#makeitreal Archive
Wednesday November 30, 2016
9:30 PM EST
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:30 PM EST
Welcome to
#MakeItreal
, where we talk about relevance in teaching and learning. Introduce yourselves!
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:30 PM EST
Ready to
#MakeItReal
tonight. Gonna beat
@itsmeSpiri
to the first GIF
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:30 PM EST
I'm Denis, K-12 Math Supervisor and Author of Instant Relevance. Also, father of 4, husband of 1
#makeitreal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:31 PM EST
Doug from
#wp103
in WC IL. Aspiring principal and/or instructional coach. Currently teaching GEOG and PE.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:31 PM EST
Nice! You've got to get your gif game on pretty quickly to do that
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In reply to @wpmsad, @itsmeSpiri
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:31 PM EST
HI Doug! I taught in Lake Forest IL, north chicago suburb, for 13 yrs
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In reply to @wpmsad
pimathman
Nov 30 @ 9:31 PM EST
Ray, Phillyish. Middle School math.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:32 PM EST
Welcome Ray! How's school treating you these days?
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In reply to @pimathman
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:32 PM EST
Stephanie Goode! 5th grade math teacher in Missouri
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Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:32 PM EST
Scott, English teacher and ELA 6-12 Instructional Specialist. First
#makeitreal
chat.
burgessdave
Nov 30 @ 9:32 PM EST
Hi to all in
#MakeItReal
tonight. Dave from San Diego...but tweeting from Michigan.
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:32 PM EST
Hi Stephanie! Where in Mo? NOt near
@BethHouf
are you?
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In reply to @MsGoodeEllis, @BethHouf
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Also a first year teacher!
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wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
.
@MathDenisNJ
Home of Bears training facility right?
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In reply to @MathDenisNJ
EHSMrsJ
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Hey
#MakeItReal
, it's Julie in KS! HS ELA/tech integration. When do we get the holiday Bitmoji tho.... ๐
#askingforafriend
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Good evening
#MakeItReal
Melissa from Katy TX
@MathDenisNJ
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Hey guys, Spiri from PA popping in for a bit
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mrterborg
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Where in MI?
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In reply to @burgessdave
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Welcome! Thanks for joining! We finished an Instant Relevance book study recently.
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In reply to @Lyricalswordz
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Ahoy mate!
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In reply to @burgessdave
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:33 PM EST
Welcome Dave! Thanks for coming! It's like an unexpected guest star!
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In reply to @burgessdave
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Hi! Valerie from Atlanta. Teacher of Littles 5-8 years old in an advanced and gifted learning context.
#MakeItReal
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Hello Friends, lets
#MakeItReal
- Good to see you
@MathDenisNJ
- Jay from NJ checking in
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
SlaterPBISMN
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
#MakeItReal
proud principal of Wyoming Elementary in MN
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Hi JUlie!
#makeitreal
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
pimathman
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
A bit crazy. Fire alarm went off yday and we spent 20 mins in pouring rain.
#makeitreal
That was too real.
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Woohoo! Great to see you again!
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In reply to @ChouinardJahant
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Congrats you speedster you!
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In reply to @wpmsad
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Love it! Thanks for even a minute of your time
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In reply to @itsmeSpiri
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Hey girlfriend!
#makeitreal
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
whiteeducator
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Good evening from NYC.
#makeitreal
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:34 PM EST
Thanks Denis. I'll try to keep up; otherwise I'll just listen and learn
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In reply to @MathDenisNJ
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
That sounds fun!
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In reply to @forthekiddoes
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Yay! Great ot see you! NEed those vacation stories!
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In reply to @forthekiddoes
KatieAnn_76
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
#makeitreal
Join the
#AR4Learning
group on Dec. 1st @ 8pm CST to learn more on how to use
#AugmentedReality
in
#edu
.
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Thanks for coming Jay! Great to see you. Was just thinking of you yesterdayl
#makeitreal
In reply to @JayBilly2
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Hello boys ๐
#MakeItReal
In reply to @JayBilly2, @MathDenisNJ
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Hi
#MakeItReal
friends! Todd from NY. Good evening all!
BethHouf
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
I'm in Fulton...right in the middle
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In reply to @MsGoodeEllis, @MathDenisNJ
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
.
@itsmeSpiri
Need an ongoing continuous badge to pass back and forth.
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In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Wyoming in MN? Confusing!
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In reply to @SlaterPBISMN
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
Question 1 is ready to come out of the blocks!
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SlaterPBISMN
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
#MakeItReal
in the middle of the book study at our school and it's making a huge difference for Ss and Ts.
