#TLAP Archive
#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
Monday June 13, 2016
Hello to the crew!! So excited to have you join us for a PIRATE potpourri. 7 Pirates together tonight each asking a burning Q...
Excited to be w/this group of eds tonight
Welcome to So excited to have you here tonight. Joining in after a great day at
Shane from Davidson, NC 8th social studies. Just jumping over from to join
Jay!!!!!!!!! Hello. friend! Hope you are well!
Even more with you joining us, Jay!
Hi Jay! Wish you were here with us!
ESE lead teacher public title I all boys middle school tampa FL
Hi Shane! Thanks for being here!
We still have a week of school otherwise that may be the most awesome group of I've seen https://t.co/rwnZJJe8eG
Hi Jay! Wish you were here with us!
So glad to have you in tonight!
Lindsy here from Illinois! Excited to get my learn on!
Ryan from IL also at but still at the hotel
So excited to be part of a live chat tonight! Welcome to Wisconsin !
So excited to be part of a live chat tonight! Welcome to Wisconsin !
I'm on my way to live tweet with all of you. Save me a spot at the table! 😊
Hi Lindsy! Glad to have you!
Kristin, 6th grade ELA and SS teacher from Lansing, MI but tweeting from Wisconsin--at
Some of my favorite people sitting right there at the table. Some I've met, some I will meet
I'm very excited to be a part of the chat tonight - my first
I'm joining today from Alabama! I'm so energized by all of the ideas from
Stopping at an McD in TN on way to KY for some wifi and a little
Hi Trevor!! Great to have you here.
I am a lucky girl tonight!
Stephanie, HS Math/Sped from Missouri. Currently suffering from major from missing this week
Hello . i'm Jeanne from St.Louis, 5th grade/ New to this chat. Found you guys through my new fav book
chat with in-person AND Twitter friends is the best!
chat with in-person AND Twitter friends is the best!
Becky, from Chicagoland, K-5 STEM/robotics
From to ....What a Monday!
Permission to come aboard, ? (I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss English in Colorado.)
Big night of with all of us here together!
do you want fries with that
Hi everyone! Jill, Dir of Teaching and Learning from FL
good evening , Michael from columbus, OH Middle division teacher
Hoping to jump into late but have so much to do in the last two weeks of school!
Happy Monday ! Tracy from MA here tonight; started 2nd to last week of school today.
Sylvia from Tampa with Twitter chats writing coach, ENG dept head Spoto HS
Hi Kristin! So glad you are here!! Loved today.
Onward to ! There will be numerous tweets, likes, retweets, and replies all for the sake of learning. Join us!
Good Evening Crew! I'm Kim from IL-HS Sped T hopping aboard from to
Awesome! You have come to a good place!
Laura from TX K12 Art Coordinator working with a tribe of Awesome Art Ts
Be careful. I heard is highly contagious in Tennessee. That's where I caught it. https://t.co/2OGyzi2J0w
Stopping at an McD in TN on way to KY for some wifi and a little
I'm Kim. I teach 3rd grade and am a teacher leader in TN.
You bet Brian! Glad to have my bro in !
Hi honey! Wish you were here with us!!
Excited for my first as a master's student from University of Georgia
Jennifer, Moore, Okla., 1st grade
I'm Nikki, curriculum designer from TX.
Hey Tracy, I teach in Sturbridge, MA, you? https://t.co/qQGOLOrSEI
Happy Monday ! Tracy from MA here tonight; started 2nd to last week of school today.
So many ditches, so many pirates. These are heady times.
Hello folks. First time here and just lurking in the background tonight.
hey you thanks for coming tonight
Hi Derik from Wisconsin. Secondary social studies, but teaching dinosaurs and games to elementary students this summer
AWWEE!!! You two are so sweet!
Welcome to the wackiest, fastest moving chat in the cloud https://t.co/u8K6o8A0Wj
Excited for my first as a master's student from University of Georgia
I'm Dorothy - 2nd grade teacher - Virginia
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
Welcome, Dana! You're in for a real treat with ! Welcome aboard!
Love it ... Get the mindset before you get your first class!
Stacwy here from LA. 2nd grade teacher, subject--don't know yet Have taught ELA, S, SS
welcome Dana! Lurking is healthier than "society" usually admits.
As always... a phenomenal group in tonight!!
Thank you! 😊 Glad to make it!
my name's Julie and I teach college in St Louis. And I am loving my dinner mates tonight 😊❤️
Totally jealous of your "live" tonight! Wish I could join you!
A-hoy! Matt K-5 Art from TX!!!
Pam from ; Middle School Division Head
A1: I gave it all I had, & cared about every kid
A1 My legacy will be building life long relationships with my Ss and creating meaningful experiences
congrats award-winner man!
Stacey here from LA. 2nd grade teacher, subject--don't know yet Have taught ELA, S, SS
It's fun to lurk in , even more fun to join in!
A1: Wow starting with a tough one. I hope my legacy is that I was part of a revolution where we changed education
Shoutout to and for doing an awesome job today presenting at
Hi all, Susan from Atlanta GA. 6th Science
A1 creating a classroom centered on social justice and equality for all! Putting Ss in center of every lesson and decision.
A1: connecting with kids and enjoying the moment, even on difficult days https://t.co/mpLxl51jhw
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A1 I hope that it is loyalty, transparency, and integrity ... Tchg & helping ALL sts achieve more https://t.co/KvHkbJq9Hh
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A1) My legacy will be getting more Ss turned on to STEM careers so we have a better chance of solving global issues!
Q1 https://t.co/o7JjUZa3WK
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
The group voted who would go first. I either won or lost depending on your perspective!
A1) That I loved all my Ss and made school a place kids wanted to be at!
A1:I did it for the KIDS! the newest or best, I did what was best for them. Made a difference and shared the ❤️ of reading!
A1: My legacy-that I validated each and every student I've come in contact. Content is secondary to this. https://t.co/zEEPAJx0s0
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A2. I want students to never look at the media in the same way again.
A1. He was at school putting kids first every day, and his staff was a close second. https://t.co/tIRCd0vO6z
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A1: I hope to have made a difference in students' and teachers' lives.
A1 Helping students see the world in different ways and challenging their worldview by being THAT teacher https://t.co/roiLag73Wt
Hey all! Excited to join! 8th grade SS teacher from Illinois! Hello
A1: Hopefully my legacy is that Ss remember school as an 'experience'
: Legacy is about what you leave behind. I hope I leave an influence with my school that learning is an on going endeavor
a1: constantly challenging Ss and Ts - best practices above easy of education
A1) Legacy=inspire Ss to commit to the habits of learning and growth mindset so Ss not only "can do" but "will do" for a lifetime
A1: I believe my legacy was that I awoken creativity in my Ss and Ts to push themselves in new and exciting ways.
