#LearnLAP Archive

#LearnLAP occurs on Mondays starting at 7pm Central Time. Guest moderators and participants discuss topics from author Paul Solarz's book Learn Like a PIRATE.

Monday February 4, 2019
8:00 PM EST

  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:00 PM EST
  • megan_hacholski Feb 4 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Join me as I moderate #scitlap this Wednesday at 8pm CST / 9pm EST for a conversation on moving From Science to STEM! #tlap #learnlap #leadlap #runlap #xplap #kidsdeserveit #tellyourstory #flipgridfever #joyfulleaders #engagechat #celebratED #scichat
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:00 PM EST
    #learnlap Welcome all to the best two hours, I have stolen too much from all of you. Cant wait to hear your ideas.
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:01 PM EST
    YESSS! Its time for #LearnLAP Brian from IL ready to go!
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Michelle. Don’t hate me. It’s 7 pm and 65. Will be near 80 by Thursday #learnlap
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Hello #LearnLAP! It is rainy and 50° outside in Las Vegas where I serve 26 wonderful 2nd graders😊
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:01 PM EST
    Lance, K-4 principal, it is about 55 (two days ago 12). #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I'm Paul Solarz, 4th grade teacher from Arlington Heights, Illinois & author of #LearnLAP. It's 35 degrees right now by me (better than the -50 wind chill from last week!). Thanks to @MrAlbertSES for moderating tonight! :)
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Brad from Memphis. Current temp is 66 F! :) #learnlap
  • MrPStrunk Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Phil from Northern Virginia. I teach 6/7 US History I&II and am the founder of #waledchat (Thurs @ 9pm ET) and #Edusations (https://t.co/tFjvnT6iL0). It is a nice 44 degrees outside right now! #learnlap
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Tina Starnes, 2nd grade from TN. 61 degrees here! #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    #learnlap welcome
    In reply to @MrPStrunk
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    I’m Jove a MS Principal from MO and it’s 26 outside #Learnlap
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:02 PM EST
    Bellary Poling, 5th Grade, and it is 50 degrees in Virginia Beach! #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Courtney Media Specialist from Indiana! We are finally thawing out over here! #learnlap
  • TchrWalmz Feb 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Jennifer Walmsley from NC; 8th grade Science teacher and STEM advocate #LearnLAP
  • LindaBKroger Feb 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Linda, a 6th grade ELA teacher that enjoyed the 50 degree weather a little while ago by walking the dog! 🐶🐶🐶 #LearnLAP
  • MattDunbar_VT Feb 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hey everyone! I believe it is a clear 50 degrees is SW Virginia! #LearnLAP
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:03 PM EST
    Hi all Sharon from HK its Lunar New Year here & we've had amazing weather so happy LNY to you all #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    This is my first twitter chat #learnlap all of my tweets for the next hour will go here. I am Krista a fifth grade teacher from Missouri. I just had 3 snow days last week but it is now a wonderful 53 degrees.
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    27Hi all! Megan, 5th grade teacher from western IL. Currently 27 degrees...so much warmer than -45 #learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Hi #learnLAP, Christine from Seattle. MS STEM, Tech & Innovation and https://t.co/W7nneDYv3A co-founder/feedback whisperer. It’s 27F and we had a SNOOOOW DAAAAAY!
  • TchrWalmz Feb 4 @ 8:04 PM EST
    Jennifer Walmsley, 8th grade Science/STEM - it's holding strong at 55 degrees here in NC!! #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Tech Specialist K-5. Hi everyone! #learnlap Yay to @MrAlbertSES for moderating!
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:05 PM EST
    Jean Hesson: Third grade teacher from TN #LearnLAP
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1 when I teach Shakespeare we literally bounce to the iambic pentameter. #learnlap
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • EDUcre8ive Feb 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    John Klune from WeVideo. Joining from rainy California. #Learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1 Using handshake, dance move, battlecry partners as think pair share framework helps gets students moving and sharing. #LearnLAP
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    I'm also studying Social Media in #EDET543 w/ @dianadell. We're learning about Twitter chat. #Learnlap
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:06 PM EST
    A1 Here are 21 different ways - look at what you've planned in your lessons & think about - Are students mobile or stationary during the lesson? - Where is there movement? https://t.co/nE4azCZkN9 #LearnLAP
  • MrYanuzzelli Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    Hey #learnlap Jim from NJ.
