#makeitreal Archive


Wednesday January 23, 2019
9:30 PM EST

  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal! Thanks for joining us tonight! Give a quick introduction and drop in your favorite GIF to use :) I'm Denis, host of the chat and author of Instant Relevance!
  • PreK33 Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:31 PM EST
    Welcome Kris!! Glad to have you with us for the chat tonight! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @PreK33
  • Slater_Curtis_ Jan 23 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Curt Slater Proud Principal of the Wildcat in MN #MakeItReal
  • MrsCavalluzzi Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Natasha Cavalluzzi, 11th grade RSP teacher in #SoCal #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Hey Curt!!! Thanks for that inspirational video today! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Slater_Curtis_
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    Welcome to #MakeItReal Natasha!!
    In reply to @MrsCavalluzzi
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:33 PM EST
    This is Michael A. from #122edchat in Chicago. @SmartLab_tweets #STEM Facilitator. Seriously need to get cracking on coursework, so it might be a super short visit, #makeitreal.
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Whoa!! It’s been a while #MakeItReal! I’m Scott- a Technology Integration Specialist from NJ 🙌
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Excited to have you here! Congrats on the degree too!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • Stella_Pollard Jan 23 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Hey everyone! Stella from KY here. Excited to #makeitreal with you all tonight.
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Question 1 is just 1 minute away! I'm so excited!!!! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Hey, @MathDenisNJ and #MakeItReal crew! In and out tonight as I work on a writing project!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Awesome! Thanks for giving #MakeItReal some time too!!
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:35 PM EST
    Curtis!! Still stoked we got to me at #FlipgridLive #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Slater_Curtis_
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Q1: What Sparks Joy for you and/or your students in your classroom? How do you honor that? #MakeItReal
  • tpotterteacher Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    I’m Tara from Ottawa - grade 7/8 teacher with the Ottawa Catholic SB #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    Hi Tara!! Thanks for joining #MakeItReal tonight!
    In reply to @tpotterteacher
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    RT Q1 #MakeItReal
  • Stella_Pollard Jan 23 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A1. My students loved choice! #makeitreal
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hi #MakeItReal chat! Elena from SF, currently teaching 5th grade. Sorry for arriving late.
  • PreK33 Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1: My students! I teach PreK. They are so excited to come to school and eager to learn!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    Hi Elena! Thanks for joining us #MakeItReal The first question is up!
    In reply to @elena_SF_CA
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A1: When we connect with what people are truly passionate about, the energy in the air is palatable. What makes it even better is when we honor their passions and give them space to explore and develop greater understanding. #makeitreal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    What were they choosing recently ? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • MrsCavalluzzi Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    A1: our dept applied (and received) a grant for flexible seating and our students have really been loving it and respecting the space since they’ve been back from winter break. Forgot the #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Yes!!! Got an example from recently to share? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11
  • Stella_Pollard Jan 23 @ 9:38 PM EST
    I'm not in the classroom this year. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    There is definitely a Joy Spark in comfortable seating :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrsCavalluzzi
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A1: What “Sparks Joy” for my students: hands-on, creative, active learning, adventures, acting, & being outdoors! #MakeItReal
  • tpotterteacher Jan 23 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Pure Joyful moments come from success after struggle #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Oh yeah! What is sparking your daily joy :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Hey friend!! Long time no see (on my end 🤣) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Wait...not just sitting and listening? :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @elena_SF_CA
  • Stella_Pollard Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Helping teachers find their strengths and highlighting them in our district/state. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:40 PM EST
    Endorphins. Learning endorphins! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @tpotterteacher
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1: Finding ways to connect what they love with what I need them to learn. If I can find that sweet spot of learning, then we definitely have a spark of joy! Baring that, smiles and laughter can help grammar go down a bit easier. :) #MakeItReal
  • Slater_Curtis_ Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    A1 Love Celebrating with students around #GoodNewsCallOfTheDay , #bowtietuesday ROAR tickets, Outstanding Wildcats of the Week and just having lunch with them. #MakeItReal
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:41 PM EST
    Well, kids still love being read to, when the story is a good one! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Question 2 is coming up in 1 minute! Don't back away now!! #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Yes! And you honor these by really making them daily occurrences and traditions in your school. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Slater_Curtis_
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    Indeed, friend! Missed you! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @MathDenisNJ
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:42 PM EST
