#XPLAP Archive
Book study chat focusing on Explore Like a Pirate, written by Michael Matera.
Wednesday May 10, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#XPLAP
Tonight we are at the track! Please introduce yourself and tell us about a time when you took a chance in your teaching…
participatechat
May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#XPLAP
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/H4sKQxKFX1
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#XPLAP
! Can't wait for tonight's chat! Please introduce yourself and share if you had a fav to win this year's derby.
#tlap
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Ryan from IL,
#STEAM
teacher,
#robotedu
manager of campus tech and trying to get his edits finished for a PhD and licences
#xplap
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hey, KathiSue at the Derby, Oregon Online Teacher and retired MS principal. I am placing my bets.Every day!!!
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Nick Baskwill Grade 5 NS Canada, Dumped desks last year for alternative seating
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Sara from IA, FCS teacher, sadly did not watch the Derby
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rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Hello! Julie from St. Louis! Culinary & FACS teacher! I love the races!
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Did do flipping the sheet and human knot today though
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mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Love the Derby… but more the fun of it not for the races…
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Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Adam, SW VA, Math 6. In and out until 8:30, then full time.
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mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Glad to have you here Sara! Love having you on
#XPLAP
In reply to @SaraGladson
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Adam, great to have you with us tonight!
#XPLAP
In reply to @Renard_Teach
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Love seeing you again Julie!
#XPLAP
In reply to @rice_julie
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Jay from NE, MS science teacher. Don't watch horse racing,
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Glad to have you here Nick! What seating did you go with
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In reply to @MrBaskwill
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome back!
#XPLAP
In reply to @KathiSueSummers, @tishrich
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome back Jay!
#XPLAP
In reply to @MrHentzen
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Thanks. Yeah I stay longer by son pick up at 7:30 and wife at 8 pm.
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hi! Tisha HS culinary Tr and Small Learning Community lead in SO Oregon! Excited to chat with you all tonight!
#xplap
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Hey everyone finally able to get here for
#xplap
BreitWJH
May 10 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Brooke from Illinois, glad to make it tonight! Of course I picked thundersnow, I really know how to pick 'em!
#xplap
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
My name is Chris Passafume from Murrieta, California! Team Passafume baby!!
#XPLAP
#xlap
@mrmatera
Took my chance 12 years ago! :-)
In reply to @mrmatera, @mrmatera
MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A variety - beanbag chairs, moon chairs, a couple pub stools, milk crate stools, and a sitting table, Ss have loved it
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Jestin HS science from the Mitten. My
#xplap
is a risk :P After 12 years in MS, I've spent last 3 in HS
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Get ready! First Q coming up in just a minute on
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Adam! Glad to have you here too!
#XPLAP
is a better place!
In reply to @MrBold05
GarnerRockstars
May 10 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Kelly from Dripping Springs ISD, near Austin, TX.
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
....and the races begin.....Here's Q1!
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Great to have you here on
#XPLAP
tonight. Hope you enjoy and come back…
In reply to @GarnerRockstars
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Hi all. Adam from SC. About 7 yrs ago asked to send Ss to
@NationalHistory
to check it out. Now I'm a regional coordinator!
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I like to do some word of mouth marketing… I talk with some kids, drop some hints and build up some hype…
#XPLAP
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
My Ss love their
#bigjoe
bean bag chairs as well!!
#xlap
#txed
#xplap
@MrBaskwill
In reply to @MrBaskwill, @mrmatera, @MrBaskwill
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: Lots of anticipatory set action. I love dangling clues at the Ss. It really engages them.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
....and the races begin.....Here's Q1!
#XPLAP
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I use movie teams, today we did our
#droneflyby
I put in two groups Blue Squad and Red Squad with chips
#starwars
THey were ready
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rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I love creating videos to get them excited! I have several to create this summer!
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: Attitude and energy are so important! You have to be excited and hook em' from the beginning! Love promo videos too!
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: I get excited about it and let the Ss be part of the planning
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MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: Enthusiasm, making the Ss feel the energy that I have for it, and setting the stage so they really get into it
#xplap
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
a1 I know that I have talked a lot about them but intro trailers always sell the idea to the Ss
#XPLAP
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: Or I create an air of "mystery" and build it up
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mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Julie, I think you know, but I LOVE to create videos and use them to build up the anticipation of what they will take part in.
