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sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Tonight's #ditchbook chat starts right now. Join in! @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/ngbQoJsqc3

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hi im Taylor, Elementary Ed major at USC Upstate, South Carolina #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey there #DitchBook! Matt here, DTT author/blogger/etc. I'm probably in the air right now but excited to talk #tlap in our chat tonight!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello friends! Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA. Super pumped to #Ditchbook tonight!

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@taylorbriann24 Welcome to #Ditchbook Taylor =)

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hello! Sean 4th grade Teacher from Indiana! #ditchbook

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

#DitchBook is happening right NOW!! 30 minute chat! 9CST #tlap #sstlap #forsythpln https://t.co/OzdOwwGj8T

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hello fellow DITCHers. Nicky from NJ. 8th grade ELA and Theatre. #ditchbook #jamstweets

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

For the record, DITCH like a PIRATE sounds like a better mash-up than Teach that Textbook. I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO, #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

In case you missed it! Here is @jmattmiller's spotlight speaker session at @masscue! #Ditchbook https://t.co/i5CakszB1V

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 9:44 AM EDT

Yes! @jmattmiller LIVE on @periscopetv @masscue https://t.co/u8HrXKEDjh

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Ryan from IL #STEAM teacher manager of campus tech the new #dronegeek and Curious George reader #ditchbook

HapnerMelody Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hello #ditchbook! Melody from mid-MO. Middle school ELA teacher.

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura hello friend! Super Hyped to be here! #ditchbook

GatzKarli Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hello! I am a pre-survice teacher form Alberta! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Here's Q1 for tonight's #ditchbook and #tlap safari hook smash. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/JBKH2EUJzS

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky Good point, Brian. Glad you're here. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY HA HA HA :P Hey back ;) #Ditchbook

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi, Alexis Middle level edu major at USC Upstate Spartanburg SC #ditchbook

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hello! 3rd grade teacher from Atlanta. I was ready for this chat an hour ago, then realized it's central time! :) #ditchbook

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi, Will, from St. Louis. MS ELA teacher. Glad to join! #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@brianrozinsky I like that name #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@HapnerMelody Welcome fellow #ditchbook and #ela friend!

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Hi Sean. Glad to see you on the eve of your field trip even. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@GatzKarli Welcome to #Ditchbook Karli! Great name btw ;)

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Exactly! #tlap #ditchbook https://t.co/oIgQtH916X

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:04 PM EDT

For the record, DITCH like a PIRATE sounds like a better mash-up than Teach that Textbook. I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss Eng in CO, #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@TeachKerley LOL I have done that before! #Ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura Yay, Karly! And you're not in Disneyland yet, so it's all good to be tweeting. #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: kinetic Learning get them moving and learning and building innovation #ditchbook

katlalex Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Hi! Kathy, IC at a MS in Texas #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Hee hee hee nope not yet. I love #Ditchbook tweeting from far away though!

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Such a multi-tasker. :) #ditchbook

KovatchCarol Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#Ditchbook Carol from NorCal. Middle school Spanish

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@Ryan7Read That's quite an impressive resume, Ryan. #ditchbook

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: For some S's school is like sitting in the middle seat on a 6hr plane flight...w/the person on the aisle asleep! #DitchBook #letthemmove

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@sandyrotto I can't sleep, I'm so excited! So i thought I'd stop by #ditchbook

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Good evening #ditchbook Brian, HS comm arts in WI.

taniajackson_ Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1 Change of setting is a game changer- when kids are engaged they DON'T forget the lesson! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1 Going outside changes their point of view and gets the students to look at things differently =) #Ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@sandyrotto I'm trying to get the PhD done #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@HapnerMelody I love middle school ELA teachers...it's in my blood. Welcome. #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hi all! Joining late. Dianne 4/5 T from Ca. A1: give Ss different perspective to learn outside walls, more real life lessons #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 As we learned from Office Space, work shouldn't exist solely in cubicle; learning shouldn't either #ditchbook #jamstweets

ACTforEducation Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Ss can use the skills they've learned in real life situations, interact with community & find ways to take action. #tlap #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@GatzKarli This is the perfect place to be during this time in your career. It's a great group. Welcome! #ditchbook

katlalex Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: moving and getting out of classroom creates novel experience w/ different references for learning #DitchBook

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura A little fresh air can work some magic! #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@alexismsquared Welcome! #ditchbook

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Kids are very active and it helps get them interested and involved in the lesson #ditchbook

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Most brains ♡ movement, research says. https://t.co/Rduwt7zhO1 #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@TeachKerley Glad you came back. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach Hey Dianne! Welcome back to #Ditchbook =) So glad you're here with us again.