A1: My legacy will be that I built relationships w/ my Ss before anything else!
Kristin from California, 5th grade
A1 Seeing more Ss get turned on to sci & l8r go into engineering fields!
A1 I have no idea what My legacy will be yet. I'm still deciding every day!
A1 Showing that great art Ed is a path for academic success. The Arts are academic! Here's why: https://t.co/uD2Ura9SsW
A1: it's about making learning and school fun and cool. That we listen to Ss and let them lead the way. this https://t.co/5Kx3hojxWc
A1 Putting words to how I felt on both counts... Question #1 as high, hard fastball under the chin. https://t.co/4vk1aKk4Rc
A1: Wow starting with a tough one. I hope my legacy is that I was part of a revolution where we changed education
Look at it as now you can sit back and participate!!!
A1: My legacy (I hope) is that I built confidence, listened, learned, never let a test score define a student. https://t.co/frOx0fu7D3
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A1 Hopefully...She wasn't just out T but our "school mom". She cared more about our joy of learning than a textbook or test score.
So glad you are here!! Great to meet you today!
A1-This year? connected student to 1st book that made him cry. I'll take it.
A1:My legacy will be that I genuinely cared about each S in class & outside of class
I'm excited to take the steps into being a risk taker :)
Right on! Raise your hand if you agree! https://t.co/qIClqJOxxL
A1: Wow starting with a tough one. I hope my legacy is that I was part of a revolution where we changed education
My legacy is that I hope my students say positive things about my class 15-20 years later.
Says the awesome educator sitting across the table from me!
A1: to empower Ss & Ts to create (beyond the art rm) and understand the transformative power of art
My legacy - giving students a voice - self-efficacy https://t.co/0Jvp76gW2G
A1: My legacy-that I validated each and every student I've come in contact. Content is secondary to this. https://t.co/zEEPAJx0s0
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
Hi Quinn! Great time w/ legos today.,..I have many ideas!
A1: My dream legacy: She showed her students that there were no boxes and that opportunity awaits all those willing to work hard.
I hope they remember how much I cared about them
A1: I cared and loved each student and worked hard to keep my Ss engaged. I made each lesson meaningful, interesting, and fun
yep we were giving her grief abt her Q being serious. Mine is completely silly 😉
A1 My legacy: I greet every kid w/ a smile & know a ton of names around school whether they are my Ss or not.
A1: That I was bold enough to take risks for Ss against trad education, such as
I hope my legacy will be that I made every student feel like they are the most important person in the room.
A1- OK so I’m not working tonight. I hope to change the way our teacher view the importance of the relationships with our students.
Teach them to question everything https://t.co/RcvDP9De99
A2. I want students to never look at the media in the same way again.
My legacy is to be the one who eliminated the S in SAMR. Make it transformative or don't do it.
A1: I'm glad to just to be remembered as someone who made them feel good about themselves each day.
...and I can't wait https://t.co/ccJQPKEVOA
yep we were giving her grief abt her Q being serious. Mine is completely silly 😉
A1: This is a great question to be asked of students as well. Never too soon to start thinking about the impact of your decisions
A1 Passions: Advocacy for ELLs & their needs=content ensuring Ts feel served=pro'l chess club =personal
A2 I hope my legacy is to show science is everywhere you look and science is FUN from investigating to questioning to pirating!
A1.2 I hope my legacy emphasizes learners empowered by literacy: reading/writing more, not to mention more effectively & w/enjoyment.
Q2 is coming from in just one minute...
A1: My legacy will be that I PIRATE everything & love every Ss, no matter what!
So... I have not lived up to live tweet up from since I don't do table magic!
Jay!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you're in tonight!
I'm willing to live by that legacy too! https://t.co/vcXJdyVNVz
A2 I hope my legacy is to show science is everywhere you look and science is FUN from investigating to questioning to pirating!
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Mike Bowden, Lang Acquisition, birding, reading, chess
Hello all! Molly, 5th grade in NY jumping in late but happy to be here!
Hi Tim!!!!!!!! So great to see you on tonight!
I'd expect nothing less than a silly Q from you!
Ideally ... "He made me want to be a better student." " He made me want to be a better teacher." https://t.co/Gy5ixQDuuG
Q1: From today: "Your legacy as an educator isn't what you do on Monday, It's what you do everyday" What will your legacy be?
A1) this will be a great question to ask teachers at our PD in the fall and to reflect on during the year
Ha! Tough standards! But you are far more charming, I'm guessing!
I love this! Creative thinking is important no matter what content or subject area you are considering!
A1: Defeating the consumer-first mentality ... Encouraging students to create
Agree! Great question to start a year off with!!
A2 How 'bout, for starters, the child? https://t.co/Xi0uiaMbpW
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
If I can't be there in person I can at least chat from home.
Nili Bartley MA A1 Sorry late! maybe...she wasn't afraid to dance & get the rest of the room moving -We are all Gerald the giraffe:)
A1 Building relationships, motivating change, inspiring innovation, taking risks.
Sandy Otto, just arrived to join the amazing live crew. Excited to join in the fun after day 1. https://t.co/ofU0l6W9yK
But you do have awesome pirate pants. That goes a long way in my book. 😊
A2 Growth. Can’t compare your Chapter 1 w/ someone else Ch 20!
Q2 again from
Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
Q2: Grades don't tell the story of the child, agreed? So what does?
A2: Character! I'll take kindness, perseverance, empathy, creativity any day over grades!
A2 The questions students ask.
A1: That I built relationships and brought Ss together to love learning & believe in themselves
A2: the student should tell the story of the student, or collaborate with the T to tell the story.
Giving constructive feedback and helping students to be problem solvers. https://t.co/khZowjZctW
A2 How 'bout, for starters, the child? https://t.co/Xi0uiaMbpW
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
A2 The experiences a child has & the choices s/he makes
A2: know your Ss story build relationships, partnerships w/ parents review growth via portfolios - growth over time
A2: The story is continually evolving & being rewritten...it always depends who's telling it😜
A2: How well the student speaks and shares their voice, right ? Can students communicate effectively? In many forms.
Hey look , neoliberalism!! https://t.co/mP8MnAvJKK
A1: Defeating the consumer-first mentality ... Encouraging students to create
First time here. Just checking it out tonight.
A2:What you contribute to the world or even to the classroom. The Qs you bring and the inquiry you develop. This is what we need
The student, portfolios, data from various points In time submitted in various ways https://t.co/nc5ELusmFT
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
Hi, Nikki from Bentonville, Arkansas - grades 5/6 art; A1 my legacy is to facilitate problem solvers and thinkers and makers who care
A2 Grades don't tell the story. Creativity, curiosity, purpose, and drive do!
A2 passion projects, resilience, and commitment
A2 I love writing to Ss in yearbooks how I saw them grow during the year!
A2: Students believing in themselves and understanding they have value.
