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Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #sstlap Talking Holidays and Traditions #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #sstlap Talking Holidays and Traditions #sstlap

burgessdave May 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Join #sstlap starting right now! 8CST-9CST The social studies pirates accept all subject areas! Board the ship. #tlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Scandal begins - and I see lots of Trump backlash trending- art imitating life imitating art.... #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie hey Dave- so glad to have you jumping in again this week. hope things are getting better for you! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@bgsulrnd @gaofei9 @Kent_Darr a lot of Ts here use it for PD- #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

sounds like a great experience #sstlap https://t.co/zm1cDnyAFO

Mr_Neilson_CMS May 5 @ 6:03 PM EDT

We had lots of fun today recreating the Lincoln Douglas debates! #ditchbook #MC_EA3 #sstlap https://t.co/6pX2jCBndK

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@Braz74 four interviews are a good thing. Another one tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #sstlap Please intro yourself Name grade subject local #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #sstlap Please intro yourself Name grade subject local #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:04 PM EDT

check with @Mr_B_Teacher he has created a few for SS content #sstlap https://t.co/RQ6V8UuFTa

fry_ingrid May 5 @ 2:28 PM EDT

#sstlap #sschat #tlap Friends- I have been seeing a lot of breakout boxes #breakoutedu and would like more info/ideas on how to incorporate

dragonmark_101 May 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi #sstlap Derik Irelan here. Newly licenced teacher in Wisconsin

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Ben Brazeau Tech Integrator Title Town WIsco K-8 former HS Soc St. host of #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Good evening, #sstlap! Ryan in Michigan. 6th World Geo and 7th World Hist.

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@dragonmark_101 congrats on the licensure!! hopefully we will be celebrating your first job soon! #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hello! Julie from NNY. I teach gr7/8 U.S. History & APUSH. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA Ryan- great to see you again!! hope all is well- #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

#sstlap Get to hang out with the best social studies crew and others there is, glad to be here on a thursday night.

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@dragonmark_101 hey Derik - welcome to the party #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 US was my favorite to teach- missing that part of teaching right now-- hope things are well with you #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@Braz74 Same to you. Always great to collaborate with the #sstlap crew!

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrAlbertSES hey Michael- so glad to see you again - and you are correct on this being a great crew!! #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrAlbertSES evening Michael! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA I enjoy the awesome ideas that are shared! #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Chuck from Milrockee 8th grade - trying to put the stud in American Studies #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@Braz74 Kimberly grade 3 mpls. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:09 PM EDT

hoping to see @Meems852 @STLinOK @MrBarry628 #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1 #sstlap Cinco de Mayo!! https://t.co/JnQfHpnlS3

AJBianco May 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

AJ - 7/8th grade social studies teacher from New Jersey! Jumping in a little late, but couldn't miss #sstlap! What's on tap for tonight?

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@Chucktaft chuck chuck bo buck.. in the house- excited to be getting closer to Summer Spark! #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@Chucktaft chuck - it's been a while. Hope you're well! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@khurdhorst YES - this made my night!!! great to see you again-- been thinking it has been too long since we chatted! #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie Hey Dave - all is well - finally a non busy Thursday night #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@AJBianco evening AJ. How are you doing? #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@AJBianco AJ- great to have you join again-- tonight we are talking Holidays and traditions- sharing vids on holidays #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Braz74 absolutely, Ben - and #usmspark is almost sold out! I may need some extra presentations ... #sstlap

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Michele from Mandan, North Dakota library media specialist elementary level #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Braz74 I put up a lot of boundaries around my time this yr!!!! Balance my friend, balance. #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Braz74 Things are great! Doing the end of the yr countdown.#sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#sstlap a1 third grader with a sick parent, has to get herbrother and herself to school they go through so much before they get here.

