#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Angie elem. media specialist from NC. Plan ahead for next year is my biggest summer goal.
I am a 4th grade tech from FL & plan on hiking in Colorado for a month this summer besides lots of READING! https://t.co/1aNO4G0Ert
Please join for NOW to discuss "New Learning You'd Like to Share" ALL GRADES WELCOME!
I am a 3,4,5 teacher and this summer I am hoping to go to "Epic Nerd Summer Camp"
I'm Paul Solarz, 5th grade teacher from Illinois. Looking forward to family time this summer!
Dail from Nebraska. I teach 5th grade. I will be building a house this summer!
Question 1: During this school year, what new strategy/practice did you implement that you would highly recommend & why?
A1-Hard for me to pick 1! were the 3 BEST things I tried! Mainly b/c of student engagement!
A1 I started my makerspace in the media center. It was great watching the students explore and learn together.
A1: I have started playing with to aim toward 100% student engagement during group demonstrations.
A1 - I'm working on improving student reflection and synthesis. But no big breakthroughs. Still a work in progress.
A1- I have been working on letting the kids play- Legos, Jenga, citiblocks etc
A1 I introduced students and teachers to and they are loving it. Book discussions will never be the same.
Q2: What is/are the top resource/s you would recommend for someone that wants to try out your strategy/practice?
I had an after school maker space last year that was a ton of fun!
Aimee from Saskatchewan, Canada joining a bit late.
That would be cool.I started parent reading afternoons this year & have had fun with them I might add to it next yr.
What did you have in your makerspace? Looking to purchase a few must have items.
Will be glad to share my blog also. It has been fun.
A1 was BEST new thing I tried this yr: inquiry+prob solving+collab+literacy+Math+tech - all in 1 engaging activity
A2 Check out https://t.co/ut0J7aWbG7 for everything you'll need to run your own Breakout. So much learning, so much engagement
A1 I started using for motivation/behavior. Ss excited everyday for daily event. https://t.co/xJoc62aqbN
Question 1: During this school year, what new strategy/practice did you implement that you would highly recommend & why?
Ps and Ss come in for a read aloud we do stations based on skills they need so parents can see ways to help them. .
Love that! Did you have good parent turn out?
I 2nd that. We have one and there is a waiting list. https://t.co/x8yYEULCFd
I had an after school maker space last year that was a ton of fun!
Q 3: Can't wait to check out all your ideas! What obstacles did you overcome to effectively implement the new strategy/practice?
Legos were the most used item. I'll send links when I get home to our activities.
A1 Hey! Finally caught a ! I began using science notebooks and design notebooks this year. So hard, so worth it.
A3-I had to convince myself that it was ok for 5th graders to play at school.
I've been hearing a lot about breakoutedu and have been meaning to check it out.
We've done three so far, all tied to our current novel. Now Ss are designing breakout for peers to solve Friday!
There's a simple machine breakout on the website! Lots of science topics!
A3: Wifi was spotty and that was a struggle, but I discovered our private network was much better and got our IPADS added.
Q3: SS have a hard time documenting observations/plans in notebooks. They SAY a lot, WRITE little. It's a long process & that's OK.
A3 Obstacle to Breakout: getting supplies. $$$ if you get it all at once. I put my kit together bit by bit via amazon
Q4: What were the benefits of your new learning for both you & your students?
A3 Still working on this I only see Ss every other wk so it makes it hard to continue projects.Spending summer getting it planned.
A4: Ss were no longer sitting waiting for people to come up to the board. Everyone was interacting with material.
A4- showed me how extraordinary Ss can be when given freedom to pursue their passions! Far exceeded my expectations!
A4 Benefits of Breakout: skill improvement (prob solv, teamwork, perseverance), high student engagement, strengthen relationships
A4 Our Breakouts tied to current novel, so Ss deepened understanding of story/characters, reread to find clues, debated theories
A4 Students engaged and excited about being there. Not wanting to leave when their teachers came for them. Always a plus.
