#ADWTeach Archive
#ADWTeach is a bi-monthly chat between teachers in the Archdiocese of Washington. Topics include: STEAM Effective coaching PLN's Classroom Tools.
Wednesday January 11, 2017
8:00 PM EST
participatechat
Jan 11 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ADWTeach
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/NV8yz0DN0x
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:00 PM EST
Hi teachers and welcome to the first
#adwteach
of 2017! Let's start with some intros. I'm Brienne and I teach science at
@AnnunciationDC
In reply to @AnnunciationDC
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:02 PM EST
Amy from
@StMaryOTMS
- technology!
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @StMaryOTMS
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:02 PM EST
#ADWteach
HNY Mary from ADW Happy to be here!
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:03 PM EST
#ADWteach
and I love science
mmdetrick
Jan 11 @ 8:05 PM EST
In between ๐๐ and grading๐ 5th grade
@FAWcrusaders
#adwteach
In reply to @FAWcrusaders
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:05 PM EST
Welcome! Q1: Before we dive into STEAM, letโs start with some good news. What's something wonderful that happened over break?
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MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:08 PM EST
#ADWteach
my son
@DylanOursler
had successful shoulder surgery and he is healing well!!!
In reply to @DylanOursler
mathed68
Jan 11 @ 8:09 PM EST
#ADWTeach
Late, sorry. Catherine, Tech,, Blessed Sacrament
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: So. Much. Sleep. Amazing!
#priorities
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mmdetrick
Jan 11 @ 8:09 PM EST
Went to see
@JimGaffigan
at
@MGMNatlHarbor
#adwteach
โค๏ธ
In reply to @JimGaffigan, @MGMNatlHarbor
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q2: Let's talk STEAM! What area of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, or math) do you feel most comfortable with?
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amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: We had an engagement on NYE at our house!
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MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:13 PM EST
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A2: Art 1st, technology, engineering, science, math
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:13 PM EST
A2: Personally, I feel most comfortable with science&art. When I'm thinking of ideas, those are the ones that come most naturally
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mathed68
Jan 11 @ 8:14 PM EST
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I used to be a math and science teacher. Love art and tech
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:14 PM EST
A2: Um, technology! Followed by math, artโฆ science last.
#adwteach
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:14 PM EST
#adwteach
Jeremy from
@DonBoscoCR
, Q2: Technology
In reply to @DonBoscoCR
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:15 PM EST
Woah! We have some serious diversity in STEAM preference! This is gonna be a great chat!
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:18 PM EST
Hello all! Sorry so late. Q1: had 2 of my 3 kiddos home for 3 days.
#happymomma
for sure.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:05 PM EST
Welcome! Q1: Before we dive into STEAM, letโs start with some good news. What's something wonderful that happened over break?
#adwteach
mmdetrick
Jan 11 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: Art and Science ๐ฌ ๐จ
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MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Now that we know our strengths, what area of STEAM do you find the most challenging? Feel free to share why!
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mmdetrick
Jan 11 @ 8:20 PM EST
A3: Math - self confidence of Ss.
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adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:20 PM EST
#adwteach
q2: not teaching in the classroom anymore but when I did integrating tech was a priority for me.
#blogs
#onlinetests
#webpage
etc
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q2: Let's talk STEAM! What area of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, or math) do you feel most comfortable with?
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:20 PM EST
A3: Science. Itโs the one MS subject I never got cert in. <3 bio/physics, but Chem is scary & all the experiments to set/clean up
#adwteach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:22 PM EST
I knew there was a reason we liked you so much!
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:22 PM EST
#adwteach
Q3) the hardest part is probably getting Ss to take academic risk, not be afraid to fail
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:23 PM EST
#adwteach
All the rest of the alphabet in this acronym ๐Reading was surely my comfort zone, the others not so much.
#neededPD
!
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Now that we know our strengths, what area of STEAM do you find the most challenging? Feel free to share why!
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:24 PM EST
Oops this was
#adwteach
q3. But you knew that already didn't you?
