#ditchbook Archive
#DITCHbook was created by Ditch That Textbook author Matt Miller. The chat focuses on innovative teaching ideas and disrupting standard textbook education.
Thursday January 5, 2017
10:00 PM EST
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:01 PM EST
When you want to stay up for
#ditchbook
chat but your bed is calling. Anyone up for moving it to 2a.m. when it is feeding time?
#newmomprobs
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:02 PM EST
Welcome to
#DitchBook
! Please introduce yourself & SHARE one thing you do to kick off the 2nd half of school w/ Ss
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:02 PM EST
LOL ... that would be the
#DitchBookAfterDark
chat! You can be the leader of it, MEgan! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @mltolin
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
Let's do this
#ditchbook
I'm Doug from
#wp103
in WC IL. Tomorrow is technically our 1st day of sem 2 & we are playing
@breakoutEDU
In reply to @breakoutEDU
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
Hellllooooo
#ditchbook
! Evan Mosier, Tech Integrationist Lead Teacher and 6th Gr. LA - Davenport, Iowa. Remaining positive 2 start 2nd half!
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
ππππ
#ditchbook
MsDalbeyRRS
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
Would love to get in!
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
LOL! Thankfully all my babies sleep through the night now.
#DitchBook
In reply to @mltolin
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Craig, Instructional Coach from Texas. Howdy y'all
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Happy New Year everyone! Dianne 4/5 T from Ca. We are creating a class
#OneWord2017
slideshow and ebooks about our vacay
#DitchBook
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Lisa from
@McREL
in Colorado. Not a classroom teacher, just here to learn.
#Ditchbook
In reply to @McREL
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Greetings
#ditchbook
friends! I'm Stacy, a 4th grade teacher ditching from Peoria, IL.
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Hello Friend!
#DitchBook
In reply to @emosier3
MsDalbeyRRS
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Would love to jump in!
#DitchBook
@SEANJFAHEY
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
Good evening, sir! How was your snow day today?
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:04 PM EST
I'm looking forward to hosting my first
#ditchbook
chat on 1-26-17. I hosted
#tlap
this past Monday and it was crazy good!
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
When we share, we are
#bettertogether
. That is why I love the message behind
@TsGiveTs
and
#hyperdocs
#DitchBook
.
In reply to @TsGiveTs
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hello from Donna in Ontario.I want to start Skype mystery in 2017.
#ditchbook
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Sarah MS Sci teacher from Colorado Hi
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Haven't experience
@breakoutEDU
but its on my to do list!
#ditchbook
In reply to @breakoutEDU
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
Let's do this
#ditchbook
I'm Doug from
#wp103
in WC IL. Tomorrow is technically our 1st day of sem 2 & we are playing
@breakoutEDU
In reply to @breakoutEDU
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hi All! Cori TOSA from CA. I like to start w
#oneword
for staff -don't have Ss anymore :(
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey
#DitchBook
! Matt here, DTT author/blogger/etc. Like many, we'd SHARE what we did over break!
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
What a Wonderful World.
#ditchbook
In reply to @kendraleier, @breakoutEDU
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hi
#ditchbook
Rayna from MA. I started the year with a question- asked Ss how they could build the rock cycle.
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hey there, friend!
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Greetings! I'm Stefanie from IL & I teach 2nd grade. We started our
#oneword2017
projects!
#DitchBook
https://t.co/J8IprwGRlm
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Cori Orlando in the house! Hey there!
#DitchBook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Hello
#DitchBook
, trying to ditch my lurking. Michael from Hilton, NY. Less in class talking from me to start 2017
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
πππ
#ditchbook
I Like to do a mass clean out of my google drive to start the 2nd 1/2 of the year!
EduGladiators
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
π
#EduGladiators
BACK 1/14 w/
@bethhill2829
βΆοΈJoin her LIVE afterwards
https://t.co/llHTUyNGHU
#K12ArtChat
#ditchbook
#MOedchat
#teachnvchat
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
I loved participating in your
#tlap
chat and look forward to your
#ditchbook
one!
In reply to @wpmsad
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi I'm Kendra, from Saskatchewan. Just completed my internship (student teaching) and have 3 classes left in my degree
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Once you start, you want to make everything a breakout! So fun!
#DitchBook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @breakoutEDU
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Good evening,
#ditchbook
Sandy, IC from MN. An English T at β€οΈ, I'd welcome students back with book talks, a book pass, book dating, etc
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi Matt!!! Not on "dance mom" duty tonight!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
I enjoy the digital ones as much as the physical ones Sean!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @breakoutEDU
mrsvruiz
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi! I'm Valerie a TOSA from San Diego. I have Ts write goals that will help them focus on supporting Ss during the 1st 9 wks.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:02 PM EST
Welcome to
#DitchBook
! Please introduce yourself & SHARE one thing you do to kick off the 2nd half of school w/ Ss
@jmattmiller
@KarlyMoura
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
I saw some of the ripples from that
#tlap
, Doug ... it was rockin'!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
jkervs
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi
#DitchBook
! Jocelyn from Toronto, HS Music. Watching
#WJC2017
tie game! Will chat w Ss about holidays and do a
#OneWord2017
activity.
BonKramer
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Bonnie from Western Iowa. K-3 General Music and K-12 Gifted
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Then jump Robin ... we'd love to have you!
#DitchBook
In reply to @MsDalbeyRRS
TaraMartinEDU
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
#ditchbook
Good evening, peeps! Tara from Kansas
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hello
#DitchBook
crew, Im Sean Fahey, 4th grade teacher from Indiana. Im doing this to kick off the New Year w/ Ss
https://t.co/qauUyd1IOs
SEANJFAHEY
Dec 30 @ 8:56 PM EST
Revised & Updated
#OneWord2017
#HyperDoc
Help motivate & focus Ss in the New Year!
https://t.co/3E701C5Pgr
#ditchbook
#INeLearn
#HyperDocs
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Hi
#ditchbook
! Lisa, teacher & tosa, Northern Ca. Hope everyone has had a great start to 2017!
