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sandyrotto Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Join the #ditchbook study at 9 CST, right here. We'll chat about ch. 23-27. @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #sstlap #tlap https://t.co/2Yl2dI9xWd

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to our #sstlap chat as we look at puzzles. Let's start with some quick introductions. Your name & where your are joining us from

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Dan from North Shore of Boston on a hot, steamy July night. #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap, this is Bill Chapman, a retired secondary social studies teacher, checking in from Berkeley, CA. I love teaching with puzzles.

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Questions for tonight's #sstlap chat can be found here: if you would like to follow along or prepare your answers https://t.co/SjOFQOHRBv

Ms_Mielke Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello, #sstlap Ladonna from South Dakota!

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Amy from Frederick, MD! 7th grade medieval history!😄 #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@classroomtools Welcome, Bill. Happy to have a twitter chat veteran. #sstlap

TonyaCurt Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tonya from RI #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Indeed. Six years and counting. :) #sstlap

Technutella Jul 14 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Rachel Frydlewicz from Maryland. I teach high school business classes 😉 #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jul 14 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Julie from NNY. Grades 7 & 8 U.S. History. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

OK #sstlap, 1st question: Q1: What is it that we like about puzzles?

scottmpetri Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap Scott Petri checking in from kid's karate class. Ready to learn about puzzles.

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1 In order to solve good ones requires a person to learn skills for thinking outside the box. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for online private HS affiliated w/ Indiana University. Putting kids to bed. #sstlap

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 figuring out the challenges they provide! It's the best feeling when you finally figure it out! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1) The challenge. We have to think differently and often see things in a new way in order to find the solution. Joy in work. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

The challenge of the unknown is the best part #sstlap https://t.co/ReX7r9tEAw

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 figuring out the challenges they provide! It's the best feeling when you finally figure it out! #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jul 14 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1 I personally don't like puzzles, but Ss do. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 Interesting? Why not? #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@tritondboyle No patience I guess. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Picking up on Julie's thought, Q2: Do our students like the same things about puzzles?/What is it that our Ss like about puzzles? #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Here is a puzzle my students enjoyed. https://t.co/Z97Mn423s3 #sstlap

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 my students loved @breakoutEDU for those reasons! Loved seeing their reactions when they figured it out! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

#sstlap A2: Ss also like that challenge of solving puzzles, but I wonder if they are willing to stick w/them to figure out challenging ones

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I found that most students really loved logic puzzles. I think it was because everyone was equally lost in dealing with them. #sstlap

Technutella Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1: I like puzzles because they appeal to auditory, visual (reasoning, sequencing) and kinesthetic (multitask, strategy) learners #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#sstlap A2: Could not agree more? Love creating them. Here is a digital one I made: https://t.co/vWUkHzKbTA https://t.co/nYnbhRsxKv

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 my students loved @breakoutEDU for those reasons! Loved seeing their reactions when they figured it out! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) I think Ss like that it's something different and usually puzzles require them to think in different ways than usual. #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Here are some I used with them. https://t.co/Z97Mn423s3 #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Agreed, but how do we help find their way through them? #sstlap https://t.co/I6MMLauVZo

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 I found that most students really loved logic puzzles. I think it was because everyone was equally lost in dealing with them. #sstlap

Technutella Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: puzzles are a purposeful drill and/or closer assessment #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Here is how I approached that. https://t.co/Z97Mn423s3 and https://t.co/CPs0t2F9Un #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#sstlap Do you find that Ss are willing to think in different ways? Finding that Ss are sometimes reluctant to try. https://t.co/ImIOwEtiPD

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2) I think Ss like that it's something different and usually puzzles require them to think in different ways than usual. #sstlap

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Some Ss get frustrated easily but, especially if in a group, they will often keep at it. I try to share frustrations. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

It is definitely helpful to have them see us struggle with puzzles as well. #sstlap https://t.co/66Y4IuH08x

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Some Ss get frustrated easily but, especially if in a group, they will often keep at it. I try to share frustrations. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:24 PM EDT

1 minute to Q3. #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Whenever I used logic puzzles with students, they'd invariably begin to bring in ones they found, trying to stump me. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#sstlap Q3: Should we let Ss try to solve the puzzles we create for them or do we need to teach some puzzle solving skills first?

