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LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #gafechat. Please let us know where you are from, position, and give one fun fact about yourself.

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Kelly, HS Instructional Coach, Austin area ~ #gafechat host, Google Trainer & Level 2 Edu ~ been to 25 countries https://t.co/Z9n3PMXFNh

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Tonights #gafechat is inspired by @MathDenisNJ book on Making Learning Relevant https://t.co/WIWEta2sbn https://t.co/UHISbw8agb

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #gafechat! looking forward to this on an unexpectedly hot October day! Denis, Author of Instant Relevance, checking in!

DarrylLoy Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

From Texas, Director of Tech at Good Shepherd Episcopal School..when I'm not gafechatting, I'm playing music in local bands! #gafechat

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Howdy from Texas! 3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher not above standing on my head while I teach! 2016 is my 20th yr teaching. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

#gafechat uses the Q# & A# format. Ex: respond to Q1 by starting your tweet with A1. Don’t forget the hashtag.

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I'm happy to share that Instant Relevance is available on Amazon! #gafechat https://t.co/4hgmX2kJlA

KristinHerrick Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Kristin, 2nd grade teacher & tech coach, Google Certified Educator Level 1, I love creating! #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Hello, #gafechat ! Curriculum & Tech T from Lakewood, Ohio. https://t.co/VMKpD0wvzn

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tarbet here! Inst. Coach at LMS, LISD. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@MsLiliReyna Wow! Congrats :) I"m headed to san antonio in a couple weeks for #axxtechnado. First time in texas! #gafechat

wpmsad Oct 18 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Doug from WP in IL. HS Geog and MS PE #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

So glad that @MathDenisNJ is joining our chat tonight! #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Mindy Woods, CIT in Dallas. @LISDTechie is one of my major Tech Crushes!! #gafechat https://t.co/mc7GJI4zsp

alicebarr Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi Alice from Maine - HS Instructional Tech #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Fun fact - I have 11 siblings! #gafechat

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ don't pack a sweater! #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Kirstin from Ladera Ranch, CA and I teach 4th grade. Fun fact...I'm getting married in June! #gafechat

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:04 PM EDT

hello #gafechat I'm Jaime, K teacher from MD, former swim coach and always lover ofDodger baseball

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Question #1 is only ONE short minute away. Get ready #gafechat peeps! https://t.co/TjbAFTxn1N

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Instant Relevance is like a bat-signal. I see it and I arrive! #gafechat https://t.co/9JrFrkjFcb

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@LMSinstcoach Yahoo! I got to spend all day with you and now the next hour. Happy dance!!! #gafechat

MikeSzczepanik Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi I'm Mike from Hilton NY near Rochester ... I am a Biology teacher and Level 1 Google Educator #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@MsLiliReyna It wasn't on my list :) #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: With so many standards to cover, how do you make learning relevant to students? #gafechat https://t.co/i65yn6r8aw

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@kirstin_barnard Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. #gafechat

MsTayGrade7LA Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#gafechat hi! I'm from Edison, NJ where I teach 7th grade, & The most recent fun thing I've done: I went cenote diving in Mexico

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@kirstin_barnard my 20th anniversary is tomorrow! Enjoy it the time will fly! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Making learning relevant isn't something on top of teaching the standards. It is HOW you teach the standards #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: So many standards get covered when you just let learning happen...not always easy to document though… #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi! Sydney- Elem Campus Tech Lubbock. I collect loons. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Standards are to be attained, not covered. Relevant learning activities ARE the path to attaining standards. #gafechat

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 differentiating instruction with flipped lessons/instruction geared towards Ss current understanding #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi #gafechat! Sorry we are a bit late! We are a tech startup based in New Zealand! https://t.co/FzD5mCwDRy

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Ron from Houston. Technology Instructional Specialist & 19th yr in education. #gafechat

MsTayGrade7LA Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

#gafechat a1) I tie in a lot of pop culture to whatever we're doing - so like analyzing billboard top 100 songs for fig. Language

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: Relevancy and context = engagement and motivation to learn. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: we must remove "direct instruction, application if time" and replace with meaningful relevant lessons that accomplish learning #gafechat

MikeSzczepanik Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 - Each unit has a central unifying question that kids tie individual activities to. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: That is why we like to look at lessons as we plan to figure out all the main standards then which tech apps we cover #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@KamiSchools That is one of the cutest GIFs I have ever seen. I could watch that for hours. Yes, I am a dork. #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Gospel! @LISDTechie #gafechat https://t.co/z5rvjXk0EX

