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TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #WeirdEd! Tonight I’m making you make a point and hear a point. Take sides, but not really. https://t.co/SR6Q5zl7bv

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT

So tired...but I'm actually on Twitter at the right time for #WeirdEd for the first time in weeks.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT

#WeirdEd There’s a reason I write a blog to explain some of these ideas, so read it https://t.co/25RLQL8lqV

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 #WeirdEd Woohoo! You're on time! No cake!

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hello, #WeirdEd. I'm tired. I'm going to sit. Not sit out. Just sit.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@mrburkemath #WeirdEd Take a sit!

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@mrburkemath #WeirdEd #ChangeALetterCleanUpASaying

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

#Weirded "For once in your life, take a stand with pride. I don't understand how you stand to the side." https://t.co/Dn1pAKOUUx

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Wondering if we're being weird tonight. #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@mrburkemath Nice to meet you tired. I'm also tired. #WeirdEd

RckStrPrincipal May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Great to see our long time friend @TheWeirdTeacher hosting #WeirdEd chat

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd Did you Change a letter or drop one?

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi #weirded!

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I’m very interested in what we have to say about some of these things, more importantly WHY

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki #Weirded Gif from a diff. song in the musical tho...

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@mrburkemath #WeirdEd Still counds as a change!

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Nathan and and reclined in my left arm #weirded https://t.co/bTH7SpCh3Y

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@RckStrPrincipal #WeirdEd Hey guys!

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 Hello, Also Tired. I'm Dad. ... no, wait, that's reddit r/dadjokes ... #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hiya, #weirded Gaby here from IL

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Please introduce yourself and say JUST the punchline of a favorite joke.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

#Weirded 1st things 1st. Thomas Mision, College Elem Edu Student. Graduated from 2yr college this Monday! 2.5 more yrs. to go tho

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Love the #weirded conceit tonight...I live in the grey areas!

MrsBennettELA May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Lurking in #WeirdEd since I am still awake on the first Weds night in forever!

edutechgirl May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Going to treat myself to some #weirded today. Will be following along with the oh, so wonderful awesome @TheWeirdTeacher

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Jenny here, HS science in RI. Punchline: A stick! #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#WeirdEd She's right, I am oh so wonderful and awesome and modest. https://t.co/ZYQJ0thzXY

edutechgirl May 18 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Going to treat myself to some #weirded today. Will be following along with the oh, so wonderful awesome @TheWeirdTeacher

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Jay. Gimli, MB. Best English Teacher in my chair. Punchline: Def Leppard #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 OMG I'm in Columbia! (Swidt?) #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MrsBennettELA #WeirdEd We're all old people.

RckStrPrincipal May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Maybe everyone in #weirdEd won't find it weird for educators to make a "carpool karaoke" video. https://t.co/R76vG4K271

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Lane from Atlanta... HS math. Punchline: a brick #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#weirded "They're always plotting something."

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#Weirded Just the punchline? K. "All right, all right, that's what I'm talkin' about!"

oJaison May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Jaison, admin and entrepreneur from Houston checking in for #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@TheLaneFloyd #WeirdEd OHMYGOD! Is this a stupidly long joke about an airplane?

korytellers May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Kory, Innovations T in MN. "Why, thank you very much." #weirded

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Debbie from Chicago's NW side. Orange you glad I didn't say banana. #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Trying to guess the jokes... #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@RckStrPrincipal #WeirdEd Thi is the correct group for that.

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hey, #WeirdEd! Shannon from Oakland! Punchline: I'm afraid not!

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

#Weirded "Because I'm Batman."

oolalume May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

#weirded I'm a K-5 librarian THE TREE IS TALL!!

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

#Weirded "The sons of the squaw on the hippopotamus equal the sons of the squaws on the other two hides."

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Not exactly... "What's red and bad for your teeth?" #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Maria in SC. I'm a frayed knot. #WeirdEd

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Kim from Fresno, excited to hang out in the grey area tonight. In his sleevies #weirded https://t.co/6sX3ElR0q1

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@TheLaneFloyd #WeirdEd Ha! Ok. I've got a joke that takes literally 10 minutes to tell right than ends like that

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@miamayer Heeeeeeey -- that was mine, too! I just used the other funny spelling! #WeirdEd

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Too tired to think of a better joke. #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Tessa from SC. High school English. Punchline: they take everything literally. #weirded

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Rebecca, Pre-service teacher on Vancouver Island, Punchline: Just Listen #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@keelybshannon Apparently. I have no idea what shot you're talking about. Then again, I'm tweeting #WeirdEd right now.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Ok folks, it's time to take a stand, but more importantly defend your stand but MORE importantly see the other sides.

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Sahar from NYC...its been a long day and I'm realizing many jokes were not solidified in long term memory. #sorrynotsorry #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@scmaestra That was mine too! I love that joke! #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@miamayer NEVER GETS OLD #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q1 Saving Big Fun Trips etc until the end of the year- Good idea? Bad idea? Why?

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Given the theme... Ready for a parent's point of view? I work in education but am not a classroom teacher. #weirded https://t.co/o2JlQggDA2

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #WeirdEd! Tonight I’m making you make a point and hear a point. Take sides, but not really. https://t.co/SR6Q5zl7bv

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

#Weirded Q1 up https://t.co/ENRDcXovxL

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:08 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q1 Saving Big Fun Trips etc until the end of the year- Good idea? Bad idea? Why?

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @keelybshannon Are they still playing basketball? My friends are at Citi-Fields watching the Mets. #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond #WeirdEd Fo' sho'. It's always interesting to hear what parents think.

evans306 May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Jumping in on #weirded chat. I'm Tracy. FrImm classroom teacher. "To get to the other *slide*"

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Why not go earlier to build relationships & community? Common experiences to discuss in learning... #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I stole this thought from @stumpteacher’s latest blog https://t.co/VgcYUpfVmR

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: It depends. (I know, I know.) Big Fun Things should happen where they most logically fit curric. If that's end of the year, ok. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Brb #WeirdEd I just saw a link for a huge anime referral list so now I have to read it all. I'm sure y'all understand.

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 At the end. Something to look forward to. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@jenfromri #WeirdEd No! I actually like "it depends" because that's an important way to think about these things.

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 #WeirdEd Different reasons -- beg of the year is great for community building/tone-setting. End for celebration, wrap-up.