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Great example! #ditchbook #jamstweets https://t.co/Wg0SC8Z67A

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: For some S's school is like sitting in the middle seat on a 6hr plane flight...w/the person on the aisle asleep! #DitchBook #letthemmove

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@TeachKerley Yup! It's good for us too! #Ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:09 PM EDT

#DitchBook Hello friends! https://t.co/BjXluJhuTQ

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

The Safari Hook is only one of the many engagement hooks in Teach Like a PIRATE. Check em out! #tlap #DitchBook https://t.co/RX14AHepuU

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

You can actually GO, DO, and EXPERIENCE the things you've been teaching #ditchbook

KovatchCarol Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A little Zumba in Spanish soothes the soul #Ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@RemScience HEEEEYYYYY!!!! #Ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura Listening to school board candidates speaking, may be hard to keep up w/both. :) #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@burgessdave And a crying baby on the other? #ditchbook #letthemmove

juliararmstrong Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Q1: Besides stimulating the brain-you can get them into real life situations where they can have experiences and make an impact! #ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: When Ss can feel, smell, touch, taste...they experience learning and can later make connections. #DitchBook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Great resource for hooking #pbl units at JAMS @JAMS_Knights #ditchbook #jamstweets https://t.co/u9velQpW2X

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:10 PM EDT

The Safari Hook is only one of the many engagement hooks in Teach Like a PIRATE. Check em out! #tlap #DitchBook https://t.co/RX14AHepuU

KernaghanT Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hello everyone, Terence from London, Canada. K-8 Teacher-Librarian. Feel like I won the lottery every day. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach Oh good luck! =) #Ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@jmattmiller the map of awesome hooks #ditchbook

christybrown158 Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hi all! Sorry I'm late! Christy Brown from Illinois. I am a RtI facilitator in a K-2 building. #ditchbook

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

We are mind & body creatures; engaging both means more learning by using both. Kinesthetics is a valuable knowledge. #DitchBook

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Love this comparison #ditchbook #techdisout https://t.co/hGTuoWB6bK

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: For some S's school is like sitting in the middle seat on a 6hr plane flight...w/the person on the aisle asleep! #DitchBook #letthemmove

McNulty1977 Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Movement stimulates the brain, provides an energy outlet. Changing the scene fuels curiosity. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Such a great analogy, Dave. #ditchbook https://t.co/R0zJRglM1I

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: For some S's school is like sitting in the middle seat on a 6hr plane flight...w/the person on the aisle asleep! #DitchBook #letthemmove

HapnerMelody Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Boredom-repellent! It boosts engagement and many times makes it real. #ditchbook https://t.co/6Jk1QrLngg

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Here's Q1 for tonight's #ditchbook and #tlap safari hook smash. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/JBKH2EUJzS

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Yo @jmattmiller did you just experience this? #ditchbook https://t.co/4QLSbvBPMg

burgessdave Oct 20 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: For some S's school is like sitting in the middle seat on a 6hr plane flight...w/the person on the aisle asleep! #DitchBook #letthemmove

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

That is so cool! Love that you feel that way =) Welcome to #Ditchbook https://t.co/kGEn5HabSb

KernaghanT Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hello everyone, Terence from London, Canada. K-8 Teacher-Librarian. Feel like I won the lottery every day. #DitchBook

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Learning beyond classroom walls. Fresh air, change of environment stimulates the mind #ditchbook https://t.co/9cvKRrBw5u

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Ready for Q2 for tonight's #ditchbook chat. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/9uxgryuJld

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@RemScience I KNOW! And @burgessdave too!!! #FallCUE fun ahead =) #Ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@HapnerMelody You're right. You can't be bored when you're up moving or checking out a new location. #ditchbook

McNulty1977 Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Fresh of a great #MassCUE16 conference, ready to check out #ditchbook with my #PLN! 3rd grade teacher in Hingham, MA

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@McNulty1977 Very true children are very curious and very energetic #ditchbook #techdisout

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Love the stress you put on the physical environment. So true! #ditchbook #jamstweets https://t.co/zW2UDNbtNo