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 I ❤️ using music, 4corners, and pop ups to every subject😊 I can’t stand still, so why should my kids? #learnlap
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 I change seats every two weeks, w/Ss getting choice Could be fun to have them do quick "fire drill" and then return to their seats, or have them swap within their group to move around #NewIdeas #LearnLAP
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 when I was teaching Social studies we used to play Simon says different areas on the body represented important geographic areas and landmarks. #Learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: Get outside!! There’s is something new to see, hear, and learn from everyda. #LearnLAP
  • MrPStrunk Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: Plenty of opportunities for reenactment in history class. I also love the chrome extension "Move-It" to get kids up and moving during the block. #learnlap
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: I totally think we need movement! We placed our AR codes around the building. Students loved scanning different codes and learning about landforms in different locations around the building! #learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1 - We do a lot of moving in my room but I could definitely add in more moving around campus. We’re studying thermodynamics right now and will definitely be playing in the snow when school is back on campus. #learnLAP
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:07 PM EST
    A1: My Ss LOVE to play musical chairs to review for benchmark assessments. It is a great way to review multiple skills in a super fun way! #learnlap
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: Multiplication kickball will happen this year! Adding a game and/or movement seems to increases overall engagement. #LearnLAP
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    Hi, Gretchen from KY joining in. #learnlap
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1b Brain breaks are also a great way to incorporate movement #Learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    I love this idea!! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @joliboucher
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1a When ever possible I try to incorporate Ss moving into a lab When they have freedom of movement their answers seem to be more natural & authentic #LearnLAP
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: I love using Go noodle with my students for a brain break. #learnlap
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: Sorry to be a pill, but may I piggyback off this question? What's the most difficult subject to "make active"? #LearnLAP
  • EDUcre8ive Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1 when I taught Suzuki music we played and walked - was really fun #Learnlap
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:08 PM EST
    A1: I’ve seen great teachers have hand motions for certain learning activities; some, dance moves; others, handshakes. Some, all three! The kids are moving and that movement enhances their learning. #LearnLAP
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1 having movement in the room can be as simple as a gallery walk. Half the students rotate as the others students explain their work. #LearnLAP
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1) I like to make students find partners and do silly things when we are reading long passages, stand back to back, stand elbow to elbow....I also like doing daily math and when students get so many correct on thursday they get chosen to complete in a hockey shoot out! #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    I’m pretty flexible in my room. Some kids moved their 4 pod into a circle today and i thought it looked cool. May have to put a group leader in the middle #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: next school improvement is a sensory pathway. #LearnLAP
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:09 PM EST
    A1: I just enjoy having them vote for options with their bodies. Not only hands, but "stand if you believe this..." or "cross your arms if you also thought this..." #LearnLAP
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    What does this look like? Sensations on feet? Textures on walls? Scents? (I want scents, like a cinnamon hallway.) #LearnLAP
    In reply to @UnionChief2017
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1. Do an activity outside, have Ss walk around tables and take stretch exercises for movement. #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: it’s importantly remember that learning can happen all around the building and not just stuck inside the 4 walls of the classroom. Use the library space, and common areas around the building #learnlap
  • EDUcre8ive Feb 4 @ 8:10 PM EST
    A1: one thing about student video creation. It’s physical! And full of movement! #Learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    I would love to hear more about this! Currently teaching math... #learnlap
    In reply to @jhesson83
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    Yes! Couldn’t agree more! I love this idea! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @EDUcre8ive
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:11 PM EST
    A1: my 2nd graders work in their seat, standing up, in a scoop rocker, on a carpet square on their bellies..whatever is needed. We also add games and @GoNoodle brain breaks! #learnlap
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Arriving late and have to leave early but still glad to be here for a short time! Michelle from Saskatchewan, Canada. #LearnLAP
  • MattDunbar_VT Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    A1: I was a history teacher in my past life so I loved seeing Mr. Thompson bring Trench warfare to BFMS-West. One thing to see it, completely different thing to immerse yourself in it! #learnlap
  • timlriley Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
    Hello everyone. Tim in Nebraska #LearnLAP
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 - I’d like to do a better job of displaying student work but we do it all digitally and I struggle to find time to print work out. Anyone have strategies for personalizing a classroom with student work? #learnLAP
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 Middle school science is pretty standard as far as seating, I would enjoy hearing some creative responses from this group #LearnLAP
  • McNulty927 Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Elementary assistant principal in Marshfield, MA. Happy to check in on this #learnlap chat with old colleague, longtime mentor, and good friend @MrAlbertSES. It's going to be a great chat with him at the lead!
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 many of our teachers use flexible seating. Ss pick the space where they learn best. #LearnLAP
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1 I love getting them up for a little vocabulary basketball or taking an opinion poll by having them move from one side of the room to another. #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    Bonus for Video great job! #LearnLAP
    • MattDunbar_VT Feb 4 @ 8:12 PM EST
      A1: I was a history teacher in my past life so I loved seeing Mr. Thompson bring Trench warfare to BFMS-West. One thing to see it, completely different thing to immerse yourself in it! #learnlap
  • LindaBKroger Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A1. “Word Workouts” are fun! After quizzing each other on new vocab my 6th graders and I will actively spell the word, doing a jumping jack, hop, side twist etc for each letter! #Learnlap
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
    A2 We need to create flexible and dynamic learning environments - so that children can work in different modes & combinations - the learning environment is the 3rd teacher - creating different spaces where children can engage in different learning opportunities. #learnlap
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2 we have Ts currently transitioning towards nontraditional seating brining in bean bags and, couches lounge chairs. #Learnlap
  • leighmragsdale Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A1: Movement is imperative for most! @maddyringer11 does some incredible movement activities embedded in content! #LearnLAP
