#mtedchat Archive

#MTedchat strengthens Montana's network of innovative and connected educators.

Tuesday March 29, 2016
10:00 PM EDT

TriSciCurious - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT

This is a collaborative chat for #idedchat #ndedchat #sdedchat #wyoedchat #nvedchat #utedchat & #mtedchat Please join #westedchat
KamRenae Mar 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hello #WestEdChat #MTedchat Kam joining from Hardin, Montana where I teach middle school reading intervention
kellyhaydenmt Mar 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello All - Kelly from Bozeman. I teach 5th grade. Excited to learn! #MTedchat
mtkristigaines Mar 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi All! Kristi Gaines, 2nd grade T, Bozeman MT, #MTedchat #WestEdChat
StantonShelly Mar 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello #mtedchat, Shelly Stanton here from Billings but currently in Havre at Big Sky Tech Fest.
ErikCarlson70 Mar 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Erik Carlson ESSDACK long time no tweet guys #MTedchat
mrsbuschmt Mar 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Kim Busch 5/6 combo Billings #mtedchat
lfoltos Mar 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT

les Seattle, Peer Coaching. #MTedchat
AnnBruckerTIS Mar 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi friends! Ann from Billings, tweeting from Havre! #MTedchat
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hello everyone. Jenny, Chem teacher, Montana #MTedchat #westedchat
JimSarto Mar 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#MTedchat Jim from New Jersey. 37 yeas as an. Administrator
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Relating the material to their daily lives...science becomes more exciting when it could actually apply to you. #MTedchat #westedchat
watsonmontana Mar 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hi #westedchat and #MTedchat Rob from Bozeman. Sorry I can't participate in what looks like a great topic, but I will follow along!
NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Hi #MTedchat & #westedchat Nikki, K-1, Bozeman, MT..a little late
kellyhaydenmt Mar 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Kelly from Bozeman. 5th Grade. #MTedchat #westedchat
mrsbuschmt Mar 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: hand-on, mind-on, activate participation. #mtedchat
kellyhaydenmt Mar 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: Real world, challenging, hands-on, fun, meaningful, social aspect. #MTedchat #westedchat
NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1 making learning experiences fun #westedchat #MTedchat
NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 Sharing circle every morning, 1:1 conferencing in reading & writing #westedchat #MTedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Hello everyone. Sara from Iowa. Want to hear ideas from other to get kids motivated and excited for school. #MTedchat
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Survey about Ss that is used as a game. Attending games, plays, etc. also builds that relationship & trust w/ Ss. #westedchat #MTedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT

The more real learning can be and connected to their interests the better. Student centered rather than teacher centered. #MTedchat
joekusak Mar 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Hello #MTedchat joe from Bozeman. Giving every student the opportunity to play one song they enjoy and tell why is a engaging starter.
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2: Determine their hobbies and interests. Can connect learning material to this info later in the year. #MTedchat #westedchat
NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 We are writing reviews in writer’s workshop. Ss LOVE it. I think it is the opportunity to express opinions #MTedchat #westedchat
hirsch_tara Mar 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Hello fellow Ts! Tara Hirsch, 3/4, Bozeman MT. #MTedchat #WestEdChat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@wadewhitehead It shows students you care about them and they have a valuable role within your classroom.So important! #MTedchat #westedchat
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: Chemistry of Cake lab - Cupcakes w/ different ingredients = different observations/chem rxns & Ss love cake #westedchat #MTedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT

@JBiersdorf The chemical reactions that take place in food! Love it! So many other learning opportunities! #MTedchat #westedchat
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
@TriSciCurious have you seen the new 3D printer for smartphones? https://t.co/c5KdfUKFdU #westedchat #MTedchat https://t.co/we3itPCDd2
- TriSciCurious - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
  
  A3: Lately, it has been anything to do with the 3D printer. They love being able to hold their designs! #westedchat https://t.co/H533b3xJad
JBiersdorf Mar 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
So True! #westedchat #MTedchat https://t.co/Cn5nNIpLX8
- mrkevinparr Mar 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
  
  @GochnourBethany When kids take it home you have won. #westedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT

A4: January and February when it is not nice out. Kids don't seem to have a lot of energy either. Change thigns up! #MTedchat #westedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A4:Jan and Feb when it just isn't nice out and the kids seem sad and tired. Need to spice up the teaching! #MTedchat #westedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@hirsch_tara They are connecting material together and making it meaningful! #criticalthinking #MTedchat #westedchat
NVradenburg - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5 Tell stories about when I was young and in school, about my family, my pets K-1s love pets :) #westedchat #MTedchat
SaraBurmakow Mar 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT

A5:Admit when you don't know something or make a mistake. Don't sugar coat it and just be real with them. Character #MTedchat #westedchat
Newsela Mar 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT

#mtedchat: MT students are on deck to vote through 4/8! Get started: https://t.co/WfYmZKvk84 #StudentsVote2016 https://t.co/LtDBEkCveZ
TriSciCurious - Moderator Mar 29 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Thanks for participating!! Lets continue to collaborate! #mtedchat #idedchat #ndedchat #sdedchat #wyoedchat #utedchat #nvedchat #westedchat