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Making learning relevant isn't something on top of teaching the standards. It is HOW you teach the standards #gafechat

LindseyMSoto Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Through differentiating instruction and using current topics that catch the students' interests #gafechat

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 99% of my teaching involves interaction in the form of a movmnt, dance, song, tech intgrn. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: just spoke on this tonight actually! #gafechat https://t.co/fsrS7ufi1p

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1 Ss are encouraged to teach others. Ss learning is validated! #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Incorporate student interests into lessons. Make learning fun! #gafechat

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: relate topics taught to real life, use current pop culture (I used music/movies) & do cross curricular activs. whenever pos. #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Hi Kelly! I hope to travel LOTS in the future! I have a long way to go to catch up. #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: fold other skills into covering the standards. Tech works perfectly! Learning about the Great Migration? Create some music! #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi #gafechat! Cherise jumping in from CA. Teacher educator and digital literacy researcher

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@kirstin_barnard True! But take it past fun and reach them at their passions. What do they love? Use that! #gafechat https://t.co/6Wo54yt8dy

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@LISDTechie so true #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: #gafechat https://t.co/14o6WN15kC

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How can we make the upcoming election a relevant learning experience for students? #gafechat https://t.co/ZOONtho5vS

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Give lots of choice in the final project deisgn...Ss will shine when they can show you thier talents #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: data has to be reviewed. Ss needs have to be identified. Relevance had to be demonstrated for ownership to begin #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ good stuff- a reminder that it's great to integrate variety of interests to our work #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: It's hard to talk about considering relevancy without celebrating the potential of PBL! #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: Relevance should be interwoven with standards. It drives the learning. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: School mock election (Forms), randomly assign Ts to "state" & have Ss use electoral college to predict next Pres. (Sheets) #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@MsLiliReyna sounds exciting! Active learning #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: We will be having Ss vote on the “issues” then for a Pres. Used @isidewith https://t.co/X8EwNm3Mi1 to help us #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: “Non-examples” and “anti-models” often supply relevancy for discussions regarding respect and civility. #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Need to remind them it's not all about personality, but what each is planning to do for our country #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#gafechat Think outside the box 👇🏾 https://t.co/cuXiQff39w

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: fold other skills into covering the standards. Tech works perfectly! Learning about the Great Migration? Create some music! #gafechat

massignmenthelp Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

How to be a Smart student? https://t.co/oOFy5e4Akb #edchatma #elmused #gafechat #hiphoped #pbischat #personalizedPD

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 Let's define the word "character." Let exercise democracy while using our core values. #gafechat

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 this election stuff makes me jealous of you secondary Ts - we stick with graphing, data, and characteristics of a leader in K #gafechat

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@LISDTechie we're doing the same thing! #greatminds #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: #ScholasticNews has had some great, appropriate articles about election. Teaching informational text along with current events #gafechat

TeacherTegeler Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Coming late to the #gafechat party! Can't wait to read and catch up! Hello from Cbus, Ohio!

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@mbswoods @iSideWith very cool! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Some election lessons to incorporate into the classroom https://t.co/UVTef6Mkf1 #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Some election lessons to incorporate into the classroom https://t.co/kcQlIolFj0 #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: build in opportunity to find what it takes to persuade an individual and show the difference that exists to persuade a group #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 very carefully 😐#gafechat https://t.co/9P1k9MOcOi

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How can we make the upcoming election a relevant learning experience for students? #gafechat https://t.co/ZOONtho5vS

DarrylLoy Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 I'm not sure you can.. ;-) #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Interactive electoral college activities (can be hard to understand), show importance of local elections, debate (if civil) #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie @iSideWith one of the history Ts told me about it...then we could finally figure out the topics to cover! #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2.1: show how demographics have moved into or out of an area and let Ss interpret voting outcomes of region #gafechat

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Kids watching a good @Flocabulary video on Clinton's& Trump's platforms setting up the vote too. #gafechat #vote2016

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2; #gafechat ❤️this article for @PBS election resources! https://t.co/AxF3fArNTG

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie Agreed. Somewhat easier to cover & go more in depth in secondary. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie That is a great starting point for K students. Making them aware. #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: @Newsela has some great stuff too! #gafechat https://t.co/9qUZy2URnu

