#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday May 5, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:00 PM EDT
For next hour my tweets will be dedicated to
#DitchBook
chat w/
@jmattmiller
Seems only right after removing all those expensive textbooks
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:00 PM EDT
Welcome, my minions, to
#DitchBook
! Please check in and share your favorite thing about Despicable Me!
https://t.co/QKkkGjforZ
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
For you,
@MsVenturino
, let me share this ...
@ImSoFluffyyyy
#DitchBook
https://t.co/sl0R73aTzQ
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
Mandi from MO. HS Math. Excited for
#DitchBook
tonight.
https://t.co/AnsKSXZEcl
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:01 PM EDT
@polonerd
Right! And who can resist minions and Despicable Me, right???
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
What's up
#DitchBook
! Ari Flewelling from
#RUSDLearns
Staff Dev. Speacilist
#confession
I still haven't watched Despicable Me!
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
👋👋 I've missed you guys!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/qxMIHIt2cr
StefaniePitzer
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Greetings
#DitchBook
I'm Stefanie from Peoria, IL & I teach 2nd grade.
https://t.co/5yajqxIawb
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Hello,
#ditchbook
! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist & 6th gr. LA - Davenport, IA. Fav. thing about minions is my son's reaction to them!
drmcclard
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Lance in MO. K-5 principal.
#DitchBook
rossvittore
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Ross Vittore, Director of Innovative Learning
@ccsd59
#DitchBook
ChrisTuckerEdu
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Chris Tucker, assistant principal at Western Boone.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
By the way, extra credit whenever you include pics/GIFs/quotes from the movie!
#DitchBook
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
Jumping in for a bit to my first
#ditchbook
chat. I have not seen Despicable me... and I have little ones at home.
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Sean from Orland Pk IL
#DitchBook
Favorite part of Despicable Me is knowing that others 'get' my sense of humor
https://t.co/bPpjIQzkS2
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
*GASP* Ari! For real? Well, I have three kids, so it's kind of a prerequisite ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/oQF7VG75js
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:02 PM EDT
What's up
#DitchBook
! Ari Flewelling from
#RUSDLearns
Staff Dev. Speacilist
#confession
I still haven't watched Despicable Me!
dominic_pirrone
May 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
Hello all. Dom SBTL/tech lead from Philly area. It has been a while. Excited to catch
#DitchBook
tonight
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:03 PM EDT
@drmcclard
Yep, every week.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Sean from Indiana FART GUN! hehehe
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zfB6cxBAq1
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
@ChrisTuckerEdu
Hey Chris! Good to see you ... again this week!
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Rodney W.History T from rainy Reno. I use my textbooks eveyday... Well to hold up my printer table at least!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
Hooray! Misty's here!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/d1TvgwXb0B
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Q1 is on its way ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zExKMFVeLh
KayeWilliams19
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Kaye librarian from NC
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Joy Kidd from Prosper, Texas.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
What was the fart gun supposed to be??? Remind me ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/M8XTTvB9Ix
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Sean from Indiana FART GUN! hehehe
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zfB6cxBAq1
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
😁
#ditchbook
tnalau
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
Hi everyone! Tina from MO here for my very first
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Ya, I'm a
#Disney
girl through & through but I know I need to get in on it, this is a big franchise in EdTech.
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
A dart gun.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Well done! A man after my own heart!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Vl3RgDB9Ia
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Rodney W.History T from rainy Reno. I use my textbooks eveyday... Well to hold up my printer table at least!
#DitchBook
pensivechatter
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Amie - 8th grade ELA from southern IL. Who doesn't love minions?!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Q1: Share what you find DESPICABLE or ENJOYABLE about the end of the school year.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/45gGyx0GXi
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@tnalau
Yay! more Missouri here!
#DitchBook
ccstechgirl
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Hi
#DitchBook
! Kate, K12 tech trainer from Indiana.
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area checking in!
