#TLAP is a weekly chat for educators who embrace author, keynote speaker, and moderator David Burgess' approach of teaching like a pirate. Burgess is author of Teach Like A PIRATE: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator and co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators.
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A little mystery to kick off our persuasive writing unit today! The kids are still wondering who sent us a dead plant 😂 Thanks @burgessdave and #TLAP for inspiring me to do something different! #ScottsSuperheroes
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We are so happy you are sailing with us tonight!
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Share a time you experienced a surprise that made your heart happy--big or small. #tlap
Good evening #tlap crew, @TaraMartinEDU and Captain @burgessdave ! I experienced a surprise this past Christmas when our BOE gave us $$$ which I used this week to buy #DBCBooks . Makes me happy.
Phil from Northern VA signing in. I teach 7th grade US History II and am the founder of #waledchat. Surprise? I was very hopeful, but the time that @LBStrunk said "yes" to making me the happiest man on Earth and accepting my proposal! #tlap
Kristen from PA, 6th grade science. Can’t think of any surprise that made my heart happier than when my husband proposed. So not creative, but... it’s my top. #tlap
Adam, NEOhio. Boarding school. Tonight at dinner I freaked out when a student brought brownies w/choc.chips and cherries baked in. Ss said, "Find someone who looks at you the way Mr. Yankay looked at those brownies!" #tlap
Tammi -first grade teacher from Iowa. When my first class graduated, I went to a grad party of a student I had struggled with. I was told then that I was the first name on the invitation list. #tlap
Allyson Apsey, elementary principal in Michigan. The day I became the principal of Quincy Elementary made my ❤️❤️❤️ SO happy!! AND the day I found out @dbc_inc wanted to publish #Path2Serendipity ❤️❤️❤️ #tlap
Jess from NY here! 6th Grade Innovation Lab teacher and @VEXRobotics Coach. A surprise? When I found out I was pregnant 6 years ago! Got an amazing kid out of it. #tlap
Welcome to #tlap!
We are so happy you are sailing with us tonight!
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Share a time you experienced a surprise that made your heart happy--big or small. #tlap
Welcome to #tlap!
We are so happy you are sailing with us tonight!
Please introduce yourself.
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Share a time you experienced a surprise that made your heart happy--big or small. #tlap
Hey everyone! Adam from Cincinnati - 7/8 grade history. Every time I open up a blog or project completed by a student, I’m surprised and inspired by what I see. #tlap
Hello! I'm Emma, a #pst from Grove City College! It makes me happy when people take the time to ask how you are doing. I had someone I didn't know very well ask how I was doing, and he genuinely meant it. #tlap
Leslie Kapuchuck- Assistant Principal -VA. Receiving random letters from my students always makes my heart happy. I do monthly read alouds & received a letter from a student telling me how she can’t wait for me to come read each month- with a pic of me reading. Priceless! #tlap
Kristen 3rd grade Pittsburgh. My memorable surprise was when my Assistant Super @DrJacieMaslyk showed up at my door 3 years ago and asked me what I wanted to see happen in my classroom! #Nan3EDU#Grateful#TLAP
Tamara from VA, my joyful surprise was receiving this on my doorstep this weekend! Was so excited, I wrote a post about it here: https://t.co/ERT4REbe3Z#tlap
Arrr #tlap crew! I’m Stefanie instructional tech coach from IL. A friend of mine went to San Francisco. I had shared how special that spot was to me when I went in 8th grade & that one of my fav souviners broke recently...she messaged me to come see her & gave me this! ⬇️😍😭
Hi #tlap folks! Eric, Sped/Math teacher, working at an international school in Brazil. Surprised when a Ss sent me a postcard from NZ and some chocolate. She’s doing an exchange program right now.
Hello. Tracey from Kansas. I teach K-5 at a Therapeutic Learning Program. Last week one of my kiddos who is not a hugger gave me a huge hug and proceeded to give me several more throughout the day. Made my day! #TLAP
Allyson Apsey, elementary principal in Michigan. The day I became the principal of Quincy Elementary made my ❤️❤️❤️ SO happy!! AND the day I found out @dbc_inc wanted to publish #Path2Serendipity ❤️❤️❤️ #tlap
Welcome to #tlap!
We are so happy you are sailing with us tonight!
Please introduce yourself.
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Share a time you experienced a surprise that made your heart happy--big or small. #tlap
Aundrea from Indiana! Elementary Special edu teacher. Best surprise ever- When my HS Ss knew my McDonald's breakfast order and surprised me a Friday morning with breakfast! 😊 #tlap
Brandi- 1st Grade Teacher @CaldwellElemen in Florida!! I got to be a part of an EPIC surprise for my Ss & Ts when @NowakRo came to visit last month!! It was the best feeling to surprise others!! #tlap
Stephanie paraprofessional NJ. A K student i worked with for a few weeks didn't want to give other students a chance to work with me & gave me a huge hug after I told him he could take his work home to show his mom. (He wrote his name 5 times ) #tlap
Hi #TLAP!! I’m Emily, a 2nd grade chaos coordinator from Texas, and a time I was ecstatically surprised was when I landed an AMAZING job a week and a half before I moved to Austin—my leap of faith worked!
Britaney Phillips, current substitute teacher for Maury County, Tennessee, future Chemistry teacher!
I got a wonderful surprise today when my freshman girls welcomed me back from our spring break with hugs! I love being a role model!
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I'm Stephani, T in STL... The biggest surprises in my life were when my 2 kids were born and we finally found out if we had boy or girl! ( Boy, then girl, btw) #tlap
Welcome to #tlap!
We are so happy you are sailing with us tonight!
Please introduce yourself.
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Share a time you experienced a surprise that made your heart happy--big or small. #tlap
👋Hi! Rosy, teacher of kiddos in 5th grade in Southern California. Something that surprised me-last week my son (1st) shared his writing from last trimester and he pointed out that he started with a question in order to draw his reader in. I sent a thank you to his teacher.#Tlap
A1 Overcoming many odds & becoming the 1st generation graduate in my family.
AND...Becoming a mommy--hands down my favorite role in this life!
He is my pride and joy!
Where did 16 years go?
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👋👋 Mandi from WV, EdAdmin and MakerEd enthusiast. Earning grants for my district is always a great surprise! Love giving our Ss and Ts new tools and experiences #tlap
A1: Realizing that this more to life than what I had settled for in the past. Once I woke up, life has never been the same for me or my students. #tlap
#tlap Years after a student graduated, I met him in a college library. He pulled out a motivational letter I gave him some 10 years earlier. He keeps it in his wallet as a reminder.
Hi pirates, Angela, a 3rd grade T from Alberta. My surprise was my discovery of 20+ years of thank yous, cards & pics from all my Ss in the filing cabinet I cleaned out. My heart soared! 💕💕 #tlap
Stepping foot in a public school during school hours for the first time as a sophomore in college. The atmosphere was a shock but such an eye-opening experience #homeschooled#tlap
A1: I recently climbed a volcano in Ecuador. I was at an elevation of 5300m, and I’m afraid of heights. I went up as high as I could. #tlaphttps://t.co/tgjv6A0JVz
A1 it was valentine’s day... went in for an early ultrasound and found out I was carrying twins 👶🏼👶🏼 so many emotions, from one extreme to another. I will never forget that moment. #tlap
A1 peak moment personal: the births of my 2 daughters, professional: being found by my family as I got my masters degree ... after being moved from one side of the field to the other #tlap
A1: I remember holding my book in my hands for the first time. PEAK moment for sure. Bucket list fulfilled. Opened package and picked it up...wow!!! Love to provide that moment for our authors now!! #tlap
A1 The ultimate peak and my “why” for striving to improve the lives of those around me- becoming a Dad! Be the role model she and every other kid deserves! #tlap
A1: When @ERobbPrincipal called to offer me the job at my @JWMSGoCougars. Being a young teacher with only a long-term sub job as experience, having someone be willing to take a chance on me definitely felt like reaching the summit of Everest! #tlap
A1: Stepping foot in a public school during school hours for the first time as a sophomore in college. The atmosphere was a shock but such an eye-opening experience #homeschooled#tlap
A1 (2): Definitely meeting and seeing @burgessdave and reading #tlap changed everything. I never cared much what people thought but it gave me permission to have fun and make school amazing #tlap
A1: The day I found out I passed my National Board certification & the day I found out I got a grant a district administrator told me I wouldn't be able to get. #tlap
A1: In my life- After a loss of a baby, being moved to an element school after 9 years in a ms, I finally got pregnant. A few my career- When I was introduced to inquiry, when I was introduced to formative assess with @dylanwiliam, and recently, Twitter, pirates and PBL! #tlap
#tlap A#1 Another was when a former student came to me with a contract and asked me to join his company. You never know when a student will come back to say thank you.
A1: Obviously the births of both of my kiddos are peaks. Watching my daughter deliver an OUTSTANDING salutatorian speech at graduation in front of a large crowd and through her health issues at that time was a huge peak. #tlap
A1: my peak moment was the birth of my daughter. I never thought of or pictured myself as a dad. But she amazes me with what she knows and picks up on everyday. I need to watch what I say now. It changed my perspective on many things. #tlap
A1: When I learned that happiness does not come from accomplishing something or when "x" happens, but when I choose to be happy. Which is now and in every moment! #tlap
A1: a peak moment in my life would be the first time as an NCO i was told what a great leader/supervisor I was. Knowing that I was helping and inspiring those I was in charge of leading created the drive to be that for the future leaders that I will have in my classroom.