A2 (for real this time) The journey, the connections, the integrity. Own your story and be a better person every day.
A2: If we give them the tools, confidence, and get out of their way, the child will tell their own story. https://t.co/6yxGt5lgcH
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
A2 a portfolio made by what THEY choose as most impt from their school year.
A2: The child! Listen, attend extracurriculars, lunch dates. I tap into parents' knowledge with 1,000,000 words or less too
A2: wow, hot Q, moving to Std-based grading as a start to measure better
A2: their family, their experiences, their home life.
A2: How the kid handles life.
Q3 is up in just a minute... look for it from
A2: Each day I learn something from the Ss in my school. That is what counts. That is what they bring WONDER!
A2 Willingness to grow and the understanding that failure is only oppotunity.
A2: The trajectory of where the child began and where he/she is now. Isn't that the case for all of us? Our stories are about growth
A2) Focus more on "who" than "what"--should be the child who tells their learning story Ss voice thru choice; progress not perfection
I'd say you've nailed it!
A2 The smile on their face when they show us what they've learned. https://t.co/UxeNkc2qpM
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
I'm with you. I love guided inquiry and shared inquiry discussions. https://t.co/Fc3EVIxfaD
A2:What you contribute to the world or even to the classroom. The Qs you bring and the inquiry you develop. This is what we need
Me too. They know so much!
A2: What they bring to the table, their values, experiences, etc.
A2: understanding & use of what they learned!
A2: Ss tell their own stories. It's up to us to provide the safe places to explore who they are, how they grow, and how they learn.
A2: Growth over time is the true measure of a student. Every student should and will show growth if given opportunity to succeed.
A2: Ss showing what they know through the arts...creating something to show what they learned https://t.co/dSVTjnCqdp
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
A2 The experiences that have been had, the questions asked and solutions sought after.
A2 Happiness, empathy, passion, and creativity https://t.co/LDePDhxOry
Q2 again from
Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
A2.2 At opposite of spectrum where I started to answer: everything. Everything potentially tells story of child. Eyes open & notice.
Hello tall my pirate friends in tonight talking about Thank you!!!
A kid's story can't be reduced to an assessment. A kid's story can only be adequately expressed by the kid. https://t.co/FuAbWYMN4F
Q2: Grades do not tell the story of the child, agreed? So...what does?
Their choice with wise counsel and high expectations 💜 https://t.co/LBiHhoyYxo
A2 a portfolio made by what THEY choose as most impt from their school year.
A2 You are what you do in life:students are more than grades-they're the future & we have to empower them https://t.co/2sCkPTrRUj
Hi Angela!!!!!!!!! Glad you're here on tonight!
A3 Opening fac mtg team building activity. Try to make it better every year
A3: Earned Genius Time, revise to give S more support at 1st, then less, models,
A1: All Ss, all humans, are unique individuals; we should encourage them to tell their stories--empathize and collaborate w/ them
A2)Ss passions and where their passion and wonders take them in the learning journey.
Right on! https://t.co/yV8nGaXBcQ
A2: Ss tell their own stories. It's up to us to provide the safe places to explore who they are, how they grow, and how they learn.
A2: Passion and creativity!
You need more administrators on this!
A2: looking at where the child started and where they finished. You don't need grades to know!
Yes! https://t.co/YzqcQZHtIC
A2: The trajectory of where the child began and where he/she is now. Isn't that the case for all of us? Our stories are about growth
a2: the student tells the story. How do they feel - are they there to 'get a grade' or to learn?
much better book than kids deserve it. Much more practical and more "meat" in it.
A3:Design Thinking Sustainable Cities Project https://t.co/9n2NGjRzOG got raving reviews from students. Going to extend it next year.
A3: Either our college project, Mystery Skype or competition winner reveal. All can become better by releasing even more to stdts
A2: I like my kiddos to open up and show what they know through simple class discussion. Let's get engaged and involved!
As a coach, my best project is including all my teachers in creating our writing plan for 2016-2017 https://t.co/aRhQzCXjMd
A3 the number project! Allow Ss more access to multimedia to create projects.
Who's PUMPED about & headed to this wk?!
A3: Favorite project Greek agora simulation. I'd improve it by having Ss create character videos to as an intro
2) stories are more about the characters than the plot. A child's story needs to describe him more than just his accomplishments
A2: The S does in whatever way they deem necessary. Who am I to pick the medium? Be open & available to accept story, as given
A2 Grades, schmades - Ss interests, passions, ideas, Qs are what matter & should be fostered & celebrated! https://t.co/LsoqZFXgDE
Q2: Grades don't tell the story of the child, agreed? So what does?
What matters is when Ss truly feel empowered and connect to the world. Like we are doing now. I don't need a grade tonight :)
A3: I always love my logic/strategy/deductive reasoning game project. I want Ss to code/create games next year https://t.co/9jaiJOYBCW
I'm interested in resources to assess inquiry based learning. Any leads?
I love seeing that smile!
A3: Made a veggie garden to teach area and volume. Loved getting outside. I just wish we had more time with it to reap what we sowed.
A2 It shows in the way listen to the Ss I serve, know their interests, ask for their input on the work we do
A3: Teaching our Ss that they all have superheros in them. Learning to share and become part of the community
That works too! Just glad you're a part of the chat tonight!
A3 VIP luncheons for students with impactful members of the community; police chief, superintendent. connecting with positive adults
A3: Student podcasts based on watching daily news. Will share their work out to a broader audience and promote soliciting feedback.
S learning, their journey
A3: Genius Hour with my 2nd graders. The change... Start sooner in the school year!!
A2) How they handle failure and the unknown. How they make decisions and treat others.
A3) Each Ss selects a diff. country to focus on thru-out World Geo. and use My Maps to create map applying concepts--Start earlier!
A3: Composing. Can be simple or complex but you can really learn a lot about each child. I'd like to use more technology next year!
HEIDI! I sure wish I was actually with YOU...what fun you all must be having, my friend!😊
A3: I may have mentioned b4, but my fav is a lesson on prime factorization + RSA encryption + Internet. Took 2 yrs to get right.
A3: Fav project was our final persuasion/speaking petitions to change factions (Divergent theme) Staff was the council.
I will have students begin writing about their ideas earlier in the project.
A3 we made battles of the American rev trading cards. Will upgrade w ideas from by
My goal is always to start everything sooner in the school year. Never seems to start early enough!
Also, I want to figure out how to evaluate individual student progress.
A3: so many projects! I think each year it will be diff I just refine my mindset and see what happens
A3: Studied Native American housing, Ss went to woods and built their shelters and we did future lessons in the woods for the unit.
Q4 will be up in just a bit... look for it from
A3: my Ss ❤️ SS. I plan to use toys more such as Legos in those lessons. Let's build theGreat Wall of China!!