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1 Learning beyond classroom walls. Fresh air, change of environment stimulates the mind #ditchbook https://t.co/9cvKRrBw5u

christybrown158 Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: The world is not confined to 4 walls, neither is learning! #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2: Gold Rush, simulations done with gold scattered throughout field, Ss have to find, weigh, trade it #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@juliararmstrong Putting words into action. Great point. #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hey all, late again -- sorry! Krista, 5th grade teacher, from SE Michigan #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#ditchbook Some Austin TX kids won't get recess all year #txeduchat https://t.co/oWWyq3K4wy

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A2 We love @breakoutEDU for any class. We also do a lot of interdisciplinary improvisation/acting games. #ditchbook #jamstweets

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@RemScience Yes! Multi-sensory learning. #ditchbook

loudlearning Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1. Getting students up and outside the classroom shows your students that you care! You care enough to engage & excite them! #ditchbook

KovatchCarol Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

#Ditchbook if I went from class to class for 6 hours and sat in a desk, I would go crazy. Why do we expect that?

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@RemScience @burgessdave Ummmmm YES! #Ditchbook

McNulty1977 Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: In 3rd gr science they do a "rock walk" on a trail in the woods, stopping to observe interesting rocks. #ditchbook #rocksandminerals

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

When teaching + and - integers took the class out to the football field to work out some problems #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@KernaghanT Love that attitude. It's because you're (we're) in the life-changing business. @burgessdave #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: thinking maps outside on community care with sidewalk chalk and flying the drones for surveying #ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Break down the walls! https://t.co/cBiGLSnbBb #DitchBook #eduawesome #adventure

HapnerMelody Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: This sounds really simple, but reading and writing. Of course, I teach ELA. #ditchbook https://t.co/BgI1RbjQTW

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Ready for Q2 for tonight's #ditchbook chat. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/9uxgryuJld

massignmenthelp Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

How to study Mathematics https://t.co/MyfYA03W0T #ditchbook #moedchat

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach I like #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@christybrown158 Lots of movement in K-2, I'm sure. :) #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@mrterborg That's sad. Did mysteryskype w/class amazed we have morning recess. Kids need to play! #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

.@HapnerMelody Have you done improvisation games for character development? #ditchbook #jamstweets

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@Ryan7Read Can't take credit. A former colleague did it. :) #ditchbook

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2: I've had students describe outside scenery w a variety of emotions to strengthen adjective usage. MS ELA #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Want more #tlap? Check out the 30-day Pirate Challenge! https://t.co/45XJ3pQTKG #DitchBook https://t.co/h4yMp9KQ9K

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A1: Have a new phrase in my room this year, "work around the room" = kids can move around and sit wherever. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 When I was in the classroom I always loved taking my class out from writing. It was so soothing. They loved it. I'm in elem =) #Ditchbook

ACTforEducation Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: Mapping the neighborhood for directions, culture, resources, and access. #ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @burgessdave I'm wearing it this weekend for a festival. I'll have to have it ready to pack. #DitchBook #FallCUE

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SingerTeach Especially when reflecting on Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Escape the shadows on the classroom "cave" walls #ditchbook

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Tech Coach N White(IN). In my psych class, did blind experiment. Bags on heads, relied on other senses/guide to move about #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SingerTeach @breakoutEDU is the best! So much of the 4Cs in one box #ditchbook

taniajackson_ Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2-Science BEGS to be outside!Whether tracing shadows as the day passes or recording the temp... You can always make it happen! #DitchBook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@burgessdave @KarlyMoura Will do! #FallCUE #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach #ditchbook https://t.co/ip6LVTUI8c

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@Ryan7Read flying drones? I want to be at your school! Oh yeah! #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

We go outside and search for evidence of weathering, erosion & deposition for 4th grade science. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@Ryan7Read All awesome ideas. Thanks for sharing. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Whaaattt Brain is here too! Man @sandyrotto brings the #Ditchbook PAR-TAY! https://t.co/uH0t0jmObs

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SingerTeach Especially when reflecting on Plato's Allegory of the Cave. Escape the shadows on the classroom "cave" walls #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@christybrown158 need some sumo jump drones #ditchbook

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura Seems like a good time to wish you & others a happy National Day of Writing. #ditchbook

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Students learned about how other senses play a role in behavior when one is lost. Students write and share experience. #ditchbook