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Roman from Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Student Success Leader/Agent of Transformation. Sorry for my tardiness. Great to be with #tlap crew tonight. A pic from an amazing PIRATE experience and collaboration with @bmilla84@CaldwellElemen
A1: Becoming a Mommy... hands down. Something I didn’t think could/would happen and then these beauties came along. Waking down Main Street of @Disneyland with my babies was one of those “pinch me” peak moments. #tlap
A1: One of my peak moments was when other colleagues looked to me for answers w/ some students w/ behavior difficulties. I remember feeling like I was drowning, but it helped me to realize I was doing better at helping those kiddos than I thought & others wanted to help! #TLAP
We have the BEST Pirate teachers at HES! Research Lab Launch Day!! TLAP Engagement-The Costume Hook! 1st Grade-Plants, 2nd Grade- Jobs in my Community, 3rd Grade- Sports and Society. @AmericanReading@IWCSchools#TLAP@burgessdave@HardyElementary
A1: When a student came back after getting a job and thanked me for teaching him what it took to be successful. Personally, outside of the days my two kids were born, I have to say that when my oncologist told me "You beat cancer." That was a pretty big peak moment. #tlap
A1 It was an AMAZING feeling when I finished my first half marathon. After taking time away from teaching for my kids - it was proof to myself that I could do whatever I set my mind to! #TLAP
#tlap A1: After not acting in 20 years, stepping on stage in A Few Good Men as Lt. Jack Ross last fall. My wife and children got to see me act...which had been a HUGE part of my life pre-family.
A1b: When my daughter was born, the day I got my first teaching job, the day I found out an article I co-wrote w/ a colleague was going to be published. #tlap
A1: I would say being the doctoral class speaker at my graduation. I was always told when getting my undergrad that I was not a good speaker & almost failed speech. After my speech, someone approached me and said I was the best speaker up there. It boosted my confidence. #TLAP
A1a representing my district at NYS regents committee meeting that present a video my district made showcasing are efforts to move forward. Being in that room gave me a new goal... become a regent someday #tlap
✨A moment I won’t forget, was literally a moment of elevation! I climbed Chasm Lake a couple of years ago! It was a gorgeous reward following a tough hike!✨ #TLAP
A1: For my 30th bday, I decided to run a half marathon!! As someone who was never a runner, I pushed myself to accomplish something I never dreamed I would do! Best part, I crossed that finish line w/ my 2 BFF’s @GuysBride & @1stGradeBuzzzzz! #tlap#RunLAP
A1: Personal-becoming a mom to two beautiful kiddos! Professional- Realizing that being a different type of leader is a positive thing! Taking risks & challenging the status quo to be the type of leader my Ss and Ts need and deserve, and the leader I’ve always needed! #tlap
A1) Seeing the cover for my book was a peak moment in my life and career. Amazing to see the character come to life! I️ get the same feeling every time I️ receive a new sketch. I️ can’t wait to share my passion for making! #tlap
A1 (3) Hearing @ToddWhitaker at #NAESP13 and he said, "If you're not on twitter, you are missiong out on the best PD you can get." I followed him that moment and then here I am #tlap
A1: A recent one would be a 2 week span last month, in which I presented at 2 different conferences on 2 different subjects. I was also able to help graduate student with their in progress research. #tlap
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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A1: A peak moment in my life was watching my son graduate with top honors from high school last May and then watching him grow and learn as he returns home for breaks from college. #tlap
A1: I remember holding my book in my hands for the first time. PEAK moment for sure. Bucket list fulfilled. Opened package and picked it up...wow!!! Love to provide that moment for our authors now!! #tlap
#tlap A1 September 1978, flying over the Golden Gate a few minutes after leaving Travis AFB headed west, ultimately to NavComSta Diego Garcia, my first overseas duty station.
Oh, you’re talking about that moment that education really began change, all because of you? You’re such an inspiration, Dave! Glad you did what you did and continue to do what you do! #tlap
A1: A peak moment in my life was getting my first teaching job, after moving states, recertification, and going through many interviews. That first job was a breath of fresh air and relief. #tlap
A1: Peak moment was when I was awarded Steelers Chevron Leader in the Classroom for INNOVATION! That was key. Not for doing what comes easy for me like a kindness award ( I am a lover of goodness) but what was challenging to me! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A1a representing my district at NYS regents committee meeting that present a video my district made showcasing our efforts to move forward. Being in that room gave me a new goal... become a regent someday #tlap
A1. Life is long I don’t like thinking in terms of peaks but more in terms of continuously climbing, right now learning to code in python is the latest climb #tlap
A fun surprise was this weekend opening my front door and seeing some of my students on my front porch. They came to serenade me with a song from their upcoming program! #tlap
A1: I remember holding my book in my hands for the first time. PEAK moment for sure. Bucket list fulfilled. Opened package and picked it up...wow!!! Love to provide that moment for our authors now!! #tlap
A2: In order to help Ss with graphing I drew a huge coordinate grid on the wall and the Ss used sticky notes to put the points...does that count?
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Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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A huge Peak moment was after 12 interviews for a principal position, I was able to land my current position @MNEStheBest
I have the best staff, kids and community and I’m so very lucky to be a part of our school culture! #Lucky13
A1 A peak moment in my life was embracing change and leadership. Leading my first session of PD with teachers in 2011 which started the ball rolling on so many wonderful experiences! Including surprising a class and school in Florida last month. #tlap
A2: When sharing a lesson on bullying, we had the theme from Toy Story playing as the kids walked in the room. By the end of the song they were all singing "You Have a Friend in Me" - set a positive tone for a tough topic! #tlap
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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A2: When I was in the classroom, I would have to say celebrating Chocolate Day! #tlap Taste testing, painting w/ chocolate & eating chocolate! https://t.co/v1FrifaMJy
Kelly from MO. I teach 5th grade ELA. A fun surprise was having some of my students show up on my front porch on Saturday to serenade me with a song from their upcoming program! #tlap
#tlap A2: In AP Stats, I do many lessons with M&Ms. Just putting them out on the tables gets attention. Also, set up Wii bowling in my classroom one day. I think registration for AP Stats next year went up 50% that day.
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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A2: I love getting to speak at conferences with @megan_hacholski. We get to make the impossible possible! Love teaching teachers (and students) about the power of coding. #tlap
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
#tlap
A2: This is our first year being 1:1. I love sharing resources and ideas with the teachers who say, “Tech isn’t for me.” I know it isn’t for everyone, but if I can make their life easier, I find that vital. #tlap
A2: I'm thinking of when I have my students create trenches in my classroom out of desks and using paper balls as ammo to do a mock trench war. Definitely ups the appeal! #tlap
A1 peak moment true story, a girl named Kathleen knocked on my door at U of Scranton, I transferred in mid year, and I called my friend that night and said “I just met the girl I will marry.” We are 26 years coming up on 27 #tlap
A2. I created a digital breakout at the end of last semester. I put danger tape on my door, created a mess to simulate a theft, had mysterious music playing, and rewarded the result with brownies! It was so fun!! #tlap
A2: As a #pst I don't have much experience with teaching a lesson that had much sensory appeal. But I do know that most labs done in chemistry could be considered sensory learning experiences. #tlap
A2: To help Ss understand power of masks & the role that plays in Lord of the Flies, Brought in my cosplay friends 2 help paint faces of my Ss who had to pick an emotion from the choices & paint faces accordingly then see how it made them feel & I walked around in a mask.#tlap
A2: I provided my students with an opportunity to create their digital footprint with our class website. Blogging... posting videos... connecting globally! #tlap#Nan3EDUhttps://t.co/aWGcbv0bxO
A2: When my students learned about properties of matter, we had solids and liquids to touch in bags, bowls, and bottles! They got messy but definitely remembered what happens when states of matter change or keep their shape! #TLAP
A2. I have taken many classes camping. We have had many times on this trip where students are able to tackle new challenges and work with them on setting goals for their lives #tlap
✨A2: #TLAP ROOM TRANSFORMATIONS raise the volume on reality and immerse students in a sensory rich environment to more deeply engage in learning!✨
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A2 Created a whole Gatsby themed lesson. Party atmosphere, food, music, movement, collaboration. Even did a Charleston dance lesson. Made students feel the atmosphere and learning with all five senses. So much fun. Also so many connections. #tlap
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
#tlap
A2: We recently did a Math March Madness Basketball Shootout lesson! I had flashing lights, Space Jam music, clipboards for my “recruiters” & a gym floor outline w/ the basketball hoops!! We were ready to get our learning on!! #tlap
A2 I wrapped all of our curriculum in Language and math with a pirate theme ☠️ Pirate fashion, Pirate boat races, pirate mapping & co-ordinates, walk the plank and scavenger hunt for treasure. It was Awesome! #tlap
A1: Becoming a father and of course meeting my beautiful wife @bhall_acs. The day I began teaching. The day before I was custodian at my middle school, next day I was teaching. #tlap
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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Hi! I’m late joining in to the chat but my name is Abby Hultgren and I’m currently student teaching through the University of Michigan at Ypsilanti International Elementary School! #tlap
A2: Celebrating the Olympics this year with an Opening Ceremony, Metric Olympics, Awards Ceremony, and music from each country. Tons of learning and fun!#tlap
A2: When presenting with @nbartley6 and we got out the classroom instruments and drum sticks and just made music #TCT17 - We just played music and had a blast #tlap
A2: I often do reviews with games added in. Anything to up the excitement. A few weeks ago we did a review where we had to pop balloons and solve the problems inside. My students rocked it! #tlap
A2: My Lunar Landing lesson boosts sensory appeal by removing light, adding mood music (Pink Floyd), lasers, and emptying room so kids are on backs on floor...it is a trip into OUTER SPACE and leaves them dazed! #tlap
Currently we are studying life cycles. I have on my back shelf plants (they planted), caterpillars, mealworms, and a tadpole. The kids can't stay away from that shelf! They love watching the life cycles happen in real time and get so excited when there is a change. #TLAP
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
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A2: I took my students on a “crusade,” and said now imagine walking another 1500 miles. We did a crime scene investigation with Julius Caesar. They are creating with legos, Oreos and blogs. #tlap
Hello! I'm Kristina and I teach kindergarten! A surprise was when a S dropped a bucket of manipulatives during play time and more than half my class left their centers to help him pick them up. ❤ #tlap
A2 just today I was teaching about equivalent fractions and we worked on finding fractions equal to a half. I hooked Ss by playing the middle #tlaphttps://t.co/oMPePDona4
#tlap A2 Circa July 1972, Mar McHugh’s US history course.. learning about unions in a connect-the-dots factory simulation. First time, really, experiencing anything like it.
