#weirded Archive

Wednesday April 12, 2017
10:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Apr 12 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #weirded by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/F889x1NAec
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Welcome to #WeirdEd, where it pays to pay and all that glitters is gold.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Tonight we’ll be talking motivation, internal, extrinsic, and monetary. Read all about it https://t.co/dGhexxX4Gd
  • MissShuganah Apr 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Anyone being weird tonight? #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Please introduce yourself and name a currency after yourself.
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    I'm externally motivated - I speak cupcakes!! #glutenfree #weirded
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Nathan and my currency is goats and chickens #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MissShuganah Apr 12 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Debbie. The Debbie dime. #weirded
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Valerie here from Palo Alto I deal in bees. Bags o' Bees, thank you very much. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Bags o' Bees?
    In reply to @vnsabbag
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi #weirded, I'm Summer, a middle school speech/language pathologist, and my currency is tech time.
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    My name is Doug and my currency is awesomeness #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I am also having spelling problems, apparently. #WeirdEd
    • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:05 PM EDT
      My name is Rebecca and I'm calling mine Miller's Mites because I'm in a perverse blue mood. #WerdEd
  • TheMrsC_9 Apr 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Tessa - HS English. The T-note. #WeirdEd
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Hey #weirded, I'm Jenny & my currency is the Joule. Which is really a unit of energy but sounds kinda like "jewel" so I'm going with it.
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Sarah. You want something? It'll cost doughnuts and/or GIFs. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd You currency is currently an electrical current running concurrently with occurrences of undercurrent
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    #suckupchat #weirded
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    #weirded
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Jennifer and my currency is play doh and bubbles 🤣 #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Or is that resistance? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    What if it was a GIF of doughnuts tho. Make it so.... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    hiya #weirded I'm Gaby. pay me with bones or clams or whatever you call them.
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Susan from Long Island, library media specialist. I use to give out Dewey Dollars. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Buncha tweets explaining what's going on tonight incoming. Heads up
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Scott from NJ and I'd say the most valuable currency in my book is nerdy tech conversations. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #weirded
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd The Big Theme of that blog isn’t the $$, it’s taking something different to me and trying it out. With that in mind…
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Miki, K-5 music, IL. My last name stinks for kids with speech impediments and/or are in K-2. Already struggling in this chat. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I wrote no questions for tonight, and will conduct the chat in a more open conversation centering around money and motivation.
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    So money is going to zap me and drown me at the same time? Asceticism has never sounded better. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd You’re smart, clever, awesome humans. Take that topic- Money and Motivation- in ANY direction you want. Let’s see what happens.
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd (I really don’t like this format, but the post is about trying other things I’m not comfortable with so…)
  • scmaestra Apr 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    #weirded I miss you all - life is so annoyingly busy. I cannot really be here, but hello & my currency is unrealistically hopeful skepticism
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Brian I would have to call my currency the C's as I teach #LEARNING through the 6 C's @ScienceRoom229 #weirdEd
  • giveawayvapivo Apr 12 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    #weirded I miss you all - life is so annoyingly busy. I cannot really be here, but hello & my currency is unrealistically hopeful skepticism
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Hi! Get your stuff done, yo!
    In reply to @scmaestra
  • GeoJo22 Apr 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Joanne from Missouri. I teach 7th graders. Mo' Money. My maiden name is Morgan. Best I can do. #weirded
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Thank you, my friend #WeirdEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Anyone on #weirded familiar with Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies? (includes intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation)
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    If my Ss want to use the restroom, they must share a song with me on their @Spotify playlist. The music must have a drop! #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Is this a real thing? Because that's hilarious.
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @Spotify
  • AwesomeSPED Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    #weirded I teach EBD. I have tons of extrinsic motivation. Do homework. Bring back behavior sheets. Get lottery tickets. Daily drawing
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Let's do it.. although I don't know exactly what it is just yet 😂 #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Money doesn't really motivate me. Smile and hugs are what I roll in #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    whoa creepy #WeirdEd
    In reply to @scmaestra
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd What's in the lottery prizes?
    In reply to @AwesomeSPED
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd It'll be like edchat, but good and without all the spam.