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

@HapnerMelody @sandyrotto @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY even having kids read outside makes a diff. #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Clayton GA Ss gets 15 minutes of Recess: board member says I’m a little worried about requiring (recess) every day. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

It's already Q3 in our #ditchbook safari. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/pc3Qnxqn3t

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@RESP3CTtheGAME @SingerTeach Super idea, Brian. Glad you're here tonight. #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: #CardboardChallenge is one I love! Tie into Sci! #ditchbook (pics are on iPad at school - posted on Twitter few wow ago)

ACTforEducation Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Sculpture Park Scavenger Hunt and then creations of their own sculptures out of found objects. #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

.@RESP3CTtheGAME LOVE it! - @8thgradeenglish does a simulation to hook Anne Frank. Kids hide in class and journal. #ditchbook #jamstweets

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2-Im not quite in the classroom yet but Id love to hear what some MS math teachers do! #ditchbook https://t.co/FLeeGJGxMM

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Ready for Q2 for tonight's #ditchbook chat. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/9uxgryuJld

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@zonie71 It's amazing how just choosing how/where/ & who to sit by makes such a huge difference in how Ss engage #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@christybrown158 Because if K-2 students start sitting all day...we're in a whole heap of trouble. #ditchbook

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@taniajackson_ That's where the science magic happened yesterday: outside, along a creek with 6th graders collecting organisms. #ditchbook

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Im not a teacher yet but i love all these ideas #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

.@HapnerMelody We play improv games - Bus Stop, Taxi, The Dating Game, etc. to teach characterization, motivation, STEAL, etc. #ditchbook

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Thanks for the #ditchbook reminder, especially after conferences tonight. With baseball & football to watch!

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2. Scavenger hunts where students document findings on Padlet as they search around school. Look for angles, nouns, whatever! #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach One of my schools gets 15m/day the other gets 30. #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: When I taught in AZ, I had a better chance of going outside than I do in Michigan. #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A3: the movement room we have room, ghosts and a hidden #3dprint #ditchbook

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2- Im not in the classroom yet but Id love to hear what MS math educators do! #ditchbook https://t.co/FLeeGJGxMM

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Ready for Q2 for tonight's #ditchbook chat. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/9uxgryuJld

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@sandyrotto @christybrown158 What about PK .... #ditchbook :(

ACTforEducation Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: In the hallways, in the community garden, around the block of the school, next door at the elementary school... #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I know that @laura_wagenman and @Sneffleupagus have many ideas. Great pirate math ditchers to follow. #ditchbook https://t.co/yWwzBWkBq8

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@ToddShriver Love that one! So much better than just reading about it.#ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: pt2 I've also done observation walks, rock collecting. Former science teacher. Now history, ELA, math. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A3: My Ss sit on sidewalks, picnic tables, against the wall flex seating options. All face amazing view of the valley/mountains #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@christybrown158 Parrot Mini Drone Jumping Sumo - Black https://t.co/chOUXIpw0R #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Lessons learned from 30 days of #tlap PIRATE teaching https://t.co/p7XRbrzxtt #DitchBook

loudlearning Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3. Our school has painted wall murals where students can identify multiple parts of speech, such as nouns and adjectives! #ditchbook

RicheleLemme Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Q3 The school that I am in has an outside courtyard in the middle of their school. Such an awesome place to learn and explore! #ditchbook

cybraryman1 Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3 My students loved finding buried treasure around school. Today would be great geocaching activity https://t.co/6zOBDBQ4xB #ditchbook

TJParrish28 Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

This is next to go into my Amazon Wishlist. I keep adding to my @burgessdave book shelf. #tlap #DitchBook https://t.co/uLYcTa2ki5

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Want more #tlap? Check out the 30-day Pirate Challenge! https://t.co/45XJ3pQTKG #DitchBook https://t.co/h4yMp9KQ9K

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

My school has a nice courtyard area. It's nice to go out there on spring days after a long cold winter. #ditchbook https://t.co/GORBAjZCgB

SEANJFAHEY Mar 8 @ 2:23 PM EST

You've heard about #ditchbook How about #ditchclassroom Its way to nice to be inside! https://t.co/ENVkrPULxD

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@mrterborg We have hour combined outdoor recess/lunch recess. Makes a difference. Some classes do pm recess as well #ditchbook

christybrown158 Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A3: Walking out of the classrom at the K-2 level is a start. Visiting other classrooms, the LRC, reading den, outside. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Of course you do, because you get why the safari hook is so great for your Ss. Way to go. #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 We renovated our library with green screen rooms, makerspace, and a courtyard. #jamstweets #ditchbook @JAMSLibrary @j_valentine25