#Ditchbook
https://t.co/v417VUJZw4
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Chantell, tech director from IN at the COSN clinic and checking in for a little bit
#ditchbook
https://t.co/mnMG1XzDTD
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
@dominic_pirrone
Hey Dominic! Good to see you. Thanks for checking in!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/m9z5U5co9I
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Dart Gun!!!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/qvRE8OHmUo
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:05 PM EDT
What was the fart gun supposed to be??? Remind me ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/M8XTTvB9Ix
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:04 PM EDT
Sean from Indiana FART GUN! hehehe
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zfB6cxBAq1
ParkersGeocats
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Good evening
#DitchBook
Stewart from Orlando, FL. High school social studies
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1- I enjoy seeing how far my kids have come and the goals they met! Despicable-- stuffing cumulative folders
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Love the ability to SLOW DOWN after state testing is over.
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Bonus points...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/vLtVWiKIAY
MrsTMercer
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
Tonya Mercer 2nd gr Indiana
#ditchbook
#decaturproud
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
Indeed. My wife isn't a huge classroom decorator and even did a minions classroom recently. It was sweet.
#DitchBook
ccstechgirl
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1: I always loved trying something new and a little 'out there' at the end of the year. It's a great time to take a risk!
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:07 PM EDT
A1 - Despicable - Amt of EOY work! Enjoyable - connections built with Ss begin to strengthen & diff. in attitude is noticed!
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: I love that testing is over and love more freedom for Ss to explore their passions. Less stress!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Tonights chat will determine the ultimate
#DitchBook
yellow champ!
https://t.co/LdsoFg8nlh
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Love to experiment with the EOY kids to see if a new idea works for next year.
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: I find it despicable that Ts shut down. Sends the message that learning doesn't continue. Only happens from Sept - Late April
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
Yay, Karly made it! Woot!
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
A1: By far the most "despicable" thing about the end of the year is that I won't get to interact with my Ss and do what I love!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
On location! Awesome!
#ditchBook
https://t.co/AULRGCcSPg
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:06 PM EDT
Chantell, tech director from IN at the COSN clinic and checking in for a little bit
#ditchbook
https://t.co/mnMG1XzDTD
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1: people seem to b in a rush & forget to appreciate each other and why we r at school in 1st place.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/yJy9h598Mc
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Krista -5G Teacher from SE Michigan
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1 That we finish state testing in April so the last month feels wasted and doesn't count towards anything
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Correct! Thank you!
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
a1 Despicable - not providing Ts with what they need Enjoyable - getting to see people being happy w/their learning Ts & Ss alike
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Hey Kate! Good to see you!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/dAFsO3ANs4
ChrisTuckerEdu
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
Enjoyable- seeing awards night and kids prepping for graduation. Disposable- state test.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/VZHWNtSY6c
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
@MrsTMercer
Hey Tonya! Plenty of Hoosiers in the house, reppin
#Ditchbook
!
leadlaughlearn
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1 Enjoyable and despicable: so much energy!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/aBlt4CSpzE
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1: Despicable... I get the kids right where I want them and then I send them to middle school
#DitchBook
MrsTMercer
May 5 @ 10:09 PM EDT
A1 field trips, field day, my Cinderella stories unit
#ditchbook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
How can you not want to spend more time testing? How will you know if Ss learned anything w/o those tests?
#DitchBook
#sarcasm
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
I can image it lending itself to a great theme, and yellow is such a happy color.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
You were dying to use that image in the chat, weren't you Sean??? :)
#DitchBook
https://t.co/YXJCvUKWLi
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
Tonights chat will determine the ultimate
#DitchBook
yellow champ!
https://t.co/LdsoFg8nlh
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Enjoyable I get to see my kids fly off to middle school and see the heights to which they soar!!!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
THIS is a great idea ... great momentum into the next year!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/M8wjaTji4Z
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Love to experiment with the EOY kids to see if a new idea works for next year.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 I LOVE Field Day activities! So much fun!!!
#Ditchbook
https://t.co/RCYu4sGKKe
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1 Dislike Students now wanting to act like this all the time!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Rejy2OO5xP
ChrisTuckerEdu
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Enjoyable- awards night and Ss prepping for graduation. Despicable- state tests.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/eMUMPBKShM
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Hi
#Ditchbook
crew, Rachel, K-5 instructional coach, ditching from in Montana.
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Yep took a pic of that off a suitcase I just saw this evening at Kohls! haha
#DitchBook
StefaniePitzer
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Breakthroughs that seemed impossible but became the most rewarding!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zrwbvMuhi8
pensivechatter
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Love all of the end of year rituals.
