. #XPLAP
  • spiraledu May 3 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6. I love the idea of doing more #studentedcamp so they can get to experience a huge variety of learning in different ways #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A8: Food can be incorporated into any subject!!! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A7 My amazing team and I did a huge quiz bowl. Had 10 questions from all students courses. It was epic and fun. #XPLAP
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    #xplap A7. as s's found out with our SS state testing, history, geography, civics, economics, reading non-fiction text features are all part
  • tishrich - Moderator May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Have to leave the party a little early! Thank you @mrmatera for being Executive Chef tonight! Loved this culinary themed chat! #xplap
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    That is a great idea. I know @TechNinjaTodd did a student run Edcamp at his school. #XPLAP
    In reply to @spiraledu, @TechNinjaTodd
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    I was crazy and jumped in w both feet 4 years ago. It was time consuming at 1st, but it was liberating. I started w XP grading /1 #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    do either of them interact with google classroom easily? #XPLAP
    In reply to @mrmatera, @MrPowley
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Means a lot coming from you. #XPLAP
    In reply to @tishrich
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    what about google classroom or schoology?! #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    Once that was mastered I embraced Flipped styles and badging. Then narrative and built as I went. #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome
  • spiraledu May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    @rownbey & @joerobison907 do #studentedcamp once a month at their school: cooking, drones, claymation.. #XPLAP love the variety!
    In reply to @mrmatera, @TechNinjaTodd, @rownbey, @joerobison907
  • MrsCford_tweets May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    My night got a little crazy. Have to check out a little early! Thanks for a great chat. 😁 #XPLAP
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I love the question 'how do you eat an elephant?' ... one bite at a time #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome
  • HeckAwesome May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    must check out then... https://t.co/PhKgRdpncx #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @KathiSueSummers
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    See you Stefanie… chat next week. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsCford_tweets
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Yep, same with #games4ed :) LOOOOVE Canva! Recommend to all! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera, @MrsCford_tweets
  • KathiSueSummers May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    My Ss love eating the elephant... one bite at a time... #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrPowley, @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome
  • MrsLedford6Eng May 3 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Thank you for your help! I will be at @USMSpark and can't wait to learn from you in person! Wanting to go all gamified next yr! #xplap
    In reply to @HeckAwesome, @USMSpark
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Next question coming in 1 minute… I know you have room for one more #XPLAP course…
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Mine has been super time consuming, and it's not where I want it yet, but it is my first year and I bit off too much probably. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @MrPowley
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    I've been blogging my experiences this year. Even now there's ups and downs like in this post https://t.co/Bb3Wyru646 #xplap
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    there'll be an #xplap meetup and gaming session, woot!
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @USMSpark
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Yeah! Glad you will be there Jennifer… Can’t wait to hang out with you… #XPLAP #USMSPARK
    In reply to @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @USMSpark
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Last course of our #PLN meal tonight… A fitting end talking about coming together. Thanks for sitting at the #XPLAP table tonight!
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Oh yes there will be! #XPLAP and gaming at #USMSpark
    In reply to @meyerisland, @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @USMSpark
  • meyerisland May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    #xplap A8. I love to share at staff meetings, edcamps, and county tech meetings #shiaedtech
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Hey #XPLAP community! Want to attend the Unofficial #Gamification summit! Check this out! Sign up today only 50 spots left! #TLAP #Games4Ed
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Can't wait!! #xplap
    In reply to @meyerisland, @MrsLedford6Eng, @HeckAwesome, @USMSpark
  • MrPowley May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    Got a bit behind but great convo tonight. See you all next week... #xplap
  • Slapshot99 - Moderator May 3 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A8: Involve T's into your game, present and have them join #XPLAP chat
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8) incorporate other subjects into the games. Played climate carmen san diego today, going to include Soc Stud info next year! #XPLAP
  • karsner May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    #xplap A3, I take a Ss curiosity during a topic and branch out with a mini exploration using art & science experiment.
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • mpilakow May 3 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A8: Informal convos go so far! Showed a fellow T Flipgrid, and she came up w/a game immediately! #bettertogether! #xplap
  • MrHentzen May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    #USMSpark looks interesting, would love to drive up there for it. Think my wife would kill me if I left her with the newborn though! #XPLAP
  • rice_julie May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A8: Celebrate Ss successes on video announcements. #xplap
  • PerkyScience May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    There is a T in my school that let Ss earn provoeges. by doing service for other Ts. Fun and great exposure. #XPLAP
    In reply to @Slapshot99
  • Renard_Teach May 3 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A8 Humbly offer pieces you think people will like to give a taste. #XPLAP
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone… #XPLAP was filled with great people & ideas. You make a difference everyday in your classrooms & also in #XPLAP community.
  • spiraledu May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A8. Create a feast with our eyes! I share photos, better than just words! #xplap
    In reply to @mrmatera
  • PerkyScience May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    This sounds like a game I need to find out more about. #XPLAP
    In reply to @MrHentzen
  • mrmatera - Moderator May 3 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thanks everyone for joining in the fun chat on #XPLAP tonight. It was fun having a digital meal with you all this week.