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missplott Apr 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Krystal checking in for the #GSDEdTech chat - STS at Vista & Driggs Elementary Schools. Can't wait to get some great #STEM ideas!

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

Welcome @Graniteschools teachers to #gsdedtech chat! Thank you for joining us. It's been a while.

sbooth103 Apr 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

#GSDEdTech Hi, glad to be here today from Churchill Jr.

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

As usual, let's start with introductions. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:30 PM EDT

As usual, let's start with introductions. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Please tell everyone who you are, where you teach, who you teach, and what you teach them. #gsdedtech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

#gsdedtech Ready to learn about STEM! Kareena here! STS from Mill Creek/Sandburg

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Mr. Hanson checking in Wilson here for #gsdedtech chat!

Sheri924 Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

Sheri, STS at Wilson checking in #GSDEdTech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD Are you the user hosting it today? #gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

@gsdedtech Ready to chat!#GSDEdTech

mbutterfield Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

MIsty Butterfield checking in from Oquirrh Hills #GSDEdTech

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

#gsdedtech James Ballif STS Bridger and Jackling!

hedquistsclass5 Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

Mysti Hedquist from @armstrongacad checking in for #Gsdedtech.

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

Yes, this account will be moderating/hosting #gsdedtech chat today. https://t.co/UK8yw209Jw

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:31 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD Are you the user hosting it today? #gsdedtech

PFlanagan2 - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

Flanagan checking in - Director of Ed Tech #GSDEdTech

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

#GSDEdTech Here we go! Gotta work toward some chromebooks for my kiddos.

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:32 PM EDT

Barbara Sanders - Magna Elementary STS #gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:33 PM EDT

I teach K at South Kearns. Next year I will be at Armstrong Academy, so I need lots of ideas. #GSDEdTech

amoore114 Apr 28 @ 6:33 PM EDT

Ashley Moore, fifth grade teacher at Armstrong! #gsdedtech

hcarter83 Apr 28 @ 6:33 PM EDT

Heidi Carter 3rd grade Magna Elementary #gsdedtech

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:33 PM EDT

Hi. Josh Whiting, media specialist in @edtechgsd department. #gsdedtech

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:33 PM EDT

#GSDEdTech Here we go! Gotta work toward some chromebooks for my kiddos. Nicole Kay, 2nd grade @ Bacchus Elem.

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:34 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for joining us. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

In today's #gsdedtech chat we are exploring #STEM-inspired ideas that can be applied in a diversity of classrooms. Some quick background...

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

#STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, esp. integrating disciplines in hands-on problem solving. #gsdedtech

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

#STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, esp. integrating disciplines in hands-on problem solving. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

See also some related terms/hashtags: #PBL (problem/project based learning), #STEAM (#STEM+Art/Design), #makered, #makerspace. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:35 PM EDT

And with all of that, here's our first question. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:36 PM EDT

Q1: What is your favorite low-tech #STEM activity? #GSDEdTech

CPowell56 Apr 28 @ 6:36 PM EDT

Celia checking in again, correctly. #gsdedtech

sbooth103 Apr 28 @ 6:36 PM EDT

#gsdedtech Maker Spaces can be low tech for Stem? Here's a link I found interesting.https://t.co/sXupaiI2x1

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

A1: for "low tech", the spaghetti tower stem challenge is one of my favorites: https://t.co/NAwzZWbdHX #GSDEdTech https://t.co/OSgkwXUwlp

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

#GsdEdTech Low-tech stem activities. I have my students play with fraction pieces before we dive in to it

PFlanagan2 - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

A1: A fun lesson using @LEGO_Group to learn about chemical reactions https://t.co/kTvOHxnC0N #GSDEdTech

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

Q1: "LOW TECH" ... I would say my "How do arctic animals stay warm?" Blubber experiment. #GSDEdTech #stemeducation #STEM #STEMStartsEarly

4jelee Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

A1: Egg drop. They love it! #gsdedtech

mbutterfield Apr 28 @ 6:37 PM EDT

A1: Best activity is building together in Lego League #GSDEdTEch

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:38 PM EDT

@4jelee Where do you drop it from?! #gsdedtech

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:38 PM EDT

I like https://t.co/2RagKr8iXW's device free activities! #gsdedtech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:38 PM EDT