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
@polonerd
#sarcasm
#DitchBook
https://t.co/qCs3leucrD
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
It's About TIME
#DitchBook
https://t.co/hwpeIbnJPZ
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
Hi
#Ditchbook
crew, Rachel, K-5 instructional coach, ditching from in Montana.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Enjoyable: some extra down time = passion activities + extra stuff that doesn't usually fit in the regular school days.
#DitchBook
RemScience
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Missing
#DitchBook
to support Haven Women's Cntr and see a play called The Sirens.
@KarlyMoura
Padlet needed :)
https://t.co/OC9oUx7KFy
KayeWilliams19
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A moooovies
#DitchBook
theteachingjedi
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Kevin from Fresno, CA. A1: The idea that the end of state testing means the end of learning
#despicable
#DitchBook
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1: Enjoyable that's easy. GRADUATION!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Ei7GFAX4Wy
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
Those are the BEST, and some we don't see right up until the end!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/LfdkP600rJ
StefaniePitzer
May 5 @ 10:10 PM EDT
A1: Breakthroughs that seemed impossible but became the most rewarding!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/zrwbvMuhi8
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:11 PM EDT
A1b I find saying goodbye to the 5th graders despicable because it is so sad and I will miss them!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/JFaPO7Mw9Q
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1(b): end of yr time when Ts need ALOT of support & encouragement - running on empty. Falls by wayside smtimes.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Q2 is coming ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/0qqcCAjxRS
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@ChrisTuckerEdu
Eww ... Chris said "state tests!" Despicable indeed!
#DitchBook
tnalau
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 - Despicable is having to unlock all the state tests when the kids lock themselves out.Enjoyable ~
#CinodeMayo
celebration!
#DitchBook
MrAlbertSES
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
#DitchBook
a1 enjoyable outside more, dispicable: testing and end of year paperwork
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 I really can't stand the Ts and Ss who have been counting down since before Spring Break.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Yep doing this right now
#DitchBook
https://t.co/FjlykgwWW0
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:08 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Love to experiment with the EOY kids to see if a new idea works for next year.
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@StefaniePitzer
#SBL
has been very rewarding this year, seeing Ss not give up and finally reach the goal in the end
#DitchBook
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Brent: 7G T from Katy, TX tuning in late.
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
LOVE them too. It's sad to see them go =(
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Oops ... forgot to check in. Matt here ...
#DitchBook
author/blogger/speaker/etc. Still love watching minions!
https://t.co/XKT0BxzLps
larkscience
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 Ss acting like they've never heard my expectations...8 months in...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/XeK674JIK4
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Q2: What are your/students' favorite ways to review what you've learned throughout the year?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/bzi9XtBDN5
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A1 Despicable - That Ss are often assessed to death. Enjoyable - more projects, visits to the garden, school-wide activities.
#Ditchbook
dominic_pirrone
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A1 countdowns to the end are despicable. Understanding to respect and learn from every moment is joy. Stop wishing your life away
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
I know! I banned countdowns to the end of the year on my whiteboard!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/HExJe1clii
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 I really can't stand the Ts and Ss who have been counting down since before Spring Break.
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@larkscience
What do you mean HS Ss don't line up at the door? Since when?
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@larkscience
I feel the same way when Ts act the age of the students they teach during professional learning.
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
Hey Angie, elem. media specialist from NC checking in.
#Ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
WAIT?!?!?! Matt is here?!?!?!?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/YNlIEJhlMX
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
@ccstechgirl
I love that, too. It's always a great time to try out new things for next year!
#Ditchbook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:13 PM EDT
A1: Enjoyable is hearing Ss achievements. Love that it's our 3rd consecutive Gates Foundation Scholarship winner
@Marian_Catholic
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
I'll bet YOUR end of the year is a lot of putting out fires and patting backs.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
I know, SERIOUSLY! Single parenting it tonight. Kids not cooperating w my
#Ditchbook
priorities!
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
wise choice! I should do the same!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
THIS! Well played, Erin! :)
#DitchBook
https://t.co/8DdKBFwCkV
larkscience
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
A1 Ss acting like they've never heard my expectations...8 months in...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/XeK674JIK4
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A1: Enjoyable, focusing on the time I have left to impact my Ss. Despicable, Ts who put ALL of their focus on # of days left.
