#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 ABCβs for Educators.
Monday August 29, 2016
Glad to catch you for a few!
Welcome to ! Thx for joining us to honor Gene Wilder w/a chat dedicated Wonka! Tell us your name & favorite memory from WW & The CF.
Hi ! Ronessa here from Southern New Jersey! First full day of School Wednesday and I am ready to bring it!
Excited for tonight's chat!
Suzanne, principal from NC.
Good evening friends. Well, my name is Jay, but most people call me....Jay - Jay from NJ, elem. pirate principal
Hi people! Student from SD and I loved the music from WW. So many good memories!
Ben, AP
Fav Wonka quote: "If God had intended us to walk, he wouldn't have invented roller skates."
good evening, - michael from columbus, OH - middle school teacher (math, science, reading) Had nightmares about that boatride!
hey crew! Christopher from KS, MS science
Jessica, 6th grade science teacher from AL!
Good evening fellow Pirates, Tara from Kansas π
Good evening . Denis from NJ. Lifelong Gene Wilder fan and sad to hear this today. Gad to connect him to our learning
That's a great picture! The eyepatch is a nice touch . . .
Hello Mena here in hot Kansas! 5th grade teacher!
Dave from San Diego (but in Montreal!). His walk out, hobbling, suspenseful,..and then the tumble and TA-DA! MASTERFUL stuff!
Hey gang! Matt from Atl, Ga. 8th Gr. US History. Glad to be here y'all! In our third week of school already!
Meagan from Alabaster AL. My favorite was that Curly Wonka mop!
Target loves me...I got them for my whole staff!
Hi ! Lisa, k-6 teacher librarian.1st day of school here in PA. Loved GW & the movie growing up and co-directing the play at my school!
Wendy, pirate prof in MN. The Chocolate River. Yum! ππΌπ
love his wild crazy, hair and laugh!
Used to watch it over my cousin's house all the time! I'm a fan though! Just a classic!
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Laura from CT- I live in the city where Gene resided and will never forget seeing him around town
Kathy stopped reading potential STEM books to join this crew.
Stephanie, technology teacher from St. Louis. Always a fan of the edible wallpaper even if it kinda creeps me out now
Saw that this was totally his idea! Not in the script!
Hi, Stephanie! Thanks for joining in!
Taylor from Michigan. I have a soft spot for the ending.
Loved the dry humor in WW...enjoyable for kids and adults...and adults who are still kids at heart!
I am Jeff...when Wonka says, "wait. stop. don't" in the least enthusiastic way possible...
Ha! Yeah...pretty amazing!
Love celebrating one of the greatest characters of all time.
Super cool!! I bet the set was amazing!
Hey Going to miss tonight - but wanted to drop in - Ben from Chicago area, and love fizzy lifting drinks - and the solution. . .
Love Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory , the whole thing!!
love the sarcasm Wilder has throughout the movie
Decided it was time for my (crazy summer schedule) hiatus to end.
A few votes for the wallpaper!! Hi, Becky!
Jove MS Principal in MO. Nothing better than wilder and Prior in Stir Crazy "we bad"
oh I LOVED Young Frankenstein!! Classic!
Hi ! Melissa from Mississippi here. Instructional Tech for my district and true Willy Wonka fan.
That makes it even better!!
My daughter was in WW this summer love "pure imagination...."πΆπΆπΆ
young frankenstein is still one of my favs!
Amy and I loved when the girl, (Viola??). Blew up like a giant blueberry and the Umpa Lumpas rolled her away. https://t.co/XPctd9OcEa
Welcome to ! Thx for joining us to honor Gene Wilder w/a chat dedicated Wonka! Tell us your name & favorite memory from WW & The CF.
just be sure to say it right!!
Willy would have loved to feature your cake balls!!
Jay, Prinicpal from Merton, WI, checking in to . Favorite WW moment- pushing the only button left in the glass elevator & the bad egg.
such a great book! Play dough activity is still a first day fave w my SS- in HS! :)
Violet! You're turning Violet!
Nili Bartley - MA. Favorite memory from the movie has tobe "I've Got a Golden Ticket" song and dance:) https://t.co/Flok7GlMSf
I see what you did there...and I like it!
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
that's the animated gif on my FB front page right now.
Kari from Texas, looking forward to the chat! K-5 GT specialist
Arrr! I'm Stefanie from Peoria, IL & I teach 2nd. LOVE his small quotes that bring out how his brain works! https://t.co/IoDyXf5ong
Gene Wilder's passion as Wonka made him the PIRATE of candy and sweets!
I'm Mike, a HS Biology teacher from West Port in Ocala, FL
I'm Anne, favorite part is when they go into that freaky tunnel and WW sings that freaky song.
Hi! Miss our tribe! At least some of us are on
A1: The ticket came at the end of a long search for something Charlie cared deeply about. We must inspire that passion for learning
A1: The golden ticket is when the Ss realize they've earned something way better than just a grade, they had an experience in class
A1: In my library, it's when the new books arrive! Or, when an S asks for a book and we have it! https://t.co/BjektRIV5s
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
Happy Monday, ! Mackenzie, 6th math teacher.
Jessica, favorite scene is the burping bubbles! https://t.co/hI0LobvTTC
Welcome to ! Thx for joining us to honor Gene Wilder w/a chat dedicated Wonka! Tell us your name & favorite memory from WW & The CF.
A1) Novel problem solving rather than repetition and worksheets. Student empowerment & Intrinsic motivators
A1 that's what it looked like in my classroom today when I brought in the Chromebooks - they knew something special was happening!
A1: Some golden tickets are when the Ss find out who they are for our Second Cont. Congress. They see THEIR delegate & get excited
There was something so magical about the mystery of the factory...nobody knew what would be inside. Mystery, curiosity, ...powerful!!
Elise Skellie, 6th grade social studies TSGC
oh my gosh - I still quote (and model) that - family thinks I'm nuts!
A1: find Ss passion, what gets them thinking, get to their level and help them see we want to know more about their interests!
A1: Keep the magic alive! Add an element of mystery to lessons, the taboo hook that maybe, just maybe, they shouldn't know this yet!
My cakeballs would have definitely had their own invention room!
a1: the look on my Ss face when the first item in my math dropped was like that. Class was all "I wanna be next!"
Golden ticket for Ss is making them feel they are more than a student...that the teach cares.
A1: Give students a voice in your room and lesson planning! Allow them to be invested. https://t.co/2PmHeuMNfy
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
A1: it's good to be back. If you want to see that face of joy and surprise in your Ss, be different. Being predictable is boring.
A1: We do it with Positive Office Referrals, Ss loved getting recognized and Ps love the phone calls home
A1: preheating the grill for sure! Ask how can I bring the golden ticket moment to this lesson? Remember what we enjoyed as kids!
A1: when Ss get to try something new for the very first time! tech, ideas, expression
A1: I asked my Ss what they wanted to gain from my class, and I'm working my curriculum so it works for them https://t.co/8MevCxKdFE
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
A1: The Golden Ticket is all about an opportunity to live a dream. We need to talk about school in that way.
A1 Ss need to be on the edge of their seats. Create and build excitement in the lessons you teach and the stories you tell..
I have a few movies I quote quite often. People think I'm nuts. Blazing saddles, Young Frankenstein, Stripes https://t.co/94esRR8tvK
oh my gosh - I still quote (and model) that - family thinks I'm nuts!
a1 Started school year with off with design challenges and labs. Got ss hooked immediately.
Having a teacher participate in a chat for the first time ... My reason to https://t.co/b6Uhdt55OB
My first chat. Looking forward to it!
A1: make the Ss feel welcome! Learning is their golden ticket...the prize is having their voice heard and acted upon!