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Good- how else would we get the kids to pay all their fines and return their overdue library books? #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki I'd say spread them out. Need to figure out how to integrate throughout #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#weirded A1: Good. Ss motivation and concentration drop. Field trips are something engaging where they can still (hopefully) learn.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Bad. That is when your community grows and the kids learn how to love each other. Give them that opportunity early to build on. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy #Weirded Always good to make connections w/ community

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

At the end too often becomes a "carrot on the stick" #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A1 Problem w Big Fun Trips is that they pull kids out at crunch time when "rigor" turns to "recovery packets" and push 'em thru

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 For me it is the end of the year. Seniors are crazy enough on their own so why not let them go out with a bang?! #weirded

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Then again what do I know? We never went on field trips. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#WeirdEd This is my feeling too. https://t.co/4Ti3y8cAo1

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

At the end too often becomes a "carrot on the stick" #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher A1 I take big fun trips to schools #WeirdEd

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Once a week, one of my 12s talks about not going on end of year trip in Grade 8. That became her Grade 8 experience. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:11 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Remember, responding to the other opinions is more important tonight than stating your own.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#Weirded A1. I think if it's all just at the end or just beginning, the middle becomes a tough slog through the yr. esp. if its all @ start

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A1 and then they don't finish their make-up work and you have to give make-up work for the make-up work and parents and crying and

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki Otherwise, I think it just adds to end of year chaos. Are they worth it? Or are they simply a reward. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I like EOY public library field trips so they can make that community connection #weirded Not classrm T tho

korytellers May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

I think it's too bad that for some Ss they just get one trip all year. Need to figure out ways to change that. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@mrterborg #Weirded Yes, spreading out field trips is a good idea, I think. T I vol. w/ has 3 nature reserve trips throughout the yr.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 #WeirdEd This is a good point. And th weather is nice-ing up again

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki And the shared experience of all having done the thing. Bonding happens on the evil, dreadful, abysmal bus ride. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#weirded SO MANY other activities. (don't forget the hashtag) https://t.co/V1d29CJsF8

Yulieth_Le May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Both. Pros: Ss are more mature, you know them better, the weather is nicer. Con: scheduling with other EOY activities

evans306 May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A1: "saving" trips for the end of the year gives the impression there is not deep learning expected. Feels like a party.

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#WeirdEd That said, in 15 yrs of teaching the only trip I was invited on was when I was subbing last Christmas. Usu I'm left behind watching

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I will say that this topic is one I have no experience with. We don't get to trips for English. 😕 #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy #Weirded Yep, good to build class comm. @ beginning w/ fun trip as well as throughout yr

oolalume May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

So many crazy assemblies & presentations at EOY that mess with regularly scheduled teaching. Adding another ft doesn't really hurt #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy How so? If everyone gets to go, how is it a carrot? #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@mrterborg @shadow_uzumaki that makes sense...make them look fwd to something every few months. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded EOY?

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@korytellers @doodlinmunkyboy #WeirdEd Better finish your work/fix your behavior or you won't get to go on Fun Thing.

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1b: EOY trips tend to be non-academic, but are also the only trips we do, would LOVE to take kids on academic trips during year #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@evans306 Unless the "party" is the whole point, which can be good too. That feels like it makes most sense at the end of the year. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd End Of Year

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

#weirded .. maybe this too? https://t.co/RHm2o5YouW

TonySinanis May 18 @ 10:12 PM EDT

20 Tips to Help De-escalate Interactions With Anxious or Defiant Students https://t.co/yYgDmkjoQ5

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1 I keep thinking about how things are now versus how it was when I was a kid. At least kids get field trips. #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki The bus ride is my favorite! #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher There's always "that kid" right? The one who does something so egregious that they're out. #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@mrterborg @shadow_uzumaki + but that might mean BIG fun trip becomes fun TRIPS because of funds. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded Ah thanks

oolalume May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @mrterborg Curricular connection ft would be great! #weirded

Yulieth_Le May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher sorry! I was character-limited. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@miamayer @shadow_uzumaki Drunk tweeter. We got a a drunk tweeter over here! #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@jenfromri @evans306 #WeirdEd We're going to a skating rink at the end of the year. That's a Fun Thing only. Which is cool too.

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Please excuse typos. So very tired. #WeirdEd https://t.co/hdAszS84zf

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy Wouldn't it be great if we all did big fun trips ALL YEAR LONG?? #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

#WeirdEd https://t.co/gNvbHJT8Eb

evans306 May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@jenfromri @TheWeirdTeacher agreed. "Big" and "fun" need to go hand in hand with "deep learning".

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

#weirded. I still remember not being able to participate in a bicycle safety day. In elementary school.

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@korytellers yes! My STEM class went on a couple extra field trips, but everyone else just gets the EOY trips #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @evans306 Right. We do an annual amusement park trip after final exams are over. #weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@evans306 so it's worth asking what the purpose is and making it clear. Is it the culmination of a year's learning about something? #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#Weirded Ive only really been the "Adult" in a field trip a few times, does having many trips throughout yr burden Ts?

miamayer May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 You should go to England?! #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@miamayer @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd You're on drugs. The bus is the worst part of anything.

D4wnDavis May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#weirded A1- If someone else would plan them, I'd take Ss on ed trips all year! They learn so much out in the world. Indoor school=boring

korytellers May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy Do kids pay for their field trips? I just don't see that carrot used here, assumed all are going. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

How often do we say "field trip" when we mean to say, "fun break from learning that doesn't really matter, but you'll like"? #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@miamayer #WeirdEd You could be going to a Nickleback concert and the bus would still be the worst part. @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @jenfromri @evans306 We take the whole school ice skating at the end of sem.1 every yr. Fun tradition/comm bldg.+ #WeirdEd

oolalume May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@mrburkemath Hmm, never considered this! Unfortunate #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:16 PM EDT

#Weirded Been in charge of 10 Kinders in a place Ive never been to, good thing it was a small, enclosed building tho XD

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@korytellers @doodlinmunkyboy #WeirdEd All aren't going. It's a carrot. I'll keep you back and refund your parents.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy That carrot is used by parents in my experience! #weirded

Yulieth_Le May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I forgot to introduce myself. I'm a first year T from NJ. "Orange you glad I didn't say banana?"

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

#WeirdEd https://t.co/e3LJPI1xkn

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher I'm curious to know what effect things like that have on school culture and thus, discipline. It's my hot topic lately.

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @korytellers The safety card gets played too. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@oolalume @shadow_uzumaki Everything should be connected to either curriculum or student interest. Justified with standard. #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy Generally, Ss pay something toward the trip, but hardship stuff is case by case #WeirdEd

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @jenfromri @evans306 ...AND by senior yr, the kidshaving skated 4 times, can skate. It's metaphorically beautiful. #WeirdEd

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @miamayer @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki we use the subway. The walk TO the subway to destination is the worst. #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT

. @TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki Speaking of, is it ever OK to just take a trip for fun? (Unlike Nickelback) #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@mrterborg @oolalume @shadow_uzumaki *Everything*? I think there's a little space for a trip that's just fun. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@scmaestra @jenfromri @evans306 #WeirdEd https://t.co/WbLNjzW1yn

miamayer May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki I love that diesel smell and I'm 5 feet tall so I fit! #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@jenfromri @mrterborg @oolalume @shadow_uzumaki Although I guess that's kind of student interest? #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I underestimated how long we could ride these and wrote way too many...Moving on to the second one!

evans306 May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond yes! There is a place for end of the year celebration! Everybody worked hard! #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy Maybe I've taught kindergarten for too long, that just didn't happen with my students. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q2 Grouping kids by ability instead of age?