A3 More maker space, student directed projects, and presentations. More fully integrated units.
Engineering a way to transport water while peers drummed. Increase time allowed for engineering https://t.co/63xREjPYXg
Hip, hip, hooray! Agree grades, schmades! https://t.co/pUdF41UZht
A2 Grades, schmades - Ss interests, passions, ideas, Qs are what matter & should be fostered & celebrated! https://t.co/LsoqZFXgDE
Q2: Grades don't tell the story of the child, agreed? So what does?
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
A3 Using Ss choice to show understanding in final unit projects; collaborative slides, look forward to 16-17!
A3 I loved my last week STEM unit on Mars. next yr will add water purify day.
A2: Student Voice tells the story but Ts need to help Ss be brave & find voice to tell their story
A3 using comics as societal artifacts and creating superheroes. Next year - making their own comic books https://t.co/fkUXOJNuS9
A3) Next yr. I look forward to taking wonder/passion projects to a new level w/ thanks to
A3: 1st gr. Stop animation pirate ships. Then they took movies and ships back to class to write a story. https://t.co/H9psIryRvR
Not gonna lie...doing a chat live is pretty awesome! Wish you were here too! Sure hope we meet F2F one day!
A3: Loved that some classes used books Who Would Win and did their own reseach and writing
This... https://t.co/AJxF9QppcR
A3: Genius Hour with my 2nd graders. The change... Start sooner in the school year!!
A3 Spending the informal time getting to know the students
A4: I'd like more training on incorporating fine arts ed into the "common classroom" and vice versa.
A3 My favorite 2016 lesson was a collaborative earth day mural painting-in 2017 I'll include more community https://t.co/Kpg7rQc3bW
Observing these phenomenal educators on Twitter. I learn so much by watching & connecting what they do to my own room.
A3 Developed my own Escape games. Will work on engaging those who don't like chaos.
Need to bow out and take my son to Boy Scouts. Read all your great answers later.
Yes! My students love using Lego to demonstrate learning. Hands on is so engaging. Need to do more next year.
I did podcasts last year but need better structure to them. Ideas?
Favorite was interdisciplinary unit b/w SS and Science. Ss created hypothetical Back to the Future 4 scripts!
A4: That is easy. I'd be sitting at that table with you.
A4 Every week I chose Twitter chats! I find in the field Sci PD is the best!
I approve this message. https://t.co/KoMkxms55t
A3: my Ss ❤️ SS. I plan to use toys more such as Legos in those lessons. Let's build theGreat Wall of China!!
A4: if I could choose my own PD, it would be to take a summer and visit all the places that I teach about
A4 I'd be at the Chancery with the live crew. 2nd place is July 11th in Sun Prairie, WI. https://t.co/zxZ4OiUOZ8
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
I use legos in my music class too! So fun!
A3: cont. I will improve, by Ss writing their stories during my class to share w/ whole school.
A4: A regional workshop day to work with others in my discipline.
I love book studies - F2F and Twitter ... Rich discussion with like-minded people https://t.co/Ja6gDnI7C2
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
4) I would want someone to help me identify my strengths so I can make them rockstar quality and not just help my weaknesses be avg.
An instructional sequence, energy stick-phenomena how does a human circuit work. Ss <3 it. Need 2 layer N explicit literacy/math
A4: I'd choose hands-on stuff where I use creativity to find my own purpose that I get out of it over anything else.
A2 I didn't know my class had break dancers, pianists, poets, inventors, athletes, & actors until I asked-Their stories deserve it all
Genius Hour I really want to get this opportunity started for my Ss https://t.co/3Sw46RXPcz
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
Q4: Right now, anything that is going to help me get my Google certifications.
A3: Ss creating their own addition and subtraction math games - will give them more resources https://t.co/exnFfN1lru
A3: I always love my logic/strategy/deductive reasoning game project. I want Ss to code/create games next year https://t.co/9jaiJOYBCW
A4 I want to learn ALL THINGS ADOBE
This sounds intriguing - I want to know more!
A4 working towards for my staff this year! Why should I "tell" them what to learn...investment is greater with choice
A4 Spend an hour with to hear how he does it & w/ such grace
A4 My PD Needs: How to evaluate individual learning in PBL environment?
oh I love your garden idea for area and perimeter!
A4: Great PL would be bring in local business and community leaders - what are the needs outside our walls that can be met by our Ss?
A3 I love my Wednesday assemblies once a month, but I need to make them more interactive.
A4: We have a lot of choice in PD in our district
Yes! Demo classrooms of excellent teaching! https://t.co/VQfGwcdwSS
Observing these phenomenal educators on Twitter. I learn so much by watching & connecting what they do to my own room.
A4: It's , Conversations on Voxer making me a better teacher every day https://t.co/I5rKJIXp1X
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
A4 I'd opt for some blended version of wide online engagement like this & f2f in-depth lesson study. (I'd be reading, too.)
if teachers were paid like sports stars...
A4: I'd sit down for coffee with and just chat about life
For the record, we always have the opportunity to choose our own PD. We can always explore our passions. https://t.co/jERJYAIg1c
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
A4: Definitely continuing to attend with my crew. And of course
A4: Can we start Virtual Observations? We Skype into each other's classes during our prep & observe each other teach! Who wants in?
We have an unconference just for our faculty each Oct. They choose & present topics
Perfect PD would be a year shadowing master educators like Ron Clark, Dave Burgess, etc.
where to start? iMovie/PK coding, 2nd-4th grade interactive floor, robots, Google Earth. based discussions
A4) I would choose Genius Hour option in place of PD so each T explores, creates and then presents final learning/project to staff
A4: More on how to differentiate for different populations in high school.
A4 Got to choose pd this year! Looking forward to more next year: , , work on new MA Science standards
Awesome - a very authentic way of teaching.
A4 I long for PD on maker space and flex seating!
A4 (again): Also toys are great for learning. For peeps of all ages.
A4 some type of PD to be an inspiring leader.
A4: I would like to spend time in my peers classrooms for first hand learning from their expertise then debrief together
A4: Ongoing personal PD What kind of tech supports math text input (like using finger on tablet).
I would definitely be down for that idea!
A4: how to facilitate a Twitter Chat... And I'm being serious. It's in my summer todo list. 😉
Thank you for the healthy reminder, Danny. https://t.co/ya1i1J9Sl7
For the record, we always have the opportunity to choose our own PD. We can always explore our passions. https://t.co/jERJYAIg1c
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
I definitely plan to work on more authentic audiences for our projects too! https://t.co/u8bUKS11L4
A3: Student podcasts based on watching daily news. Will share their work out to a broader audience and promote soliciting feedback.
Need to start integrating tech into my discussions and discussions into my tech. Too often Ss feel that tech = play. Indie projects.
A4: I'd choose to create BreakoutEdu with Ts at our school.