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Thanks. My head was spinning for an hour after. WHEW!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Stacy! Miss you guys already!
#DitchBook
In reply to @StacyJFarmer
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Thanks Craig!
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Isn't it amazing how Ts find themselves STILL at school on days off?
#dedication
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
You're welcome to "borrow" mine. :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Have a hard time getting to sleep? I remember that feeling!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
My kit came yesterday!! Presenting it at our tech showcase jan 16!
@breakoutEDU
#ditchbook
In reply to @breakoutEDU
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:05 PM EST
Haven't experience
@breakoutEDU
but its on my to do list!
#ditchbook
In reply to @breakoutEDU
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:03 PM EST
Let's do this
#ditchbook
I'm Doug from
#wp103
in WC IL. Tomorrow is technically our 1st day of sem 2 & we are playing
@breakoutEDU
In reply to @breakoutEDU
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
You're right...it was a great chat. Looking forward to your foray into
#ditchbook
hosting. The team's all behind you.
In reply to @wpmsad
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
hey Matt spent it with family in Chicago
#ditchbook
Aggie wi
In reply to @jmattmiller
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Megan - Director or eLearning Initiatives for the
@IUPUISchoolOfEd
...excited to hang out tonight!
#ditchbook
In reply to @IUPUISchoolOfEd
sdtitmas
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Scott from NJ. This week our class did our first virtual field trip with
@SkypeClassroom
. Incredible!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller, @SkypeClassroom
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Uh oh, Sandy's here, Sean. We have to behave now! :-)
#ditchbook
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:06 PM EST
Good evening gentlemen! π
In reply to @emosier3, @SEANJFAHEY
craigrich6
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
I'm Craig, 4th grade T from TX. I started creating hyperdocs for decimal lessons.
#ditchbook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
No way!!! I would LOVE that!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
A1: To show the outside world what we are doing. I'm trying to get a TV in both buildings I work to stream social media posts.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Rocky from the CC of CA MS SS and Digital Media Arts and a
#seanie
#ditchbook
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
yes love that project
#ditchbook
In reply to @StefaniePitzer
rcs2ndary1
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Mike Shunneson/Dir. 2ndary Ed./Richmond Schools, IN.
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Thanks guys!
#ditchbook
In reply to @sandyrotto
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hi Tara!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @TaraMartinEDU
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hi
#ditchbook
I'm Sue, 3rd Grade teacher ditching up in the Arctic In Alaska!
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Ss centered w/less T talk gave me way more energy and created more class engagement!
#ditchbook
In reply to @mpotter44
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
we need to create a
#seanie
chat lol
#DitchBook
In reply to @slogue89
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
DITTO!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
sdtitmas
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1 b/c no one person has all the answers. Share what you know and "borrow" what you don't.
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
Hey Kendra! I remember those days. I was like, "Just get me a class of kids! No more classes!"
#DitchBook
In reply to @kendraleier
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
Hey Michael! THis is a great start to ditch that lurking! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @mpotter44
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1 Ts need to collaborate too - it's way too easy to become complacent in your ivory tower...
#ditchbook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
This is my first year trying it & why I never did this before I'll never know! Excited to see Ss final slides
#ditchbook
In reply to @AggieSalterITS
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: So we learn! Sharing is so valuable. I learn a lot from all of you fellow T's. Thanks by the way.
#ditchbook
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: So many Ts create great lessons. Why reinvent the wheel? If Ss are learning and engaged, share the success to boost learning.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: The answer is "why not"? Share the wealth, it's about the kids...they deserve the best!
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1: so Ts don't have to recreate the wheel, be like a pirate and "steal" good lessons/resources.
#bettertogether
#ditchbook
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
A1. The "open source" philosophy has the power to change the world! Ask Wikipedia.
#ditchbook
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
a1
#togetherwearebetter
can't do it all saves time
#sharingiscaring
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
Hey Stefanie! You and Stacy in the same
#DitchBook
chat. I'm so lucky!
@StacyJFarmer
In reply to @StefaniePitzer, @StacyJFarmer
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
We are also working on a
#OneWord2017
project!
#DitchBook
In reply to @StefaniePitzer
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: When Ts are islands, Ss lose out, by sharing Ts create new ideas/activities that Ss benefit from
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1. If I want Ss to share their ideas I need to model this
#ditchbook
It is how I learn and grow. Sharing is beauty of our profession.
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
I'm starting back Monday with my first
#hyperdoc
- frog vs human (anatomy that is...)
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
This is why I love the
#HyperDocs
crew. So willing to share!
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
Yes! I'm hoping to get on as an Educational Assistant supply so I can at least be in a class! Interview Tues!
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: For many reasons, but I love to model collaboration for Ss. It is great to say, 'The Eng Dept created this for you!'
#ditchbook
jkervs
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: Because we're all in this together, for the benefit of kids! And it's important to show Ss connections everywhere.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1:
#BetterTogether
.
#DitchBook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1 because that's what my mama taught me...really, though, why not share. We're here for our Ss sharing the best ideas is 4 them
#ditchbook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: We must share w/ others to learn & grow. Ss learn best by teaching others same for Ts too!
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
Good for you! I love
#hyperdocs
#ditchbook
In reply to @wizardwarren
MrSteinhauser
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1: many stakeholders influence Ss success. Sharing best practices and learning from others is KEY to increasing Ss success
#DitchBook
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
Share the success stories and all of the learning, creativity, coding, etc. occurring. It is so impressive.
#Ditchbook
mrsvruiz
Jan 5 @ 10:10 PM EST
A1 - "Sharing is caring" It's as simple as that. Sharing ideas w/other Ts creates meaningful conversations & community
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Save time and energy! Share your great stuff and find and use others. Thats why!