@ms_held_teacher
In reply to @ms_held_teacher
vbordano
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
Instructional coach, TX
#MakeItReal
MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
HI! NOt too far away, here in NJ!
#makeitreal
In reply to @whiteeducator
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
It's a great gig!
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In reply to @wpmsad
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:36 PM EST
Howdy Beth!
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In reply to @BethHouf, @MsGoodeEllis, @MathDenisNJ
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Q1: How do you make your class Instantly Relevant as Students walk in the door?
#MakeItReal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Awe shucks my friend, always here for you ๐
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In reply to @MathDenisNJ
MrsCookWHS
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Carriann from Oklahoma, 9th grade ELA teacher
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Fantastic! HOpe to see you very soon!
#makeitreal
In reply to @SlaterPBISMN, @ms_held_teacher
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Hello my friend. Hope all is well
#makeitreal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:35 PM EST
Hello boys ๐
#MakeItReal
In reply to @JayBilly2, @MathDenisNJ
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
My Twitter family is here. Hooray!!
#MakeItReal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
A1: Glad
@burgessdave
is here BC the only way is to hook em with many of the
#tlap
hooks!!!
#makeitreal
In reply to @burgessdave
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Q1: How do you make your class Instantly Relevant as Students walk in the door?
#MakeItReal
BethHouf
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
Hey, hey!
#MakeItReal
In reply to @wpmsad, @MsGoodeEllis, @MathDenisNJ
whiteeducator
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
A1: Do nows always allow Ss to share personal stories, experiences, & details, and then we connect them to the lesson/content.
#makeitreal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
Hey girl ๐
#MakeItReal
In reply to @ChouinardJahant
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
A1: I ask Ss for a word of the day, which we use to select a question of the day, which comes from google finishing my quesitons
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angie_yaich
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
#makeitreal
hello, Carbon alternative education program...looking for ways to make it real
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:38 PM EST
Definitely pull from Dave s extensive Hook Library!
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In reply to @wpmsad, @burgessdave
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:39 PM EST
I have my kids complete a Big 4 as soon as they come in! Practice with the basics (add, sub, mult, div)
#fluencypractice
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:39 PM EST
Great hack of the Do Now! Put it into the Ss hands!
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In reply to @whiteeducator
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:39 PM EST
A1 I use the Wonder of the Day. Captures them immediately. Best Q How can we use this today?
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EHSMrsJ
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
A1: I like it when Ts' "bellwork" is more about engagement & less about compliance. ๐ค
#makeitreal
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
A1:greeting them & calling them by their name.Making them feel welcomed & needed in the class-that they have something to give.
#MakeItReal
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
A1: I have my kids complete a Big 4 as soon as they come in! Practice with the basics (add, sub, mult, div)
#fluencypractice
#MakeItReal
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
#makeitreal
Let my students take the lead-stu-centered when they have choice & voice the class is relevant & personal to them=engagement
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:37 PM EST
Q1: How do you make your class Instantly Relevant as Students walk in the door?
#MakeItReal
burgessdave
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
Like these!! Hooks?? We got hooks!!
#MakeItReal
#tlap
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @wpmsad
EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
Hi All, Brent in California here, peeking in on
#makeitreal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
A1.2. As a
#wphsgeog
T I also use
https://t.co/8TXeNcoLqO
or smartypins to
#MakeItreal
by teaching and gamifying my class at the same time.
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
@MsGoodeEllis
Ok! Now, how do you make them really WANT to do it!
#makeitreal
In reply to @MsGoodeEllis
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1 I always greet every student at the door. Then they have something to look at (art) listen to (song) or do to launch the day
#makeitreal
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1: I greet each student with a high five as they get off the bus and make sure to call them by name
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
Perfect! MAke them curious BEFORE making them learn
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In reply to @forthekiddoes
SlaterPBISMN
Nov 30 @ 9:42 PM EST
Greet them off the bus and make a personal connection before they enter the building
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:42 PM EST
I developed secret handshakes with many students. WE did them at Graduation!
#makeitreal
In reply to @JayBilly2
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1 Morning meeting. A fun intro and then "what have you learned since I saw you last?" The stories always reveal relevance
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BethHouf
Nov 30 @ 9:42 PM EST
A1: Our Ts hook them at the door!
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
Question 2 coming up! But let's not jump the gun!
#MakeItReal
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
A 1.1:
#MakeItReal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
#wpmschat
#westprairiehs
#wp103
Ts, we need to be using these
#tlap
hooks in our lessons!!!
#MakeItReal
burgessdave
Nov 30 @ 9:40 PM EST
Like these!! Hooks?? We got hooks!!
