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TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

@edtechninja You can always jump over to #DitchBook at 9. Book study starts tonight but the group is amazing & fun. I usually do both chats.

alishamknapp Jun 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT

Goal for next year: Push myself + Ss to live more in the transformation area than enhancement #DitchBook #323reads https://t.co/pCBNahOkD8

burgessdave Jun 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT

20 minutes until the #DitchBook book study continues at 9CST! Here are the questions. #tlap #learnlap #xplap https://t.co/EbulVlJ0tC

NoodleMarkets Jun 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT

62% of districts have digital content & curric strategies in place #ditchbook via @DA_Magazine https://t.co/5yli8Ms7pp

participatelrn Jun 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT

#ditchbook is about to begin! Collaborate & share resources with your PLN at https://t.co/4uoAE5N9uv

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

It's time. Let's get this #DitchBook Party started! @jmattmiller @burgessdave @burgess_shelley @KarlyMoura #tlap https://t.co/KCMBx6QSzw

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Woo hoo! Our #DitchBook book study is on, people! Check it out! https://t.co/8velIPt4x3

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

It's time. Let's get this #DitchBook Party started! @jmattmiller @burgessdave @burgess_shelley @KarlyMoura #tlap https://t.co/KCMBx6QSzw

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Johanna Brown here from Pullman, Washington. I teach chemistry @PullmanHS. #DitchBook

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Hi! Tracy Zordan - Montreal - HS science teacher #ditchbook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Karly, TOSA from SF Bay Area, CA. Ready for the 2nd Annual #DITCHBook Twitter book study chat! https://t.co/HbuXsBirJS

rachelmarker Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hello #Ditchbook book clubbers! Rachel, instructional coach from MT, by way of Ohio tonight. :)

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

@TracyZordan Hey Tracy! Thanks for jumping in! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook'ers! Andrea from MN!

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hi all! Dianne 4th T from soCal. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook ! Mandi from MO, HS Math teacher. Super excited about this book study.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Hey y'all! Matt here, head textbook ditcher and auther of the #DitchBook book! Tweeting from home in rural west central Indiana tonight.

mrfuehr Jun 23 @ 10:01 PM EDT

Andy 3-5 principal from SW Mich #DitchBook

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@jmattmiller 1st book on my list this summer! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey y'all! Matt here, head textbook ditcher and author of the #DitchBook book! Tweeting from home in rural west central Indiana tonight.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@TracyZordan Woot! That's what I like to hear! :) #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Used to live in West Lafayette! #Hoosiers #DitchBook

KatieWells82 Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hello! I'm Katie, third grade teacher from Canton, Ohio. #DITCHBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Hey #Ditchbook Reba from Dallas, Educ Consultant w/Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt Ready to dive into the book

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach Hey Dianne! Good to see you here! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@halversonandrea My MN homegirl, Andrea! #DitchBook

MsVenturino Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

@jmattmiller it's Thursday night already?! Oh hey there #ditchbook. I'm about to drive home :(

LindseyHansen79 Jun 23 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Lindsey Hansen asst princ Kansas!! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@halversonandrea Hey yourself, Andrea! Glad to see you! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@sandyrotto You know it! #DitchBook

KelzBoldt Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm a business teacher in Texas. #ditchbook every day

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

All the #INeLearn peeps should swing on by #ditchbook now! A 6 wk study commences tonight! Even if you haven't read, check it out!

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@KarlyMoura You rock, Karly! Love this #ditchbook GIF!

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@jmattmiller So excited to share and learn here. Loving the book #Ditchbook

reid_daley365 Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Marci Pietrandrea, Middle School LA, Virginia #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

@KelzBoldt Sweet! Some subjects lend themselves to it easier than others, don't they??? #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Almost forgot to show up tonight! Was out for a bike ride enjoying the beautiful weather! Good thing I had a cal reminder! #ditchbook

MBDitzenberger Jun 23 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook, Mike, Assistant Principal from PA

dduncan3 Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hello #DitchBook! Dave from Imperial, MO. Fifth grade teacher.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@reid_daley365 Hey Marci! Middle school like my wife (she's a SS teacher). You guys are my heroes! :) #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Hey there, #DitchBook! Chantell, tech director from IN here!

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@jmattmiller So excited for another awesome summer #DitchBook study

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@KelzBoldt @jmattmiller This is true....#DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@halversonandrea Those calendar reminders have saved my bacon on a number of occasions! #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

👋👋👋 Misty Mitchell Media/EdTech in St. Petersburg, FL tonight. #ditchbook https://t.co/qNUw4SfwUW

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Sylvia Ellison, writing coach, from Takpa, FL ... Checking out a new possible text for my fall reading 🙂 (summer reading full 😜) #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MsLaurenMertz Come on over to #DitchBook we are starting week 1 of the book study. It'll be a great time.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@MBDitzenberger Hey MIchael! Glad to see an admin here ... #DitchBook starts from the top!

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@jghfoundation08 Glad you're here tonight. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@dduncan3 Hey Dave! Glad to see you, sir! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn Woo hoo! Chantell's here! #DitchBook

massignmenthelp Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Online tutoring vs. regular classroom teaching https://t.co/xrbxbox68N #ditchbook #moedchat

massignmenthelp Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Online tutoring vs. regular classroom teaching https://t.co/HrfyI7Wtkw #ditchbook #moedchat

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Hi #DitchBook : Cori TOSA from SoCal.

Njean88 Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Noelle from Indiana--7/8 Math #DitchBook

emosier3 Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Good evening, #DitchBook!! Evan Mosier, 6th grade LA and Tech integrationist - Davenport, Iowa! Excited 2 c you all at #ISTE2016 soon!