#ditchbook
sdtitmas
Jan 5 @ 10:08 PM EST
A1 b/c no one person has all the answers. Share what you know and "borrow" what you don't.
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Super jealous! I can't wait to become part of the
#HyperDocs
crew. I have to familiarize myself with it more, yet though!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Good luck ... hope you get it!
#DitchBook
In reply to @kendraleier
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1 Finding best practices should not be a wild goose chase and keeping it to self goes against values we want kids to exhibit
#DitchBook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
I just saw your HyperDoc! Loved it!
#DitchBook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
LannySaretsky
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Plus ideas spur other ideas. Often I'll put a diff spin to a great idea that I found on Twitter or somewhere
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
How about a huge shout out for our fearless leader
@jmattmiller
for re-opening the
#DitchSummit
I've been plugging it to my Ts
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1: it's imp for us to share bc we would only see education from our own perspective & small corner of the world - Think BIGGER!
#ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
I'm doing my first one on Monday!
#ditchbook
#HyperDocs
@lhighfill
In reply to @emosier3, @lhighfill
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Sharing on social media has definitely increased our school's profile
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
It sure does. My 5th graders love it!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wizardwarren
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
we typed the same thing! Great minds
#ditchbook
In reply to @emosier3
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
Ha! I was going there...
#bettertogether
It's that simple, right? We expect our Ss to collab...we need to do same.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1: Lots of teachers shared ideas/tips with me early on. It's my turn. Keep the cycle going.
#DitchBook
TaraMartinEDU
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1
#ditchbook
We are truly
#bettertogether
! Innovation is NOT born from 1 idea but rather many ideas that make new curious combinations.
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1: this:
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
Exactly! Teacher are should never be the lone wolf stranded on an Island!
#ditchbook
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:09 PM EST
a1
#togetherwearebetter
can't do it all saves time
#sharingiscaring
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
exactly! As iron sharpens iron...
#ditchbook
In reply to @LannySaretsky
craigrich6
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1 - if I hadn't seen Sean's hyperdocs, I wouldn't be doing the amazing lessons I'm doing now.
#ditchbook
BonKramer
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1: Share for affirmation, to be inspiration, to communicate, to collaborate, to improve my craft using others' comments
#ditchbook
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
exactly!
#DitchBook
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1 Finding best practices should not be a wild goose chase and keeping it to self goes against values we want kids to exhibit
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
Boom! This is what it's all about. I want all the Ts I work with to share on SM. Takes 15 seconds to tweet.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
A1: We elevate our profession by being generous w/ideas and supporting our friends near & far doing what we all β€οΈ-for the kids.
#ditchbook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
Also great to share our "failures" & the learning...spread the growth.
#ditchbook
In reply to @leemaxfield29
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:12 PM EST
Jumping in late on snow day...wait for it...#4! Longest winter break ever! HS Culinary Tr in Medford, OR
#DitchBook
tarheelbd
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 Support and Collaboration! Connecting with others is what keeps good teachers going!
#ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1: Sharing allows us to reflect and share our best ideas so students have opportunities to benefit from more than 1 teacher!
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
So very true! And 10
#ditchpoints
for using part of the DITCH acronym! Go Tara!
#DitchBook
TaraMartinEDU
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1
#ditchbook
We are truly
#bettertogether
! Innovation is NOT born from 1 idea but rather many ideas that make new curious combinations.
rcs2ndary1
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1: None of us have the capacity to learn it all on our own. Plus sharing can add a layer of enjoyment to the task at hand.
#DitchBook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
@golliharsclass
here from Texas 4th Grade A1: I'm great! But together we are awesome & can overcome any obstacle.
#bettertogether
#DitchBook
In reply to @golliharsclass
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 because peole share(d) with me
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Exactly, and if you can get the Ss to tweet even better!
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
MrsLedford6Eng
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
A1 The best resource for a teacher is another teacher! We're all in this together!
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Q2
#DitchBook
Its great to share, but what about others that dont or are afraid to?
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Exactly!
#DitchBook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
yes.
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
R1 If we keep gr8 things to ourselves it's a disservice to all learners we don't have direct contact with. Sharing = bigger reach
#Ditchbook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Whoa! No one said anything about ways to earn points!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Whole different ball of wax there.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Thought the same thing, Doug. Doesn't surprise me a bit though. That's the way Matt is. A giving human.
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @jmattmiller
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
That is so true. We learn and grow from our failures.
#DitchBook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Share! Creating without sharing is selfish
https://t.co/JELI25y6PZ
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Omg!!! Yes!! This 1,000 times!!
#ditchbook
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:11 PM EST
A1 Finding best practices should not be a wild goose chase and keeping it to self goes against values we want kids to exhibit
#DitchBook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
And others learn from our
#failforward
stories.
#ditchbook
In reply to @leemaxfield29
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Hey Tisha! Wow ... are you ready to get back in the classroom???
#DitchBook
In reply to @tishrich
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Without a doubt! I received their book for Christmas. Can't wait 2 implement!
#ditchbook
In reply to @mrsvruiz, @lhighfill, @kellyihilton, @SARAHLANDIS
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
I presented about
@jmattmiller
&
@burgessdave
yest at faculty mtg. Gave my Ts the 30 day pirate challenge. Lots of
#ditchbook
elements 2
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Q2
#DitchBook
Its great to share, but what about others that dont or are afraid to?
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Yes! it is important to also be sharing and communicating the great things Ts & Ss do in the classroom w/ family
#ditchbook
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
A1: I have grown exponentially from what others have shared! I want to give back!