A1: make your class a wonderfully inviting environment that it Ss centered, where students know anything is possible!!
A1 Encourage Ss to chase their natural curiosity. Facilitate learning that is sparked by their interests.
Leslie from Tampa here!π
A1: Using the mystery bag hook (mystery candy bar wrap) works like the golden ticket. Hmmm...gonna do this for class! ππΌπ
Today when we had that aha moment learning about our Base-10 number system! Ss were pumped to go home and question their families!
"A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men." Roald Dahl
Princess Bride? Not Gene, but still...
A1. Encourage our Ss & make them feel confident & comfortable in all that they do & try in our classes! https://t.co/CUPEdlV1rI
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
A1 the Fizzy Lifting Drink!
A1 "I can have some control over what I do here??" - Students
By listening to and respecting each student no matter who they are. Not accepting b/h but looking for who they'll become
So awesome! Glad to have here!
Shaun assistant principal from NJ
Dan. education instructor. Dakota State. madison, SD.
Yes!!!
A1: Ss need to feel special... genuine https://t.co/JaCPZBK1IK
By listening to and respecting each student no matter who they are. Not accepting b/h but looking for who they'll become
A1 Celebrate the successes, work through the struggles, and give the students a voice in their learning. https://t.co/CDbrXyLns7
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
A1: allow students to find an "ah ha" moment with what you're teaching. Small steps are still steps https://t.co/R8mTLSymsC
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
Hello Pirates checking in after a long time away. Want to get back in Pirate mode with the new year. https://t.co/QwEiP1fCc9
Ronald Fisher a new 4th G teacher this year after many years as 3rd. My favorite part is the glass elevator , because they fly away!
A1 I think when Charlie got that ticket, he knew his life could change-we want Ss to walk into r school w/that same desire & curiosity
A1 by starting w/ a little intrigue, adding some suspense, helping kids commit to the hard work to make it happen & then celebrating
Golden ticket = praising and celebrating Ss. Make them feel valued!
A1 - Ts need to individualize instruction to find each Ss' golden ticket
A1: That look happens every time a T invites me to her class and I get the students on the . Chromebooks=their language!
A1: Golden Ticket = Sword of excalibur. Powerful Item in the Realm of Dragons.
A1: Encouraging and embracing Ss curiosity and wonder will produce expressions like this in our schools.
A1: "We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams" We have to make the music loud so kids will be curious and dream
An experience that took them past the tech-filled world. https://t.co/Zkg18FzxVe
A1: The golden ticket is when the Ss realize they've earned something way better than just a grade, they had an experience in class
That's awesome, Michael! You brought it!
A1: bringing new pieces into a lesson. Something students have never seen before. Make it meaningful. Make Ss feel special.
A1: Often that curiosity and energy is sparked by "did you hear what happened yesterday?" and interest follows.
I'm Thomas 3rd grade teach jumping in from nc
A1: and let dreamers know it's ok to dream.
Thanks! I'm trying to represent and right:)
Yay ! Another joining us tonight!! https://t.co/IjIWHlvH6g
Golden ticket = praising and celebrating Ss. Make them feel valued!
A1: If they found a golden ticket, would they say it makes the chocolate tast funny or would they run people over to get to class?
Our campus does this too. Love this idea! https://t.co/gMfgGW2kRa
A1: We do it with Positive Office Referrals, Ss loved getting recognized and Ps love the phone calls home
A1 Ss getting to choose how they demonstrate learning.
Not sure if I'm onto something... then I get on Twitter and realize that I'm not crazy, or if I am, it's the good kind
A1: Know your Ss interests. Dig deeper. Educate yourself on those interests. Incorporate authentically. Be present in Ss interests.
When Challenge, Risk and Failure are not Feared in the LEARNING process, The Golden Tickets will rain down. https://t.co/Qab1WuzM6I
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
I'm no good at secrets...I've got to get better at it!
A1: We need to connect to the Ss on their level. Make it relevant and not only have a hook but have a cliff-hanger for end of day
If they don't think you're crazy...you aren't doing it right! motto
Makes my role as an AP better when calling home, no longer am i the bearer of bad news
def food for thought! I have both kinds of Ss.... how can we make them like Charlie? https://t.co/RMkccyQSfA
A1: If they found a golden ticket, would they say it makes the chocolate tast funny or would they run people over to get to class?
A1: Be present with your Ss and make sure they know you care about them as individuals.
And when they are in charge of their own learning this becomes limitless! https://t.co/cqJBEYoYZ3
A1: Encouraging and embracing Ss curiosity and wonder will produce expressions like this in our schools.
Invite Students to the pale of the golden ticket through relevant, intriguing, problems, investigations . Let the grappling begin
Ron, technology instructional specialist, from Houston. Loved the original
A1: (b) today was first day- I had my hook and introduced technology plus content slowly. No over kill. Then ended the day on a ohhh
A1: By building in that excitement to your lessons and previewing what is coming up https://t.co/Te9iclM0XD
Q1 Look at that face! Nothing like finding a Golden Ticket! How can we bring that same feel to Ss in school? https://t.co/iOgyoMuze3
A1 In class today, we learned about gamification and how to use it in the classroom! I think many Ss would benefit from it!
The golden ticket represents OPPORTUNITY. We give that to Ss every day we fight for their personal and academic growth!
Wonder...love that word! It's powerful!
Man I gotta get off of Twitter before the Pirates run off w me
A1 - enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning; discovery, facilitating students' natural curiosity in the world around them
A2 Teasers and stories that leave them hanging. Tell just enough to get them hooked. Then pull them in for the meat of the lesson.
Whenever I get run down, I go to core of my T philosophy: teach to wonder
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work." Colin Powell
https://t.co/VvgsL4kJ3j
A1: The Golden Ticket is all about an opportunity to live a dream. We need to talk about school in that way.
I sense some stuff coming out of you, Dan!
A2 don't give away the answers!
A2: Mystery boxes, costumes, Music that introduces lessons, blacking out the window of class until the bell rings
A2: In order to build suspense, we must know the whole story and all possible twists. Be an expert in your field, then tell it's story
A2:I feel like hooks or what is in the bag build the suspense and Ss get excited by these
When I read aloud my students always groan because I "stop at the good part"!
A2: stop at times right when Ss get interested! Make them want to return! Add a song that is a sneak preview for the next lesson!
a2: "ohh, wait... i've said too much... strike that..." "no, no no, can't say anymore!" "fine... Amy, close the door..."
A2:problem based learning s's want instant feedback.When they have to prove their workthe suspense is awesome https://t.co/zGyixqmIee
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
love this https://t.co/4pA118vIGR
A1: We do it with Positive Office Referrals, Ss loved getting recognized and Ps love the phone calls home
I run on Mondays or Fridays.
A1: not only should we connect to them on their level we must bcomeinfatuated on making leaning a one stop shop of unexpected outcomes
A2: "What's in the box activity?" SS ask questions. I answer yes or no. Teaches Ss to start broad then zoom in. Suspense abounds.
A2-always offer a "hook" that pertains to real life!
because the Ss have instant ownership, good job https://t.co/TooAeWCJIl
a1 Started school year with off with design challenges and labs. Got ss hooked immediately.
A2 give students choice in what they do for a project. Each group picks something different. All learn and engaged
A2 - Just like in writing, a hook can be a successful tool to grab the interest of Ss
Ha! Love to do that...so fun!
A2: One way this works for me is to promise something anecdotal or on a tangent if there's time leftover. History is great for that
A2: I think having students develop problems for each other could cause suspense!
Such an opportunity for every student everywhere! https://t.co/RkUWnV7Bh8
A1 - enthusiasm and passion for teaching and learning; discovery, facilitating students' natural curiosity in the world around them
A2:Some of our 7th grade SS Ts are going to do SS themed breakout boxes! Ss will love the challenge and the suspense of what's inside!