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: In first grade, I was primarily flexible seating. The kids loved it and so did I. I plan on bringing more of it back next year when I set of my classroom. #learnlap
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2: Union STEM teachers have used all flexible seating, some flexible seating...some have moved from student desks to using octagon-shaped cafeteria tables that we formerly had in our cafeteria. Easy to fold them up & crest lots of room space for certain activities #learnlap
  • TchrWalmz Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2 - space is an issue, but I do my best to allow for some modified seating and tables for designing; I want to incorporate my walls for writing and presenting more...I have to de-clutter soon!! #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2 Back in the day, I had Ss grouped so they had shoulder and eyeball partners for cooperative learning. #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    #learnlap wow love this set up
    • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:13 PM EST
      A2 We need to create flexible and dynamic learning environments - so that children can work in different modes & combinations - the learning environment is the 3rd teacher - creating different spaces where children can engage in different learning opportunities. #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2 We have comfy chairs so each day a different group gets to sit in them. Other students may sit on the floor or at their desks if they choose. #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:14 PM EST
    A2 I need standing desks and an ikea couch... some tables. I hate desks #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A3. rearranging tables and chairs to make more space in the room. Ss can sit on floor and in chairs. #learnlap
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2 I got rid of my T desk 10 years ago and have never looked back😊 I am always looking for ways to to give my Ss more space. #learnlap
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:15 PM EST
    A2: More comfortable seating. #LearnLAP
  • leighmragsdale Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A1: Locale memory is a proven scientific strategy for students. So having deep learning throughout the room enhances learning. #LearnLAP
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: surround your classroom w your passions & your Ss passions will automatically drive engagement! If you’re interested in plants? Make a hanging green house wall! If constructive play drives engagement create a space for Ss to bring their ideas out on a larger scale! #learnlap
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    Flexible Seating! As a teacher I need to move around my room bc I get tired of teaching from my small group table. My Ss should have the opportunity to move around too. Sometimes you just need a new and comfy space to learn. #learnlap
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 Rearranging the seating keeps it fresh and mixes up who they are working with. Bringing in some cool new seating they have never seen before. Allowing them to be creative about where they sit in the room. #LearnLAP
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2 I also let my students stand as they wish or move around. If they learn better standing on one foot...who is gonna stop them? #learnlap
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2) As much as I love my classroom this year I wish I had more space or even open learning spaces for projects often times my Ss end up in the Hall #learnlap #space
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: My classroom is going to be painted this summer! WHOOP! I’ll start there! I think that fresh coat of paint will be the push I need to overhaul the space. I’ll start taking donations now. 😉 #LearnLAP
  • kruevans Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
    A2: We put our tables in a circle. Makes it easy to have a nice chat. #LearnLAP
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    Yup! Just a "little bit" ha, ha. Only 4 1/2 hour drive. My daughters live there so it seems like they are close. #LearnLap
    In reply to @JoveStickel
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    2b. The aspects also to consider is how do we engage all the senses into our learning environment as well as the aesthetic, social, emotional, spiritual & cognitive elements for learning #learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2 Our reno provided me with a small breakout room attached to my classroom. It has become our reading room & mini lesson space. Ss have turned it into a clubhouse of sorts and use the space as a collaborative work area. Many seating options with lots of natural light. #LearnLAP
  • MattDunbar_VT Feb 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    A2: Big on the idea of whiteboard tables. You can buy a covering for $64 on amazon and turn a table you already have to a whiteboard table. I think that takes us to “learning space” instead of classroom. Think of the collaboration! #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:17 PM EST
    I had bean bag chairs but kids were getting too casual #learnlap
  • leighmragsdale Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: student choice is HUGE!!! Also, tons of collaborative work space for students. #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: I’ve always been a fan of @burgessdave example of when her turned his classroom into the scene of a book his Ss were reading! Create a learning experiences that invites students INTO the learning itself! #learnlap
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    #learnlap were they sleeping?
    In reply to @ADDEnglishTeach
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    There never seems to be enough space in the average classroom. We overflow all the time as well. We are lucky to have some other nice working spaces in our school we can use for a change of pace. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @teaching_power
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    I agree! It is all about choices and what gets them engaged, thinking and on task! #learnlap
    In reply to @leighmragsdale
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:18 PM EST
    A2: I think we need to be mindful that some students want to socialize and others would prefer to work alone, silently. Let's give them spaces (if possible) to do those two things. #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I need options because my students over 6 ft don’t fit lol #highschoolproblems #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Yes!! 💯 agree! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MattDunbar_VT
  • MonicaHousen Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Love flexible seating! Just want to remember that some students prefer direction, even where to sit and who to work with. May need to ease them into being comfortable with a lot of choice and making a good choice. #learnLAP
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Children's involvement is also so important in designing a learning environment - it is a way of empowering them within the learning community #LearnLAP
    In reply to @CCohron
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Yes! Books, Books and more Books! #LearnLAP
    • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:16 PM EST
      A2: surround your classroom w your passions & your Ss passions will automatically drive engagement! If you’re interested in plants? Make a hanging green house wall! If constructive play drives engagement create a space for Ss to bring their ideas out on a larger scale! #learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    I did have my students make science meme’s this year and we posted those around the room. Here’s a personal favorite #learnLAP
    In reply to @TchrWalmz
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    A2 I would love to see complete room transformations similar to what @heyhopeking and @heywadeking describe in #wildcard #LearnLAP