    We had a kid in class who is building a '72 ElCamino with his dad on the weekends. He asked if he could build the same truck in @tinkercad and give it to his dad as a surprise. How could I say no? As a dad myself, this is pure gold. He is honoring his dad's passion. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Q2: What DOES NOT Spark Joy in your teaching anymore? What will you say “thank you for your service” to, and move on from? #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    Outstanding! When a student says "Can I make" I can't say no!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11, @tinkercad
  • tpotterteacher Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    So important to acknowledge people! It’s an important step in valuing them #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @MathDenisNJ
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A1 I see so much joy when students connect with others for authentic learning experiences like #mysteryskype or virtual field trips! To honor it- allow for these opportunities often. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:43 PM EST
    RT Q2 #MakeItReal
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:44 PM EST
    Cars are *HUGE* with my class this year! More so this year than in the last 3-5 years! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11, @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    Our 7th Grade is PACKED with "makers". Had one of my boys stop by to show me this mask he made out of cardboard. It had a retractable shield. I was floored. #makeitreal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad
  • tpotterteacher Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    When we do things because they are simply “ready to go” lessons that do not involve the students in the learning process. #MakeItReal
  • MrsCavalluzzi Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    For me it’s thinking too much that everything needs to be a certain way. This is my 2nd year teaching and this semester I’m trying to be more confident in all I’ve learned and deliver it with enthusiasm to my students #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: What doesn’t “Spark Joy” in my classroom: dated lessons, tired & no longer timely. Traditional, old-fashioned, standardized testing, and anything stiff, formal & impersonal. #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:46 PM EST
    A2: Finally said good bye, so far this entire year, to worksheets. Not to say all are evil, & they served a purpose, but now there are so many better ways to help them connect and practice their learning. Know better. Do better. #MakeItReal
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST
    Right! There was a time those materials helped me learn how to teach and create great lessons, but not anymore. Time to say goodbye #MakeItReal
    In reply to @tpotterteacher
  • PreK33 Jan 23 @ 9:47 PM EST
    A2: Parents who think their child is a diva and want school to provide special foods for their child. Umm, no! If you want your child to have all-natural, grass-fed, no preservatives, food, you're going to have to pack their lunch. End of rant! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    A2 Anything that’s NOT for the best interest of the kids (of course exactly “what” that is could be debated). #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    #MakeItReal 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Hey, pal! Sorry to miss #122edchat ! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11, @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    I loved the story that you shared the other day with #4OCFpln about how you used #gamification to get a breakthrough with your 20-boy vs. 3-girl class. #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:48 PM EST
    Totally! Don't lose yourself when you become a teacher. Bring who you are, your style and passion, with you! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrsCavalluzzi
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    Question 3 is almost here. Do you want it? #MakeItReal
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:49 PM EST
    B🤩🤩M ‼️ Yes!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @Stella_Pollard, @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Q3: Instant Relevance leverages what brings us joy NOW to #MakeItReal for our students. How do you Use Today’s Joy-Filled Experiences To Teach Tomorrow’s Lessons?
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    Thanks! Took a bit of heat for it, but 20 17-18 year old boys in that class with only 3 girls is quite a handful for even me! Had to be pretty inventive and have to keep changing it up! :) #MakeItReal #4ocfpln
    In reply to @_on11
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    RT Q3 #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Q3: Instant Relevance leverages what brings us joy NOW to #MakeItReal for our students. How do you Use Today’s Joy-Filled Experiences To Teach Tomorrow’s Lessons?
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
    No problemo! Next week...gotta get ready for this! Buckle up...@jcorippo and @mhebern will be bringing the heat with #Eduprotocols. #makeitreal #122edchat
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad, @jcorippo, @mhebern
  • DennisDill Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    What doesn't spark joy ... thinking that in order to be a good teacher I have to redo everything to make it "better" ... if the kids like it and it works I say let it roll! #makeitreal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Right? Moved my word roots over to @quizizz and charting accuracy with Google Sheets. Haven't regretted or looked back. :) #MakeItReal #Eduprotocols
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @quizizz
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Flippin excited about it. Make sure you tag me in tweets that day too so I don't get busy and forget. #MakeItReal #122edchat
    In reply to @_on11, @MathDenisNJ, @tinkercad, @jcorippo, @mhebern
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Absolutely! Some things are tried and true for a reason :) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • DennisDill Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    ... just because you think the new tech tool is cool does not mean your kids will ... #makeitreal
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:53 PM EST
    I was following along with you. I just didn't get to chime in. Made sense to me. Their "sweetspot" was gaming. They hate to lose...if you swear, talk about whatnot, the consequence is subtracted health points. You were speaking their language. The Ss got it. #4OCFpln #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • tpotterteacher Jan 23 @ 9:54 PM EST
    I think the true things that bring us joy are not things that change. (Friendship/ relationships/ success/ etc.) The specific examples change but joy does not. #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Q3: Instant Relevance leverages what brings us joy NOW to #MakeItReal for our students. How do you Use Today’s Joy-Filled Experiences To Teach Tomorrow’s Lessons?
