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KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #Ditchbook! Karly, TOSA from SF/Bay Area, CA. I'll be your moderator tonight. Thanks for joining us! https://t.co/NFrNUTUM87

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Hi #Ditchbook! Rachel, instr coach from Bozeman, MT.

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:00 PM EDT

YES!!! It's #DITCHbook time!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Hey Rachel =) 3 chats this week! This is crazy! #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook Mandi from MO, HS Math, excited to chat tonight!

LannySaretsky Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

#Ditchbook Hi Lanny, gr 2 teacher from Sask, Canada

absansom Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi. I am Abby from Grove City, PA. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@TTmomTT Hi Mandi! Thanks for joining us tonight. #DITCHbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Good evening, #DitchBook friends!! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist and 6th Grade LA Teacher. Joining you from Davenport, IA.

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Join us at #ditchbook to talk Tech Like A Pirate right now! #tlap #INeLearn

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@emosier3 Hey Evan! Welcome back to #DITCHbook!

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura We are gettin' crazy! Just rolled in the door and straight to tweetdeck. Love learning w you! #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@LannySaretsky Great to have you here Lanny! #DITCHbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@absansom Welcome to #DITCHbook Abigail!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn Thanks Chantell! #DITCHbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura Hey, Karly! Great to be here, as always! #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@rachelmarker No WAY!!! You actually decide to show Up!!! #HoorayForRachel #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@absansom Hey Abby! Great to have you at #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@emosier3 Yeah! Evan's here! Great to see you again. :) #Ditchbook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Joy Kidd, from Prosper TX. 5th grade science: the best subject and the best grade level! #DitchBook

twhalen805 Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Tom from maybe some rainy So Cal coast. Lurking...watching...#DitchBook

MrsPerretta Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi Everyone! My name is Steph. I'm an 8th Gr. Alg Teacher & Tech Integrator. Ditching from Central PA. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @rachelmarker Will you stop it! Sean you are mean! #DITCHbook

BestTechGuyEver Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Mark from Ohio U, checking out #Ditchbook chat.

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Sean here from Indiana 4th grade teacher #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

I'm Brian in Colorado. I teach MS students English. Some books we ditch; others we dig. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@twhalen805 Hey Tom! You can lurk but I bet we will lure you in ;) #DITCHbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY I know. The slacker has finally arrived. (I'm skipping my webinar! #DitchbookLove) #Ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Chantell from IN, ready to talk my 2 favorite things, #ditchbook and #tlap

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky Welcome Brian! Excited to have you back in #DITCHbook!

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @emosier3 Evan's here! Rachel's here! Three cheers! #DitchBook

LisaGuardino Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Lisa - Hi, All! Northern Ca teacher & TOSA #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@BestTechGuyEver Hi Mark! Welcome to #DITCHbook =)

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@JoyousScience Yes! Love upper elementary! 5th is one of my faves! #Ditchbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Thanks, Rachel! That made my evening! Great to see such a great #DitchBook friend like yourself as well!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Q1 #ditchbook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @sandyrotto @rachelmarker @leadlaughlearn @Ajarn_Adam https://t.co/KeDah6vFGF

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MrsPerretta Great to have you here Stephanie! #DITCHbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @rachelmarker I said #HOORAYFORRACHEL Im excited to be here since she will be a co-moderator w/ me next week! #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky I love that motto for ELA! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@JoyousScience I can image, Joy! I have a fourth grader at home and she's so much fun. And science is awesome! #DitchBook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @rachelmarker Are you sure you don't teach poetry, Matt? You're onto something there! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Hey Lisa! How are you? How is grandbaby? #DITCHbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY I have 4 older brothers. I'm tough. #Ditchbook

phhscience Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Glenn from Michigan #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@phhscience Welcome Glenn! So excited to have you in #DITCHbook chat tonight.

