#HASSchat Archive

A Twitter chat for K-12 teachers of the Humanities and Social Sciences, held on the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm (Sydney, Australia).

Thursday March 30, 2017
4:00 AM EDT

MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:00 AM EDT

Hi all and welcome to #HASSchat! Tonight we're talking innovation in HASS! Tell us who you are, where you're from, and what you teach!
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MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:00 AM EDT

Hi all! My name is Marco. I'm a teacher from Sydney! #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:02 AM EDT

Q1 What does 'innovation' mean to you? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:03 AM EDT

A1 To me, innovation is finding something new, trying it, testing it, and then changing it up! #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:12 AM EDT

Q2 What innovative practices do you use in the teaching and learning of HASS? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:14 AM EDT

A2 I use Flipped Learning, and am pushing Ss to take more risks in using tech (3D printing). #HASSchat
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:19 AM EDT

Hello! Anne from Sydney here... sorry I'm late - dinner didn't go according to plan #HASSchat
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:21 AM EDT

I guess it depends on how you define "innovative"... I use a range of things depending on the needs of my classes #HASSchat
In reply to @MrMCimino
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:22 AM EDT

Q3 How do you teach your students to be innovative in HASS? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:23 AM EDT

A3 1/2 I have been using Genius Hour more and more, particularly in Commerce and Business Studies #HASSchat
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:23 AM EDT

A3: By questioning. Everything. Why? Who? What? Sounds old skool, but new for a lot of students #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:23 AM EDT

A3 2/2 My Ss are coming up with new ideas and solutions to problems! #HASSchat
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:24 AM EDT

Have integrated this concept into the historical investigation in Year 11 History - always pursue the passion project #HASSchat
In reply to @MrMCimino
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:26 AM EDT

I might, but then might be old hat by some! Really emphasising student voice/choice in HSC options2 encourage ownership #HASSchat
In reply to @MrMCimino
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:32 AM EDT

Q4 What role does 'traditional' teaching play in an innovative world? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:33 AM EDT

A4 You can't remove traditional methods from teaching... need to have foundational skills as well as 21st century skills #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:42 AM EDT

Q5 How do you work with other KLAs in order to increase innovation in your school? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:44 AM EDT

A5 I work closely with RE, TAS and English to try and build a bit more steam with some activities. #HASSchat
gripgirl Mar 30 @ 4:44 AM EDT

A5 - Looking at outcomes mapping to see where we can combine skills and reduce assessment - reduce role of content. #HASSchat
In reply to @MrMCimino
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:50 AM EDT

The last question for the night is coming up soon! #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:52 AM EDT

Q6 How can we, as educators, ensure that HASS keeps 'up to date' with new innovations? #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:52 AM EDT

A6 There's so many new technologies that lend themselves to the HASS subjects, need to tap into them #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:53 AM EDT

A6 Google Expeditions springs to mind! #HASSchat
MrMCimino - Moderator Mar 30 @ 4:59 AM EDT

That's all we have time for tonight on #HASSchat! Join us next month on Thurs 27 April @ 7pm (Sydney) where we'll have a Geography focus!