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:54 PM EST
    RT #MakeItReal
    • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:50 PM EST
      Q3: Instant Relevance leverages what brings us joy NOW to #MakeItReal for our students. How do you Use Today’s Joy-Filled Experiences To Teach Tomorrow’s Lessons?
  • PreK33 Jan 23 @ 9:54 PM EST
    A3: We need to keep our lessons and school experiences interesting and engaging. Keep them wanting more! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A3 Know/learn student interests and what engages them! If it’s Fortnite or Pusheen or Harry Potter- find a way to leverage those interests. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    See? So true! A writeup didn't really bother them, but HP from their virtual class game? Life changing. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:55 PM EST
    Great lens for seeing this through. Relationships bring joy, so seek them. Games and fun bring joy, so find them. Newness and nostalgia bring joy, so make room for both. Great insight Tara #MakeItReal
    In reply to @tpotterteacher
  • MrsCavalluzzi Jan 23 @ 9:56 PM EST
    A3: Kids will appreciate what I do for them as long as I’m all in. Doesn’t have to be what everyone else is doing; it should be genuine. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Thanks for such an amazing chat tonight! Go forth, Tidy Up, and #MakeItReal!
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Authenticity is incredibly valuable. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MrsCavalluzzi
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:57 PM EST
    Yes! There’s so many more meaningful ways to learn than worksheets!! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @quizizz
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A3: This Friday I'm combining fascination w/upcoming Mardi Gras, dances, & Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe. Ss were told to bring masks on Friday, I'll have my DJ lights (maybe fog machine), music, & dancing. Surprise! "Red Death" comes out of the closet. #MakeItReal
  • DennisDill Jan 23 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I don't think everything has to be joy-filled ... but they have to be relevant. I teach US History and many of the topics are less than joyful, but when I can link them to the kids it makes it worth learning. #makeitreal
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Agreed AND just because it’s a tech tool doesn’t make it meaningful- that’s up to us to do #MakeItReal
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    Yep! Even the good ones! The immediate feedback and tracking accuracy daily has really helped! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @quizizz
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 9:59 PM EST
    You are a DJ, Laura? #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Have a great #MakeItReal week!
  • elena_SF_CA Jan 23 @ 10:00 PM EST
    A3: Take their “ah-ha” moments & their interests & sneak them into lively lessons with active learning & adventure. Surprise them! Learn their dances! Take risks! Name spelling groups after their favorite movie/game/novel characters/places/schools. Have fun! #MakeItReal
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 10:01 PM EST
    Well, we bought some equipment with our band money. Figured we could do some DJ gigs on the side when we weren't performing. Already have a sound system so it made sense to add lights. Fog machine was for fun really, but it's awesome. We do local school stuff mainly. #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11
  • sdtitmas Jan 23 @ 10:02 PM EST
    Feels goood to be back! Hope things up north are well, Denis! #MakeItReal
    In reply to @MathDenisNJ
  • MathDenisNJ - Moderator Jan 23 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Thanks! I'm headed to your neck of the woods tomorrow! (Brick) #MakeItReal
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 10:03 PM EST
    Thanks for a fab fast & furious chat, @MathDenisNJ and #MakeItReal crew! Have a fantastic rest of the week!
  • _on11 Jan 23 @ 10:05 PM EST
    You have just leveled up in my book, @SteinbrinkLaura. Pretty amazing. #makeitreal
    In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @SteinbrinkLaura
  • SteinbrinkLaura Jan 23 @ 10:06 PM EST
    Ha! Well said, and THANKS! :) Who doesn't like to level up? #MakeItReal
    In reply to @_on11