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Chris from Bloomington, IN. Teach world history for online private HS. Sorry to be late - putting urchins to bed. #sstlap

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Kaye K5 librarian #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 #sstlap entire @NationalHistory process is all about perseverance - keep at it over the long haul - three going to nationals this year

AJBianco May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

thanks for the warm welcome @TeachBowTie and @Braz74 #sstlap Hope I can be helpful to the chat tonight.

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: I saw my Ss rise above adversity, learn to work together, and create great movies on the Roman Empire. It was amazing! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1 watching ss try and fail and try and fail until they succeed using tech - all the time!! #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@AJBianco Hopefully IPAs, AJ #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@BravesLMS evening Michele. Hope your Thursday went well! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@BravesLMS Michele great to have you join the crew!! #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@Braz74 A1: I have 8 Ss working in 4/5 math in grade 3. I asked them to go as far as they could go...go on with your bad selves! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 The final countdown https://t.co/9yBtI985Mc #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Braz74 Non academically, I have Ss w/home struggles that are intense. I am surprised they can learn at all, but they are! #sstlap A1

AJBianco May 5 @ 9:15 PM EDT

a1: Ive seen my Sts continue to push themselves to do more to enhance their learning. Ive seen Ts take risks and try new things #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

#sstlap a1 third grader using google translator to translate messages received from mexico in spanish thanks to @journeynorthED Happy cinco

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@khurdhorst oh i get it-- I don't live up to that but I understand it-- need to do a better job- hope all is well #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@khurdhorst @Braz74 it means they have a great teacher! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2 #sstlap https://t.co/QQazOkdLw6

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie it was great! Getting ready for a mystery skype with grade 2! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

oh yes-- lots of those stories - ss shared with me his life- getting evicted, housing issues- house fire #sstlap https://t.co/scDI3qhwbc

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#sstlap a1 third grader with a sick parent, has to get herbrother and herself to school they go through so much before they get here.

Meems852 May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Hey guys! I'm out with my brother in DC! I'll try and check in! #sstlap

dragonmark_101 May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 Ss and teachers succeeding in an environment which is not a safe or supportive place to learn #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 Spec ed student wrote his poem 11 times! The poem was in the shape of a flapper. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@CHitch94 Chris great to see you- hope your year is coming to an amazing end-- #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@KayeWilliams19 Kaye- great to have you join the crew! #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) Giving students choice and voice in what they do with what we're learning. #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie @Braz74 so much love for them. I will stream their #geniushour #tedtalk You'll see what I am talking about #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2 - by getting to know them and using their passions as hooks to get them interested in the content #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@Braz74 It makes all the difference...boundaries are GREAT! #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: When we study world cultures, Ss use Instagram to take pics of cultural components and other related pieces to compare/contrast. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@AJBianco @TeachBowTie i have faith!! https://t.co/l5fsLTqPs3 #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2.2: Brings to light how similar and different we all are as people. #sstlap

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

End of year is s great time to try something new as Ts ... Keeps me motivated and focused. Doing mystery skype and breakout edu! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA these are the stories that make teaching my dream job!!! Kids finding ways to be successful #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2 I try to bring in local & family history when I can. #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:20 PM EDT

That's awesome. #sstlap https://t.co/QQkORY31Ts

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A1 Spec ed student wrote his poem 11 times! The poem was in the shape of a flapper. #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@Braz74 I hope that when Ss leave gr 3, they will be more accepting of differences in cultures to learn abt themselves.. #sstlap A2

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Nothing is more motivating than choice and voice! #sstlap https://t.co/iLexc810wJ

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) Giving students choice and voice in what they do with what we're learning. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@khurdhorst yes- it is amaizing what they do when we give them freedom from us.. #sstlap

AJBianco May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2: Building rapport among the sts, they are welcome to share whatever comes to mind. It can be a weekend activity of family moment #sstlap

tchr75 May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@Braz74 #sstlap A2 I see the differences in my students and ask questions. I bring in parents to talk about traditions and meaning