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@LindseyHansen79 Welcome, Lindsey! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@sandyrotto I know ... round two! Love to go over these ?s with some new folks AND familiar faces! #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Jumping in for the first time! Rachel from Cheyenne, WY #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Glad to be hear. Excited about diving into the #Ditchbook text tonight https://t.co/RibD25BWtW

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

@jghfoundation08 Glad you're here tonight. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

@CoriOrlando1 Hi Cori! Didn't know you were reading #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Yes! This was an awesome day at Hudson ISD! Glad to have you here Misty! #DitchBook https://t.co/qHws7dstO2

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

👋👋👋 Misty Mitchell Media/EdTech in St. Petersburg, FL tonight. #ditchbook https://t.co/qNUw4SfwUW

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@KelzBoldt As it should be. Welcome! #DitchBook

rachelmarker Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Textbooks make learning feel so flat. The content is static + 1-dimensional. Inhibits differentiation & teacher creativity! #Ditchbook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Good evening #DitchBook 4th grade teacher from CA

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Here's Q1. Let's address textbooks head on. #DitchBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #tlap @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn https://t.co/hAF6KgsMH1

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MOedchat If you are missing some PLN action with #moedchat on summer break, hop over to #DitchBook for the start of our books study.

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Laurie, third grade teacher, from IN #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach I'm not...just decided to jump in bc I love this stuff! #DitchBook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Darn auto correct 😜 ... From Tampa, FL #DitchBook https://t.co/d3NTzTc7Eo

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:04 PM EDT

Sylvia Ellison, writing coach, from Takpa, FL ... Checking out a new possible text for my fall reading 🙂 (summer reading full 😜) #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@CoriOrlando1 Hey Cori! Love that you're here strengthening the #tosachat / #DitchBook connection!

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@Njean88 Hi Noelle! Hoosiers representin' tonight! #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Books do the heavy decision-making for Ts, they are reliable. But, no freedom, creativity, or quick change! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

@MBDitzenberger Hi Mike! Welcome. #DitchBook

DaultonAS Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Hey #DitchBook! Teri from Texas, instructional coach.

rachelmarker Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1 pt 2) TBs satisfy old school mentality of tchg. When districts encourage TB use, Ts often think there's no other way. #Pavlov #Ditchbook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1) For music, the repertoire was poor quality, the pacing made no sense, and the concepts didn't even match district curriculum #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@MsCrawford101 Woo hoo ... a new ditcher! Welcome Rachel! Was not too far from you in North Dakota this morning. #DitchBook

KelzBoldt Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Outdated information. Business changes daily #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: I haven't used a textbook in quite a few years but it's a safety net for Ts. Start at the beginning and go as far as you can. #DitchBook

bickd Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#DitchBook Hi I'm Dawn. I teach K-5 science in Indy. First time on this chat.

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1) Textbooks are static. They teach one thing. They're not driven upon student's discovery or interests. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@craigyen Yes! Craig is in the house! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn My Team #DitchBook rockstar!

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Alisha 5th Kansas #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Kristin from Lansing, MI 6th grade ELA and SS #DitchBook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

Will you be at #ISTE2016 ??? #DitchBook https://t.co/kZDSoaH35w

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

@craigyen Yes! Craig is in the house! #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 They don't change! As soon as they are published they are out of date. Long help mindset because... #DITCHBook https://t.co/d5ZaWHoDtE

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Teacher-centered. #DitchBook https://t.co/wDfOSFyayD

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1) Textbooks are static. They teach one thing. They're not driven upon student's discovery or interests. #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: One size fits all doesn't work! Not engaging, static. No innquiry. #DitchBook

8TeachWriteArt8 Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hi. 👋🏽 #ngsschat #ditchbook EduConsultant.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@ldavies1012 Hi Laurie! Godo to have you here! #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 They are an outdated, one size for all approach! And who is choosing that content???? #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: the ridiculous illustrations, the dumbed down content and let's face it, they are boring! #didisaythatoutloud #DitchBook

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks are static literally & information-wise. They're make things consistent & are like a warm blanket ...for some #DitchBook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

I love our current #SpringBoard curriculum - digital function, aligned to standards, growth mindset #Ditchbook https://t.co/JlHNCVCTgk

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Here's Q1. Let's address textbooks head on. #DitchBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #tlap @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn https://t.co/hAF6KgsMH1

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks = boring, not real world, don't allow 4 exploration, list goes on, easier 4 Ts to use, Ps see & know how 2 help Ss #DitchBook

quilterliz Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Liz from Indiana! #DitchBook

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Ss do not think textbooks are real stories and hard to relate to them. #DitchBook

mrsrichardsonrv Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hello Naylene from SC #DitchBook excited to participate

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hey! Helen from Houston here! 4th grade Math & Science #DitchBook https://t.co/hVKIQNwQev

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison I know how the PD books can stack up for summer reading. Whenever you can get to #DitchBook it will engage your Ss.

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks were the first wireless learning. Thankfully, wireless has changed dramatically. Our learning should change too! #DitchBook

emosier3 Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1: Brand new textbook, just big and clunky. However, there is a great interactive online component to it! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1.2) FYI: music TBs were originally written for classroom Ts with no training to teach music. Says something, right? #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1) Dislike the basal reader that I am to use as it kills the joy of reading; use it as a mentor text instead #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@HelenWilt Hi there! Fancy seeing you here! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Truth! #DitchBook https://t.co/cRmnOqFUxU

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1 Books do the heavy decision-making for Ts, they are reliable. But, no freedom, creativity, or quick change! #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@craigyen exactly! We need to play more to those passions and curiosity! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Don't feel bad ... I misspelled "author" as "auther" earlier and had to delete/repost. #typingfail #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Honestly, haven't used one in over 10 years...:) #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@sandyrotto Aww, thanks! But I think you're the rockstar, Sandy! So instrumental in getting this whole #ditchbook band together!