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki The answer is: Yes. #WeirdEd

CMSRAMSAP May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @korytellers @doodlinmunkyboy most of our trips have the "behave or you stay back" clause in the permission slip #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki My heart says yes, but I know that time's precious. Curricular connections are important #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @doodlinmunkyboy @shadow_uzumaki He was right. It's the drinking. #weirded

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2 Mixed emotions... Sometimes it is great but when there is a major maturity difference problems occur. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@Yulieth_Le You must be from Orange County, right? Mike from MD. EL Media Specialist. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@CMSRAMSAP @korytellers @doodlinmunkyboy #WeirdEd Us too. Which is a good safety thing, but still feels icky as a punishment.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@korytellers Virtual field trips and interactive learning experiences? #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

On the Nickelback thing, they were okay before they spent lots of time south of the 49th. Just sayin' Sorry. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

#WeirdEd This is where I come down too. Academic achievement doesn't equal maturity and that matters. https://t.co/PLOlTU4Gwr

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2 Mixed emotions... Sometimes it is great but when there is a major maturity difference problems occur. #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy @miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki Hearts are important! So is fun, and being human! #WeirdEd

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Bailing on #weirded Can't help but think about my days as kid and no field trips. School wasn't fun. School wasn't even interesting.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 @mrterborg @oolalume #Weirded It could,the quieter trips could do that. Nature reserve for science trips, Museum trips...

miamayer May 18 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki I think connections can be made to learning anywhere! Even a Nickelback concert. #weirded

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: 😁😁😁 depends on age range, run into maturity level differences if the gap is too big #weirded

evans306 May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@Yulieth_Le yes! End of the year gets busy! But as a Canadian girl I appreciate how much easier it is to take sts outside in spring #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Yes, but I taught multi-age for 8 years. I've seen the magic. I can understand why it's challenging for people to not understand. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: There are points where it's important. HS English, it might be nice to focus things differently depending on their next steps. #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: Agree theoretically, but see a lot of difficulty in terms of practicality. Would be good incentive to master learning. #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @mrterborg @oolalume Seriously. The physics could be integrated before & after the trip- doesn't have to be during. #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I'm retroactively surprised that no one's punchline was "And you get a nickel back."

oolalume May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@mrterborg @korytellers Doable if school has the tech to do so #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@miamayer @doodlinmunkyboy @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki I think we need to draw the line at Nickelback. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:22 PM EDT

#Weirded A2. Different to pin down, really. It'd be better w/ co-teaching maybe?

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A2 Why not? Ss don't even have to be in same room. Just use Google Classroom.

MarciaDressel May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Marcia's late again. #Weirded but it's because of birthday lava cakes and graduation spinach balls. #helpme https://t.co/ZjCnWaepW5

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Wouldn't Q2 naturally make it harder for kids to graduate?

korytellers May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@mrterborg Close, but we know it's just not the same as real. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@scmaestra @miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki I have a surprising amount of anti- Nickelback material. #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

I've been thinking about this a lot. How about a hybrid? Grouping 8-10s together, sorta Montessori-ish #weirded https://t.co/Lru0u09Yfx

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:19 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q2 Grouping kids by ability instead of age?

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@MissShuganah sad to hear. Hope you'll have the opportunity to share more. #weirded

CMSRAMSAP May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @korytellers @doodlinmunkyboy & there's always the kid who's been 👍🏻 all year & does something just before trip #weirded

LitcoachLaurie May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: HS math does this with some success. Freshmen sure are different than seniors though... #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Our Physics class took a trip to Six Flags Great Adventure and then we had to take measurements and write a report.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@jenfromri @mrterborg @oolalume #Weirded I saw the necessity of it, but it got to the point that we gathered around the smart Ss to get ans

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@scmaestra @miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki And at least two of their albums. When they were pretentious... #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@korytellers Right, but with the proper tech, it could be a close second. #weirded. Better than nothing?

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2 I generally think age groupings are arbitrary and ridiculous, but ability is a slippery slope, too. I think Montesorri nailed it.#WeirdEd

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher A2 group kids by different strengths makes for strong groups #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: It's like me weighing in on how to shave my face. I've seen it done, seems refreshing, but I have no real experience. #weirded

evans306 May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 my sts love getting outside to inspire poetry! So many sensory experiences to write about #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Completely by ability makes me nervous because somehow tracking might be the inevitable outcome... #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

#WeirdEd: Where Even Nickleback Gets Defended.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@mrterborg @jenfromri @oolalume #Weirded Now that I recall, actually, we got packets ahead of time. We had Ss who were mostly done b4 trip

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #WeirdEd So different groups for different parts of the day?

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@CrazySciTeach I feel like this could maybe alleviate that problem, though. I have freshmen who range in maturity from 8 to 18. #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@KhatriMath My school (K12) does this. Grouping in levels that span 2-3 grades. It's pretty successful. #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Five Nickelback song that don't suck: https://t.co/siOFtkebM0

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@KhatriMath #WeirdEd Yeah. And it would lead to more testing, wouldn't it? Constantly checking to see if they're in the right level?

miamayer May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher That makes sense to me. Especially in low grades. But I think the logistics would be overly demanding. #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher yeah. That models real life #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

#Weirded A2.Couldnt it also lead to more bullying?

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2b: we tend to do this with Special Education students but not our regular Ed students, I wonder why?any SPED Ts here tonight? #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@jenfromri @KhatriMath And maturity is noticeably different by HS (kids that have been there since K vs new kids). #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @TheMrsC_9 @oolalume Can also check out kits from @NatlParkService and State Historical societies, etc. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

AP and honours do this too right? #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2.2 ..Missing what's being covered in class, seemingly falling farther behind, never able to catch up. 2/2 #weirded

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 I teach middle school, my 4yo is more mature than some of my students #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

#Weirded Not sure it counts but I was in a 4th/5th class once, I felt neglected since majority were 4th. Too much Ss for 2 5thgrd Ts

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@miamayer #WeirdEd You're the metaphor queen.