@Nicolekay91 Real Blubber? lol :) #Gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:38 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD I really enjoy planting seeds and waiting for the results. Lots of fun . #gsdedtech

amoore114 Apr 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT

A1: My students love to make Rube Goldberg projects for a low-tech #stem activity. #gsdedtech

hedquistsclass5 Apr 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT

Building w/toothpicks & marshmallows, testing if it will survive a jello earthquake. #gsdedtech https://t.co/ysSpFiWG89

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT

A1: https://t.co/gquS06MvDi I would like to put together some simple kits. #gsdedtech

Sheri924 Apr 28 @ 6:39 PM EDT

I let the kids "program" me to get from one spot to another as a beginning coding exercise. #GSDEdTech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT

@Sheri924 That is a GREAT idea! #gsdedtech Do they write it down and then you do it?

hcarter83 Apr 28 @ 6:40 PM EDT

A. Marshmallow geometry. https://t.co/DpsjOwHJBS. #gsdedtech

momathews Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

Morgan Mathews here from Academy Park Elementary #GSDEdTech

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

A1: I also use the marshmallow and toothpick project building bridges and testing weight support. #gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD #STEM #GSDEdTech Q1 Planting seeds.

Sheri924 Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

@ksteedtech Nope - it's just a group brainstorming with lots of misdirections and laughs #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for sharing. Next question is coming up... #gsdedtech

kmemm1 Apr 28 @ 6:41 PM EDT

For low tech - Save Fred is another one that the students really enjoy #gsdedtech

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:42 PM EDT

A2: loving these ideas! #GSDEdTech https://t.co/Fb34U7bDNX

WeAreTeachers Apr 27 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Inexpensive #STEM Ideas for Kids' STEM Activities https://t.co/ugup9KwHpJ #edchat https://t.co/J0Jnz3lhTF

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:42 PM EDT

Q2: Check out the #STEM hashtag to find inspiring educational ideas. Share at least one idea by retweeting with the #GSDEdTech hashtag.

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:42 PM EDT

@Sheri924 That's cool! I love how they can get immediate feedback, and verbal discussion on why it was right/wrong. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:42 PM EDT

You could also check one of those other related hashtags if you prefer: #STEAM, #PBL, #PBLchat, #makered, #scichat, #mathchat) #gsdedtech

kmemm1 Apr 28 @ 6:42 PM EDT

Kristine Hewitt - Diamond Ridge Elementary 6th Grade Teacher #GSDEDTECH

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:43 PM EDT

Q2: I love this idea! #GSDEdTech #stemeducation #STEM #STEMStartsEarly https://t.co/BuavW9a1ix

ccaustin1 Apr 18 @ 9:30 PM EDT

#STEM Ms. Austin's first graders are Design Engineers! Thanks @JDF for providing us with this great opportunity! https://t.co/CIPc3JysPm

4jelee Apr 28 @ 6:43 PM EDT

A2: #gsdedtech https://t.co/Z5lRZeZAoV

MrGillisHES Apr 28 @ 6:26 PM EDT

It was a great day to be a 4th grader today playing with @makeymakey #stem #naeled #nasdlearns https://t.co/EmS6b665an

PFlanagan2 - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:43 PM EDT

A2: Could be very helpful for a school leadership team. #GSDEdTech https://t.co/z1542gbpsW

LisaDuty1 Apr 22 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Toolkit for assessing your school's culture for #innovation https://t.co/RY1QGt1g4L #blendedlearning #STEM #pblchat https://t.co/rw7KnRnhg9

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:44 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD I'm so excited to do more #PBL! #GSDEdTech

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:44 PM EDT

#gsdedtech I hope I win! https://t.co/Hhd9Vnvx3p

NSTA Apr 27 @ 6:34 PM EDT

You can win free registration to the 5th Annual #STEM Forum and Expo. Enter daily and share to get more entries! https://t.co/7juSD1MFy8

CPowell56 Apr 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

#gsdedtech A2: https://t.co/cWo5juUib5

Melanie23377723 Apr 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

#GSDedTech Q1 One of my favorite STEM low-tech activities is creating towers out of marshmallows and spaghetti.

hedquistsclass5 Apr 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

A2-#gsdedtech https://t.co/MnBufkZ2X8

Alex_Corbitt Apr 28 @ 4:44 PM EDT

Problem Based Learning Sequence 🤔💭 (via @Pinterest) #edchat #elearning #education #sschat #engchat #mathchat #edtech https://t.co/qjeiLPAA4N