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura WOOT! #CoModAppreciation #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @SEANJFAHEY Don't let him off so easy! #DITCHbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

These digital tools are PERFECT for getting your Ss hooked in a #hyperdoc! #ditchbook https://t.co/EH6EC1OuMK https://t.co/bBpS6EEp7m

kmartintahoe Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Kelly from Lake Tahoe, Ca EdTech and curriculum coordinator #DITCHbook

LisaGuardino Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

He is so great :) Thought he might be here tonight... but another day! Thanks for asking! #ditchbook https://t.co/dLnmK5wOXJ

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Hey Lisa! How are you? How is grandbaby? #DITCHbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Even on a non-tech lesson, Ss can know you're different if you're a passionate, Pirate T! #DitchBook

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Tonya Mercer tuning in from the Hoosier state. 2nd grade teacher! #ditchbook #decaturproud #IneLearn

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino DM me proud grandma pics! =) #DITCHbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is based off these activities: One #tlap hook + one digital tool. #DitchBook https://t.co/ywRGz1U3Ve

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@kmartintahoe Yay! Hi Kelly! #Ditchbook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#DitchBook Hey folks! #eduawesome #adventure https://t.co/W9Xr1UpRe4

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer Hi Tonya! Welcome! #DITCHbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

BOOM! Right off the bat w/ a #hyperdoc reference. But I'll have to agree her! #DitchBook https://t.co/tl35umyQOf

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

These digital tools are PERFECT for getting your Ss hooked in a #hyperdoc! #ditchbook https://t.co/EH6EC1OuMK https://t.co/bBpS6EEp7m

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

YES! #Ditchbook https://t.co/EN5HhdPrZN

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Even on a non-tech lesson, Ss can know you're different if you're a passionate, Pirate T! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@kmartintahoe Hey Kelly! Thanks for joining. Always love when my #TOSAChat peeps join #DITCHbook!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@RemScience HI Rebekah! Super excited to have you here in #DITCHbook! Yay another #TOSAChat pal =)

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @leadlaughlearn GASP! you can have non-tech lessons?!? #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 Instruction changes when kids become creators instead of consumers. #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Did I beat you this week??? ;) #hyperdoc LOVE #DITCHbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: You can use all of the hooks in different lessons to make them better. I've used all but not as hooks. #challengeaccepted #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

It's like a pedagogical Reese's Peanut Butter Cup: two great tastes, yadda yadda yadda #ditchbook https://t.co/Ppk5SN8j4G

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is based off these activities: One #tlap hook + one digital tool. #DitchBook https://t.co/ywRGz1U3Ve

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

One example: parodies/original songs with Garage Band + Mozart Hook! #DitchBook More: https://t.co/5eCIp1MstU https://t.co/uIl3MWmhbL

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@JoyousScience Ahhhhh YES! Flip that role! #DITCHbook

LisaGuardino Apr 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Great ideas, Matt! I just read (but have not tried) that Poll Everywhere integrates w/ GClassroom now! #ditchbook https://t.co/buRda6GZRw

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Tonight's chat is based off these activities: One #tlap hook + one digital tool. #DitchBook https://t.co/ywRGz1U3Ve

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@TTmomTT Love that hashtag! I hope you share when you do use them all! #DITCHbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Engage, Engage, Engage! Students can learn if they are not engaged or participating w/ the lesson #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Ohhh really? I didn't know that! Awesome. #DITCHbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Each of these hooks has merit in the classroom. Several diff lesson ideas with them to share with colleagues! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q2 #ditchbook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @sandyrotto @rachelmarker @leadlaughlearn @Ajarn_Adam @SingerTeach https://t.co/VLaIQOP9jf

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Don't forget there's no wrong way to eat a Reese's #DitchBook https://t.co/pB8lUrQryI

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:08 PM EDT
It's like a pedagogical Reese's Peanut Butter Cup: two great tastes, yadda yadda yadda #ditchbook https://t.co/Ppk5SN8j4G
- jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:06 PM EDT
  
  Tonight's chat is based off these activities: One #tlap hook + one digital tool. #DitchBook https://t.co/ywRGz1U3Ve

MistyMitchellm Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

👋👋👋 #ditchbook! Will catch up later..getting ready for Village School Google Summit Saturday!@friEdTechnology

absansom Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Hooks really get students engaged in learning. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Instruction is different from another angle! Backwards Hook + WeVideo https://t.co/5eCIp1MstU #DitchBook https://t.co/0EC3Tk6H5S