#DitchBook
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2 They love finding and annotating pictures with as many science ideas as possible.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
Yay! Hi gang!
#Ditchbook
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2- I love to revisit goals we set early in the year and show how much they have grown. Also look at how many books we have read
#ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:14 PM EDT
A2: All of my assessments are formative until semester so my Ss practice all the time.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Ui04r2Dsh3
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Ss write letters to next year Ss and recount events, emotions, and realities!
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
@ccstechgirl
Awesome to see positive push at end of the year. Ss love when Ts try new things - brings excitement
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@BClarksonTX
We will take you any time, Brent! Good to see you!
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2 Ss have loved to play
@ProdigyGame
this year, so next week...class wide double elimination prodigy tournament!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
yes...emotional exhaustion creates much stress. Do my best to help.
#DitchBook
larkscience
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
Yasssss!!!! Ts are just as challenging!
#Ditchbook
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@ProdigyGame
Awesome! My kids love prodigy too! They want to play it any second they get!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
Standards-based learning is certainly something that must take perseverance when starting it new ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/AFPMQfjGEz
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:12 PM EDT
@StefaniePitzer
#SBL
has been very rewarding this year, seeing Ss not give up and finally reach the goal in the end
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@zonie71
We have Ss make posters that we share the first day of school the following year with advice.
#DitchBook
ccstechgirl
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Pretty sure that by this time next year, the answer in our district will be
#breakoutedu
! It's taking off like wildfire!!
#DitchBook
ParkersGeocats
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
@cheffernan75
so true! I hate it because it make it seem like nothing done is important anymore!
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A1 End of year reports are not fun.
#ditchbook
.
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@RemScience
@KarlyMoura
What a great reason to miss
#Ditchbook
! Enjoy!
#Ditchbook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@RemScience
@KarlyMoura
What a great reason to miss
#Ditchbook
! Enjoy!
#Ditchbook
MrAlbertSES
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
#ditchbook
a2trying this hoping for slime! Fv read sloud, fv nonhuman character etc
https://t.co/BHnHUPEORr
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 Application of it all! In geography applying the Q of how would McD or MTV survive in another country.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
AWESOME! Perfect time when Ss are in the mood to reflect and help others.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/NmzTTWATWZ
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:15 PM EDT
A2: Ss write letters to next year Ss and recount events, emotions, and realities!
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
@CahillCara
Need to put them in a 'buried' treasure chest and have a ceremony for opening that.
#DitchBook
Love
#tlap
KayeWilliams19
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 trashketball...they look over it
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2: ❤️ to create
@playposit
#ditchbook
interactive video reviews!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2: ❤️ to create
@playposit
#ditchbook
interactive video reviews!
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 I am going to share my blog with them to review what we have accomplished and find out what they want to do next yr.
#Ditchbook
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: my Ss love to design and play board games for review!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/bu0VivArQO
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
Q3 is up next ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/aMnAeYzsJq
shirky17
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@larkscience
or the 7 times i said it that day.
#DitchBook
jdeek
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
#DitchBook
A1 - Think about sports. Kids can equate to a game-winning score in the final seconds. Think the same about the end of school.
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
GREAT engaging, thought-provoking, applicable question!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/tjob3bBquo
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:16 PM EDT
A2 Application of it all! In geography applying the Q of how would McD or MTV survive in another country.
#DitchBook
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@ParkersGeocats
isn't that the truth! Once the countdown starts brains shut off!
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2:My Ss fav ways to end school yrs is 2 dev. survival guides for next year's Ss. But, mostly like this..
#DitchBook
https://t.co/ALNGOD1z0l
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
a2 I like watching screencasts explaining work in portfolios
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
A2: My Twitter PLNs make a huge impact daily.
#MOedchat
#DitchBook
#sblchat
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@CahillCara
@ProdigyGame
I started it in my school, word spread, now every kid is itching to play it.
#DitchBook
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:17 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Thx! Good to be here for a few!
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@RemScience
@KarlyMoura
What an awesome cause! Enjoy, Rebekah ... we'll catch you on the next one.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
Q3: What's your best encouragement/advice for making the most of the end of the year?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/o1JTu6bz2j
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2 Jeopardy games, letters to next year's Ss, letters to other Ts thanking them for great lrng.
#Ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
Yay! I have one planned for the last few days.
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@CahillCara
@SEANJFAHEY
@ProdigyGame
The 3rd and 4th graders at my school LOVE it.
#ditchbook
. My son plays for hours at home.
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2: Saw 8th gr having FUN today reviewing Am hist by playing Swat game at dry erase board..low tech..still awesome.
#ditchbook
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
it's so much more rewarding than the artificial ABC book or poster that others do.
#DitchBook
tnalau
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2:
@GetKahoot
is a great way to review! Even old school
#Jeopardy
PowerPoint. My undergrads loved it!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/gIK6vufxhg
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@ccstechgirl
That is so great! Hoping I can say that in a year or so!
#Ditchbook
theteachingjedi
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A2: We end the year with The Outsiders: fun, engaging, & relevant. No reviewing here!
#staygold
#DitchBook
AJBianco
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
A3: May is tough... It's up to us though to keep pushing along and continue to make a difference w/ each sts and end strong!
#Ditchbook
MsDrasby
May 5 @ 10:18 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@jmattmiller
No he is over there 👉
#DitchBook
MrAlbertSES
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
#DitchBook
a3 keep teaching and learning, make the most out of every minute, if you have this attitude they will.
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2 End the school year w/ Epic Review Olympics (free templates!)
https://t.co/67OFgscQSM
via
@jmattmiller
#DITCHbook
https://t.co/Z72GIw4Hmb
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2: I love end of semester cumulative projects like these:
https://t.co/M43Z2RoCrt
#DitchBook
drmcclard
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 sharing success of Ss(especially shared) with others.
#DitchBook
dominic_pirrone
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2 Cleaning up your drive can really show the ongoing progress. The kids like going through and reliving the year.
#DitchBook
pensivechatter
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@theteachingjedi
Yes! I have the same strategy with The Diary of Anne Frank. Keeps all kids engaged.
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
a3 Plan. Breath. Reflect. Collaborate. Share. Learn. Don't Stop based on a calendar day.
#DitchBook
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 for me, I think about the kids I'll miss in a few weeks (which is most of them) & savor my moments with them!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@AMitchell828
I love this idea! Great way to get authentic feedback from Ss.
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
@cheffernan75
Right!
#DitchBook
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2: We review by reading various passages from textbooks. Wait.......
#DitchBook
https://t.co/7oRPDAUVYG
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
@MsDrasby
@jmattmiller
Ahhh there he is!
#DITCHBook
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: Know that summer is coming and soon Ss and Ts will look like these guys.....
#DitchBook
https://t.co/uAhlRXtpim
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
Tish Richmond jumping in late! Culinary teacher, Medford OR
#DitchBook
pensivechatter
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: Don't act like it's over until the walk out the door on the last day. You stop. They stop.
#DitchBook
Scott_Gregory12
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: Have visual goals-on your notebook, on your walls, in the hallways.
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: Learning doesn't stop after testing. In my room I feeling like learning resumes after testing.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/WrNDy3mURr
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
a3 I used to do a Teacher Report Card at the end of the year so my Ss could rate my performance & the class.
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: FOCUS on ur accomplishments NOT what u didn't get done. U will never finish ur list as a T. OWN what u did right. Relish it.
#ditchbook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3 Learning never ends get them excited by letting them create, explore, and make. It could be digital or paper pencil
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
This week I'm challenging my Ss to complete a Passion Project
#DitchBook
Inspired by what
@PaulSolarz
has shared
https://t.co/siZW3nuW0k
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2 b) Would be fun for Ss to make iMovie trailers to highlight fave parts of school year.
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2 Fun way to review: Epic Olympics Review!
https://t.co/b8lzJyUwU5
#DitchBook
https://t.co/yHOCPtDczp
nerwin_hms
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Nate from GA jumping in late
#DitchBook
MsDrasby
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2
#DitchBook
Busy creating "Who wants to be a millionaire" Google slide review game for teacher to embed in her website
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Ha. Ha. Ha. Not funny Brent. ;)
#DitchBook
https://t.co/UiSC23gpU2
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A2: We review by reading various passages from textbooks. Wait.......