A4 Gimme EdCamp any day! Would love PD on iPads, green screens, and
Yes! I am totally fascinated with + want to visit. Did get to visit . What places do U want to visit?
- what do you think of this? great idea?!
Using Lego to share lrng from each content as reflective tool.Lego for no talking collab activity for plot pyramid in ELA.
A4 taking other teachers to Comic Con and attending great panels - civil rights through comics, gender studies in comics, etc
Brandie myself and coordinate and would be happy to give you pointers
My Ss are writing their own Choose Their Own Adventure stories in Google Forms.
Let me know if you find anything good!
How to help families consumed with addiction and mental health concerns. https://t.co/YehbDQtxhO
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
I am in the process with other Ts of LAUNCHing our passion project! Model what we want Ss to do!
A4 How to integrate other content standards, especially ELA, into Science & Math?
Next question is on its way from media guru
a1 to help Ss find their passion, be open to their ideas, let them explore,
A4 I want to learn Google and other ways to integrate technology into science, want 2 accelerate the learning
A4: It will be on growth mindset - both teachers and Ss will benefit https://t.co/4n2FQIqLiS
For the record, we always have the opportunity to choose our own PD. We can always explore our passions. https://t.co/jERJYAIg1c
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
A3 Dove into inspired lessons through digital learning-working on embedding it more consistently in 22 classrooms next yr
were the trading cards about people in the battles, or the battles themselves?
A4: I DO choose-Twitter chats, f2f collaboration, reading published books, MET...it's just on my time, but worth it
I would LOVE to do that! Need admin buy in! Working on it
A4: augmented reality! It looks so engaging and I would love to use it especially for science.
Once you know how to schedule Tweets in Tweetdeck and have a topic, you're ready to go.
A4) Our district did it's first and I loved it! Hope we can do more like it again!
A4: I've learned a ton from edubloggers, YouTube and Twitter. Bite sized PD.
A4 PD that furthers teaching philosophy & Ss learning https://t.co/xRRwKx9imK
Q4 We know the importance of student choice, if you could choose your own PD, What would you choose?
I need to do this next year. Such a fun idea.
I want Legos. No, i NEED Legos.
A4: Dream PD: How can you keep up with grading AND develop creative, engaging, tech savvy authentic assessments?
One of my best PD experiences was going through Mental Health First Aid training. Great resource!
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
A4 anything I haven't already seen that is
relevant to my grade level, school level.
this is a cool idea - we make Artist Trading Cards & can share a few
Interesting idea https://t.co/CsT6Hdmnol
A4: Can we start Virtual Observations? We Skype into each other's classes during our prep & observe each other teach! Who wants in?
A4: My goal for this year is for all my teachers to be on Twitter. So many opportunities for individualized PD!
There are no silly questions here!! https://t.co/7sFDi80XEy
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
A4 Anyone ever been to nErDCamp? It looks amazing.
A4: My ideal PD would be to discuss over beers with & Joe Bower
add to that and ! https://t.co/RerMJ0uSAz
Perfect PD would be a year shadowing master educators like Ron Clark, Dave Burgess, etc.
A5 I won't back down - Tom Petty
A4 I'd take a week to visit as many Ts as I could in their classrooms.
A5) I'm claiming "Weird science"
I tried it and totally gave up. And it's so cool! I'm going to need a boost + try again
Not sure, but I am in process of creating a "decades" themed unit using the music that was created! Suggestions please! Thoughts!
A5 Livin' on a Prayer bc I was a young teacher who was trying to keep up in the 80s
I have been blessed with both. You will love it! Still using and collaborating!
Definitely! AR + science is amazing. So many cool tools to pull in.
A4 I would LOVE to bring his PD to r district just to see it live again & just to see the faces on my colleagues watching
Shouldn't be too hard. Granted, you need to think abstractly. Ask your librarian for ideas. Hope he/she can help.
A4 I'm going to edcampldrMA hoping to make connections, maybe lead into position in MA
"Faithfully" by Journey (with ) https://t.co/irgEttQMoI
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
A4 I choose Twitter chats conf like & reading grt bks. Meetups
I need to slow down and master what I have. Ok, My Ss need me to let them play.
Ahhhhh ... Well played, Stephanie. :)
A5: Not sure if 80s, but Eye of the Tiger --"You must fight just to keep them alive!"
One of my favorite-Global Read Aloud via . Ss created a Movie Trailer of classrooms connecting. https://t.co/15RDqng2e4
once you try for PD you'll never go back! It is so important to connect with Ts and experts
2nd grade teacher from NJ a little late to the party tonight!
He kicked off last June & made a huge impact on many Ts & ignited passion for teaching in all
A4 and that uses Google docs or similar to record teacher thoughts not butcher paper that we "gallery walk"!
A5: Don't Stop Believing... Journey!
A5: Don't Stop Believin' ... good luck saying it without singing it in you head! :)
A5: "Don't you forget about me." Simple Minds
There's no stopping us now . Don't remember if this is 70s.80s, or 90s
so glad to have you here!
80s
thinking back to college days, drawing a blank
A5: "The Prisoner" by "I am not a number... I AM A FREE MAN!"
A5 That's tough! Might have to listen to all my 80s music to figure that out. Can I have a soundtrack???
A5: that What a Feeling song from Flashdance. Take your passion and make it happen...even if it intimates the heck out of adults. 👍🏽💃🏻
the soundtrack to Footloose
A5: Oh goodness... There's so many! Girls Just Want to have Fun!
A5) Don't Stop Believin' and fun question !
Mozart was the best 80's artist on the scene!
Hmm 1980s... *scratches head* I was three! :)
A4: I'd choose to collaborate in person w/TLAP & crews. It'd be awesome to meet & work in person
Thanks, Nili! I would love to do that!!
my district is offering demo classes this year!
Depends. How much can you catch? A gigaflop?
I now officially feel old!!
A5) Don't Stop Believing—never give up on best practice, kids, community, growth...
Thank you!! That was fun! Missing you guys this year!
A5: If I remembered the 80s (jk) Every Breath You Take bc I am accused of "stalking" student learning moments https://t.co/zr4H9uFi3V
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
Ryan you read my mind! Wouldn't this be awesome!
Don't worry- my class makes sure I feel old every day too!
A5 With a fist up walking across the footballs field my 80s teaching song is 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' https://t.co/3R4HjFtUPE
Me, too! For example, love "Can't Truss It" for the Middle Passage...and many more!
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
Livin' on a Prayer .. take my hand and we'll make it I swear. https://t.co/65bm7iW228
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
Soldier of the Light by David Baroni
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
A5: Tubthumping Chumbawamba?
A5: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, I believe school should be fun for all involved.
A5 Hot for Teacher by Van Halen...JUST KIDDING. Seriously, too hard to choose one!