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher right...it seems messy. It would be great if it was flexible groupings and spanning a few ages. #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@jenfromri @KhatriMath I love this idea. I loved teaching combo grades when I did elem, and my sons are in combos now. Love it. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

#Weirded So we were w/ my 4th grade T instead of w/ one of the 2 5th grade Ts

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Younger = better for ability grouping. Interesting https://t.co/ccQXOEEKQ5

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Have seen amazing K-5 mix classrooms with great community and grouping by ability. Works younger better I think, less so 6+

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Maths stream the kids. At times, I'd love to be able to do it in English. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@EdTechDash @nathan_stevens @polonerd @thomascmurray @KerryHawk02 Making it IS learning it. #weirded #BmoreEdchat #Gueri11aEd

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A2 We have flexible grouping/switch classes w/in grade levels. It's challenging to find right fit #weirded 1/2

miamayer May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher THERE IS NO GRAY AREA HERE FOR ME. NO. #WEIRDED

SouthernGirlAOK May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd I may be late but sending a Star Wars gif is better than cake, right? https://t.co/GORgVuEeNB

CMSRAMSAP May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@KhatriMath and when does "self paced" turn into "not pushed". Seems like a slippery slope. But it's intriguing #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@scmaestra @KhatriMath In my HS science electives, it just happens naturally. Never had a class all one grade. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@scmaestra @jenfromri @KhatriMath Used to teach in a hybridish schl. 1st/2nd 3rd/4th. Ss did great #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher That's what my situation was, grades 1-3 together and 4-6. And we didn't over test. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@SouthernGirlAOK #WeirdEd Esp that gif, one of the best laughs in the movie

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@scmaestra @jenfromri we have a few bridge classes, but the 6s have to take 6th grade exam and 7th and have to take 7th. #weirded

jak47w May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

#weirded A2 - Neither age or ability. Group by interest, or mixed ability - think outside the box!

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @nathan_stevens #Weirded I feel like thats already MS/HS model?

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@jenfromri @KhatriMath Right! When I did electives that happened too. Wonderful. Real life, eh? #WeirdEd

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A2 cont. I can't imagine how we'd make it work if we weren't starting with the grade levels. #weirded 2/2

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher A2 just makes students own their learning #WeirdEd

CMSRAMSAP May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 @CrazySciTeach not 2-20? #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

#WeirdEd That makes sense. Subjects the build naturally self-separate. https://t.co/No4EHxNqEv

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@scmaestra @KhatriMath In my HS science electives, it just happens naturally. Never had a class all one grade. #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@KhatriMath @jenfromri Reason #459043 that testing is the worst. #WeirdEd

korytellers May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@miamayer @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher Demanding, but awesome. #WeirdEd

evans306 May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A2: tough one! Kids need the opportunity to work in both heterogeneous and homogeneous groups! #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@KhatriMath @scmaestra That's where it gets tough. Different students taking state tests on different days. It's disruptive. #weirded

SouthernGirlAOK May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A2 in reality it wouldn't work but in theory it's a great idea. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @KhatriMath Ugh, god if they can manage (or even if they can't) they WILL cram more tests into a school yr #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher are you sure we can defend Nickleback? That seems like an impossible task #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy Math is where we found the most challenges. #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@jenfromri @scmaestra Also based on what they have been learning in the bridge classes...doesn't make sense. #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@jenfromri @KhatriMath @scmaestra #thisweek #MCAS #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@TeacherWithTuba #WeirdEd Age grouping is a good starting point at the least. better than starting from zero.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@CMSRAMSAP @KhatriMath You must meet certain standards by certain times of year. How you do it up to you. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #WeirdEd There's like three people in here doing it! It's the most insane WeirdEd ever!

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

#Weirded I do think, though, that having older Ss realizing they're modeling for younger Ss in K-5 area, they can learn to manage behavior?

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@korytellers I'm coming from a HS perspective. Our maths are levelled, but a higher ELA is a secondary elective course. #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@jenfromri @KhatriMath #thisweek #SBACinsanity #4daysoftesting #2totalmeltdowns #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@scmaestra @KhatriMath Ugh. #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Like the shirt upon your back, I'm not here to amuse, I'm here to infuse my most serious eduthoughts. #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher that is like saying Bono is a good singer #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

#WeirdEd You are all doing an amazing job of bouncing off each other.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki Have them teach the younger Ss. Teaching demonstrates mastery. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #WeirdEd Shhh, don't let @teamgecko hear you.

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @nathan_stevens This is how you remind me Of what I really am #WeirdEd

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@korytellers I'd kind of like a higher level Eng. as that initial credit for those who want/need it. #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:31 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki I like how the younger students model the joy & wonder of learning for the older Ss. #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@korytellers @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher I don't know. Seems like waaaay more testing and difficult to explain grading system.#weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's not get carried away now. #WeirdEd

evans306 May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A2 used to think perfect sch had no grades or sched Then started 2 think that was crazy Now back to blue skying: why not dream big? #WeirdEd

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@oolalume @scmaestra @jenfromri visited a friend's montessori. I was really intrigued by their groupings. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Ok, nerds. Time to do a little light lifting for Q3 as a break.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@mrterborg #Weirded Yep. Then they can figure out their own gaps in knowledge as well as T's gaps in teaching

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@mrburkemath it that was suppose to say .5 Nickleback song that don't suck #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher What shirt is this you speak of?!? #DougNeverWearsShirts #Weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A2) The advantage of age is it's indisputable. Agree on how to measure ability? Maybe the convo it brings would have its own value. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#weirded Group students by grade/age but then take into account ability and interest. Flex it.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q3 Who would win in a fight- Obi Wan or Professor X?

SouthernGirlAOK May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

In HS they do it in most classes-my Kids have had great experiences with it for science and math! #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher The film companies that own the rights. #weirded

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Jenna from lake County, late to the partay!! #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Hey, I didn't write the article. #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #balls @korytellers #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3: Dammit. I'm neither a Star Wars not comic book nerd. Umm, Gandalf? #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @teamgecko or UB40 is an actual band #WeirdEd

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

#weirded I have a 2nd - 6th computer club w/ a 1st grade Ss who dropped in. They tear apart systems & rebuild. MakeyMakey, robots, & code.

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3 Obi Wan takes the series in 5 #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@miamayer @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher 8 years, Maria! I did it for 8 years! Best job ever! #Weirded

evans306 May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@KhatriMath I like the idea of cross grade mixed ability groupings #weirded

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond I will soon. Just feeling sad. School was a way to kill time more so than engaging. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@jenfromri #WeirdEd Gandalf can talk to eagles. He's not a bad choice

miamayer May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A3 Wonder Woman #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded THIS IS TOUGH OMG WHY

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A3 Obviously Obi Wan would be Prof X. Charles is a mutant, his power is internal. The Jedi have the Universe at their disposal.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Something is wrong here. #weirded #Gueri11aEd @Gueri11aEd @GSTEM_PG @sarahdateechur https://t.co/Eb0xZgyBJ9

ianbremmer May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Average internet speed, megabytes per second Singapore 98.5 Hong Kong 92.6 S Korea 79 Kuwait 76.5 Romania 71.6 US 53.5

oolalume May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

lol A3 my heart says Obi-Wan but my nerdbrain tells me Prof X is not weak-minded #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@miamayer @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher I will agree, grading was challenging, but we used a continuum as our report card. #Weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

professor x - controlling minds TRUMPS almost all powers. #weirded

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Who should I be following to see the quesitons? #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher Hence "I am not here" !!! #weirded

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@jenfromri @TheWeirdTeacher Not my strong point either.. Harry Potter? #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd I mean, Ben can walk...that's gotta count for something right?