A2: Creating our own class book. I used to publish with #studenttreasures each year. The kids knew they would create a book, make movies, and podcast. They would come in at the start of the year talking about it. #TLAP
A2 When introducing Shakespeare, my students enter a room with classical music, then get to learn Shakespearean insults & have a burn off. Followed by decoding a love letter from Romeo & Juliet that I tell them was left behind in one of their desks #tlap
A2: I have gamified lessons, created PBL opportunities, added music, and given Ss time to explore different apps to show their learning and help me create lessons! #tlap
A2: Tomorrow morning! We don’t have staff mtgs, we only meet when we need to collaborate. Tomorrow, we are connecting and collaborating...and eating donuts! 🍩 #tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
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A2: Years ago, I was teaching students about job interviewing and a student I had was blind. She interviewed for a production assistant for a broadway show and when asked if she enjoyed singing she belted out a song from "Les Mis." Class was in shock. She was hired! #tlap
#tlap I teach 4th grade. Went CA Mission hopping to gather 1st hand knowledge and create a Google My Map with current pictures, creating a virtual field trip for Ss.
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
#tlap
A2: We turned up the volume on this literacy lesson! After reading “Hamburger Heaven” we designed, drew and labelled our own “dream burgers”. Amazingly, a local hot spot created the burger based on the kids designed and sold it on their menu with proceeds going to charity! #tlap
A2. I did not, but a coworker did PARTY AT THE PARTHENON after Greek history and in collaboration with English and THE ODESSEY. Some of our Ss had never experienced different foods, .. magical!#tlap
Hey everyone! My name is Micah and I teach Spanish in Salem Indiana. And this is my first #tlap chat. My happy heart moment was when I found out I was going to be a dad.
A2) I notice my kids and I have greater memory of day trips when phones are turned off, dvds are not played, and we just talk and enjoy what we see. When we tune to the moment, we remember the moment. #tlap
A2 I have some great songs/videos I use when students are learning countries/capitals. In a class dragging last wk, I was smacking my forehead: realized I forgot to play it. Love anything that sparks excitement of learning. #tlap#sstlaphttps://t.co/npUD08EK8h
A2 we had to give up 2 days of Spring Break for snow days so we built a tent and then read in it. Kids read the directions then collaborated to build it themselves w/ some help #tlap
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In teaching our staff about our school, we created an “Amazing Race” experience having teams learn about the school and neighborhoods while completing team building challenges. We ended by having teams visit homes and deliver supplies to kids!
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#tlap Matched-pairs t-test. Do players tend to perform better with their dominant or non-dominant hand. You'd be surprised how often the non-dominant hand significantly out-performs the dominant hand!
A2. Brining in flowers, and leaves when we did our chromatography experiments! The boys fell in love with the rose petals colors in chromatography experiment!#tlap
A2: Starting a PD session with a fashion show of all of the old educational tag lines and fads over the years...literally staff being an educational strategy down the runway...Red Robin reading, balanced literacy, thematic units...so funny, music and all! #tlap
#tlap A#2 When the medical science students witnessed a live surgery in the morning and then "operated" on cadavers with University students in the evening. It brought biology, chemistry, and physics alive for the students that day.
A3 Last Friday, I broke the script for our meeting agenda & planned a 45min Breakout EDU team builder!
The results = incredible. I've never seen my coaches so in tune with each other.
On their way out on Friday afternoon, they were begging me to make another one. Success!
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A2: In 3rd grade, when we were learning about Northwest Costal tribes, we got to take a field trip to a cultural center and sit in a replica longhouse. The kids were blown away. #tlap
A3 How about taking a day off? The school year is a grind. When you sense that your students are hitting a wall, how about planning a fun day that takes their mind completely away from the grind of your class? #Tlap#APTeach
A1: I remember holding my book in my hands for the first time. PEAK moment for sure. Bucket list fulfilled. Opened package and picked it up...wow!!! Love to provide that moment for our authors now!! #tlap
A2 Reading an article about the history of body odor, then watching middle school Ss make their own chemical-free deodorant. Hot plate. Coconut oil. Shea butter. Baking soda. Essential oils (just a drop or two). #theywillnotstoptalkingaboutit#tlap
A2: I work by natural light and have essential oils in my office so it’s pretty zen during meetings...creating a calm space for the Eduleaders I work with #tlap
A2: Helping a student create a blog on how to starting your own business. I asked him to talk to this small business accelerating firm, and he came back so excited. #tlap
A2: I took my students to a small patch of "forest" on the other side of our parking lot to search for insects - "in the wild." Clearly, most had not spent time playing in the woods before. It was awesome. #tlap
A2: Vertical articulation for math, led by my teachers. My teachers were on point! Every day I see evidence of what was shared & learned while in their math classrooms. As leaders, we have to stop talking at teachers and step back, let them take the lead & support them! #tlap
A2: I just did a lesson for our entrepreneur fair and we did a simulation where we built our own products priced & priced out all our resources. The kids had ownership and loved it! #tlap
A3. My BUILD A HOUSE project was fun for students and admin got to come in and encourage student work. AND we learned math principles ar the same time! #tlap
A2 Had my HS students plan a hybrid scavenger hunt relay race to support a book my MS school students were reading. There were a ton of moving part, but an incredible energy of mentoring fun made it so worth the effort! #TLAP
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
#tlap
A3 my first year teaching my sixth graders would make short reader's theater skits and act them out for the class. Loved their creativity. Like the "bathroom time machine" #TLAP
A3 sometimes do a random choice day, or game day, let Ss decide how to spend their time, and gives me time to move around and interact with them even more, and it is a fun brain break #tlap
A2: Our Feb PD day was BES Olympics. I didn't give much more info than the country they were representing. Many showed up dressed ready to compete physically. The slightly physical and mental competition was so memorable! #tlap
A2. #tlap
In teaching our staff about our school, we created an “Amazing Race” experience having teams learn about the school and neighborhoods while completing team building challenges. We ended by having teams visit homes and deliver supplies to kids!
https://t.co/RPijrpQKzs
A2 My fave was simply “Learning Rocks” the first day of school. My Littles ate pop rocks (first time experience for most) & designed a test to see if pop rocks + coke makes your tummy explode! #tlap
Yeah, but you are gaining on us fo sho! :) I've made all the gifs I use tonight and in chats, store them in a folder, and use them with tweetdeck. :) #tlap
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@MrsHankinsClass, @TaraMartinEDU, @burgessdave, @KimSnodgrass
A2: I do weekly themes where I decorate the room, play background music when students arrive, and incorporate the theme across all content areas. I include S choice when selecting themes. The next two weeks is video games. #TLAP
A3 having surprised activities on PD days like playing 4 sided Volleyball or pulling out our archery equipment putting candy bars in all your teachers boxes on a Monday and telling them thanks #TLAP
A3: Got students on a bus, Took Students to craft studio, had them make any scene that they wanted from the year with any materials, never saw them happier #tlap
A3. Looking forward to breaking the script by ending the year with an off campus retreat. Spend 1/2 the day volunteering to serve the community together and then a team building activity. #tlap
A2: Each staff meeting I hold, I ask each person in the room to share a bit of good news. Could be anything that day, week, month. We have a great time with that and it always raises the energy in the room. #tlap
A3: I got rid of the tables in our traditional computer lab. Say WHAT?! It was the start of a year filled with strategic surprises! Take a peek: https://t.co/4iS7y4bYGE#tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
For our PD in August for back to school, teachers used ipads and collaborated with their peers as they went through learning stations and responded on SeeSaw-they were WAY more engaged and empowered than sitting and going through the faculty handbook! #tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
A3: When I transformed my room into a farm. The kids wore bandanas and I spoke southern. They had to round up all the animals that got loose by solving fractions, ya'll. #tlap
A3: Sometimes when storytelling I intentionally lead my students one way, just so I can shock them when we see what actually occurred. Helps them feel as surprised as some of the people in the times we study. #tlap
A2: I love using technology! I made an interactive whiteboard for a class I subbed in. Having these h.s. ss watching the video of me reviewing the previous day while walking around asking questions was pretty cool. I cloned myself for my class to review as a whole & 1-1! #tlap
A3 My strategic surprise was bringing Bloxel Builders into class. The kids couldn't believe they were going to design and build video games in class, winner ☠️😀 #TLAP
#tlap A3 creating and changing systems in my school to become more trauma informed by understanding #ACEs. We support students through mentoring, empowerment, and creating student voice. Here is our story! #traumainformedchathttps://t.co/WEU79Wmt21
A3 Every year we completed a business simulation during which one of the faux activities was a strawberry festival. On that day of that activity...I brought in strawberry shortcake and we had a real festival. Ss loved it! #tlap
A3: One of my favorite surprises is simple-head outside! Reading out on the playground, math fluency races near the entrance of the school, checking out a school garden, sight word hopscotch, literally ANYTHING outdoors is an exciting environment change kiddos don’t expect! #TLAP
3) when we would take scheduled risks in class by going big, I would sometimes dress like a cheerleader and cheer them on. Kids grew to know this change of pace meant they would be challenged to step outside of their comfort zone too. #tlap
A3: I love the idea of having some sort of ongoing brain teaser/puzzle for students to figure out throughout a unit. It doesn't have to relate to the unit at all, just small little games. I found #mysterystate is a great one to try! #tlap
A3: Painting the stairs over break, having a New Years Party, Starting school differently with amazing experiences the first day, lighting up the playground with notes to kids, taking the kids in the snow #tlap
Hi! I'm Gabby Rubinstein and am a student teacher in a 3rd grade classroom in Ypsilanti, MI. A great surprise that made me VERY happy is when the first group of students I taught gave me a book of personal notes and drawings about our time in school. :) #tlap
A3 #NGSS does a great job of that for me It all about Ss self-discovery The surprise is when I don't answer a Ss question & they still discover the key #tlap
A3: Using @Skype to connect w/ @NowakRo the moment before he surprised my Ss @CaldwellElemen was EPIC! He literally said goodbye from outside & then knocked on our door!! Thhe kids were thrilled to spend 2 days w/ someone that means so much to them! #tlap#globalcollaboration
A3: Creating personalized PD based on teacher input. Also- doing monthly Assistant Principal read alouds- with costumes-thanks to my awesome art teacher! Allows me to spend quality time with kids and teachers in every class, every month. Best decision I’ve ever made! #tlap
A3: Moving from the mindset of waiting for others to promote what we do, to the idea that we must "sell our own merch". Connecting our school and staff to others around the globe via #122edchat. #tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
A3: Converted my room to #flexibleseating this year, and it ROCKS! But the biggest strategic surprise was my cosplay friend coming out of my classroom closet dressed as the "red death" during our reenactment of the ball scene in Poe's Masque of the Red Death. Priceless! #tlap
A3: I am planning a WOW event/moment every day...but in different classes. I want Ss not to want to miss a moment! My principal wants me to the push the envelope and I aim to please! #tlap
#tlap A3 Teaching a Macromedia Director (multimedia development software) by tossing the book and designing a new hire orientation app. Interviewed client, prototyped, animated, coded and delivered. #eduwin
✨A3: The traditional “essay sharing” script was crushed last week with a little spin on musical chairs. Not exactly “planned”, but my students needed to MOVE and the idea popped in my head. I went with it, and it worked like a charm! (Directions in the comments.) ✨#TLAP
A3: Sending my staff on a scavenger hunt at the first faculty meeting. Great team building activity but they learned about our goals for the year, new apps, teaching techniques, new staff members and other fun surprises. Winners got their classes covered by me! #leadlap#tlap
A3: we broke the script with an egg hunt throughout the school while our principal observed. They solved preposition riddles to find the eggs then conquered the problem inside. There was an all time high in engagement and excitement. #tlap
A2 My favorite activity is using a micro vacuum to explore gas laws. The kids are amazed at what happens to the marshmallows and shaving cream. We end the lesson by boiling water at room temp #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A3: I have dressed up as an XYZ Agent, dressed as a King leading knights in a Crusade, dressed as King John for a digital breakout. (I have been obsessed with digital breakouts lately). #tlap
#tlap Q#3 Brought in the Medical School students, IEEE engineers, Monmouth County Sheriff's Officers, and McCarter Theater playwrighters to teach my Academy students. Authentic learning experiences engaged the learners in real world problem solving.