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @rachelmarker Lol, well it usually sneaks in! Even reading+dry erase sketchnoting in class was preserved w/photo :) #DitchBook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

#8 Real world w/ Google Hangouts. Done. Awesomeness! Ss love it, I love it. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm Thanks Misty! See you next week. Enjoy your summit! #DITCHbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Catching up (bedtime): all engage Ss w the unexpected. Different, Innovative teaching! #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@absansom Yup! They set the tone and these all say something FUN is going to happen! #DITCHbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2: Huge fan of the Picasso hook using @canva to create posters! Great response from Ss when creating our yearbook flyers! #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A2 Sent them home to take pictures of erosion around town. Compiled into a class slideshow. They were STOKED. #DitchBook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: part two Something new and different piques interest. Digital tools enhance. #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@ohsoearly Also no wrong way to mash-up hooks & digital tools? Best case=magic. Worst case=learn from flop, bounce back better. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Re: Q2, here are the #tlap hooks. What have you tried? #DitchBook https://t.co/Ne9NwePaun

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: instead of paper and pencil the student can use tech to elaborate on their ideas with design element tools and software! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@RemScience YES. My pal @ajyoung53 did a GHO with @korytellers this year. It was FABULOUS! #DITCHbook

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Misty, Instructional Literacy Coach from VA. Joining in late for #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn @SEANJFAHEY Totally. #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Kids LOVE playing @GetKahoot as a hook! Have them write their own questions for a Kahoot at the end of the lesson/unit. #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Wow ... had not heard that. That has lots of potential! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@Stanton_Lit So glad you are joining us Misty! Late is ok here! #DITCHbook

MrsBeguin Apr 7 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Joining a bit late... Heidi from Nebraska, ELA/Tech high school teacher. Love #tlap and #ditchbook!

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1 They for sure peak student interest. I'm looking forward to see how I can use Canva, Aurasma and Garage Band in 2nd grade. #ditchbook

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Education major at Converse College #ConverseEDU ditching from SC! #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @LisaGuardino Does Google have a list of all apps that sync w/ Drive? I can't keep up! #DitchBook

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

I'd really have more to add if I was familiar with all of these hooks so instead... #DitchBook https://t.co/EVd6LlkPa8

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Exterior design hook: "If you could design your own playground..." Hook for fractions, 4th grade. (Fractional parts...) #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@JoyousScience WOW!!! What a GREAT idea! @jmattmiller did you see this one? #DITCHbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 Love the Mozart hook, but I use @soundtrap as the go-to tool. Web based and device agnostic #ditchbook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: my A1 part one should have gone here. Oops. Google Hangouts has rocked 5th grade's socks! #DitchBook #podcastedu

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: I've used youtube for short clips and images to hook. Can't wait to try the secret message @jmattmiller talks about. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@rachelmarker Ohhh how did that go? I bet kids loved it! #DITCHbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: Get students outside of class with the camera app. How can you use the camera in class? #DitchBook https://t.co/BZEdXt4kUE

phhscience Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Must build a positive relationship with your Ss before any type of hook will work. #ditchbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura Great way just to get the juices flowing, give context w s/thing that matters to them #Ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2 Been kicking around ideas for using Snapchat w/Picasso hook this week, but haven't tried yet! #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @JoyousScience @jmattmiller We did this too! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @jmattmiller @YouTube can be so powerful! Love using videos. #DITCHbook

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Always a fan of the costume hook but proof is in pictures - please share :) #DitchBook https://t.co/qsnwjSVKv2

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@missmpate Sweet! I'll bet @mrdearybury1 @JuliePJones are proud you're here! :) #DitchBook

MrsPerretta Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I've used #5 Scavenger Hunts but I used #GoogleForms. Here's what I did: https://t.co/F2H1Y6Vuu7 #DitchBook

LannySaretsky Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @jmattmiller Sometimes I just throw on a vid at the beginning of class. They pay attention pretty quick . #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@jmattmiller I've done may awesome camera projects. Had iPads and used them all the time. Now Ss use own device. Still powerful #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@ohsoearly Ohhh I have one of me on Pirate day at school does that count??? #DITCHbook

absansom Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: I have used youtube and short discussions. #DitchBook