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@DaultonAS Hey Teri! #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1 Books are outdated and do not follow mandated instructional sequence or include what's best for Ss #DitchBook

mrfuehr Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Ts trained to see txt book as curriculum not just as resource. Mindset evident based on long held beliefs. change is hard #DitchBook

MsSholle Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

Sarah from WY. 5th grade. #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

@craigyen will you be at #ISTE2016 #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: I do 👀 how tbks help new Ts, don't like that they stifle creativity & make new Ts feel they need to "get through" material. #ditchbook

Njean88 Jun 23 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Textbooks don't have enough real life applications for math #DitchBook

reid_daley365 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1 kids need current and this day and age current is 2 seconds ago! And textbooks are too heavy! #DitchBook

AssignmentHelpN Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A Guide to Competency-Based Education Model https://t.co/EzJ05wjifc #ditchbook #moedchat #CBE #edtechchat #edchat https://t.co/3X4E2Gg1sz

KatieWells82 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Boring for the kids and either above or below their reading level. They stick around because they make admins comfy. #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn Texas. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@halversonandrea But that's what teachers did -- teach from textbooks. Sounds like they forced it for music. #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: Agree w/@KelzBoldt Outdated & some incorrect info not culturally diverse, not business world ready #DitchBook https://t.co/ppDh3G36a1

KelzBoldt Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Outdated information. Business changes daily #DitchBook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Agree w/ quote ... #SpringBoard upgrades as needs demand .. I need to get more familiar with digital #DitchBook https://t.co/jl1c6bVd2j

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

A1 They don't change! As soon as they are published they are out of date. Long help mindset because... #DITCHBook https://t.co/d5ZaWHoDtE

lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@jmattmiller We're expected to use textbook because admin doubts our content knowledge #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Yes indeed. We should follow suit in that way in education! #DitchBook https://t.co/U57XJSIRiJ

KelzBoldt Jun 23 @ 10:07 PM EDT

A1: Outdated information. Business changes daily #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

With math Ts using textbooks, many think you have to assign 1-30 all everyday. Not only takes away creativity but is monotonous. #DitchBook

5StarStudents Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1:Textbooks don't evolve at the pace of our students. Education is ever changing, but publication isn't. #DitchBook

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

R1 Textbooks should be a TOOL. They provide students with only abstract concepts not concrete, creative ways to apply knowledge #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@bickd Woo hoo ... a new ditcher is born! Welcome Dawn! #DitchBook

mrsrichardsonrv Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Business Ed and technology textbooks can never be up to the day current #DitchBook

MBDitzenberger Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1: Every TB has a stigma- just another glossy thing from which to fetch an answer. #DitchBook

DaultonAS Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1b: It's the way we've always done it. Seriously Ts fear the unknown of what to do without it. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@CaptainRPSmith3 Hi Alisha! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser I feel the same way. Just taking it out of the cupboard seems to kill the reading excitement. #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@jmattmiller There were no music specialists back in day, classroom Ts did it all so books had to be accessible. #ditchbook

phhscience Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A. Textbooks are outdated. Good for some basic facts. #ditchbook

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@jmattmiller There is no "flexibility" in content. For example, Science changes every minute. #Ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser Yeah! Good to see you, Kristin! #DitchBook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Twitter has led me to so many awesome books - much better than searching on my own! 💜 PLN #DitchBook https://t.co/TkT2eTvl7s

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison I know how the PD books can stack up for summer reading. Whenever you can get to #DitchBook it will engage your Ss.

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@bickd This group is awesome. You will love it here! #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@TracyZordan "Here are your McLessons, please pay at the 1st window" #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@craigyen Yes! Will you? Will we finally meet? #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1b) School went back to a basal reader so "we could all be teaching same strands; using same language"; desire for consistency #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

You can't DO #Science with a textbook. #DitchBook (Unless you are testing gravity or combustion ;)

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

Hello #ditchbook ers! Nikki here a bit late.

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@jmattmiller you still spell better than the Kardashians and actually care about your spelling so u are way ahead of the curve! #DitchBook

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 In 25 yrs, I've never seen a math text that was great. Sad. Always have to supplement with my own stuff or other materials #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Used texts to create maze for @SpheroEdu , otherwise sat on counter all year #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 txtbooks trick Ts into believing THAT is the best way present a lesson & equals Ss success! #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach @SpheroEdu Pics please! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@lumshistory8 @jmattmiller I think sometimes Ts doubt their own knowledge too. Trust your own training and instinct! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@halversonandrea It sure does. Pigeon holes the profession as one that anyone could do. So not true. #DitchBook

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I actually don't mind using textbooks as a resource. #DitchBook

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison @sandyrotto agree! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@quilterliz Hey Liz! Glad to see you made it back home again in Indiana safely! #DitchBook

mrsseibel5th Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1. Hi! Shanda from Kansas and I plan to read Ditch the textbook is what I plan to read this summer #saskedchat #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Good to be seen! Happy to chat on this even though a bit late for me! :) #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

@Njean88 So. Much. #Truth! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Well done! 20 #DitchPoints for Helen for a book selfie! #DitchBook https://t.co/6azhV5F31t

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Hey! Helen from Houston here! 4th grade Math & Science #DitchBook https://t.co/hVKIQNwQev

downlinker Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Hi all, Terri in MI. 1st chance to follow chat but ditched 7th grade science texts years ago. #DitchBook

phhscience Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@edutechgirl @jmattmiller I agree my textbook is over 10 years old #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

Already ... falling ... so far ... behind ... Can't ... keep ... up ... #DitchBook

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@lumshistory8 @jmattmiller We do get Ts t-ing outside their content area regularly. Sometimes it is their source of knowledge. :( #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@MsLaurenMertz Fair warning - you will want the book after the chat :-) Glad you are here! #DitchBook

CoachKetcham Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

When was the last time you saw an adult learning to do something from a textbook? Never. #DitchBook #tlap https://t.co/ekzsb8cVht

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT

Here's Q1. Let's address textbooks head on. #DitchBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #tlap @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn https://t.co/hAF6KgsMH1