#MakeItReal
#tlap
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @wpmsad
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
I love this! Very cool. Sometimes I'll take out the megaphone and announce their arrival calling each by name
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:42 PM EST
I developed secret handshakes with many students. WE did them at Graduation!
#makeitreal
In reply to @JayBilly2
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
I'm a fist bump man myself, but mostly because I never want to call out sick!
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @JayBilly2
RebeccaCoda
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
Secret handshakes and signals throughout the day impact behavior and high need Ss.
@MathDenisNJ
@JayBilly2
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @JayBilly2
daveschmittou
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
A1) a handshake and a smile - making learning occur between two people- not just abstract ideas. Relevance requires reality
#MakeItReal
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
We have a secret whole group greeting. My Littles even close the door so no one sees it. ๐
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @JayBilly2
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q2: Students brains need to be activated for the task at hand. HOw do you move from Do Now to Think Now?
#MakeItReal
MissBertelsBLMS
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
A1: No matter how busy, I'm in the hallway between classes talking to Ss. All about visibility!
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
Yes and Yes
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In reply to @MrRussoRH
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
we graph it each week and they work hard (and surprisingly love) to see that bar raise as they get better!
#MakeItReal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
SlaterPBISMN
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
If we want teachers to make connections I challenge Principals to make a connection with teachers before the students show up
#makeitreal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
So important to build those relationships! YES!
#MakeItReal
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
A1 I always greet every student at the door. Then they have something to look at (art) listen to (song) or do to launch the day
#makeitreal
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:45 PM EST
In a profession that is constantly changing, this statement will always be true.
#makeitreal
#edchat
#ntchat
#engchat
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
A 1.1:
#MakeItReal
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:45 PM EST
A1: Friday mornings is the Secret Society of Readers meetings where only a few select come and just read anything they want
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ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:45 PM EST
A1
#MakeItReal
A little music, a joke something to break the ice. I ask them to tell one they love to tell jokes.
rcs2ndary1
Nov 30 @ 9:45 PM EST
Seems like this was mentioned in another Twitter Chat earlier tonight.
#PerryChat
#MakeItReal
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:43 PM EST
A 1.1:
#MakeItReal
RebeccaCoda
Nov 30 @ 9:45 PM EST
Empower student of the day to plan the entry hook together based on their personal interest.
#makeitreal
MissBertelsBLMS
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
A1: I teach writing, so bellwork = journals that elicit emotions & responses
#MakeItReal
BethHouf
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
I'm out in the parking lot greeting kids when they get there. Ts still getting to school so greet them too๐
#MakeItReal
In reply to @SlaterPBISMN
EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
A2) Open story loops, keep Ss hooked!
#makeitreal
whiteeducator
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
A2: All about showing the connection between Ss' personal lives/experiences/futures & current events, and the day's lesson.
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
A2: I abandoned "last night's homework review replaced with I See Math! Open ended Q from my daily life
#makeitreal
https://t.co/pJVzK5bS6L
CourtneyKofeldt
Nov 30 @ 9:46 PM EST
A2: Having students brainstorming questions and prompts- using backchannels.
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:47 PM EST
That is the premise of Instant Relevance, Using Today's experiences to teach tomorrow's lessons
#makeitreal
In reply to @whiteeducator
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:47 PM EST
A2: I love it when Ts have a big Question on the board. Not something that has a right or wrong answer
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:48 PM EST
NIce one on the backchannels. Innovation and creativity happens there!
#makeitreal
In reply to @CourtneyKofeldt
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:48 PM EST
A2:Ss consider a front-loaded concept from the lesson to follow & quick write about it-share with a peer & be ready to apply.
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:48 PM EST
Absolutely! That makes the thinking erupt, not just recall
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In reply to @JayBilly2
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:49 PM EST
A2: For math, I connect it to real life situations and ask a lot of questions
#probablyannoying
#ohwell
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q2: Students brains need to be activated for the task at hand. HOw do you move from Do Now to Think Now?
#MakeItReal
MissBertelsBLMS
Nov 30 @ 9:49 PM EST
A2: For me, it's essential to abandon "traditional" educational values. Be relevant. The system can be outdated - stay ahead!
#MakeItReal
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:49 PM EST
A2 I use writing on the classroom wall. Since I teach multi ages--Littles read what was left & respond with how it connects.
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:49 PM EST
A2: I always loved the microscope close ups when I was a kid, called "What Is That?" Might bring them back
#makeitreal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
Keep a close eye out for Question 3 in 1 minute!
#MakeItReal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
.
@CourtneyKofeldt
Which back channels do you use the most? I like
https://t.co/QeB77D4RQN
.
