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RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #EnviroEd chat for Wednesday, July 20, 2016

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Please introduce yourself, your role & how you’re getting your #EnviroEd inspiration this July?

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Rob here for #EnviroEd chat ... nothing is more inspirational than summer strolls with toddlers.

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Tonight, our chat focusses on your “Summer #EnviroEd Reading List”

inthebigmuddy Jul 20 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Get out via Cambridge Outdoors. https://t.co/8a2Rt5dHdK #enviroed #playoutdoors #urbanwildlife #CambridgeMA #CambMA #OST #ece #STEAM

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Please remember to use the #EnviroEd hashtag & to further discussion locally use your own Board or other related hashtags #peel21st #yycbe

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1 in 1 minute … #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: What books/films are you looking forward to diving into to further your personal or professional #EnviroEd learnings this summer?

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Happy to be here #enviroed Paul fr Calgary-as weird as it sounds, research for writing environmental grants has inspired moi this summer

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@PaulKelba Hi Paul ... that would be inspiring indeed ... #enviroed

massignmenthelp Jul 20 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#1to1techat #BmoreEdchat #DTK12chat #enviroed #fpslead#WIEE 9 Tips for starting graduate schoolhttp://ow.ly/jhey302lpMX

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hope for time @ shady tree high on a hill this summer to read @RichLouv 's "The Web of Life: Weaving the Values That Sustain Us" #EnviroEd

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 just picked up: Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change-Marshall #enviroed https://t.co/JzJpdvCROR

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Q1: What books/films are you looking forward to diving into to further your personal or professional #EnviroEd learnings this summer?

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@PaulKelba Sounds intriguing ... me thinks Climate Change is not the only thing we are "wired" to ignore #enviroed

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: What are your favourite books/stories with an #EnviroEd theme for the classroom and why?

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@RangerRidley so true-looking forward to fresh look at Climate Change through a psychological/sociological lens #ihope #enviroed

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Was introduced to "My Neighbour Tortoru" by #EnviroEd 'er @Kinderfynes ...become a summer canoe/campfire tale ... https://t.co/QpiO32fsJm

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:22 PM EDT

There are so many stories that a classroom teacher should have on their shelves for #EnviroEd -what's your addition? https://t.co/ldyoO6YM0m

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Q2: What are your favourite books/stories with an #EnviroEd theme for the classroom and why?

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Love the simplicity of #socialgood & #enviroed in this one Rob https://t.co/Kl1CWWgIlV

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Was introduced to "My Neighbour Tortoru" by #EnviroEd 'er @Kinderfynes ...become a summer canoe/campfire tale ... https://t.co/QpiO32fsJm

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@HeatherMMcKay of #yycbe has a cornucopia of #EnviroEd related titles to add to a teacher's list. Definitely worth a follow

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: Purposeful #EnviroEd outside the classroom can be revisited in creating stories/books afterward - how have you done this?

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2: 'What is Waldorf Education' -Rudolf Steiner- non-dogmatic so far, an important way #Waldorf can surface in reg-classrooms #enviroed

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A question for #peel21st team ... I'll be leading a session at conference in August & would love examples #EnviroEd https://t.co/wALfMW6qCl

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: Purposeful #EnviroEd outside the classroom can be revisited in creating stories/books afterward - how have you done this?

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Our Board operated #EnviroEd Centres use storytelling as pre-post opportunities to "extend the experience" Done via digital tools or other

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:32 PM EDT

More & more these days #EnviroEd Centres receiving classroom made YouTube story, Steller tales, etc instead of traditional thank you letters

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A3 - into the visual stories after some #enviroed using @PicCollage https://t.co/N2TPque7Ow

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: Purposeful #EnviroEd outside the classroom can be revisited in creating stories/books afterward - how have you done this?