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    There's a need to move away from classroom spaces + let students use whole campuses to collaborate + create in interdisciplinary, intergrade ways. This requires a high level of trust in students, but we get our best work when we remove barriers + believe in them. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:19 PM EST
    Memes are a great way to get students engaged and laughing! #learnlap
    In reply to @FloopEdu, @TchrWalmz
  • leighmragsdale Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Welcome to your first chat!!!! You will be addicted! Please let me know if I can do anything to help you! Your #PLN is such a game changer #LearnLap
    In reply to @kfox819
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: one of my phenomenal ELA teachers actually makes up raps to various ELA concepts, to the beats of rap songs. Learning Lyrics! #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    Sleeping a bit but more of I couldn’t get my eyes on their screens. Lots more off topic chatting #Learnlap
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • kruevans Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A3: Stand up - hand up - pair up...all to the smooth sounds of Miles Davis' So What. https://t.co/jUWo1auAY1 #LearnLAP
  • LindaBKroger Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2 sometimes it helps to look creatively at things you already have. A few years ago a teacher discarded this “book shelf” by placing it out in the hall at the end of the year, and I repurposed it as high counter seating+storage. #LearnLAP
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:20 PM EST
    A2: Flexible seating is what’s needed. Sites like Donors Choose are such an amazing option when allowed. I personally think all classrooms should have flex seating. My son could never sit in a chair all day. I’d like to be more innovative with my space. #learnlap
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 I like to have my @Spotify playlist going when Ss come into the room. Gets them into a movement type of mood, makes the classroom more natural #LearnLAP
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A1 #learnlap Jeri fr Jersey English T-take it outside w/journals. Gallery walls w/clipboards & rotations; Anchor charts for characterization; four corners or take a side for questioning; Graffiti walls for exit cards; fly swatter Vocabulary; Vocabulary basketball
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 I sing to my students! Some may cover their ears...others act like they don't know what is going on. It always brightens my day at least. #learnlap
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 I❤️using commercial jingles or theme songs for transitions. I also ❤️welcoming my Ss in for the day with a handshake & John Williams music. #LearnLAP
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 music like a walk up song in baseball, but for a lesson. Introduce the topic with the perfect song. #learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 There is always a song in my head. Sometimes it sneaks out when the lyrics match a question or a line from a book and we just have to sing it together. Recently worked music into a literature assessment. From the S generated blog: https://t.co/sVJZMqCkjg #LearnLAP
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3 I used to have kids create Folk Songs or Paradis of famous songs over our content on Friday’s. We also have teachers that do dance parties in their classrooms for brain breaks #Learnlap
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:21 PM EST
    A3: my kids love to write to music! Sometimes we work to The Greatest Showman soundtrack because why not?!? Baby voices singing 😍 I also have an addition/subtraction rap cd that my kids love to listen to while practicing their facts on their Holey Cards. #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    I do the same with @Pandora and it always puts me in a better mood! #learnlap
    In reply to @BKd204Sci, @Spotify, @Pandora
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3. Working with music, Ss singing songs, having fun, does occur. As long as there is no inappropriate language. #learnlap
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3: Having the Ss stand up and pair up while playing music in order to discuss questions, complete a walkabout, or review for an assessment. Getting them up and dancing as they find a partner is fun for them and entertaining. We all get to laugh and have a good time. #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3 this is the ELA teacher’s jam. After reading act 1 scene 1 romeo & Juliet we listened to Tchaikovsky’s r&j fantasy to id elements from the play #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3: Music can be so moving! I use to play different video scenes of the ocean, rainforest, etc with music for when the students first walked into my classroom. It helped to start the day in a calming way. #LearnLAP
  • mistermanker Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    #LearnLAP and #SingLikeaHoneyBadger
    In reply to @kfox819
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
    A3a Over the summer I can going to try to develop playlists that correspond to my four unit in science Music is such a powerful tool to add to a routine #LearnLAP
  • MrPStrunk Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3: @MrBettsClass has amazing music videos that I love to share with my students. I love to show them at the start of the unit to provide an overview of the topic. They really do a great job of helping content stick with them! #learnlap
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 For sure @codeorg had the most amazing dance party coding activities this year! We had a blast copying our Sprites’ moves after coding them! #learnlap
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    #learnlap have the students make one!
    • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:22 PM EST
      A3a Over the summer I can going to try to develop playlists that correspond to my four unit in science Music is such a powerful tool to add to a routine #LearnLAP
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3) I love using music to set the mood. Using sounds, music, and moving images to really help add to the engagement or tell the story. #learnlap I have also used music to discuss Simile and Metaphor or for musical chairs Math!
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 It's seeing songs/music beyond just "shaking up the lesson" - they are a language of their own that children need to have experience in developing, creating & responding to - across many different learning areas - How can we respond to the learning using song/music?#learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 - I try to stick to lo-fo beats and instrumentals if I’m playing music, and generally in my design-oriented classes. Maybe I'll have my High-Tech Wearables students pick a song to represent their brand? #learnLAP
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Here is my winter wonderland transformation . We even had a math snowball fight and made snow. We live in Las Vegas😁 #learnlap
    In reply to @drmcclard, @heyhopeking, @heywadeking
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    A3 I bring in music as poetry. We annotate songs. “Carry on my wayward son” goes great with Icarus and “reflection” from Mulan fits Anthem #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:23 PM EST
    Love it! I have been known to do it occasionally, all in the name of fun. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @kfox819
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    This is really informal, but powerful: when we have time at the end of class, I like to ask for music recommendations + have kids use their phones to play a little of what they're listening to. I get new adds for my playlist + they get to share what they like. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3: I’ve used music and music lyrics to look at different aspects of writing and mood #learnlap
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    A3b In History or geography there are so many ways to incorporate the music of s time period or country to teach students #Learnlap
  • PrincipalSmart Feb 4 @ 8:24 PM EST
    I hate to jump out already, but I have a parent council meeting. I will look through the feed later. Have a wonderful week everyone! #LearnLAP