Yep! Introduced today with my undergrads. Excited to see this play out in higher ed.
A2) Mystery boxes and entry music for class! Ex: Jurassic Park themes when learning about fossils & evolution!
A2 Suspense? You can't go wrong with a good mystery box, right ?
A2: Mystery hooks/costumes! I totally pretend I have no idea what they are even talking about. https://t.co/voFdlJRVfT
A2: Teaser hook which you, are SO good at!!! I need to practice! πTeaser signs in the hallway or on whiteboard.
Yes! Have to leave them on a cliffhanger during lessons! Desperate to come back and learn more!
A2 plan hiccups in activities to discuss what is happening
A2: My favorite is using literature in lessons with big cliff hangers! stop right before turing the page!
A2: I like to hint at things to look forward to in the future...arguably I'm not good at this part. https://t.co/tzZAwTNLLe
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
Excited to get this rolling! π
A2 Doing this with our 7th and 8th graders for day 1. Started to explain, then stopped. It's a cliffhanger. https://t.co/Rx2aCsGM7J
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
a2: pretend to get a call on your phone... look agitated. tie it into the closing
A2: Simple, yet powerful: When spinning a wheel to pick something at random, overly pause before hitting spin. Students hate/love it!
I love the idea of a cliffhanger at the end of class. π https://t.co/xHEWoOWHrn
A1: We need to connect to the Ss on their level. Make it relevant and not only have a hook but have a cliff-hanger for end of day
A2: chunk instruction/learning into pieces that provide suspense on a regular basis, Ss lead the learning of prob solving to last step
A2: Cliffhangers are great. Come back tomorrow to find out what happens next! Suspense leads to Engagement leads to Empowerment!
A2 Again: I also save the thing kids want the most from me until the end. You get what you want on my terms kid :)
But if everything is on the internet, youtube, snapchat, insta... do we need to be experts?
Thanks, Wendy!! IT is an acquired skill but fun to practice!
A2: have something sitting in the room or some really obvious type thing and never address it.
A2: Adding things like and are great for excitement and suspense in the classroom! https://t.co/7zhKTqfHys
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
A2: include YOU the teacher. Connect what you're doing to your own life. Ss love to know all about YOU. Become an avatar via Voki
https://t.co/1pwZxgDImy
I think part of what we can do as educators, show connection from SS to everyday life! Kids get excited to see how it connects!
A2. Give them a hook that relates 2 rw, clues, hints teasers, don't give them the answers-make them wrk 2gether 2 find answers.
A2: "you DO NOT want to miss (day...)" WHY? WHY? Why! *Put on part of costume, dance, or sound clip.*
My kids hated that. Our antics/analysis made them forget & dig in though! https://t.co/63Wv04IUMH
When I read aloud my students always groan because I "stop at the good part"!
A2Create suspense through wonder, questions that students want to answer, their own questions. }End everyday with a new wondering
"you don't want to miss tomorrow... oh, and you MIGHT want to bring a towel.... "
Yes! I absolutely agree that is powerful!
A2 Questions before a lesson that peak inquisitiveness over telling Ss exactly what lesson is about. Suspense KILLS me but I LOVE IT!
A2: build background knowledge so Ss feel capable and are excited to partake in the experience- share fun previews of what's to come
Awesome, if you need any help don't hesitate to ask
A2: keep 'em guessing. My Ss never even know what the deals will look each day or if there will even be desks!
A2: drop clues for days in all avenues of comm: blogs, https://t.co/463diH6ix2 , hidden easter eggs, on whiteboard, on walls, etc.
the suspense was high in class the other day when you did this!
I totally thought about that over the summer. Make them wanting more and more!
LOVE the idea of clue dropping as build up. Brilliant.
A2: can build that suspense!
yes experts at connecting it. We need to know the story of our content so we can make it relevant to Ss not just deliver it
Hey! Great to see you in the twitter world of The suspense is just beginning. ha
Thaks for jumping into to share that, Jerricka! This stuff works!!
A2 Dangle a carrot, leave clues, create wonder bring them to the edge of the cliff and provide opportunities for them to explore
This is why he's the pirate king! And why I am re-reading !
Love this idea..it will be amazing in a science lesson! TY https://t.co/LUlOl3SwWy
A2: have something sitting in the room or some really obvious type thing and never address it.
I think a T in love with T'ing & showing care for ss will be the biggest, most powerful hook. Even if that T never knows
They do love to hear all about the teacher! π
The suspense for Q3 is killing me now!!
A2: using or could be used to drop clues on forthcoming lessons
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
A2: You can use it as enrichment opportunity in intervention period, or Google's idea of 20% of time, last 10 minutes of class
Agreed. I've heard that b/c the internet is there we don't have to be experts. We can always find a better expert.
A2: I built up the rigor going fr easy piece w analysis to harder stuff. They were hooked by then & didn't mind increase.
A2: Only give them part of problem, let them figure out what they need to solve it. Ss love figuring it out! https://t.co/ZEg52BdJU4
A2: Love that uses the whiteboards outside their rooms to light the kids on fire
You won't want to miss 2morrow & you must bring socks! π Great story told my ED majors!
a3 (right hash!) wonder does not play nearly enough of a role. Need to dump the industrial model.
A3: Create something that is WAY beyond their imagination & make it real ...Make the history come alive! https://t.co/bIQBDsc74l
today (I'm new at my school) Ss must've asked me ALL about my- they didn't even hesitate to ask me about my martial status
a3: our classroom pets are 3 unicorns in a cage. I get ANGRY when ppl say "stuffed animals" or "Not alive" - have fun with school!
A2 My goal is 2 make SS great storytellers, I model storytelling everyday & into lessons. They learn to build to a memorable closer.
A2 Scandal's crazy but I watch it-as Ts we need to throw the unexpected, push Ss to figure out the answers, & more importantly the ?'s
A3: kids excited when allowed to imagine. Let them do it in school!
A3: Give kids Play-doh. Age doesn't matter. Tell them to create & present them w/ challenge. Watch their pure imagination come out.
A2 create situations so students R so excited 2 come back the next day and grapple with questions, talk to each other, probe thinking
A3: Let's be less "prescriptive" w/assignments & projects. More choice...chance to explore. "Challenges" rather than assignments
A3: Give Ss time to be imaginative; passion projects, maker spaces, etc. Then tie their work into the "standards" that are required.
Great to see you on here, Uma!!! ππΌπ
A2: I love starting with a short text excerpt or photo that doesn't fit what they'd expect to happen. Mystery is fun.
A3: reminds me of the gamification we talked about in class. Get Ss invested in learning.
A3: There is no limit to what we can do with lessons if we tap into our imaginations...better yet if we can tap into Ss imaginations!
A3 Encourage risk taking and imagination will come to the forefront, too. Give the students choice and voice. https://t.co/VnrF4b53Wy
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
A3: Ss love to be a part of the learning! Place them into historical situations! Let them wonder what they would do!
A3: Genius Hour/20% time can have that pure imagination environment!
that's like saying we don't need Ts because there are books full of info. We can find ways to show relevance and connection
A3 Let the kids make there own creation or story with your content. Give them some control! Believe and encourage that they can!
A2: Give them just enough information to have them wanting more. Caution Live Owl had my Ss wondering for days https://t.co/0Dx0uH6pIy
Q2 Suspense is POWERFUL! How can we build "terrible" suspense into lessons to drive Ss crazy (w/delight)? https://t.co/FMm8uiCY8E
A3: As teachers, we have to use what we love to create the next big idea for our classroom. Only we can, and we have to get it done
this is awesome! One of my goals for sure
A3 teach fantasy genre. Write/illustrate fantasy story. In bio, have Ss create fantasy hybrids & classify them
A3: I tell my Ss to "dream big" they have to work hard but dreams can come true!
https://t.co/9nSVD74xZw
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
A3. The 4Cs. Pure imagination when As get to create and innovate. Projects that aren't cookie cutter creations. Makerspaces.