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@Technutella I've been trying to Like your tweet, but for some reason I keep getting a message that the Like failed. #sstlap #sschat

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3) Personally, I think it's good to build in some scaffolding for skills so Ss have some success. Can help w/ frustration. #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3 I always began with a puzzle, then showed them approaches to solving if they were stumped. If not, we discussed their approaches. #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Does that mean the puzzles should be easier for them at first? #sstlap

Meems852 Jul 14 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I let them try to solve the puzzles. Struggle & perseverance is where Ss learn! Just make sure you make it appropriately rigorous #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A bit late to the #sstlap party - cleaning up storm debris in the neighborhood (it's Where's Waldo for trampolines & patio furniture!)

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@tritondboyle I don't know if easier but maybe smaller w/ fewer steps or techniques needed. Guess that means easier. ;) #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@Meems852 #sstlap Is it possible that you would think it appropriately rigorous and the Ss would disagree?

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@STLinOK No worries, Amy. Welcome! #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:31 PM EDT

I had good luck teaching history students how to build and share crossword puzzles. https://t.co/2PCXVFye4N #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: Complexity matters, goal too. What's the focus- skill or concept? Skill requires a learning process, concepts are discoverable #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

#sstlap 1 minute to Q4

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#sstlap Q4: In what ways do you use to incorporate puzzles your classroom?

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT

#sstlap An important distinction that I have discovered in creating puzzles. https://t.co/7aNoFCpUGy

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:32 PM EDT

A3: Complexity matters, goal too. What's the focus- skill or concept? Skill requires a learning process, concepts are discoverable #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 I've shared 3 links. Here is a 4th to ways I used word puzzles and games. https://t.co/Oh4ypn3DHc #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@classroomtools Love that you are always willing to share your efforts!! #sstlap

CHitch94 Jul 14 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4) I think BreakoutEDU sounds super cool but I teach online & Ss are all at diff points in course (& geographically). #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Thanks! #sstlap

AssignmentHelpN Jul 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT

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tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Digital versions could help with that. Creators use Hangouts to solve. @Mr_B_Teacher @MsVenturino https://t.co/TgAC7oOWy9 #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: most of my "puzzles" are sims for kids to work out a problem. I modified @mrmatera's Silk Road one for example #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:41 PM EDT

#sstlap Q5 in one minute

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@classroomtools has thankfully shared a number of these tonight, but Q5: What tools do you use to create your puzzles? #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Enjoying the digital breakout site at the moment, although I get lost in puzzles that others make https://t.co/TgAC7oOWy9 #sstlap

Technutella Jul 14 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: https://t.co/zoBcIX3bXc #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@STLinOK What other sims have you created or borrowed? #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:49 PM EDT

As for simulations, kids always loved these citizenship mini-sims. https://t.co/JcsA3wMV6I #sstlap

Chucktaft Jul 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#sstlap sorry to be away from fave chat, but having a #patioPD chat w/ beverages - F2F wins tonight @jbretzmann @DrLWalczak @ballentineUSM

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#sstlap https://t.co/hjVyL0ZdsS is also great simulations for Ss to solve

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@Chucktaft Have one for us!! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q6: How can we let students create their own puzzles to demonstrate their understanding? #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:51 PM EDT

S favs are usually: disc value of phalanx form (Nerf fight), colonial resistance 2 Int Acts (memo from prin) #sstlap https://t.co/FKx3jCYbGB

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@STLinOK What other sims have you created or borrowed? #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A6 Student created crossword and wordsearch puzzles and naturals in the social studies classroom. https://t.co/2PCXVFye4N #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: If Ss create them, should we let classmates play them & use their thoughts as overall assessment? #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 Student created crossword and wordsearch puzzles are naturals in the social studies classroom. https://t.co/veXl3e167v #sstlap

classroomtools Jul 14 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@tritondboyle Absolutely! #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:56 PM EDT

@classroomtools What would the critieria for assessment be? Creativity? Playability? Informative? #sstlap

STLinOK Jul 14 @ 9:57 PM EDT

100% yes! Authentic audience for their work is key #sstlap https://t.co/EZPDo4Z1ix

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6: If Ss create them, should we let classmates play them & use their thoughts as overall assessment? #sstlap

tritondboyle Jul 14 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@STLinOK Agreed! So many assessments lack that. #sstlap

jmadlin001 Jul 14 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@tritondboyle I've done that. Ss love it. #sstlap