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

We have a courtyard... sadly enough, I've never gone out there. #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

#ditchbook hopefully the library. A3

sbosch_spps Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@alexismsquared @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY I made geometry problems large in yhe parking lot with sidewalk chalk #DitchBook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@TJParrish28 @burgessdave @jmattmiller ahoy! #ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: pt3 And when you can't get outside, bring outside in! #virtualhike #eduawesome #adventure #DitchBook

cybraryman1 Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

My Recess page https://t.co/6Y7TkZ4j2E #ditchbook https://t.co/R1lLNhA9ja

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@mrterborg We have hour combined outdoor recess/lunch recess. Makes a difference. Some classes do pm recess as well #ditchbook

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3: At upstate sitting outside is always nice when its not too hot!! #ditchbook

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A3 We have one long hallway for our building. Former teacher did hovercraft experiments to measure distance and speed. #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach Yeah, we have 45 minutes Recess/lunch (15/30) #ditchbook. All kids should get AM/PM recess.

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@sbosch_spps @alexismsquared @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY #ditchbook https://t.co/JmYWicZlzk

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@RicheleLemme We have a courtyard in the middle of our school, too. Makes me wonder if the wifi works out there... ;) #ditchbook

HapnerMelody Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3b: We're working a new project where we'll walk to the elem school to read and write with our lit buddies. #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

.@HapnerMelody Let me know if I can help. Here's a great resource for Taxi/Character Bus. https://t.co/O93xHJdSsk #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@christybrown158 @sandyrotto Yes, I'm in an ECE Tech cert program right now @TuftsDevTech #ditchbook

sbosch_spps Oct 20 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@sandyrotto @SEANJFAHEY Brickbwalls are great for that! Or assigning students to write 20 observations about 1 sidewalk square. #DitchBook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Our final one...Q4 is here. #ditchbook @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/FiJactzxJu

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3- The parking lot, using the cars to teach probability. Might be something I try once in the classroom. #ditchbook https://t.co/BbjnRPFCFJ

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

It's already Q3 in our #ditchbook safari. @jmattmiller @burgessdave @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY https://t.co/pc3Qnxqn3t

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

Love the #cardboardchallenge. #ditchbook https://t.co/bWKRHk416E

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: #CardboardChallenge is one I love! Tie into Sci! #ditchbook (pics are on iPad at school - posted on Twitter few wow ago)

taniajackson_ Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3TheHall!The clocks were all stopped at the same time a few weeks ago so we observed and wrote a mysteries 😱 @CarieBroussard #DitchBook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@mrterborg @christybrown158 True. We shouldn't be rushing all the academics & "school" activities.Let them play,explore & create #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@zonie71 You must remedy that. #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@HapnerMelody #ditchbook https://t.co/tKzP2OcnCc

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3. Science teachers constantly using the long hallway to conduct energy/force experiments. #Ditchbook

MrNunnmsd Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

We have a track/field area that's large, but mostly my kiddos sit under shade trees outside our room in front of building #DitchBook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@sandyrotto @christybrown158 That's how they learn. Make memories, discussions. #ditchbook.

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@sbosch_spps @SEANJFAHEY That's awesome, Sarah. Glad you can join tonight to share and learn. #ditchbook

RESP3CTtheGAME Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 Fun to use imagination on quests around school. If not outdoors, auditorium is a great option. Space, stage, 2 levels #ditchbook

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Great idea, something i cant wait to try! #ditchbook https://t.co/z4Wph056IB

sbosch_spps Oct 20 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@alexismsquared @KarlyMoura @SEANJFAHEY I made geometry problems large in yhe parking lot with sidewalk chalk #DitchBook

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4 Sweet! I get to cast another vote for books. (As Emily Dickinson said, there's no frigate like 'em.) #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: Been to China and Peru with Skype, going to underwater shark cage next week, also did VR w/ google goggles to Venice, Italy #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@christybrown158 also check out @OZOBOT evo #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

With #Hyperdocs I can take my kids anywhere and to any time!! @KarlyMoura I couldn't resist! #ditchbook

christybrown158 Oct 20 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A4: My former Ss all enjoyed taking virtual trips to places, such as National Zoo, space, rural places (through skype), etc. #ditchbook