Wait! Is Uma your student, Wendy??? And she is in ? How cool is that? Future pirate!
Dream big. There are no silly answers. Well, sometimes there are, but we share a laugh and learn more.
So agree! https://t.co/S43k0Q9JZU
wonder is key! Make predictions, who-dunnits, last piece of the puzzle is for you to figure out before next class...
LOVE!! Great idea!!! I will be doing this!!
A3: ask Ss to solve real-life problems with imagination, encourage thinking that is outside the box, have Ss wonder w/each other.
A3: Imagination leads to invention which may take your lesson on a whole new course you never even dreamed! https://t.co/cxzydCeEDS
A3: Our lessons should be unexpected- imagination should play a vital role of how the kids are learning.
Imagination is imperative. Without it flowers wither, sparks are extinguished, and children perish. https://t.co/IZHiPR7KKt
A2: "A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men" Always surprise them.
A3: huge role! Imagine and pretend with your Ss. It's not a smartboard, it's the portal to the realm!
and - experts are the Pirates that show the world how to cope or make great https://t.co/UCxUXckFZI
yes experts at connecting it. We need to know the story of our content so we can make it relevant to Ss not just deliver it
A3: Imagination = wondering+creating! Totally a part of library - technology, writing, making...
A3: S choices for projects which allow them to choose their comfort zone and push them out of it. https://t.co/KRG86So0hd
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
A3: This is where Ts can come up with exciting/engaging lessons.Our Ss can write how historical figures would react to history
Pure imagination is the strongest drive in students. Give them autonomy in pursuit of mastery and watch sparks FLY!
A3: model creative problem solving as a T in class...have Ss join the work to assist.
A3 Pure Imagination has everything to do with Ss & education! It's an anchor for a great story, writing assignment, for innovation!
A3: I ask students for ideas. It gets them thinking, go big or go home-type ideas and convos! https://t.co/j5YMFygNg0
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
A3 Pure imagination is the fuel that powers S creativity & problem solving! Ss driving their own ideas-Ts guiding & cheering them on!
A3: Ss hesitate with letting their imagination go. Don't want to be embarrassed. So imagine with them! Show them it's okay!
LOVE this and want to know more. You will have to share your post when it is up!
Sometimes, students and I will say, "No spoilers!"
She is!!! Proud that she's joined already. ππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌππΌ You will meet her 10/22! π https://t.co/5VrLXqeisG
Wait! Is Uma your student, Wendy??? And she is in ? How cool is that? Future pirate!
A3 Fav Quote "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Albert Einstein.
I'm excited to be participating in the chat about kids' curiosity and imagination.
Right! Have to build trust, model failing & recovery as T first.
We need more laughter, more joy, more imaginary things, more smiles then we can get at the easy stuff.
A3: imagination allows you to soar with dragons, fight in the colosseum, escape the black death....
Is it just me or are you all singing Pure Imagination now?
As want thrilled with our task. I banned him curator and let his pure imagination work! It's inclusive & fun https://t.co/1nIeM7m686
Q3 Imagination is truly wonderful. What role does βPure Imaginationβ play in edu? How can we tap into it? https://t.co/68WThzL8mx
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A3 each time I watch WW, when they 1st enter choc room I always think abt how cool it would be to explore, need that feeling in schls
The future belongs to those who imagine ... create ... and innovate.
Yes!!!! we lose that sense of wonder... have to "get through the lesson" mentality breaks it. https://t.co/Zskh1MfMGw
A3: Imagination = wondering+creating! Totally a part of library - technology, writing, making...
A3: the ability to add images quickly to all we do is amazing and inspires imaginative Qs in Ss all the time
Adults tend to crush this. I've buried mine.
A3. Give them a chance to use their imaginations & creativity & always encourage & praise creativity!
A3 Imagination should play a big role in the classroom along w/ & b/c that's where independent though develops
I like that! "Portal to the Realm"
As a teacher, have a great imagination yourself and encourage students to use theirs daily. Imagination leads to pure S engagement
big fan of using to introduce research questions for Ss! Great conversation starters!
A3 I use an "imagine inventory" worksheet that compels SS to write about themselves with ease and in non-linear fashion
To get students wondering, I try to use the questions they are already asking on a daily basis.
CCSS is a framework. Students can choose how to meet and then provide evidence
A3.3: almost without a script is where pure imagination can be realized. "We have a problem today.." "What are you going to do?"
A3 imagination is essential it is where true learning resides. Allow students to create and demonstrate. Encourage them to question
I agree! is a great resource! I visit them consistently when I'm preparing Everyday Curiosity
A3: I love to share "Moon Shot Thinking" video! We don't do things because they are easy, we do them because they are hard.
I'm definitely an expert. My goal is to create legions of them.
Day 2s of teacher online research scavenger hunt. Way more fun than just talking about myself. https://t.co/eHrFPVs5Ux
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
Yes! I plan on giving them scaffolded choices. Give them an opp. to explore where they are.
Yes! I love this answer, Denise.
Welcome Brandon! Glad you are entering the high seas of the Pirate. Fast paced, indeed.
A3 Asking questions that don't have known answers can be a great way to engage their creativity and their passion.
Yarrgh! The seas be choppy tonight with great ideas!
Our class monster we are embracing the world of imagination as we do a global collaboration https://t.co/0GvdZiT2Sb
A3 Imagine is a part of the design process. Give Ss voice in designing their learning experience https://t.co/BKW7Ywg7dH
A3 Our kids' preschool handed us a paper telling us to let them build, have fun in the dirt, draw, & PLAY-this is when they imagine.
Ss are in school 6+ hrs a day. it shouldn't be dreadful!
A4: Our possibilities are limitless. Help Ss and Ts embrace this mindset & they will thrive.
A4: We have the power to make or break a S each day when they enter our building, it's YOUR choice,what do you want for your child?
I will be looking into this too! I love this chat because there are so many amazing ideas!!!
Yes! No handing over answers and no definitive RIGHT answer! https://t.co/S4k2f0TIR1
A3.3: almost without a script is where pure imagination can be realized. "We have a problem today.." "What are you going to do?"
A4: It means we are the facilitators of what our Ss can do. In our rooms, they create, think, and do what enables them to move on!
as well as looking at things from different perspectives with multiple "right" answers.
Always have to get students engaged in their learning!
A4: We have the ability to make dreams come true. We can make each kids day. Take the bull by the horns and make it happen
A4: To me it's about being in control of our own destiny. Making our own music & dreaming our own dreams. Kids need this message!
A3: I have my Ss write down their dreams & passions! I tell them to dream BIG, and share this picture. https://t.co/b3INKStVJU
A4: We are in control of our own destiny. The type of music that plays depends on mood we're in, tool we use & way in which we use it
This is what happens when education is scripted. We need to slow down and let the magic happen. We're professionals.
A4: No S ever dreams of worksheets and being told what to do constantly. We dream of things we think not possible. Make them possible.
All innovation is pure imagination.As teachers we must be willing to question the status quo so our Oompa Loompas can create greatness
Curiosity well-encouraged is the force that unlocks opportunity.
A4: we all possess untapped potential that is special to us alone/as a result we have the ability to dream these things into being.
A4: that all of us...every T and every S has a voice that needs to be heard, and that together those voices can take us to new heights
A3 'pure' imagination comes from planting a seed of an idea, providing water of the mind+space/time 2 wonder. then reflect+repeat
A4: One of my favorite. Music is ethereal, intangible, yet created and repeatable. Do we design classes like composers?
