#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday June 28, 2016
Hi! Joining in tonight from Long Island, NY. I'm an AIS educator & Masters student. I'll be student teaching in the fall with 5th!
The name is Matt, and I teach 5th graders in AL.
You made by night! I am jumping up and down and I am sure my Ss will be too!
Kim in Austin TX joining tonight
I'm Paul Solarz, a 5th grade teacher from Westgate School in Arlington Heights, IL. Checking in on two chats tonight. :)
Greetings from NJ! Phil, 5th grade teacher, ready for summer fun!
Hello, I'm Jackie, from Virginia!
Hey Good to see you again. Glad you're here.
Q1: I want to incorporate more activities with guided reading groups. I did Lit Circles with a novel & Ss loved it but needed more
A good class last year want to do more this coming year with technology
Ty; glad to be here, and ty for leading the chat tonight. Hopefully I won't fall asleep like last night during my chat.
A1: Did well incorporating reading strategies in SS. Want to improve my small group/1on1 time with Ss.
A1: good=more S talk, less T talk; want to improve=more process-oriented projects
Q1 As Instruc Coach/Rdg Spec, I was able to connect w/ almost entire staff! Improve? Connect w/ ALL Ts
My first time participating in tonight. I'm Ashley from Texas. Excited to be teaching 5th grade for the first time this fall!
Having more S talk was a goal of mine too!
A1: I feel my lessons were more engaging this yr. I want to start the year using I started this year in the middle.
Love your enthusiasm. 5th is worth it! Welcome to the team :-)
A1: Lisa, IC from Chicago joining late for a little bit. Hi, everyone!
Welcome to the 5th grade club! We're the coolest. (Don't tell the others.)
A1 - Most things went well, but I want to challenge my students to push even more! Next year, we'll be doing more self-assessment.
Yes, want to use more ideas from next year & branch out; feel like rereading this summer
A1 - Spent last 3 years in C&I dept, so I'm excited to get back into classroom to use all the tools I have picked up, esp. tech.
Self-assessment seems very powerful; I agree
Q2: Time for PD reading recommendations. What’s on your summer reading list? Any PD or trainings? https://t.co/09WGcB33M0
A1: Loved connections made via . Need to improve differentiating; moved to 5th from 6th; spent this year learning!!
is doing a bookstudy this summer. A great way to review!
Let me know if I can support you in any way Jackie! Happy to help!!! :)
Great idea! I've had success w/ structured self-assessment. Ask pointed ?s, you will get specific answers
I might be picking your brain this year! Could use some guidance in this department! :)
That's what I was thinking!
A2: our coaching team is reading and . I am reading .
A2 So many that I might not get them all read. Hyperdocs, Kids Deserve It, Teach like a pirate, LEarn like a pirate, and Ditchbook.
A2: 2/2 at ISTE2016 now. Amazing PD.
My principal is ordering my copy once the fiscal year resets. Only 4 days! (Not that I'm counting!) https://t.co/FU3PPxlUe4
is doing a bookstudy this summer. A great way to review!
Kids Deserve It is definitely on my short list!
A2: Presented @ Rdg Symposium; going 2 Rdg Ldrshp conf; writing 4 various rdg jrns! Productive,collaborative
A2 Going to PD training several days this summer
Both excellent reads! was transformational. Dweck did a great job. https://t.co/vXu57LjHqv
A2: our coaching team is reading and . I am reading .
Q2: This week I'm in a STEM Summer Institute . I am coding, building, solving forensic cases & learning new tech
Any PD you're super pumped for?
A2: May have bitten off more than I can chew. Started with Mindsets (rec by ) and good so far! https://t.co/2beJ1FyO7N
Q2: I hope to adapt some of these wonderful science labs for Ss for years to come! I am learning by doing, to be a better T
A2: Learning by Choice & The Zen Teacher
A2: This week I'm in a STEM Summer Institute . I am coding, building, solving forensic cases & learning new tech
A2 - We are 3 wks out from our district's PD conference . We have over 1200 T's signed up for some great learning.
Would love to have a on that later! Share the knowledge!