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher @teamgecko I could go for some red, red wine right now. Might help me sleep #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@oolalume #Weirded YES. Big Obi-Wan here..... But Prof X is one of the most powerful telepaths....

oJaison May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

I need an explanation here. All he can do is some mild telekinesis. A poor man's Jean Grey. #WeirdEd https://t.co/Tf0v1F0jSv

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:33 PM EDT

A3 Obi Wan takes the series in 5 #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers #WeirdEd me. Always me.

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@MissShuganah then hope to talk soon! #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A3 Professor X has an incredible team. Using everyone's strengths together makes him the winner. #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@korytellers @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher Not in the big city! #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A3: Prof X. Obi Wan taught like hardly anyone and one of them turned into Darth Vader. X runs a giant school. #limitedknowledge #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@jenfromri Where's the question? I know the answer I have the ring. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@KhatriMath #WeirdEd And he can control even the strong minded. Jedi mind tricks work only on the weak minded.

CMSRAMSAP May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond and what to do if S isn't at "ready" level at a reasonable age? 8 yo kinders? Pre-k inequality issues #weirded

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher obi, why did I even ask. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Except when his powers can be blocked by your basic helmet... #WeirdEd https://t.co/UvbvCgjxjS

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:34 PM EDT

professor x - controlling minds TRUMPS almost all powers. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki Of course, Obi-Wan is a Force ghost. Prof X can'ttouchthis #weirded

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

A3: Dumbledore for the win!! #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@korytellers @KhatriMath @TheWeirdTeacher A what a mum? #weirded

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@oJaison Plus his light saber...those can leave a mark. #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@TheMrsC_9 Yes, Professor X is definitely the better teacher. #weirded

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A3: Also, Dumbledore trumps them both. #HP #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@jenfromri @TheWeirdTeacher I think you meant Dumbldore, when he said "Make it so" and sent Kal-el to Earth or something #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@oJaison #WeirdEd And he can't get out of his chair to get your helmet.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki Yes. This is what you need to know. This is what you need to know to T someone else. Go. #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher I assume Jedi are immune to mind reading...my money is on Obi Wan. #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@mrburkemath @TheWeirdTeacher Something like that. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

aaaand this is why I #edchat #weirded https://t.co/ELIJcE9Qph

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Ok, nerds. Time to do a little light lifting for Q3 as a break.

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki As in become the Jedi Master of x skill. #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@KhatriMath These are not the answers we're looking for . . . We are free to go #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#Weirded If Prof. X can counter Obi-Wan's Force-enhanced Speed long enough to get a bead on him, then Prof X. Tho X can sense Ben farther

oJaison May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

In Prof X's defense he can always just control everyone else around you and make them kill you but what do I know @TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Ok nerds, that's enough fun! Time to get back to serious with a Q NEARLY about twitter. OMGWTF

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@oJaison #WeirdEd Does Prof X kill?

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher exactly. Obi Wan wins physically, but then Prof X can just sabotage all that power if he wanted. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q4 How do we feel about being fully who you are online? Should you?

SouthernGirlAOK May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Q3: draw....both kill each other #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Professor X has 2 awesome teams #weirded https://t.co/SE31mQMH64

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@CMSRAMSAP @JeremyDBond Doesn't mean you have to group them with 6 YO. I teach swimming & we have 4-6 and 7-13s grouped by ability #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher neither because the Sith Lord would wipe them both out #weirded #sithchat https://t.co/DmuF9AwoAH

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

#Weirded A4. Yes. I am who I am online, just more assertive.

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4: Seeing as we all just nerded out over Q3 I suspect there will be a consensus here. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4: I tries to minimize the use of profanity. But it's more or less me. #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

.@TheWeirdTeacher @KhatriMath So Obi Wan couldn't get you to like Nickelback by Prof X could? #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@TeacherWithTuba #WeirdEd Tell me this is in your home.

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

A4 I think lots of people put out a persona online that is not accurate or honest. There is intent behind it. #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki OMG this. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@mrburkemath @KhatriMath #WeirdEd. ...yes. Crap

oJaison May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

X doesn't usually kill but he erased Magneto's mind and went insane. Low moral threshold. 1 for Obi Wan. @TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Yes, & it's drawn by our local comic shop owner #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4: There's enough fake in the world without me adding to it. #weirded

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

#weirdEd A4. I find striving to be my most authentic self is the best, I have a very readable face.

TheMrsC_9 May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

And with that, I must sleep now. Glad I got to hang out for a while. #weirded https://t.co/10qzhU4Wc3

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @KhatriMath Welcome to Team Obi Wan. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

omg this is my constant inner battle #weirded https://t.co/IS8DXb5MGd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q4 How do we feel about being fully who you are online? Should you?

miamayer May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

A4: Oh God No. I wouldn't even do that in actual public. People use blinds for a reason. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@jenfromri #Weirded A4. Honestly though, me online is me w/o having my opinions stuck in my head in public for the most part

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@stumpteacher #WeirdEd Intent to deceive and put forward a false narrative for some reason?

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher A4 I feel fine. How do you feel Doug? #WeirdEd https://t.co/RtF6bBkfF8

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: That being said, it's important not to use as ventspace... even if it's what I need most. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I'm censored in some way everywhere. Not limited to Twitter/online spaces. #WeirdEd

MissShuganah May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

When I was a kid, I was under the illusion that I liked school. But after many edchats, I have come to realize that I didn't. #weirded

evans306 May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: we are always a version of ourselves. Am I me online? Yes. The same me as when with friends? Nope #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki More in life or online? #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher I think some online persona are purely for PR or brand building. Not honest to who the person is IRL. #WeirdEd

korytellers May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

.@miamayer It's 9 minutes long, but this will make you understand why I loved that school. https://t.co/owUtYK2opM #Weirded

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I'm me, but me tends to be kinda boring so I can see why other non-boring people might not be themselves #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I read a thing last night about Anonymous Teacher writers happening on British edblogs last night that brought this back up

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I think I'm awkward either way. Slightly less of an introverted extrovert online. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

#Weirded Its how I try to counter cyberbullying, "Treat ppl online how youd treat ppl out here" theres a person behind the screen

korytellers May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher No! #Weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A4 I am me online -- just I'm a little me here and a little other me there and over there on that one ...

rondorland May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

#weirded looks fun!