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2b cross disciplinary potential to explore voting patterns (math) + historical landscapes (soc stud/ humanities) #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2.2: understand the power of 1 vote and its impact on the electoral college versus other majority, super majority and plurality #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@ryanrismiller such a great idea! I may have to see if the Math Ts want to tackle the election stuff with the SS Ts this year #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Mock elections w/o an informed electorate only teaches Ss to vote w/o critically thinking. Ss should read positions B4 voting! #gafechat

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: @NewseumED site has great resources for Ss & Ts on the election, process, etc. #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: Encourage Ss to make their own analysis of policies, esp in this election try 2 separate circus from policy (prob impossible) #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: @brainpop & project 538! #gafechat https://t.co/BQXToOXc8l

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How can you use current events, other than the election, to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/rkqfz80Vra

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

a2 Use Google fact check tool after debates;) #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@MsLiliReyna Don't get ahead! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Ss need to be reading more non-fiction. Incorporate Google News, Newsela, Tween Tribune in weekly reading #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Found these 25 tips from @education_world! https://t.co/CZe9bOeJLt #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

NWP's "Letters 2 Next President" @2nextprez gets Ss involved in civic literacy, tech & disciplinary content #gafechat @writingproject

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

As a S, we staged the presidencies from Hiroshima - Nixon & simulated press briefs & debates - lots of research & tech integration #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@JChanter22 i really like @Newsela and the ability it creates for all Ss to obtain the same materials #gafechat

alicebarr Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Use RSS feeds for relevant topics of current events. S responsible for various areas of the world. Socratic discussion ensues #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@MsLiliReyna do you have a how to? Interested in using this tomorrow night! #gafechat

MistaB10 Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I used to tell kids that history creates literature & sometimes literature creates history. Then blend in science/math... #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: heard great discussions about Kaepernick and also about NJ Gas tax hike today. Current events fostering conversation #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@mbswoods @education_world Great find. Thats for sharing. #gafechat

teenytinytechie Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 Hooray for @Newsela for making this easy to adapt current events to reading levels #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3:Have students bring in current events that they want to discuss, use @Newsela for leveled articles. Still love #ScholasticNews #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: don't forget too that current events can and should involve LOCAL. Often they're more relevant to Ss than national #gafechat

MsLiliReyna Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@mbswoods I'm on it! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Love this idea! #gafechat https://t.co/xkJWEvfJNO

alicebarr Oct 18 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Use RSS feeds for relevant topics of current events. S responsible for various areas of the world. Socratic discussion ensues #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A2: @Flocabulary is awesome too! #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@teenytinytechie In Dallas the 6th Floor Museum has some JFK election ads up...I keep wondering who deisgned them w/o adobe? #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#gafechat, please continue the discussion on relevance each week with me at #MakeItReal on Weds 9:30 EST for 30 min! https://t.co/UHhxszVPSn

TeacherTegeler Oct 18 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I find kids are inherently compassionate. They naturally want to learn and know more about the world around them. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#gafechat will be archived ~ don’t worry if chat moves too fast. Check website after chat https://t.co/NvfwdltQty

MsTayGrade7LA Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

#gafechat my students are helping respond to world issues w genius hour. Example- lack of clean water in South Sudan

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Important, especially when teaching civic participation. Keyword participation #gafechat https://t.co/GvniYNMUPu

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: don't forget too that current events can and should involve LOCAL. Often they're more relevant to Ss than national #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@TeacherTegeler Absolutely!! #gafechat https://t.co/c69hQnsJ0D

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4: How can we use the new fact check feature of Google News to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/ROVOJ5Rwds

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A4: More info on Google Fact Checker if you haven't heard https://t.co/Wxp3Rh9leK #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@TeacherTegeler yes! What a lovely way to put it #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: I like Google trends and how it shows the quickness and sustained popularity of certain subjects #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Love that Google News has added fact checks (if it applies). Teaches importance of not believing everything you read #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I can use it with Stats. Have Ss fact check some on own then have google's comparison to look at #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@LISDTechie such a great tool for all to have this election cycle! Just think how great we will all be after tomorrow night!! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like https://t.co/xlgSn7qfx4 to ensure accuracy #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like https://t.co/KszStw11QJ to ensure accuracy #gafechat

elizbtheastman Oct 18 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Wow! Google Fact-checker is news to me! Must look into this after #gafechat to learn more about it!

