#scitlap Archive
Wednesday August 10, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
#scitlap
Christopher, 6 days!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Welcome pirate gang! Glad you are at
#scitlap
tonight & if not--
#hustle
#turnoftheolympics
#schoolsstarting
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Welcome to
#scitlap
! Introduce yourself! How long until you get to meet your new pirates for the yr? (or maybe you've already met them!)
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Meggan-2 days until most teacher & I think 11 until kids!
#excited
#busy
#byebyesummer
#scitlap
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:02 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@daleyscience
I put it in my budget and it wasn't cut. If I explain anything in terms of safety it helps.
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi,
#scitlap
! Hannah Powell, 5th grade Math & Science teacher from NC! School starts for us August 29th! Can't wait to meet my new pirates!
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Hi. I'm Kristin from MA, teaching 7th grade sci. Balancing
#scitlap
and
#KidsDeserveIt
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Scott in upstate NY. Teaching 8th phys sci and some grade 9 bio. this year.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
Glad you are here tonight! You've still got a couple of weeks!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:05 PM EDT
I have until Aug 30 to meet my new pirates.
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pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Don't see my new pirates till after labor day. Small school so I already know many of them.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1: If you could sum up your goals for the year in a
#hashtag
(or maybe 2), what would they be?
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Hi pirates. Olympics are on, but i miss my crew.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@BroCstart
Soon!! That's awesome!
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HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Howard from NorCal. Moving down a grade to teach 5th then 6th in Math Sci block. Full inclusion campus.
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
#scitlap
one hashtag:
#InnovatorsMindset
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
I'm excited, lots of great changes coming!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
A1
#lesstalkmoreaction
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:07 PM EDT
My goals for this year are lofty!
#PBL
&
#flexibleseating
! All because
#KidsDeserveIt
!
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
same for me, my pirates are joining the day after labor day.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:08 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Great you can be here tonight! When do you start?
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
@DNorbs17
#scitlap
Chat is happening now.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: It isn't a
#hashtag
but I am driven by the quote....
#scitlap
https://t.co/xg4pF0b18L
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Goals for the school year
#engagement
#experiences
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Love this. Great quote!
#scitlap
https://t.co/9HVSJ92mt0
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: It isn't a
#hashtag
but I am driven by the quote....
#scitlap
https://t.co/xg4pF0b18L
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Q2: Who name (or give description) are going to drag on the pirate boat with you this year. What’s your strategy?
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sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:11 PM EDT
Goals for the year: purposeful teaching, good hooks, and
#geniushour
#scitlap
EduGladiators
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
❓ Want to lead like
#EduGladiators
then join us Aug 13 - Empowerment Leadership
#psychat
#ptchat
#sblchat
#scitlap
https://t.co/q14zc4gsig
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
#scitlap
a2 math T-- by co-teaching 8th gr. religion. Lots of flipped lsns, PBL, & hyperdocs. Informal mentoring
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: I kind of feel like it's an "all aboard" kinda year! Hoping to collaborate with staff, and encourage pirate behaviors in my Ss!
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@sbosch_spps
Yeah! I'm thinking genius hour will start 2nd quarter for grade 8, spring sem. for 6 & 7
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2 I certainly got my team wet last year, but this year I'll drag them on the ship.
#scitlap
:)
cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Late! I blame the Olympics. Christi in SC
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sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A2: Workshop week I'm teaching a session on twitter for science teachers
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@sbosch_spps
nice! I'm teaching tomorrow on
#NGSS
at another school as part of their PD. super nervous!!
#scitlap
cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A2: hoping the sci team joins me
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pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2 Going to drag my student teacher on board. He has no choice in the matter.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@sbosch_spps
awesome! encourage them to join us!
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@BroCstart
Wonderful! They will appreciate you.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@cjcrawcooper
@sbosch_spps
Thanks! I'm ready, except for post-session eval, but first time doing a paid gig :-)
#scitlap
tiffyleighb
Aug 10 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@raiford1
#scitlap
chat is happening now
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Q3:T are good at building community early in the yr. What’s something new to maintain/build this feeling after the 1st weeks?
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: I have a new T who I am hoping to get to participate in
#scitlap
& maybe even host by the end of the yr!
tiffyleighb
Aug 10 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: our leadership team is diving in first
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
#scitlap
a3 do intro-videos together to kick off the year on SMART goals, level mtgs that are biased toward action
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: My campus had each T write themselves a letter in May & mailed it to us last week. Was powerful. We did it 1x earlier in the yr
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3 The age old answer of all teachers. TIME. Make it, steal it, get it any way you can. Think outside the box.