Yes. I didn't like the 80s music then. Later, I liked them until this past summer. 6 weeks of listening nonstop in Peru.
exactly what I thought! I was two!
I'm gonna make an 80s music soundtrack that inspires my teaching... 😂
In some circles!! And I feel like I'm fighting and disrupting "the establishment"
Tell me more about your twitter handle!
and this is why we are friends one my fav movies and songs of all time!
A5 I won't back down by Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers. Played it for my students. 1989
A6: My students are best motivated by friendly competition or seeing their own improvements over time.
A5 first thought - don't stop believin!!!
A6: choice, being able to work together; I teach 1st gr Ss
you must share it!! would dig this!
A6) Judging from the success and love of Genius Hour, I must say Ss are motivated by the opp. to explore their own interests!
A6 Personal interest, curiosity, and authentic purpose drive my kiddos!
Alice and me...Wow! That would be an awesome day, Ryan!! Thanks!
Q6 https://t.co/PdLRXqFMbe
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
Agreed 100%! I learn so much from watching other teachers teach! https://t.co/yBZXkU1TzJ
Perfect PD would be a year shadowing master educators like Ron Clark, Dave Burgess, etc.
A6:It seems Ss are motivated by their interests & passions. When we find ways to tap in to those or help them develop new ones, we win
A6: The best motivation I've ever seen is the desire to outdo the kid sitting next to him or her.
A6: When Ss design the competitions and awards in class. I default to them.
A6 My Ss work when it is relevant to their world and also because they know I believe in them https://t.co/pLNm3G6nUy
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A2 The little things Ss tell you about in those more relaxed moments throughout the day- hobbies, families, weekend stories and jokes
Took too long to think of a song, now im@behind! Retweet q6 please?? 😁
A6 Learning. Discovering, Experiencing history through . Conversing? Student centered discussions.
A6 when they know I'm enthusiastic ab lesson or care deeply ab it. They work hard for people they care ab!
A6: Having a great relationship with my kiddos I firmly believe is an awesome motivator!
Technology - They will do anything to use a computer - very engaged
I noticed that w/2 Ss in particular this yr. Collaborative competition making both better, not 1 superseding other.
A5: Time Stand Still by Rush
The Q about 80's music has started a good natured contest about who is the foremost expert on 80s music or
Q6 https://t.co/PdLRXqFMbe
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A5: She blinded me with science
our potential expelled sts ... Positive relationships & a willingness for us to believe in them & listened https://t.co/rCTRxy2YwB
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A5 great question! Hard to pick 1, like movies w/ today breakfast club don't you forget about me
A6: Showcasing their work & giving them opportunities to be "The Star". Learning to create special opp. for all Ss -even quiet ones.
A6: This is the sweet science of motivation - no two respond in kind. But, one commonality is seeing progress toward a goal
Yes! I can see this perfectly!
Separate note, I tell my students each week that I'm giving them a musication when I intro them to a new 80's song every week.
"Don't just teach a lesson. Create an experience" thank you Burgess
A6 Creative, caring, smart teachers who know how to engage them motivate our students
Design challenges! The process of failing fwd is like solving a mystery w/ completely unpredictable outcomes! https://t.co/7FRa46TUCr
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A5 Pink Floyd's The Wall! Played as intro when directed Up the Down Staircase
A6: Genuine verbal & written feedback from peers & Ts, chance 2 read writing to front office/other teachers. https://t.co/Pnb0L2jsOL
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A6: must offer choice and be relatable to Ss-
"Don't You Forget About Me" cause every educator needs to remember the timeless truths of The Breakfast Club. https://t.co/WQM5GvBrAm
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
A6 Exploring interests/ideas in choice-based projects; make things because ur interested, not for me or grade https://t.co/TW9iofDeda
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A6: I teach all boys---food of any sort
Oh it's AMAZING! My kids lived for it each week.
A6: My students are motivated by many different things, it is like a puzzle to solve!
Excited to add you to my PLN!!
They aren't on Twitter....so, no. 😉 But think of all the Ss whose lives are better because we have them?
They aren't on Twitter....so, no. 😉 But think of all the Ss whose lives are better because we have them?
Such awesome staff!
https://t.co/dBMOmiAwEM
A6 Creative, caring, smart teachers who know how to engage them motivate our students
A6: My students like competing against me. Fun stuff, of course. Yeah, I "let" them win sometimes.
A6: Similar to what motivates me: wasting their time, homemade cupcakes, celebrating successes, not being fake https://t.co/omI2V5pDsd
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
lol- just said almost the same thing Ts think alike
A6) Ss seeing evidence of their growth is highly motivating along with the new knowledge their wonders bring.
A6: Relevance, creation, empowerment, wonder, curiosity, proving something is possible, enjoyment, passion
Ha! I do this with Motown music!
A6 Outdoor learning has been a biggie!
Amazing how high you can place the bar when they know they'll be in the spotlight in front of an unfamiliar crowd too.
A6 Ss hearing their names called over the speaker for finishing a class or being recognized by one of their peers or teachers.
IT IS ME!! 😉 https://t.co/fy2big1IeQ
The Q about 80's music has started a good natured contest about who is the foremost expert on 80s music or
I can see clearly now ....
A6 learning something they know they will use later motivates Ss. Even if it's how to make a killer slideshow for a party
A6: choice, care, my energy, making material/skills/content accessible, paying attention to them, and motivates Ss
Q7 is coming up soon from
That's the best ... Finding motivation for individual students based on their personalities! https://t.co/NCW7FRYlxs
A6: My students are motivated by many different things, it is like a puzzle to solve!
I'm surprised at how much my 2nd graders enjoy research and presentations https://t.co/NbLsX7Tb0P
A6 Learning. Discovering, Experiencing history through . Conversing? Student centered discussions.
Candy does still seem to be a motivator
A6: The desire to improve and push themselves to new limits.
A6 I truly believe students are motivated when they know their teachers care about them and listen to their ideas & share in learning
A6 Or schadenfreude stories about my family!
The best motivator is success. Great teachers figure out little ways for students to be successful. https://t.co/B3OstRdv1p
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
80's music is now playing at the table... any requests?
Instructional rounds are powerful ways to learn from each other
A5 How about "Once in a Lifetime" by
The Talking Heads? Every day happens only once. https://t.co/0vhEzf6Brd
Q5 this Q is silly!!
"What song from the 80s inspires your teaching?"
😉
There's so many great resources. don't be afraid to just let them go. I was amazed at what they came up with.
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
How about competing against themselves in something like Ghost Kahoot
sometimes I wish I could claim letting my Ss win. They're often just better! 😂
Q6 Having success doing something new. A real thing, not a worksheet. Like using Google draw to show fractions & decimal equivalents
"Can I do this outside?" is the first thing I asked this year whilst planning for geometry. Real talk.