A2: My short list includes:
*Launch
* Zen Teacher
*Hyperdocs
Q3: Let's talk next year. What’s your goal for next year? What will you try that’s new to you? https://t.co/bw2AuD5rki
A2: Need to think more about room design;"design not decoration"; just heard about "The Space"
I definitely want to checkout Mindsets in the classroom and the vocabulary one. Thanks!
A2 Came in late sorry. Startings Kids Deserve It tonight. Also got Play Like a Pirate. Thanks for the great book lists
A3 - One of my biggest goals is to get my Ss blogging. Would love any tips on best approach to integrate it into classroom.
A3 my goal next year is to expand my current Exergaming Programs into an STEM Enrichment Programs!
A3 I am trying to learn more about Google and be able to use it in the classroom
Have you hecked out & what Paul does w/his Ss?
A3 I want to try with the students and show them to the teachers also. I also want to do more .
Well...don't heck it out. Check it out :-)
A3: I want to use video/screencasting to team teach with myself. Spend more time building connections w/Ss.
A3. Next year I want to use online portfolios and more experts and field trips through Skype
We used Google Classroom instead of Blackboard this year and loved it! Seamless transition to Drive https://t.co/IjN2pJqCci
A3 I am trying to learn more about Google and be able to use it in the classroom
I plan to be at ED conferences next year to promote Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity! https://t.co/MpXbqueakX
That sounds awesome! Would love more detail!
A3: I'd like to utilize better methods of teaching for the SS program. It is lacking engagement and is boring for all!
Tell us more about this idea of team-teaching w/self
A3: Feeling a bit all over the place as far as goals; hoping some reflection time (and chats like this!) will give new perspective.
A3: I would also like to Skype with a friend's class who will be teaching in Spain. It would be awesome to learn from each other!
Which program / site are you going to use. Camtasia is awesome but pricey. https://t.co/ZnF7KOx5Ss is a great one too.
Have you tried for geography?
I hadn't heard that. Def must see. Almost all of my Ss said it was their fav book we read all year.
A3 I really want to take advantage of Mystery Skype and Virtual field trips through Skype and Discover Ed.
Q4:Great news on your goals - we have time NOW! How will you use your time this summer to meet your goals? https://t.co/mxtBK7G6aD
Not yet! I just Googled it and it looks like a fantastic tool. Going to look more into it tonight. Thank you!
A3: A more consistent and coherent approach to PD. I've considered Flipped PD. Any ideas or references?
Each summer try to id key elements that are priority for instruction & focus on keeping focus when yr gets crazy
A4 I plan on taking two days a week and focus on school and lessons!
my kit just arrived. Can't wait to use it! Have you used it with your kids? Tips?
A4: Prepare PD curriculum. Create/find practical tools that meld with conceptual tools.
Yes, a fantastic tool & not as complicated as I thought; also used Padlet for slower version of ?/answer
A4: I plan on taking at least two nights and one day to work on my goals for next year!
A4 - I schedule my family & friend time first, then fill in the rest with reading time, planning, thinking creatively & RESTING!
A4 I want to set aside an hour each morning to study and read articles
A4 I may need to make myself some goals for each week because I have been still in the "dreaming" stage. I need more "doing"
Okay, flipping idea ; has good ideas about that
A4 Excellent balance! Unfortunately, I schedule the other way. Thx u for the reminder!
A4: I'm going to do some professional reading this summer at the beach! (Any recommendations? TLAP is on list) & work on my website
I think dreaming of what could be is a great place to start! Imagine something new :-)
Independence Day always seems to motivate me. I realize I only have about a month left then kick it in gear https://t.co/X9Yqys04ZA
A4 I may need to make myself some goals for each week because I have been still in the "dreaming" stage. I need more "doing"
I never want to miss out on an event because I was over-working! Life before career! I still have time for work! :)
That is what I am trying to do also. With Grad school and school my family has put up with a lot this yr.
Checking Padlet out tonight too! Thank you so much
Finished the grad school thing in Dec. Know what you mean! It does get better!