#bettertogether
#ditchbook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
A1: your ideas get my ideas flowing & mine get yours flowing. The best ideas come from collaboration
#changingteaching
#DitchBook
burgessdave
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
#Sketchnotes
by
@VirtualGiff
for ALL 9
#DitchSummit
videos...pus it's re-opening for one week!!
https://t.co/sQ8bVWjioH
#tlap
#DitchBook
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 by telling them how awesome their ideas are and that they should share them
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
Tweet from class acct on my phone, only after I check it. Controlled environment to spread the word and their excitment
#DitchBook
In reply to @wpmsad
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 signed up some peers to do a panel on
#flexibleseating
at our next state conference
#InnEdCO17
"Classroom Redesign on a Dime"
#DitchBook
sdtitmas
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 I try to ask others about what they're doing as much as I can. The more you ask, the more they share
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @jmattmiller
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
Hooray
@taramartinedu
for using the DITCH acronym! And hooray
@SEANJFAHEY
for awarding
#DitchPoints
!
#DitchBook
In reply to @TaraMartinEDU, @SEANJFAHEY
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
In 1 activity: things borrowed from mentor teacher, twitter, & Pinterest combined to work for this years class
#DitchBook
In reply to @kendraleier
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
That's so exciting! Where did you "go"? That is one thing I'm looking forward to trying with a class of my own.
#ditchbook
In reply to @sdtitmas
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
That is what I am aiming for!
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A1: We need to collaborate in the world as a whole. Ts should model it and not work I silos.
#DitchBook
MrSteinhauser
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2: this is def a work in progress. Some use Twitter and instagram but many struggle to get on SM or create class websites
#DitchBook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A1: we are not alone. Even on our darkest days- someone's had it worse. Sharing is gaining perspective.
#DitchBook
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2: We begin staff meetings with Celebrations. That's a wonderful avenue to go to give someone kudos! Support builds from there.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Q2
#DitchBook
Its great to share, but what about others that dont or are afraid to?
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: I offer whatever support they need. Diff for all. A friendly "nudge" helps. I give credit to other people's ideas = value.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
If can happen at any moment!
#DitchBook
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:13 PM EST
Whoa! No one said anything about ways to earn points!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: I ask for copies of handouts & anything they will share. I work w a great crew luckily!
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: ask them to share in a faculty meeting, create a promotional style video to share with staff, campus wide google classroom
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: If we want the most equipped, inspired teaching corps statewide/worldwide, we have the power to create it. Share!
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2
#ditchbook
Send other Ts 2 them to hear what they are doing or tell As about their work. about the convos in the hallway & gentle nudging
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2 dept PC "mandates" it at weekly mtgs, models by sharing his own. people worth stealing from are sharers. Goes hand in hand
#DitchBook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: Remind Ts their idea is valuable! As
@burgessdave
would say must teach in way most powerful for Ss even in face of criticism.
#DitchBook
In reply to @burgessdave
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
Hey, you hung around! :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @mltolin
coachschutte
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
Derek, HS Social Studies from Kansas, A2 - started a Google Classroom for teachers to share,collaberate, and comment
#ditchbook
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
tried by pro principle
@ERTOlson
got all but2 Ts on Twitter!Jan challenge tweet 1great thing from ur class eachday
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @ERTOlson
CatherineKU72
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A1 With the amount & diversity of
#authres
resources, educators should build collaborative openSource platform. Share to learn!
#ditchbook
jkervs
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: By sharing things myself to start! Complimenting their awesome ideas and suggesting how much my kids would also enjoy it.
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
This is a great idea!
#DitchBook
In reply to @coachschutte
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
if you had a great lesson & didn't share it, isn't it like it never happened?
#DitchBook
share & inspire more greatness!
In reply to @jmattmiller
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 I tend to take great ideas from all of you and share with them. Nobody else does these great chats
#ditchbook
rcs2ndary1
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Relationship Building is key in encouraging people to share. A little praise goes a long "ways"
#DitchBook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: post on Twitter & tagging them in
@instagram
or telling others about them. When social media fails we can always just SHOUT!
#DitchBook
In reply to @instagram
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
You too Sandy ... you're the epitome of giving! (Did I impress the ELA teacher w/my vocab???)
#DitchBook
In reply to @sandyrotto
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 Lead by example. Try something new and encourage them to do the same. I'm not always successful, but I tried.
#Ditchbook
KimPollishuke
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
Kim Pollishuke from
#YRDSB
A2: I love to show people the Obvious to you, Amazing to Others Video
https://t.co/v5hn7qD6WU
#ditchbook
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: I send messages of praise on the good work they are doing and encourage them to share at team meetings or larger settings.
#DitchBook
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 - I also started a
#coffeeEDU
once a month, slow starting, but fun!
#ditchbook
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
My thoughts exactly! When I see great teaching, I praise & encourage T to share w/others. Or I ask if I can share,giving credit.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Share! Creating without sharing is selfish
https://t.co/JELI25y6PZ
#DitchBook
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2:
#gamified
staff by getting them on Twitter & launching challenges on school hashtag. It's catching on & Trs..seeing value.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
The power of twitter for EDU is amazing! Glad I joined and never going back.
#ditchbook
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
tried by pro principle
@ERTOlson
got all but2 Ts on Twitter!Jan challenge tweet 1great thing from ur class eachday
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @ERTOlson
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
CatherineKU72
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A1 Many educators have had PD that others can't access. Sharing spreads knowledge & fosters innovation & inspiration.
#ditchbook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 cont: I try to connect people as much as I can. Create environments & opportunities to collaborate. Safe place.
#ditchbook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: I offer whatever support they need. Diff for all. A friendly "nudge" helps. I give credit to other people's ideas = value.
#ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: After internship I have enjoyed having tea/coffee with friends and just letting them share their joy and I mine.
@amiereid
#ditchbook
In reply to @amiereid
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
oooo, that's a good idea
#ditchbook
In reply to @coachschutte
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: I'll share for them. I'm prolific on Twitter so I love putting their great ideas on BLAST!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2(a): my media class takes pics of what they r doing to put on social media to brag on them!