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    We also do playlists where students make playlists for characters and scenes. #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3 Use music for transitions (diff songs used as diff cues). Can use music as background for writing/reading. #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3 I have also played bits and pieces of songs and had the students try to guess the singer or the song. Great for brain breaks, indoor recess, or my own entertainment. #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3: sometimes offering ads the choice to just listen to their own music selections while they work and be inspiring or soothing #learnlap
  • jwalkup Feb 4 @ 8:25 PM EST
    A3: I use the Bricklayer's Song for a physics lesson and Down by the Seaside for its use of the Leslie speaker. Q: Are we playing the song for the students' benefit or for our own? #learnlap
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Thank you so much ☺️ #LearnLAP
    In reply to @teacherasleader, @drmcclard, @heyhopeking, @heywadeking
  • burgessdave Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    thanks, Courtney! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @CCohron
  • LindaBKroger Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3 The prize for winning our final vocabulary game of the week is that the champion gets to pick a “theme song” that I will play in the background when we study words the next week. The kids ❤️ getting to pick the song, & it’s a free and easy award. #Learnlap
  • leighmragsdale Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    A3: I used music in my class everyday. Always used it for poetry lessons...#Learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    I play babyshark to annoy them. I’ll stop the music when you’re quiet 🤫#learnlap
  • MonicaHousen Feb 4 @ 8:26 PM EST
    Here's some math and music to get everyone moving! #learnLAP https://t.co/q6qSmcuJ9G How can anyone not love math after THAT? #math #mtbos #iteachmath
  • moler3031 Feb 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A3: Adam from Cincy joining late. I love having music playing when students walk in and throughout class. We use it as a timer, or when it relates to lessons. @SIRIUSXM 60’s on 6 or 80’s on 8 are the faves. #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 I can't think of one for that. I have minimized the amount of time I spend checking email though. #LearnLAP
  • BKd204Sci Feb 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 Nothing...I have reached my cap, and being active w/the correct balance can be a good thing for all our areas of interest #LearnLAP
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:27 PM EST
    A4 - Grades. Let’s just get rid of grades and use that time and energy on more useful forms of feedback and growth tracking. At their best, grades are a fear-focused incentive, at their worst they’re a reason to quit. #learnLAP
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4: Cleaning the lab and all the devices. Who wants to do that! :) I did buy an amazing duster this year though :) Oh and reorganizing my website- #learnlap
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4 This is a tough question. I would want to not take something off but help someone else. #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4 personal life: cooking. Have an hour commute and I’m tired. Teacherlife? Bus duty. Because coaches and paras don’t have to grade—they should be the ones doing duty! #learnlap
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:28 PM EST
    A4 this is a tough one #learnlap I try to make the most of my time when I have a break
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A4) If only I could take off grading. I LOVE lesson planning, sharing, and working with students but the need for so many grades quarterly I think is the plate I would take away in a heartbeat!!! #learnlap #honestly
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A4 If I could take the responsibility of dealing with budgets and POs off my hands it would allow me to focus even more on relationships #Learnlap
  • moler3031 Feb 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    One time a student put together a list of songs related to cities from the 13 colonies. For example, we played Philadelphia Freedom. She came up with a good list! #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:29 PM EST
    A4 simple tasks that Ss would gladly do. Take a page from @PaulSolarz and have Ss share responsibility w class jobs. #LearnLAP
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    #learnlap knew this was going to be tough, but kind of ties into question 6......
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4: things that don’t truly have any positive impact on student learning, success, and overall well-being. #LearnLAP
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A4 Identifying how many balls you are juggling requires you to STOP - be MINDFUL - be REFLECTIVE - be RUTHLESS - What is really not immediate? What is really not as important? Being immediate & reactive in responding to issues - Taking my time to address issues #learnlap
  • jwalkup Feb 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    A3: Along same lines, I play music that I find is musically interesting prior to class beginning. But the music has to be on out on the fringe, not pop. This one upset some students and I had to apologize. https://t.co/Cjx2Wfsujr #learnlap
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:30 PM EST
    Writing Lesson Plans! I love to plan great lessons but I don't like to type them and go into detail. #learnlap
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4. Tough one. Some home responsibilities. #learnlap
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A2 #LearnLAP w/classroom items I’ve been given &bought on my own, I make most. I change up seat arrangements daily/per projects. My faves r “u” & Thanksgiving table! I ❤️finding different spaces too like media center, stem lab, makerspace, cafeteria, gym, sports fields, etc.
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:31 PM EST
    A4: Oh my I’m going to be bravely honest on this one and say several standards😳 #learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Tbh being a teacher/student, you figure out real fast what is necessary and what is fluff. Now that I’m not a student, I feel like I have a ton of time #learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    a4 The "read from a list of agenda items" meeting. I can read the list later and get a lot done now. #LearnLAP
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    For field trips or special events, I curate a playlist with liner notes to give to students as a kind of soundscape for our time together. I did for students I took to Toronto for a museum studies trip a couple of years back with all Canadian music. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    Preach!! 💯 agree to this! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @UnionChief2017
  • MrPStrunk Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: There are some responsibilities I have taken that sometimes feel like they have made me stretch myself a bit too thin. I'd like to reevaluate them. #learnlap
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:32 PM EST
    A4: The constant assessing of kids. As a mother I see the undue stress it causes my son. As a teacher, I don’t need it. I can tell you exactly where my kids fall in any subject. #learnlap
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:33 PM EST
    A4: Assessements that lead to nothing. Assessments that are nothing more than a box to check, having no real impact on students or instruction. #LearnLAP
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A5 I am currently team teaching and only teach math and science. I notice from morning to afternoon I improve or get ideas from the morning students. I also ask for their feedback from my lessons. #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    A5 I was/am fascinated with Breakout Edu and changing lessons to become as fun as an escape room. #LearnLAP
  • womenruckus Feb 4 @ 8:34 PM EST
    💥💞We know our WHY...what’s yours? #WWCAR #Empowerment #tlap #leadlap #learnlap #CelebrateMonday #JoyfulLeaders
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    #learnlap Love that so motivating!