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Block and report, yo
    In reply to @oolalume, @scmaestra
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    That happened to me last week #weirded
    In reply to @oolalume, @scmaestra
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Money is a topic that makes a lot of people uncomfortable. In our profession, it is often in short supply. #WeirdEd
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Yes. They LOVE it. My @spotify list is GROWING. I'm learning so much about their world through music. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify, @Spotify
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I won't work just for money, but money is nice. Still, this isn't the job if money is your motivator
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    This is really just the greatest thing. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    You do realize we are basically doing the gamification chat now. #WeirdEd
  • AwesomeSPED Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    #weirded if you have zero on point sheet you can't win.
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    I grab one earbud and I listen..and wait for it... the drop.. BAM. They can go relieve their bladders. If not, they must try again. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Both in our pockets and in our schools, and the narrative is always spun against us when we bring it up
    In reply to @vnsabbag
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    I use to give out the Dewey Dollars when all the co-curricular were using the same system. Art-Mona Mula; Music-Bach Bucks. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd
    • AwesomeSPED Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      Mon to Thursday small prizes sticker, cards, Happy meal prizes, Friday stuffed animals, balls, things I get donated
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • scmaestra Apr 12 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Whoah. Creepy and also somehow perfect for this week. Thanks for the heads up!! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oolalume
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd What could they buy?
    In reply to @snappy16
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    I'm loving this idea! #weirded
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Money and Motivation. That is why I begin my year with @DanielPink @TEDTalks The Puzzle of Motivation https://t.co/w4vpSABqno #WeirdEd
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Money and Motivation. That is why I begin my year with @DanielPink @TEDTalks The Puzzle of Motivation https://t.co/1dFt0vkWSV #WeirdEd
  • scmaestra Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Kids and their supposed "nutritional needs".. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    I often feel like I am paying to do my job. I love it, so there you go. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @nathan_stevens
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    I know the four types of gamers. I did a gamification MOOC. :D #WeirdEd
    In reply to @SlpSummer
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    @msmusiced Music T to music T: Do you ever give food as a motivator or do those like, Skittle note name things? #WeirdEd
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Then my Ss are now creating me playlists - a RR playlist - that has a bomb diggity drop so they can use the RR. It's wild. #weirded
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    If they have to use RR, they just raise a single earbud. #WeirdEd
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Imma need this playlist. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MeliHalstead
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    So true! Either we are so poor we are pitied or we are payed too damn much. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd That's where we're stuck right? And where it gets hard to fight or strike. And we get taken advantage of because of it.
    In reply to @vnsabbag, @nathan_stevens
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I have brag tags and you have to work for them. Too many allergies/picky eaters to do food #weirded
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    YUP. plus having to pick grievance battles. can't contracts ever just be followed? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @vnsabbag
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd
    • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      Little prizes from Oriental trading. I had $5, $10 and $15 bins. They were in charge of keeping the money.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I HATE YELLOW STARBURST!- example #weirded
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • AwesomeSPED Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd every day if all daily work is finished free time is earned... Legos, board games, coloring, computer time if I can get hand on 1
  • MissShuganah Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Too tired to participate in #weirded tonight. Hopefully see you next week.
  • scmaestra Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    I need to do this. How do you have them do it? #weirded
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    I'm not a music teacher, but I stay away from food: 1) I'll eat it before they get it, 2) too many allergies. #weirded
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd What are other ways you motivate your kids then? How far will you go? *tries to goose conversation*
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    More often I am paying for materials for me to learn with students #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @vnsabbag
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    True True. I was still in the classroom for free when I was a SAHM almost daily. What we do is a calling. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @nathan_stevens
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Even tho we have PBIS & school-wide "paws" that Ss vote for allschool prizes, Ts still have class$$ #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd When I first started I used M&Ms bc of an older teacher, but I just ate them all. No use to me
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Our librarian does, and I make them toss it if it's in their mouth in my room. No. Food. No. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    inner motivation (the questioner) outer motivation (the obliger) whimsical motivation (the rebel) easily motivated (the upholder) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @karudden
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Can we apply this to Ss? Motivation should be mostly intrinsic but a little extrinsic motivation doesn't hurt. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @nathan_stevens
  • GeoJo22 Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I offer gum for competition. Remarkable how a stick of gum motivates a 7th grader. #weirded
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I'm not against food motivators at all... actually have a deal with my sixth period going right now 🙂 #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Don't forget the #WeirdEd so we all cn see
    In reply to @snappy16
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Ss buy trinkets on certain days, but have to pay Ts if they dont follow rules/directions etc #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Yup yup, gotta start somewhere.