A3 I said "Yes" when my 8th graders asked to put on the play that we were "just going to read" in class. They had so much fun and are now trying to talk me into doing another one! #tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
A3: Midway through a lesson, I flipped the script by having my ss teach the class. It was funny watching them mimic the way I taught, but they loved it because it gave them a deeper understanding as they saw the materials from a different perspective!
#tlap
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
A3: This week we are celebrating what we have accomplished so far and getting pumped before testing. Each day they receive a riddle that once puzzled out will lead to a class challenge. They are dressing up each day. Friday is relay races and house cup will be awarded. #TLAP
A3. #tlap Instead of a boring power point on PLCs, we broke the script and created a ridiculous Game of Thrones parody to get us ready for the new year. No Oscars here, but check out the outcome below!
https://t.co/dY9oGHNPZZ
#tlap A3: Not just the script but the "rules." Had everyone get out their cell phones during Morning Meeting to respond to a survey. Demonstrated that participation went up to 95% of student body as opposed to typical 60% with email surveys.
A3. I don’t have a lot of “sage on the stage” moments in my room but when I do I pull out all the stops. I try to be as memorable as possible so that what I’m teaching sticks. I’ve been known to sing or even use jazz hands #tlap
A2: Last Friday was pajama day. I shut the lights off in the classroom and gave each student a flashlight and a bag of popcorn to read with. Students loved this calming activity!#tlap
A3 I asked my students to show me by thumbs up or down if they 1. Knew what the floss dance was 2. If they knew how to do it. I then waited TWO days to incorporate it into my lesson... they were begging to know why I asked those 2 Qs! #tlap
A3: strategic surprise is room changes to kick off anything big! We studied the horror genre, so spooky music, some black table cloths And tea lights. Before lit circles- a book tasting! Pretty much anything to get their attention before I really challenge them! #tlap
A3b we have had teachers and students that will spend time painting positive messages and murals in our building during a break that focus on kindness or our HUSKER acronym Honorable Upstanding Supportive Kind Equipped Respectful #TLAP
A3 Using @SkypeClassroom to connect students to other classes around the world. Giving them a virtual trip around the world since most of my ELs rarely go on trips. #tlap
A3. I brought my wife to class to speak (not only cause the kiddos wanted to meet her :) ) but I wanted them to hear from a strong woman of color working in technology to help rewrite the narrative of STEM fields! #tlap
A3: I broke the script teaching math as our first "Mystery Mathematician" for 5th graders today. They are looking forward to a surprise after school teacher every Monday and Thursday this month! #tlap
A4: I always encourage my S's to document their progress during #PBL activities. I love when then take multiple shots for a collage to share with their parents through Student Story on @classdojo#tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
Hello! Jumping in late. Mary here, edtech coach from Manila, Philippines. A nice surprise was getting a shipment of yarn from a friend that I did not expect. More crafting ahead. #tlap
A3: When I taught social studies, I told my 8th graders that I wanted them to use Minecraft to build a model of a sustainable city. And they were like #tlap
A3 giving students the option to draw graphic comics for writing assignments has been a "break the script" hit. Role playing options, including a Paleolithic version of Top Chef, too #tlap#sstlap
A3: Today we started the 2nd leg of The Amazing Race in Culinary Arts 3. Teams had to unlock a series of clues that lead them to their 1st stop on globe and a route marker! #tlap#xplap
A3: I'm working on this one! It starts for me with believing that my kids can do amazing things and amazing thinking...even if they're "only" 5 or 6 #tlap
A4 Our unit on water required us all to use a stream table Seeing Ss voluntarily take out their phones to watch the erosing in slo-mo was good to see #tlap
A1: I have these moments in beautiful places I am visiting for the first time. I remember visiting Petra and the Pyramids. Both places that you become overwhelmed with the sheer presence of a place. #tlap
#tlap When I realized I couldn't teach another year in a room full of matching desks & chairs. I starting purchasing different seating and with every purchase more desks got placed outside. The epitome of liberation!
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
A3 Brilliant kids engaged in a back and forth rousing discussion about great literature. One by one we all stood on chairs or desks to keep the exchange going. Magical. #tlap
A3b: Role play, @breakoutEDU, music, 1 min dance party, Random Acts of Kindness, gamification, room transformations, tech integration you name it, it’s happened or gonna happen! #tlap
A3: we broke the script with an egg hunt throughout the school while our principal observed. They solved preposition riddles to find the eggs then conquered the problem inside. There was an all time high in engagement and excitement. #tlap
A4: It usually involves me doing something stupid, although I take out my camera everyday to document the great teaching and learning going on in @SlackwoodSchool#tlap
A3: Lately I am always breaking the script. I was one of the first to bring in flexible seating, I redid my ELA curriculum to not include the textbook, and I spent last Friday night ditching the desk and opening my classroom. Summer project: paint words on the ceiling. #tlap
A4: we were discussing survival & two Ss said they could easily start a fire with just wood. Challenge accepted: we all went outside and they tried—and everyone saw & learned that it’s not as easy as it is in movies! #tlap
A4: When I was visiting @HandleyJudges for a field, one of the teachers was experimenting with a demonstration about colored fire. I definitely pulled out my phone to videotape it! #tlap
A4: Going back to Q2, when my students were involved in a trench warfare. During my Westward Expansion Twitter Chat with students. I think I even saw a camera or two out for our Roaring 20s Website Design. #tlap@ERobbPrincipal@PHausTech
A2: Tomorrow we are making simple machines out of dowels, string, paper cup, and pop. sticks. Then they pick an object and a material our of a hat to make it happen! like a bottle and a dog. getting ready for our #RubeGoldberg machines. I teach with the best collaborators!#tlap
4) we currently have Challenge Thursdays where we scrap the status quo. Each week, a new challenge. No textbooks, no paper, no tech, movie theme, song theme, sports theme, etc.. teachers are on the hunt for greatness and I love it #tlap
A4: Having the opportunities to lead a drama club and watching the older kids take the lead and perform solos for the first time in front of the whole school #tlap
A4 this has been taking place more and more in our building this year, teachers capturing learning activities or the products Ss are producing and the fun things they do and posting it under our #MSHuskerpride#TLAP
A3.2 One more: at random times, catch them off guard by opening the floor to 'attendance questions' - a chance to get ea S self-expression time while taking attendance. #tlap#sstlap
Goose Chase scavenger hunt to get the year started- we visited or feeder schools, found our kids in the park, talked to staggers about their favorite school experience... Got lots of great pics sent to me! #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A3/4: last week we were measuring and I decided to bust out butcher paper and have Ss trace each other, make estimates of their arms and legs and then measure. They loved it. Next thing I knew my Principal was on top of the cubbies taking pictures during my walkthrough #tlap
aww...just saw this tweet was stuck!
Never too late. Surprise!
Welcome, I'm Tara- Admin in Kansas. Here are a few sweet surprises I have received lately from my PLFamily peeps. #grateful ((hugs))
I love SURPRISE mail. It makes me smile with my white teeth & my pink ones!
#tlap
A2: #tlap quite literally i had my students write their names in salt. Bring other senses to literacy outside of sight and sound brings reading and writing to a whole new exciting level
Q2 "To elevate a moment, first you must boost sensory appeal."
Describe a lesson or meeting where you have boosted sensory appeal aka you "raised the volume on reality."