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm I agree that those are words teachers should never use. We don't "get through" any curriculum. smh #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

THIS is a deeper issue many times! Textbook usage can be a trust issue for sure. #DitchBook https://t.co/oDw30EDEC3

lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT

@jmattmiller We're expected to use textbook because admin doubts our content knowledge #DitchBook

CsotoMViT Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

#Ditchbook @CoriOrlando1 https://t.co/ZGJgM7BBCB

CsotoMViT May 26 @ 1:42 PM EDT

https://t.co/q52OlvfmDw

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@HelenWilt Doesn't it make you wonder why districts keep buying them if they don't do what we need??? #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT

@HelenWilt #Amen! #DitchBook They are a "bit" better than the old ones. At least they have more pictures now. ;-)

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

But when we did this Ts lost their creative touch and voice in educating. What a loss! #DitchBook https://t.co/l9H8xTwbIA

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

A1b) School went back to a basal reader so "we could all be teaching same strands; using same language"; desire for consistency #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@jmattmiller so glad to be here. Didn't think I was going to make it. #DitchBook

quilterliz Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@jmattmiller glad you are back too! But you are probably ready to jet out again soon! #ditchbook

lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@jmattmiller A1-Textbooks w/perm mistakes okay but #Wikipedia isn't? #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1: Ts might hold onto it bc afraid to take risks.Trying 2 help Ts take that leap & fail forward. They need to trust themselves.#DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Wow ... I think I could RT just about EVERYTHING in #DitchBook right now ...

polonerd Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

What an awesome night of chats. First great connections on #isedchat & now #DitchBook with an awesome crew.

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@sandyrotto its a trap that many fall into sadly.... #ditchbook

teachtori Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY . They also trick students and parents into believing it is the best way to achieve success. #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@CoachKetcham Good point. We may consult a book or manual, but we learn best by experimenting and doing it ourselves. #DitchBook

MsBolandSci Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

Haven't used a textbook since I started #NGSS Ss need to "do" authentic science. #ditchbook https://t.co/N6WrU63PKK

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

You can't DO #Science with a textbook. #DitchBook (Unless you are testing gravity or combustion ;)

mrsseibel5th Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A1 Hi! I don't currently like our series in reading or math. Neither align to standards and both are boring! #DitchBook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

They can be great resources , but if we believe we have to follow them to a "T" you've been fooled #DitchBook https://t.co/6SxRd7H7Z7

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I actually don't mind using textbooks as a resource. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@CoachKetcham Well.... I am reading The Hyperdocs Handbook but only after I learned from so many greats on Twitter. #DitchBook

bickd Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

#DitchBook I have been trained to teach my science kits with 'fidelity'. I feel bad taking pieces apart and adding it to other things.

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Completely agree. Way more reading this summer due to PLN and Twitter! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Yes! Curriculum fast food drive-thru style! So true! #WellPlayed #DitchBook https://t.co/yzOial0qr9

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:11 PM EDT

@TracyZordan "Here are your McLessons, please pay at the 1st window" #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Ready for Q2, #DitchBook ? Talking digital tools. How can they be better? @jmattmiller @burgessdave @burgess_ https://t.co/cbgdGJkaNM

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@CoachKetcham @sandyrotto @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn exactly! Even in grad school you don't use 'em! #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: @kirk_humphreys Absolutely...A Resource! Perfect use #DitchBook https://t.co/urDmkK1I1W

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I actually don't mind using textbooks as a resource. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@MsCrawford101 LOL .. thanks! #DitchBook

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Oh completely agree. I look at them like a menu. #ditchbook.

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@johannabrown Well, human anatomy & physiology volunteers are a little sparse in the class ;) #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser UGH! Couldn't teach that way #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A2 All standards and resources are online (w/ S additions) I get student data & info via qr codes & Google forms. Streamlined! #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm We especially shouldn't give new teachers a textbook. We must capitalize on their enthusiasm and pedagogy. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Aaaaaand that's what makes you a good teacher. (And why your students appreciate you ... or should!) #DitchBook https://t.co/bOrf0mljTm

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 In 25 yrs, I've never seen a math text that was great. Sad. Always have to supplement with my own stuff or other materials #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

@TracyZordan This is an epidemic caused by underfunding I'm afraid... #ditchbook

DaultonAS Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1a: No differentiation. Don't help us be better teachers. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

BOOM! Well said, Sean! #DitchBook https://t.co/ZVO1QmWh7F

SEANJFAHEY Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1 txtbooks trick Ts into believing THAT is the best way present a lesson & equals Ss success! #DitchBook

rachelmarker Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 Ss: GAFE tools (docs, slides, drawings) for so much. Curate + create w #HyperDocs. Me: @googledrive, Ggl Keep, @googlecalendar #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A1: The txtbk we have lacks conceptual examples for Ss. Sad. #DitchBook

MBDitzenberger Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@lumshistory8 @jmattmiller Sad to hear this. Your diploma guarantees your content knowledge...in my pro opinion. #DitchBook

lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Don't mean to insinuate all admin #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@mrsseibel5th Awesome! Hope you love it, Shanda! #DitchBook

Math2Do Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A1: I love my AP Stats book but find myself apologizing for data/examples that are older than my students. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@kirk_humphreys Resource yes, full curriculum not so much #DitchBook

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY Oh completely agree. I look at them like a menu. #DitchBook

emosier3 Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2: Similar to A1, the online component of textbook has allowed me to be flexible with content - allows 4 student-driven lessons #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@sandyrotto agree but many times that's their only curriculum.. 😕😔 #ditchbook

LaurieAnastasio Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

.@KarlyMoura I saw this image and had to come over and follow along. I'm on my first day of summer break. #DitchBook

KRScienceLady Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

Late but here #DitchBook

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

@phhscience @jmattmiller In my years, I encountered textbooks that were there when I was a student. It stopped at 2000. Yikes. #ditchbook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2 Included @ReadWorks text and youtube vids in @nearpod lessons #DitchBook https://t.co/zoA47WeekE

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Ready for Q2, #DitchBook ? Talking digital tools. How can they be better? @jmattmiller @burgessdave @burgess_ https://t.co/cbgdGJkaNM

LScumpieru Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Google Classroom has made my classes have fluidity. #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 With #HyperDocs we have flipped the role of students from consumers to creators! We can #Ditchbook w/ #Hyperdocs https://t.co/kmxkk9Flgk

phhscience Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

I have Ss write their own textbook in a form of a notebook #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

WOW ... if you're not in our #DitchBook chat right now, you're missing out! LOTS of great Ts and fantastic discussion!