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @nathan_stevens
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    #weirded
    • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
      I'd eat it too. Also, one of my Ts in grade school handed out Smarties (yuck). I might be better off giving them Tums. :-p#WeirdEd
      In reply to @MeliHalstead, @slwindisch
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    For my HS kids, too often the only motivation is.... wait for it..... GRADES! ARRRGH!!! #weirded
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    My Ss know I can't hear well, so bass and music drops are important to me. If it's a good song, they can go. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @scmaestra, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Our occupational therapist developed a "learn to type for class dollars" program that was so successful it destroyed class economy. #weirded
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Also did the "beat the teacher" game. But I found tallying the scores interfered with the teaching and distracted them. #WeirdEd
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    I'm now to where it's a point of pride and awe: "She NEVER gives food...and she says she never has!" #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @MeliHalstead
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Smarties are just chalk with a better PR department
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    So, they try to impress me with a song. They go home and make a RR playlist, so if they have to go - they can pull up a song. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @scmaestra, @TheWeirdTeacher, @Spotify
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Analyze those 3 things at the bottom, first. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    My personal fave is "we have gum bc it helps our brain!" Not in music. Spit it out. I have written referrals before- choking hazard #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    But delicious chalk. #WeirdEd
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    The thing my HS Ss want the most is extra credit. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd We have PAWS too. Go Panthers.
    In reply to @oolalume
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Candy is SO tempting for me, so no go. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Ss can be motivated by the smallest things. We've been using FlipGrid A LOT so when I offered up FG stickers, they wanted them BAD! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Rhianna coming in late from Jacksonville Florida 16 sophomore future chorus teacher #weirded
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    I motivate kids by raising dopamine levels. Sing, dance, jump on the tables, teach with an accent, call "Plot Twist!" #WeirdEd @jcorippo
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I don't think I know flipgrid...what is it?
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    YES. But it's basically the worst thing I could give them. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    *eyeroll* Not to mention all the things we're doing with our mouths. HELLOOOOO? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Ohhh, this is a rabbit hole- Do you give it?
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    PBIS or something else? The whole reteaching thing is wearing thin, esp in APRIL #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    The fourth grade teacher has an economy system. The kids have jobs (I have two lib helpers) they earn for he and other things. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd #tweetsoutofcontext
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    *incerts moana reference* I am motivated by The thought of me accomplishing my goals. #weirded
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    is "plot twist!" the improv thing? it's a great way of looking at things not turning out the way you want. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @vnsabbag, @jcorippo
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    :: fist bump :: #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Exactly. When I have written them up, I make sure safety is circled and they understand why I got tired of telling them to stop #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd PBIS And yeeeessssss, ohmygod my fifth graders have been through this 18 times now. We don't need it.
    In reply to @oolalume
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Oddly enough, I offered it just once this year, for participating in a research thing. Nobody took me up on it. #weirded
    In reply to @edutinker
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    yeah, it has to be, like, licorice or something, which the kids generally don't like either. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Do you know how kids get jobs in that class? How do you give?
    In reply to @snappy16
  • GeoJo22 Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    #weirded
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Not since I've been using SBG this year. Makes absolutely no sense in that context. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Licorice is like GOLD around here. Freaking Costco-tub GOLD. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Chweet, thanks! I'll check it out after the chat.
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @flipgrid
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Yup! Standards-based destroys the need for it.
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    I'd totally eat a whole tub of gourmet licorice that isn't anise flavored. That's why I don't do candy. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    LOVE Flipgrid. It's a great app for the selfie obsessed 8th grader. We made raps to review the parts of speech. Such fun! #weirded
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    to be honest we don't really get prizes in high school for doing great academocally besides a certificate at honor roll assembly's. #WeirdEd
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    My Big Beef with EC is parents (ntm SOCIETY) offering motivators for % grades. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Extra Work for the Teacher. You did not do the first work and now you want extra work. Call every assignment Extra Credit #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Are you brand brand new to the twitters and found us first? *waves*
    In reply to @jmshearouse, @sdtitmas
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    👍🏻. It's a great tool we've used for a variety of things. I'm sure you can find ways to integrate it too. Lmk if you need help. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @flipgrid
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    Wait, wait, wait. Does everyone really hate black licorice? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I like to mix them with other starbursts #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    So I'm struggling with *maintaining* motivation on long-term voluntary projects, like social skills group. #WeirdEd
  • oJaison Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Yes. Everyone really hates black licorice. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd fo' shizzle
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @flipgrid
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd It's the worst thing.
