#ctedu Archive
#ctedu is a great way for Connecticut educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Tuesday January 24, 2017
8:00 PM EST
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#CTedu
! We’ll be discussing
#STEAM
&
#STEM
. Tell us who you are, where you are from & what level you teach!
participatechat
Jan 24 @ 8:00 PM EST
Participate in the upcoming
#ctedu
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/A6MgLdPRbR
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:01 PM EST
Good evening and happy snow day
#ctedu
! I'm Keri, Lead Teacher at a K-4 school in Newtown.
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:01 PM EST
Hi Keri! Welcome!
@KeriSnowden
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:02 PM EST
Don’t forget to use
#CTedu
in each Tweet, your voice matters! :)
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
Q1 coming up in a minute!
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
Christie Norwalk, CT Tech Coach, teacher ELA and SS, looking forward to this chat!
#ctedu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
Maybe everyone is shoveling
@atragg
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:05 PM EST
Hey there, Christie!
@robinsonchris7
#ctedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1: In just a few words, what is your understanding of
#STEM
to
#STEAM
?
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
Is it snowing? We got ice.
@KeriSnowden
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
RuthKidwell
Jan 24 @ 8:06 PM EST
Ruth, Eng chair in Canton checking in
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
Hi Ruth! Thanks for dropping in!
@RuthKidwell
#CTedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
#STEAM
includes the arts.
#STEM
is all about math and science
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: STEM to
#STEAM
is a
@RISD
-led initiative to add Art & Design to STEM! Perfect for visual art & learners
https://t.co/QDp562ifaN
#CTedu
In reply to @risd
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
I shoveled a whole bunch of sleet today.
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: STEM is math and science and STEAM also includes the arts.
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:08 PM EST
A1: Here is a link to
@RISD
#STEMtoSTEAM
site
https://t.co/RZRKAcLbnG
#CTedu
In reply to @risd
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:08 PM EST
This works for so many more students!
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:07 PM EST
A1: STEM to
#STEAM
is a
@RISD
-led initiative to add Art & Design to STEM! Perfect for visual art & learners
https://t.co/QDp562ifaN
#CTedu
In reply to @risd
EduGladiators
Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
👩🏻💻 Don't miss our last chat of Rethinking Discipline series: PBIS SATURDAY!
#EduGladiators
#ReflectiveTeacher
#ctedu
#divergED
#edchatma
mrsbaker007
Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
#CTedu
jenbaker, math/sci
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:09 PM EST
welcome to the chat!
#ctedu
In reply to @mrsbaker007
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
Q2: What does
#STEAM
look like in your classroom/school? Let’s share ideas!
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
Hi Jennifer!
#CTedu
@mrsbaker007
In reply to @mrsbaker007
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:11 PM EST
This really helps with deep learning too
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg, @risd
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:12 PM EST
A2: In my elem art room,
#STEAM
looks like Ss experimenting w materials/tools. My Ss love paper, paper crimpers, oaktag to build
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
A2: The arts is in my favor; I love having the Ss design visual presentations of concepts in the classroom
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
Hello everyone, Sean Hutchinson 4th grade teacher from Stamford.
#ctedu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
Finding the time to teach STEAM is so difficult. Reading, writing, and math take so much of the elementary day
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
.
@Mr_Hutchinson_
Hi Sean!
#CTedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:13 PM EST
Howdy! Hope your well
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:14 PM EST
.
@KeriSnowden
Yes, true. That is why I'm sneaking it into the art room :)
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
Q3: What are some easy/inexpensive ways to add
#STEAM
resources to your classroom/school?
#CTedu
mrsbaker007
Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
Visual mathethics, patterns, 3D designs
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
Hi Amy! I am glad that I made it!
#ctedu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
Great idea!
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:14 PM EST
.
@KeriSnowden
Yes, true. That is why I'm sneaking it into the art room :)
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
jgmac1106
Jan 24 @ 8:15 PM EST
Hello all.
#ctedu
So the topic is STEAM
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3: I took pages out of our library discards last yr! Lots of old nature books
#CTedu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
A3: would a maker space fit this? Our LMC has plans to launch one this year.
#ctedu
RuthKidwell
Jan 24 @ 8:16 PM EST
Q2 In an Eng class, arts are woven in naturally, as is use of tech. I've seen Eng/science overlap ideas out there; would live to try
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
Good to see you this evening. Yes, the the topic is STEAM
#ctedu
In reply to @jgmac1106
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
Jumping in late. Just walked in. What's going on
#ctedu
???