#tlap
A3 I just ordered a “Money in the Bank” case to finished the year strong...everyday the lil mates can compete, academically, to get a shot at the brief case stuffed with treasures #tlap#WelcomeToTheGrind
A3 All virtual collaborations this year have been peak moments. Nothing was off script as much as surprising students and educators in Florida. Best surprise ever organized with @bmilla84#tlap
A2: when I was asked to present to the University of Saint-Boniface’s Faculty of Education’s soon to be graduates about the importance of flex-seating and how to do it well! #tlap
A4. As an elementary t my kiddos don’t have cameras but they probably would have snapped some pics of me teaching Newton’s laws of motion since I was throwing stuff around. #tlap
A3 Let my Ss have full choice of how they would learn & how they would present their findings about probability: videos, acting, experimental etc. They chose their groups & where they worked. Amazing results. #tlap
A4. As a discipline campus, we have a no phone policy for security reasons, but I have had As ask ME to take pictures and email them when they have built something they are proud of. #tlap
A4: Everyday in the @SmartLab_tweets Lab is a photo worthy kind of day. When students are asking questions, building, making, exploring, analyzing, you cannot go wrong. Looking forward to getting back in there. #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A3: I have to say, I am most proud of my potential and kinetic energy on a roller coaster denonstration. Other rooms hear my increasing kinetic energy scream... And when reviewing vocab, we act out. A lot. #tlap
A4: When the principal pulls out his camera to capture the engagement in a room transformation/gamification lesson during your observation, it makes you feel good! Ss were so excited to show him their learning! #tlap
#tlap A#4 Watching high school students working with @ChefMonica4 to prepare them to teach nutrition and cooking to elementary school students. Inspiring!!!
A3: Mystery Mail is always the best! Some of our favourites have been from @bmilla84@NowakRo@BrettKissel and Santa! 😉 I often send them mail to hook them for a lesson. They’ll get mail from @the_kind_club “president” on Wednesday asking them to take place in a challenge. #tlap
A4: We transcend the ordinary every day at BES! Teachers pull out the camera to document the memorable learning experiences they create for students and post to #OwnYourImpact throughout the day! #tlap
A3: In all honesty, I'm trying to break the script daily in some way. It could be little things like wearing Narwhal vs Unicorn socks, to making stupid jokes and puns at "serious" times, to big things like diving headfirst into design thinking and PBL. #tlap
A4: I used @robertkaplinsky website to build problem situations in Math. Each group had to explore, solve, and explain with a screencast that was shared with the class. They each tried to outdo the others and we had the best videos EVER! #tlap
A3. I had students simulate an airport experience in Spanish. Filled with bumps in the road and all. Went to the cafeteria to do it. All in español. #tlap
A3: Turning the tables on the kids and letting them be the teachers. They love when I give them chart paper, 'teacher' books and show them some of my favorite teacher blogs to use. #tlap
A4: Transformed my room into post apocalyptic NYC, complete w/Hudson River. I was dressed in "Book of Eli" fashion for our story. P had to come take pics of me starting the class in the hall. #tlap
Q4: When teaching inferences I set up a crime scene. I had crime scene tape, blood, footprints, etc. The students loved solving the mystery using pictures and limited information. I had the crime scene tape on the door for a good week before the lesson to set the stage #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A4: when we had a STEAM challenge in our lesson my students learned the basics of set design, by having to hold up 10lbs of books with just 3 notecards, 3 1inch pieces of tape & 3 paper clips. The winner held over 57 pounds of books! #tlap
A3 Gosh. If I’m not breaking script? I feel like I’m failing my kids. My Littles are amazing. No one ever expected our KNN news broadcast to be so impactful for the creators + the audience! #tlap
A2: I love playing soft calming music in the morning or during independent to create a serene atmosphere. Other times I amp up the energy with pop and hip-hop dance breaks for students to freely express themselves. #tlap
1)The last week. You know you’ve done your job when you get multiple high school graduation invites, from students you had years ago in another district. Cue happy tears. #tlap
A4 SC Johnson donated copies of Wonder to all the MS students in our city. The 8th graders wanted to create "Gifs" with their favorite quote and then posted them to their own social media - It's pretty great when an assignment becomes Instagram worthy according to the kids! #TLAP
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A4: This morning, when my Ss walked in the room and saw Mario, they were taking visual pictures and commenting how awesome the room looked. They were fully engaged in all our lessons throughout the day. I was able to take videos/pics to share with staff. #TLAP
A4 Many years ago I danced many times for my class/school. Napolean Dynamite for drama, The Charleston for English, other dance numbers for assemblies/shows. When it comes to students, engagement, learning, I will pull out all the stops. #tlap PS Still hunting down pictures
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A3: #tlap i taught my Spanish STs how to ask questions in spanish. Then showed them a picture of my niece and told them to write questions they would want to ask her- i then surprised them by video calling her (shes in MX) as a class so they could really ask questions
Q3 Creating peak moments often requires us to "break the script." We are PIRATES!
*Not just a little surprise, "it's a STRATEGIC surprise."
What strategic surprises have you used to break the script and create peak moments in your classroom, school, or system?
#tlap
#tlap A4 we use Seesaw in my classroom. Ss are always eager to share their work/projects with families via images and posts. Ps are super supportive and we see positive comments almost instantly!
A4: Have you seen my profile picture? That is my school picture and my outfit for pink day. I also have been known to ride a balance bike and a hippity hop, down the hallway. I am also a great 🙄🙄🙄 singer!!! #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A4: As a first grade teacher, my Ss don't have cameras, however they know I love taking pictures and often ask me to take them when they're proud of their work or loving the activity. --> Also rethinking my Ss lack of access to a camera, we have plenty of tech for them #tlap
A4: The first time our students learned about promoting and marketing an activity in our business class. They organized an "Intergenerational Prom" for our senior citizens in the community. Complete with buffet dinner and a jazz band it is now going on its 16th year. #tlap
A2: We performed “contraction surgery”—kids dressed as doctors with scrubs and gloves, performed “surgery” on words, stitched them up with Bandaids and then read their medical report in their transformed hospital created using green screen @DoInkTweets#TLAP
#tlap Re: script. A bit contrary to this theme, year-to-year Ss tell me that what they most value about my class is the "routine." Every day we review, learn, and assess. No/few "special" days. The "off-script" comes in the form.
A4 we @zoom_us today w/ S’s from Tennessee who we are pen palling w/ & who we are pairing up with for reading buddies to build bridges between very different groups of S’s, integrating w/ technology! & they sang this beautiful song #tlap@CollinsNBCT
A4) We feature students at every Board Meeting. It gets better every month! Love seeing the board and audience so impressed that they start snapping pics! I️ may be partial, but our Ss are pretty amazing!! #tlap
A4: During our kick-off the year project in fourth-grade. Students design working arcade games based on @CainesArcade for second-grade students. Parents and admin all come to play in the arcade before school! #tlap
2) Make it an experience! Whatever the content is, make it memorable by using multiple senses. We did a book tasting/fraction pizzas and incorporated decor, music, and of course snacks! #tlap
A4: Those who know me will tell ya I'm snappin' pics every single day and I've got an album on my phone to prove it! I get pretty excited about taking pics of my Ss and food! Yikes!!!!
#foodsnaps for the WIN!
#tlap#booksnaps
A4: I love when I put up the Big, Black Bubble to represent a bat’s roost!! The 1st time other Ts see it & realize they can go inside too is always a big hit!! Love creating neat learning experiences for my Ss! #tlap
A4: Last year in my 6th grade class, we designed our own houses and had students bring in floor plans. The school was building next door and Ss saw the building plans. They got super excited because they understood it. #tlap
When you were excited to get to the computer at 8:28 thinking #tlap started at 8:30... only to realize it was well underway since 8:00 😢 Will hope to read through the awesomeness @TaraMartinEDU and everyone dished out later
A4: I have kiddos take pictures constantly of what they’re proud of! They know how to do it on our devices and upload to Seesaw, and they know I can email it to parents. Our next step is uploading them to their Google Drive for projects! #TLAP
A5 I did a flash lesson in a CA classroom over the outsiders last year one of my passions and so much fun to get out of my office and teach a lesson #TLAP
A3: Bringing the outdoors in until we can actually get outdoors to learn again! Always bringing in things to inspire and for art projects. Last week was tulips. Next up-waiting to get our caterpillars soon! #tlap
A4 Last week visited 6th Gr class, wanted to intro a book for lit circles with an excerpt, had to read the whole 1st chapter. And for ten minutes 30 sixth graders sat mesmerized by @JasonReynolds83 Ghost. The T got out her phone to prove that rowdy crowd could be tamed #tlap
A5: Hard to choose, but I took debates to the next level. 2 Ss wanted to debate two brands of camo, & to begin the debate, they each hid in the woods near school, then I took the class out to try to find them. Ss used the results in their debate. It was awesome! #tlap
#tlap A5: The day in AP Stats when we design an experiment to test if parachutes reduce injury to people jumping out of planes. Experiment must be randomized, placebo-controlled, and double-blind. (Trust me. Statisticians find this kind of thing funny.) No we don't DO it!
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A5:More of a #leadlap moment but when I had no power in my school I had to relocate the entire school to the high school for 2 days with about 12 hours notice. Did a whole school wide lesson on the movie "Wonder." Great #tlap moment. Read about it here. https://t.co/FvNSwx5MVt
A5: When you work with @megan_hacholski, amazing things happen. We taught the Periodic Table last year through the lens of reality TV. Kids had to explain concepts via video based upon a current TV series. Something that all of us will never forget. #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A3:To end a unit on greek mythology my students made an iMovie of their favorite Gods themed to 80’s and 90’s pop music in dream sequences with commercial breaks, Poseidon selling fish food,a Goddess pep talk to Medusa using Bruno Mars Just the Way You Are...it rocked! #tlap
#tlap A#5 Chaperoned my SE/MH teacher's students to the local sailing club and watched her motivate her students to get in the sail boats and kayaks. Blind student mastered the kayak with a guide! Huge success.