#XPLAP
In reply to @rice_julie
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1 Still working on that one. I will let you know in August.
#XPLAP
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I love telling the loud mouth kids and telling them to keep it a secret and watch it spread still
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Mystery is a great hook that
@burgessdave
help show us the power as a hook… In
#gamification
it can really capture their imagination
#XPLAP
In reply to @SaraGladson, @burgessdave
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I love this idea.
#XPLAP
In reply to @MrBold05, @mrmatera
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I like iMovie!
#xplap
In reply to @BreitWJH
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 Actually working on next year now! I#mist important tip I have is 'no one reads the instruction manual'. Get them playing ASAP
#xplap
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 video trailers, social media teaser images, drop hints in class
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Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 I think anticipation is always key. Good explanation and being excited myself.
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BreitWJH
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 - it's all about the hype and excitement!
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MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
a1) I try to get a mystery going. What is going to happen next? Why is Mr. Hentzen in some weird costume.
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mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I use iMovie and Final Cut Pro… Mac users should check out the educator bundle for Final Cut… 200 and get over 1000 in software.
#XPLAP
In reply to @rice_julie, @BreitWJH
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Excitement is contagious! If we are excited our Ss can't help but get excited too!
#xplap
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1 I think anticipation is always key. Good explanation and being excited myself.
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GarnerRockstars
May 10 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1:First, planning, then hooking the students with excitement, relevance & purpose. Create clips or commercials to make them want it!
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MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:13 PM EDT
I use the tower challenge to have them build their base for their spy unit, play and team building and immediate xp
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In reply to @MrPowley
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
We're off and running! Lap 2 coming up in just a minute!
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
It is really funny to see how well this really works out… I think it is about the human interaction… Just feels right about this one
#XPLAP
In reply to @jvanscoyoc, @MrBold05
burgessdave
May 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: In
#tlap
we call it "Pre-heating the Grill!" Build up mystery and anticipation so it SIZZLES when you drop it! Perfect for
#XPLAP
ideas!
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I'm intrigued... I agree they need to earn XP 1st. Instead of me explaining they are exploring the rules and logic of the 'game'
#xplap
In reply to @MrBold05
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Great time to jump into the races on
#XPLAP
! Q2 launching now!
#tlap
#ditchbook
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
anyone have any good ideas for movie creation software for a PC? Somewhat easy to use and preferably is cheap.
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Thanks
@burgessdave
for dropping into
#XPLAP
for A1… So many of
#tlap
ideas work with
#XPLAP
… Happy to be part of the family! Thanks!
burgessdave
May 10 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: In
#tlap
we call it "Pre-heating the Grill!" Build up mystery and anticipation so it SIZZLES when you drop it! Perfect for
#XPLAP
ideas!
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1...using a an epic announcer voice on launch is always fun for me, too.
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
a1)slipped in our alien battle,said that if you friend instead of defeat, might win different prize. Ss wanted to see what it was.
#XPLAP
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
for a lot of video’s I use friends and other teachers to throw kids off they always want to know who did it
#xplap
In reply to @jvanscoyoc
MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Movie maker is a nice one for windows 7 and 8, or WeVideo a web based platform
#xplap
In reply to @MrHentzen
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Not great for 'movies' but screencast o matic is pretty good for flipping and ... well... screencasting
#xplap
In reply to @MrHentzen
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: provide Ss with the right "incentive" and OPEN objectives and allow creativity to explode
#xplap
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Joining late tonight! Stefanie from Illinois. 8th ELA and team lead.
#XPLAP
SoperWritings
May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2 - always create opportunities for Ss to weigh risk vs reward -there's always a chance to make a comeback if you are willing to try
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teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1: I have a golf game where kids earn a putt for doing kind things! The kids buy in because of the reward & its fun!
#XPLAP
#xlap
#edchat
In reply to @tishrich
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Glad to have you here Stefanie! Thanks for joining in the fun!
#XPLAP
In reply to @MrsCford_tweets
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 been watching my boys play Disney Infinity. When they get stuck or slow down there is usually a shiny box or arrow 2 nudge them /1
#xplap
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Open to creativity, what they see, how can they go farther with it and still make it their own for the victory.