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@rbenner13 Pssst, you're forgetting the hashtag for thses awesome asnwers. #WeirdEd

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher it is the idea of branding yourself. Branding means hiding part of yourself #WeirdEd

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher I have met folks that are nothing like their online interactions. Not always the case but often enough. #WeirdEd

oolalume May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4 As a T I feel I have to somewhat filter myself--for future job prospects & for privacy from my techie Ss too. #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher yes #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@stumpteacher #WeirdEd I think there's a lot of people like that. Do you think it's a bad thing?

mrbalcom May 18 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A3: Prof. X all the way. He's got mad head game. #WeirdEd

teachjanderson May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A3: Wait. Did you mean in chess? Now that's a battle. #weirded https://t.co/0lflSeIWcC

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@miamayer online. I become more into "respectability" in public. Chalk it up to Filipino upbringing #Weirded

jonsamuelson May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

.@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher TOTALLY agree, be honest with people and do good work, don't build a brand. #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy This is a really good point. Venting --> regret, even if it's authentic in the moment. #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Yes and no. Sometimes the "real" version is better. :) #WeirdEd

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@KhatriMath awkward is tons better than jerk-face #weirded

rondorland May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4- I feel that your values in the real world should be visible through your online one. #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4 We're all social chameleons. We adjust to fit the community. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I feel like this is a lot of people's answer. The internet allows you to be more of you. https://t.co/PCfRkE7ghF

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I think I'm awkward either way. Slightly less of an introverted extrovert online. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

I have 3 Twitter accts: school lib, "professional" that I never use anymore, & this, which is real #weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@mrterborg @CMSRAMSAP true. But I was that oldest kid in swim class, and felt left behind. Grade levels do hold adults accountable. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@miamayer hahahahahaha #WeirdEd

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher Some folks might have anxiety and could be showing more of who they are online than off. #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4 Those that no me know I'm not quick witted enough not to be the "real" me. #Weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher OR burning yourself with fiery metal bits. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

#Weirded This. So much. And besides, I use online to connect to ppl, cant do that when I'm faking https://t.co/WbOkeFcdz2

oJaison May 18 @ 10:40 PM EDT

A4: I'm censored in some way everywhere. Not limited to Twitter/online spaces. #WeirdEd

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@oolalume Yes -- Jenna is a very different creature than "Mrs. Rodgers." #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@rbenner13 @TheWeirdTeacher For sure, and that's fine. I am speaking more to those that put forth a false brand of themselves. #WeirdEd

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher there are a bunch of fakes out there who want to famous #WeirdEd https://t.co/HMgKVFI5mg

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@stumpteacher #WeirdEd I'd argue it always is. I'd much rather interact with a human, even a kinda jerky one. More interesting.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@korytellers @wistia x5 j/k xxoo #weirded

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

And the knowledge that some districts monitor SM potentially hinders speech by educators #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher hey burned myself yesterday with a fiery metal bit #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher #Weirded I suppose thats true for the most part, as well.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers @oolalume #WeirdEd And here you're Jenna or Mrs Rogers?

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @CMSRAMSAP Yes. Adults need accountability. (You didn't have me as a T.) Not shameless bragging, really. #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Oh for sure. I just mean there are times when you meet IRL and it is a let down. :( #WeirdEd

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@jenfromri Hard tho, cuz sometimes I'd like the feedback from the tweeps on the IRL issues. #PLNprobz #weirded

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd A4 - Popping in here for a second. No. Never. Every word is recorded and you have no say in that. As a result...

miamayer May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki I get that. I feel taller on Twitter. #Weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

A4. I'm myself online, but more outspoken & extroverted. The internet doesn't see me stand in corners at parties & talk to the kids #WeirdEd

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@trouvaine #WeirdEd I KNEW this would bring you out.

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Which is why the more folks I meet IRL the smaller my PLN gets. Quality over quantity. #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded I feel like thats me who ends up being the let down lol. Im less opinionated irl

miamayer May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher If you had fun you won? #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

#WeirdEd He's not talking about me, just to be clear. Maybe about @michellek107 , but not me. https://t.co/Q73TkhyJtH

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:44 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Oh for sure. I just mean there are times when you meet IRL and it is a let down. :( #WeirdEd

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher Or, some people do better in online space. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

.@shadow_uzumaki agreed. My persona #onhere is consistent with my AFK persona. Edtech, sci-fi, music, social justice abounds. #WeirdEd

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A4 - Popping in here for a second. No. Never. Every word is recorded and you have no say in that. As a result...

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher oh it was fun. #painequalsfun #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@oJaison @shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd AFK?

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@miamayer #Weirded Tbh though, I actually feel a bit smaller on twitter. I see ppl who say amazing things/pull out data/good reasoning 1/?

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @CMSRAMSAP I'm ok w/ grade levels. But I wonder about them as we moved towards individual learning plans for all #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @oJaison @shadow_uzumaki Away from keyboard? #WeirdEd

oJaison May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

AFK = away from keyboard. I don't like the "in real life" or even "offline" distinction as much. @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy Definitely! Balance between seeking feedback and just getting something out. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers @TheWeirdTeacher Yes,have to make real effort not to curse. I still follow stuff I love-comedians, AVclub, etc tho #weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A4) Are we ever fully ourselves in any single environment IRL? Online, I like separating out the education from other interests. #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A4.1 If something you say online upsets a parent, it can be hell (deserved or not). I've seen people get badly burned #weirded

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@ToddDJohnson1 @TheWeirdTeacher #weirded agreed. Still needs to be a split I think. I saw elementary, middle, and high school groups.

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @mrterborg how do we determine start time? No big thing if you're a late swimmer, but reading/math? #weirded

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A4p2 - ...you must think carefully about EVERYTHING you post and interact with online. Every scrap can turn on you if someone...

oJaison May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

These days I don't really feel like I'm ever "offline" for better or for worse. @TheWeirdTeacher @shadow_uzumaki #WeirdEd

rondorland May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

I think you need to examine posts you write with multiple lenses. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@miamayer #Weirded And theres me who goes "Wow, I thought I knew stuff, but I dont" Like Im a big fish/little pond but every1 is bigger fish

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@rondorland It is! Just admit it and join in. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

What worries you about your words being recorded? @trouvaine #WeirdEd

MrsBennettELA May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@miamayer agreed. The only person who sees the full "real me" is my husband and I even hide some of the weirdest stuff from him. #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher I am Slightly less insane in real life. Ask Doug #WeirdEd

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A4p3 - ...less-than-nice decides to collect it and cast it in less-than-flattering lights.

oolalume May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@oolalume @mrsJennaRodgers @TheWeirdTeacher I TRY to keep my work hidden here. May have slipped thru in a picture or two tho #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@oJaison @TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded Oh man aren't we? Always checking my phone for y'all twitter ppl's nuggets of wisdom now

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @miamayer I think it's important, though. Because we all feel like that (or at least, I think so...) #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

