#yrdsbtalk Archive | Participate

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Our 1st norm for tonight’s #yrdsbtalk is to presume positive intentions. This will promote meaningful dialogue and discussions.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

The 2nd collaborative norm for #yrdsbtalk is pay attention to self and others. The 3rd is contribute your own thoughts and ideas.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Please don’t forget to include #yrdsbtalk in all posts and replies during the chat. Thanks!

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Special welcome to any newcomers to tonight! We’re glad that you joined the learning #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight’s #yrdsbtalk is focusing on robitics #yrdsbtalk #yrdsbML

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight’s #yrdsbtalk is focusing on robitics #yrdsbtalk #yrdsbML

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

The format for tonight’s #yrdsbtalk chat is “Q1” for the question and for responding please use “A1”

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please go ahead and introduce yourselves - name, school, context #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

My name is Kristin Chaisson-Bombard and I co-moderate #yrdsbtalk with @s_weyrich.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Stephanie Weyrich, I co-moderate #yrdsbtalk with @KCBOMBARD and teach Grade 2. Happy to be here chatting robotics tonight!

NMPSRoom106 May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi I'm Gayle looking forward to learning and tweeting about robotics in education for the next hour #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Q1: What is your understanding and experience with robotics in education? #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

@NMPSRoom106 welcome Gayle! Thx for joining us tonight #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1 unfortunately very limited understanding or experience! Would love to know more! #yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Kelly Maggirias Fred Varley PS Librarian, Tinkerer, Maker #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Engaging, hands-on projects that tap into Ss creativity & problem-solving. Ss learn how to build, create, program #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: There are a wide variety of robotic experiences which tie in to coding and critical thinking challenges. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@kellymaggirias great to have you contribute to tonight's learning on robotics #yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Q1 Starting to delve into Robotics this year with my students. My students are the experts, I'm along for the journey! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

@KCBOMBARD Ss are developing new skills, critical thinking, problem-solving & exploring with STEM #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1: YRDSB has a Skills Challenge each year in the spring that supports students' development in this area. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@kellymaggirias awesome! What have you guys been working on? #yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Q1 I'm constantly learning and thinking about curriculum connections. #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Q2: What are some of the types of robotics that you have had a chance to see that you would like to use with students?#yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KCBOMBARD @S_Weyrich Dash and Dot, Lego Robotics, Sphero. Our next venture is arduino. #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A2: I like the Dash & Dot Robots from @LOGICSAcademy but would love to learn more about their MBot and EV3 by Lego #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Saw the ozobot in a few Learning Commons lately. Very engaging. Student draw the tract they follow. #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/hDP3RSeLo6

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: We have played around with @WonderWorkshop Dash and Dot (toy robots). Ss learn to program & code #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@kellymaggirias @KCBOMBARD Dash and Dot are a huge hit with my 2's! Would love to explore more with my Ss #yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KCBOMBARD our model through Makerspace stations in LC and creating experts through our Robotics club to support/model learning #yrdsbtalk

NMPSRoom106 May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KCBOMBARD @LOGICSAcademy dash and dot looked amazing when shared with NMPS #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Q3: What opportunities are you/your school doing to promote and engage students in learning with robotics? #yrdsbtalk

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Q3: Robotics club, co-planning with teachers, bringing in parents for Modern Learning night providing hands on opportunities. #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A3: As part of the Modern Learning many schools have robotics programs running as well as incorporating as part of Makerspace #yrdsbtalk

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Q4: What skills are students developing when they are exploring and using robotics? Curriculum connections? #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A3: Also bringing in guest speakers/experts to engage and educate staff/parents #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A4: Creative problem-solving, collaboration, oral communication, STEM skills #yrdsbtalk

WonderWorkshop May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@kellymaggirias awesome! We just launched support for teachers to create robotics clubs in 1st - 6th gr! #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/jrpSI0gHHL

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A4: problem solving, creativity, collaboration, STEM/STEAM, perseverance. Life skills for today and tomorrow. #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Only a few of us on tonight - thank you for participating and sharing your experiences with robotics! #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT

The last Tuesday of each month #yrdsbtalk is dedicated to discussing a new Capacity Building Monograph. This chat is next Tuesday May 31st.

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

The next Monograph - Understanding Self-Regulation: Why Stressed Students Struggle to Learn #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/WgaysUUxD8

KCBOMBARD - Moderator May 24 @ 8:31 PM EDT

An archive of tonight’s #yrdsbtalk chat as well as the resources mentioned will be available soon on our wiki: https://t.co/TkvYQwBZbn

kellymaggirias May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks for a fun chat @KCBOMBARD @S_Weyrich #yrdsbtalk

S_Weyrich - Moderator May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@kellymaggirias @KCBOMBARD thx again Kelly for contributing tonight! See you tomorrow :) #yrdsbtalk

teachintechgal May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

kellymaggirias awesome! We just launched support for teachers to create robotics clubs in 1st - 6th gr! #yrdsbtalk https://t.co/v6NSEtzgOh