Right now I’m happy that one of our juniors, who is tutoring a student with special needs, convinced this student to stay after school on a Friday to work on Chemistry. This junior came to excited because he had tried a new strategy and it worked. #tlap
A4 My Littles built a replica “General Steam Locomotive” out of milk cartons. We haven’t attempted anything like this since. It was all consuming (and fab! But...WEEKS!) #tlap
A3: Last week I taught a "think it/say it" lesson to help my students differentiate what is appropriate to say aloud and what thoughts should be kept private. They came up with creative ways to transform rude comments into productive ones! #tlap
3) For state testing, we’ve had a superhero theme for a few weeks (decor, activities, lessons, etc). Today we switched it up for #NationalUnicornDay writing and they ate it up! Random mix up makes all the difference! #tlap
A3: I love students lead discussions! It’s important for students to not only engage with the teacher during discussions but also other peers. I love sitting back and monitoring my students as they discuss topics and persuade each others thinking. #tlap
A5: To try to understand the fragility of being stranded on an island, I bring class to a completely dark room (literally no light sources at all), have them stand, and I play all sorts of strange noises and sounds #tlap
A5: After a few days of research, having my students participate in a "Twitter Chat" via Google Classroom was AMAZING! I was super nervous about it, but knew it was worth a shot. Went over very well!! #tlap@ERobbPrincipal@KGT_Educator@misskoplin@ToddRisser
Joining late...we had interviews. A4: Giving months a themed hashtag! #AudaciousApril. This means willing to take a bold risk. Applying for grants, to present at conferences, and am working on a few staff surprises! Keep them guessing! How will you take a bold risk? #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A5 my Mt Everest lesson was a 4 week Climate Action Project that was global. We had a NJ Senator visit the class, a coastal ecologist and a local farmer, we Skyped w/ 5 countries including Austria, South Africa, Ireland, Bangladesh, #tlaphttps://t.co/SqNUmsgvJW
A5: We created a Jamestown Museum w/each Ss creating a project, emailing me their summary, then EVERY student learned all the information bc they became tour guides to showcase all projects to our guests! They even had tour guide name tags & brochures! #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A5: Preparing 60 Grade 4's and Grade 5's to perform a scene from Macbeth on a stage in Stratford was daunting - but worked. Felt like Everest at times. #worthit#tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A5. My digital breakout was a Mt Everest for me to create, and to ask my students to work on. I was rewarded with the best comment in the world, "I loved it because it made me think!"#tlap
A4: Ummmmm does it count that I do it EVERY DAY??? Honestly though I always have educators walking through and taking pics to share or create with their own spin! Love this! Take a pic... leave a pic! 😉 #tlap#Nan3EDU
My proudest teacher moment was actually one where I did not teach :) My car broke down on the way to school and I was an hour late but made the last 5 min of class. When I arrived I saw that my peer tutors took leadership and actually ran the lab without me! #tlap
A5: I have the absolute best LA cohorts! My fav lessons are the ones we mix up Ss and collaborate on a grander scale! We created an 18 hole mini golf course for grammar review and had reading games in the library last year! #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A4: During our exhibition evening, parents came by our Canada display, our artwork I spurred by Canadian artists and read or writing samples! They were not only seeing the product but the process behind it! #tlap
A5 One fav, but way simple. Read Blueberries for Sal to kgarten class. "Plink, plank, plunk" in the book when dropping berries into the pail. I brought little metal buckets for every S and we dropped berries to test out the sound. Then we sat and the carpet and ate 'em all. #tlap
A5: I think I live on top of Everest. Here is a link to my launch of The Amazing Race this semester! https://t.co/NfgQeOnanC
Started 2nd leg of race today! Ss are blowing my mind!
#tlap#xplap
A5 Decided to teach Newton's Laws by having Ss use a #hyperdoc to do research and then working in groups to develop a demo for the class. On the feedback form, they all seemed to like it, and gave me great suggestions for next year to make it better. #tlap
A5: I would also add our Kindness Passion Projects to this list - SO inspiring to see what acts of kindness Ss create with $10! So many came to me today saying, "I did my project over break and it felt GREAT!" #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A5 We did a Skype Buncee Buddies with @WriterAPage class in New York and a Google Hangout with @MagicPantsJones in Florida. My students thought both of these events were awesome 😀 they didn't want to stop 😀 #tlap
A5 Poetry with grade 10 boys who did not like reading/writing. I myself was not a fan of poetry. Worked hard, studied, thought of pirate moments. Writing individual limericks about my students on the spot. Writing haikus together. Using music. We made our fun. #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
5) It was my very first flip. Ancient Olympics to review the scientific method. I felt like it was Everest because no one was doing anything like that at my school! Making it work for my kids was the best feeling! #tlap
A6: Planning the lesson was fun, yet a lot of work. The execution and seeing the engagement and the fun my kids were having was well worth the long hours of prep!#tlap
A5: I don’t have an answer...yet. But possibly career switching at 42 and being determined to be the best darn teacher I can be is setting me up to see "climbing Mt. Everest” as my every-day reality. Yes, I’m still new & everything is still wonderful. #tlap
A5) High-tech making doesn't come naturally to me. I am in awe of how our ATTA Girls! (Elem #GirlsinSTEM club) dive right in. I love learning with them! #tlap
A5: I would say our Super Bowl Math Review was my “Mount Everest” lesson this year! It was the first time my Ss has ever tried @nearpod & I threw it into a magic lesson! Such a great learning moment for my 1st graders! #TLAP
A5: Colleagues always think the K teacher and I are crazy when we combine our 47 kids and team teach all day together. We are as tired as climbing Mt. Everest. Examples are: lit day before a play, 100th day, Dr. Seuss day, etc. #tlap
Q5: A Problem Based Learning research project where students collaborated with a local environmental group to determine & engineer models of what they felt should be built on an empty lot next to our river. Members of our local Chamber of Commerce judged their epic projects.#tlap
A5: when discussing movement and safe stage combat my advanced classes got to learn basics of sword fighting WITH LIGHT SABERS & THEN REAL FENCING SWORDS! I’m finishing the unit tomorrow & the SS will apply it to historical scenes #tlap
A5: I hooked up with hugely untapped resource who came to me last year with, “do you want to do #RubeGoldberg machines?” I didn’t know what they were. I don’t say no. Met up with her and learned way more! The two of us are a dangerous pair! You’ll see a selfie tomorrow! #tlap
A5: It wasn’t lesson but I think it worthy. Got a group of 6th and 8th graders to share their voices on what is a good teacher and how to engage them at our last faculty meeting. The kids were so nervous, but they did such a great job. #tlap
A3: After my students learned about how communities interact, we decided to build a butterfly garden outside of our classroom! I loved watching my students transform into engineers! The entire school appreciated our butterflies! #tlap 🦋
✨A5: I loved this “One Compliment” activity I did last year to shower students with their strengths before our state assessment! Doing it again next week! It was the best feeling ever to watch their faces as they read what their classmates wrote about them! Priceless! #TLAP✨
A5 Organized a Trip to the Princeton University Art Museum four fifth grade classes. Not only organized the trip but trained the docents to discuss the artworks in a way that made the artwork accessible and tied into the students literacy classes. #tlap
A5: The Ss made a treasure map and hid treasure in the building. Then the administrator arrived, dressed as a pirate, and had to follow their map to the treasure. Everyone had a blast! #TLAP
A6 Many hours of brainstorming. Post its everywhere. Thinking big. Scale down if I have to. Talk to others for help. Always think what is best for my students. Never hold back. I will lose sleep to make it happen. It is worth it. #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A6: It might sound odd, however, I feel like some peak lessons aren’t planned...they happen almost purely organically. Like it’s just meant to be! A little dot of an idea becomes explosive ink on paper! #tlap
A6: It’s about being willing to take a risk for the sake of student learning—each time during execution, whether a success or a fail, it’s about wanting to be better for students #tlap
A6: Room transformations are a TON of work. Ideas are the easy part. There's a bunch more work once you have that "epic" idea. Once you have it, then the logistics, supplies, and real work begins. I feel good, usually, about lessons. Cloud 9 at times. HS Ss give feedback. #tlap
A4: After my students learned about how communities interact, we decided to build a butterfly garden outside of our classroom! I loved watching my students transform into engineers! The entire school appreciated our butterflies! #tlap 🦋
A6 when I was inviting experts to visit it required diligence and follow up. I also had to be very flexible, if a country wanted to Skype we pushed everything to the side to capitalize on the experience #tlap
A2: Began the class by turning off the lights, turning on the Mission Impossible theme music, and entering the room in full Matrix costume. There's a chalk outline on the floor of a dead body - a student who died of utter boredom. #tlap
A6: inspired by @burgessdave challenging myself to attack my least favorite lessons. Turning them on end and pulling them apart. How can this be fun? How can this be inspiring? What am I not seeing? The transformation can be astounding when you challenge yourself. #TLAP
A5: Giant Activity: After taking several noninvasive measurements of our group, the students create proportional Giants with a given multiplier (drawn in large paper). They are always surprised when they turn out correct. #tlap
A6: It's usually I wake up in the middle of the night, or in the shower, or on a run that and idea comes to me and then I just make it happen. I can see it in my mind and I just work until it happens #tlap
A5 We teachers planned a leadership summit for 200+ students last summer with NO BUDGET. I just kept talking to people in my community and resources appeared! It was empowering for Ss and Ts and so fun to see what we could create and inspire together! #TLAP
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
6) Planning is tough. You’ve gotta practice & work & ensure rigor & engagement & buy-in (& supplies & funds &...). But that after feeling? The best.
(My husband used to run half marathons, and I feel like it is much the same- lots of hard work and sweat, but so worth it). #tlap
A4: As a new teacher, I often feel compelled to pull out my camera during all wins, big or small. One of my proudest moments this year was when I saw 100% student engagement with reading and shout-out-loud-excitement when my Ss started an Animal Investigation Unit. #tlap
A6: Fun! I love walking into classrooms and asking "OK, what are you doing?" My mind starts spinning and nothing else matters. Love getting to brainstorm with colleagues, taking their goodness and bringing it to the next level. #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A5: My Mount Everest lesson I had my students do was a mountain for me but a molehill for my team! I was really nervous because I’d never had kiddos do a huge poster/presentation project on research before, but they did amazing and I’m ready for next year! #TLAP
A5: Mount Everest is my own mind standing in my way at times! Creating LCLs for every child on their own level every day... it comes in many forms with many resources! What works for one may be pointless for another. I must meet all needs! 🙌 #Nan3EDU#TLAP
A6: #tlap. I spent a lot of time wondering how i cld make this content relevant and meaningful. It look a lot of planning bc i had to get permission to use FB, get a mic, arrange a sched w my niece... all in all my favorite and best lesson
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
#tlap A6: Wii bowling for AP Stats was inspired by asking Ss what is something they wish they could do in class (that is LEGAL,.....geez, y'all) but is forbidden. One answer: play video games. The lesson on matched pairs t-test was born.....