    In reply to @drmcclard
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Q5 SPOTLIGHTING ✨🌟💫🌞 Rather than reflection of learning at end of the lesson - reflect throughout the lesson by spotlighting children's strategies, successes and new learning. Children learning from each other makes for a collaborative learning community. #LearnLAP
  • joliboucher Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    Ahhh Spreadsheet lessons have now become an experience! I have totally learned how to make them more interactive and appealing to littles. In fact, the first tab I use to create a cover page! I got a lot of ideas from @PintoBeanz11 #Learnlap
  • clairecummings Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A3: I recently started playing the Power Of Yet by @CJLuckeyDope for our Inspiration Wednesdays. We are trying to memorize it so we can make our own music video. He has great songs about growth mindset. #learnlap
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A5) Last week I totally on the fly made a Super Bowl day for my classes. We read the history of the helmet and pulled out main ideas. Also in my math classes I created my own version on @kimbearden amazing football review lesson! #LearnLAP
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A5: When teaching measurement we ended up going outside and measuring different objects instead of staying inside the classroom. It made learning real and fun because we were outside. #learnlap
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:35 PM EST
    A5 I have seen @lizardeag use stop motion w/in Google Slides to teach the water cycle. #LearnLAP
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A5 - every year I’m trying to have more and more of my labs be student-designed. This year about 75% of my labs start with a testable question and a list of supplies, and Ss figure out the rest. I recommend Argument-Driven Inquiry for those science Ts out there! #learnLAP
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A5: I’ve recently had the honor of working with 1 teacher in my building that has her students deeply invested in helping others in need. Instead of talk about hunger, we took the Ss to a local food pantry and now they want to start a sharing table at school #LearnLAP
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:36 PM EST
    A5: We recently had Neon Day as one of our spirit days at Union STEM. I decided to turn the whole day into a Glow Day review! #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    That is a great idea. Did you see this idea on @Pinterest or somewhere? I am always looking for stuff like this...#learnlap
    In reply to @teaching_power, @kimbearden, @Pinterest
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    You went all out! Love it...#learnlap
    In reply to @teachingLOL1
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:37 PM EST
    I love that you ask for student feedback on your lessons! This is such a great way to be reflective in your practice. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @kfox819
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A3 #learnlap ex: setting of novel=1960s-we analyze 1960s music for message, connections to novel, figurative language, etc. Ss also write & perform jingles; music is a requirement in presentations on Slides or @glogster.
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES, @glogster
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    There's a general sense that teaching is actually secondary to a number of other often bureaucratic tasks. When you hear people talk about leaving the profession, it's never about the kids, it's about all of the things that prevent people from focusing on the kids. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @T_HEB
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:38 PM EST
    A5: Those quick, unplanned changes are what I think makes teaching an art. Many can create impressive lessons on paper, but being able to adjust to little faces and their different needs is what great teachers, in my opinion, do differently. Teach kids, not curriculum. #LearnLAP
  • moler3031 Feb 4 @ 8:39 PM EST
    A5: I had Ss complete a #greatamericanrace #eduprotocol - I gave them an article or amendment from the Constitution. They created a slide with clues in secret. Then we put it all together to create a digital breakout. It was an awesome intro to the Constitution! #learnlap
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:39 PM EST
    @kimbearden posted the idea on her Instagram account but I’m sure you could google it to find it. It’s all about finding amazing people to follow and tweaking the ideas to fit your needs! #learnLAP
    In reply to @kfox819, @kimbearden, @Pinterest, @kimbearden
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    A5. When I put up a STEM math puzzle problem for the Ss to solve, I told the Ss to look for different patterns with the numbers. The Ss began taking more interest and found multiple pathways in solving the problem and had fun with it! #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    What are some resources you use for on the fly learning or when you need to change up your lesson plans? #learnlap
  • itspizzatime069 Feb 4 @ 8:40 PM EST
    #LearnLAP Apex Legends Ryan McMahon #Arrow150 Jordan McRae https://t.co/t7VISUIWas
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    I often think about this when helping students get matched with a book, which seems small, but took me awhile to truly get good at doing. There's a lot of subtlety that goes into it that people don't see + it's way harder than just throwing books at students. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @jhesson83
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:41 PM EST
    A6 - to tie to Q4: I let my Ss do the grading! I give them detailed #feedback and they pick their grade. If it’s too wild, we conference, but usually they're spot-on. They can revise and resubmit if that fit’s their learning goals. #LearnLAP
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A6: SCHEDULING!🙌🏼 #learnlap #letitgo
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A6: taking their own notes in class; having students teach the class, problem by problem, so that they can give feedback to their peers re: their thinking and problem-solving rather than giving feedback to the teacher and being told, “Good job”. #LearnLAP
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A6 I have one teacher that is currently working with students in each of their classes on creating their own test questions based on the standards with varying levels of DOK. This is a great way IMO #Learnlap
  • kruevans Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    You could literally change that Ss life! Your Ss are lucky to have you both :) #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAustinA2, @jhesson83
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    I often try to do less teacher talk and more student talk. Sometimes I have to step back and let my students take over...for a little while. #learnlap
    In reply to @UnionChief2017
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