RemScience Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: New school this yr. Still exploring ideas, but covered picnic tables, huge field, great play area all on my radar. #DitchBook

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4. My 3rd graders LOVE Mystery Skype! I want to start doing more Skype field trips, too. #ditchbook

loudlearning Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3.With posted writing samples outside the classroom, as a class students can do a gallery walk & put stickers on their favorite! #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4 last year my class thoroughly enjoyed viewing live webcams. Saw eagles nesting, polar bears, other habitats... #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@zonie71 Hee hee hee! It's not a #Ditchbook chat without a shout out to #HyperDocs =)

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

.@mrterborg Yes, yes I must!! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY @burgessdave Thankfully no! The only thing I'd add to that description is "in the last row next to the lavatory." #ditchbook

ACTforEducation Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Q4: You can take kids anywhere with technology and some imagination. Virtual tours, maps, skype, & collaboration=freedom to roam #ditchbook

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: In #techdisout we play mystery skype every week! I cant wait to use it in my class #ditchbook

taniajackson_ Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 walking through the halls and outside looking for angles, shapes and symmetry!kick it up a notch and take pics! #DitchBook

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4. We have visited with greats of the 80s through FaceTime. Mark Goodman spoke with us from Sirius/XM studios. #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: working to use more @nearpod VR and interactive #hyperdocs with live feed #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4 LOVE the @Google Cultural Institute! https://t.co/J0Xzk6RDgb #Ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @zonie71 Have several staff members just discovered them, they are sooo excited to bring them into the classroom #ditchbook

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4.2 The https://t.co/BjVYZSXNWQ + https://t.co/3eYL5dEq4I combo can gamify the safari experience. #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

.@SEANJFAHEY OMG!!! The DC Eagle cam was the best!! Being able to see eggs and then eaglets! Amazing! #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Museum Joins With Google to Launch Virtual Reality Visits https://t.co/CzF7EqE0HH #Ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY sound the Octo Alert #ditchbook https://t.co/RQcGZXLh1t

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

I love playing mystery skype in my tech ed class at Upstate #techdisout #ditchbook https://t.co/6dwO6Qr7CY

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4. My 3rd graders LOVE Mystery Skype! I want to start doing more Skype field trips, too. #ditchbook

Ryan7Read Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @zonie71 and to think I was doing it before it was an awesome thing #ditchbook

ToddShriver Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4 Kevin Gregory of WRTV 6 Indy gave a presentation to our 4th grade. He showed the studio and equipment needed for weather. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura @google Great share, Karly! #ditchbook

mrterborg Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@techamys @edtechsmurph @LMurray_ Here's another vict... er willing participant. #ditchbook https://t.co/YMaCBZmRC0

taylorbriann24 Oct 20 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A4: In #techdisout we play mystery skype every week! I cant wait to use it in my class #ditchbook

SingerTeach Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A4 We love @GooglExpedition to visit England when studying Shakespeare, Google Arts and Culture for the Met and @SkypeClassroom #ditchbook

sbosch_spps Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: Ponds are amazing or a drainage ditch. Puddles. There are many reasons to leave yhe classroom. #DitchBook

alexismsquared Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

I love Mystery Skype and im in college,its the best! @mrdearybury1 #ditchbook #techdisout https://t.co/hkZeDcTaVa

TeachKerley Oct 20 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A4. My 3rd graders LOVE Mystery Skype! I want to start doing more Skype field trips, too. #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

20 Wonderful Online Museums and Sites for Virtual Field Trips to Use in Class https://t.co/g712tI3Jfs via @medkh9 #Ditchbook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Sounds like #xplap to me. :) #ditchbook https://t.co/FGqB5wv2El

brianrozinsky Oct 20 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A4.2 The https://t.co/BjVYZSXNWQ + https://t.co/3eYL5dEq4I combo can gamify the safari experience. #ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@zonie71 yep! That was the eagle was referring to! #ditchbook

zonie71 Oct 20 @ 10:29 PM EDT

.@taylorbriann24 What grade do you teach? I've only done Mystery Skype w/ @jmattmiller and not another class. That would be fun! #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Oct 20 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Thanks so much everyone ... especially to moderator @sandyrotto! Be sure to follow other ditchers and keep the convo going! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Oct 20 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Thanks for another great fast-paced #ditchbook chat. We hope you'll join again next week. https://t.co/bXAFxYWGuf