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: All Ts on campus have twitter accts, not all use, trying to increase that by showing benefit of it, same with conferences
#DitchBook
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2. Ask them,"Hey you who created this awesome thing, do you mind if I share it with ..." Give T's confidence to share more
#ditchbook
ChelleShel617
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A1 B/c if we stay within the 4 walls of our classroom, we'll nvr grow as professionals. A complacent teacher is an ineffective 1.
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:07 PM EST
Q1
#DitchBook
Let's get going by asking WHY?
spiraledu
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
starting a blog to showcase work for those who don't want to blog on their own
#DitchBook
I want to know what everyone is up to!
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
Great reply!
#ditchbook
I love sharing and feel complimented when asked to share!
In reply to @jkervs
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
Wow! That's awesome! How did you go about setting it up?
#ditchbook
In reply to @sdtitmas
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is BACK! Encore: Jan 12-18. Details:
https://t.co/MwjUJCSG8k
#DitchBook
#tlap
#edchat
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
Walk the talk goes a long way. Love this.
#ditchbook
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 Lead by example. Try something new and encourage them to do the same. I'm not always successful, but I tried.
#Ditchbook
BonKramer
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
A2: Also a work in progress. Assigned to different bldg for PD days this year so I get to see more Ts share what they are doing
#ditchbook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2(b): my media class also writes articles in our magazine to brag on them!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Hooray! Glad to have you here Robin!
#DitchBook
In reply to @MsDalbeyRRS
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Ps love to see their kids on SM. My son's K teacher last year put a picture of his STEM project and I LOVED it.
#ditchbook
@mrsSpangl1
In reply to @mrsSpangl1
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: Encourage & show others all the ways to connect & learn on twitter
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: a small group at my campus is trying to start a
#ObserveMe
movement to get Ts in other Ts classrooms. Lifelong learners
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Yes! Definitely trying to promote Twitter! Best way to share
#ditchbook
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2:
#gamified
staff by getting them on Twitter & launching challenges on school hashtag. It's catching on & Trs..seeing value.
#ditchbook
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Love it! The 3rd party validation can be so powerful
#ditchbook
In reply to @golliharsclass
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Ohhh yeah!!! Encore! Encore! Check out the Digital Summit materials for one week!
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is BACK! Encore: Jan 12-18. Details:
https://t.co/MwjUJCSG8k
#DitchBook
#tlap
#edchat
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
#323learns
This is a MUST for educators! Wonderful resources and incredible free PD. You won't want to miss this encore.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is BACK! Encore: Jan 12-18. Details:
https://t.co/MwjUJCSG8k
#DitchBook
#tlap
#edchat
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Q3
#DitchBook
Lets switch gears and discuss sharing & our Students!
@jmattmiller
@sandyrotto
In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Ooooh I like this one!!
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
I wish I knew the experience of this! We keep going here no matter what!
#ditchbook
In reply to @tishrich
AggieSalterITS
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
@ERTOlson
amen!!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @ERTOlson
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
If anyone from this class is looking to
#mysteryskype
LMK
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
.
@CoriOrlando1
is great w/the "nudge" :)
#DitchBook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:16 PM EST
A2: I offer whatever support they need. Diff for all. A friendly "nudge" helps. I give credit to other people's ideas = value.
#ditchbook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2(c): I did a
@neprisapp
session w/them & photographer to help them learn how to better take pics of the cool things they do!
#ditchbook
In reply to @neprisapp
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
If a great experience happened in one class, but no other Ss got to experience it, did it really happen?
#ditchbook
In reply to @spiraledu, @jmattmiller
RCSeLearn
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
Be a Blended Leader...
#ditchbook
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2 Lead by example. Try something new and encourage them to do the same. I'm not always successful, but I tried.
#Ditchbook
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
This is sooo good. I wonder if parents would show up to see any of this?
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: I tried to get my students going on personal blogs and also got them involved in a Twitter chat here in SK:
#myclasschat
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3. Ss blog weekly. Also submit work for
@peterhreynolds
#hutchcreativitymag
#DitchBook
In reply to @peterhreynolds
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
Consider me duly impressed...
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
wpmsad
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A3: I wasn't getting much interaction from Ss on Twitter so I started posting class stuff on
@instagram
& have faired better!
#ditchbook
In reply to @instagram
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
We need to get over our "aww shucks" mentality. What we do in the classroom is AMAZING, not average. Share it!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A2(d): I tell them how awesome they are!! And assure them that others r interested in what they do!
#ditchbook
MrsLedford6Eng
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A2: "This is great! You should tweet it!"
#ditchbook
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
A2: Jumping in! We're going to start a whiteboard in workroom where Ts can write in cool stuff they are doing under time slots.
#DitchBook
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
This summit is an absolute MUST! I can't wait to re-watch these sessions & rewind my learning
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:18 PM EST
The Ditch That Textbook Digital Summit is BACK! Encore: Jan 12-18. Details:
https://t.co/MwjUJCSG8k
#DitchBook
#tlap
#edchat
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A2(2) Won't lie, have used a little "blackmail" to get a few to join me for sharing get togethers :)
#DitchBook
mltolin
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
I'm trying to fight the good fight
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
The
#ObserveMe
movement is an important one. Ts should want the postitive not strings attached feedback that help makes us better
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
A2: a small group at my campus is trying to start a
#ObserveMe
movement to get Ts in other Ts classrooms. Lifelong learners
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3 Ss have hashtags and I tweet for them
#DitchBook
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3 my Digital Media Arts final was an open gallery with parents and staff attending and asking questions and making comments
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
That's powerful sharing with a wide reach! Way to go Sarah!
#DitchBook
#innedco17
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:15 PM EST
A2 signed up some peers to do a panel on
#flexibleseating
at our next state conference
#InnEdCO17
"Classroom Redesign on a Dime"
#DitchBook
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3: If Ss take ownership of their learning and creations, they'll WANT to share it with family, friends, other Ts.