    In reply to @oJaison, @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • oJaison Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Stop doing some of them maybe? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @SlpSummer
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd YAY!
    In reply to @jmshearouse, @sdtitmas
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    It's useful for so MANY different reasons and can be used in so many different ways. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @vnsabbag, @TheWeirdTeacher, @flipgrid
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I really don't like it. I still avoided it in a Bertie Bott's every flavor box. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    But if you want to be in a good college and have a good GPA that should motivate you enough #weirded
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Honestly not quite sure that I'm doing it right 😬 #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @sdtitmas
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Does the Pope hate getting red socks mixed in his laundry? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Everyone but my mom, as far as I know. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Also what I do when I struggle like that. Find something to cut. Hard to do.
    In reply to @oJaison, @SlpSummer
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    I offer the chance to redo assignments/quizzes instead. So they, you know, actually get something out of it. #weirded
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    This is BRILLIANT!!! I'm stealing this idea. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    In that case I think you might be a little bit of a prodigy. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @jmshearouse, @TheWeirdTeacher, @sdtitmas
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Smarties are blah #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Now all I want is a pink Pope. Also, this is the only edchat to somehow end up at the words "pink pope"
    • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:27 PM EDT
      Does the Pope hate getting red socks mixed in his laundry? #WeirdEd
      In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oJaison Apr 12 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Never thought about how standards-based grading means extra credit is unnecessary but useful insight #WeirdEd
    • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:24 PM EDT
      Not since I've been using SBG this year. Makes absolutely no sense in that context. #weirded
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Are you sure you are eating smarties and not sweet tarts #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I told my teacher about these today. She gives success cards to her younger s's. #WeirdEd
    • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      I have brag tags and you have to work for them. Too many allergies/picky eaters to do food #weirded
      In reply to @slwindisch
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    I like black licorice. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Welcome! Im enjoying my first #WeirdEd and I also suggest checking out #tlap #kidsdeserveit #learnlap #makeitreal
    In reply to @jmshearouse, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Awesomeness. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @sdtitmas
  • oJaison Apr 12 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    You're wrong. But it's ok. We accept you anyway. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd No one is perfect.
    In reply to @oJaison, @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Um, yes. Sweet Tarts are gross. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    I thought that when Ts handed out Smarties that they liked us less. Chocolate meant they really liked us. Kid logic. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @nathan_stevens, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    do you also like sambuca? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Yes, I do. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Oh, great! Thanks so much! #weirded
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Yep, @rickwormeli2 learned me good on redos- They are good. (I'm simplifying, of course)
    In reply to @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Don't mind my tardiness sans cake. I'm waiting for the after party. #weirded
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Depends. I have to be in the mood for it. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oolalume, @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    High five, man. High five. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @ohsoearly
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    About sums it up, really. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd The problem isn't handing out Smarties, it's handing out DumDums
    In reply to @msmusiced, @nathan_stevens
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    So do I, depending on the licorice. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    We cut the number of meetings in half. My SPED kids will be SO SAD if we cut more. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Bah dum ting! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @nathan_stevens
  • oJaison Apr 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    What about marmite? Depending on your answer I may have to filter you. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Sorry forgot as I was replying. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    I'm with Jaison. I'd have to be really desperate to eat it 😂 #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oJaison, @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Bahaha, true. I had a bag that my sister was trying to get rid of and I just gave them to random Ss at schools. They were offended #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @nathan_stevens
  • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    #weirded with redos, I also allow test conferences for students that do slightly less than their expectations but not needing to retake
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I don't know what we are talking about Dum Dums are my go to for smarties. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @nathan_stevens
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Good God, no. Hubby is British so he loves the Bovril stuff. I just can't... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oJaison, @slwindisch, @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Hello, #WeirdEd! I brought cake because late, but it's unleavened because Passover.
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    I've never tried any of the mite products. I can sing the vegemite jingle though. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oJaison, @slwindisch, @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @MeliHalstead
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd So are redos (re-dos? redoos?) good motivators? I bet some would argue kids try less hard first time then. Not I, but some.
    • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
      #weirded with redos, I also allow test conferences for students that do slightly less than their expectations but not needing to retake
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    The older I get, the more I realize it is currency. Unfortunately, I seem to have less and less of it ... #weirded
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Dude. I do have taste buds. Come on, now. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oJaison, @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    o man dum dums are the perfect size for my suddenly candy-crazed kids #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @nathan_stevens
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd ROSS! Guys, you should all follow Ross. He's pretty much a metahuman
    • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
      Hello, #WeirdEd! I brought cake because late, but it's unleavened because Passover.