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A I am able to purchase materials that represent them and their cultures in positive ways #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@Braz74 I teach in a not very culturally diverse school. So, we look outside our walls to the world..what can we learn? #sstlap A2

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@Braz74 I have a student T in my room working and she wants to jump in when they struggle and argue. I tell her to wait it out. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@khurdhorst yes- I went with academic first but really the world beyond school is where challenges reside-- #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

So true. When students have a say - that's when learning happens. #sstlap https://t.co/nNMgE4PtIt

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2) Giving students choice and voice in what they do with what we're learning. #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@Braz74 Who am I? How do you see me? How do I see you? What can I learn from you? Differences can unite us, not wedge us apart. #sstlap A2

N_Davidson18 May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A2: I teach a course based on nationalism; so many chances to share culture and it's influences #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie @khurdhorst agreed- Kimberly is amazing!!!! #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@Braz74 Given time, the Ss work out issues and differences and shine. It's amazing to watch the process when it's in their hands. #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late #sstlap. Wrapping up bedtime routines

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@BravesLMS @TeachBowTie i havne't done but heard amazing things about it #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Q3 #sstlap https://t.co/TVnpJ3RZeP

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@Braz74 @TeachBowTie I am all like Latin Ninja Fun Size Amazing!!! #sstlap HA.

N_Davidson18 May 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Hey all! Popping in and out tonight. Waiting to pick up son #2 from school activity #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@khurdhorst @TeachBowTie i loved doign those projects wiht my ss - I think all Ts should give ss those opp #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@khurdhorst I agree- just have to build a wall... ugh just heard myself .... sound like a politician.. #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3) Finding new ways for Ss to collaborate/interact in online asynchronous environ - looking to add VoiceThread next. #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 #sstlap to me, community is created organically, and is also already fostered by previous Ts

N_Davidson18 May 5 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 encourage Ss to get involved; have a social action project that focuses in helping the community. It then builds community #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#sstlap a3 monday goal meetings and friday reflections, how did we do? Ask what i could have done better, scary but so worth it!

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@BravesLMS I think end of year should be very similar to rest of year- try new things- engage ss- have fun- need to do more.. #sstlap

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A2 Migration stories are good to use, where'd your family come from.? #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: Dive in WITH the Ss - show up at the occasional event, ask about that job interview you recall them mentioning, share about you #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@khurdhorst yes- that was my goal especially in a small non-diverse community-- #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: We spend the first 3 weeks of class doing procedure and team building - no curriculum. Create cohesion and the year is smooth. #sstlap

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3 collaboration is key .. Work together, help and care. We are a school family! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@tchr75 that is great-- love the fact that parents become part of the community and share/teach ss #sstlap

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Braz74 exactly ... No coasting or putting off. Jump in and do it! #sstlap

tchr75 May 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Braz74 #sstlap A3 Community, making student feel welcome, students getting to know each other day 1, making kids feel safe

AJBianco May 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@BravesLMS YES! Great response... collaboration and communication helps build classes, schools and community. Need to be open. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@KayeWilliams19 that is so important- was in a meeting about resources - saw lots of inappropriate examples #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@khurdhorst yes my emphasis in US was minority contributions- what happened to NA after reservations? AA beyond Civil Rights #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3 Talk to Ss abt school events, sports etc. Ask abt pets, hobbies. Play music, sing, dance. #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A3.2: School-wide, we are separated into houses, ala Harry Potter. Friendly competition and comraderie across grade levels #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@Braz74 @KayeWilliams19 Was reading article about Cal SS standards & India. Some said T used her as rep for all India ?s. Ugh. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@khurdhorst wanted ss to see the treatment of and the amazing things they contributed to make the country great #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Braz74 I pull in community members & bring in parents as much as I can. I try to collab with other classes. #community #sstlap A3

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA that is a great teaching point and hard to do--- glad you practice it #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Q4 #sstlap https://t.co/i3cP2anwUN

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

great questions- powerful - to have them look at a variety of ppl throughout history #sstlap https://t.co/49cpPjqnCa