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Willow here, trying to catch a bit of #EnviroEd chat tonight. Here's some reading to consider: https://t.co/KQgJ7iso9r

PatriciaNewman Jul 15 @ 12:19 AM EDT

Couple the video with a reading of PLASTIC, AHOY! https://t.co/lRpNICAnSq https://t.co/IEGN8qf8up

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Often have seen #EnviroEd classes taught in English then heading back to school to write Immersion or Native Tongue https://t.co/BT7zEhZL9d

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Such a grand idea-storytelling extending experience- #peel21st such a leader in #EnviroEd https://t.co/GC24yWFgPf

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Our Board operated #EnviroEd Centres use storytelling as pre-post opportunities to "extend the experience" Done via digital tools or other

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4: what tools, apps, strategies are key resources for creating stories/books for students in the realm of #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

@PaulKelba I have wonderful #EnviroEd staff who have created stories to prep Autistic students before arrival to help prepare for field trip

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:36 PM EDT

The research showing why your kids should get dirty | @RangerRidley #enviroed https://t.co/xYyOUn2i9I

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Good evening @KinderKids123! Would love to hear some of your favourite #EnviroEd stories/books for tonight's chat

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What a great way to teach interdisciplinary #EnviroEd! https://t.co/T947T1pQAq

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Often have seen #EnviroEd classes taught in English then heading back to school to write Immersion or Native Tongue https://t.co/BT7zEhZL9d

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@RangerRidley oh there's an #enviroed chat in the summer? Oops I didn't even remember/realize. Let me go read the topic 🌿

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@PaulKelba hi everyone in #EnviroEd chat. I'm going to try catching up in the next couple of mins. 😊🌿

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@KinderKids123 Summer #EnviroEd Reading Lists ... we're sharing our favourite stories and ways of telling them

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hi nevella! #EnviroEdJoin #EnviroEd chat this eve to discuss your "#EnviroEd Summer Reading Lists" 9-10 pm EST @KinderKids123

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Hi nevella! #EnviroEdJoin #EnviroEd chat this eve to discuss your "#EnviroEd Summer Reading Lists" 9-10 pm EST @KinderKids123

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Love @StellerStories for #EnviroEd storytelling ... great way to prep or give narratives https://t.co/1f3h9ArUxe

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

A4: Reading books by Farley Mowat, Jack London as a way of encouraging Ss to write their own #EnviroEd adventures+ https://t.co/oceqqvVHrw

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4: what tools, apps, strategies are key resources for creating stories/books for students in the realm of #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@RangerRidley #enviroed @PaulKelba I've always loved this book. My Ss enjoy it too https://t.co/oRQ8hgX4AU 🌿😊 https://t.co/uBj8mB7xCB

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Our Ss have high school Eco buddies. We used iPads (Shadow Puppet Edu app) 2 take pics & create stories #enviroed 🌿 https://t.co/q9HD0IoaiQ

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q4: what tools, apps, strategies are key resources for creating stories/books for students in the realm of #EnviroEd

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Might be a bit old-fashioned, but they make good inspirational sources for #EnviroEd. Then Ss might take to apps to write, create blogs, etc

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

@Learn_OnTheFly Agreed! I have always promoted the stories of Jack London, Robert Service, ET Seton, Rudyard Kipling for #EnviroEd

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Tweet of the chat so far-so key for inspiration of #enviroed adventures Willow thx @Learn_OnTheFly https://t.co/JdHjDzGBBk

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A4: Reading books by Farley Mowat, Jack London as a way of encouraging Ss to write their own #EnviroEd adventures+ https://t.co/oceqqvVHrw
- PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:35 PM EDT
  
  Q4: what tools, apps, strategies are key resources for creating stories/books for students in the realm of #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:47 PM EDT

#EnviroEd Another book I love 2 read with my Ss. Fosters a sense of wonder. Not sure if anyone mentioned it yet. 🌿 https://t.co/UYzwOERyKH

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Been playing with iBooks after some great examples from our Aussie #EnviroEd PLN members such as @FieldofMarsEEC https://t.co/P98R7OGJCQ

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: How can we as educators use the out of doors to encourage or enhance literacy for our students? #EnviroEd

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Can #EnviroEd help me remember the name of this story? Boy stranded in wilderness following a plane crash must survive on his own. 1/2