#xplap
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Choice and voice that moves them to the front. Anytime you can give suggestions.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Great time to jump into the races on
#XPLAP
! Q2 launching now!
#tlap
#ditchbook
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Ok guys, have to run. the rain is pouring down and I have to get the family picked up. See everyone later.
#XPLAP
burgessdave
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Wow! Choices!
#XPLAP
is now!
#MespaChat
is talking
#LeadLAP
NOW!
#sstlap
&
#KidsDeserveIt
at 8CST &
#MakeItReal
at 8:30CST!
#tlap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: This final Adventure Path in my game if very rewarding but hard to find and difficult to accomplish… Really have to go for it!
#XPLAP
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: I try to create pivotal points where Ss are driven by the game story to make moves to go for the win boss battles&secret missions
#xplap
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I wonder how to incorporate that concept... if a S gets stuck here is a quick scaffold to point you in the right direction
#xplap
Ryan7Read
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Fun stuff coming up on my blog with great
#gamification
and
#googlemath
later this week. Night.
#XPLAP
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: a lot of tabletops have items/bonuses that have to be used before the last round. This can be very motivating for a final push.
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: Give opp for lower ranking teams to pull ahead! Adds new excitement and challenge!
#xplap
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:20 PM EDT
I think this can be huge to help students keep pushing for the finish line even when it might get hard
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In reply to @MrPowley
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I’d love to hear how you do this!
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: In the "boss battle" for skipped final test, Ss teams have specials they can use only @ certain times.teamwork & planning
#xplap
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I will give special challenges just for those groups like the shell for last place in mario cart
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Chat is moving fast with lots of excitement! Q3 coming soon!
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I think this is a good idea… I just added an item that lets only the two lower houses complete special quests…
#GameChanger
!
#XPLAP
In reply to @tishrich
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Ugh! I hate blue shells when I am in the lead!! :)
#xplap
In reply to @MrBold05, @tishrich
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
a2) The ones who have bought in the most are all in the running to win. wanted to give lower Ss chance to catch up
#XPLAP
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
but love them when you are in last lol
#xplap
In reply to @SaraGladson, @tishrich
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
But lets remember, you are in the lead!
#XPLAP
In reply to @SaraGladson, @MrBold05, @tishrich
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Jump in on
#xplap
right now! Here's Q3!
#tlap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
yes! and I will shamelessly win...even against my own kids
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera, @SaraGladson, @MrBold05, @tishrich
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A@: I motivate my kids to finish the
@fitbit
challenge by posting their steps on my door!!
#XPLAP
#tlap
@tishrich
In reply to @tishrich, @fitbit, @tishrich
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
That one of the leaderboard problems. These are some interesting solutions...
#xplap
In reply to @MrHentzen
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Had a class today ask if I could loop with them, they don’t want to lose me or even more impressive, a single Ss in their house…
#XPLAP
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Q3: Watching a group of 7th grade boys do a skit about contraceptives...in front of their peers
#xplap
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: shy/quiet Ss get a voice and recognition while struggling Ss often find new confidence
#XPLAP
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: Just today I so enjoyed listening to them collaborate with each other in hopes to get the win!
#xplap
pentaclethra
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Added
#XPLAP
to my tweetdeck.
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: So many memories made in gamified class! Ss bond as they critically think, create & collaborate ...and have fun!
#xplap
KarlyMoura
May 10 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Karly from CA jumping into
#xplap
! Hello!!!!
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: I am not at this pt as of yet.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Jump in on
#xplap
right now! Here's Q3!
#tlap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3) my Ss are making the last test. Their goal, to beat me! If everyone works together they might be able to do it!
#XPLAP
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
That’s awesome!
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3 not Q3 RT
@SaraGladson
: Q3: Watching a group of 7th grade boys do a skit about contraceptives...in front of their peers
#xplap
In reply to @SaraGladson
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A3: Ss in my 7th class always get excited when they realize I am the only teacher for 8th grade, always a good feeling
#xplap
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I love it! I don’t teach health anymore and miss it!
#xplap
In reply to @SaraGladson
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 watching what my students create always amazes me and they love to show and share and push one another
#xplap
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: I keep my students having fun by buying trophies! This S won the
@nflrush
fantasy league championship
#xplap
#tlap
#edtech
#educhat
In reply to @tishrich, @nflrush
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I have a student teacher this fall (insert devil face)
#xplap
In reply to @rice_julie, @SaraGladson
KarlyMoura
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 We gamified our
#STEM
lab!
https://t.co/06qLwqUDqj
#xplap
MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3: Defeating a boss, and combining forces to finish off the final boss
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
That is awesome!!! Where did you pick that one up?