Just passing on what's been passed on to me :-) Let me know if you want to connect classes for fall
A4: Summer's still new for me. Will take couple weeks to let thoughts drift, then begin reading pd and planning.
Balance is always on my "work on this" list
Q5: As you prep for next year, do you contact next year’s Ss? If so, how & what do you share? https://t.co/qbCkpFW5uO
A4 - I'm taking time to think about core practices that will get me biggest return on my investment. Do a few things really well.
I actually wrote this question just so I could use this meme!
A5 I love this concept but usually get my class list just days before the first day. Interested to see what you all do
A5: Don't get our S rolls until Open House but keep in touch w/former Ss via & good old-fashioned post cards
A5: I give new Ss e-mail and classroom Twitter address. Ask them to intro themselves.
A5: Always liked the idea of it. Always get class list the day of Meet n Greet, so...
A5 - We don't find out our finalized class lists until the day before school starts. :(
A5: Due to moving from AIS Educator to graduate Student Teaching, I don't have the ability to contact Ss this school year
A5: But I look forward to seeing how some of you will reach out to them!
Visible Learning for Teachers is a great asset for this. Easier read than Visible Learning
A5 - I will be creating a of the room so students will get a sneak preview of OUR classroom.
We don't get the "Final" until day bf Back to School night. Make a call to each student as soon as the list is final
We did 3 sessions this yr. Ss loved them! Most listed it as a highlight. Super fun and engaging.
A5 Hoping now that we have school # & class Twitter page that Ss & families will check out what's been going on in 5th;
That's a really neat idea. I've been wanting to explore ; Thanks for sharing that
Pros & cons I guess. Builds excitement for teachers but limits Ss contact to build their excitement
A5: I like to mail a letter to each student. OId School
That is a great idea. I think I am going to have to do that also.
Nothing like getting personal correspondence in the actual mailbox :)
I do the same thing. June - Congrats letter July - My "Why I teach" postcard Aug - Final reading challenge. https://t.co/5uUOXn6kvf
A5: I like to mail a letter to each student. OId School
Like the ideas presented, don't know my students until back to school night
1st time I saw it, I thought of Ps and Ss that can't attend schedule pick up. Makes them feel included.
Great minds :) What is your final reading challenge?
Would love to hear more about the Final Reading Challenge!
is one of my FAVORITE apps - I use it all the time! My kids really enjoy it as well! https://t.co/8uBaz8xHx4
That's a really neat idea. I've been wanting to explore ; Thanks for sharing that
It's one of my favs too. It's amazing how many different ways it can be used in the classroom!
Great chat I have to run. Thanks for the book lists & the ideas. Summer PD at its best. For the ones at enjoy and tweet.
I challenge them to read one of the Mark Twain Nominee (MO middle fiction) books or write a play/ film movie about break
A6: Spend time with family and friends, traveling, and biking to the beach. The summer is a much needed refresh button!
A6 Lay in the grass, listen to the wind blow, gaze at the sky - That's summer!
A6 After Summer School just rest and then spend time reflecting and planning
A6 - Twitter chats are quickly topping my list. I love being able to collaborate and then have TIME to think about implementing.
A6 - I spend time at the pool with my niece/nephew, read a TON, lose myself in brainless activities, travel, EAT, play tennis, etc.
A6: Outside education: I like to binge watch at least two shows and I read A LOT that I do not have time for during the year.
A6: Take time to turn off teacher brain and just be... Then read, read, read. And follow my Twitter PLN for new ideas. Thank you
"read A LOT / TON" How could I have missed that?! Second that
. You did a GREAT job moderating! I've been looking forward to your fun! It flew by!
A6 I have had to do a lot of catching up on rest! Reading for pleasure. Laughing with friends. Excercise. Prayer. TG for summer!
A6: I'm a foster parent & part-time Children's minister so my summer looks a lot like the school year! But baseball & books
Thank you for letting me learn from you
Thanks for moderating a great ; got many ideas & feel energized
I agree! Thank you, for a great . I can't wait for the next one!
Agreed! Thanks so much for moderating !!! https://t.co/TIaMb9atjB
. You did a GREAT job moderating! I've been looking forward to your fun! It flew by!