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:23 PM EST
#adwteach
All the rest of the alphabet in this acronym ๐Reading was surely my comfort zone, the others not so much.
#neededPD
!
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:18 PM EST
Q3: Now that we know our strengths, what area of STEAM do you find the most challenging? Feel free to share why!
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:24 PM EST
A3: Engineering - Some kids are so hands on, others are afraid to jump in all the way
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amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:26 PM EST
Oh, I left engineering right off all my lists! oops!
#adwteach
This, I enjoy.
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:26 PM EST
Q4: STEAM naturally allows for collaboration/cross-curricular. Whatโs your best advice for working with other teachers on STEAM?
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mathed68
Jan 11 @ 8:26 PM EST
#ADWTeach
A3 But there are so many possibilities with science!
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:26 PM EST
#ADWteach
I agree with
@J_McDonald16
giving students permission to fail is essential for deeper learning, and so hard to do.
In reply to @J_McDonald16
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:26 PM EST
Not to mention, pairing up with other teachers can seriously help with those areas we struggle with!
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:28 PM EST
A4: Donโt be afraid to let someone else be an expert. Ts oft think that they have to know everything and do it themselves!
#guilty
#adwteach
mathed68
Jan 11 @ 8:28 PM EST
#ADWTeach
and science and art are natural partners.
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:28 PM EST
#ADWteach
A5: find TIME, have fun
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:29 PM EST
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oops A4, find time and have fun
mmdetrick
Jan 11 @ 8:29 PM EST
A4: Invite them! Brainstorm! Include the ARTS
#ADWTeach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:30 PM EST
A4: 1. Communication (be on the same page) 2. Flexibility 3. Don't be afraid to ask another teacher to collaborate on a project!
#ADWTeach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4: What about pairing older students with younger students on a STEAM project? How fun would that be!
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J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:31 PM EST
#adwteach
Q4, practice to make sure everything is going to work!
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:31 PM EST
A4: Find a common tool or method and work from there to build a collaborative lesson/unit.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:32 PM EST
A4: Once a year I do a collaborative digital STEAM project with my friend's 3rd grade classroom in Arizona. Think globally!
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adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:33 PM EST
#ADWteach
A5:
#collaborate
#collaborate
#collaborate
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:34 PM EST
All you technology teachers, Q5 is for you! Q5: What is your favorite resource for implementing technology in the classroom?
#ADWTeach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:34 PM EST
I love the idea of starting with the common ground and then using it as a spring board!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @amylpie
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:35 PM EST
#Adwteach
a4:
#collaborate
#collaborate
#collaborate
Seriously invite others in and go visit your Ts friends in & out of your building
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: Mine is really basic, but I love
@GoogleForEdu
! I've been working recently to explore more Google apps and extensions
#ADWTeach
In reply to @GoogleForEdu
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: I have to pick just one?
@GoogleForEdu
has the broadest scope of tools, but Iโm love movies,
@ThingLink_EDU
, &
#VR
.
#adwteach
In reply to @GoogleForEdu, @ThingLink_EDU
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:36 PM EST
#ADWteach
@MrsMay_Science
can you write a short article about your collab for our tech newsletter? Maybe include pic?
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:36 PM EST
#greatminds
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:36 PM EST
A5: Mine is really basic, but I love
@GoogleForEdu
! I've been working recently to explore more Google apps and extensions
#ADWTeach
In reply to @GoogleForEdu
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:37 PM EST
A5: If you're looking for an LMS,
@Schoology
is really good too!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @Schoology
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:37 PM EST
#adwteach
Q5) hard one, for coding I actually like YouTube, lots of good video. For engineering
https://t.co/NnmUobEMEd
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:38 PM EST
#ADWteach
A5: collaborative workspaces: Google, edmodo, seesaw, one note
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:38 PM EST
A5: I also love using
@GetKahoot
and
@Socrative
for fun quizzes
#ADWTeach
In reply to @GetKahoot, @Socrative
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:39 PM EST
Can you share some of your coding resources. I'd love to try it!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @J_McDonald16
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:39 PM EST
#ADWteach
A5:
@DoInkTweets
In reply to @DoInkTweets
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:41 PM EST
A5: love these ideas!