#XPLAP
In reply to @teampassafume, @tishrich, @nflrush, @tbed63
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
My lowest people never were interested in the game. Could give them 20000 points and they wouldn't do it. revise for next year
#XPLAP
In reply to @MrPowley
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Buy them a copy of
#TLAP
and
#XPLAP
and watch what happens..
In reply to @SaraGladson, @rice_julie
BreitWJH
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 - When Ss are going way above in their learning 'to win' and helping teammates keep up, that's a great feeling for all
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Karly, glad to have you here tonight.
#XPLAP
In reply to @KarlyMoura
KarlyMoura
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3 Also gamified our
@scratch
lessons from ScratchEd. Loving earning our ninja badges!!!
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
So true! My Ss always blow my mind with their creations!
#xplap
MrBold05
May 10 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A3 watching what my students create always amazes me and they love to show and share and push one another
#xplap
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
I bought this trophy at Ross for only $20 bucks!
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera, @tishrich, @nflrush, @tbed63
MrBaskwill
May 10 @ 8:27 PM EDT
haha that is awesome! Love it!!
#xplap
In reply to @teampassafume, @tishrich, @nflrush, @tbed63
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 I've seen more than one tired gamer perk up when I start make science analogies to Skyrim or Magic The Gathering
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Keep up....Q4 coming up on
#xplap
burgessdave
May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Innovation can seem overwhelming...
#ShiftThis
by
@JoyKirr
makes it simple!
#GeniusHour
https://t.co/Wpwzn34lbK
#MespaChat
#tlap
#XPLAP
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
I reference tv shows & Ss are always O.O you watch that?!
#xplap
In reply to @jvanscoyoc
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Jump into the chat! Here's Q4!
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Awesome interview with
@PaulSolarz
who packs a lot of wisdom into just 10 minutes with
@coolcatteacher
Check this one out guys!
#XPLAP
#TLAP
PaulSolarz
May 10 @ 11:00 AM EDT
Check out my 10-minute interview about our student-led classroom on
@coolcatteacher
's podcast:
https://t.co/FlHf8SUNov
#LearnLAP
#tlap
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: I think it could be done by creating a Triple Crown Challenge per qtr.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Jump into the chat! Here's Q4!
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Here's Q4!
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Boss battle - if three teams roll the same # - instant death to boss (of course this is secret...well now its not)
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: I was thinking about making a hall of masters… Students who have gotten a 4 on at least three major assessments… Then Leave it up
#xplap
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Ready for the races. Joining in
#xplap
now Michele, 8th grade ELA teacher in NY
MrPowley
May 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4 I nearly have a 'belt' ranking system in place. Highest is a 'black-bow tie'. That + 100% EOC + 20+ service learning hours...
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Glad to have you here Michele!
#XPLAP
In reply to @TeachingFactor
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A4:Ss earn michelin star each time they reach Masterchef status...3 michelin stars they get pic on wall of fame & personalized apron
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Super Cool! I love the personalized Apron!
#XPLAP
In reply to @tishrich
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I do have a wall of top players but that is more like a leaderboard than a legend board
#xplap
connie_garcia
May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Q3: the most "uninterested" student will leap from their seat suddenly interested
#xplap
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: QR code takes you to a gallery of hall of famers. If you made a
@flipgrid
for them to make accept. speech, grid could be ongoing
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Hold on....race is picking up speed! Q5 coming in just a minute!
#xplap
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Glad to join in the conversation. I am always inspired by this PLN. The ideas make for great gaming & learning
#XPlap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Glad to have you here Michele!
#XPLAP
In reply to @TeachingFactor
teampassafume
May 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: Best way to create this momentum for a hat trick is to buy, what else..HATS! My Ss wear these when we play dodgeball!
#xplap
#tlap
In reply to @tishrich
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Love that idea of a QR Code Gallery with Hall of Famers
#xplap
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: QR code takes you to a gallery of hall of famers. If you made a
@flipgrid
for them to make accept. speech, grid could be ongoing
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
How can we be on lap 5 already! This crew is amazing! Here's Q5!