A4: we are in charge of the next generation. These kids depend on us, and we depend on them https://t.co/4Fo8zbtylP
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A4 We are the Music Makers.. we are the Master's of our own Journey and there are paths to Innovation for us to conquer.
giving students options to show their knowledge; project, Power Point, skit, short movie...possibilities...endless!
We can have this. Really. But society needs to trust us. We need to provide reasons for that trust.
A4: Dream BIG! Stretch to heights no one can imagine you reaching and have LOADS of silliness-fun along the way. Life is short. Laugh!
A4: Every student has a voice that should be encouraged in a classroom.
A4: we Ts need to lead by example: don't be stale, sing and dream w/ your Ss. Enjoy the ride together
Absolutely! Imagination is so essential to engineering!
Class Monster! That's great. That's def imagination. Thumbs up!
A2 Imagination is coloring flowers chartuse - Harry Chapin - Flowers Are Red (live) (with lyrics) https://t.co/lRv8sWccRc via
I am trying! You were not kidding about it being fast paced. It is exciting!
A2 Imagination is coloring flowers chartuse - Harry Chapin - Flowers Are Red (live) (with lyrics) https://t.co/LS8m44wb5M via
A4: "Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." - Goethe
A4: Could mean that we not only dream big, we should act big!
Great image. Now to figure out what that looks like...
A4: We have the ability to greatly impact the future for each of our Ss. We have the responsibility to help them reach their dreams
A4: Everyday we have a choice. We can box them in or allow them to soar. Let them soar! https://t.co/EnCLlhvHYA
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A4: We all beat to our own drum. Learning is unique. Ss are in control of their own learning https://t.co/AS7aFbMWe2
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A4: Ts make harmony among our varied Ss! We make our Ss realize their dreams and desires...we encourage them to live them out!
A4: we too have to model - dream, imagine, create - for Ss and fellow Ts to see. Inspire ourselves=inspire others!
exactly...that's what makes teaching such a challenge!
Seriously, this is crazy fast but I love it!
March to the beat of your own drum. Sing loud and proud. Dance like nobody's watching.
a4: Ts are often a projection of a person our students wished we were, not exctly who we are but who we are needed 2 be 4 our students
a4 Means I must hold the torch high for ideals, for ss who haven't learned to shoot for the moon
A4: We create our own journey and life, we choose the notes, the dreams, and if we want to make it happen we can!
yea! another participant. Glad you are here!
A4. We are the only ones that have the power and ability to control our dreams & where they take us in life. https://t.co/WJ9V7sq15Y
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A4 we help create the soundtrack of learning where the imagination of a S turns into their dreams 4 the future
Teachers and mentors are "always on" in the eyes of our students.
yeah, is on fire tonight. Especially since is moderating.
A4 That anything is possible! That learning in a culture of Yes removes limits & obstacles- Ts & Ss can create, innovate, dare, soar!
A4: We have the power to build beauty or squash it! just like that *insert a snap here! I choose beauty https://t.co/2cHI86sbgv
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A4: We have no limits other than those we impose on ourselves. Don't put limits on kids either...have an abundance mentality.
A4. As Ts we have the ability to orchestrate lessons where Ss will learn more than they thought possible. Believe and they achieve
A4: As teachers, we can make our student's education whatever we want. We have all the cards in our hands. Kids just need to show up
A4 We have the responsibility to ignite the fire for change and passion in our students. Never stifle their dreams.
any idea when we will be diving into the book?
I'm trying play-doh this year.
True! That's a lot of what makes our job so important, amazing and exhausting! :)
A4) little kids are so good at making their own music. They are jazz musicians. In school we often force compliance and scripted tunes
A4 that Scnozberries can and do exist
A4: You hold the power to your dreams & future. Great power, great responsibility...mushy stuff https://t.co/1vO3U11sje
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
soon brandon, soon. :) (serious answer: prob next week)
We did 30 second dance parties in journalism class. The kids LOVED it. https://t.co/FvjkVc25Ou
March to the beat of your own drum. Sing loud and proud. Dance like nobody's watching.
We push the boundaries of the "possible" to blur with the "impossible". We take the opportunities that no one else saw
A4: I believe this is more my Ss than myself! I provide opportunities for them to be makers & dreamers!
Excellent said! I love creating an environment that establishes a culture of exploring and adventuring.
A4: Believing in what we do and what our S can do! W/so much negativity in the world. We HAVE 2B the positive for ourselves and our Ss
A4: We are the role models for our kids. They watch, they learn, they copy. Make some positive music and dream big so they do too. β€οΈ
A4: Your Ss will hitch their wagon to whatever you are selling if you truly believe in it. My Ss set high goals bc I do.
We did a dance party and the Ss looked at us like we were crazy.
I was wondering the same!
A4 To dream the impossible dream is possible when we believe there are choices & follow what is meaningful 2us Help kids know that too
A4 Big on this year. Everything was once impossible, until it wasnβt.
A4 It means that the world is counting on us. We have been put in charge of the future, which needs our students very badly.
Nothing worth doing is particularly easy to do. ;)
A4 So many Ss have their dreams rained on by adults who want to talk about what's "realistic." Teach them to dance in that rain.
That is difficult, trust is unfortunately hard to come by in our profession https://t.co/NlVZGhPgMy
We can have this. Really. But society needs to trust us. We need to provide reasons for that trust.
A4: We hold the future of our students in our hands. We have the ability to make greatness happen
That is what we have to remember, we might be the best part of their day
lol! I used to make Ss dance down the halls when I had bus duty!
anything worth doing is worth doing poorly! -GK Chesterton
A4: sometimes we have to dream dreams for our Ss, before they dream them for themselves. Ts make a difference. https://t.co/CcDkSJgnCN
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
My Ss like to say we can't do it.... YET! The power of YET! https://t.co/WCOhzROY8O
A4 Big on this year. Everything was once impossible, until it wasnβt.
Have fun with playdoh. I let my Ss use it last year to make models of their learning.
A4: Ss enter kindergarten dreaming like crazy...by the time they enter middle school? Not so much. Need to change that.
ensuring students have all the means to learn no matter the circumstances...
If you're looking for great prompts to engage your students' curiosity, check out Everyday Curiosity at https://t.co/jpldtgzMup
Great reminder for the beginning of the school year. https://t.co/ggb3J12yWh
That is what we have to remember, we might be the best part of their day
should we hold all the cards?
Yes! Every classroom needs this posted on the wall! https://t.co/JeWW6xwzVl
We push the boundaries of the "possible" to blur with the "impossible". We take the opportunities that no one else saw
A4 We are the dreamers of dreams: let your imagination drive your reality towards wonder & follow your bliss https://t.co/vzaIzrjjmc
Love this Idea! Would have prevented my from getting bitten by hamster.
A3-4 This has a great message - it has a pirate message Jim Messina - Follow Your Dreams https://t.co/cDjbdXCGdO via
A3-4 This has a great message - it has a pirate message Jim Messina - Follow Your Dreams https://t.co/GxzbDQVXpD via
A5: Don't be afraid to be silly and fun with S!
Ss get really into it - changing their food, moving them around the cage & the room
A5: I like adding nonsense to education by making lateral and unexpected connections. Students dig it.
A5) Challenge accepted. I will look for a way to add nonsense...attire, music choices, attention getters https://t.co/HIJ6ek6VK9
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
Love reading & writing like Dr. Seuss or Lewis Carroll. Wocket in my pocket & jabberwockies!
Yes! Yet is going to be a key word/theme this year!