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ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A3: I'm excited to use some of
#Miss5thwhiteboard
writing prompts this year! I think these will be GREAT for classroom community.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Thats a phenomenal idea! Cool.
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
A3: I am starting Parent Teacher Home Visits this year. Im excited to keep strong relationships.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@daleyscience
What do you do w/ the time that adds to the sense of community?
#scitlap
MathDenisNJ
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Join me tonight at 9:30 PM EST for
#MakeItReal
Chat. Roll in right after
#KidsDeserveIt
and
#SciTLAP
https://t.co/kCP3WFbAcR
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Sorry I'm late, Nathan Rockow 6th grade physical science Faribault Minnesota
#scitlap
massignmenthelp
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
9 Tips for starting graduate school
https://t.co/Dxw4Xbf1DA
#ptchat
#sblchat
#scitlap
#shelfietalk
#udlchat
#hybrEdtech
#BOOSTchat
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@BroCstart
I really liked the one we did from beg of yr to middle of Feb or so. Held me accountable to myself!
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: I also think the
#flexibleseating
options will give Ss more choice in their day, which is bound to strengthen community!
#scitlap
cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
A3: one year we took turns making Friday breakfast in the T lounge. Need to start again
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:20 PM EDT
@boundaryH2O
Whenever you join we are glad to have you!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
I was thinking of this for Ts. Anytime we can connect, share, vent, build ideas makes us stronger.
#scitlap
https://t.co/bfJlcBdYJX
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@daleyscience
What do you do w/ the time that adds to the sense of community?
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@cjcrawcooper
I was at a small elem campus for a couple of yrs that did this on payday. It was fun!
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:21 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
I'm trying this too. Each group has a home work station, but once we get going, are free to move (except for labs)
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@BroCstart
I'm doing something similar. Start with a "home base," and then after the whole-group mini-lesson, they get to choose.
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
Kathy, hope you will still have me even though I'm late
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
I'm not the only one crazy enough to try this?! Huzzah. I love being a pirate.
#scitlap
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3 Does taking my teaching team to a brewery for tour and tastings count as building community?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I'm committing to trying a lot of team & class building using
#kaganchat
strategies.
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@BroCstart
We "aaarrrgh" in this together! It's going to be a learning curve, for sure!
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Q4: Our ship flies a pirate flag & we like to be different. What’s a “rule” that you plan to break this year? Why?
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@KRScienceLady
Pirates are never late, they show up right when they mean to... wait thats wizards. same idea.
#scitlap
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A3:Last year used Google form surveys throughout the year to judge what students were enjoying and what they wanted to learn about.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
Double yes! One of my favorite years we did a canoeing trip in addition to happy hours.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
@boundaryH2O
I dabbled with surveys. Need to do more. Starting w/ "I wish my T knew..."
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: The "rule" I'm breaking is the one that says Ss should be quiet and still while they learn. Excuse the mess and noise!
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
a4
#scitlap
Who needs desks? Who needs textbooks?
#KidsDeserveIt
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I broke that rule a long time ago.
#neverquiet
#scitlap
https://t.co/o4lYTKYUDm
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: The "rule" I'm breaking is the one that says Ss should be quiet and still while they learn. Excuse the mess and noise!
#scitlap
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A4 Eating in class. Break that rule all the time.
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:24 PM EDT
I'm a firm believer in Responsive Classroom for building community
#scitlap
https://t.co/PGpYZkdyn1
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: I'm committing to trying a lot of team & class building using
#kaganchat
strategies.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@daleyscience
same. My neighbor T (who is of the quiet mentality) grudgingly accepts my volume. Most days.
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
My teammate has been sharing some
#Kagan
structures with me. I'm excited to use them with Ss!
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4: My guiding "rule" is...is it good for my kids? Yes? Then I'll break all kinds of rules for them. They are my job!
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Learning is messy and noisy, no need to make excuses!
#scitlap
https://t.co/YHrevja1SP
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A4: The "rule" I'm breaking is the one that says Ss should be quiet and still while they learn. Excuse the mess and noise!
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
I had sorta done a few but went to 4 day training this summer & I think I drank the koolaid.
#scitlap
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@BroCstart
The surveys lead to some great class discussion and helped us design the class together. Students had more say.
#scitlap
tiffyleighb
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: NO MORE "bc it's the way it's always been done" or halfhearted. Dive in, be purposeful, be passionate & driven
#KidsDeserveIt
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A3 Rules, smchmuls....be respectful, that's the only one I am a stickler for. Other than that, always willing to take risks.