A6 My students have many motivations but they're all motivated by fun & self-directed expression! https://t.co/v3t6owzCQr
Do the ends justify the means?
A6: my Ss telling me they made their learning great and a difference and want to do the same to others. https://t.co/9c3JvV9Mjo
Girls Just Want to Have Fun?
A7 Life-changing experience
A6 Making differences, changing worlds. Those motivate learners of all ages.
A7 Now's the time. https://t.co/9j5eP3Y2ns
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
A6 Ss like opps to choose, be involved,explore, proud to share their work, & prizes nvr hurt
A6 A challenge, a "you're the first Ss to try this EVER" a chance to share their thoughts & the knowledge that they can make an impact
A6: getting a chance to use tweet what they learned in class or sharing their Artwork digital portfolios.
A7: Career altering expedition.
Last year, my PK Ss researched transportation and presented in front of camera - iMovie.
Q7 life changing connections
Kids love to learn. Even during MS book fairs, Ss always look through/share the facts-related books (Guinness)
A7: Life Changing Relationships and all of our PLN
Yes they do. *Sandy waits for Quinn's snarky retort (or should I say re-"tart"?)
Awesome PD opportunities! (Can that count? 😋) https://t.co/SYfv9TEuwF
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
A6: Motivation happens when we're in situations where we feel like we can be successful
A7 Bite-sized brilliance!
Are you after my education heart?!?! I love untraditional writing prompts. So real, man. So engaging, too.
When you solve it, please let your specialists know how to solve it too.
A6 Knuckle bumps, high fives, and hugs. https://t.co/RgR2uMWnm6
Q6:
The most sought after rewards don't always tie to grades or getting stuff (per ). What motivates your Ss?
A7: Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!
collaboration across the nation
A7)What's stopping you?!!
Yep - comics and hip hop!
They compete against themselves as well. They just really seem to like trying to beat me.
A7 What'reyou waiting for?
That's 3 words.
Great reading spot for !!!
Too many teachers are giving answers to students who don't have the questions. The best teachers cultivate curiosity!
A7 Constant learning here!
A7: 24/7 inspiration & answers
A7.1 What's stopping you? A7.2 & 7.3 Here's a dollar! or Buy you coffee! :)
A7: Collaboration across the nation!
"Changed my life!"....My teammate and principal just opened an account in the last 24 hours. Yippee https://t.co/cbMd6jUbpg
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. :-)
A7 Find-your-tribe! It'll take you from being in a rut to putting you back on your game.
yesssss! And Ts knowing their name and how to spell it.
A6: On Fridays I usually play Happy by Pharrell but Ss use a ticket to play one of their songs for our Friday song
That is exactly what your legacy is going to be! Great choice!
Q7 career changing decision
A7: FOUND MY TRIBE 👏🏽🎉💃🏻🙌🏽😃❤️
A5: working on getting my first teaching job, so Under Pressure by Queen
I'm always amazed at how many students need to be retaught how to ask questions by fifth grade. Bring back curiosity!
I like how you turned the responsibility. Great teaching!
A 7. I can do it in two...life changing!
A6: my students are motivated when they see their growth and they've met their personal goals & receiving specific positive feedback
Q6 I think Ss are most motivated when they know you are trying to create experiences that align with their personalities and interests
BEST answer of the night!
A6 A challenge, a "you're the first to try this in our school" a chance to share, & knowing they can make an impact=this motivates Ss
A7) Smartest People Tweet
My head is spinning from this amazing-ness! Great Q & A all around!
"Twitter inspires awesomeness!" https://t.co/fzgAi6nkTy
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
prepping our presentation & you'd be proud &
A7: way to unwind... ( it's how I end my day 😉)
A7: Positive Teachers' Lounge https://t.co/Xgast1un4R
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
A7: Connections, News, Fun
It is life changing. I'm so motivated to get back in class and do what's best for kids!
Debbie!!! You are in your first chat!! And...it is "live"!!!! Hi!
A7: When you build a relationship with Ss you become motivated by each other- never want to disappoint. https://t.co/NJPBXDPNcG
Whatever you're calling it these days.
A7: Waterfall of inspiration.
I don't know what the question was but I love the answer. 😜
I met my new principal today. Found her new account on T. Started following. Too soon?
A6: students are motivated when they realize their work is for real, not for play!
And is still lurking around... of seeing the discussion. Doubling time with chat
Especially my 80s question. Right, Debbie?? https://t.co/T3bEhmXzPQ
My head is spinning from this amazing-ness! Great Q & A all around!
A6 Most students love relationship building rewards like bring a teacher to recess or lunch with teacher and a friend.
I'm a little slow, but keeping it real with y'all
A7 Inspiration is Everywhere
If students don't have the questions, they're not ready for the answers. Really. Make them think.
You should see HS Ss! Did creativity & curiosity die off in middle school? Working hard on these 2
3 words why you should be on twitter https://t.co/mNhuKW0YWV
I don't know what the question was but I love the answer. 😜
You're doing great! Way to jump right in!
Jumping in here so late but loving the Qs & As!
I feel like you say this every time we chat!
A5: "I've had the time of my life" is that an 80's song? I love my job and have a blast each day!
It's sad! Once they relearn they don't stop! I love it.
Also never too late, arguably. Twitter's light is always on -- for now.
A7: Like minded educators
Final Q is up from in 1 minute!!
A7: Escape- the-Matrix. You can start to think you are the only Teacher like yourself and lose your spark.
she tells me the same thing Stephanie, and I'm RIGHT NEXT TO HER
ooooh! Make sure you read the I in P is for Pirate!
A7: Instant Personalized PD
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
food works for girls and boys! Lol!
A7: Adult learning lounge
still thinking about songs. asked about movies in her workshop. Fun references!
A8: Want to try HyperDocs https://t.co/addNu8nts0
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
For the music I care about...this is easy. All points go to Don Wettrick!
A7: Model lifelong learning.
Love this one too! I've been at the same school for 18 years & the Ss and Ts ROCK!
Don't be afraid! P.S. I just started on Twitter a couple of days ago, and I am very pleased so far!
Q8 https://t.co/jRdLhM4qS0
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Yes, but she only has 70 followers and isn't following much more than that.
It's true! "It's like walking into the a positive Ts' lounge where everyone wants what's best for kids & you to succeed"
A8: I've digitized my lessons for speed and creativity. I offer the basics and allow students to expand via their own creativity.
love their new features with Wordles https://t.co/gAvTANWcPH
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Find your tech's superpowers and build experiences around them! https://t.co/G6hXmamDBl
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
A7 Powerful, meaningful PLN https://t.co/xqMbET0dol
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
A8: we R 1:1 so we do a lot of S creating something to demonstrate learning, lots of games, ability to lookup & deepen discussion
A8 watching Twitter feed during events like Ferguson. Talk about questions and discussion
I don't know if that makes me feel more or less special now...