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:45 PM EDT

@Playdough2Plato has a ton of cool #STEM ideas. from simple to more complex all grades. #GSDedtech

CyrusMoulder Apr 28 @ 6:46 PM EDT

A1: potato lights. You conveniently lose light as you eat more spuds. #gsdedtech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:47 PM EDT

Students are coding a robot! That's cool! #Gsdedtech https://t.co/saFNj9yDZ3

Camacho_Elem Apr 18 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Cosmos are having fun coding our new Finch robots in the library! #STEM #codingcosmos https://t.co/FvvZopJwiy

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:47 PM EDT

@CyrusMoulder I bet there would be less eating if you used lemons! #gsdedtech

kmemm1 Apr 28 @ 6:48 PM EDT

A2 - Perfect for 6th grade core #gsdedtech https://t.co/jVaiU5hsAj

spaceapps Apr 24 @ 10:54 AM EDT

Show us what YOU'RE creating! One team's making origami Mars rover signals: https://t.co/uOVXHhrLkm #STEM #SpaceApps https://t.co/V04yqEBxqP

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:48 PM EDT

Q3: What is a good #STEM-inspired activity you could use regardless of the content area you teach? #gsdedtech

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT

A2: Pinterest is a great source for ideas https://t.co/r0dIdW9BxX #Stem #gsdedtech

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT

Q2: I love this idea! #GSDEdTech #stemeducation #STEM #STEMStartsEarly https://t.co/k19cujvYVF

wiebestrong Apr 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT

A2: Played with the Ozobots with some Lego League kids. It went great, the kids loved it! #gsdedtech

hedquistsclass5 Apr 28 @ 6:49 PM EDT

A3-Save Fred! #gsdedtech https://t.co/oWSt98GWOi

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

A3: this activity looks great - paper building block challenge: https://t.co/F4rWVuYsbf #GSDEdTech https://t.co/mFEnFzXoKS

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

A3: Teaching digital resource research skills are important at all grade levels. #STEM #GSDedtech

hcarter83 Apr 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

A.2 #GSDEDTECH https://t.co/7DkcIE0IpX

WeAreTeachers Apr 27 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Inexpensive #STEM Ideas for Kids' STEM Activities https://t.co/ugup9KwHpJ #edchat https://t.co/J0Jnz3lhTF

PFlanagan2 - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

A3: Teach #STEM with LEGO learning - 50 Activities, Free Printables, Games, and More https://t.co/5PJqwvXOHK #GSDEdTech

amoore114 Apr 28 @ 6:51 PM EDT

A2: #gsdedtech https://t.co/reLRqQoOjJ

saturdayacademy Apr 28 @ 3:15 PM EDT

#stemeducation should not be limited to higher education- it is important for all students! https://t.co/6n66sw2rJs

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT

#GSDEdTech #stemeducation #STEM #STEMStartsEarly https://t.co/TJwLKtSS4u

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD A3 I don't have many ideas but I'm sure there are a lot of geometry activities. #GSDEdTech

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT

A3 Granite's social studies spec. @jedikermit has a whole site/book on using toys and play in learning: https://t.co/LXLQFb40M3 #gsdedtech

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:52 PM EDT

Finally home and can catch up on all the awesome #STEM ideas everyone is sharing! #gsdedtech

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A3 I still think all teachers should teach code! Thanks @codeorg for making that easy! #gsdedtech

Mrs_G999 Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

Kids desperately need to keep the learning going in the summer! #GSDedtech https://t.co/AjOV4pEyef

SMI_HLC Apr 28 @ 6:50 PM EDT

How to Use #Technology to Keep Your Child Learning All #Summer | #stem https://t.co/jC7eqQvD0z

Melanie23377723 Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A2-The space Apps Challenge would be a great connection to science, especially 6th Grade. https://t.co/GQskZ01Efn #GSDEdTech

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A3: Including technology in the publishing step of the writing process is vital for all content areas. #gsdedtech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A3: #gsdedtech They made cakes to teach 1st grade area & circum. If food rules weren't an issue this would be fun! https://t.co/HJoATBF0dO

MsDeatonsClass Apr 15 @ 6:34 PM EDT

We made cakes to teach our first-grade buddies about area and circumference! @StratfordLndgES #pblchat https://t.co/h6wFM81XQB

amoore114 Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A3: Anything with Legos! We have used Legos in math, writing, and science! #GSDEdTech