#xplap
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A4 solo mastery over obj./boss, excellent "soft skill" (
@classdojo
), & team mastery of an obj./boss ...need to craft a new badge!?
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: I try to have unexpected things that can really shift the game around. I like item: Imhotep’s Level… Makes your house = top 1…
#XPLAP
SoperWritings
May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4 -Ss get added to wall of fame if they hit a game winning shot-If a S ever beats ME they get my title belt
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: Provide opp for all Ss to be successful. Know your players & add twists and turns as needed to keep all in the game
#xplap
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: I keep a running status. Great in the Stock Mrkt Game we play in PF.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:36 PM EDT
How can we be on lap 5 already! This crew is amazing! Here's Q5!
#xplap
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A5: Love this question! Big fan of multiple concurrent races that allow competition btwn groups of similar levels of readiness
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
End of the year always a scramble to the finish line to earn 10,000 XP & see the final exam beforehand. Can be game changer for some
#xplap
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A5 And I am back. All games have a running clock. Teams will hold an item or two back to try to be the last one played.
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Love this idea… Way to interact with the students and insert yourself into the mix of it all… I bet they love it.
#XPLAP
In reply to @SoperWritings
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
a5) Having the leaderboard have an "electrical outage" so that Ss did not know how far ahead/behind they were for the last wks
#XPLAP
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
a5b) maybe have a side quest Ss could do to gain access again
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Yes, always add new twists, turns, & easter eggs to help all Ss succeed in the game
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Cheering you all on to the finish! Q6 coming up in just a minute!
#xplap
SoperWritings
May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Going on 10 years... belt is still mine - Ss still trying to knock off the champ
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Such a cool idea! Do ss with <10,000 have opportunity to see parts (but not whole) of exam?
#XPLAP
In reply to @TeachingFactor
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 It sometimes causes epic philibustring
#XPLAP
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@dianeallenfox
Love it!!!
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
@MatthewFarber
In reply to @Renard_Teach, @dianeallenfox, @tishrich, @mrmatera, @MatthewFarber
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5 Use at the end of
@GetKahoot
Special card some Ss earn
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: I also use riddles to help slow some students progress down so that others can catch up…
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
sneaky . . .
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:39 PM EDT
a5) Having the leaderboard have an "electrical outage" so that Ss did not know how far ahead/behind they were for the last wks
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#XPLAP
is on fire tonight as usual! Here's Q6!
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Here in Colorado, the Puzzah escape rooms are adaptive so most groups take 50min, some just get bonus puzzles...
#XPLAP
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A5
@quizlet
Live game changer :-)
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
Q6: group the kids based on their gaming personality...& let them choose their team name
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
bah! A6 not Q6
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A6: I think names are really important… I retheme everything in my class to make it fit the theme. Really helps Ss imaging the game.
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
10,000 XP gets you 5 minutes with the final exam, no cameras, phones, pen or pencil. 5,000 XP+ earns 2 Question Eliminations
#xplap
In reply to @StackupScore
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: I think this could be defined as your differentiation. Creates the odds for you.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:41 PM EDT
#XPLAP
is on fire tonight as usual! Here's Q6!
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Great question...makes me wonder if probability could be used as alt to weighted pts for difficulty (15-1 vs 15 bonus pts)?
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A6: Ss love creating names for their food trucks.... Gives them an important identity in our Food Truck Race.
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Cool idea!
#XPLAP
In reply to @TeachingFactor, @StackupScore
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Sweeeeet!
#XPLAP
In reply to @TeachingFactor
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
That is one idea. As an ELA T my team names are based on YA book title
#xplap
In reply to @SaraGladson
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: For odds, what if we did the trivia thing where the less people get something right earns the right ones more points…
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A6: In masterchef game....4000 XP test exemption & free cook day! 2000 XP test with partner or notes, 1000 XP 3x5 card.
#xplap
SuzOsborne
May 10 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A5: I'm still learning figuring out how much XP to give for different things. I am here to learn from the experts!
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
a6) My Ss have to make superhero/villain names for their character based on an element.
#XPLAP
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6: What about combining odds w team names? Overcome longer odds, get first "draft pick" on team name...
