#2PencilChat Archive
The #2PencilChat is a weekly conversation about educational technology. As we enter a more student-centered age, let's talk about using all the tools in our toolboxes to be innovative and dynamic teachers.
Tuesday May 3, 2016
Welcome to the ! We're all over the map tonight! What's YOUR favorite thing? We're starting with mine. https://t.co/CUWHXywj9K
This is high praise! Be sure to check out Sean's tonight! Starting NOW!!!!
Hi Everyone! Kathy from CT grade 3! Excited to be here
Katheeeeeeeeeeeeee! Howdy!
Hey! Sorry I'm late! Rosy, teach 5th gr
Pretty great! How bout you?
It's Hutch, from Sunny Southern Indiana
My favorite thing is learning something new!
Hi! I'm Kiersten a preservice T from Western PA.
Hi, I'm Leah! I'm a preT from PA and I'm excited to be here!
is your fave??? If so, we are twinning!
Hey Teresa! Hey Rosy! Welcome!
Hi, everyone! Cathy from NJ, Grade 8 ELA. First time making it to the !
What's Up ? Good to see you again this week!
and how sad is it that I had an opportunity for two tix in Nov but had to pass b/c couldn't find anyone to go
Hi I'm Kiersten, a preservice T from Western PA!
My kids and I fight over whose going to do what parts when Guns and Ships, or the Cabinet Battle comes on.
Denis, K-12 Math supervisor from NJ.
Jay, here for a bit. Rock n roll, art, storytelling and DadLife are my favorite things!
Whaaaaat? An I'm thinking of buying tix for $500 on stubhub?
A1 I love so much, one of my favorites!
hi ! It's nice to see a friendly face!
. Hey there, Rita in Eugene, stopping in tonight.
A1: Not familiar at all.......... :) (have to be honest)
My boys in class love the rappy bits, plug their ears for Angelica and Eliza. (and Peggy). For shame!
A1: Not at all, even though sent me a youtube video...
A1: My familiarity with it begins and ends with this mesmerizing GIF. I can't get enough of it. https://t.co/agzyn0aqCD
Currently sitting on my step in Gimli, MB after teaching the HS English all day!
Rappy bits? Now you have my attention!
Can someone retweet the question? Thanks!
I am already 2m behind on the
A1: Tried to get tickets. Impossible! :(
OMG. Let's be best friends. I LOVE THIS!
I think your line was What'd I miss.
Hey, Sean! How's life? I see you've adopted a racy hashtag (clusterfun).
A1: completely and totally uninitiated. See the hype. Get the hype. Yet to dip into the hype.
. It's those Magic Pants!
Hi ! Jumping in a little late. Great to see some pre-service teachers from
Name the date, I'll drive to DE, we'll drive or train to NYC!
Hey Stacey from NJ. Sorry, joining late. It was and the lines were LONG.
And I'm out Gotta put fish tacos on the table for the fam jam!
In some cultures, you're still early
Zooming to the top of the list!
A1 I know nothing about it beyond it's popularity.
A1 Not at all (bows head in shame)
Yes. Western PA. Great education program supporting teachers and their use of social media.
Yes, I know more about him, young, brooding chap that he is. Hard to imagine how he avoided the dark side.
Hello Dearest Lindes, I'll hook you up with HAMILTON. https://t.co/8UrbYkMjM1
Hey Stacey from NJ. Sorry, joining late. It was and the lines were LONG.
. Only 4ish in Eugene, so made it, no fish tacos here. Take-out ready! 2PencilCHat
meeeee, too. I am watching youtube videos now.
I am obsessed. Love the album. Love the book. Spreading the word to everyone.
I was Star Trek Next Generation in my youth. Star Wars was introduced to me by a BF later on.
Yeah, let's plan after. I have to go before this cast all leaves at end of contract!
I can't eat Chipotle- burned out from having it so often during grad school!