A4-Mystery Skype provides an incredible problem-solving experience & teaches geography & is just a plain fun game!
I am going to start a next yr. Can't wait to see what they do with it.
That is on my to-do-list next yr. Didn't get to it this yr.
Q 6: What has been BEST new technology that you have explored this year? Why?
A5-Introduced my Ss to a week ago & Ss are OBSESSED w/it. They say it is like math pokemon! My 11&12 year old sons too
Sci Notebooks: Kids document findings, write ?s, make scientific sketches, create graphs. Not a worksheet https://t.co/rTEmNAvXbP
Can you elaborate on this?
Q 5: What has been BEST new technology that you have explored this year? Why?
A6: and by far. I have been working with 3 desktops and 3 ipads, but next year I have 1:1 chromebooks!
A6-My class this year was not motivated by technology, much more of a hands on let's play and discover class
I have used this too. Very handy.
A4: W/ sci & design notebooks, kids are beginning to dig deeper & be more precise. They USE their work. Helps me build next steps.
Sorry, guys! I messed up the numbering 5 & 6 are one and the same!
Q7: Who are educators that you feel have greatly influenced your growth as a teacher that you would recommend following? Why?
A5: Using Fab@School Maker Studio. Fun, creative, challenging, collaborative, connects to standards/curriculum
Grade 5. We read "The Blackthorn Key" by (shared reading). Highly recommend the book!
Yes, Google Classroom has been great. It's our first year. https://t.co/5QRpvm2Pbw
A6: and by far. I have been working with 3 desktops and 3 ipads, but next year I have 1:1 chromebooks!
A5 , apps. has been my way of having my Ss collaborating with others around the country.
LOVE Google Classroom! We use it all. the. time. https://t.co/jX0OeaFfuE
Yes, Google Classroom has been great. It's our first year. https://t.co/5QRpvm2Pbw
A6: and by far. I have been working with 3 desktops and 3 ipads, but next year I have 1:1 chromebooks!
A7: is my former principal and a great resource to follow.
A6 I have also used and Skitbots for animations.
No, but I will look into it! Thanks!
A7: Colleagues really beginning to embrace Twitter -
A7-Of course, , on Th nights - , , are ones that jump out at me!
haha! I felt the same way thus the 😃. Seriously, you have truly inspired me to be a better teacher- thank you!
A7 Wow that is hard to say because Twitter has helped me grow this yr in leaps & bounds. I would be afraid to list & leave any out.
Question 8: Discuss one idea presented today that you would like to try & add the "experts" to your PLN.
A8 I'm interested in add a maker space to my classroom. Trying to wrap my brain around time, curriculum, space, and supplies.
A8: I want to do book based Breakouts next year!
Each have notebook; most of time for Sci or STEM projects they work w others. All held accountable though. https://t.co/tW51ViOOpv
Did you have them doing independent experiments? or group?
A8- Would like to seriously try Makerspace & more heavily utilize -virtual field trips Who can help me?
A8- Would like to seriously try Makerspace & more heavily utilize -virtual field trips Who can help me?
Our STEM projects are independent choice - groups or individuals choose their tasks and with whom to work. https://t.co/tW51ViOOpv
Did you have them doing independent experiments? or group?
Yes! Twitter has been huge in exposing me to incredible educators desiring to share & help me grow! Incredible!
We converted weekly "computer lab time" to "STEM Special" with makerspace feel. See . https://t.co/nnFyA0eGNS
A8- Would like to seriously try Makerspace & more heavily utilize -virtual field trips Who can help me?
A8 I want to do and the virtual visits. Would love to connect with others.
Thank you everyone for sharing tonight! I know I have greatly benefited from all of your EXPERTISE! Hope you feel the same way!
Def want to try Breakout or at least read more about it.
Doooooooo it! (peer pressure at it's finest!)
A8: My aim next year is on authentic learning experiences. No "learn what I tell you to because you're supposed to" model.