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Q2: starting with simple skills test (i.e. Tech Review game) on new material, they love to see how previous topics help them! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn Nice, and timely with my post today at https://t.co/k3H4V95Ymn about Snapchat! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Great share! Thanks Stephanie! #DITCHbook https://t.co/lDiXBelRwt

MrsPerretta Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: I've used #5 Scavenger Hunts but I used #GoogleForms. Here's what I did: https://t.co/F2H1Y6Vuu7 #DitchBook

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Hey all... Ditching in and out from Spring Break vacation!! Krista 5G teacher from SE Michigan in Sandusky, OH #DitchBook

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Although does this count as a costume hook? #DitchBook https://t.co/0GR2aPRoxW

MJmbmartinez12 Apr 7 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Melissa, 4th grade teacerh AZ, sorry for being late :) #ditchbook

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: @GetKahoot @YouTube @canva are great hooks that get the Ss excited. Hook is simply, "Get out your iPad" #DitchBook

korytellers Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @RemScience @ajyoung53 Thank you! They really are so fun, aren't they? #DitchBook

LisaGuardino Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

It is a polling feature in GClassroom I was reading abt this week https://t.co/RPFG7wh0pr #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@missmpate That's great! Use a quiz as a hook and see what prior knowledge they have! #DITCHbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 b) Local non-profit @AdventurScience kicked off an "Explorers" unit. And following Gregg track snow leopards in Mongolia! #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Anybody use music to set the proper mood or atmosphere? Pandora + Interior Design Hook! #DitchBook https://t.co/j1BHRId66J

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@LisaGuardino Interesting!! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@zonie71 Awwwwwwwwww yea!! Look who is here! Thanks for joining us Krista! =) How are you #DITCHbook buddy?

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: part 2 I once hooked Ss w/ "Alright, stop. Collaborate and listen. Teacher's here w/ her own invention..." etc. Mozart hook? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q3 #DITCHBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @sandyrotto @rachelmarker @leadlaughlearn @Ajarn_Adam @SingerTeach https://t.co/aqFCHWL4Qu

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@korytellers @RemScience @ajyoung53 So fun! #DITCHbook

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Q2 my favorite is the costume hook! Who doesn't like a costume or prop? #tlap #ditchbook #decaturproud

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

.@MJmbmartinez12 May I ask from where in AZ? I'm from there originally, went to NAU! #ditchbook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Teach tech baby... #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@MJmbmartinez12 No problem! You can jump in #DITCHbook anytime! =)

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura yes that counts and when you share don't forget the hashtag #DitchBook https://t.co/kBgD02pqTE

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@jmattmiller It is great for transitions as well to hook Ss before reading. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@jmattmiller I do Karaoke Fridays. Not a hook for the lesson, but Ss love it. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@TTmomTT Owners of their own education ... Love the sound of that! What's something they've done w/camera? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@ohsoearly Ha ha ok. I'll have to scroll through and find it. It was a fun day. #DITCHbook

phhscience Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Music and youtube videos #ditchbook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Used "space music" during outer-space-themed physical property task. "Is that really music?" one S asked. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

amazing how a quick video can get things started in the right way! #DitchBook https://t.co/ZIZ83eHK2J

LannySaretsky Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @jmattmiller Sometimes I just throw on a vid at the beginning of class. They pay attention pretty quick . #DitchBook

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

.@jmattmiller I use Disney Radio for spare time... #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Career dress up day tomorrow. Guess what shirt I'm wearing tomorrow @jmattmiller #DitchBook https://t.co/PWlmyIj2Dc

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Always a fan of the costume hook but proof is in pictures - please share :) #DitchBook https://t.co/qsnwjSVKv2

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@missmpate So key to help Ss make connections bw content/material! #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@zonie71 Are you riding roller coasters???? #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

LOVE!! #DitchBook https://t.co/MTm6BBOPpZ

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: part 2 I once hooked Ss w/ "Alright, stop. Collaborate and listen. Teacher's here w/ her own invention..." etc. Mozart hook? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @jmattmiller Now THAT would be engaging! I wonder if they could do Karaoke to @Flocabulary??? #DITCHbook