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    This is a great idea. I think it already happens kind of informally but I should totally make it more of an official policy. #weirded
    In reply to @morningpruitt, @TheWeirdTeacher, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    inner motivation (the questioner) outer motivation (the obliger) whimsical motivation (the rebel) easily motivated (the upholder) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @senoritaRCwusd, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    This is as close as I can get. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    So what alternative currencies do we have operating, #WeirdEd? Fake cash Food XCredit Toys House pts? Recess time? Special activities? RPGs?
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    I've heard from more students this year around SBG that they purposefully don't do as well the first time around. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Well there's your first problem
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @oJaison, @slwindisch, @oolalume, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    That's genius. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @morningpruitt, @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    I allowed them for choir auditions and recorder tests. The determined attitude impresses me a bit. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • vnsabbag Apr 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Hubby gives three chances - 1 in pencil - 2 purple pen - 3 time red pen. Isn't the point to have them get the info in their heads? #WeirdEd
    • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
      #WeirdEd So are redos (re-dos? redoos?) good motivators? I bet some would argue kids try less hard first time then. Not I, but some.
      • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
        #weirded with redos, I also allow test conferences for students that do slightly less than their expectations but not needing to retake
        In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    #weirded, most kids know they have to do it outside of class so only really motivated students do it to up their grade and understanding
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    Redos are great, also they might have the effect of As not trying hard 1st. But if they try again, you know it's important to them. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Reeeaaaallly? Hm. Well, a test run (as it were) is nice to have.
    In reply to @ohsoearly
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    We had a pre-party today. #weirded
    In reply to @ohsoearly
  • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    #weirded, they get 1 pt back for 10% missed, on a 50 point test, thats about 2% or so
    In reply to @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • GeoJo22 Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I don't know that they are motivators, but kids will do them because they are not happy with the outcome. #weirded
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    What's your thought about extra credit at the elementary level? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I didn't even think about those. They are perfect -- can be conquered within a class period. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @oolalume, @TheWeirdTeacher, @msmusiced, @nathan_stevens
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Off topic- SBG always wants to look like BSG to me and I get excited someone wants to talk about Battlestar.
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    Surprised me, but it shouldn't. They've caught on. They do like test runs, but know it doesn't count -> don't study, don't try #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    I would talk about both SBG and BSG any day. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Doug! Vision just handed Thor his hammer. And I'm at #weirded. Great night!
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Following on the sheer fact of the metahuman. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd
    • JenAnsbach Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
      I had to explain to Ss that I can’t do twice the grading because they didn’t want to study until the last minute.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Offering revision has just led my kids to procrastinate longer, mostly. Not what I hoped. I stopped doing it for quizzes. #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Another excellent point
    In reply to @JenAnsbach
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Her first problem is the British hubby? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @MeliHalstead, @oJaison, @slwindisch, @oolalume, @msmusiced
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Hope the cake was good. After party cake is... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg
  • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    #weirded its not like its the same test but a like test. I mean kids retake the ACT after getting a feel for what its like and do better
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    No. Just about 99.95% of the population. (statistics might be slightly off.) (Are they statistics If I simply throw out random #s?) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @SlpSummer, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    It's really the best cake. The BEST. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @ohsoearly, @mrterborg
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    I've heard the arg that it's allowing students to be irresponsible. But using the opportunity to redo shows the opposite, I think. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Can we talk about how I think some of my Ss this year are Cylon saboteurs? -_- #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Then they use the money to pay rent for there desk. Desk by the window costs more than by the door. They also have a class store. #weirded
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    when Ss are recording I've set limits to retakes. Otherwise giggles and O I dont like what I was wearing bs ensues. yeah, no. #weirded
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I think too.
    In reply to @jenfromri
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Yes, because isn't the whole point of this teaching thing that our Ss learn? If so, then a redo is a genius idea. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @jenfromri, @smarterteacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Huh? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @SlpSummer, @TheWeirdTeacher, @oJaison, @slwindisch, @oolalume, @msmusiced
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Hmm. That's debatable. There's also #weirded and #totallyrossome and anything w/ @nathan_stevens #ARVRinEDU (Oh, you did say #edtech hmm.)