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@mbswoods CNN did a fact check on last presidential debate - perhaps tomorrow nights too https://t.co/gaznGj6ztz #gafechat

cherisemcb Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

So needed #digcit #digitalliteracy #gafechat https://t.co/FsU9xA8LbH

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: Love that Google News has added fact checks (if it applies). Teaches importance of not believing everything you read #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A4:Love the relevance to election and how quickly new features arrive. Ss can research a topic & we teach how to fact check #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q5: How can you incorporate the students love for music to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/3mGlvDk9qm

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A5: too much to list! Connect to poetry, math, rhythm, trig curves, emotions, world and US history...Too Much! #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: Politifact is great for students (esp after debate), allows nuance, critical thinking, indiv. thinking #gafechat https://t.co/QEU8ro1Lkm

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: Teach vocabulary, idioms, expressions, poetry, inferencing through song lyrics #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A5: Who doesn’t like a catchy tune used to help Ss learn/study? @flocabulary...so many connections to be be made via music #gafechat

DarrylLoy Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Agreed..let's not get lulled into believing Google knows all...period. #gafechat https://t.co/OaMYXLQjsB

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: Have Ss conduct their own fact checks using sites like https://t.co/KszStw11QJ to ensure accuracy #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@LISDTechie @mbswoods If we can trust CNN. Just sayin. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Pairs songs w/ literature - have Ss provide text evidence of literature to support lyrics https://t.co/intZtXXIEY #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: Pairs songs w/ literature - have Ss provide text evidence of literature to support lyrics https://t.co/9Zv2QBCWsH #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@smussle @mbswoods True, so have students cross check their work. See if they can find mistakes. #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: have students perform voice overs to current top 40 hits about current events #gafechat

MsTayGrade7LA Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

#gafechat a5) connect to poetry, connect to figurative language, find authors style, use two for juxtaposition, mashups for listening skills

TeacherTegeler Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: I have used a few recent court cases (Cold Play etc) about copyright infringement to teach about intellectual property. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A5: I had Ss bring in a song they loved, we paused it on oscilloscope and graphed it on @desmos #gafechat https://t.co/MSJKcX5Du2

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Music can provide models for lyric poetry, voice, alliteration, assonance, etc. #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Have Ss make use of GarageBand and other musical tools, create raps, music for presos, etc #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Music can provide cultural reference markers for social studies and history #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Not musical, so could be off...but can't the patterns, timing, beats and measures all tie into math? #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Ss love of music is now a necessary part of ELA #gafechat

LMSinstcoach Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Creating music & lyrics can be a product that a S chooses to demonstrate mastery of a concept #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: After a reading ask students to identify a song that made them feel the same way. Do comparative analysis of lyrics & text. #gafechat

conniehamilton Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Sounds like relevance to me.... #gafechat https://t.co/TrI225pQRZ

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Ss love of music is now a necessary part of ELA #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@LISDTechie @mbswoods Exactly! Use multiple sites, sources, do your/their own fact checking. #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:38 PM EDT

You're an amazing group tonight in #gafechat! Loving your new ideas! You can learn more about mine at https://t.co/JmvfnZECrl anytime!

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: and you could always just have them watch this https://t.co/sjpxDRPS4z #gafechat

conniehamilton Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

We'll be sharing Boomerang Model and other ways of #HackingHomework in webinar Oct 29 at 11am ET #gafechat Register… https://t.co/GpAwk2fLCE

alicebarr Oct 18 @ 9:40 PM EDT

So sad, must run. Thanks for all the great ideas. #gafechat will catch the archives

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Q6: How can you use the students love of Social Media to engage them in relevant learning? #gafechat https://t.co/X8mDwxzKzJ

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@LMSinstcoach Great idea to include in a project choice board/menu! #gafechat #multipleintelligence

elizbtheastman Oct 18 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Quite inspired by #gafechat to create next research study around current events+STEM innovation w/ local &/or global impact! #makeitreal

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Give Twitter profile and tweets as an option for products https://t.co/6G5osOt1O2 #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: There is so much to learn from music! Looking at context of music (history) reveals so much, e.g. We Shall Overcome #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: Help them understand it better! Here's a great Ted talk on why youtube vids go viral! https://t.co/10VEJxc6bJ #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: For the TXTers there are sms generators too...https://t.co/hEI8cTM82V #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A6: @CovaisTech has some great SM templates in Slides already! https://t.co/x8Vl94uzJ0 #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: Have Ss reach out to authors, mathematicians, scientists, historians, artists, etc using Social Media #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Yes! The possibilities to connect are huge! and many are there to engage Ss if asked #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: create a school @Snapchat ! Tell your school's story. Kids will follow. #gafechat

mspatricianhfb Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: YouTube videos and discussions of popular songs/award shows can add spark and create awesome, fun, focused classes #gafechat #elmused

elizbtheastman Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6] Not overlooking power of basic sharing & commenting in #gafe to connect kids each other around work-quality & peer-feedback! #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: scavenger hints with qr codes possessing clues. Take selfie before moving to next clue. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: If students are "addicted" to Social Media then why would we not use it to engage students in learning? #gafechat