MrsBeguin Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Not sure which hook it would be but I used a Breakout Challenge as a hook. It was fantastic! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

This sounds AMAZING. #DitchBook https://t.co/dfKcOzlL9C

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 b) Local non-profit @AdventurScience kicked off an "Explorers" unit. And following Gregg track snow leopards in Mongolia! #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I try to stick to #GAFE tools (Google Story Builder is great one!) to keep it simple. Introduce a few other tools bit by bit. #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@phhscience Music and video! Great way to engage more senses and more learners! #DITCHbook

KRScienceLady Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Guess whose late to dinner? #DitchBook I'm trying to stay awake, trying to catch up from #NSTA16

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Digital scavenger hunt, take a pic then find the height of the object with Trig, real world graphing, ... #ditchbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@jmattmiller It was pretty amazing. And co-taught w an incredible T, @wbmetzger. Always powerful to co-teach! #Ditchbook

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

.@KarlyMoura All is well! See??!! #ditchbook https://t.co/kMPZLievwd

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady Hey Kathy! Late is A-OK with us! Thanks for joining #DITCHbook tonight =)

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @jmattmiller must be #tlap themed #DitchBook https://t.co/eEQeUsoDqu

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Board messages can spark interest at the beginning of class! How can we create them? #DitchBook https://t.co/4OC2wJmQe5

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@zonie71 SOOOOO cute! #DITCHbook

JuliePJones Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

We love Vitamin String Quartet on @pandora_radio for working flow time #Ditchbook #ConverseEDU https://t.co/EAxoqC7paV

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@JuliePJones does!!!! https://t.co/oImg51aBSd

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Biggest focus on #GAFE, but use videos and image search a TON. #DitchBook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: I've zeroed in on Hangouts, MyMaps, Draw I think. With a flare for the dramatic. #eduawesome #adventure #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@JuliePJones @pandora_radio Need to check this out! #DITCHbook

emosier3 Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: The Contest Hook keeps me sane most of the time. Whether @GetKahoot, @quizlet or @Socrative, I just need the break sometimes. #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@RemScience Want any Montana connections?! #Ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Im basically doing all things Google with this being our first year 1:1 & #GAFE #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@JoyousScience Ditto here! #DITCHbook

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Q3: I love "today's meet" because it allows students to express their ideas without having to feel nervous when speaking in class #DITCHbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Ditto! #DITCHbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @missmpate Way more engaging than a KWL chart! #Ditchbook

MrAlbertSES Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

#ditchbook joining late but so glad i caught this chat thanks

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Exactly my strategy! #DitchBook https://t.co/7Q9PlduMIg

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I try to stick to #GAFE tools (Google Story Builder is great one!) to keep it simple. Introduce a few other tools bit by bit. #Ditchbook

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@rachelmarker @KarlyMoura @missmpate Amen!! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer Advice from @burgessdave >>> "Props? Costumes? Have them" #DitchBook https://t.co/1AuqM8v2Yl

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer YES!!! EXACTLY! I love to dress up and take on a character. #DitchBook

kmartintahoe Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Yes!I'm trying to get my ts & Ss to be confident w/GAFE so we can add in some others like @ThingLink_EDU #DitchBook https://t.co/3c0a0BhlYL

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I try to stick to #GAFE tools (Google Story Builder is great one!) to keep it simple. Introduce a few other tools bit by bit. #Ditchbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Would love to see more of this in classrooms! But music choice needs to be intentional and varied to appeal to all. #Ditchbook

JuliePJones Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @pandora_radio study beats is another @mlinyard1409 uses it in her class while student teaching #DitchBook

CYoung_Converse Apr 7 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: youtube videos #DitchBook

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q2 speaking of costume hook how cool would it be to get all of Ms. Frizzle dresses from the Magic School Bus? #tlpa #ditchbook #decaturproud

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Perfect! And you responded, "No, it's much better!" #DitchBook https://t.co/agcZ2p2M1A

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Used "space music" during outer-space-themed physical property task. "Is that really music?" one S asked. #DitchBook