    In reply to @JaimeDonally, @KatieJMcNamara, @Spedtechmia3, @jamesmccrary, @Gamar, @librarian_tiff, @nathan_stevens
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    If we take the stress off of grades and place it on #LEARNING, there is no need for extra credit. Utopian, I guess. #weirded
    In reply to @sdtitmas
  • ImTheRealReRe Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Have a good night everyone I have early bedtime because of state testing tomorrow #WeirdEd
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Any extra credit seems evidence that points and grades are at stake - not knowledge. Thoughts? #weirded
    In reply to @sdtitmas, @smarterteacher
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    90% of stats are made up on the spot, I'm sure that counts. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @slwindisch, @msmusiced, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    I also have these in my classes. It's an epidemic, I believe. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd You got toasters too, huh?
    In reply to @edutinker
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Yup. The numbers game is the only thing that matters, and the kids know it. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @sdtitmas, @smarterteacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Why? When Ts are "motivated" by increasing Ss test scores .... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @jenfromri
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Bahahahahahahahahah. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @edutinker
  • GeoJo22 Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Maybe Ss should "pay" to redo? No, I am not serious. Just trying to connect the dots ... or dollars. #weirded
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Noooo I forgot about chat
  • nathan_stevens Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Yeah extra credit is pretty bogus #weirded
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @sdtitmas, @smarterteacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    But you're here now!! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Utopian yes, but still very true and relevant to today's world of education. Learning should be our focus. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    You're doing something wrong ... :) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @ImTheRealReRe
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd My notifications, chat, and main timelines are all running at different speeds. Space-time is bending up in here
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Okay, other nerdy thing that has to do with motivation: the five love languages? Anyone? #WeirdEd
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd
    • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:42 PM EDT
      My higher achievers will ask to redo 95s or above while I'm chasing down my lower averages to make them redo.
      In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • Veganmathbeagle Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    People who think kids will not try as hard forget that kids don't like taking tests! #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Totally agree. And I think that's exactly how a lot of Ss have grown to see it - as the grade is what really matters. #weirded
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @sdtitmas, @smarterteacher
  • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd If I pop in late, and go under the radar, no cake is needed right?
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd See also-my wife when she was in school. So pissed at getting a 95% on something
    In reply to @jmshearouse
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    Seeing a bunch of stuff about extra credit, which I forgot existed bc I have no need for it. #WeirdEd
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    But PBIS works, right? We must extrinsically motives our students. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oolalume
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd But I have Feels to share! Today was last day of Field Exp. My Adorable 5th graders!
    In reply to @slwindisch
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    How can your 5th graders go through PBIS 18 times? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oolalume
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Because they are brainwashed by the College Board and ETS to believe Scores, Grades and GPA are more important than #LEARNING #weirded
    In reply to @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @sdtitmas
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd speaking of, is there a topic?? Or random?
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    Which is really not surprising, considering how grading usually works & the language we use around it. #weirded
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @sdtitmas, @smarterteacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Three times a year starting in kinder
    In reply to @mrterborg, @oolalume
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    This is an extra-chaotic #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd And yes, I like PBIS. But the meeting things get out of hand
    In reply to @mrterborg, @oolalume
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I so want to do improv. I think it would improve my teaching. #weirded
    In reply to @SlpSummer, @vnsabbag, @jcorippo
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Motivation, paying kids, that kinda stuff
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    I'm motivated to hear this. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    For me as 5th Grade T, I look at it as the extra effort in completing the EC contributes to learning. Maybe diff with older Ss #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @smarterteacher
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    I agree with this. Every test we take as adults can be redone. One shot is unrealistic. #weirded
    In reply to @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    There are meetings for PBIS? #weirded I'm not sure how I feel.
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @oolalume
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Motivation of students, no numbered questions. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    I'm tempted to join the committee next year just to see what the what. It's never consistent, anywhere ive been #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    A friend fires 8 to 10 engineers annually from his company because they got good grades, but never learned to THINK. #weirded
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    I'm confused with "adorable fifth graders" #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    You should look at #weirded They are very re-accomodating. So much so it's #totallyrossome
    In reply to @Spedtechmia3, @nathan_stevens, @JaimeDonally, @KatieJMcNamara, @jamesmccrary, @Gamar, @librarian_tiff
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Wow, speaking of motivation, that was my last 3 days... Whoo, boy. Hard to teach my lessons moreso than usual
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    Yikes! That's a sobering statistic. #weirded
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    "camp Yes And" in Indiana teaches improv to teachers and kids on the spectrum #WeirdEd Hope to got his year!