Lots of great phrases and concepts being shared this has me super pumped
A4: It's about taking the risks and pushing the limits to be the change!
oh yes! I pride myself on being silly - sometimes I only entertain myself and Ss think I'm crazy but it works! https://t.co/oCHeSEGFDF
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
Whatever makes them laugh. Laughter is a universal language.
help everyone find their voice, and that will be the beat . Q4
A5 The best learning happens on the edge of silly. Knowing when 2 be silly+when 2 buckle down is THE life skill I want Ss 2 learn
I was going to ask if they fed them!
A5: Yes!!! The best Ts I had used humor and deft nonsense to lighten the mood, prepare us to learn, build rapport with us.
A5: How many days have gone by where you spent 8 hrs in a row with no fun at all. Were those good days? bring the nonsense
Suz, 1st gr; Thought I was a weird kid bc I had a crush on Gene Wilder. I think it was his affirming eyes. https://t.co/KCoiz7DybU
I can't plan nonsense. It just happens! happens.
A2 Give students the supplies they need to start a really fun project, but make sure time runs out before they can start
A5: I act silly every day. I try to make the students laugh and I make sure that they leave each day wondering what I'm going to do
yup, part of a classroom job!
a5: be approachable! A little nonsense makes an environment where our Ss feel comfortable! https://t.co/B0pkxYRpag
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
A5: Nonsense lightens the mood, puts smiles on faces! Ss need to be comfortable to let themselves go! Rigidity appeals to no Ss, ever!
I need more nonsense. Maybe take the Pokemon team names I set up more seriously!
A5: Don't take yourself and content so seriously! Play games, have fun, live a little (or a lot) https://t.co/WoV64Gxirr
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
A5. fun & silliness give Ss a memory that will serve as an anchor for new learning. They remember these things long after we're gone
A5: Getting crazy shows Ss that learning can be fun! Also makes you relatable and shows your imaginative spirit!
As Ts we have the luxury of getting paid to be nonsensical! That's part of the fun. https://t.co/1Po0Y9ZIOs
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
A5: We have dance parties every Monday and Friday, gets Ss excited for school
A5: I've acted silly with my class many times...some love it while others are so literal they can't see past it! I still do it!
A5: Being silly can show your students you are real. They will laugh with you and will LOVE it. https://t.co/TskZ7OmqAQ
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
A5.1:helped us see that learning could be fun and that it was ok to have a laugh & be silly and goofy in doing so...SOOOO loved that!
A5: If you are approachable, S will be more comfortable.
if they were, we should shoot for Mars instead.
To me, one of the most beautiful sounds in any classroom is the sound of uninhibited, spirited laughter.
In that nonsense is the joy of learning. Sts get it. Showing them Ts get it to. https://t.co/Z5uVqycuG4
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
A5: Giving Ss the opportunity to let loose and join them! Had 4th graders up singing and dancing today! https://t.co/Tr7w0LAcZy
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
Don't be realistic. Have a backup plan until it's not needed or one is ready to sever it anyway.
A5: Start w/ your attitude or even your wardrobe! The sillier the better. Make Ss remember how they felt! https://t.co/BLONBmC8lF
Yep. When Ss get together & start w "Guess what you missed in _ _ _ class!!" You're a Pirate. https://t.co/vRwcD4by4F
Great reminder for the beginning of the school year. https://t.co/ggb3J12yWh
That is what we have to remember, we might be the best part of their day
A5 Nonsense=T'smiddle name, but why not add it into school or the office for that matter? Work+Fun=engagement! https://t.co/hGetdNJhvN
A5: Ss want to see that Ts are real people. Laugh, make jokes, be silly...it will help Ss relate to you and make them want to learn
A5: Kids love a chance to be silly be nonsensical. Adults are the ones that fear that! https://t.co/yFPdm4pYxb
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
Being silly as Ts shows Ss that is normal! Ss grow up too fast and lose imagination and dreams!
A5: and the nonsense adds to the mystery. If Ss don't know what you'll do next, then the suspense and nonsense connect!
Matt from STL Mo. MS T A5. We talk about pop culture, wwe wrestling and superheroes
A5: Ss will absolutely relish nonsense! Had this experience just last week w/ 2nd grade class. We all laughed so hard and learned!
A5. Yes! Silliness and nonsense make for a fun and memorable learning experience! I will be doing this more in my classes this year!
A5: My Ss learn about my family in class. They love "Mr. Wood" questions on quizzes. They R listening.
A5 There is a difference to being silly for silly's sake+ calculating being silly to spur Ss into action. of a
5) nonsense only makes no sense to those on the outside. Our job is to bring kids in and let them enjoy the craziness. Passion is fun
yup! I have K-6 and it's so funny to see what the younger ones get (or not). Have to have fun while you learn, though!
q5 if your not having fun, their not having fun or making conndctions.
A5) Nonsense in schools is sometimes the logical thing to do. had teachers teach their PASSION for a day!
glad I am not the only one!
A4:People that are willing to speak life into the most impossible situations. See promise when others see the opposite
Would this make it a or a instead?
I will be a future pirate after this class!!
No! The cards should be created by the Ss.
A4 Gene Wilder's face says it all- smile, make music, dream dreams, be creative, and do something different. https://t.co/TTLKtKizal
Q4: "We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of the dreams." -Powerful quote...what does it mean to YOU? https://t.co/PLGAYTuUpp
A5: I trip on things, a lot. I tell kids to first laugh, and then make sure I'm ok. If I'm not, someone has to teach, show must go on.
Teaching becomes more enjoyable for everyone when you add a little fun/chaos and subtract a little control.
A5 I embrace nonsensical whimsy in class because it's fun, keeps us in the moment, & can even be teachable! https://t.co/ovfwlKOnIa
A5: And make sure to laugh with your Ss everyday!
A5 Our classrooms should be places of joy & laughter! Wonder & curiosity is contagious! It doesn't have to be so darn serious!
There was a time when it was a , crossing the Atlantic
A5: be genuine, allow yourself to laugh w/ the Ss. Authenticity makes an impact, even if comical!
RT:2me,1 of the most beautiful sounds in any classrm is the sound of uninhibited,spirited laughter.
This is fantastic. I wish we dressed up like this on the First Day of School.
A5.2: Ss want to see and know that it's ok to have fun and laugh while learning...almost need permission!
A5: Bringing in my favorite people and topics has helped bring a lot of happiness and silliness into my classroom. Joy is contagious.
A5: some of the most memorable learning moments are the FUN ones; smiles, laughter, memories!
A5: is AWESOME for this!! Kids love to be goofy! Great brain breaks & test pep rallies!
I find it sad that students don't know how to be nonsensical. Why we must allow this to happen in our rooms. https://t.co/zY5krKCe6Z
A5 You can model risk for our Ss by using nonsense/ even embarrassing yourself purposefully.
I make sure to connect with those Ss that are having a rough day! Support them and get a laugh and smile. That's most important to me
A5 It's fun adding nonsense. Keeps students, and staff, off guard. New Years Hats to start school this year. https://t.co/yHlFtscG8s
Q5 Nonsense can make a TON of sense! How can u add a little nonsense to school? Do u think Ss will relish it? https://t.co/krZnjIUyyq
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
A5:Students THRIVE on nonsense!! It makes them feel less vulnerable when it's time to tackle difficult tasks in your class.
A5 nonsense is required we have fun in our building. Being silly and absurdly ridiculous is what keeps them coming back and engaged
Yay! Another in the chat tonight!! LOVING all of these Warriors and all of the ideas! https://t.co/XP6mvrSJ5N
A5: is AWESOME for this!! Kids love to be goofy! Great brain breaks & test pep rallies!
A5: Snapchat has some hilarious nonsensical pictures. I'm sure we could use them in the classroom somehow. ππ https://t.co/cQeIaea0Qx
A6: need to prepare Ss to think on their feet, be flexible in their learning, always look to know more, embrace multiple perspectives.