    A6 If I was back in the classroom I'd have children greet each other as they enter into their classrooms-empowering them at the start of each and every day. #learnLAP Kindergarten Kids Daily Greeting before class Gives Hope! Teacher Ashley... https://t.co/nJyqePx3Nk via @YouTube
  • UnionChief2017 Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A6: having students review the writing of their peers and give feedback in the forms of reinforcement and refinement. #LearnLAP
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A6b When In The classroom I also used to make my students responsible of teaching the class something about the particular unit we were working on #Learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    I didn't even think of this idea! Love it #learnlap
    In reply to @teacherasleader, @YouTube
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A6 We have put Ss in charge of morning announcements. They have even created videos for us. #learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    Last Friday I hadn’t eaten lunch by my 2:00 class and my Ss said “Ms. Witcher, go get your lunch and we’ll run class.” I sat in the back and ate while they facilitated announcements, lab work, and lab checkouts. I only jumped in to clarify. So proud :) #LearnLAP
    In reply to @kfox819, @UnionChief2017
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:43 PM EST
    A6: Grading some of their papers with rubrics so that they can self-assess and reflect on their learning. #learnlap
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6. Giving our Ss jobs to do. Lightens my load, makes them happier. Passing things out, cleaning thing up, getting supplies, etc. #learnlap
  • moler3031 Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6: self assessing with rubrics and providing feedback to each other. #learnlap
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A6) After getting a class iPad through @DonorsChoose I am still working on teaching my 5th graders to be Class Reporters and be excited about this classroom job. Trying to figure out how to make it something Ss jump to do without me telling them. #learnlap
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    A4 #Learnlap I took homework off the plate for Ss which made my life in school easier and less grading too. So much better for kids! There’s endless admin paperwork and unnecessary meetings. I’d use that time more wisely.
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    #learnlap Love to have a day when they take over, i dont talk
    • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:42 PM EST
      I often try to do less teacher talk and more student talk. Sometimes I have to step back and let my students take over...for a little while. #learnlap
      In reply to @UnionChief2017
  • timlriley Feb 4 @ 8:44 PM EST
    Love that idea #LearnLAP
    In reply to @teacherasleader, @YouTube
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:45 PM EST
    A6 We also have a student Social Media club w the guidance of @AnnaEstopare. I would like to grow it more by having more posts. #learnlap
  • clairecummings Feb 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    A5: Last year we read The Search For Delcious and my learners asked if they could survey other learners about what they think is the most delicious food. They made a survey, bar graphs and posters all on their own. I try to say “of course” to any idea kids come up with #learnlap
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
    Empowering students to collaborate with their teacher to co-plan, co-prepare & then run the lessons #learnlap
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    A6: By January, my 2nd graders are great at editing each other’s writing. They also help file their papers and important notes in their mailboxes. This past week they even ran their own reading group. #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    They could even collaborate with other students...#LearnLAP
    In reply to @teacherasleader, @MrAlbertSES
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:47 PM EST
    Boom! 💥❤️💯 #LearnLAP
    • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:46 PM EST
      Empowering students to collaborate with their teacher to co-plan, co-prepare & then run the lessons #learnlap
      In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:48 PM EST
    A7 I haven’t used gameification but our 8th grade social studies teacher used it at the start of the year for classroom procedures and basic map skills. He used a secret agent theme it was GREAT! #Learnlap
  • FloopEdu Feb 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A7 - we come up with team names when we get new groups, we have a standards reporting page that displays all the standard/skills and Ss can resubmit to level up— they report it’s like a game, trying to get all your skills to maximum. No grades attached. #LearnLAP
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A6 I give my Ss opportunities to take on tasks that help themselves and others grow...My Ss and I co-facilitate PD. We share the planning and the facilitation.#learnlap
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    A7b we also have another teacher that uses Harry Potter and does house challenges #Learnlap
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:49 PM EST
    We haven’t ventured in too far. I have @breakoutEDU boxes but haven’t used them yet. I use @plickers for a game show review #learnlap
  • JoyKirr Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    My two favorite words are, "Why not?" ;) #learnlap
    In reply to @clairecummings
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A7 Right here for me👇 Providing great opportunities for children to engage in play-based learning as well as PBL & inquiry learning-children are creators, innovators, designers, problem solvers developing 4Cs capabilities in Markerspaces #learnlap @edutopia
    • edutopia Feb 3 @ 1:30 PM EST
      Makerspaces encourage independence and creative risk-taking, sending students the message that “struggle and making mistakes are ways that you can learn.” #HowLearningHappens
  • MonicaHousen Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    HS math students learning probability were tasked with creating their own carnival games and calculating the expected value of the game (will it win or lose them money?) A few iterations of revision, then, they got play $ to play each others' games in a giant fair. #learnLAP
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A7 as a principal, I would like to do this more with a year long theme. I have used it with a Twitter Challenge for staff combined with a behavior competition for Ss. #learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A7 Minecraft is a option for students to express their understanding. Ss choose to weave it into their literature work and we have used it for large history and science projects. The creative building is engaging & creating video tours empower our learners. #LearnLAP
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:50 PM EST
    A7 We use games throughout the day to impact our learning. We also use Morning Choice of games to start our day (10 min.). #learnlap