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
I did some Kagan stuff earlier in my career
#scitlap
Is there any free stuff available?
https://t.co/bfFYcVdHTU
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:26 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
I had sorta done a few but went to 4 day training this summer & I think I drank the koolaid.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@ohwowmrspowell
Try to get your hands on this book.
#scitlap
https://t.co/1mda3kibLC
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Q5:I have new Ts at my campus & I want to give them advice from the best...What would you say? (I’ll share the graphic when done)
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
Exactly!
#scitlap
https://t.co/nViwj7geD8
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A4: My guiding "rule" is...is it good for my kids? Yes? Then I'll break all kinds of rules for them. They are my job!
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
I will definitely look into this! Thanks for the tip!
#scitlap
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
4:I plan on having my students express their learning in a variety of digital media formats. Also going to toy with Twitter.
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5: I recommend all new Ts read this! GREAT advice!
https://t.co/nhlSMmzR5z
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
a5
#scitlap
Fail fast and fail forward! Be fearless (on the outside, at least!)
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Couldn't agree more! Brilliant.
#scitlap
. If that's the only reason, time to move on.
https://t.co/PBTjrgAwGV
tiffyleighb
Aug 10 @ 9:27 PM EDT
A4: NO MORE "bc it's the way it's always been done" or halfhearted. Dive in, be purposeful, be passionate & driven
#KidsDeserveIt
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:30 PM EDT
A5 Spend time building relationships, curriculum will f ollow. W/O relationships, no science learning will happen
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A5: Help new teachers understand there are many ways to be a good teacher.
#scitlap
not one way
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:31 PM EDT
@tiffyleighb
We decided to eliminate semester exams today!Why did we have them?...because we always had...but they didn't serve us.
#scitlap
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5: Don't be afraid to have fun and integrate as much technology into your classroom to meet your students in their world.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
Check out my new
@PixTeller
design! ::
https://t.co/ZBRD7jgvID
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
@KRScienceLady
@Partain_Science
What is Kagan?
#scitlap
pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A5 Focus on the relationships and fostering a culture of caring and learning.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Think-Pair-Share is a Kagen structure. ways to organize interactions and work w ss.
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:33 PM EDT
I used to have a lot of his stuff but ..
#scitlap
https://t.co/T65w2w3buc
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@KRScienceLady
They are pretty protective of their copyrights but they do have a
#kaganchat
the last Tues (?) of the month
@KaganOnline
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@daleyscience
A series of structures for cooperative learning! Great for team building and community, too!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@BroCstart
Thank you.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
@daleyscience
@KRScienceLady
It's a type of coop learn strategies that really emphasize ind accountability & teamwk & easy to use
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
As I said...
#scitlap
https://t.co/To9P7v2hUH
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Q6: Ideas or processes that aren’t being effective get to walk the plank. What's something that you plan to abandon this year? Why?
#scitlap
tiffyleighb
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
Set destination: know starting point, work 2 stay on route, reroute if needed, celebrate when U arrive. Repeat.
#scitlap
thx 2
@burgessdave
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A5 Get out of your bubble, visit other classrooms, find a place that makes you happy and excited on the Twitter....like
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
a6
#scitlap
assigned seats. ss have home work areas to begin class at, then can move where need to.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
No sweat! Baking is a high priority (or maybe just eating). Hope you will join us next time!
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A6: I plan to abandon the mindset that I as teach am the only one who can make decisions about our classroom. Kids deserve a voice!
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A6: we are rethinking how we implement our chromebook program b/c we felt it could be more effective
#scitlap
Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:37 PM EDT
James from
@wcsdistrict
joining late. Putting the little one to bed. How is everyone?
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@HowardKiyuna
just be sure to bring some cookies for the whole crew!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A6 This will be hard for me b/c I am obsessed with designing worksheets. Less Worksheets!!
#scitlap
SciTeach7Davis
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
Missing my
#scitlap
crew as I'm helping my teen analyze John Milton poetry!!!
#help
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@Mr_Canterbury
Good to see you again, James.
#scitlap
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
I got advice to teach what i was interested in. No 1 covers it all & it's all covered in detail in HS. Any unofficial thoughts...
#scitlap
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A6: I will not be arranging my room in rows. Doesn't create an environemnt of collaboration and 21st century learning
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:38 PM EDT
@Mr_Canterbury
@wcsdistrict
Jump on in! Glad to have you!