A8 Allow Ss to use tech to create and share what they've learned.
A8: Love taking virtual field trips all over the world with Google Earth.
A8 Sharing student journey with the real world
A8 Provide some guidelines and learn with and from the kids. Kids need to see us as learners, too. https://t.co/WGo3UHbxYM
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Movies were easy. Sixteen Candles, The Wedding Date and The Notebook. Sense a theme w/me?
A8: finding ways to intigrate geography into more lessons (I plan to incorporate GIS into my classes)
Q8: Ss use tech to collaborate, and create (video, animation, sound, app) to provide evidence of their learning.
A8 creation by students is key. Ts open the door to possibility, Ss go from there
A8) Use tech as extension of creativity & application of concepts; provide authentic & shared experiences. https://t.co/wWoVqidAu0
A8 our English teachers use it to do true collaboration with students on all papers.
A8 Use tech to connect by publishing, collaborating, thinking, discussing, questioning, creating.
A8: Tech is a tool used to create, not a teacher. We need to expose Ss to all forms of tech (not just computers) and let them create.
A8 Ss created art work to promote environmental awareness, put in adobe voice, then shared on FB https://t.co/RxPFwWPrlb
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Any time you want! 😍 https://t.co/vuGvDRJD9t
It's true! "It's like walking into the a positive Ts' lounge where everyone wants what's best for kids & you to succeed"
A8: Tech helps Ss create things that weren't possible before, visit places they couldn't go & make the world closer & more personal
A8: SAMR Model, baby! And I like for kids to focus on their own creativity to get as deep as they can go. https://t.co/p7rHFFf1pN
A8: We use for Twitter-style chats! I post Q and Ss A... or even better they can ask the Qs!
THIS is amazing. Pair it w/Google Cardboard and students are really there! https://t.co/xXSv4x870d
A8: Love taking virtual field trips all over the world with Google Earth.
A8: Tech allows me to assign projects that are interesting, individualized & should never look alike again.
A8) By using tech to engage students with an authentic global audience.
A8: we don't have much at our school but do love using iPads and crome books for challenging Ss to "dig deeper"
A8: Play w/ the Ss. Competition, learning, and fun all rolled into one!
A8: Put Ss in the drivers seat with tech it's about the creative process show us what you can make!
my movies were a little darker - not sure I want to explore my theme!
A8) Using a tech as a tool to tinker with, excite and enhance the questions my Ss have
A8 by tapping into the tools...like creating a sentence and then dragging and dropping the text to restate the sentence.
Q8 meet the experts via or exposes kids to learning outside of the classroom
Hey friends! Please welcome to her first chat! Newest member of our DBC PIRATE crew.
Wish you were here, Wendy! Missing my roommate.
Have you used Google Earth Pro? from ?
A8 our English teachers use Google Drive to do true collaboration with students on all their papers.
A8 Online feedback, class website, Twitter, , , ,
My first was live and I felt like a mess. It gets easier and better!
love that the whole thing started with Ss created...
You'll have to tell us later!!
Yes! Use tech for S creation, not always consumption. https://t.co/Jk6ij0Mmfj
A8: Tech is a tool used to create, not a teacher. We need to expose Ss to all forms of tech (not just computers) and let them create.
Happy to meet you today! Welcome to Twitter chats
A8; Global connection of students w/ tools like
Transformation, specifically Positioning & Reframing b/c I wrote more Notes To Self there
But isn't that what we do with pencils? :)
A8: Equipping Ss with the info necessary to be able to select their own tools that meet their needs and showcase their learning.
Presentation + Transformation = Revelation
Thank you for sharing your passion!!!
A8: Use tech to expand learning opportunities and give Ss a chance to pursue their passions and present in a format that excites them.
Hmmmm. Will keep you posted!
A8 or creating a 100 grid in Google draw, then resizing one hundredth square into a tenth by dragging the corner.
A8:We designed a mini-golf course using geometry concepts some used google draw & transferred work into to print 3-D design
A8 Let Ss teach peers & Ts using tech &/or about tech; foster responsible tech use because it's here to stay https://t.co/O1kuuCrFbH
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Wow! That sketch was from last summer ... Or the summer before! Thanks for the reminder!
No. I'm going to have to check it out. Thank You!
A8. Create movies, tell stories, go work together to solve problems. Share the solutions.
A8: Tech makes it possible to work towards personalizing classroom experiences to meet individual students' learning needs
Thanks for an awesome chat ... Shall be back next week heading over to
Well this sounds fantastic. https://t.co/GyFqpVmJqm
A8:We designed a mini-golf course using geometry concepts some used google draw & transferred work into to print 3-D design
A8 Decided last yr to pay attention to why we crave tech & found Ss are SO similar-we all crave connection-LOVE to create chats for Ss
I so want to implement BYOD to encourage their passions. Hope my admin supports this move.
A8 or having students use Google Maps to find the actual locations of the California Missons and Mark them on the maps. Then notes.
As always...enjoyed learning and sharing!
A7 Used iCivics for the first time this yr. while teaching about Constitution.Ss really liked it some used in free time.
A8 Google Docs & Slides for collaboration, Ss creating own Kahoots, class Twitter for sharing & asking, Movenote,
Tech allows students to become active, independent learners. Active learners are always more engaged. https://t.co/bRRErWwFBZ
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
And that's differentiation and that's RtI and that's what it's all about.
Pam, so fun to work with you today. And your student assistants are awesome!
A8: Begin with the lesson, then choose tools to enhance, but don't leave out the human experience/interaction https://t.co/ixuUGNvfkc
Q8: How do you utilize tech to truly transform your lessons, and not just make digital worksheets?
Totally agree. People I follow or chats I enter all have goal of helping educators better educate students. https://t.co/8wMJdH9J1O
A7: Positive Teachers' Lounge https://t.co/Xgast1un4R
Q7) What 3-word-message would you use to convince non-users to get on the Twitter?
By the way, crew, if your chat sails remain full, consider carrying that momentum into in a few minutes.
Still not a fan of BYOD in our district. Premise is awesome! S still text/fcbk/snapchat during class.
A8: Collaboration but need to get my Ss to collaborate w/experts outside school walls.
A8: Tech must be the ends not just the means. Use tech for creation - this gives ownership of learning where it belongs..with the Ss
Thanks and and everyone at . Sounds like a fun place to be! Great chat!
Great chat crew! Pirates are the best! Loved the collaborative questions😊
that's a good one! Maybe next week....
This hour has just flown by!! Thank you all so much for joining tonight. Always a pleasure to spend time with this crew!!
glad to have met everybody gotta go Basketball Game is on. Bye from Fresno Ca. Keep in touch I'll do same.
Thanks to all of the crew at tonight who took over the wheel and sailed this ship on an awesome adventure. Have fun tomorrow