#MakeItReal
In reply to @CourtneyKofeldt
EHSMrsJ
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
A2: I like giving Ss choices right away. We're doing [blank] today, how do you want to do it? Try to give them 3 options or so.
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
#MakeItReal
I lower Music- this calms & focuses them, I give them transition cues- 5,4,3,2,1 this is routine & it works for all my classes
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:44 PM EST
Q2: Students brains need to be activated for the task at hand. HOw do you move from Do Now to Think Now?
#MakeItReal
pimathman
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
Reminds me of stuff
@Jstevens009
does.
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @Jstevens009
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
Better yet, let Ss ask the questions, then the connection is real and you can lead them to their own answers!
#makeitreal
In reply to @MsGoodeEllis
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:50 PM EST
Welcome to the title of "Denis' New Best Friend!"
#makeitreal
In reply to @MissBertelsBLMS
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q3: Students brains AWAKEN when theyโre explaining and coaching. What do you do to get students involved in this RIGHT AWAY?
#MakeItReal
SteinbrinkLaura
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
A1: I greet them at the door while supervising the hall. I have so much fun, Ss want to help supervise, so I let them.
#MakeItReal
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
A2 I teach literature but I ask them to evaluate the decisions of a character rather than explaining characterization
#makeitreal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
A2) Encourage Ss 2 look for own real world connections, invite guest speakers Ss 2 interview, see real world connects 1st hand
#MakeItReal
EHSMrsJ
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
A3: Obvious answer prob, but it's great to have Ss do the explaining to any previously absent kiddos.
#MakeItReal
djcholman22
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
Good evening all! Jumping in late! Debbie from Colorado!
#MakeItReal
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
Good idea! My fav is when they answer each other's questions!
#MakeItReal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
A2
#MakeItReal
I love lab maps to show relevance of lab or activity. They should know all goals & expectations before beginning a task
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
I believe we're brothers in another life
#makeitreal
In reply to @pimathman, @Jstevens009
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
.
@CourtneyKofeldt
I like
@padlet
too. I need to get more Ss to buy into value of Twitter!
#MakeItReal
In reply to @CourtneyKofeldt, @padlet
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
A3: work with a peer to problem solve. Match Ss with different strengths to provide the coaching and conversation opportunities.
#MakeItReal
EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 9:52 PM EST
A3) Jigsaws all over the place - "master groups" break out into "teaching groups"
#MakeItReal
MissBertelsBLMS
Nov 30 @ 9:53 PM EST
Julie! This rocks. So simple & gives so much agency. That's how it works for us adults - we're generally in control.
#MakeItReal
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:53 PM EST
I'll give that one a looksie.
#MakeItReal
In reply to @CourtneyKofeldt
pimathman
Nov 30 @ 9:53 PM EST
So you are familiar with him?
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @Jstevens009
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:53 PM EST
A3 I use My Favorites Ss present to class what they're working on, passionate about. can be anything Opens Ss minds to new ideas
#makeitreal
MissBertelsBLMS
Nov 30 @ 9:54 PM EST
Guest speakers! I need to do more of this in English class. Who has suggestions?!
#MakeItReal
#ksedchat
#edchat
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
A2) Encourage Ss 2 look for own real world connections, invite guest speakers Ss 2 interview, see real world connects 1st hand
#MakeItReal
whiteeducator
Nov 30 @ 9:54 PM EST
A3: Clear group roles, accountable talk stems/sentence starters, pre-planned groups & partners - lots of planning/prep first.
#makeitreal
CourtneyKofeldt
Nov 30 @ 9:54 PM EST
A3: From student mentors to student tech team. Also can be as simple as making short screencasts and sharing for all to learn!
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
What are you reading this December? Consider some great DBC Books!
#MakeItReal
#Ditchbook
#Kidsdeserveit
#launchbook
daveschmittou
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
2)I used trick my students by saying could write an essay explaining why they didn't need to learn what they were learning
#MakeItReal
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
A3: I like to have them paired up & bouncing ideas off each other in regards to big question posed or respond to our daily news.
#MakeItReal
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
A3 I give unit-related statements and have Ss explain both sides of an argument. Ss coach each other to revise and then switch
#makeitreal
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
#MakeItReal
I set up reinforcement & enrichment tables and students visit the one they think they need. They share ideas & tutor each other
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q3: Students brains AWAKEN when theyโre explaining and coaching. What do you do to get students involved in this RIGHT AWAY?
#MakeItReal
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
Yup! We're twitter math camp alum and keep in touch here all the time. Read his book, classroom chef!
#makeitreal
In reply to @pimathman, @Jstevens009
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:55 PM EST
A3 My Littles love using
@ChatterPixIt
to teach concepts & show what they know.