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@Braz74 Who am I? How do you see me? How do I see you? What can I learn from you? Differences can unite us, not wedge us apart. #sstlap A2

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@Braz74 It's a growth moment for the Ss. I can't take that away from them. They need those collaboration skills #sstlap #7habits

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 I created bow tie Wednesday to get kids to wear bow ties. I even bought some students theirs if they learned vocabulary words #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@STLinOK great to have you here as always #sstlap

dragonmark_101 May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: If you give students the chance to explain any project, they will reflect and you can better understand what the Ss are thinking #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Braz74 I tried to do SeeSaw, it was too much this yr...we stuck to journals, poetry, letters to self...I'll try SeeSaw next yr...#sstlap A4

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: some is deliberate (formal evals of self, etc), but most comes out of climate. Ss feel comfortable giving honest feedback #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A3 show ss that they matter- their ideas matter- and they can be successful #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4 I need to work on this one. We journal once a week, but could do more. Maybe postcards home to parents? #sstlap

N_Davidson18 May 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 I often leave final 15 minutes for writing reflections via a personal response; all formative so Ss share more and think deeply #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@Chucktaft oh but you have to do things to maintain and strengthen- because Ts can easily destroy community #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

That's pretty cool. Bet they walk just a bit taller on Wed 🙂 #sstlap https://t.co/MVfyCitegD

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 I created bow tie Wednesday to get kids to wear bow ties. I even bought some students theirs if they learned vocabulary words #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4: Students self reflect on their progress using the standards rubrics, then reflect on their reasoning why they chose their score. #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 #sstlap definitely as area to work on - busy is not an excuse for not reflecting

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@khurdhorst @Braz74 Could you explain SeeSaw? #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4) Reflection is part of every lesson for world history. Ss reflect on what they learned, how they learned, & what they'll do. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@BravesLMS yes and if we have fun Fridays or awesome endings - need to have that Monday-Fri each and every week- make school awesome #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@Braz74 @Chucktaft Agreed. I've seen great S communities go down the tubes because their next T didn't foster community. #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4. This is something I really stink at. I'm always so focused on content. Need to slow down and let my Ss reflect more. #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@STLinOK Yes! I ask Ss for feedback constantly. When they give it, I try to implement changes based on it & ask how it's working. #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4) B/c new class & platform, I reflect a lot but not in formal way (not written or anything). Should probably do that. #sstlap

dragonmark_101 May 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Celebrating Uniqueness #sstlap https://t.co/33myPavOHP

501stLegion May 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

RT @JakeStruhs: When you got class at 9 but gotta blast rebel scum at 10... #RevengeOfThe5th https://t.co/aKSnWITfid

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4 I want to provide ss opp to use voice- we debrief what went well how improve - let ss talk about what, how, why they learned #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Yep. Value in getting them to identify their need & how to determine best way to have it met. #softskills #sstlap https://t.co/RF7LhVVs0J

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@STLinOK Yes! I ask Ss for feedback constantly. When they give it, I try to implement changes based on it & ask how it's working. #sstlap

BravesLMS May 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

S reflect in library to show lesson understanding ... Sticky notes, thumbs up, want to know. Limited by time ... #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#sstlap a4 always ask for three good things what went well two improvements and a question we as a class our growing.

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Q5 #sstlap https://t.co/2BplCgMA8v

N_Davidson18 May 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Gotta go! Sorry to drop in and out tonight. Catch you all next week! #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@Braz74 most of what we do is outside of the classroom - small class size overall, lunches, advising, having all stunents in grade #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA yes so agree--and our teaching is about skills not content-we just use history or geography to teach thinking, analysis #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@BravesLMS Time was reflection killer for me when teaching f2f. It always seemed to get left out in time crunch but soooo important. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@Chucktaft yes-you have culture that supports ss-all schools can create similar-but point-Ts have huge role in support or undermine #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:42 PM EDT

#sstlap a5 this one is tough but to celebrate opening day one lucky fan won a pizza and it was all baseball all the time.