    In reply to @mrterborg, @vnsabbag, @jcorippo
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    SICK BURNS UNITE THE ROOM! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Not until you know how many he hires.
    In reply to @jenfromri, @smarterteacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I tell my kids the quizzes are like getting your blood pressure taken at the doc. They're a measure of where you are today. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Regardless of behavior issues, I love 'em all? It hasn't been so bad that I feared for my life, at least.
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    You are probably right, but just call it formative assessment.#weirded
    • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      For me as 5th Grade T, I look at it as the extra effort in completing the EC contributes to learning. Maybe diff with older Ss #WeirdEd
      In reply to @MrLeBrun, @smarterteacher
  • jmshearouse Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Oh man, I'd be thrilled with a 95... not some of mine. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I need to do some laser cutting and make that a sign #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    sort of. what about job interviews? #weirded
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    There are no rabbit holes in my classes. There are rabbit trails, rabbit canyons, and rabbit #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri
  • veronica3of5 Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Oh hey! #weirded @TheWeirdTeacher I'm resting after a long day of being sick. This is a fun chat to follow!
  • snappy16 Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    The 2nd and 3rd grade Ts in my building give EC packets. A few of those pages they earn a HW pass. #WeirdEd
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    I will pay you many monies for one. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I kinda love that this chat always ends up with a Music Teacher arm on the periphery
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    You should! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @SlpSummer, @vnsabbag, @jcorippo
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Although, I've had hair pulling growling and sitting down during lesson bc they're 5th graders & can waste their time until ready
    In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Fair point. See, this is why I teach physics and not stats. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @smarterteacher
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    I don't do re-dos. They do something else in place of that because the first thing was not successful. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    We're special... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Also realized I don't really give redos because I rarely give tests. Lots a project assessments up in room 17. Can revise those tho
  • oolalume Apr 12 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    I'm mostly sick of the reteaching w/o true consequences. minors/majors leading to Check IN/out leading to SAIG. just takes SO long. #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Did everyone send Veronica cowbells for her fever?
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Sincerely how I judge a lot of my days, TBH. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @msmusiced
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Hopefully, you're teaching them to think. Otherwise #weirded
    In reply to @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher, @smarterteacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Does your admin tell you how much of a grade has to be summative? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Surprisingly, this works frequently enough. #StrictMaleRoleModelOfColor Maybe?? Or bc I'm usually Jolly to GRRR?
    • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:48 PM EDT
      #WeirdEd Although, I've had hair pulling growling and sitting down during lesson bc they're 5th graders & can waste their time until ready
      In reply to @slwindisch, @msmusiced
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Nope. We had a convo last year that went "your data looks weird bc you don't give tests." "uh huh" "theyre learning, so its ok"
    In reply to @edutinker
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Yes, 70%, so I have Ss summative interviews. It's competency based. They must defend their SMARTNESS - some have a fake sword. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I love my admin. She's freaking perfect for my style.
    In reply to @edutinker
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    I become more concerned about me growing old and them taking care of me on bad days. Makes feelings worse. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    I like this for redos. Change the assignment to something that addresses the same standards. #weirded
    In reply to @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I think being the weird, geeky teacher helps accentuate how badly they've screwed up whenever I break out the Teacher Glare
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Well, that's actually a sobering thought. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Love them all. Because, when they're ready, they'll know you cared for them during the most difficult of their journey #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Dude, just wait. Quiet Mr Robertson is WAAAAY scarier than Loud Mr Robertson. I can't use it much, but when I do
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    What? They are adorable. Really. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Actually I am teaching them how to #LEARN. #weirded
    In reply to @mrterborg, @jenfromri, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrdowdle Apr 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    My wife has Ss pre-redo work, so they have to do more to try again. She says it eliminates the problem. #WeirdEd
    • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:34 PM EDT
      #WeirdEd So are redos (re-dos? redoos?) good motivators? I bet some would argue kids try less hard first time then. Not I, but some.