#DitchBook
https://t.co/7oRPDAUVYG
MrsTMercer
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2 Kahoot if IPad cart gets out of testing prison. I'm having students screencast to train next years students on our tech fun
#ditchbook
Scott_Gregory12
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
An excellent way to look at content delivery! Then you can fine tune for next year.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/RJvsDqxqC5
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
a3 I used to do a Teacher Report Card at the end of the year so my Ss could rate my performance & the class.
#DitchBook
tnalau
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3
#motivation
is the key!
#studentengagement
&
#gamification
encourages students to stay on task!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/l8U0pLTTu7
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
Exactly. If Ts are looking for motivation, this will definitely do it!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/rm01wq0AcU
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
A3 for me, I think about the kids I'll miss in a few weeks (which is most of them) & savor my moments with them!
#DitchBook
larkscience
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3 it's your last chance to show Ss you care; wear your heart on your sleeve
#DitchBook
https://t.co/1hapvWvJie
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: Kahoot is awesome, but tried
#Quizlet
live today and Ss loved it! Great collaboration!
#DitchBook
#XPLAP
https://t.co/OLU4nllrbF
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@peacockbruin
I don't. I lost it when I moved districts but
@Jstevens009
&
@MrVaudrey
do.
#DitchBook
PaulSolarz
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
That's so awesome Sean! Good luck to you guys!!! :)
#DitchBook
#GeniusHour
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
BOOM! Ari nailed it!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/CPTMT0eb41
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:19 PM EDT
a3 Plan. Breath. Reflect. Collaborate. Share. Learn. Don't Stop based on a calendar day.
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@rachelmarker
I am looking forward to hearing & growing from their responses.
#ditchbook
. I'm going to either use a Google Survey or padlet
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3: Leave the best for last! Best unit, best learning opportunities & you'll avoid Ss saying this...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/Bnb7fdtLjE
theteachingjedi
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@pensivechatter
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@Scott_Gregory12
indeed, their feedback was always better then the admin's
#DitchBook
ahager22
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3: Think about what you would want as a learner and try to incorporate that into your classroom!
#DitchBook
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@tishrich
@quizlet
Live is awesome! Saw it in a French class at my school and Ss went crazy!!
#DitchBook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3 Try something new and different! This is the perfect time =)
#ditchbook
https://t.co/v4Ohgu5tvK
BClarksonTX
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3: I like to focus on the fact that I teach so I can positively impact Ss. The time left must be used wisely to do this well.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
Holy cow ... Karly, you beat me to the draw again! You are too good.
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:22 PM EDT
A3 Make a point of connecting w Ss. This often means RE-connecting post SBAC testing. Be human again together + offer them choice!
#Ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
Ha ha ha I DO know my
#ditchbook
blog posts!!!!
#SuperFan
or...
#SuperDitchbookNerd
????
SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@PaulSolarz
Thanks! So far I'm very impressed by Ss essential questions!
#DitchBook
#geniushour
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
I LOVE the collaborative nature of
@quizlet
Live!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/OpcATY86CX
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: Kahoot is awesome, but tried
#Quizlet
live today and Ss loved it! Great collaboration!
#DitchBook
#XPLAP
https://t.co/OLU4nllrbF
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3: Remember to have fun and enjoy the Ss. Don't let the craziness zap your joy!
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
@AMitchell828
Plz keep us posted on how you do this. SUCH important reflection--for both Ss and you. :)
#Ditchbook
MrsTMercer
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
A3 go outside, try new things, ask kids what they liked best and least about being in your class. Adjust for next year.
#ditchbook
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@quizlet
A little easier than the group option in Kahoot, I think.
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@drmcclard
I did I started it as a student teacher & I learned so much. It's how I decided to teach speeches & not all of JuliusC
#DitchBook
dominic_pirrone
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3 It's all about the kids. Everything else is 2ndary. Be proud of child growth & the impact you made
#DitchBook
https://t.co/6fHE4oqM26
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Sage advice from Misty ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/miPUVqzCOT
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: FOCUS on ur accomplishments NOT what u didn't get done. U will never finish ur list as a T. OWN what u did right. Relish it.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Q4 is almost here ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/lKDU5lVmP9
Snehalstocks
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Hopping in real quick...what I miss?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/R4ZovnBrEq
cheffernan75
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
totally agree! Some of the best ideas are tested this time of year!