Is that possible. There can never be too much !
. Hey there, Twitter friends! Happy T Apprec. wk.
I didn't really get into Star Wars until my son was super into it
Yes, very enticing, and if you are known to be a grumpy pants anyway...thinking of him in the swamp.
Will this be a 101 group?
Only musical to be nominated for 16 Tonys Takes you through the life of the revolutionary gangsters. https://t.co/jwTGvObaKf
Q2 is inspired by for making things more relevant to today's students.
Oh, how delicious! Enjoy them!
it'll be a listen to me gush over group & practice my free style rap & talk history group
Joining in a little late.
Are those penguin ear muffs? Amazing!
A2 By making comparisons to the world now and the world in the past, it makes history seem closer and more real for Ss.
A2: Create menus with options for Ss to demonstrate their knowledge of concepts. They can incorporate their interests/talents.
A2: I love using hip-hop to teach skills/strategies through analysis of lyrics.
A2: Kids love learning lyrics. It's like using to teach about It's engaging
A2 Talk about ! I say we try that with all history or boring science!
A2: just watched TED Talk on Shakespeare and Hip-Hop. Fascinating!
By having Ss creation a focus Di that & it'll always be relevant!
A2) Just as music can make learning history fun, it is our job to make school relevant for our Ss. https://t.co/CrhvdnuIW3
A2 If what you're teaching isn't relevant in Ss' eyes, you aren't teaching, you're losing.
. Whether hip hop, rap, whatever it takes to get Ss excited about learning. DO it!
A2: Creating media such as memes, blogs, vlogs, and to address content. Check and scroll to see.
. A2: The conundrum: If the student hasn't learned, the teacher hasn't taught?
A1 the soundtrack is unreal. Can't wait for Hamilton to come to Chicago this Fall!
We try...some are harder to reach than others, I always have to think of Maslow.
How did I not know that was something you were getting? You need to come teach in my district!
And history can seem so irrelevant.
Learning should be relevant to our Ss-we need to find ways to activate their background knowledge do they can make connections
A2 Art is often barebones in lucky schools, and we need to tuck it back in everywhere, if unofficially https://t.co/7lnc98rFEk
I love using the autorap app for various assignments. Create raps for the Beatless
I'm excited! Just got it yesterday! I did the full day of training to get it while I was in MO!
Late per usual but present now!
Ask yourself: why am I teaching this? Is it engaging for Ss or am I doing it bc I think I "have to"? https://t.co/VGkdPul0Wt
A2 If what you're teaching isn't relevant in Ss' eyes, you aren't teaching, you're losing.
It's an recipe that puts tweets w hashtag in evernote (was supposed to be pocket). Put in Pocket
. A2 I also did a Ninja know it all with my finger, saying"Hi, Ya," and chopping through syllables.
since I can't contribute much (abt to drive home) just remember to remind Ss to not throw away their shot,evn outman outgunned
Oh, that's pretty cool. Thanks for clarifying that!
A2 Ss respond better to lessons that they can relate to and therefore they have a deeper understanding of the material
I used banking debate in class! WE LOVED IT! I 2 boys memorized the parts the next day @ home!
A3 let students create their own projects and pick the right tool to complete it
A3: we can all write our own story in life to achieve our goals
. Yoda, Maslow always first, so right.
No prob. There are several twitter recipes there, but none that met my needs, so I created my own.
A3) When we look at our students the sky should be the limit we should see them as future Drs, Lawyers, Never sale them short.
& outnumbered, outplanned!
A3 Let them make their thing. Help them find out what their thing is. Give them time.
We used to have rap battles afterschool using the SAT word raps frm Kids remember it!
A3 by encouraging every student to achieve their goals even if they think it's not possible be a constant support!
A4 too often Ts+Ss wait for lessons or answers to be provided or found on TPT/Pinterest design your own lessons
A3 by celebrating all day long
A3: Providing Ss with opportunities to be creators and innovators.