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

.@jmattmiller Nope... hanging with the "Wolf" at Great Wolf Lodge. #ditchbook https://t.co/13emICzPU2

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer That would be so fantastic! #DITCHbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Google Slides is a favorite of mine! So versatile! https://t.co/D8OATgw7gB #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady Fight the good fight, Kathy! :) #DitchBook

RemScience Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@rachelmarker That would be great!!! #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 Um,focus? #ditchbook https://t.co/Xd6WFmrDaX

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@jmattmiller "Music is bigger than you think, tadpole!" was my response. #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@RemScience Let's make it happen! #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Great camera ideas here! Thanks @ttmomtt! #DitchBook https://t.co/9YP9PAw76k

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Digital scavenger hunt, take a pic then find the height of the object with Trig, real world graphing, ... #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Q4 #DITCHBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @sandyrotto @rachelmarker @leadlaughlearn @Ajarn_Adam @SingerTeach https://t.co/PyVuFxq0d2

kmartintahoe Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY that's a great way to start! #DitchBook

MrAlbertSES Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

#ditchbook music, love Playing bob marley 3 little birds as they limbo into and out of the classroom. Friday Limbo is Trending!

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@zonie71 Yes, very well! Awesome to see you guys! #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@MrsTMercer If I could get it planned ahead, I would love to dress like mathematicians. Weird pants and all. #ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3 Used Screencastify extension this yr. Had Ss create voice overs for scenes of Romeo+Juliet in modern language after reading! #DitchBook

LannySaretsky Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@MrAlbertSES I'll give that a shot. Great idea. #DitchBook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY If I could only use one tool, this is what I'd choose. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@CYoung_Converse LOVE using @YouTube. Saw an amazing session about it from @lhighfill that was awe inspiring! #DITCHbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Yes! The puffy pirate shirt! I love that episode. Was that the low-talker episode too? #DitchBook #SeinfeldChat https://t.co/MHvXSQMg0Q

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @jmattmiller must be #tlap themed #DitchBook https://t.co/eEQeUsoDqu

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@JoyousScience @SEANJFAHEY Ahhh this would be tough. I LOVE Google Draw. That might be my one tool! #DITCHbook

Stanton_Lit Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4: I have had Ss create hooks for other classes. Or to share with other Ts in the building. Creative and Ownership #DitchBook

ohsoearly Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY yep! That's how he accidentally agreed to wear it! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@missmpate Exactly! One way tech helps battle insecurity, right? #DitchBook

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

My digital focus this year was #GAFE . I am working on #HyperDoc stuff and transitioning lessons over. #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A4 I wonder: Why can't making drive learning (vs. learning driving making)? #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn WOW! What a great idea! LOVE this!!! #DITCHbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

a4: Instead of pencil paper practice I have Ss demo information in Canva. They like the platform. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I LOVE using @canva myself. I use google draw with the kids a lot and it's a GREAT hook! Would love to use @canva with the Ss! #ditchbook

kmartintahoe Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @ohsoearly @SEANJFAHEY YES!!! #ditchbook

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2 money necklace I wear when I teach money! #ditchbook https://t.co/igHQ3OtayJ

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@zonie71 BAM! You ROCK! #DITCHbook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @JoyousScience You can do much of the same things in Slides that you do in Draw #DitchBook

KRScienceLady Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Oh yes...I <3 Mrs. Frizzle. I was Wonder Woman last Saturday but my photo is on a different device #DitchBook https://t.co/5F1ZXdivUU

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q2 speaking of costume hook how cool would it be to get all of Ms. Frizzle dresses from the Magic School Bus? #tlpa #ditchbook #decaturproud

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@JuliePJones @KarlyMoura @pandora_radio @mlinyard1409 I love those kinds of stations on Pandora! #DitchBook

missmpate Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Q4: let the student "teach" the topic to the class (present their way of thinking with their choice of tech form) #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Wait Tonya ... did you just say THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS???? That would be great! #DitchBook https://t.co/q1jp8aiAKw

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Q2 speaking of costume hook how cool would it be to get all of Ms. Frizzle dresses from the Magic School Bus? #tlpa #ditchbook #decaturproud