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Braz74 Some Fridays, there are a lot of Ps eating in the room w/ the kids...its like a potluck picnic there...so much laughter #sstlap A5

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:43 PM EDT

I have heard really good things - haven't used it with ss yet-- #sstlap do what you do well!!! https://t.co/iStYQa7IY6

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Braz74 I tried to do SeeSaw, it was too much this yr...we stuck to journals, poetry, letters to self...I'll try SeeSaw next yr...#sstlap A4

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Braz74 We do the shine bright campaign at Xmas to bring in hygiene items for fams who are homeless for whatever reason #sstlap A5

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 @khurdhorst it is an e-portfolio app - ss can take pic of work record ideas - share with T and parents #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5) Haven't done much w/ this. As parent of kids w/ food allergies, prefer food stay in the cafeteria & out of classroom. ;) #sstlap

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 this is an area of focus for me next year. Have family nights at the library #sstlap

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Braz74 @khurdhorst what is see saw? #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Good Day is always a hoot in East Asia History, also randomly bring in candies to try - green tea Kit-Kat, ginger candy, etc #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@KayeWilliams19 That sounds awesome. Son had MS open house & I had to drag both kids out of the library. :) #sstlap

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@Braz74 @jmadlin001 Much better in a 1:1 and we were not that. It was a struggle. So, we just did something else. #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5 I used to do family trees w/Ss that culminated in family food day. So much fun! #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@MrLisekRPSA @Chucktaft this isn't to bash a T, but to point out how important it is for all Ts to be on same page contributing #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A5: Every quarter, we travel to Chicago with our 6th graders for cultural immersion. Our tradition: Giordano's Pizza! Every year. #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Every year, we travel to Chicago with our 6th graders for cultural immersion. Our tradition: Giordano's Pizza! Every year. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@khurdhorst that sounds awesome #sstlap

tchr75 May 5 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@Braz74 #sstlap Q5- Birthdays, I would like to find a new way to incorporate, more.

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q6 #sstlap https://t.co/IZVRRl0dEV

ssengagement May 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Ryan Staudt MKE WI #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

*Food. This term had a Korean student say "this tastes just like my Dad's". High praise for this Irish gal #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@Braz74 @Chucktaft Cohesion creates community. The outlier often has struggle because of the lack in consistency. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:48 PM EDT

awesome- let kids live out the values-- love it #sstlap https://t.co/GD7H8JS75m

khurdhorst May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Braz74 We do the shine bright campaign at Xmas to bring in hygiene items for fams who are homeless for whatever reason #sstlap A5

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I wanna be in your class! Love Chicago style #sstlap https://t.co/a8bNEfBx1T

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: Every year, we travel to Chicago with our 6th graders for cultural immersion. Our tradition: Giordano's Pizza! Every year. #sstlap

tchr75 May 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@jmadlin001 #sstlap Great idea of family trees. WOOT WOOT

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I am trying to figure out community nights- for tech learning for Parents- #sstlap https://t.co/drRcoI4AgH

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 this is an area of focus for me next year. Have family nights at the library #sstlap

ssengagement May 5 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6 Try as many new strategies to engage my students in the remainder of year to prepare for next #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie @khurdhorst an app - creates e-portfolios for kids - easy to use- saw 1st graders rocking it on their own #sstlap

USMSpark May 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 #sstlap continued goals of asking compelling questions and seeking answers, focus on learning, not grades, and really digging history

TeachBowTie May 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 - every week I have students write new name cards. On back - I have them write their goals then work with them to help achieve #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6 #sstlap continued goals of asking compelling questions and seeking answers, focus on learning, not grades, and really digging history