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

SBD #SpringBoard digital & Revision Assistance (tech coaching for student writing) - part of Dev team #DitchBook https://t.co/LPvjZ9PFbW

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:15 PM EDT

Ready for Q2, #DitchBook ? Talking digital tools. How can they be better? @jmattmiller @burgessdave @burgess_ https://t.co/cbgdGJkaNM

reid_daley365 Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Clickers, instant results- instant feedback #DitchBook

principalkp Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Wow, I promote just the opposite. Admin need to push Ts away from textbooks. Too much of an anchor. #DitchBook https://t.co/4a6FpdegLc

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
THIS is a deeper issue many times! Textbook usage can be a trust issue for sure. #DitchBook https://t.co/oDw30EDEC3
- lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:10 PM EDT
  
  @jmattmiller We're expected to use textbook because admin doubts our content knowledge #DitchBook

emosier3 Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: Of course, all of the #GAFE tools have been nothing short of miraculous in my classes... #DitchBook

MsBolandSci Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: I use digital tools to analyze and chart collected data from my ms science Ss #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2: I love GClassroom but before that I was using my classroom website to share information. GC made it all so much better! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2) Used to use interactive lessons on my smartboard. Now I'm loving some #hyperdocs #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2: Google Classroom is the easy answer for me. Faster. Streamlined. Better communication. Less tech, more teach. #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2) Use @padlet for Ss to share ideas; @KidblogDotOrg for Ss to write, explore ideas, ditch worksheets for authentic experiences #DitchBook

5StarStudents Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2:Front loading the lesson on Edmodo, quizzes on Socrative and immediate feedback through google docs. #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@MistyMitchellm That's my point. Should be a collaborative experience, utilizing best practice and variety of current resources. #DitchBook

deborah_wilkes Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A textbook sometimes is great guidance for new teachers. Gives structure #DitchBook

mrfuehr Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 as a T used GAFE & moodle to create & assess. Now use Google Classroom with staff. Thanks to @Cmaring1 #DitchBook

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

R2 I love using Google in the classroom. Hyperdocs are an easy way for me to see what the kids need. #ditchbook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@CoachKetcham Luv yur statement... HaHa!! I still use Cookbooks becuz I can't Cook. LOL! But U R right #DitchBook https://t.co/ov9o41Qshf

CoachKetcham Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
When was the last time you saw an adult learning to do something from a textbook? Never. #DitchBook #tlap https://t.co/ekzsb8cVht
- sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT
  
  Here's Q1. Let's address textbooks head on. #DitchBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #tlap @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn https://t.co/hAF6KgsMH1

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@Math2Do Me too or data that just weird! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

Definitely. Teachers should have a full complement of tools at their disposal. #DitchBook https://t.co/BDunc4ELDk

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: I actually don't mind using textbooks as a resource. #DitchBook

phhscience Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@edutechgirl @jmattmiller My book is held together with duct tape #ditchbook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2) I'm fan of digital tools that have students creating, collaborating, and sharing with more than with just their classmates #ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 Eval tools like Goobric or @OrangeSliceEDU rubric is a huge time saver! Also the collab, real time of all things gafe! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach @kirk_humphreys Wish more Ts understood that curriculum = standards/sequence and not curriculum = textbook #DitchBook

mrsrichardsonrv Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Here I am with my digital copy #DitchBook @CherylWHunter https://t.co/LS9kN3Oqhq

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2) Here are many of my resources and ideas for use of them; explore as you desire https://t.co/wWoVqivbly #DitchBook

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Our admin team is doing everything digital & also trying out new tools (@voxer). Distributing info should be all digital too #DitchBook

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

R2-2 There are so many interactive online games that students think are fun, but they really give me the data I need to HELP them!#ditchbook

SEANJFAHEY Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I don't think they trick Ss. They prefer anything to txtbook lessons #DitchBook https://t.co/MfLWGWK9Sa

teachtori Jun 23 @ 10:14 PM EDT

@SEANJFAHEY . They also trick students and parents into believing it is the best way to achieve success. #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: #ironcheslides @jcorippo, #hyperdocs @lhighfill @padlet @goformative @gafesummit @googleclassroom #ditchbook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2 digital resources allow me to DI with leveled texts & variety of response styles (curriculum txbk is foundational work) #DitchBook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

I'm a big fan of all things GAFE! #DitchBook So many possibilities with the suite of tools. https://t.co/Viwv0znDKY

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2 Eval tools like Goobric or @OrangeSliceEDU rubric is a huge time saver! Also the collab, real time of all things gafe! #DitchBook

quilterliz Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Use our grading platform for blogs, posting link for videos, links for animations, games #DitchBook

LMurray_ Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2: Connecting with classes and experts have made an impact. Added authentic audience. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

@lumshistory8 Definitely not. I didn't read it like that. It is a problem at many schools, though. Thx for bringing it up. #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: formative assessment is insanely easy with tech tools like @Socrative @GetKahoot google forms! U can monitor & adjust quickly #ditchbook

KatieWells82 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: LOVE the ability to collaborate and easily share materials out with #GAFE tools! #DitchBook

halversonandrea Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@edutechgirl @phhscience @jmattmiller Because nothing has changed in science since 2000.....*facepalm #DitchBook