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Want to learn more about @canva and learn how to use it to hook students? Check out https://t.co/NWTiAHzD6J #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@zonie71 Great Wolf Lodge is an awesome place! Doing water slides instead then? #DitchBook

LannySaretsky Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura You mention hyperdocs alot. Would that be good for gr 2 too? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Lots of talk about sticking to #GAFE! Check out 20 #GAFE activities for classroom innovation https://t.co/A6Bngc5q2R @jmattmiller #ditchbook

absansom Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: Students love creating with augmented reality. #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4: These tools are open-ended. They don't determine a 1-dimensional product. They offer lots of choice to Ss. So impt. #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@LannySaretsky Most definitely! I'll shoot you some examples in a min =) #DITCHbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: We must develop a creator mindset. If no one ever created, nothing we find online would ever exist. #DitchBook

KRScienceLady Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

So much to check out and so little time ! #DitchBook https://t.co/9XDOa2bnQa

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

I LOVE using @canva myself. I use google draw with the kids a lot and it's a GREAT hook! Would love to use @canva with the Ss! #ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @KarlyMoura @JoyousScience Truth! Your canvas width is limited, but you could always add more slides! #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Here is a great way to get students creating w/ Google Slides #DitchBook https://t.co/85lrviQx8h

JuliePJones Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Hey Karly- Is that session available via YouTube? @KarlyMoura #DitchBook https://t.co/jeiBK4LwTX

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@CYoung_Converse LOVE using @YouTube. Saw an amazing session about it from @lhighfill that was awe inspiring! #DITCHbook

kmartintahoe Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

That's how I learned @Canva! Such a great tool & awesome resource. #DitchBook https://t.co/9duFlIV7at

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Want to learn more about @canva and learn how to use it to hook students? Check out https://t.co/NWTiAHzD6J #ditchbook

KRScienceLady Apr 7 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Share w me too! #DitchBook https://t.co/EbdVVfNCdd

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@LannySaretsky Most definitely! I'll shoot you some examples in a min =) #DITCHbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky Agreed ... Some of my favorite memories as a kid involved learning things from making. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@LannySaretsky A padlet with examples from all grade levels https://t.co/VRnmn899tL #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

I do to ... you can make some AMAZING stuff with @canva! #DitchBook https://t.co/DTbuTRVDC9

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:24 PM EDT

a4: Instead of pencil paper practice I have Ss demo information in Canva. They like the platform. #ditchbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Love this. A simple grabber could be an open-ended question. How would you... Gets Ss talking/thinking! #Ditchbook https://t.co/W62ibJ5Fkz

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Board messages can spark interest at the beginning of class! How can we create them? #DitchBook https://t.co/4OC2wJmQe5

zonie71 Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

.@LannySaretsky @KarlyMoura I'm sharing them K-5 Ts at my school later this spring!! #HyperDoc stuff is awesome for ALL grades! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:28 PM EDT

#teacherswag #DitchBook https://t.co/MiGrzO37gV

MrsTMercer Apr 7 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A2 money necklace I wear when I teach money! #ditchbook https://t.co/igHQ3OtayJ

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4 If T creates an example as part of hook, can be a great model for Ss to try to improve upon or surpass #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4: I also like to give Ss the choice of creative tool. Sometimes they show me a tool I've not used before. #ditchbook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@RemScience Nice! Love all those. Wld love to hear how ur using them! #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@JuliePJones Not yet but here is her website w/ resources https://t.co/XTozfbU8wS #ditchbook

JoyousScience Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@TTmomTT A4 Or they use a familiar tool in an unexpected way! #DitchBook

MrsPerretta Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

I think a great hook could be #VirtualReality using #GoogleCardboard & let Ss guess the next place or time period of study. #DitchBook

rachelmarker Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Q3: Forgot images in general. Incredible discussion can come from a powerful image. #Ditchbook

MrAlbertSES Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

#DitchBook looking forward to painting a wall green to use @DoInkTweets for green screening.

KarlyMoura - Moderator Apr 7 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@TTmomTT That is so cool! Choice and voice is super important to students AND teachers =) #ditchbook