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
Here's a blog I wrote about
#STEAM
in the art room
https://t.co/XzQ42nMLGZ
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:17 PM EST
A3: I shop on FB for used materials from online tag sales
#ctedu
kynex, legos, and then I use good old fashion paper for paper folding
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
A3:
@RISD
has a Nature Lab on campus!
https://t.co/BbPa88tzOc
#CTedu
In reply to @risd
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
STEM to STEAM
#ctedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
Very resourceful!
#CTedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
@robinsonchris7
What Q are we on?
#ctedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:18 PM EST
Sure! I think a lot of schools put
#STEAM
resources in the LMS
#CTedu
@KeriSnowden
In reply to @KeriSnowden
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
No worries. We are glad you made it. You presence adds to the learning
#ctedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
Q3: What are some easy/inexpensive ways to add
#STEAM
resources to your classroom/school?
#CTedu
@TheConnectedEdu
@robinsonchris7
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @robinsonchris7
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
Q3
#ctedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
Q4: Let’s forget about school budgets! List some
#STEAM
resources that are on your classroom dream wish list.
#CTedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
Aw...How nice of you to say that! Better late than never!
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
.
@KeriSnowden
Thanks! The students love it
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:20 PM EST
so true! I love the commitment
#ctedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_, @TheConnectedEdu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
A4: I had these on my wish list, wrote a grant which was just granted! Woot!
#CTedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
A4:
@atragg
A 3D printer!!!! Art supplies
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
@geekyteach
Care to talk about your $1 store STEAM????
#ctedu
In reply to @geekyteach
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:19 PM EST
Q3: What are some easy/inexpensive ways to add
#STEAM
resources to your classroom/school?
#CTedu
@TheConnectedEdu
@robinsonchris7
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @robinsonchris7
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
Here is one more blog post that involves
#STEAM
in art
https://t.co/gv8KOju2T7
#CTedu
mrsbaker007
Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
Instructbles binder and kiwicart x10!
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
yes you could totally get some great items at the $1
#ctedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @geekyteach
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:22 PM EST
Yes!
@robinsonchris7
@risd
#CTedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @risd
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
A4: 3D printer!
#ctedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
STEAM is not my thing but
@geekyteach
@EdTechMaker
@bookgirl614
@mrnavas
are my "go to" PLN peeps.
#ctedu
In reply to @geekyteach, @EdTechMaker, @bookgirl614, @mrnavas
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
These guys are "must follows" for STEM/STEAM/MAKER movement!
#ctedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
STEAM is not my thing but
@geekyteach
@EdTechMaker
@bookgirl614
@mrnavas
are my "go to" PLN peeps.
#ctedu
In reply to @geekyteach, @EdTechMaker, @bookgirl614, @mrnavas
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:23 PM EST
$1 store STEAM? I want to hear about this!
@TheConnectedEdu
@geekyteach
#CTedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @geekyteach
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q5: How is
#STEAM
thinking beneficial for all students?
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
Ooh, yes!
@Mr_Hutchinson_
#CTedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
Any resource recommendations for getting started with a maker space?
#CTedu
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
A4: I was thinking the same thing!! I want IPADs, touch screen tables, and more smart TVs
#ctedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:21 PM EST
A4:
@atragg
A 3D printer!!!! Art supplies
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
A5:
#STEAM
thinking in the art room is beneficial 4 Ss bc it's a springboard 4 curiosity, inquiry, questioning & critical thinking.
#CTedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
@mrnavas
@bookgirl614
@geekyteach
@EdTechMaker
Help a girl out!!!
#ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden, @mrnavas, @bookgirl614, @geekyteach, @EdTechMaker
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
Our media specialist wrote a grant to get the maker space started
@KeriSnowden
#CTedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
cardboard, kynex, legos
#ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
A5:
#STEAM
thinking is all about exercising your creativity, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
#CTedu
olivnelson
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
Ex-BOE member joins the school name campaign, says it's time to name a school after a Latino leader.
#Stamford
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
Me too!
#CTedu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu, @KeriSnowden, @mrnavas, @bookgirl614, @geekyteach, @EdTechMaker
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
I am new to the Maker movement. I did the
#cardboardchallenge
earlier this year. Great place to start!
#ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
How did she know what materials to ask for?