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Display morning message using #iPhone messages #gafechat https://t.co/XHve3MsQa6

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Tweet, Skype, Live chat, blog/comment, Periscope with authors, field experts, local leaders #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Awesome! Turn in a selfie video/slideshow for the final! #gafechat https://t.co/T8WNYtUOM1

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: scavenger hints with qr codes possessing clues. Take selfie before moving to next clue. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q7: How can you bring pop culture into the classroom to make learning relevant? #gafechat https://t.co/1vyJSz52ND

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Fun idea and https://t.co/FLlr6IYGXB is perfect for this. #gafechat https://t.co/I3rF3aEBSz

kirstin_barnard Oct 18 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Display morning message using #iPhone messages #gafechat https://t.co/XHve3MsQa6

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6.1: @Mr_McCreryHHS teaching a history course on the community with #marionhistory Ss taking selfies around important landmarks #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@LISDTechie sadly because the Ts are leary...hate when the fear of a T stiffles the passion of the Ss UGH!! #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: also teach the connectedness of their world with data from social media sites #gafechat https://t.co/RPBEYDzdVH

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: Critical thinking: Ss create conversations in Docs between characters (novels or historical) & today's celebrities #gafechat

elizbtheastman Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6] Don't overlook power of basic sharing /commenting in #gafe to connect kids around social peer-feedback! #gafechat

kimbalee219 Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: #Gafechat I get the students 2 create their own lyrics, movements, rhythms. They are using English, Writing & Math! @smussle

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A7: Ts do this already, they find what the Ss are into and use it to help build a relationship, can be leveraged for learning too #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6: For younger Ss or districts that don't allow SM I have some templates for alternatives here https://t.co/vUvyR9hjE6 #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: Have Ss compare the syntax of famous speeches with speeches of celebrities #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: always loved the simpsons. now use it for lesson on satire and TV longevity #gafechat

ryanrismiller Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: @greg_mcclelland builds relevance and cross curricular understanding w/in pop culture. Ss become experts of the subject matter #gafechat

JChanter22 Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: ask the kids. Allow assignments to include pop culture. Use @twitter #googletrends @instagram @Snapchat #gafechat

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: Make pop culture relevant, as @nate_bowling does with Star Wars and civil rights #gafechat https://t.co/2U3movvO57

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Use today's popular song lyrics to teach parody. Have students use as mentor text for creating their own writing #gafechat

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:54 PM EDT

@LISDTechie These are fantastic! Thanks for sharing Kelly! I'll share with our K-5 campus tomorrow. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7: Have students analyze advertisements & create arguments for effectiveness of impact #gafechat

elizbtheastman Oct 18 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7]Gaming! Aspects of our favorite digital, board & team games informing our @scratch game dev'mt! #gafechat #makeitreal

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@LISDTechie Then have Ss creat their own to send a particular message. Use @adobevoice or similar #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@LISDTechie and #gafechat so excited that you all have left me many open tabs to explore. What a great discussion tonight! #gafechat

mbswoods Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@LISDTechie and #gafechat so excited that you all have left me many open tabs to explore. What a great discussion tonight! #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@MathDenisNJ @adobevoice Great extension! Love the idea. #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Remember to follow people from #gafechat to keep the collaboration going

KamiSchools Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A7: Pop culture isnt in a vacuum, usually reflects society e.g. WW1 influence on Lord of the Rings? (industrialization, etc) #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@mbswoods @LISDTechie don't forget to add the Onetab extension to save them all in...well...one tab #gafechat

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Next #gafechat will be November 1st hosted by @jrsowash ~ stay tuned for questions

LISDTechie - Moderator Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Great conversation tonight. Huge thank you to everyone who participated in #gafechat. The archive will be posted soon

smussle Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A7: relevant use of pop culture revisits ideas already mentioned like bottle flipping, #PokemonGO ..ALL begins w/ rapport with Ss #gafechat

MathDenisNJ Oct 18 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thank you all again #gafechat! Can't wait to hear more stories of your connections to relevant learning experiences #makeitreal