A6: that's why we need to teach the whole S! Teaching them one way does not teach them for a way they may go! Lead in all directions!
A6: Students need to be prepared to trust that their curiosity can unlock opportunities. Need to be flexible and adaptable.
A6: If we don't know where we're going...the ability to innovate, create, adapt, think critically, be flexible are what Ss need.
I featured our awesomeness in tonight. Adding "nonsense" in schools? Sound like your partner in crime?
A5 Try reading Sideways Stories of Wayside School with the class- Every class I've taught has loved the wacky school!
A6:This is what happens when you don't use data to back up your results.Assesments are key to know if we should move forward or review
A6) We teach Ss "how to think" not "what to think". Skills not soon to be outdated content. https://t.co/flEQ4Sn7sx
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
A6 - we don't have to predict the future, we just have to show them the path... then keep nudging the Ss down that path.
A6 We need to be open to new things, different thoughts and ideas, and we need to constantly reassess. https://t.co/wKQO15EZov
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
A6: we can't and won't go back to the old & outdated. Embrace the future. Show Ss it's okay to not know what lies ahead. Prep them!
A6: Content is the vehicle for collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation; those are the 3 things that will drive the future!
genuine kindness, joy, disappointment, etc. All needed to be an honorary parent to Ss. https://t.co/9r58WDWo9a
A5: be genuine, allow yourself to laugh w/ the Ss. Authenticity makes an impact, even if comical!
A6: No matter what the future may have in store, analytic thinking and problem solving skills will be needed
Computers should ENHANCE curiosity and give it an outlet for pursuit!
A5: looks on Ss faces whn I threw their papers in the air, going crazy. Then froze, smiled & asked them, write down evrythg they saw.
It's allowed because it's all about the test scores & other data pts. We shouldn't bc America is a nation of dreamers
A6 We've never known
Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning....
Number 1, engage.
A6 Huge impact! We need to encourage/allow Ss to think critically to be problem solvers for the unknowns and unanswerable.
Absolutely! That's one reason why Everyday Curiosity is full of links so students can go deeper!
A6: Fact memorizing is over. Time for problem solvers, collaborators, original thinkers & dreamers who will create their own future.
No. Words. (And I'm generally very chatty)
A6: We teach what makes Ss successes in life. They want honesty & kindness. We teach morals & ethics as much as books.
A6: Have to teach beyond memorization. Ss will need skills to adapt - need to learn how to learn and keep learning!
A6: We must prepare our students to creatively embrace the world and be active growing problem solvers https://t.co/yPTbl5s4Rk
A5:Missed most of chat but not knowing what lies ahead is the fun of adventures!
As a dreamer of dreams, I love to encourage the dreams of students & show them how what they are learning applies to that dream
A6: must allow Ss to make decisions about their learning by providing choice. https://t.co/R71lcegZ7g
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
6) it's about skills not content. Get kids analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, creating. Stop memorizing. Content will change.
A6.1: Ss need to know when it's time to try something new. What are the signs, how to decide what and when.
Without content, it's hard to tell a story that captivates and inspires! https://t.co/FwwL39mYzh
A6: Content is the vehicle for collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation; those are the 3 things that will drive the future!
A6: We MUST provide opportunities to wonder, explore, create, fail, reinvent, persevere, take risks, & LOVE learning!
A6:It makes it far more important to promote curiosity, questioning, and innovation because we don't know yet what our Ss will face
A6: Expose Ss to as many critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration opps as we possibly can. There's no one right answer!
q6 we can't teach direction, teach them to love to learn forget the destination we don't know it. Learn to love the process.
A6. Teach problem solving skills & hopefully they will have continuous curiousity about life and learning beyond the classroom
a6: is it raining is it snowing is a hurricane a blowing? How can we find out? what resources do we have?
curating that move, it will be a dramatic moment in the near future.
A6 we might have a vague notion of where we are, so we can use that 'imagination' to dream up where we (and our students) want to be.
A6 More urgent than ever to teach soft skills & how 2 collaborate & effectively locate information. Embrace creativity & innovation
A6: Strive to create life long learners!
Yep. Be there for them. Especially the ones that are always giggly. They crash. Hard.
A6 We are preparing students for jobs that have not been created yet. We have to keep our practices current- the four Cs!
We need to teach Ss to problem solve, be flexible, and think creatively. These skills will be critical! https://t.co/VwyioxEQdf
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
RT:A6:If we don't know where we're going...the ability2 innovate, create,adapt,think critically,b flexible r what Ss need.
A6 I love it, the imagination of Ss is our future allow their passion to unlock our future.
Yes! WE as Ts have to be flexible too! Lead by example! https://t.co/AE3wkUYcgK
A6: need to prepare Ss to think on their feet, be flexible in their learning, always look to know more, embrace multiple perspectives.
A5 When I play Uno w/ Ss. they love to give me a pick 4 card. I yell,"Somebody go get my grade book, look what ____ just did to me!
A6: Things change out there so fast that we take our best guesses about the future, but hard work, resepect, and kindness are ageless.
Truth! You have to have a vehicle to go the distance! https://t.co/ZTfgEWzfSB
Without content, it's hard to tell a story that captivates and inspires! https://t.co/FwwL39mYzh
A6: Content is the vehicle for collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation; those are the 3 things that will drive the future!
Absolutely agree! All teachers should strive to provide diverse experiences.
https://t.co/7JAbFudmQ7
Stranger, stopping to pet my dog: hi cutie! what's your name?
Me: oh, no, she can't talk.
Never gets old.
A6 Embrace the mystery of the unknown and crave change. Open our minds to new perspectives and help Ss and Staff pals to do the same.
A6 We teach thinking skills like questioning, logic, observation, reasoning along w/ the importance of creativity & problem solving
A6: We must be ready for obstacles in our path, chart a new course, and REFUSE to sink!
yes, yes, and yes! innovation and dreams are key! Problem solving and character development too. https://t.co/yHSRoJ7kos
A6: If we don't know where we're going...the ability to innovate, create, adapt, think critically, be flexible are what Ss need.
. π It was a writing experience to get them to realize what they miss & how much can go into their writing.
A6: Lifelong Learners will take anything and go. Teach Ss the skills and they will thrive! https://t.co/W4JVukksOI
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
If they're independent + creative thinkers they'll be able to adapt with changing content + situations
Wow! paradigm shift...go slow to go fast..
I have a couple of those...and you're right! When they go down, it's extra effort, but well worth it to see that smile!
A6- and if we don't know how where we have been has bright is to where we are- we'll never get to the good stuff!
Q6:Teaching Ss 2 handle anything life throws at them w resilience, perseverance, & not taking life 2 seriously. https://t.co/JrDozvPflk
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
It's hard to trust that grades will come. System wants it easy. But this isn't easy. It's more difficult than fun
A6 Teach universal skills:how to learn, how to stretch your creativity, how to teach yourself things, ect https://t.co/W5ELeM7HC3
I started singing "Going on a Bear Hunt" Why CAN'T we go around it!
A6 it means teach by the ways of the pirate and eventually your crew will follow you, this year they all didβ€οΈ https://t.co/QG32iBPlX0
A6: Our students are making their future, they will write their own histories. We are along for the ride https://t.co/UVpvwOXkjI
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
couldn't agree more! Giving students more options to see how far we can think and how indepth we can take Ss.
A6:I have heard many times...we are training Ss for jobs that don't exist. The song "Wide Open Spaces" comes to mind!
A6 When we worry about what next we don't get to understand the present that encompasses the past & then we get 2lean into the future
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
Bio T - I say "Our bodies will die. As long as it's working, are you going to use it for positive or negative impacts?"