  • CCohron Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A7: @aswickhe and I lead an #ISTE session on how to use gamification with professional development for adult learners. Whenever there is a MAJOR award involved people want to play😂 #LearnLAP
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Project based learning is great. I am writing my action research project on this #LearnLAP
    In reply to @teacherasleader, @edutopia
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A7. We made slime and magic mud to discuss polymers and melting points of solid materials along with different states of matter. #learnlap
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A7: As an early childhood major I’ve always believed that kids learn best through “play”. Whether it’s glow in the dark math jenga or reviewing phonics rules with game buzzers. #learnlap
  • Bellary_Poling Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    A7: We like to play game boards and card games to review #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:51 PM EST
    Oh...we are doing matter next in science. That is a great idea #LearnLAP
    In reply to @gdorn1
  • ADDEnglishTeach Feb 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    This is so true. It’s amazing how much harder my SA try when there’s a get out of homework free pass up for grabs lol #LearnLAP
    In reply to @CCohron, @aswickhe
  • jhesson83 Feb 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A7: This is a goal for this year. I have the games. I just need to format the questions. #LearnLAP
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    We put the CDs in the back of custom printed coursepacks that we specially curated with folks at the University of Toronto and the Art Gallery of Ontario who provided great learning experiences for my Humanities students. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • teaching_power Feb 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A7) I loved creating a Snowday Challenge for my students on Class Dojo. https://t.co/yeWSXbMaFR #learnlap
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:52 PM EST
    A7 I have some board games. One of my favorite is sequence. I also use flash cards to do around the world with my students. #learnlap
  • JoveStickel Feb 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    A7c we have also had teachers that had students come up with their own games for learning and review #Learnlap
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    What are some of the initial benefits that you have observed or discovered? I am part of a PLC exploring application in our school. #LearnLAP
    In reply to @kfox819, @teacherasleader, @edutopia
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:53 PM EST
    I saw this idea. We had three snow days I should have taken advantage of this idea. Next time...#learnlap
    In reply to @teaching_power
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:54 PM EST
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:54 PM EST
    A5 #learnLAP I completely revamped our required WWII novel reading to Book Clubs with #edtech, student-led discussions, and Slides. Amazing cooperation from Ss and many more Ss took reading seriously. Choosing from 14 books rather than being forced to read my choice.
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • drmcclard Feb 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    A7 Our teachers earn digital badges for utilizing technology. We recently competed against a rival district for the most badges in a two week span. #LearnLAP
  • timlriley Feb 4 @ 8:55 PM EST
    I’d love to read it when you’re done #Learnlap
    In reply to @kfox819, @teacherasleader, @edutopia
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:56 PM EST
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks so much to everyone who could chat with us tonight! Thanks especially to @MrAlbertSES for moderating an awesome chat! Please join us next week as @ReadersLeadPD moderates on Technology in the Classroom. For now, please check out #tlap for more great discussion! #LearnLAP
  • MrPStrunk Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Hey #LearnLAP, hope to see you this Thursday at 9pm ET in #waledchat!
  • timlriley Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thank you Michael #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • GuidingTeachers Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    A6 #LearnLAP Grading! I need to perfect peer review techniques. I have done well. Need to continue to learn and try new things in this area.
    In reply to @CCohron
  • danvkoch Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Join us tonight @ 10PM EST for #edtechafterdark! I’ll be your host as we chat about why constantly #HustleClub’ing isn’t a particularly glamorous or healthy lifestyle. Especially for us educators. See you at 10PM EST! #edtech #TLAP #learnlap #MondayMotivaton
  • kfox819 Feb 4 @ 8:57 PM EST
    Thanks to everyone tonight and to @MrAlbertSES for moderating this great chat. #learnlap
  • PaulSolarz - Moderator Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Hey #LearnLAP & #tlap folks! If you're around Twitter tomorrow at this time, please join us for #5thchat! All grades welcome! TOPIC: "Using literature to teach the five SEL components" (Social-Emotional Skills) Please join @kcpteachertips TUESDAY at 7pm Central for #5thchat!
  • EduGladiators Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    #EduGladiators #BlackHistoryMonth series continues SATURDAY w/Core Warrior @D4Griffin3 pushing our 💭on the impact of Brown vs. BoE then and now! #formativechat #LearnLap #NYedchat #cdnedchat #flipclass #tlap #sschat #edtechchat #NVedchat #ksedchat #shiftinedu #CelebrateMonday
  • jessmsherman Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    When calling them to gather at the rug...”The floor is lava! Somehow get to the rug safely. Leave no man behind!” #learnlap
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • T_HEB Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    If you have not hitched your wagon to @WickedDecent you are missing out. A true leader in providing creative pathways for Ss to share understanding. #LearnLAP #TeachersToFollow
  • MrAlbertSES Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    #learnlap Wow, my laptop is smoking, and what a bunch of great ideas, thank you enjoy your week!
  • gdorn1 Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    Thank You! #learnlap
  • teachingLOL1 Feb 4 @ 8:58 PM EST
    A8: I’ve learned A LOT from @heyhopeking and @heywadeking from attending RCA and other conferences. However right down the hall is @TeachingLoL5, @jhesson83 and @stacy_h_porter. Good stuff!!! #learnlap
  • MrAustinA2 Feb 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks for hosting! Great questions tonight to go along with great company! #LearnLAP
    In reply to @MrAlbertSES
  • tikaee Feb 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
  • teacherasleader Feb 4 @ 8:59 PM EST
    Thanks @PaulSolarz & @MrAlbertSES for shaking it up for us & for all for contributing such great ideas to the discussion #learnlap