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: we use Office 365 and all of its components to collaborate and share docs #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: Ss more engaged so "lessons" were completed more easily, digital made organization better for both T and S #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

So what do you use when you aren't allowed to use Google? #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: I used Evernote for authentic writing assignments and I can assess & give feedback quicker #DitchBook #EvernoteCommunity

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2. Google Apps can really help in supplementing anything really. #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@deborah_wilkes Then you look up and realize there are unique Ss in front of you, with different needs not met by one textbook. #DitchBook

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: I've seen Ts using @GRADECAM @goformative @EDpuzzle for form & Summative assessment. Immediate feedback #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

Two created and many more to come. I'm so glad @KarlyMoura & @SEANJFAHEY shared this w/ me! I'm hooked. #DitchBook https://t.co/DBcl4v9MZb

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 With #HyperDocs we have flipped the role of students from consumers to creators! We can #Ditchbook w/ #Hyperdocs https://t.co/kmxkk9Flgk

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: I started using Quia about six years ago for an online classroom. Used Jing for videos. Need to get my Google on now. #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@LMurray I like the idea of connecting with experts #DitchBook

KRScienceLady Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

I Need you to tutor me on #hyperdocs #ditchbook https://t.co/U97dxdZZN9

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

A2 With #HyperDocs we have flipped the role of students from consumers to creators! We can #Ditchbook w/ #Hyperdocs https://t.co/kmxkk9Flgk

quilterliz Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2 learning to use GAFE this summer, checked out a chromebook #DitchBook

FitzsimmonsJen Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn @TracyZordan yes they include yellowed worksheets as a side and outdated facts for dessert #ditchbook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach So, I use the reading selection as "mentor text" and we discuss strategies that they then apply to books they enjoy #DitchBook

MsBolandSci Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: I use Google tools (forms, sheets, docs), real time data, blogs, and my Google site. I write my own informational #NGSS Text. #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Instant feedback is key! Much better than returning homework the next day and it goes in the trash. #DitchBook https://t.co/9ogui6R5Lm

reid_daley365 Jun 23 @ 10:17 PM EDT

Clickers, instant results- instant feedback #DitchBook

zonie71 Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Hey, all! Krista from SE Michigan. Joining the chat a bit late... #DITCHBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@MsBolandSci I have my Ss chart their own progress and reflect over it. SUPER powerful and gives them ownership. #DitchBook

jesslahey Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Fascinating discussion. Jess Lahey, NH/VT T, Edu writer following along! #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@chrisclinewcps Is @GRADECAM easy to use? #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@KRScienceLady @KarlyMoura ditto! @MsSholle #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2:I use Dropbox and ScreenChomp for storage, video creations, flipping the class, Ss content, etc #ditchbook

KelzBoldt Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2: We use Canvas as an LMS. I can go days without using paper or picking up a textbook! #DitchBook

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@phhscience @jmattmiller Missing pages with taped up pages. Well, your textbooks are well-loved. LOL #DitchBook

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

A2 Google classroom, kahoot, smart board, chromebooks #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:21 PM EDT

@TracyZordan wow...exact opposite for me...not enough Ts... #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Clickers are our friends. Treat them well. :-) #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@mrsrichardsonrv @CherylWHunter My ed books are all digital too. As well as my notes.#DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@principalkp Right. They should have the freedom to move away. If we don't trust Ts, insisting on txtbks is a power trip. #DitchBook

alishamknapp Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

How I respond when I'm told, "Well because we've always done it this way." #DitchBook #323reads #thinkoutsidethebox https://t.co/mfyCPal7Qn

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@craigyen Like Skyping with kids in Minnesota for #GRA. Loved the discussion w/Ss from across the country, Craig! #DitchBook

LMurray_ Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: I use GHO, Skype, Twitter, Kahoot, Prodigy, are some of my favorites. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@craigyen I'm working on the "more" part. Ss shared with another school last year, wanting to offer more opportunities next year. #DitchBook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2 (2): Digital texts can also be differentiated. @Newsela great for this #DitchBook

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Here is our site from last year for tech PD. Offers tons of good tools to use https://t.co/MmSpVRGGOk #DitchBook

StefaniePitzer Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

"Instead of focus on asking right questions, start asking relevant questions!" #DitchBook #323reads

zonie71 Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A1 The curriculum is too ALIVE for paper and pencil. Need more interactive "stuff"!! #DITCHBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@phhscience LOL ... I've worked with some books like that before! #DitchBook

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A2: I use Snagit to create instructional videos. #DitchBook

TracyZordan Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: We are GAFE so using Classroom, Lots of Forms & Sheets #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@MViTDiTeach Agreed. My Ss loved getting on iPads and worked extremely hard. #DitchBook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@MsCrawford101 That's a sad state of affairs!! Help, #ditchbook! Alternatives to gafe that work well????

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@Route22Edu @GRADECAM yes very easy. Can be done on scan Trons or in student portal electronically (iPads) #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@mrskochheiser Thanks for sharing!! #DitchBook https://t.co/pEZiPdET9Z

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:19 PM EDT

A2) Here are many of my resources and ideas for use of them; explore as you desire https://t.co/wWoVqivbly #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Extending beyond the four walls of the classroom. Great bang for the technology buck! #DitchBook https://t.co/6mcMgpLZRy

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:18 PM EDT

A2) I'm fan of digital tools that have students creating, collaborating, and sharing with more than with just their classmates #ditchbook

LMurray_ Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A1: Interesting, when I surveyed my Ss none of them preferred the textbook to help them learn. #DitchBook

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Love to use Newsela and wonderopolis for authentic texts #DitchBook

phhscience Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@edutechgirl @jmattmiller Some Ss textbooks are missing covers #ditchbook

bickd Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Can you give examples and talk more about this? #DitchBook