#CTedu
In reply to @atragg
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:26 PM EST
A5: stimulates the innovation brain and thinking process
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:24 PM EST
Q5: How is
#STEAM
thinking beneficial for all students?
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
Ooh, I forgot about Kinex- I think I have some in the basement!
@robinsonchris7
@KeriSnowden
#CTedu
In reply to @robinsonchris7, @KeriSnowden
bookgirl614
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
#ctedu
PLN
#EdCampUrban
invites you to picturesque West New York, NJ on March 25 for a stellar day of PD!
https://t.co/E4wgNvFC9p
Join us!
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
Yes!
#CTedu
#Problemsolving
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:25 PM EST
A5:
#STEAM
thinking is all about exercising your creativity, problem-solving, and innovation skills.
#CTedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
All those fine Maker peeps I just mentioned will be there. Learn about $1 store STEM!!
#ctedu
bookgirl614
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
#ctedu
PLN
#EdCampUrban
invites you to picturesque West New York, NJ on March 25 for a stellar day of PD!
https://t.co/E4wgNvFC9p
Join us!
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:28 PM EST
Sounds like a great time
#ctedu
always love new learning
bookgirl614
Jan 24 @ 8:27 PM EST
#ctedu
PLN
#EdCampUrban
invites you to picturesque West New York, NJ on March 25 for a stellar day of PD!
https://t.co/E4wgNvFC9p
Join us!
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:30 PM EST
Wear red tomorrow for education
#ctedu
KeriSnowden
Jan 24 @ 8:31 PM EST
Thanks for getting my
#STEAM
ideas jumpstarted
@atragg
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:31 PM EST
Join us at
#EdCampSWCT
! We can talk maker space and STEAM!
https://t.co/BhCKRG6roG
#CTedu
@edcampswct
#Edcampurban
In reply to @EdCampSWCT
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
Thanks for adding to the conversation! Remember to follow new edus tonight, grow that
#PLN
!
#CTedu
Mr_Hutchinson_
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
Sorry, I have to go. I have 2 pick up some cookies for my daughter. Gr8t chat. Thanks Amy. Love how you bring creativity to the front
#ctedu
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
All those Maker peeps will be at
#edcamp
summit that weekend. UGH! Wish I could be at
#edcampSWCT
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg, @EdCampSWCT
TheConnectedEdu
Jan 24 @ 8:33 PM EST
Later
#ctedu
peeps! See ya next week!
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:33 PM EST
Thank you
@atragg
for this great chat and sharing so much wonderful ideas
#ctedu
In reply to @atragg
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:32 PM EST
Thanks for adding to the conversation! Remember to follow new edus tonight, grow that
#PLN
!
#CTedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:33 PM EST
Thx Sean! I do what I can :)
#CTedu
In reply to @Mr_Hutchinson_
robinsonchris7
Jan 24 @ 8:35 PM EST
Join
#ctedu
discuss we are all reading and writing teachers next week 1/31
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:36 PM EST
Thanks, Chrissy! I'll connect with your maker peeps!
#CTedu
@TheConnectedEdu
In reply to @TheConnectedEdu
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:47 PM EST
Ugh. Sorry to have missed this chat tonight! We love seeing
#stem
and
#steam
grow in Canton!
#ctedu
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:49 PM EST
A1. The purposeful integration of creativity and artistic expression in integrated
#stem
work
#ctedu
March4Edu
Jan 24 @ 8:51 PM EST
With 3.1 million TEACHERS in the US, we are a force--add Parents, Students & Citizens marching--now a MAJOR FORCE
#ctedu
#divergED
#NJed
March4Edu
Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST
Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:52 PM EST
A2. Using the engineering design process and unique materials to develop prototypes, 3D design and 3d printing, robots with flair
#ctedu
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:52 PM EST
don't teach steam. Let it be woven in to your other subjects
#ctedu
In reply to @KeriSnowden
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:53 PM EST
let's do it kidwell
#ctedu
In reply to @RuthKidwell
jonmbishop
Jan 24 @ 8:54 PM EST
A3. Cardboard, duct tape, and painters tape are awesome. Check out conductive paint and copper tape as well for electrical creations
#ctedu
atragg
- Moderator
Jan 24 @ 8:55 PM EST
Glad you are catching up now, Jon!
@jonmbishop
#CTedu
In reply to @jonmbishop