#kyedchat Archive
#KyEdChat is a weekly and Kentucky-specific conversation about all things education, from the nuts and bolts of curriculum and instruction, to the challenges of leadership and the politics of accountability. #KyEdChat draws educators from throughout Kentucky and beyond, engaging in a fast and lively hour of discussion, thoughtful questions and candid responses.
Thursday October 13, 2016
It's that time again, ladies and gentlemen. Fire up your engines for another edition of - Thunderbirds are GO!
Hey everyone!!! I hope you are ready for a night of chatting about making!
excited to learn from you both!
hold your breath gang, Mark Webster is in the HIZZOUZ!
While everyone is logging in, be entertained by the dulcet tones of the theme song for my team https://t.co/nmQWn6j2Fx
Welcome to . Pls share your name, where you're from, and your favorite childhood toy ...
Welcome to . Pls share your name, where you're from, and your favorite childhood toy ...
Something like that... though this is a topic I'm not familiar with.
You are going to be wowed by the power of play!!!
Me neither! That's why I got really excited when said she would help!
Here at we follow the Q & A format but side convos are encouraged.
Jennifer HS Librarian. is the man
Cindy Hundley from Louisville, KY - I loved my Raggedy Ann doll! :)
We also encourage any & to pipe in at any time. If you mess up, it's ok. We won't laugh. Much.
Leanna from Lexington- Rubik's Cube :)
Hey there!!! Thanks for joining us!
Mark, School LEADER, my favorite childhood toy was hands down - a tie between Legos and my ghostbusters backpack and trap
WOOT! in the room! Look out, we got us an INNOVATOR here!
Courtney Howard from Rineyville, KY. Favorite toy=Easy Bake Oven!
Welcome!!! Love that we have another Hardin County peep!
Hi, I'm Mike, and I'm a Tweetaholic. I'm from Bardstown, KY and my favorite childhood toy was... LEGOS
Love the gif!!! Welcome! :)
Robert! Thanks for joining us!
Don't forget to include the hashtag in all your tweets so we all can see! And so we can TREND!
, from Hardin County!!! Favorite Toy... barbies...
Q1 is coming in 60 seconds! (Put the cheerio bowl down )
Q1: What makes a makerspace?
I have been... and this is a great event... you should check it out!!!
- only old men eat cheerios, don't lump me in that category. I'm eating OATMEAL of course. ππΌππΌ
A1 imagination. Creativity. Thinking. Inventing.
I can't talk. I eat Cream of Wheat.
A1: a place where students are free to create, working through trial and error, freedom to think and explore
I like those words very much!
A1: Any place where students can be free to be creative and use their imagination! No agenda! https://t.co/o0wPkyGirf
I keep hearing "imagination" but how do we let kids really open that up? What else do they need to "make" their "space"?
I can't fib though... My has a task that changes every two weeks... a little direction is okay...
Q1: The community- we learn through creating with and around others.
Freedom and a willingness to be vulnerable and create are some hallmarks of a
Zelia here from Toronto, Canada. My favourite childhood toy.. my crayons :)
what they do to complete that task... is up to them!!!
how do we foster that willingness? How do we get the kid that is afraid to shine in a ?
is there Space to construct, break, and rebuild? Also, are the arts in place (Student creations, music)
BOOM! More invaders! Represent!
A1: a makerspace is any environment inspiring cr8ivity, building, testing, exploration & so much more
I gotta admit, I've never really considered the Arts in a - But I LIKE IT!
I do not see this at all in my ... At first they were hesitant... Play? What?
We're working on it! Excited to see what will be possible this winter!
It don't think the materials make a Makerspace- it's the mindset that we can learn through the process of creating with others
Personally, I screw up on the regular. Just ask my students how many times they have to check MY math work...
YES. https://t.co/Io5XmFHLAg
It don't think the materials make a Makerspace- it's the mindset that we can learn through the process of creating with others
Totally agree! https://t.co/nWFuC6T8aL
It don't think the materials make a Makerspace- it's the mindset that we can learn through the process of creating with others
we need to figure out what the kids interests are and then build the
THIS! https://t.co/SLORRTtBd2
It don't think the materials make a Makerspace- it's the mindset that we can learn through the process of creating with others
We talk about this in my first class with my CARE CREW. Learning = failing forward
Q2: Why are makerspaces important to incorporate in student's learning?
A2 too many students are missing the opportunities that a Makerspace provides
A2: Makerspaces allow students that don't fit into the "academic mold" a chance to show that they are geniuses, too
Q2. Because play is our first learning experience. And we learn more by doing. Plus - it's fun.
A2 our parents and grandparents had to be makers out of necessity. We have raised consumers. They need that learning too
A2: Ss need 2 experience how 2 take on challenges where they can F.A.I.L. & move forward, construct, test, build, retest & reflect
A2: It helps inspire thinkers, dreamers, leaders, and cooperative citizens for the future
A2 It gives Ss an opportunity to truly be creative. give Ss another way to fail productively.
A2: I think it goes back to a fixed vs. growth mindset... the majority of kids have a fixed mindset...
would you clarify your acronym FAIL?
A2: When you make something, there is a beautiful flow between your mind and your hands that leads to deep, personal learning
The arts were maker spaces before maker spaces were hip.
A2. Our kids need to learn how to think outside the box and experiment.
Another important piece of a is ownership!!! There is nothing better than a child smiling because of accomplishment.