If I'm in a position of enough influence where someone wants to turn on me I have enough influence not to care @trouvaine #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher Meeting anyone is a learning experience. If they let you down, what exactly were you looking for #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher Thomas, I can confirm you are all sorts of awesome in person. :) #Weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@kmtrangel @JeremyDBond Actually, it is a big deal. Safety, pool parties, etc. #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers I try not to be a jerk...expect when I'm looking for parking and ppl honk. Then I go REALLY slow on purpose. #weirded 😈

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @miamayer Connecting helps you see the room for growth in your practice #weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@mrterborg @CMSRAMSAP I like the idea of something different. As long as it doesn't serve kids at certain levels worse than others. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@jenfromri @miamayer #Weirded like some of my peers look to me for SoJust Stuff, & I pretty much just tell'em I get my stuff from twitter

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

As a woman & victim of stalking, I worry about harassment. The amount of info such people can hunt down is frightening. @oJaison #WeirdEd

rondorland May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

Also need to have fun on an educational account. Right @TheWeirdTeacher #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@rondorland #WeirdEd Kinda one of my mission statements.

mrbalcom May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

A4: No matter how hard we might try. Our online self is a construct (i.e. - Residual Self Image). #WeirdEd https://t.co/MZFWKRwSKk

miamayer May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher Um. Cool? #flirting? #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@korytellers @stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded And youre pretty awesome too, Kory!

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@mrbalcom #WeirdEd So many points for going matrix on this.

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@miamayer @TheWeirdTeacher @stumpteacher yeah sure #WeirdEd

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @miamayer This happens to me all the time with tech stuff! #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher @mrbalcom SO MANY POINTS #WeirdEd

oJaison May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

I don't really find my education interests very separated even on here. My various worlds collide often @JeremyDBond #WeirdEd

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@trouvaine such topics always lead to the importance of digital citizenship, with good reason. #digcit #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Im taking the plunge next month tho, sharing this acct w my District in a Teacher Tech Academy where I'm teaching Twitter #weirded eeek

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Twitter started as entertainment for me, but has quickly become ed-based. Love the weird mix of nerd, rock and teachin' in my feed. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@kmtrangel @JeremyDBond Finland and others don't start reading until 7 or so. Catch up by 11. https://t.co/w4qWtvyUyM #weirded

stumpteacher May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Thanks for the brief chat #WeirdEd Early morning run IRL tomorrow means I need to call it a night.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@stumpteacher #WeirdEd Thanks for coming to play.

mrbalcom May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Thanks I'm about to level-up! The Matrix has sooo much goodness to teach. #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @jenfromri Meh. There will always be bigger fish. Just don't get caught in the net and you will keep growing! #weirded

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Stalkers, harassers, or people who generally mean you some sort of harm will comb through everything they can find. @oJaison #WeirdEd

oJaison May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Good point. I didn't even think about how my position as a man affects my thinking here. Thank you. #WeirdEd https://t.co/XHCKx5jWK2

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:48 PM EDT

As a woman & victim of stalking, I worry about harassment. The amount of info such people can hunt down is frightening. @oJaison #WeirdEd

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@oJaison @JeremyDBond Me too...like, it is in my DNA, so I am unable to parse it out from everything else. #WeirdEd

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@scmaestra love how social media has opened up us introverts. #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @CMSRAMSAP Devil's advocate: Don't we have that problem now? #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:50 PM EDT

Yes! Beware of the #edumatch Voxer group because sheesh. #WeirdEd https://t.co/OCBxjgSfmM

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:49 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @oJaison @TheWeirdTeacher Join a Voxer group...buckle in, and try to keep up. It's constant amazing-ness.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@MrsBennettELA PREACH! #WEIRDED

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I've got one more to get in before we're done.

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Well, one more and then another one.

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

#Weirded forgot hashtag LOL https://t.co/cpqaIjMmSm

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@jenfromri @miamayer Yep! And I marvel at how ppl just seem to know the right kinda research or article to pull out on twitter convos XD

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

Night night, #WeirdEd! Back to my real live boys and a really wonderful sci-fi book!

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q5 Individual work or group work, which has more value

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@mrterborg @JeremyDBond former lifeguard here-I agree.Just not sure swim group analogy totally holds water (😏smirking at myself) #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond Such an underrated aspect of the medium! #WeirdEd

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond Especially now that we have a screen between us and the other person in the seat across from us. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers @oJaison @TheWeirdTeacher #Weirded What is voxer? I see that plenty of times

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

The beauty of a #weirded PLN is a group of like-minded cats to work with, esp. when you don't feel that in meatspace.

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@mrterborg @JeremyDBond interesting #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @jenfromri @miamayer well that's not me #WeirdEd

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@doodlinmunkyboy Ditto. I started promoting my blog but not tweeting otherwise. And then chats happened #WeirdEd

korytellers May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki #Weirded https://t.co/uWjIZumbvK

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @miamayer But remember, there are probably others who think the same thing when they read your feed. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@miamayer @jenfromri #Weirded brilliant way of thinking about it

oJaison May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@scmaestra ooh quick quick before you leave, what book? #WeirdEd

miamayer May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @jenfromri I assume they're unemployed & just waiting to talk to me to fill a void (Maybe I feel too tall tonight?) #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A5 - Depends on the purpose. Sometimes I want ss to have think time or persevere on their own, assess individuals. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

#WeirdEd How so? https://t.co/vaGyqIpPcm

VelasquezCarrie May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher depends on the assignment

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@mrburkemath Tweeting got me my column! Great opportunity, and growth! #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher group work. Life revolves around groups #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@kmtrangel @JeremyDBond I thought so. We lose sight of these facts when we compare the U.S. to Finland, etc. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Remember, if your answer is "depends" that's goo, but don't stop there. On what?

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

A5 Individual for learning the material and showing mastery. Group for applications and real world scenarios. That's my class #weirded

scmaestra May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@oJaison Station Eleven! It's more post-apocalyptic than sci-fi, I guess, but I'm a sucker for those, ever since Butler's Sowers! #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Sign up for #edumatch Voxer here: https://t.co/m93vem40hT But you've been warned... #WeirdEd https://t.co/Oe8u1b6fSi

mrsJennaRodgers May 18 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@oJaison Where do I sign up?! I do the @connectedtl and @tosachat voxer groups. <3

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #WeirdEd I kinda wish it wouldn't. I like writing all by my lonesome.