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Braz74 Great idea. Our dist went 1:1 this year for HS/MS & many Ps upset b/c kids on devices too much, don't understand LMS. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@STLinOK reminds me of a college class had to try a fruit--nastiest thing I ever ate- can't remember the name but still remember exp #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6: I really push knowing your limits with them. Many of my Ss take multiple AP classes & need to hear that "x" is ok & model it #sstlap

mhoeckelman May 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Sorry gang crazy day followed by crazy night. 16 days and counting. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@tchr75 I have seen some good ideas here tonight- I need to do more too #sstlap

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6: We write quarterly personal and academic SMART goals with our Ss. Reflect on our progress weekly. I model and track as they do. #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A6) Would like to find way to integrate goal setting more into the course I teach. Need to work on that. #sstlap

MrAlbertSES May 5 @ 9:52 PM EDT

#sstlap a6 read @burgessdave blog about academy awards started the Einstein Choice awards, fav character, fav book etc end of year celebrate

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

My own Gremlins love a "fruit adventure". Most are a bust, but the hunt for the exotic is fun #sstlap https://t.co/AvNglayQ7M

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@STLinOK reminds me of a college class had to try a fruit--nastiest thing I ever ate- can't remember the name but still remember exp #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@ssengagement hey ryan great to have you join!! this is a great group to lwarn with! #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Braz74 @STLinOK my guess - durian https://t.co/omQjT3rb5C #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

last Q in a minute #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Q7 #sstlap https://t.co/RvF9BUmKA0

Meems852 May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A6 my goal is to add even more choices to my lessons. I feel like a do a good job w projects but need to add more everyday #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

I want Ss to research family history- culture- and let them showcase their own history #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Ok, maybe not quite THAT adventurous! That one doesn't sound very appetizing #sstlap https://t.co/sPiE7EaVCX

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Braz74 @STLinOK my guess - durian https://t.co/omQjT3rb5C #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#sstlap wanted to share a fun activity this week, SS pals - Operation Overlord - heavy contnet, lots of fun, ended with serious impact ...

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:54 PM EDT

#sstlap https://t.co/aQgONgDEx4

burgessdave May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Minions invade #DitchBook in 5 minutes!! Join the fun! #tlap #sstlap #learnlap #xplap #playlap 9CST https://t.co/RkG0V7qPJB

jmattmiller May 5 @ 9:45 PM EDT

This is happening in 15 minutes! DESPICABLE #DitchBook chat about end of the year. Don't miss it! https://t.co/ZipJsUGlyX

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@TeachBowTie It's a grand undertaking, but so worth it when we pull up in front of Willis Tower and the students react. #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#sstlap and drone footage https://t.co/GIgyJYJnlC

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@mhoeckelman glad you popped in -- thanks for always supporting the cause #sstlap

CHitch94 May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@Chucktaft Was this what Laurie was tweeting about a few days ago? Looked epic! #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Q6 Respect themselves & others, awareness of the world & empathy. I want to work on setting goals next year. #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

this is awesome!!! #sstlap https://t.co/WPnjTitG4A

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:55 PM EDT

#sstlap and drone footage https://t.co/GIgyJYJnlC

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: We always make an effort to connect all that we discuss to the Ss world. Makes learning more relevant and desired. #sstlap

Chucktaft May 5 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@CHitch94 yup - worked great for the firs go around #sstlap planning on major flourishes next year

MrLisekRPSA May 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A7: We always make an effort to connect all that we discuss to the Ss world. Makes learning more relevant and desired. #sstlap

STLinOK May 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Side story: some poor dude w/a pirate dummy plate in my town must think HS Ss are nuts. Ss though it was me for months #sstlap

jmadlin001 May 5 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Q7 Bringing in foods is fun. #sstlap

ssengagement May 5 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A7 Stanford HEG Mexican Americans in the 1920's is a great example. Great lesson on passed over period in cultural am history #sstlap

KayeWilliams19 May 5 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A this is something my school could work on doing a better job at, I have work to do here #sstlap

Braz74 - Moderator May 5 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Thanks for an awesome chat once again!!! #sstlap