It's time for a movement.
still want to see my students faces when I take their papers and throw them in the air.
A6: Knowing which way we are going would be predictable, embrace the unpredictable as a teacher!
Love the image, THANKS!!!
"How might you solve this problem?"
A6: I believe Tolfer...If nothing else in the 21st century Ss MUST be able learn, unlearn, and relearn..speed of info too fast
Are we? Or are we playing an active role in how they write their stories - for better or worse.
A7 Innovation only comes from stepping outside the box!
A6 MUST have growth mindset, allow Ss 2 experience as many possibilities as we can. Their careers haven't even been thought about YET
A7 Try something new, ask the students what they want to learn, and turn over the "factory" to them. https://t.co/XTemckI7cf
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
A7: Never be too afraid to try new things! https://t.co/gEdsb7LPha
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
A7: have a well thought out plan. Understand our Ss have a variety of backgrounds but still are a part of the process! Learn together!
A7: Set your sights on the golden ticket and go for it. There will be detours along the way.Stay focused and keep moving forward
Grades an homework later. Mysteries first.
A7: You always have kids in the classroom searching for Golden Tickets to a land of wonder.
A7: There is no limit to what can be achieved. Dream it and there is a way to achieve it. https://t.co/OGBhfgscHW
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
Amen! Even if it takes a few years to get the aboard!
A7:Just like the room where everything is eatable, anything can be related to a lesson to make it more relevant
A7:always appreciated moral messages along w/ the belief of not giving up, staying w/your dreams. Charlie never gives up-resilient!
Anything is possible with hard work & creativity. https://t.co/TR1oLCRDvV
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
Must have a relationship with trust between Ts and Ss... and Staff peeps too. :) https://t.co/cOuokWWo7c
A6 Embrace the mystery of the unknown and crave change. Open our minds to new perspectives and help Ss and Staff pals to do the same.
I love to use plastic shoe boxes to organize my supplies so students can innovate and create!
A6: I think it should encourage us to think about our "why." What do we want for students? Why do we do what we do?
A7. Don't be afraid to be, think, & act differently than others around you. Use your imagination to go as far as it will take you.
A7 - live the dream , share the dream, embrace the results, ...
Q7: I want kids to think of school as a magical place filled with joy, mystery, and fun...I want it to be amazing.
A7: Innovation, character, and a lil friendly competitiveness go a long way... and a lil chocolate never hurts!
A7) Wonka was a lone dreamer in need of an heir. Teacher innovators need to collaborate and share our secrets for the good of all Ss!
A7: You make a difference for the ones who come along for the ride, some just need to be invited. https://t.co/oGtrB9mTVV
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
Discuss w/Ss. Not sure how it impacts teaching.I try to intgrt more tech and teach them to be respsb online https://t.co/QZzqmpcK0f
Q6 If this is true about the future we're headed into, & I think it is, how does this impact what we teach? https://t.co/ztNhLNFxjx
Shift to have more emphasis on math and science practices (etc) then apply to specific content pieces.
A7: Lessons are learned from mistakes & the path to knowledge (and success) can be winding & strange at times. Have fun!
A7: I remember an Elevator that was out of the box.... Keeping asking and analyzing and Evolving into better teachers
Chocolate is a great fuel for the imagination.
7)the build up, mystery, intrigue of the factory led to the hysteria and desire to get inside."He COULD sell tickets to his class"
A7 Always look 4 the positive even in darkest of times. See the rainbow not just the storm. Embrace challenges. Learn every day
A7: The 1 thing I wish middle schoolers were learn is that they can do it. If they "Want to change the world, there's nothing to it."
q7 sometimes you have to hang back break the rules incredible fuzzy lifter) to appreciate S gifts. And a good belch can save you
A7: Willy Wonka kept his childlike wonder even as an adult and was not afraid to let that childlike wonder be seen by others
a7: sometmes you're going to lay a bad egg. It's ok.
A7 Teach kids to believe in the impossible & believe in themselves-Show them the power of their ideas-Help them to keep moving forward
A7 Allow children to explore the wonders of the world. Spend quality time on a topic so that students can delve deep and investigate
Learning is oh so messy! https://t.co/CmGM1DXh0h
A7: Lessons are learned from mistakes & the path to knowledge (and success) can be winding & strange at times. Have fun!
Always on the top of my list!
A7: Quality, not quantity!
A7 I want kiddos to experience the sense of wonder when discovering something new! Also edible wallpaper would be great.
I think it's both. But they eventually decide their own direction.
You might hold the Golden Ticket for some Ss future. Let them find it and run with it! Don't hold back! https://t.co/IOwLM3Sle4
A7 Following your fate & persevering disputed obstacles is a great lesson to take from Wonka to the classroom! https://t.co/FeSV1t5IUL
A7: Honesty. A room filled with honest interactions between Ts and Ss.... then honest learning, dreaming, and doing happen
A7: Willy Wonka knew that Charlie was a hero, even when he didn't. He believed in him. Students deserve that from us, too.
A7 Don't be afraid to express your passion. Enthusiasm is contagious and innovation is the product of curious combinations.
A7) 4 me it all comes down to not killing the natural wonderment of childhood. Just bc it's your 20th time it's still their 1st
This is one of my all-time favorite quotes (mantras!) ever!
but he still tested him - even if WW believed in Charlie, Charlie still had to believe in himself
A7:We serve a variety of students!Motivated,unmotivated,engaged,and still some who are there for chocolate! https://t.co/KJz5mN0U2X
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
I think it's both. But they eventually decide their own direction.
Thanks so much for coming to the magical factory known as ! RIP to Gene Wilder. Willy Wonka sparked my imagination as a kid, for sure
A7 His "half office" always stayed with me. It's not what we expected or what we're used to but it's very cool https://t.co/Kqc7yMDrub
Great chat and great tribute to Gene Wilder! Thanks !
Lasted longer than I expected (this was too good to go to bed)! Now I'm off to my world of pure imagination! Good night!! Thank you!
Forgiveness. Willy makes the choice to overlook the Fizzy-Lifting Drink indiscretion https://t.co/cDhsLECLxI
Q7: What other lessons can we draw from Willy Wonka and his amazing Chocolate Factory to improve education? (Don't say more candy!)
Thanks for the Willy Wonka Chat and thanks for the inspiration Roald Dahl
Creative way-as always!- to commemorate him and get us all focused on imagination!
A7: ALL teachers at one point should be whimsical. It should be second nature and should let their imagination guide instruction
AMAZING chat tonight!!!! So many new and exciting ideas tonight!
After a Twitter hiatus, it feels good to be sailing the waters w/ the crew. Thanks for a Wonkarific start to my week!
A7: ...and don't forget...Fizzy lifting drink can fuel imagination and innovation too!
Thanks for sharing all your ideas, folks! Was there any mention of an everlasting gobstopper? Have a great week!
That was super quick but fun! Excited to read the book now!
Thanks! Glad you were here!
when things don't workout don't keep doing it, kind of like Violet not listing to her dad and Mike not listing to his mom
One last lesson. Never forget the person behind the character. Take that to your Ss. Be real, and let them https://t.co/vmv7VLboa5
I think teaching is the gobstopper. Always more to learn, create, and do with our ss.
Wonderful chat again! Good day sir(s and ladies)
always a pleasure! Exhausted after first day (and my own kids' first day!) but love the boost I always get from
Thank you, Jessica! Hope you'll join us each week!
would you consider your primary inspiration for what you do? Or who is your #1 inspiration?
Gene Wilder "I can't go on forever, and I don't really want to try A grownup would want to do everything his own way" - give to the Ss
A7 Following your fate & persevering despite obstacles is a great lesson to take from Wonka to the classroom! https://t.co/m6JTqm1f5q