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:53 PM EDT

A3: I agree that teaching research skills and how to organize electronic files is important no matter what the subject. #gsdedtech

EdTechGSD - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:54 PM EDT

Q4: Share something STEM-related you have learned from a recent professional development experience (such as #UCET16, #UELMA) #gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:54 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD A2 new to Twitter. Learning how to search #STEM #gsdedtech

Nicolekay91 Apr 28 @ 6:54 PM EDT

Q4: Favorite thing I have learned lately...GOOGLE GOOGLE GOOGLE! #GSDEdTech #stemeducation #STEM #STEMStartsEarly

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

A4: Lots of great ideas from @GingerLewman on #PBL at #UCET16 - she was an inspiring presenter and excellent keynote! #GSDEdTech

CyrusMoulder Apr 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

#gsdedtech https://t.co/ZoSRsR8uys

STEMfinity Apr 22 @ 11:12 AM EDT

Lilly's Story: How Special Education #Technology Is Helping One Student to Thrive! #STEM https://t.co/j1WyyxrIrZ

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

A4 My #UELMA takeaway: figure out what your community needs and fulfill those needs. New hype ideas may/may not be the thing. #gsdedtech

kmemm1 Apr 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

A3 - Problem Based Learning is great for STEM regarless of the content area. #gsdedtech

hcarter83 Apr 28 @ 6:55 PM EDT

A 3 . Use a multimedia activity to communicate ideas #gsdedtech

jamesballif Apr 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

A4 I love making memes with @quizizz #gsdedtech

HowellDanene Apr 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

@EdTechGSD Q4 Code. #gsdedtech

WWilsonRm29 Apr 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

A4: Looking into Google classrooms, what an amazing way to maintain digital presence in an engaging way. #gsdedtech

missplott Apr 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

A4 cntd: looking forward to learning tons of great things at the #gafesummit this summer! @gafesummit @edtechteam #gsdedtech

hedquistsclass5 Apr 28 @ 6:56 PM EDT

A4- how to implement inquiry based math lessons into my teaching. #CMI #numbersenseisimportant #gsdedtech

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:57 PM EDT

A4: Skyping around the world can open up the classroom to a lot of opportunities to explore, discover, and collaborate #gsdedtech

jdwhiting - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:57 PM EDT

A4 pt. 2 #STEM and Makerspaces are prime examples of hyped ideas. Need to make sure I'm pushing new things for good reasons. #gsdedtech

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:57 PM EDT

A4: https://t.co/hXV5otjGkS #gsdedtech

basanders3 Mar 18 @ 5:43 PM EDT

"Listen longer, let them tell you." @GingerLewman #UCET16

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:57 PM EDT

@hedquistsclass5 Awesome! Makes it a lot more authentic! #gsdedtech

amoore114 Apr 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT

I watched @bmgollinger on Periscope showing Ozobots at #UCET16. I just got a few for my class! They are so fun! #GSDEdTech

kmemm1 Apr 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT

This looks like a great and engaging activity #UCET16 #GSDEDTECH https://t.co/tdUifoEAqm

bwe545 Mar 24 @ 10:42 AM EDT

Sound project in 6th grade. Thanks @GingerLewman #UCET16 https://t.co/fcIErL48x2

Melanie23377723 Apr 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT

Q4 I attended a PD where we learned about rockets and as a team built rockets out of everyday material. Then we launched them. #GSDEdTech

PFlanagan2 - Moderator Apr 28 @ 6:58 PM EDT

A4: Give yourself permission to stumble when trying something new. #GSDEdTech https://t.co/QEaezhfjGs

missplott Mar 18 @ 5:16 PM EDT

FAIL = First Attempt In Learning. #geniushour #PBL #ucet16

ksteedtech Apr 28 @ 6:59 PM EDT

@missplott And she was really funny! #gsdedtech :)

basanders3 Apr 28 @ 6:59 PM EDT

A4: I also really like the idea of having a "Genius Hour" @DaniKSloan #ucet16 #gsdedtech

dtibbittsUT Apr 28 @ 6:59 PM EDT

Oh in late but I'm here! Dannielle Tibbitts 4th grade Truman elementary @EdTechGSD #gsdedtech