LaurieAnastasio Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A2: Using digital tools Ss can collaborate more, get immediate feedback, & catch errors faster before they reinforce errors #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@StefaniePitzer I love that! I need to get better at questioning. #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@halversonandrea @MViTDiTeach @kirk_humphreys Can Ss use the skills regardless of the text? That is mastery. #ditchbook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

For #DitchBook Q3, let's expose the game of school. We all know kids play it. @jmattmiller @burgessdave #tlap https://t.co/sbjbNTels2

polonerd Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @principalkp Insisting on Ts staying w/ same resource is sure recipe for Ss to not be prepared for their own future. #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

.@StefaniePitzer Who said, "If your Ss can find the answers on Google, you're asking the wrong questions?" #DitchBook

DaultonAS Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: The only resource not already mentioned is @plickers. Awesome resources for digital tools. #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@zonie71 our world is too alive to just be relegated to a textbook! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@zonie71 Krista's here! Hey there! #DitchBook

kirk_humphreys Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@CoriOrlando1 @halversonandrea @MViTDiTeach Sure can! #DitchBook

LeboTeacher Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

I am do much more efficient in giving Ss feedback with GAFE #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@jesslahey Glad to have you along! Thanks for joining in! #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 Me every-single-day: "Stop being a points-fiend, points aren't real!" (I do standards grading too) #ditchbook https://t.co/Syuu2V9k2F

edutechgirl Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@phhscience @jmattmiller The students want to keep a memory of the book. Cannot top that. #DitchBook

zonie71 Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A2: I'd have to say #hyperdocs have changed my way of teaching. And also stepping away from std directions and creating my own! #DITCHBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn I concur, but I don't make the rules. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@edutechgirl GOOD point! #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@chrisclinewcps @GRADECAM I need to check this out. Thanks for sharing #iscaring #DitchBook

rachelmarker Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 Real-life = failure + problem-solving + critical thinking + collaboration. "Game of school" develops none of this for Ss. #Ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@leadlaughlearn @MsCrawford101 are you an Office 365 school? Not as good but an option. #DitchBook

heywerner59 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

just discovered #DitchBook - in the fast and exponentially growing #CTE manufacturing world books are good for history and perspective

principalkp Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Ts need the freedom and the encouragement to move away. Textbooks should be a resource, nothing more. #DitchBook https://t.co/5TczQXSpZ9

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

@principalkp Right. They should have the freedom to move away. If we don't trust Ts, insisting on txtbks is a power trip. #DitchBook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@MsCrawford101 If you can't use Google, Microsoft 4 Educ has become FREE and they have some great ideas #DitchBook https://t.co/mkFcGpNtds

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

So what do you use when you aren't allowed to use Google? #DitchBook

lumshistory8 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @sandyrotto A2 I love @StudentsHistory #googledrive interactive notebooks for 8th grade AMHIST. #DitchBook

ldavies1012 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

We need to create problem solvers and creative thinkers not automatic learners #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3 We need to encourage self discovery and creativity instead of compliance #PureGenius #DitchBook https://t.co/xu0neWNok7

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

For #DitchBook Q3, let's expose the game of school. We all know kids play it. @jmattmiller @burgessdave #tlap https://t.co/sbjbNTels2

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Check out this resource from the great Chris Cline! #DitchBook https://t.co/m1ApkcTK2K

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

Here is our site from last year for tech PD. Offers tons of good tools to use https://t.co/MmSpVRGGOk #DitchBook

LMurray_ Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: Heard a S explain to another that you can think after school. In school, you just play the game. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

SO FAR BEHIND! #DitchBook

ohsoearly Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

What's up #DitchBook? Thinking about ditching the NBA draft and packing for #ISTE2016 for you https://t.co/FsmjqBVTS0

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Feel free to use and share #DitchBook #GlobalCollaboration #PLC https://t.co/O7cmFBx2su

LindseyHansen79 Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

@chrisclinewcps these look great! Thanks for sharing!!

MsBolandSci Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

A3: Ss need to have authentic discussion, solve real problems, communicate, feel listened to, and create their own true work #ditchbook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Krista's a bit late, but she hits the ground running! Eloquent! #DitchBook https://t.co/6jwCqXZ8tC

zonie71 Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT

A1 The curriculum is too ALIVE for paper and pencil. Need more interactive "stuff"!! #DITCHBook

mariagu95bay Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A2: we are 1:1 chrome books , my favorite tech tools are Google classroom and @Seesaw #DitchBook

LScumpieru Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Q3: Cheating vs. collaboration. Students need to learn how to work and learn with others. #DitchBook

bickd Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @MsBolandSci Whqt do they use to chart their progress? #DitchBook

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 The way most students are taught doesn't instill a passion for learning. They see school as something they have to get through #Ditchbook

mrfuehr Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 gamify activities and encourage group problem solving through challenging activities. We live in a collaborative society #DitchBook

FitzsimmonsJen Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

#DitchBook A2: the game of school is when kids memorize dates of battles but have no idea what a bounced check is or how much a car costs..

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Newsela for ex. & allowing sts to respond w/ doc / video / ppt / @Animoto ..Many more options than paper #DitchBook https://t.co/xs1X3u1oXx

bickd Jun 23 @ 10:23 PM EDT

@SylviaEllison Can you give examples and talk more about this? #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@johannabrown Preaching to the choir here, Johanna! #soulsisters #DitchBook

emosier3 Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: "Game of school" isn't like real-life. Ss need to problem solve and create using their own imagination to real life problems. #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@ohsoearly I tweeted a gif a minute ago JUST for you! #DitchBook

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

Realize I never introduced myself: Paige from Indiana! #ditchbook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3) We need thinkers. We need people who are willing to take chances and think BIG #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: Have found that students who "play school" well resist creative challenges. "What's the right answer for the test?" #ditchbook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3: Real life=messy, & messy=beautiful. Ss need to learn how 2 navigate through. Critical thinking=problem finders & solvers. #ditchbook

jghfoundation08 Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@Route22Edu I used QUIA many years ago, it was a comprehensive LMS and easy to use. #DitchBook https://t.co/oLzKg6Jnnc