A5: I wanted Ss to blog through a series of events in the Middle Ages from the perspective of a king, noble, knight, peasant. This has been going in for almost 9 weeks, but I’m glad I took the chance. I’m impressed with their creativity! #tlap
A6: I met with kids (this was part of my research project) and talked to them about how we were going to conduct the panel. I explained the questions and they spoke from the heart. Couldn’t have gone any better. So proud! #tlap
A6 Planning our recent Breakout EDU took me about 5 hours over 2-3 days...trying and tweaking but it was oh so worth it! #tlap
The coaches really worked together and recognized each other’s strengths. It was beautiful to watch.
A6: There is passionate energy from planning a peak moment, but it does take work and revision/modification. It's also more fun planning collaboratively! The exhilaration from implementation is incredible - TOTALLY WORTH IT! #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A5) I often worry more about what the other adults will say and how I’ll defend it than what the kids will think. Kids love big and epic even if it’s a flop. No matter the age, we all love to see and be a part of a show #tlap
Lots of guided independent learning from the teacher I bet! Our little ones love to explore and I love how we can help them learn what is of high interest to them individually! #tlap#geniushour
A4: not a learning experience, but definitely relationship/community building - @classcraftgame random events! They love taking videos of me eating GROSS jelly beans or that one time I had to rap for them... #tlap
Q4
One way to gauge whether you've "transcended the ordinary" is when students/staff feel like they need to pull out their cameras.
Describe a learning experience where students (or staff) have pulled out their camera to take a picture.
#tlap
A6: Lots of nerves and excitement. Feeling like I was questing into unchartered territory to find where X marked the spot for engaged learning. After execution, I felt so good I knew I wanted to replicate that feeling! Has guided my instructional planning! #tlap@burgessdave
A5. I am doing my first Genius Hour passion project with my Spanish 3 kids. I introduced the concept to my kids by asking them "if you could do anything without fear of failurr what would you want to do?" The results I have seen so far have been amazing! #tlap
#tlap A6 The unknow is always the toughest part. You can plan devery detail, but there is always possibility for some type of failure. But when you achieve it—it’s like
A6: Last year in this chat, @burgessdave did a ZOMBIE themed chat. I then used that to gather colleagues to do a cross-discipline zombie apocalypse lesson (English, bio, math, history). When all the Ss presented to each other, the execution was awesome! #tlap
A6 The build up to the execution usually means I'm obsessed with the topic. Ideas are popping into my head at all times of the day. I'm either on the computer designing them or writing them down in my idea book so I don't lose them #tlap
A6: Once I come up with an idea, it's the most amazing adventure planning the details. It's so much fun for me and I get so excited to launch it to my Ss that I can hardly wait! #tlap
A6: Planning for amazing is HARD work, but energizing & full of synergy! Those lessons make me crazy, but I never feel more excited than when I’m planning them. #tlap
A6: Honestly it is on the spot EMPOWERMENT! My Ss need to know themselves so that each day ea h lesson they know what they need and do not need. That my friends cannot he planned! #tlap#Nan3EDU
A6 I was so worried the Ss weren't going to embrace the process. I spend hours finding the right resources to make the hyperdoc and fine tuning the process. Right up till I hit post in GC. #TLAP
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A6: In planning, I just need to get myself into a #tlap chat to be inspired and to surround myself with believers! It helps me drown out the negative. After conquering a #tlap lesson I always feel like I can do anything I put my mind to.
A6) Leave room for student voice and choice rather than dictating how it MUST go. Creativity and engagement go through the roof when we allow for flexibility and responsiveness. It's a win-win! Everybody walks away learning something about each other! #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A6: The idea is easy for sure! Some take time and can be tedious, but the results are ALWAYS worth it! Pure joy for learning = a look my Ss give that I will never take for granted! #tlap
A6: I tend to think of an idea & look for a lesson/standard I can attach to it! From there, I look at what resources I already have to execute it! I’ve written a few grants to get props, games, & other materials to help create MAGIC lessons!! #TLAP
A6 my first classroom transformation took so much planning & I was so nervous it wouldn’t work. & it took getting to work a lot earlier than normal. However, after my first one it made it waaayyy easier to plan another. Now I love helping teachers plan them! #tlap
This is the way I put it in the foreword to #InnovatorsMindset (amazing book by the way!!) "Inspiration without implementation is a waste." You HAVE to execute...or as Steve Jobs said, "Real artists ship." Ship it! #tlap
A6 It took nearly 15 years of exploring and thinking and exploring to figure out how to talk to students about art in a meaningful, relevant, engaging and joyful way. But I figured it out and am grateful for the work I get to do now. Pure joy. #tlap
Our TITANIC event... An annual 7th grade nonfiction #STEAM community day & evening event that started out basic and became more! Every year Ss pushed that envelope a step further... #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
#tlap A#6 I wrote lesson plans as a principal! Back-to-School Nights was a Broadway-like show. Everything had to be choreographed to the minute. What was most exciting was that my student leaders did all the planning. I was anxious and nervous for them for weeks before the event
A6: It's about sustained effort and not giving up. It is also about learning from the mistakes you make and turning them into learning moments. I always want to try it again after I finish (luckily, I can because I have multiple schools) #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A6: The best plans come under the pressure to create something magical for students. It's not "doing what has always been done." It is trying to plan something that students have never seen before. Something that makes them want to come back for more....every day. #tlap
A6 Instructional planning (NOT lesson planning) to think through what kids need for life and love of learning. Deconstruct standard(s), plan formative assessment, then pour on the fun factor so they'll never forget how it felt to LOVE the learning. #tlap
A6 Getting inspiration from others like @burgessdave to create more authentic "peak moments" in my lessons is a huge part of the planning. I feel like a rockstar afterwards because my Ss are engaged and enthusiastic about what they are learning.#tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A6 JOY for sure! It just joyful to see kids love learning. Even when I worry about logistics, I never regret going a little "pirate" with the students. There is so much more energy and passion that comes from saying "Yes" to an idea especially when they least expect it! #TLAP
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
My room is flipped to superheroes currently to cover things for PARCC. 2nd graders popped in and were in awe.. even as things were falling. Kids totally have the imagination to make it even more epic. #tlap
✨A6: The 30 Day Pirate Hook Challenge inspired by @burgessdave’s #TLAP book has sparked so much creativity in my classroom!
The PDF of the hooks in @jmattmiller’s blog post is a permanent tool I use when planning lessons now!✨
✨More Info:
https://t.co/2OWlky0BNV
A5: Teaching 6th grade Ss to start their own business and choose the right resources using, unit rate, & determine profit & loss. So tricky & had to be engaging & not too difficult for them to follow #tlap
A6 Instructional planning (NOT lesson planning) to think through what kids need for life and love of learning. Deconstruct standard(s), plan formative assessment, then pour on the fun factor so they'll never forget how it felt to LOVE the learning. #tlap
A6: the planning process involved self-doubt but I’m committed to taking risks and learning from mistakes. I’m glad I’m taking these risks and trying new ideas, I’m liking a lot of what I’m trying this year and making minor changes for next year. #tlap
A5a: During my short element. years, I got chick eggs. Lost sleep over eggs. Learned how to candle and did at home and put videos @Schoology. All 13 hatched, even Billy! ss presented to lower grades what they learned. Parents emailed saying it’s all they talked about. #tlap
Q6: Lots of pre-planning (usually months in advance for big projects to coordinate resources), post-planning, tweak planning, reflection, and I love using student feedback forms! What I could have done better for them next time, what worked, what could have been left out! #tlap
A5: The Columbian "gift" exchange-- I wrapped 24 "presents" for each side to gift to each other... The suspense in the room for an entire 45 minutes with 8th graders was amazing! #tlap
Q5
"Beware of the soul-sucking force of reasonableness.
Speed bumps are reasonable. Mount Everest is not reasonable.
What is your favorite "Mount Everest" lesson you've either experienced or executed?
#tlap
A6: Honestly it is on the spot EMPOWERMENT! My Ss need to know themselves so that each day each lesson they know what they need and do not need. That my friends cannot be planned! #tlap#Nan3EDU
#tlap The planning for my GHO proved challenging. The cheers from 30- 4th graders when we went live the 1st time has us planning our next shenanigans together!