#ditchbook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3: a colleague is pen pals with other class and looking to expand. The two Ts collab & guide discussion. I like
#googlehangouts
#DitchBook
LannySaretsky
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
Where's this SK you're talking about? :.)
#ditchbook
In reply to @kendraleier
leemaxfield29
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
@sandyrotto
, nice that you ask if you can share. Some people don't like the attention. Good to be mindful of their comfort.
#ditchbook
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
My thoughts exactly! When I see great teaching, I praise & encourage T to share w/others. Or I ask if I can share,giving credit.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:14 PM EST
Share! Creating without sharing is selfish
https://t.co/JELI25y6PZ
#DitchBook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
So excited! By the time I got to all of the videos there wasn't time for me to share with my friends! On it!
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @jmattmiller
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
Q3 looking for answers to use here! We don't have much tech at my school so social media is out :(
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3:
@padlet
,
@educreations
,
@GoogleForEdu
, create products for the community
#ditchbook
In reply to @padlet, @educreations, @GoogleForEdu
RCSeLearn
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
A3: Build the capacity for a student leadership team. Empower them to support each other and teachers.
#HSDL
#DitchBook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
Saskatchewan. It's a giant province in the middle of Canada.
#ditchbook
In reply to @LannySaretsky
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3 Ss led conferences another big way for them to share and take ownership. 3rd graders did it. So did my 4th and 5th.
#DitchBook
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
Love that idea. You sharing it allows me to try that idea w/my staff, thereby becoming exponentially better. Thx!
#ditchbook
In reply to @LisaGuardino
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
This is great advice. It motivates Ts to continue to create & share. We all benefit
#ditchbook
MsDalbeyRRS
Jan 5 @ 10:21 PM EST
If I have used their idea, I often tweet about it, giving them credit. I always give credit where credit is due.
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
LannySaretsky
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
I've heard so many good things. I'll def have to check this out.
#ditchbook
In reply to @StacyJFarmer
MaggieJCox
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
A2 encourage them to share on
#socialmedia
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
I really enjoy using
@padlet
It can be just for my class or Ss all over the world Checkout this one out
#DitchBook
https://t.co/08JF83TBed
In reply to @padlet
Jenrobbins91
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
Jennifer, STEM Instructional Coach A2 Share via Twitter, staff meetings
#ditchbook
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
going to make my SS finals the same. Kids showing off what they've done.
#ditchbook
In reply to @slogue89
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
Love this tool!
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @padlet
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3: Blogs, Twitter,
@padlet
&
@Seesaw
. Love having Ss able to showcase their learning in a way that works for them
#DitchBook
In reply to @padlet, @Seesaw
ChelleShel617
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
Great idea!
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:22 PM EST
A3: the world is negative enough. Build positivity into daily lives of colleagues and most importantly STUDENTS. Safe Zone.
#DitchBook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: Collaboration and teamwork are skills that future employers will COVET. Sharing in class prepares kids for them!
#DitchBook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
Maybe! I invited the two middle schools. The focus was sharing tech integration, but all was appreciated
#ditchbook
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
This is sooo good. I wonder if parents would show up to see any of this?
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: Ss blog, share on class padlet, presentations on
#geniushour
projects
#DitchBook
brynmw
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
Yes! Sharing the amazing work of our teachers is so important. It's sad that many seem to shy away.
#ditchbook
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
We need to get over our "aww shucks" mentality. What we do in the classroom is AMAZING, not average. Share it!
#DitchBook
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
We are doing this right now w/10 days of Twitter Challenge!
#buzzhisd
#ditchbook
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2:
#gamified
staff by getting them on Twitter & launching challenges on school hashtag. It's catching on & Trs..seeing value.
#ditchbook
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
Yep, Instagram, FB, Twitter, Remind, website, etc. Multiple avenues to reach Ps where they are.
#ditchbook
In reply to @wpmsad, @instagram
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3 I encourage other Ss to come to my class to practice presentations prior to the real thing.
#ditchbook
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
Hello there! Pretty sure we're the lucky ones. Still jazzed about the amazing PD yesterday.
#DitchBook
In reply to @jmattmiller, @StacyJFarmer
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3 - sponsored some Ss for our district showcase -wish I did more - hard to get Ss and Ts to share - fear of critics is powerful
#DitchBook
ChelleShel617
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
How does that work?
@tishrich
#ditchbook
In reply to @tishrich
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: I'd like to start a
#gradelevel
walk. Where kids can go into other rooms to see the greatness of their friends and peers.
#DitchBook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
A3: Ss "guest tweeter" on class/school acct.
@Seesaw
is a great platform. Ss blogging is fantastic for this as well.
#ditchbook
In reply to @Seesaw
jkervs
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3: Blogs, GHO/Skype, peer reflections, use of SM, concerts, and inviting other classes into presentations and display fairs.
#DitchBook
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3: Sharing at all school assemblies, through social media & to other classes or schools.
#DitchBook
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
Sounds really cool!
#ditchbook
In reply to @golliharsclass
rcs2ndary1
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
Hey
@wearrrichmond
2ndary Princpals...Does this sound familar?
#30DaysofCanvas
#DitchBook
In reply to @wearrrichmond
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
We are doing this right now w/10 days of Twitter Challenge!
#buzzhisd
#ditchbook
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2:
#gamified
staff by getting them on Twitter & launching challenges on school hashtag. It's catching on & Trs..seeing value.