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Yes my class had pleasure of @RangerRidley doing a kindergarten outdoor day in February. And sugar bush! #enviroed https://t.co/FqJTzhFdDk

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Our Board operated #EnviroEd Centres use storytelling as pre-post opportunities to "extend the experience" Done via digital tools or other

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@RangerRidley even read a story via Skype to my Ss! When we had worm inquiry. I'll remember to do that more next year #enviroed 🌿

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Learn_OnTheFly Sounds like "Hatchet" to me .. by Gary Paulsen #EnviroEd

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Think they even made a movie about it, but I cannot remember the name! 2/2 #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

I always look forward to @RangerRidley & his #kindergartenbioblitz . Great way for Ss to share stories and discoveries! #enviroed 🌿

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Our @PeelSchools #EnviroEd sites looooove reading stories to classes from the Forest ... "extending the experience" https://t.co/PrqyEumSmq

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@RangerRidley even read a story via Skype to my Ss! When we had worm inquiry. I'll remember to do that more next year #enviroed 🌿

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I always look forward to @RangerRidley & his #kindergartenbioblitz . Great way for Ss to share stories and discoveries! #enviroed 🌿

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I must check that out; I love a good survival in the wild story! #EnviroEd https://t.co/NeSyMakujp

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:51 PM EDT

@Learn_OnTheFly Sounds like "Hatchet" to me .. by Gary Paulsen #EnviroEd

inthebigmuddy Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A1 #enviroed@ https://t.co/Qr5E05Rwfd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Learn_OnTheFly Hatchet is a great book to read then go out & experience pieces of - We do this at our Centres with Gr 5's. #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

We often bring paper and crayons/markers on walks. Ss can choose to write down discoveries, observns. #enviroed https://t.co/uCLRi1cQrG

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Q3: Purposeful #EnviroEd outside the classroom can be revisited in creating stories/books afterward - how have you done this?

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A5: tweet '6 word stories' when in the natural world like @HeatherMMcKay does Solitude spots-teachbacks #enviroed https://t.co/7lmYWmdcJd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: How can we as educators use the out of doors to encourage or enhance literacy for our students? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Social Media can also be a great tool in sharing your #EnviroEd stories - especially over time

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Oh, to be a young student again, especially at one of your schools! #EnviroEd https://t.co/7w0GgtL26a

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@Learn_OnTheFly Hatchet is a great book to read then go out & experience pieces of - We do this at our Centres with Gr 5's. #EnviroEd

PaulKelba - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:55 PM EDT

That's gold Julie-thx for this #enviroed https://t.co/ipaIIw9nVF

inthebigmuddy Jul 20 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A1 #enviroed@ https://t.co/Qr5E05Rwfd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A5: by allowing Ss to use things they see/hear/smell outdoors to create a story (no need to even write) #enviroed https://t.co/jzC5rSqdnV

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: How can we as educators use the out of doors to encourage or enhance literacy for our students? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Even modern stories such as Hunger Games or The Reverent can be discussed in experiential #EnviroEd real vs unreal

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:57 PM EDT

A5: outdoor classrooms. I'm spearheading one for our school next year. Great place 2 take classes 2 read. #enviroed https://t.co/jzC5rSqdnV

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:48 PM EDT

Q5: How can we as educators use the out of doors to encourage or enhance literacy for our students? #EnviroEd

RangerRidley - Moderator Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Be it summer camp, family time or school learning - the Campfire is the perfect 21st Century Learning Tool https://t.co/rxb4fCKl08 #EnviroEd

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Hey #EnviroEd sorry I've been MIA & arrived late. I've set reminder alarm for future Wednesdays. Thought it didn't happen in summer. Oops☺️

Learn_OnTheFly Jul 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A5: Taking students out with a variety of field guides, different types for different groups to to learn & share #EnviroEd lessons later.

KinderKids123 Jul 20 @ 9:59 PM EDT

ps #EnviroEd I'm Nevella. A kindergarten teacher in the peel district school board (same board as @RangerRidley 😊🌿)