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@daleyscience
could worksheets be re-imagined to give ss more voice and choice? could they make them?
#scitlap
teach w your strenghts
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
HAH! Touché!!
#scitlap
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
I like your style and your advice!
#scitlap
https://t.co/U24QWwpbXQ
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:39 PM EDT
@daleyscience
could worksheets be re-imagined to give ss more voice and choice? could they make them?
#scitlap
teach w your strenghts
Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A6: getting rid of a unit that was too small to stand on its own. Merging it with more content to make it relevant.
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Glad someone else liked this! I was cracking up as I made it. :-D
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Q7: Pirates want to see the world. What are your ideas to help your Ss have opportunities to see and be part of the wider world?
#scitlap
StrahanScience
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
Late to the party!
#parentingproblems
what did I miss?
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6:IMO Ts need to be more ok w/ abandoning what isn't working. We don't get a do-over w/ the Ss we have now! Next yr they're gone
#scitlap
ohwowmrspowell
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A7: I have learned a lot about
#PBL
and how to bring in people from the community! Excited about that real-world relevance!
#scitlap
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@StrahanScience
Never late. Just in the nick of time.
#scitlap
https://t.co/vHfwYvWFsj
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:34 PM EDT
As I said...
#scitlap
https://t.co/To9P7v2hUH
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
Great idea!
#scitlap
https://t.co/5iwu84dTlG
boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
@daleyscience
Instead of worksheets, I have been having my students have digital debates on Padlet to defend their science conclusions.
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@StrahanScience
Join in!
@HowardKiyuna
is serving cookies! :)
#scitlap
Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:42 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
do what you can for the Ss you have. Dig deep when they let you and always make it revelant to them.
#scitlap
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A7: I want to do a sci
#mysteryskype
.. I think about elements.. Working on this idea
#scitlap
sbosch_spps
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A6: Last year I ditched my desk. I dont know for this year.
#scitlap
KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:43 PM EDT
Very nicely said. So very true! Let's remember "why" we are here
#scitlap
https://t.co/v67c3MkxQc
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A6:IMO Ts need to be more ok w/ abandoning what isn't working. We don't get a do-over w/ the Ss we have now! Next yr they're gone
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AllieBBogart
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
A7: I plan to bring in guest speakers from various STEM professions, Ss see relevance.
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
tell me more about this! Sounds awesome!
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:44 PM EDT
@Mr_Canterbury
@Partain_Science
same here!
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cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7: I use radio lab podcasts science, story, and maybe a moral
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StrahanScience
Aug 10 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A7 I always tell my ss that education can take them anywhere! I try to ignite that spark to show them how to be adventurous.
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boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
A7: My students will use Twitter for science current events this year. Also looking into Skype Chats and Skype Virtual field trips.
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HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Issued CK12 ebook last 2 yrs. Considering giving them a simple almost blank 1& having them fill it? Use it as evidence of learning?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Q8: What’s a resource you’ve discovered this summer (electronic or otherwise)? If you liked it, someone else might as well!
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Tall order! Love the idea of making them the curators.
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@CK12Foundation
is a great resource!
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
LIke this maybe?..Group 1 give clues & other group tries to guess. Fewer clues=more points. Whatcha think?
https://t.co/DfFCKkibit
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:47 PM EDT
A7: Teaching lots of new content this year. I think I'll focus on treading water this go 'round before broadening my horizons.
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
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a8
#HyperDocs
and intentional PBL-- thanks
@BIEpbl
for great resources
Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A8: I saw someone mention
https://t.co/xNegAvEE17
for white/background noise. The leaves are my favorite. Going to try this yr.
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
Nice idea. What gr lvl do your ss learn subatomic particles?
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StrahanScience
Aug 10 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A8 haven't found many resources that were good this summer, so I'm always up for recommendations!
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
cool! How does Skype work in?
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Right, scaffold it up first. Could you give main article, have them curate what they think is importnt, explain why?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
@BroCstart
8th. My Ss did a reg
#mysteryskype
last yr in early Sept.It was hard for them but I was SO proud of them. We all learned
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A8 Thinking of doing a little grant writing for
@breakoutEDU
with
@MrsHagerAtTRJHS
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KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:49 PM EDT
Love it !
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https://t.co/li4aqjyD2o
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Issued CK12 ebook last 2 yrs. Considering giving them a simple almost blank 1& having them fill it? Use it as evidence of learning?
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HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A7: i want to use the PLIX materials
@CK12Foundation
. I had the pleasure of meeting the staff the other month. Incredible place.