A3: mentioned HS graduates needing a SM presence, it resonated w/ me, made it my goal for Ss this yr & jumped in!
A3) Don't count yourself out just yet. Sometimes you just have to make your own sunshine!!
A3 High expectations no matter what- consistency and an equal balance of grace & accountability
as Educators, we can rally the guys! Ok gotta drive safely now bye!
. No, You're the "Leader of the Pack!" Varoom!
I remember myself/Ss creating songs re:whatever we were learning-always retain!
Before we switch topics - We need to have a dedicated sometime soon. Too much love to discuss!
A3 Don't just copy others, find your own voice. Write your own story. Be an original. Be yourself.
A3 I'd say ask forgiveness later but don't; own your bravery as being the change, not waiting for it.
A3 Ss built physical representations of their goals -- not just lists or surveys or inventories? How might it empower?
This is a cool idea!
https://t.co/3KpsCDbnVI
A3 Ss built physical representations of their goals -- not just lists or surveys or inventories? How might it empower?
Hi ! Jumping for a bit. I am with an awesome group of FL Teacher Fellows and we are learning from you.
A4 I would love to learn more about in the classroom!
A3 more classrooms connected w & other student entrepreneurship programs that support self-worth
4a: I am pretty easy, any topic would be fantastic!
a3 letting s have creative control, learning in the concept of BETA mode so failure is expected. Innovation & creation expected
A4. We would love to know how to engage teacher leaders over the summer.
A4) Summer Reading to transform your classroom/school. Best Ted Talks inspire...
A5a tacos 5b yes 5c maybe
thank you sir -- thinking I actually oughta do it then
I love this!! https://t.co/k9TAE2nSHD
A3 Ss built physical representations of their goals -- not just lists or surveys or inventories? How might it empower?
And with that, I gotta eat! Sorry to skip out early loved being back here though!
A4a) Not sure, but I'm open, b) however you like, c) okay, I will think about it. Thanks!
A4 Thoughts on homework. Thoughts on reading logs and post its while reading
holy bum steer I dig your tweets
Did you jot my ideas down?????
is now trending in USA, ranking 43
4a - I have a few ideas, but I was dead when I wrote these!
4b - standard or slow? I like standard better...
I have a love hate relationship with Post-it notes.
This just made me laugh out loud..... LOL
and Sean quickly glances over at Nathan
A4 Real-world vs. School-World as in late work, motivation, how we learn, how we read, WHY we learn, WHY we read, WHERE we read
I agree! Could talk about every week.
You and me both and with reading logs and with homework (I have issues)
A4a bringing nature into school.
4b every other week with maybe a month off? I know other chats have done something similar.
I want an outdoor classroom SO badly! Loving being outside!
Oh, good one! Why didn't I think of that. I love nature. Biophilia will save us all!
A4c I am a novice, but I would be interested in co-hosting. I am moderating 5.16 on
A5 Write about what your mom means to you
We had one at my old school. LOVED it!
I am dead now, hence my answer to a). Agreed on b).
A4 the more convos about practical how & solution finding the better-ers; keep er Rollin in the summer if ye can
That's usually mine, too...write an essay/add art.
A5: not at Middle School level...... I always tell my Ss to be kind to their Ps every day.
I just like all stationery, but I believe all Ts do on some level-look at this chat!
Fun topic- A lot of great things happening around environmental literacy, hydroponics in school, outdoor classrooms.
I LOVE THIS. https://t.co/CeSmOGw1Mp
We should co-moderate on how to use hip-hop in the classroom......that would be fun.....
A5: Mexican Mother's Day is on Tuesday, May 10th. Nothing planned with the 18yo Ss, no, but MS grades usually do.
A5 Learn about the history of mothers day, honestly not sure how to bring in for HS.
Yes, please! I've seen some cool concepts. Harder to implement in a desert climate.