Sometimes we beat the growth mindset out of them. Unintentionally. https://t.co/LprPiMzpUf
A2: I think it goes back to a fixed vs. growth mindset... the majority of kids have a fixed mindset...
F.A.I.L. : First Attempt At Learning
we get so wrapped up in covering content and that we don't make time for what's really important
We dont always have a choice about that though...
we don't. And that's sad. Maybe we should do something about that... ;)
Truth. I think this conversation goes much deeper than . Glad to have it with you all! https://t.co/3eeUZh6rDb
we get so wrapped up in covering content and that we don't make time for what's really important
Ss watched Apollo 13 movie & loved the idea of thinking inside the box & being innovative within those restrictions
A2: Kids will continue to work on items they have created- even when they have met criteria for an "a"- it's personally relevant
We always have a choice. Teaching is as much a β€οΈaffair as it is a π΄one.
I hope all my Canadian appreciate the shout-out your Jays just got... that hurt a little bit
Sometimes I think we have it backwards-we should let kids create and then ask them what they've learned
absolutely! But it is imperative we figure out a way...
Q3: What do you have in your makerspace (and if you don't have one, what would you put in it)?
Q3: A passionate person to CREATE with. And then lots of fun stuff to play with. And at least twenty minutes of time there myself!
A3 Sphero. Little bits. Snap circuits. Ozobots. Makey makey. Play dough. Games. Puzzles. Yarn.
subbed for me one day... she was late taking the kids to specials... fun!
A3: I would have lots of LEGOs- I really, really love them
Play dough! My kid is a ! https://t.co/cqBwbfSWbg
A3 Sphero. Little bits. Snap circuits. Ozobots. Makey makey. Play dough. Games. Puzzles. Yarn.
A3 robots. Books about making. And a rollercoaster.
A3: I want Raspberry Pis. And a Raspberry Pi game cabinet with an Atari emulator. And an Oculus Rift.
A3: don't have one-but for elem, I'd put Spirograph, lego blocks, magnetic builders, and train tracks
A3: I would love conductive thread, LEDs and some Lilypad Arduinos- I'd love to learn more about creating wearable technology
A3: Squigz. ThinkFun games. Conductive Playdoh. Kinetic Sand. Magna Tiles. just a few...
A3: varies based on type of activities, paper circuits,robotics,lego,cardboard! supplies from https://t.co/3IZtjCk9zV
Hola! peeps! Catching a question or 2-just got home from my class
I bought an arduino to build a jumbo tron but that hasn't happened yet. 3D printer and chromebooks have been ordered
New to all of this, but I LOVE the ideas I'm getting from you guys. Thanks!
I've missed the . Glad I signed on tonight. All of you folks are inspiring!
hey you! Hop right in, the water's fine!
I am buying some Sguiz for my kids after playing in your makerspace. (I might play with them too)
I don't know what any of these things are but I want them. Right now.
a SUPER shoutout to games!!! I am in awe of the thought that is put in to their games!!!
we have a Samsung VR- pretty cool way to explore the circulatory system or Van Gogh paintings- like the Magic School Bus
last year we crocheted for Warm Up America to help homeless
a with a purpose outside the school building. Awesome.
ok, you guys need to send me a purchase list. We have a maker cart and space but the supplies..well π
I love them! SO Much Fun!!!
just order 2 of everything and I'll swing by and pick my stuff up... ;)
A3: Check out & fingerknitting among other awesomeness!
Q4: How are supposed to be setup?
A3: I would also love an embroidery machine- saw a great project using Snap called Turtle Stitch at MIT conference
I can SOOOO do that!!! I wish I would have had someone do this for me.
A4: Multiple IKEA storage cabinets & bookcases, along with 3D Printers & laser-etching machines. And a PinBot game
A4: any way that supports the learning needs of the Ss, being aware of shared space, storage & room 2 showcase Ss cr8ivity
You all are an awesome combo! Creativity and outside the box thinking! I'm just trying to learn!
A4: I'd have access to materials that are age appropriate, space for storage & flexibility of how it is used (projects,free time)
Let's work on this so it can begin in Jan. Being realistic!
Final question... coming up!
I also need suggestions on space expectations. Balance norms with creative flexibility
Another awesome and CHEAP place to find makerspace materials is Oriental Trading!!!
Ummm...I would LOVE to have access to a RAFT (resource area for teachers)- it looks like a Makerspace for teachers
A4 what works for your learners in your space
Q5: How do I receive funding for a makerspace?
A5 grants. Donors choose. Budget. Donations
Oh I know, our trip to was amazing and needs to happen in KY!
Gotta run. β€οΈ you people. See you at ?
You need to come visit!!!
A5: I hear peeps are the kings and queens of Donors Choose
MEEE!!! I am presenting!!! :)
I keep dreaming about this- it is such a need for teachers and kids. What an inspiring trip!
sorry, we have a Level 1 Boot camp that day at my school
Ladies and gentlemen, the very witching hour of the night is upon us. It's almost time to wrap another
I'd like to thank for helping out tonight and for TOTALLY coming up with all the questions!
I hope you'll join us again in 2 weeks as we celebrate Connected Educator Month. I also hope you'll bring a friend!
A5: Sometimes you just need to ask- people have stuff to get rid of, you need stuff for kids to use to make things- it's a win win
Look for more news on the Oct 27 - I'm working on some very cool things and want to make that night HUGE!
Thanks everyone!!! If you ever need any guidance... give a shout!
If you have colleagues that don't tweet or haven't tweeted in a long time, get them here in 2 weeks!