#DitchBook
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@peacockbruin
@Jstevens009
@MrVaudrey
I know one of these two gentleman will help you out.
#DitchBook
nerwin_hms
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A3: had an awesome, honest conversations w/Ss about what they liked/didn't about this year. What worked for them & what didn't
#DitchBook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@MrsTMercer
We collected data on the distance paper airplanes flew today to work on statistics.
#SOMUCHFUN
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
Love this. It is also a great time to test out new ideas and have them excited to come back next yr.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/0A1YA48TZq
larkscience
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A3 it's your last chance to show Ss you care; wear your heart on your sleeve
#DitchBook
https://t.co/1hapvWvJie
MrAlbertSES
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
#ditchbook
you know its good if their is shouting and noise!
https://t.co/KVVyeezk4x
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:23 PM EDT
I LOVE the collaborative nature of
@quizlet
Live!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/OpcATY86CX
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:21 PM EDT
A2: Kahoot is awesome, but tried
#Quizlet
live today and Ss loved it! Great collaboration!
#DitchBook
#XPLAP
https://t.co/OLU4nllrbF
amikridigi
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
A2Top 5 fav videos, gallery walk of best work, organize favs under certain # & share
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@tishrich
Glad to have you ma'am! Did you bring cookies or scones or something delicious? ;)
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@quizlet
Wait until you start playing with Google Slides Q & A! Just released yesterday
https://t.co/Ab0DZMuv0e
#DitchBook
Jaytianmar
May 5 @ 10:24 PM EDT
MORE FOLLOWERS
https://t.co/L7sLLZ0NF9
#WoV16
#AmericansAlwaysBeLike
Hispanics
#DitchBook
#MaryMary
#lukehour
#GetWellTori
#reiigiongala
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@EdTechAri
I did this, too. Always illuminating!
#Ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Q4: Are there any digital tools, websites, apps, etc. that you lean on at the end of the school year?
#DitchBook
https://t.co/4rPmdZlyzN
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@MsDrasby
LOL ... you guys are too much :)
#DitchBook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
GREAT advice for all of us!
#Ditchbook
https://t.co/G0txfHP9b4
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:20 PM EDT
A3: FOCUS on ur accomplishments NOT what u didn't get done. U will never finish ur list as a T. OWN what u did right. Relish it.
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3.b The end of the year is GREAT time to try a new
#HyperDoc
!!! Create your own & share w/
@TsGiveTs
!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/CBgUBsYDvi
zonie71
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A3: Ss love to help. Embrace help! Create a list to make sure you know where your 1st day/week stuff is.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/n44BgbNZi4
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
A4- I have kids making stop motion videos! They are loving it and so engaged!
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
@jmattmiller
UMMMM aren't we competing for the yellowest???????
#Ditchbook
KarinHogen
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A3: Keep being awesome! We're rocking it out hard it my classes!
#DITCHbook
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@SEANJFAHEY
Nice! Would love to see how u framed it for them.
@PaulSolarz
is one of my go-tos when I work w Ts on
#geniushour
.
#Ditchbook
CahillCara
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
@TsGiveTs
I am working on my first hyperdoc right now-Bridge Challenge Engineering Challenge! I will share when done!
#DitchBook
tishrich
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
How about a Snickerdoodle cupcake from this week's cupcake wars? ;-)
#ditchbook
https://t.co/rnWfYGrGEm
mrrogers311
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@Snehalstocks
A years worth of school PD wrapped up in 26 minutes of
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@Snehalstocks
A whole lotta this ...
#DitchBook
https://t.co/xlZue6IIJf
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
@nerwin_hms
Hey Nate, glad you could join us!
#Ditchbook
JoyousScience
May 5 @ 10:26 PM EDT
A4 Mine love making stop-motion, too, and will work on them as long as I'll let them.
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@MistyMitchellm
I found it works WAY better with AirPlay than w/ plugging in VGA cable to laptop. When does that happen?
#DitchBook
MrAlbertSES
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#DitchBook
a4 love the collaboration of
@padlet
but am really having fun with
@DoInkTweets
greenscreen app
EdTechAri
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
a4 Forms, and autocrat, need a lot of personalized automation!