It's been a while, but every year it was something different. Not a fan of repeat gifts.
A5 To model the geologic timeline we make personal versions students can gift
Love glitter! And sparkles.
All the amazing ones get used up in K-2.
NO GLITTER! (or SPIRALS!)
Glitter! ugh! That stuff repeats itself for months!
Q5 was the lull question!
hate when all Ts in a GL do the same thing yr after yr. I'm getting a lot of repeat gifts as my boys get older
Love it! I pull it out w/ MS, they love it! (puffy paint impossible to clean up)
Plaster hand print, picture frame...
Waiting for someone to go there! Thanks for not disappointing! https://t.co/joRRfuKsdM
Glitter is the herpes of crafts...
LOL I know! That's what's great! The gift keeps on giving...
Didn't know there was a pic to go with it.
I will never disappoint when it comes to inappropriate comments
I learned this from dating an art teacher.... ?
why would they have a glitter meme with Bronson Pinchot
Best new addition to the chat in the last month:
https://t.co/olEoTyGOB2
I will never disappoint when it comes to inappropriate comments
Flower in a pot w the reasons they love me on each petal, acrostic poem.... We get repeat Christmas gifts too!
but isn't that the best part. Oh and how I love glitter paint
I'll give it a shot, why not!
Derek checking in VERY late to tonight. Lots happening but happy to join my pals here!
1yr had tea gathering. Ss read poems, did shadow play, told history, gave a carnation to mom.
You have missed a LOT: glitter, hip-hop, Drake, Gandalf,
A6 My has been great until this weekend. I missed this weekend while at . So I'll do a couple extra!
SO off task right now. LOL
still working on last year's 100 projects
Whew! Glad I missed the , but sad about the rest!
Had artwork of S-drawn mom portraits displayed and Ss' baby pics displayed. Ss played music.
I am so jealous of this right now.
Always looking for new or other -worthy material.
Haiku a day? It'd be a good book... 100 Haikus by Hutch!
https://t.co/jspZIUIQTH
I am so jealous of this right now.
A6: I have no idea what this is. I guess I missed out this time around!
Just one of the reasons I love this chat :)
It does everything: Grammy, Pullitzer, Tony, ?
Talking glitter, paint, everything but chat questions. LOL Having a blast!
That's why I'm only doing a page a day, I can do it with TV on, and because it's bad, it doesn't matter...
You! Make it fun and for you, your Ss will benefit as you grow!
Thanks! I appreciate that!
FIRST couple of days? Of what?
So hard this time of year. Motivation
A7: I can talk about blogging: I haven't yet managed to make it part of my routine. What I want to do vs. what I have to do.
Oh, good one! Why didn't I think of that. I love nature. Biophilia will save us all! | More: https://t.co/uZWjyPjOtp
A7 I wait until the end of the night, right before bed; by the time I'm done I'm wired and can't sleep!
. Not about bus safety! 100 day project. You're so busy you make things look easy!
Great idea. Maybe just a sentence a day! Love it
A7 Also looking for new content to can be hard.
The 100 day project style! (which is, like 36 days later than everyone else..)
Thanks for the great chat but I've got to sign off!
. Me, too. Do Teachers sleep?
I need to make sure my ?s are done b4 working on my novel!
I need to make sure my ?s are done b4 working on my novel!
A7 My biggest challenge with the has been being out of town & WAY busy. Thought I scheduled posts but didn't.
Thanks everyone for the laughs! I have to get going! See you next week!
A7: (where was 5/6?) making time... I need to make time!!
Maybe I need to try focusing for 100 days. LOL Not getting distracted.
. Did anyone use the or was it just ? Getting ready to storify.
I found writing tomorrow's post tonight worked really well. Plus it keeps you from falling behind or missing.
. Tech problems. I lost two blogs. 98 days behind. Not, really, 0nly a couple wks.
What's your 100 day challenge? Writing a novel?