      • morningpruitt Apr 12 @ 10:33 PM EDT
        #weirded with redos, I also allow test conferences for students that do slightly less than their expectations but not needing to retake
        In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher, @jenfromri, @smarterteacher, @rickwormeli2
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Gah, stop it. I've seen several groups of 5th graders move on to MS already, evn b4 licensure. I worry/think abt them all! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    To this end, I look at success in a topic like a video game. If you beat the game, you don't then take a test on it. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    Yeah, but our teachers said the same thing, and the teachers before that and the Ts be... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Yes, but that's now double the planning work for one kid. :/ #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Mine know way too many inappropriate things that their innocence is gone. Not adorable. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    When the boisterous become quiet, it's fearsome... I've done it a lot this week. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Oh, please. This just means they had a good education. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Then you get stalked buying goggles at the sporting goods store bc "I know you!" That was yesterday. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @mrterborg, @slwindisch
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Can't computers do some of this? #weirded
    In reply to @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    That's the freaking most eloquent way I've ever heard that put ever. Holy stuffing! #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I'm kind of confused about where this comparison is going. The boss battle was the test? The fan quizzes are voluntary? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @MrLeBrun, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I roll with it, a lot of mine do too. I ask them if they really know what they're talking about. A lot just parrot bc media #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @mrterborg, @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd I know I'm playing too many video games when I say I beat other things I finish. "I beat this book last night. I beat dinner too."
    In reply to @MrLeBrun
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Wait till you run into your swim students in a different venue. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @shadow_uzumaki, @slwindisch
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Gang symbols, cuss words, and innuendos aren't okay in elementary school. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd pre-redo? Like she artificially accelerates the due date?
    In reply to @mrdowdle
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I would like to see Quiet Mr. @TheWeirdTeacher someday. May need to rush out the room shortly after #WeirdEd
    • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      #WeirdEd Dude, just wait. Quiet Mr Robertson is WAAAAY scarier than Loud Mr Robertson. I can't use it much, but when I do
      In reply to @shadow_uzumaki
  • smarterteacher Apr 12 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    @sdtitmas it all comes down to what is best for the students entrusted to your care #weirded
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Most of it is attention seeking. Ignore it and it goes away. Fuel it and ... #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @msmusiced, @slwindisch
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    That's right, you teach swim! I don't, haha. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @shadow_uzumaki, @slwindisch
  • ohsoearly Apr 12 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Better than Hawking, man #WeirdEd
    In reply to @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • edutinker Apr 12 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Not in my line of work. Not for most meaningful tasks. Only for tasks designed around the computer and standard instead of the kid. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @mrterborg, @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    That's the culture of today. Access to internet,media, w/o proper guidance exposes Ss to waaayyy too much. Frustrating honestly #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @mrterborg, @slwindisch
  • TheWeirdTeacher - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    #WeirdEd Do the planning?
    In reply to @mrterborg, @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead
  • sdtitmas Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Agreed. I think we can do what's best for our Ss while still teaching in a system where there are things we might change. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @smarterteacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Not at all. #WeirdEd But cuss words can be redirected or ignored to a certain extent, gang symbols need correction, & innuendos too.#WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @slwindisch, @shadow_uzumaki
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I leveled up in walking this week. #weirded
    In reply to @TheWeirdTeacher
  • slwindisch Apr 12 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    I'm terrified that both of these apply to me equally well. *cringe* #WeirdEd
    In reply to @ohsoearly, @shadow_uzumaki, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • shadow_uzumaki Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Big proponent of Tranquil Fury https://t.co/uU3SWKQGBd #WeirdEd
    In reply to @ohsoearly, @slwindisch, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • jenfromri - Moderator Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Unless you put it on them - "show me in some way that you've mastered this skill." #weirded
    In reply to @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • msmusiced Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Uhh, no. It's home. My Ss don't have as much access as you think. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @shadow_uzumaki, @mrterborg, @slwindisch
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Then give the Ss the standards and ask them how they can demonstrate learning? #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @MeliHalstead, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • MrLeBrun Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    I'm saying if the Ss understand, there is no need to test. #weirded
    In reply to @edutinker, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • SlpSummer Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    At a coffee place between students studying for Spanish exam on one side and French exam on the other. #WeirdEd
  • MeliHalstead Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    I don't see it as double the planning. I see the kiddo as a client and I go above and beyond. I do in my #sidehustle. #WeirdEd
    In reply to @edutinker, @MrLeBrun, @TheWeirdTeacher
  • mrterborg Apr 12 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Not as much as I used to but yeah. And it's happened. Confusing :) #WeirdEd
    In reply to @msmusiced, @shadow_uzumaki, @slwindisch