#adwteach
#seasaw
#kahoot
#GoogleEd
and so many more! Keep me coming.
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:41 PM EST
Sci t
@StMaryOTMS
is going to use
@cospaces_io
to diagram & program cell functions with her Ss.
#cantwait
#adwteach
#VR
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:39 PM EST
Can you share some of your coding resources. I'd love to try it!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @J_McDonald16
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q6: Some schools have more tech than others. What advice do you have to implement engineering and technology in low-tech schools?
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:42 PM EST
.
@amylpie
Gonna add
@Schoology
to my "explore soon" list.
#adwteach
In reply to @amylpie, @Schoology
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:39 PM EST
My friend
@alcp
is a
@Schoology
guru! :)
In reply to @alcp, @Schoology
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:42 PM EST
This is a must share!
@adwcurriculum
we need to add these to the teaching resource page!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @amylpie, @StMaryOTMS, @cospaces_io, @adwcurriculum
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:43 PM EST
#ADWteach
Q6 makerspaces can be low tech and use recycled objects.
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:43 PM EST
A6: They should talk to Twittty -
@KittyShadman
- where is she anyway?
#adwteach
In reply to @KittyShadman
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:43 PM EST
Post lots of pix and details about this plz.
#adwteach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:41 PM EST
Sci t
@StMaryOTMS
is going to use
@cospaces_io
to diagram & program cell functions with her Ss.
#cantwait
#adwteach
#VR
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:39 PM EST
Can you share some of your coding resources. I'd love to try it!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @J_McDonald16
mathed68
Jan 11 @ 8:45 PM EST
#ADWTeach
Legos are great for engineering. Cell phones can be used with Seesaw
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:45 PM EST
#adwteach
A6) EVERYTHING is now accessible, raspberry pi, arduino, and particle are all under $50 a piece. Don't need big data
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:45 PM EST
A college friend of mine has some great
#makerspace
resources
#adwteach
https://t.co/qzbqjxr0E5
In reply to @MaryDB
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:45 PM EST
.
@MaryDB
Love
#makerspaces
Had a Ts ask about getting started and
#makerspacesafety
Thoughts?
#adwteach
In reply to @MaryDB
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:43 PM EST
#ADWteach
Q6 makerspaces can be low tech and use recycled objects.
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:45 PM EST
Love the Legos idea!
#ADWTeach
In reply to @mathed68
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:46 PM EST
#adwteach
A6) Tableau gave me a free education lisc with 30 student seats.
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:46 PM EST
Yes! I have been playing with the idea, but how to get started and how to do in MS is my current roadblock
#ADWTeach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @MaryDB
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:46 PM EST
#ADWteach
A6:
@DHFBaltimore
is an awesome resource and they have teacher training
In reply to @DHFBaltimore
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6:
@NSTA
's Science Scope magazine has a great article about creating mini bots using small motors in this month's issue.
#ADWTeach
In reply to @NSTA
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:47 PM EST
#adwteach
A6) bottom line, don't need 3-D printers. Just simple parts
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:48 PM EST
#A6
Also have Ss browse the
@MakerCamp
page to think of how they can create items!
#adwteach
In reply to @MakerCamp
anneirwinedu
Jan 11 @ 8:48 PM EST
.
@adwcurriculum
@MaryDB
I think it need a certain retiree to come and help me get started.
#adwteach
In reply to @adwcurriculum, @MaryDB
J_McDonald16
Jan 11 @ 8:48 PM EST
#adwteach
A6) but if someone wants to donate money DM me! ๐
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:49 PM EST
Q7: When people think of โartโ most think of visual. STEAM includes music theater 3D and more. How do you use these in your class?