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
Thanks again for a great chat!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
Get school to find people locally for a speakers bureau. Also, skype the heck out of this idea
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EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
@itsmeSpiri
have them join by Skype - much easier to bring in!
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MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
A3: They have to think critically in order to answer questions and if someone has a Q, I ask others Ss to answer
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q3: Students brains AWAKEN when theyโre explaining and coaching. What do you do to get students involved in this RIGHT AWAY?
#MakeItReal
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
A3) Reverse brainstorming really gets my Ss going
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ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
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I do quick sites, 4 corners, openers and they either understand or need a little refresher they choose which-tables
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forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
A3 Ensure learners have an authentic audience! Best teaching from Littles is when the audience mattered & was relevant!
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:56 PM EST
Love it.
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In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
Check it out
#makeitreal
there are
#kidsdeserveit
Giveaways!
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Nov 30 @ 9:41 PM EST
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
Hope to see you all again next week for
#MakeItReal
as we discuss Ending With Relevance!!
JayBilly2
Nov 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
Thanks for the
#MakeItReal
chat my friend. Have a great rest of the week
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
Thank you
#MakeItReal
friends &
@MathDenisNJ
SweetDreams everyone ๐
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 9:57 PM EST
Haven't done it yet, but
#skypemyclass
is picking up steam. Might be easier, depending on where you live
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In reply to @MissBertelsBLMS
SteinbrinkLaura
Nov 30 @ 9:58 PM EST
A2: We grade some Do Now in class, so I make Ss answer with a concept, like alliteration: Angry Alligator=A.
#SophomoreEnglish
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ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:58 PM EST
A3
#MakeItReal
Every student has a leadership role, and a learner role these shift as necessary. They feel safe to shift roles.
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thanks
@MathDenisNJ
always a joy!
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
wpmsad
Nov 30 @ 9:59 PM EST
Whoa!
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In reply to @itsmeSpiri
djcholman22
Nov 30 @ 9:59 PM EST
A3: Have Ss work together in their teams to solve task at beginning of class. Origami is a fun to get routine started
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MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q3: Students brains AWAKEN when theyโre explaining and coaching. What do you do to get students involved in this RIGHT AWAY?
#MakeItReal
EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 9:59 PM EST
I'm talking about starting stories w/o finishing them. Keeps Ss minds open for what happens next.
#makeitreal
In reply to @CourtneyKofeldt
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thank you
#MakeItReal
have a great week my friends!
forthekiddoes
Nov 30 @ 9:59 PM EST
Oh if I sent a selfie you'd be like ๐ณ! Haha.
#makeitreal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
Great idea. A hands on task with a clear outcome. Great starter!
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In reply to @djcholman22
MsGoodeEllis
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Thanks
@MathDenisNJ
! You are awesome at getting to everybody! Have a great week everyone!
#MakeItReal
In reply to @MathDenisNJ
itsmeSpiri
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Haha...you know it!
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In reply to @wpmsad
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Ss can eventually wrap these up into Choose Your Own Ending books from their loops!
#makeitreal
In reply to @EdTechTV, @CourtneyKofeldt
ChouinardJahant
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
Thank you Denis for another quick but impactful discussion.
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In reply to @MathDenisNJ
YandellsPlace
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
A1: we sing!! Turn brains on and
#getreadytolearn
#makeitreal
YandellsPlace
Nov 30 @ 11:44 AM EST
#classroomjuju
Thanks for the inspiration
@hopekingteach
@bethanypaige22
#iamwfisd
@jagsofjefferson
#kidsdeserveit
#LearnLAP
#tlap
#5thchat
Lyricalswordz
Nov 30 @ 10:01 PM EST
This sounds interesting! Any way to explain it in 140 characters? Thanks!
#makeitreal
In reply to @itsmeSpiri
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
Thanks! See you next week!
#makeitreal
In reply to @MsGoodeEllis
MathDenisNJ
- Moderator
Nov 30 @ 10:02 PM EST
There's power in that. Creates focus, infuses oxygen, relaxes the body. Great tool for learning
#makeitreal
In reply to @YandellsPlace
EdTechTV
Nov 30 @ 10:03 PM EST
Yes! You can also have them develop them at the end of class and "wrap them up" in next class
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In reply to @MathDenisNJ, @CourtneyKofeldt
SteinbrinkLaura
Nov 30 @ 10:06 PM EST
A3: I randomly pick Ss to share a Question, Quote, or comment from previous day. Comment can be honest, but must be explained.
#MakeItReal
MrRussoRH
Nov 30 @ 10:11 PM EST
Thanks
#MakeItReal
friends for a great chat! Have a terrific week!