#ditchbook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3 Submit RFPs for Ss to present at
#edtech
conferences
@masscue
has HUGE Ss component
#DitchBook
In reply to @masscue
BonKramer
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
#ditchbook
A3: I would like to get my gifted kids to start reporting on school activities with video/podcasts--student ownership in process
StacyJFarmer
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3: Ss post on
@ClassDojo
portfolios, post learning/ideas on
@padlet
, collaborate on Google slides/docs
#DitchBook
In reply to @ClassDojo, @padlet
KimPollishuke
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3: build a class Twitter account and have Ss share their learning, have a student EdTechSummit -by Ss for Ss
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
Immediately reminded me of
@SenorG
#ditchsummit
. "Don't get ready, Get Started"
#DitchBook
In reply to @SenorG
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
We need to get over our "aww shucks" mentality. What we do in the classroom is AMAZING, not average. Share it!
#DitchBook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3(2) Forgot an important one:
#MysterySkype
where we always share about out class and school
#DitchBook
brynmw
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
do you know of any elementary (k-5) schools that do this? I love the idea.
#ditchbook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @Seesaw
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
I may of may not have bribed w cookies, gifts of time,
#radstickers
:) Whatever works, as long as there is sharing.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
CatherineKU72
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
#ditchbook
A3 French sts use
@Seesaw
@padlet
@ThingLink_EDU
& our Google+ as well as Skype to share their projects, learning & experiences
In reply to @Seesaw, @padlet, @ThingLink_EDU
sandyrotto
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
Leave pride at the door. You never know if your sharing can lead to amazing experiences for Ss you'll never meet.
#ditchbook
In reply to @jmattmiller
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3:
@padlet
is great. Collab on
#googleclassroom
.
@youtube
their presentations. Kids want to be the next
@DudePerfect
. Use it!
#DitchBook
In reply to @padlet, @YouTube, @DudePerfect
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
A2: Been considering a PD with my Ts on the PLN value of
@Twitter
and how to participate not just consume.
#DitchBook
In reply to @Twitter
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
I've had Ps requesting tech nights. This seems like it would be an efficient way to reach a large audience.
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:23 PM EST
Maybe! I invited the two middle schools. The focus was sharing tech integration, but all was appreciated
#ditchbook
PrincipalNyberg
Jan 5 @ 10:20 PM EST
This is sooo good. I wonder if parents would show up to see any of this?
#ditchbook
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:17 PM EST
A2: Make it an event! Hosted a middle school 'Sharathon' after school last year. Lots of food and and fun and sharing!
#ditchbook
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
I am going to steal this idea for sure! Compliments to you!!
#ditchbook
In reply to @golliharsclass
MaggieJCox
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3 my student are sharing in Google Classroom
#gsuiteedu
hope we can use more
#socialmedia
soon I would love twitter
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
sure!
https://t.co/37RuOAR14r
click on the
#buzzhms
magazine button to see our mags for this year!
#ditchbook
In reply to @slogue89
wizardwarren
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3 - hoping the
#hyperdocs
will start to foster a culture of sharing more..
#DitchBook
brynmw
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
have you tried Facebook live? Wondering about privacy.....
#ditchbook
In reply to @ACTforEducation
mrsvruiz
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3 - S Led Conferences are good for Ss to share with parents. I don't use it often but
@padlet
would be a good place to share
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Q3
#DitchBook
Lets switch gears and discuss sharing & our Students!
@jmattmiller
@sandyrotto
In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto
ChelleShel617
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Sounds like you guys have it going on!
#ditchbook
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:24 PM EST
A3(2) Forgot an important one:
#MysterySkype
where we always share about out class and school
#DitchBook
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
It is a movement!
#DitchBook
#hyperdocs
In reply to @wizardwarren
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
I know individual Ts that do.
@firstgradedi
is a
@Seesaw
ambassador. She has gotten a lot of our Ts on board.
#ditchbook
In reply to @brynmw, @firstgradedi, @Seesaw
Jenrobbins91
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3 Google apps, Padlet, Answergarden, post-it notes, school newsletter
#ditchbook
CatherineKU72
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Agreed! I have class Twitter and Instagram. Trying for Snapchat, but that's another story! A3
#ditchbook
In reply to @KimPollishuke
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Q4
#ditchbook
Our final one :( Time to share your favorite resources!
@jmattmiller
@sandyrotto
In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Not everyone at my school uses it but this is my 2nd year using it in 2nd grade! It is amazing!
#DitchBook
In reply to @brynmw, @CoriOrlando1
mpotter44
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Anyone know HS ELA groups/individuals to share with? Trying to expand my content area resources
#DitchBook
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
any tips for
#mysteryskype
? going to attempt next week.
#ditchbook
In reply to @MViTDiTeach
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
Thanks. Sometimes I forget all we do. It's a lot of fun, but they are learning a lot too!
#DitchBook
In reply to @ChelleShel617
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
Why just the gifted kids?
#DitchBook
In reply to @BonKramer
tishrich
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
A2 cont. I love sharing on the value of being a connected educator because it's been life changing for me.
#ditchbook
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
As far as "guest tweeter" check out
@rwaggonerjr
@TLSHawks
@PVSDCamarillo
#ditchbook
In reply to @brynmw, @rwaggonerjr, @TLSHawks, @PVSDCamarillo
emosier3
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
I'm middle school ELA...would love to still collaborate.
#ditchbook
@sandyrotto
is another great resource.
In reply to @mpotter44, @sandyrotto
jmattmiller
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
BEST resource for finding
#mysteryskype
: <<-- THAT hashtag +
https://t.co/mReWECzeov
#DitchBook
@tchrdonna
@MViTDiTeach
In reply to @tchrdonna, @MViTDiTeach
MistyMitchellm
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
A3: I let Ss take pics and work on the social media posts for our school! They also publish a magazine on our website!
#ditchbook
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
A4
@SEANJFAHEY
drum roll...