#DitchBook
& Google Takeout for graduating seniors
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@MrsTMercer
Nice! I bet they love that. Way to empower them to teach their peers!
#Ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4: I was able to do a CYOA in Geometry before they collected Chromebooks.
#DitchBook
https://t.co/cDMGLn9CJ6
ecmatheny
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
#ditchbook
Librarian from WV. using moviemaker to make book trailers. Need something else fun for end of year.
KarinHogen
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4:
@DocentEDU
is my go to like always.
#DITCHbook
https://t.co/stEfV4amAm
lars3eb
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
@jmattmiller
@cheffernan75
Although I do have countdowns to major activities, I.e., end of year program, field trips, etc.
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
May 5 @ 10:27 PM EDT
A4:
@playposit
@Socrative
GAFE
@Movenote
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4 Ahhhh how about
#HyperDocs
!
#ditchbook
https://t.co/VRnmn7Ry5b
https://t.co/ehPdVFwiY0
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Today's
#DitchBook
post is fitting for this chat: End of Year THRIVE-al (Not Survival) Guide
https://t.co/hbGDpajfPP
https://t.co/8d2w6zZdsf
Scott_Gregory12
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: Huge fan of paddle and trello.
#ditchbook
KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@CahillCara
@TsGiveTs
Can't wait to see it!!!
#Ditchbook
TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@JoyousScience
Yep! We were still working on it the day the collected it. I kept stalling :-)
#DitchBook
polonerd
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@CahillCara
@KarlyMoura
@TsGiveTs
I just started a blog post tonight about creating challenges for Ts instead of sit & get PD.
#DitchBook
lars3eb
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
And I'm Derek, 5th grade teacher from
@washk12
chiming in for a minute or two.
#DitchBook
KarinHogen
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4 cont: also keeping up my
#makerspace
#DITCHbook
https://t.co/HSueVkrJeg
emosier3
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4: I find myself using a lot of Google Tools (i.e. Classroom) at the end of the year. Makes projects more organized.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@lars3eb
@cheffernan75
I am all about those kinds of countdowns! To the awesome part of learning, not to last day!
#DitchBook
AMitchell828
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4 I introduced my Makerspace to Ss and they R loving it. We need to finish our Stop animation movies.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/Io9ZRPyFU9
rachelmarker
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
@MrsTMercer
Agreed, such a great time to try new things. Helps w S engagement and lets us test new things for next year!
#Ditchbook
amikridigi
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
A4Excited to try new Google Slides update. Otherwise I go to students' favorites.
#ditchbook
https://t.co/dou33sNppf
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Q4: Are there any digital tools, websites, apps, etc. that you lean on at the end of the school year?
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MsDrasby
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4
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I use Google Slides quite a bit! Anything from simple manipulative to creating interactive games!
theteachingjedi
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A3: It can be too easy to forget why we do what we do when the Ss are going nuts. Keep your joy & your sanity, and just breathe.
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jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@KarinHogen
@DocentEDU
Of course! :)
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nerwin_hms
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: been heavy on
@GetKahoot
and
@quizizz
this year. Going to experiment with
@PearDeck
the last few weeks of school
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SEANJFAHEY
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
Don't Look at the picture! Reminds me of that stupid game Ss always play
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https://t.co/C9z4rGIWn7
jmattmiller
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:28 PM EDT
Today's
#DitchBook
post is fitting for this chat: End of Year THRIVE-al (Not Survival) Guide
https://t.co/hbGDpajfPP
https://t.co/8d2w6zZdsf
StefaniePitzer
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
YES! Heard about these a few chats back & they are seriously my favorite things.
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KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@polonerd
@CahillCara
@TsGiveTs
Awesome!
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tishrich
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: iMovie, paper53, snapguide, flipogram, thing link...are some favs.
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TTmomTT
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@KarlyMoura
This
@padlet
make me so happy. I hope to add some more HS math to it!
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Snehalstocks
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4-One of the best things is a digital reflection/journal. Pluses + and Deltas (changes) for this yr & next using Google Docs.
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KarlyMoura
- Moderator
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
@TTmomTT
@padlet
You ROCK the Math
#HyperDocs
Mandi!
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zonie71
May 5 @ 10:29 PM EDT
A4: This year, it's
#hyperdocs
!!
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https://t.co/l70mOKF3qr