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cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
A8:
@PowToon
I had heard of it, but used it for the first time
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@Mr_Canterbury
The group who would be guessing ur element would be via skype. Once they guess then switch-I think. I'm making it up
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@cjcrawcooper
Have used
@PowToon
as a video alt. Some of my shyer ss really shone!
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AllieBBogart
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
A8: love
@TheSTEMAZingPro
,
@NEED_Project
and
@PLTWorg
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boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
EDpuzzle great way to create a short quiz from preexisting youtube video. Can be used for flipped lesson. Also love Quizizz
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Did you all see when
@SciTeach7Davis
tweeted about this?
https://t.co/sO3dixU9Gm
Super cool! I want to incorporate somehow
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KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:51 PM EDT
Done a lot of thinking about professional learning. Loved Art of Coaching, Mathematical Mindsets,
#TWOTW
#KidsDeservelt
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@AllieBBogart
@TheSTEMAZingPro
@NEED_Project
@PLTWorg
Hey! Long time, no see! Glad you are here!
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HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A8: i want to use the PLIX materials
@CK12Foundation
. I had the pleasure of meeting the staff the other month. Incredible place.
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
A8: We just got new textbooks - science Fusion - online resources look plentiful...
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KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
I going to try to video myself using TchChannel app to do some reflective thinking
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:52 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
@CK12Foundation
I've looked at their stuff b4 but haven't used. Need to think about why...
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:53 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
@HowardKiyuna
@CK12Foundation
I've had some trouble figuring out who to assign and track. Does it work w
#gafe
?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q9:The beginning of the yr is filled w/ enthusiasm. What does ur Aug happy self want to remind the T you become in the dark of Feb?
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@Partain_Science
I found navigating CK12 a bit difficult, discouraged me from continuing. Hopefully you have better luck!
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
I am going to make a video of myself for my website for Ps and Ss to get to know me before school starts.
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boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:54 PM EDT
@StrahanScience
Have you read the book Why Don't Students Like School by Daniel Willingham?
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A8: Have you seen this info about global collaboration day? Has lots of possibilities
https://t.co/7hT7QznkoI
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@boundaryH2O
@StrahanScience
YES! I have it, in my classroom, actually. That book was an early influence to rethink edu for me.
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pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A9 "You have the best job eva! Have fun!"
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@Mr_Canterbury
I seem to sort of remember the same thing. Sort of clunky... maybe time to reexamine?
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:55 PM EDT
@boundaryH2O
Its fun when ss pick it up and start reading it. I get funny looks from them.
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
a9
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Take a breath, take ss for a walk, and enjoy the crisp, cold February air!! The world is awesome.
Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A8: Kids notice our inconsistency. Don't start something you don't plan on following through.
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daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9 It might be dirty snow, cooped up February, but the sun is coming and there is precious time left.
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pentaclethra
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
@daleyscience
I was thinking the past few days of doing the same thing! Trying to think of the format...
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cjcrawcooper
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9: You learn as much from S in Feb as you did in Aug
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boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A9: Relax and enjoy the ride!
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AllieBBogart
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
A9: Enjoy the learning! Enjoy the kids! Exercise, eat well, stay hydrated. Take some 'me' time too.
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BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
a9 cont. this has been in my T closet for 2 years.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
The two things I told myself last year: 1 Give the very best my teaching skills allow & 2 Celebrate the Ss in my care
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#stillapply
daleyscience
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:57 PM EDT
@pentaclethra
An administrator mentioned it at an edCamp. We were brainstorming ways to change up PT conferences and BTSN.
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boundaryH2O
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@BroCstart
Great idea, I should read them a chapter. I bet it would lead to some good discussion!
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KRScienceLady
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
No way. Take risk . Fail forward, learn and move forward .
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HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:50 PM EDT
@KRScienceLady
Failure risk may be too much?
BroCstart
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
@boundaryH2O
They suddenly realize there is a reason for the madness :-D that I care about them and their learning.
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Mr_Canterbury
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
So happy to announce the return of
#SciEdChat
every third Tuesday at 9. See you then!
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https://t.co/wEbjNoEjQ3
HowardKiyuna
Aug 10 @ 9:58 PM EDT
A9: For us it seems to be march. Plan the fun stuff for then. Maker projects, robotics, stuff that weather can't ruin.
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Partain_Science
- Moderator
Aug 10 @ 9:59 PM EDT
@HowardKiyuna
Funny! March is spring break for us. By then, we can see the light! :)
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