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A7 it’s all about taking risk and going beyond our comfort zone. Creating Peak Moments this week is trying something new in the name of fun that everyone can enjoy. Taking part in the lessons going on in classrooms #TLAP
A7: Even though it's harder to do, and you don't know how the kids, parents or co-teachers will react, it's almost always worth it in the end. I'm trying to create some peak moments this week as we prepare for the state test next week. #tlap
A4: When I teach retirable teachers, I noticed that they have a difficult time with seeing the small buttons/icons projected on screen so we made bigger cardboard copies of them and scattered them in the room. It always makes them take selfies! #tlap
A7 this quote makes me think of the initial fear or hesitation I often face when wanting to try something new or “crazy.” However, after jumping in & going for it, it’s always worth it. #tlap
7) I always say that if I start to feel too comfortable (and start slacking on creating things) and don’t want to mix it up, I need to be out of the classroom. I thrive on creative activities and lessons and mixing it up, so when that’s gone.. I probably need to be as well. #tlap
A6. In building relationships with Ss, taking into account their interests and applying it to diiferent types of projects where they can problem solve, create, make, design, make observations, etc. Brainstorming, researching, reading, innovation, to make things happen! #tlap
I had a similar #tlap moment when I wrote my Game of Prolog lesson
Massively technical AI practical that predicted which character would be killed off next 😂
A3. #tlap Instead of a boring power point on PLCs, we broke the script and created a ridiculous Game of Thrones parody to get us ready for the new year. No Oscars here, but check out the outcome below!
https://t.co/dY9oGHNPZZ
A7: Sometimes the sweetest surprises are in the unexpected moments. My goal this week? Create peak moments of kindness for those who need it most! #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A7: This is me trying technology for the first time! Hey Ss, let's see if this works! And when it does, I'm the biggest lunatic b.c. we got there together! #tlap
A6: I always pick the theme first. Then, I go through each content area and select engaging hands-on/interactive activities. Next, I go to the store and walk around and see what I can use to make my idea work. The process takes awhile, but it is worth it! #TLAP
A6 My team planned our first pirate lesson the morning of over text. After that we were "hooked" and planned monthly lessons using multiple hooks. #bestyearever#tlap
I love the quote "ships were built to stay in the harbour - they were built to challenge an angry sea". I am at my best when all of the ships in my fleet - go out to challenge an angry sea. #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A7: Today I wasn't sure how my launch of leg 2 of The Amazing Race would work out, but it was exciting to execute and exhilarating when it went even better than planned! Love to see kids immersed and energized when learning. #tlap
A7: Doing the same thing all the time takes the passion away. You may have done the lesson for years, but it's the first time for your students. Each new class deserves to feel that passion of the first time. #tlap
A7 I always wanted things planned perfectly and know how every minute will look. This year I embraced not knowing. Even accepted surprises by @bmilla84 lol This week planning a new grade 4 collaboration. Go with the flow. Focus on emotion, learning, adventure. #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
#tlap A7: I'll be out of town on Thursday. My Ss will be completely in charge while I'm gone. Just need an adult to take attendance, sit back, and leave them alone. I've developed a S-led classroom and will leave an exploration that I believe they will eat up and is on-topic.
A7 I’ve learned to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. I know that when I’m in that space I’m pushing myself to give my students a more meaningful path forward. When I’m exploring and learning, I’m giving my students a chance to explore and learn. #tlap
A6: You have to plan with the end in mind, which is hard if you’re new to the grade, school, curriculum, or career! The scope & sequence keeps you & the kiddos on track & digging deeper into the work. To me, that’s difficult to do not knowing how it should come together! #TLAP
A5: I had a ball python and she would spend what was supposed to be a week with us, but always ended up staying until the end of the year! All classes would come by, especially when it was time to feed her! #tlap
A7: This week’s peak moment will occur (with some luck) at breakfast - there are a group of 5th graders I am trying to build a relationship with. Sometimes it’s not about the rules I can set up as the T, but about the VALUES I can reinforce #tlap
A5: I loved seeing a lesson @a_burns2014 and @shellybaldwin71 do. The kids were amazed (and so was I). They used Google Expeditions and connected it with literacy. #tlap
Tonight's chat is awesome! Hope the #tlap crew can join me tomorrow night for the #cultureed chat as we talk about leading and learning in schools that prepare our students for their future (and ours!)
A7: to me, feeling comfortable is a feeling of “doing what has always been done” - it may seem scary, but things are more exciting when we take risks and venture into the unknown. #tlap
Got to go but wanted to thank everyone that moderated and collaborated. Such an inspirational and fun chat tonight. Don’t forget to follow five new people #TLAP
A3 - Revision Twister was another #TLAP
1 classroom of nervous computing kids
1 twister board
1 dynamic powerpoint with the questions i the twister theme
Lots of learning & nervous laughter
A7: #tlap this means to me there needs to be an element of structure and ritual, but we grow most out of our comfort zone so as teachers we need to provide our students both and allow them to safely exit their comfort zones to really make an impact.. why not model for them!?
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A7 take risks and cannon ball in (right @TaraMartinEDU?) that’s when things will come alive! @nycoldidcote and I are getting together this week to continue planning a global collaborative project on growth mindset. Super excited about it! #tlap
A6: Deteiled plan that changes halfway through first period! Constantly evaluating and reflecting, asking for feedback from ss to fix immed., tomorrow, next unit or year. First time makes me wish I could redo it all over. Takes me a good 5 times until I am satisfied. #tlap
A7: Creating learning experiences that first time is def nervy. Risk taking should never feel comfortable. If it does, then it truly isn't risky. Push boundaries & you'll feel alive & hyped! This week I'm debating a hero's journey demo outside. Weather needs 2 cooperate. #tlap
Not being afraid of that crazy idea that pops into your head! @burgessdave really got me with creating hooks, and I work to hook kids constantly... Get them excited! #tlap
Q6 "The concept is simple but the execution is hard."
How might you describe the lesson planning process of one of the "peak moments" you created above?
How did you feel after the execution?
#tlap
A7: Who doesn't love some adventure? Predictability and "safe teaching" is boring. Holding onto the "status quo" like a security blanket; doing things "because that's how we always have" is done. I prefer risk, and my students do as well. #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A1: While serving in the @PeaceCorps in Namibia, a peak moment for me was for sure taking a group of students across the country to see the ocean for the first time! #tlap
A7: Perfectly timed question! I’ve promised myself to plan a WOW events at LEAST once a week for the remainder of the year! A room transformation is planned, a class rap video & building our own musical instruments. Incorporating Ss interests! #tlap
A7: we can’t be okay with the same thing. We get excited (and so do our students) when we are engaged & passionate about what we are teaching & learning! We can teach to a high level, give student choice, & make it fun! #tlap
It was a year long project stating in August and ending in May! We definitely celebrated with a big fiesta and the business community loved their ideas! #tlap
Nothing like #tlap to start off a week feeling energized and excited for the days coming ahead! I hope you'll join me and several other pirates in #waledchat on Thursday at 9pm when we reflect on fairness. Here are the q's https://t.co/T31V8UUJDB@burgessdave@KimSnodgrass
A7: I’m a control freak!!! But... I’m learning that there’s an incredible learning journey that takes place when you let things flow organically! Things can turn out even better than I could have planned when I let it “just happen”! #tlap
A7: It can be difficult to try new things and step outside your comfort zone, but amazing things usually happen when you do! I plan to keep trying new things and having fun while trying! #TLAP
A5: Planning and making my first BreakoutEdu box. The locks were so hard to find and I had to work with what I can get here in Manila. Good thing I have the real thing now, but making the game from improvised stuff was a valuable lesson. #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
#tlap I can't expect my Ss to do anything I'm not willing to do myself. We get after the unknown together! 31 risk takers finding their way together. Ridiculously awesome.
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A6: I find the best planning is when I see an item and get inspired to use it for a lesson. Or I see an idea and instantly think of how it will happen. Write it down and go for it ASAP. Otherwise, I get to nervous. The after feeling is always excitement and pride! #tlap
I think we have all been there. I’ve actually called my laptop stupid. My exact words were, “You hear me. Why do you always do this. You are stupid.” The kids were like #tlap
A7: That quote means that we need to expect the unexpected and not be discouraged by it. Even Teachers have ZPD's that we should leave sometimes. #tlap
A7. #NGSS is all about letting Ss lead the investigation, which is so different from how I used to do it. I am really trying to let the Ss take the helm more often. #tlap
A7: This is why I did 11 hrs with a head cold today - w/out newness, I don't feel alive. It follows that if I'm not living, Ss aren't learning, so I'll be using performance art to tell the story of ch. 1-8 of The Odyssey on Weds. Damn the torpedoes - full speed ahead! #tlap
It's important to know your Ss and use prudence. In some environments, this might work perfectly well. In others, maybe not. Good for Laura for thinking about her situation and good for Jessica for providing a fun activity appropriate for her Ss! #tlap
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@burgessdave, @LSpencerEdD, @msschwarzkopf
A7 - That's definately college project time.
Exam board prevents us from giving direct feedback, but after much teeth grinding I see them absolutely take flight with independence.
I love that they can teach me new things in Computer Science.
#TLAP
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
A7 I worked in a negative district for a long time and felt trapped, now I’m in a great district, my goal is to make sure no S in my class ever feels that way, I have to make them love coming to school, love learning, love reading #tlap
A7 To me it means CANNONBALL in!!!!!
And swim...SWIM!!! You’re not going to drown—you won’t let yourself!
But you WILL make a splash that will soak many.
Do for the kids.They deserve it.
#tlap
I had Ss who experienced murder/hate crime/violence. Trauma-based response was huge for us - had some stories in text we had to skip some years, but K-8 is diff than HS and CSI stuff
#TLAP
A7: We must be able to set sail for a horizon that is unknown. Step outside of your comfort zone and take a risk. If you fail, that is how you learn. It is how you grow. Learn voraciously and live with passion! Set sail for an adventure. Find your horizon. #tlap
A7: I have found one of my favorite ways to get Ss hooked for a lesson is cryptic pictures and comments on IG! A wad of cash... Easter eggs... They can't wait to come in and find out! #tlap
Q7
"We feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they are not."
--Authors of the book Surprise
What does this quote mean to you as an educator?
What peak moments might you create this week?
#tlap
Wow! My girl @TaraMartinEDU ROCKED the #tlap world tonight!
Loved this chat and ready to make some amazing moments in my class this last stretch of the school year! Thanks for an amazing convo everyone! Have a great night!
A7: This quote pretty much sums up my daily life. Things are so much more authentic &engaging when you have an idea and RUN with it. Letting the ideas guide me. No excuses. This week I'm going to relax and spring clean my classroom for spring break, but next week. IT'S ON. #tlap
A7: When we are challenged, we are pushed to be our best. I'm challenging myself to integrate a great tech tool this week along with reading for my Ts during PD time. I'm pushing myself not only in the content, but also the use of tech that Ts would use in the classroom #tlap
Can't wait for my lesson tomorrow that steps out of my comfort zone and pushes my students to do the same -- we must expect the unexpected and persevere through productive struggle as we create and share illustrations of our animals! #tlap
A7 I gave up using a textbook this year so I am always feeling out of my element but in a great way. I am living on the edge as nothing is certain #tlap
