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Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Welcome to #isedchat - tonight we will talk about how to create "gap-like" experiences in our schools.

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT

‘Gap year’ offers chance to explore life options https://t.co/79nV1g7hmv #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Who is out there tonight? I am your mod' for tonight, Lisa - HoS/CLO @HFAPgh #isedchat

Mamarobertson4 Sep 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @HFAPgh I'm im and out! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@Mamarobertson4 thanks for checking in! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@gen_learn hey Trevor, nice to see you here! Thanks for joining #isedchat

Mamarobertson4 Sep 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech I love this question! I'd add without breaking the bank of families or schools!#isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Today was our first day back.. check out our first day by looking at #HFAFirstDay #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

10 Benefits of a Gap Year https://t.co/ILM7kpZ3fH - interesting take on benefits #isedchat

JellyBeanPwr Sep 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

New Teacher Resource (K-3) Teaching Kids Social & Emotional Skills #isedchat https://t.co/dGsvORO4B9

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech I'm around for a bit! Beautiful sunny Friday here in Seoul. Kids are already in to week 4! We could use a gap. #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Sep 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi there #isedchat and @learn21tech First day for students today so I am trying to dig out. I will try to jump in when I can!

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@tieandjeans thanks for stopping by! Hope all is well. #isedchat

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Checking into #ISEDchat but exhausted after a week of meetings with a few more tomorrow.

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@tieandjeans @Learn21Tech Andrew!!!!! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Q1: What is a gap year and have you seen students at your school taking them? #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech There are innumerable incredible things for a community of learners to do besides class. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@lblanken i know.. hard week, today was our first day I AM BEAT! #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @HFAPgh this guy is here #isedchat https://t.co/ohyYOcm00J

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@lblanken Laura!!!! #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@lcarroll94 Given our small crowd we might have a short #isedchat tonight :)

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens Nathan!! #ISEDchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A1 a gap year is a time taking off between the end of high school and the start of college #ISEDchat

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @lcarroll94 It’s like a cocktail party. #ISEDchat

tsbray Sep 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

A1: Seen students at previous schools take gap years & a buddy took one. It was the best decision he ever made, returned focused. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens have you heard of many of your college kids doing this? #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A1 I am currently going through a gap life #ISEDchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech seems to be a growing thing #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: K-12 rarely goes in for anything at the "year" level. Winter term, hidden trimesters, that's far more common. #isedchat

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@tsbray My son (21) could have benefited from a structured gap year. Took an unplanned one, and just now returning to school. #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@tsbray nice! Where did he go/do? #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens :) #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Sep 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1. We have had some students take a gap year. Some have traveled or have been involved in a service project. #ISEDchat

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @nathan_stevens We have quite a few students do a gap year after graduation. And we have one doing a semester away. #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Q2: Why do students like gap year? #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@lblanken @nathan_stevens neat to think about a semester.. never thought of that. #isedchat

tsbray Sep 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech He changed uni, but took a gap year to simply work & live. Returned w/ clear mind & drive to study his true interest. #isedchat

lblanken Sep 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @nathan_stevens Yeah, we don’t have a structured program, but kids who’ve been at the school since K need a break #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: I have had a few advisees in the past take gap years to travel and explore - seemed to benefit them. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@tsbray I think that "true interest" part is key... #isedchat

tsbray Sep 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@lblanken I've seen students take a year or semester at travel/work at other schools. They always are happy about the choice. #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

#isedchat International schools sometimes see kids coming in from gap-year type experiences, especially when moving between hemispheres.

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: How can gap year benefit Ss? #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Sep 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1-Also had a student defer to pursue a singing career. Not sure how it turned out but she wouldn't know unless she tried #ISEDchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#isedchat These examples are individual choices. What can a school do to make that sort of experience a part of every student's path?

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A2 some students spend all their time studying and need a break. They need to find it what life is are not having one #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@tieandjeans thats one of the next questions! #isedchat

lcarroll94 - Moderator Sep 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A2. It allows some students to mature and find their focus a bit more. #ISEDchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A2 also gives students time to figure out what they really want to do with there lives #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2: gap year can help Ss better determine their pathway, choose an appropriate major, de-stress a little bit #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3: How can we create “gap-like” experiences for students will still in MS/HS? #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: Our school has a work study program, field-based learning and focus on using design to solve problems..1/2 #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: 2/2 would LOVE to add travel - need to fundraise for that. Need to have #equity in opps for travel for ALL Ss #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A3 more internships or something similar #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech A3 wait isn't that what Sumer is for? #ISEDchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: first step- start with a consistent, recurring chunk of non-class school each year (or semester!) #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens does it have to be? Why not have these "real-life" experiences during the school-day? #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@tieandjeans nice.. what things could you see them doing with that time? #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: A week of intense specialization in some non-class skill/process during the year is a good onramp for gap year #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech first sarcasm and second their should be something the lends to authentic learning in the classroom #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech there #ISEDchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: #isedchat has another great option- create a gap-year tuition structure. Hold your place, provide mentorship with faculty, reduce cost

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#isedchat Loosing the Qs since its a small group. How do parents feel about gap year? or "gap like" experiences?

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@tieandjeans nice! that is a fabulous idea #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech It could be a non-academic skill swap, akin to a week long "club." Or it could be service/community based #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech Ps instinct is fear that the child is losing out/falling behind especially if they lose touch with their cohort #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

In some IndySchools Ps seem to worry about "gap" year and "gap-like" experiences, perceived as less rigorous. #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech that is a good question. #ISEDchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

In my school - Ps see value in gap-like experiences. Don't have budget or funds for travel type experiences yet. #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@tieandjeans @Learn21Tech I think it really depends on what the student does during their gap time #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

What would have to change at your school to develop a "gap-like" program? #isedchat

ajpodchaski Sep 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I think people like gap like experiences only if they will look cool after that year #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech @tieandjeans if the spend it lounging around then not so good #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@ajpodchaski that makes sense... doesn't sound cool to sit on your moms couch all year #isedchat

nathan_stevens Sep 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@ajpodchaski then we need to take a gap work experience #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Learn21Tech Especially when we invest so much energy in the "class of XX" cohort in k-12. Really hard to break #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @ajpodchaski that would be nice! #isedchat

tieandjeans Sep 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@nathan_stevens @Learn21Tech hence why there are gap years and not "break" years. Gap exploits natural transition point. #isedchat

ajpodchaski Sep 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech yes, Shouldn't need to cure diseases or invent new power sources to justify taking a break from school. #isedchat

Learn21Tech Sep 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

#isedchat first day of school = ending chat early for this mod' hope you all understand! Have a great week. Keep talking "gap-year/like"

ajpodchaski Sep 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@Learn21Tech that's why I was late, prepping for new year - good luck this year! #isedchat