#XPLAP
Stephanie_GXY
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5:Give different sets of Q. Difficult & require more problem solving -> more Ss to work on it,easier Q -> more sets of Q to complete
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
a6) maybe Ss could create odds on how confident they feel on test questions, like ranking March Madness picks.
#XPLAP
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A6 Sweet names matter to kids. Whether it is gamer tags or clans.
#XPLAP
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:45 PM EDT
I could see doing this with one of those "superhero name generators"
#xplap
In reply to @MrHentzen
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Ooooo, hard ? to answer… My year long game, the scale gets bigger and bigger as the year goes on… To start quest is 200 pts by end 2K
#XPLAP
In reply to @SuzOsborne
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Ss create group names based off Food TV shows or Music groups! Ex. Boys with Cake!
#xplap
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
That could get "Na-y":)
#XPLAP
In reply to @MrHentzen
MatthewFarber
May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Win my Gamify Your Classroom - Revised Edition
https://t.co/Rl10kgwLg8
Tell
@classcraftgame
why you want to read it!
#GamifyYourClass
#XPLAP
In reply to @classcraftgame, @classcraftgame
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A6: Statisitcs - I think I might have to get my math teacher involved on this one
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
I just made them create it. It had to do with the element they drew, so I'm not sure a generator would fit that.
#XPLAP
In reply to @SaraGladson
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
That is so tough. I have messed up a few times this year. Or I make things too close and it is anticlimactic.
#XPLAP
In reply to @SuzOsborne
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A6 superhero genetics & kids last week! They have a lot of fun making a trading card based on Punnett square w/cool art & names
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
The excitement is tangible in
#xplap
tonight! Final 2 laps coming up....Q7 coming in just a minute!
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Hope you pick it up… Check out the store on
https://t.co/9r1XK8i0qt
as it has deals & more
#gamified
products… Thanks for the support
#XPLAP
In reply to @SuzOsborne, @tishrich
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6:Ss picking team names gives them buy in. I try to create game name that go along with Ss likes or with room themes
#XPLAP
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6 odds is an interesting concept I may need to you with next years.
#XPLAP
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A6 theme class w/DnD character classes, maps, gaming terms, etc
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
I have done this too… I think with time we all learn how to be better game masters…
#XPLAP
In reply to @Renard_Teach, @SuzOsborne
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
It's an awesome leaderboard. No way I could have come up with something as slick working by myself
#XPLAP
In reply to @SuzOsborne, @tishrich, @mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Q7 is launching now on
#xplap
! Bonus XP for the best derby hats! Bring on the gifs!
ewolfhope
May 10 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A6: Have students analyze pre-test/post/test data. Award points based on improvement. points for nailing a previously missed answer
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Hats off to
#XPLAP
and the Derby...
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7: Ss create their own team logo
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I adjusted through the year to reach the milestones I wanted students to reach.
#XPLAP
In reply to @SuzOsborne
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7: I really want to do something more with chefs coats and hats next year.
#xplap
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7: My class was a veritable costume shop...kids got to wear the diff hats but 1st picks went to who finished bell work first
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: Love this question - Let's dress up, and even hand out stickers, badges, belts, or medals for players
#xplap
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: I have Ss dress in character when we do Computer History.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7: I've thought about buying a button maker and make them for special achievements they can put on their aprons.
#xplap
ewolfhope
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7 Have each student create a piece of armor/costume piece to display their badges?
#XPLAP
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7 As they said in the
#WellPlayedU
podcast, it is all about the PowerPoint!
#XPLAP
Stephanie_GXY
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A6: Forming Star Wars team - Light force vs the Dark force. Characters from these 2 forces will interest the Ss
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7) I'd love white lab coats or space suits for Ss, but I'm not sure I could break the dress code everyday (plus expensive)
#XPLAP
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Thats a great idea!
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
Renard_Teach
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7 Face paint, music, and table set up can change the mood easily.
#XPLAP
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A7: Makes me think of the hat in Harry Potter...gotta be ways to tie something like that in 4 costume selection in gamified class
#XPLAP
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
This is awesome. Im going 2do this next year & then can make them into stickers on
@Vistaprint
to share & promote team spirit
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A7: Ss create their own team logo
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:52 PM EDT
I bought round labels from office store and just print stickers I or Students create
#XPLAP
In reply to @tishrich
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A7 Best is when I had Ss dress in wizard robe w/a wand!