#ADWTeach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:49 PM EST
My watch is saying it's bed time soon. I love this iOS feature. Wakes me up, too!
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:50 PM EST
.
@MaryDB
And now I'm adding
@DHFBaltimore
to my "explore soon" list as well
#makingmethink
#adwteach
In reply to @MaryDB, @DHFBaltimore
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:46 PM EST
#ADWteach
A6:
@DHFBaltimore
is an awesome resource and they have teacher training
In reply to @DHFBaltimore
SPXHamDawg
Jan 11 @ 8:51 PM EST
A6: Beg, borrow, scavage and scrounge!!! One trip to the thrift store toy section could yeild some cool makerspace stuff
#adwteach
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:51 PM EST
A7: Almost everything in my tech class has a creative spin.
#stopmotion
for one.
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:52 PM EST
.
@MrsMay_Science
Love Science Scope
@SciOrlandi
๐
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science, @SciOrlandi
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:47 PM EST
A6:
@NSTA
's Science Scope magazine has a great article about creating mini bots using small motors in this month's issue.
#ADWTeach
In reply to @NSTA
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:52 PM EST
#ADWteach
Q7: green screen apps really help Ss with acting skills, rehearsal, confidence
@DoInkTweets
In reply to @DoInkTweets
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:52 PM EST
#adwteach
A7 5th grade made paper mache dioramas of museum exhibits for animal habits.
amylpie
Jan 11 @ 8:53 PM EST
A6: And just ask around. I scored tons of end of roll paper by contacting a local paper co.
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 11 @ 8:51 PM EST
A6: Beg, borrow, scavage and scrounge!!! One trip to the thrift store toy section could yeild some cool makerspace stuff
#adwteach
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:53 PM EST
Worth a road trip! Or, they will do a workshop for ADW
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:50 PM EST
.
@MaryDB
And now I'm adding
@DHFBaltimore
to my "explore soon" list as well
#makingmethink
#adwteach
In reply to @MaryDB, @DHFBaltimore
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:46 PM EST
#ADWteach
A6:
@DHFBaltimore
is an awesome resource and they have teacher training
In reply to @DHFBaltimore
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: 8th grade just finished reading October Sky so their final project choice board includes some different ideas.
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:55 PM EST
Final Question Coming!
#ADWTeach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 11 @ 8:55 PM EST
A6: pt 2 might invlove dedication and time, but see if the cast offs of folks upgrading will work for you. tablets, phones?
#adwteach
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:55 PM EST
Q7: The Catholic community has produced countless scientists, mathematicians, and artists. How do you incorporate them?
#ADWTeach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:56 PM EST
.
@MrsMay_Science
๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป great choices for Ss to show their learning
#differentiation
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: 8th grade just finished reading October Sky so their final project choice board includes some different ideas.
#adwteach
adwcurriculum
Jan 11 @ 8:57 PM EST
.
@MrsMay_Science
Thank you for this question! Science standards will include these in new standards.
#adwteach
In reply to @MrsMay_Science
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:55 PM EST
Q7: The Catholic community has produced countless scientists, mathematicians, and artists. How do you incorporate them?
#ADWTeach
MaryDB
Jan 11 @ 8:57 PM EST
#adwteach
I <3 pbl
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:54 PM EST
A7: 8th grade just finished reading October Sky so their final project choice board includes some different ideas.
#adwteach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 11 @ 8:57 PM EST
A7: We very often sing in class (much to my neigbors dismay!!!) and my students are always in the
@CathStandard
's
#Juniorsaints
#adwteach
In reply to @CathStandard
MrsMay_Science
Jan 11 @ 8:59 PM EST
A7: I incorporate them in their field - Galileo during astronomy, Mendel during genetics, DaVinci in our anatomy unit
#ADWTeach
SPXHamDawg
Jan 11 @ 8:59 PM EST
2Q7 We very often will incorporate those patron saints into our prayers...St. Isidore of Seville, St. Albert the Great etc.
#adwteach