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@mrterborg @CMSRAMSAP true! A change doesn't have to solve all problems, but I'd hope it doesn't leave the same kids disillusioned. #weirded

KhatriMath May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

+ other times, I want them to collaborate/share strategies, etc. then group work #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

#WeirdEd https://t.co/UJUhSbfBDx

VelasquezCarrie May 18 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher I think that independent reading for kids of self selected books has great value as an indiv assignment

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A5: Ss need options to tackle problems on their own or with a team. #weirded

CrazySciTeach May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A5: both! Life skills- you have to able to work w/others but individual is also important #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@kmtrangel @JeremyDBond It doesn't There's usually a little P in there some where to cloud an analogy. #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A5: Both have value. Learning that's built collaboratively is great, but each group member needs to have understanding. #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A5: totally acceptable to cross the streams. Humans need ability for both. #weirded https://t.co/pEXusgtcfp

miamayer May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond I'm totally over here, beat poetry snapping for you. #weirded

oolalume May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@scmaestra @oJaison @JeremyDBond Love my edchats/library stuff. But also dig Amy Schumer, Jon Oliver, random stuff not schl-related #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@mrsJennaRodgers @shadow_uzumaki @oJaison #WeirdEd *walkie ya through it

oJaison May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

I often find I learn better through discussion and sharing with friends. I wonder if I'm an exception. @TheLaneFloyd #WeirdEd

VelasquezCarrie May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher sorry I was lurking and just had to respond #WeirdEd

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@kmtrangel @JeremyDBond Best thing I can think of is to compare math and reading to foreign language instruction. Similar. #weirded

mritzius May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher there R less memes involved when dealing w/ me IRL but I'm equally charming #weirded https://t.co/87eg4qHWFU

i3algebra May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

I knew I was missing something...there was a disturbance in the force...sorry I'm late! #weirded

mrburkemath May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@korytellers @shadow_uzumaki No. Thank YOU😜 #WeirdEd

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@stumpteacher @TheWeirdTeacher they might be discovering a new side of themselves too. #weirded

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@mrterborg @JeremyDBond kids (shaking my head like grumpy old lady) #weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @CMSRAMSAP Right. Will the same Ss be disillusioned, what %, how many others, why? Need data, time. #weirded.

korytellers May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Thanks #Weirded! Checking out a little early, because I've been told this. ;) Make it a great week! https://t.co/s9A0YoTXtS

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A5 If it's pure learning, I like Ss to have a team. But when it's an assessment, they're usually on their own. #weirded

oJaison May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

A5: When I'm learning something new I prefer the discussion. Trying the new stuff out on my own is preferred. #WeirdEd

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher writing is a personal thing but other projects needs groups #WeirdEd

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:55 PM EDT

#weirded A5 Both have wealth of value to Ts. Ability to work in group as well as able to have inner drive to work solo to succeed is useful

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @CMSRAMSAP Shouldn't change for change sakes. Shouldn't let fear motivate. Need to give time. One variable @ time. #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A5 Whether you play with yourself or with others, being passionate about it is the key to success. #weirded

korytellers May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher Really? I can find plenty of friends who have jobs where they hardly ever work w/others. #weirded

jenfromri - Moderator May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

I like exploring new stuff in groups, plus opportunities to apply concepts individually. #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens #WeirdEd I actually like doing most things alone. Does not play well in large groups. Too many cooks.

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

I would sat not @oJaison. My Ss do better when they have strong baseline on their own then applications are wicked strong #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:56 PM EDT

@miamayer #WeirdEd I love you.

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@mrterborg @kmtrangel wait... P as in parent too? ;) #weirded

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher i wonder how lonely those people are #WeirdEd

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@mrterborg @JeremyDBond I'm raising my kids bilingually since birth 😁 #weirded

rbenner13 May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Group work, assuming the assignment actually involves critical thinking, not just memorization and recording #weirded

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

But, in The Jobs Of The Future*, they'll need both right? #weirded *please insert ominous, echoy sci-fi overlord gameshow host voice

i3algebra May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A5: Both. When I have Ss work in groups, when grades, I still have them maintain individual accountability #weirded https://t.co/0clJhiK968

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:51 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Q5 Individual work or group work, which has more value

korytellers May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@miamayer #TWSS ;) #Weirded

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher No no no. Just no. Done right, ok. done wrong. Just wrong. #weirded

TeacherWithTuba May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@korytellers @nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher When my Ss work alone, I usually give them a responsibility partner to check in with #weirded

TheLaneFloyd May 18 @ 10:57 PM EDT

I would say not @oJaison. My Ss do better when they have strong baseline on their own then applications are wicked strong #weirded

miamayer May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher OR fabulous bc nobody is stealing all their credit. #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@mrterborg @miamayer #weirded My brain thinks that but my heart says "DUDE, look at all the big folks you follow! You've got nothin to offer

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@evans306 @kmtrangel @mrterborg I never could dive head first. Perhaps that's one reason I was behind. Still hate it. #weirded

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A5 - individual work is most important. Without the skills to solve problems on their own at all, one becomes useless in a group.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher ditto #weirded

LizaSciNerd May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher Q5 Individuals each contributing to a group assignment would be optimal. #WeirdEd

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @shadow_uzumaki @jenfromri @miamayer Just be you. Your projects are amazing. We research YOU. You're the SME #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @mrterborg @miamayer You are unable to properly judge what you have to offer. I 100% believe that. #WeirdEd

evans306 May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Sorry #weirded, the real world calls... Good chat. Sorry to Twitter stalk so many of you... So many like-minded Ts and I want to know more!

nathan_stevens May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@miamayer @korytellers @TheWeirdTeacher maybe I am wrong about all of this. All my students do everything in groups #weirded

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

#WeirdEd Ok, slipping in a post-assessment on you all right now.

doodlinmunkyboy May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Doug's real question here is which is more important for the Jobs That Don't Exist Yet*?#weirded *Use that voice again

kmtrangel May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@JeremyDBond @evans306 @mrterborg do you really need more than a cannonball? #weirded

shadow_uzumaki May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

#weirded True, one has to know their own capabilities to figure out what they can offer https://t.co/r45P002iYJ

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:58 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A5 - individual work is most important. Without the skills to solve problems on their own at all, one becomes useless in a group.

korytellers May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@miamayer @nathan_stevens @TheWeirdTeacher People are only lonely if they like to have other people around. Lots like to be alone. #weirded

JeremyDBond May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@oolalume @scmaestra @oJaison oh, me too for sure. In fact I've challenged others who keep their education selves "pristine"... #weirded

VelasquezCarrie May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

#WeirdEd I think everyone needs to be able to do things independently isn't that what we strive for to an extent as Ts and Ps

TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @miamayer @korytellers #WeirdEd My kids do a ton in groups, but a lot of that is a result of not enough tech

trouvaine May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

#WeirdEd A5p2 - Group work exercises the synthesis of individual ideas. Without individual work's practice, group work can't happen well.

miamayer May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @mrterborg It can get overwhelming but my goal's to make sure my kids see that in me & replicate it in themselves. #weirded

SouthernGirlAOK May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@TheWeirdTeacher #WeirdEd A5 there can't be only one.....you must use both of you want to teach human skills and academic skills

mrterborg May 18 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@shadow_uzumaki @miamayer You have lots to offer. Maybe the audience is wrong. #weirded