#EpicWin
#xplap
spiraledu
May 10 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Lots of great
#designthinking
happens when you incorporate costumes or decorations.
#xplap
Cardboard & aluminum foil makes great armor!
In reply to @tishrich
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Love this! Heard of something similar at
@cryslanemiller
's school that is a big hit!
#XPLAP
ewolfhope
May 10 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A7 Have each student create a piece of armor/costume piece to display their badges?
#XPLAP
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 huge fan of props. I used this LED candles the other day. Kids were transported.
#xplap
jvanscoyoc
May 10 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A7 It wouldn't fit my theme, really want to decorate my door like a TARDIS...currently over my door "Welcome Weary Adventurers"
#xplap
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
All winners tonight! Finishing the race with Q8 in just a minute!
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Thanks so much Stefanie… I am honored to have such an endorsement.
#XPLAP
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:50 PM EDT
You absolutely will not regret reading Explore like a Pirate!
In reply to @SuzOsborne, @mrmatera, @tishrich
MsMotesHistory
May 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
My Ss love when I wear costumes. They know an adventure is coming.
#xplap
In reply to @mrmatera
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
https://t.co/5zowOayXFs
#xplap
In reply to @jvanscoyoc
MrsCford_tweets
May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A7: I have the accessories on a stick to use plus usually have classroom decs to support games
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Ummm.... where are your hats
#xplap
! Am I the only one wearing one at the derby? lol
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Last question on
#xplap
....Here's Q8!
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
a7) Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy would be a fun theme. Everyone would have to bring a towel to class!
#xplap
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
blocks my flow of creative energy..............
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Make achievements public. Establish meaningful currency that extends beyond the classroom ecosystem to incl colleges/employers
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A8: Masterchef winners get to have a free cooking day! Michelin star winners get pic on wall of Masterchef fame
#xplap
spiraledu
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Our small school does an awards ceremony each quarter where each students gets recognized for something they have done
#XPLAP
In reply to @tishrich
SaraGladson
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: Badges for everything from Best Answer...Best Handwriting...Positive Mention in Sub Notes
#xplap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: I am looking into doing more of this in my classroom. I don’t really do that all that much other then giving out badges…
#XPLAP
KathiSueSummers
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A8: For me, it is the type of prizes I make available. Everyone always trying for the win, place, show.
#XPLAP
@tishrich
@mrmatera
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Last question on
#xplap
....Here's Q8!
CoachKruse11
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A1: I've only done this once, but I just introduced it with as much excitement as I could. If you're excited Ss are excited too
#XPLAP
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:08 PM EDT
....and the races begin.....Here's Q1!
#XPLAP
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:58 PM EDT
The camera's cant get a picture of my aluminum foil hat!! Then the government could figure out my designs
#xplap
In reply to @tishrich
rice_julie
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A8: Top group from each class gets to compete in the cafeteria at lunch against each other for all Ss to vote!
#xplap
burgessdave
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
#scitlap
starts in 1 minute at 8CST!! Come join the science pirates...but all subjects welcome!!
#tlap
#XPLAP
#PlayLAP
#LearnLAP
#LeadLAP
Partain_Science
May 10 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Make yourself some
#teacherstats
for tonight's
#scitlap
. Do we have 150 yrs of experience among us? Come check it out! 8PM CST 5/10
#tlap
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
That is true… I have done some…
#XPLAP
In reply to @Renard_Teach
TeachingFactor
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
These are so cool - I would consider the Han Solo in the Carbonite wall for my door
https://t.co/VbCf8HWDvW
#xplap
MrHentzen
May 10 @ 8:55 PM EDT
https://t.co/5zowOayXFs
#xplap
In reply to @jvanscoyoc
mrmatera
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thanks
@tishrich
and the rest of the
#XPLAP
community for coming tonight and learning together…
tishrich
- Moderator
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Thank you so much! Would love to connect and hope you'll join in the
#XPLAP
crew on Wed nights! Amazing ideas from amazing educators!
cehenry
May 10 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@tishrich
I was so inspired by your
#pdcadre
#orpdc
presentation on Gamification this week! Thank you!!!!
StackupScore
May 10 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Hats off to some awesomely creative moderation tonight! Serious leveling up for
#XPLAP
!