@TsGiveTs
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY, @TsGiveTs
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
Ss being able to post comments & reply to others in
#googleclassroom
is a great way to model and practice these skills
#DitchBook
MaggieJCox
Jan 5 @ 10:25 PM EST
A3 my student are sharing in Google Classroom
#gsuiteedu
hope we can use more
#socialmedia
soon I would love twitter
#ditchbook
In reply to @SEANJFAHEY
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
A4: Twitter is my #1 go to. Also love EdCamps and other conferences
#ditchbook
rcs2ndary1
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
#DitchBook
https://t.co/BJmUjcZjdA
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:27 PM EST
Create jobs, be patient, have a set of questions ready to go and listen carefully to both the answers & the other's ?s
#DitchBook
In reply to @tchrdonna
TaraMartinEDU
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3 Ss can share to an authentic audience via video reflections, AudioBoom podcast reflections, guest class blogger,
#BookSnaps
#ditchbook
coach_DGarner
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3
#ditchbook
I have my students share and collaborate using
@padlet
or online discussions using
@Schoology
. Both are great.
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Q3
#DitchBook
Lets switch gears and discuss sharing & our Students!
@jmattmiller
@sandyrotto
In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto
brynmw
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
awesome. I'll have to check this out. Thinking a class for the day on our school account.
#ditchbook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @firstgradedi, @Seesaw
MViTDiTeach
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
Would love to hear how they did once you get it
#DitchBook
In reply to @tchrdonna
golliharsclass
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A4:
@padlet
@twitter
and
@YouTube
are big for us. Always looking to steal ideas though.
#DitchBook
In reply to @padlet, @Twitter, @YouTube
LannySaretsky
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
Mystery skype is great. I've also done it in small groups; helps shyer students get involved too
#ditchbook
In reply to @tchrdonna, @MViTDiTeach
SLP_NMS
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
#ditchbook
Delivering persuasive arguments 2 Peers-challenges perspective taking & Ss R pushed 2 confirm/change stance based on info shared
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A4
@Twitter
#ditchbook
In reply to @Twitter
craigrich6
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A4 - I use a lot of
@alicekeeler
ideas.
#ditchbook
In reply to @alicekeeler
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A4
#hyperdoc
community is amazing!
@KarlyMoura
@rachelmarker
@lhighfill
@SarahDahlheimer
@kellyihilton
#DitchBook
In reply to @KarlyMoura, @rachelmarker, @lhighfill, @SarahDahlheimer, @kellyihilton
tchrdonna
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
So valuable! I love my PLN
#ditchbook
In reply to @SteinbrinkLaura, @Twitter
CatherineKU72
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
#ditchbook
A4
#Frenchteacher
resource Wiki
https://t.co/esCliZ4o1f
, AATF Pinterest:
https://t.co/msnpXTg0ZT
, YouTube:
https://t.co/HLFC2ivQ4M
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
Did Ss lead conferences for the 1st time this year. Will be using again next year for sure. Experience for all was much better
#DitchBook
mrsvruiz
Jan 5 @ 10:26 PM EST
A3 - S Led Conferences are good for Ss to share with parents. I don't use it often but
@padlet
would be a good place to share
#ditchbook
SEANJFAHEY
Jan 5 @ 10:19 PM EST
Q3
#DitchBook
Lets switch gears and discuss sharing & our Students!
@jmattmiller
@sandyrotto
In reply to @jmattmiller, @sandyrotto
kendraleier
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
Love how versatile Google apps can be!
#ditchbook
In reply to @Jenrobbins91
LisaGuardino
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Ss have started to share links to their comp sci projects in the comment section in GClassroom - out of pride
#ditchbook
ChelleShel617
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
@TheresaShadrix
?? I know you know what this is. Tell me all about it.
#ditchbook
In reply to @TheresaShadrix
MrsDownNMS
Dec 22 @ 10:58 AM EST
The
#mysteryskype
went well!! Thanks
@Jim_dEntremont
βΊ
#nms204
π₯
#techinclass
In reply to @Jim_dEntremont
CoriOrlando1
Jan 5 @ 10:28 PM EST
A3: Screencasts,
@TouchCast
, green screen videos.
#ditchbook
In reply to @TouchCast
DennisDill
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3 Are we sharing the student's work or are the student's sharing their work ... our ownership or theirs?
#ditchbook
slogue89
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4 at home with
@kelly_logue4
#ditchbook
In reply to @kelly_logue4
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4: Twitter & hashtags are my favorite! The amount of connections I have made have been a game changer for me
#ditchbook
craigklement
- Moderator
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4: this is my newest favorite site:
https://t.co/5GHRIBy1Xu
#ditchbook
brynmw
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
looking forward to exploring their tweets! Thank you.
#ditchbook
In reply to @CoriOrlando1, @rwaggonerjr, @TLSHawks, @PVSDCamarillo
craigrich6
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4(b) - the way I run my classroom is inspired by
@Catlin_Tucker
#ditchbook
In reply to @Catlin_Tucker
KimPollishuke
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4:
@ericcurts
blog for sure
https://t.co/Mv3DKYk79U
,
@alicekeeler
blog,
#gafechat
MOST of all -
#edtechteam
summits
#ditchbook
In reply to @ericcurts, @alicekeeler
ACTforEducation
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
I have not. It makes me nervous.
#ditchbook
In reply to @brynmw
rlfreedm
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A4
@masscue
crowd always sharing & answering my Qs
@leobrehm
@KarenMMcGrath
@kwinsper
@MrsPrester
@randiegroden
@capecodlibrary
#DitchBook
In reply to @masscue, @leobrehm, @KarenMMcGrath, @kwinsper, @MrsPrester, @randiegroden, @capecodlibrary
StefaniePitzer
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
Agreed!
#HyperDocs
are my new favorite jam.
#ditchbook
In reply to @craigklement
SteinbrinkLaura
Jan 5 @ 10:29 PM EST
A3: Having Ss share digitally +using diff tech, & discussing a parent/community night for Ss to share what/how they're learning.
#DitchBook