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:20 PM EDT

A2: I started using Quia about six years ago for an online classroom. Used Jing for videos. Need to get my Google on now. #DitchBook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@MsBolandSci So. Many, #Truths #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: When kids scheme for grades and points, focus can get on the score and not on the learning. #DitchBook

froehlichm Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@CaptainRPSmith3 We were on a school library the other day that had reference books from 1956 :) #ditchbook

ohsoearly Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

I thought we were supposed to "game-ify" school. Game represent game. #DitchBook https://t.co/ofwJjvSheO

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

For #DitchBook Q3, let's expose the game of school. We all know kids play it. @jmattmiller @burgessdave #tlap https://t.co/sbjbNTels2

quilterliz Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

@johannabrown I use the term point-rubber! #ditchbook

leadlaughlearn - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3 In my exp, it's our highest achievers who "play school" best--all about the grade, but no care about actual growth! #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: Real-world learning is often self-driven, not in an attempt to gain favor with a teacher or improve a GPA. #DitchBook

chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Thanks Matt. We ran flipped PD w/this. Thanks to @mrskellyhistory & @steves910 for their work on it #DitchBook https://t.co/ZJgZ78doNa

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT
Check out this resource from the great Chris Cline! #DitchBook https://t.co/m1ApkcTK2K
- chrisclinewcps Jun 23 @ 10:22 PM EDT
  
  Here is our site from last year for tech PD. Offers tons of good tools to use https://t.co/MmSpVRGGOk #DitchBook

mrskochheiser Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3) We don't take multiple choice tests nor read & fill in worksheets; we read & explore for purpose & create, interact, innovate #DitchBook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

We want to nurture that love of learning. #DitchBook https://t.co/jblxVsZJoR

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

A3: When kids scheme for grades and points, focus can get on the score and not on the learning. #DitchBook

principalkp Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Sad but true. Let's change that in our own classrooms and schools. #DitchBook https://t.co/78cGmXK0IS

KarlyMoura - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

A3 The way most students are taught doesn't instill a passion for learning. They see school as something they have to get through #Ditchbook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

Sts have learned helplessness ... We need to encourage curiosity by being curious learners #DitchBook https://t.co/Jh3Raz64jO

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

For #DitchBook Q3, let's expose the game of school. We all know kids play it. @jmattmiller @burgessdave #tlap https://t.co/sbjbNTels2

MBDitzenberger Jun 23 @ 10:27 PM EDT

We provide a safe zone to "play" life...experiment a little. #DitchBook

zonie71 Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: I need to prepare my 5G Ss for LIFE in middle school, not just the academic rigors of mid school. #DITCHBook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Good point #DitchBook https://t.co/nimgBxUGWn

CoachKetcham Jun 23 @ 10:13 PM EDT
When was the last time you saw an adult learning to do something from a textbook? Never. #DitchBook #tlap https://t.co/ekzsb8cVht
- sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:06 PM EDT
  
  Here's Q1. Let's address textbooks head on. #DitchBook @jmattmiller @SEANJFAHEY #tlap @burgessdave @leadlaughlearn https://t.co/hAF6KgsMH1

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3+ Game of school = #fixedmindset #ditchbook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: I have worked for the past 2 yrs to change Ss mindset from "getting a grade" to LEARNING. Real life doesn't come with an A. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

I think everyone on the edu-Twitters has said that by now! ;) #OftenQuoted #DitchBook https://t.co/UStwtpQdrM

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

.@StefaniePitzer Who said, "If your Ss can find the answers on Google, you're asking the wrong questions?" #DitchBook

KatieWells82 Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: B/w my master's program and this book, making school applicable has come up a lot! Looking to change things up for my Ss. #DitchBook

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

R3: They learn that teachers hold all the knowledge and are afraid to take risks. We need to let them be creative and discover! #ditchbook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@jghfoundation08 Yes, I LOVE it. It allowed me to given Ss instant feedback in many cases, and I could post vids, notes, etc. #DitchBook

MistyMitchellm Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: Ss who can't "play school" well often end up resenting the whole setup all together & fall behind. #ditchbook

MViTDiTeach Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

A3: Ss who play game of school couldn't progress when we moved to PBL, needed lot more guidance becuz no longer knew what to do #DitchBook

ohsoearly Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

It makes me so happy to think people are tweeting GIFs just for me. And Johanna of all people! #DitchBook https://t.co/8ORyojZYEi

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:26 PM EDT

@ohsoearly I tweeted a gif a minute ago JUST for you! #DitchBook

MsCrawford101 Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@TTmomTT @leadlaughlearn we are! #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@bickd @MsBolandSci I create a Google Sheet with conditional formatting with a reflection and goal setting tab. #DitchBook

CoriOrlando1 Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@jmattmiller @gcouros did :) #DitchBook

CaptainRPSmith3 Jun 23 @ 10:28 PM EDT

@froehlichm Worse than sad. So much is expected, yet the resources we are using don't always help Ss get where they need to be #DitchBook

sandyrotto Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@ohsoearly True.There's traditional "game" of school w/Ss as receivers of knowledge & there's gamifying learning w/Ss driving it. #DitchBook

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

30 #DitchPoints to Johanna for quality tweet + a GIF of Dwight Schrute! #DitchBook https://t.co/X48hrETKRN

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3 Me every-single-day: "Stop being a points-fiend, points aren't real!" (I do standards grading too) #ditchbook https://t.co/Syuu2V9k2F

ohsoearly Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@johannabrown #DitchBook https://t.co/wQekniwc4q

heywerner59 Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@Miss_Panelli that makes 2 - Michael from Western Washington #DitchBook

SylviaEllison Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Answers Q4 as well .. Not real-world if the answer (nothing wrong with Google - just not a Q/A site) #DitchBook https://t.co/GDGCJ6DL8m

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT

.@StefaniePitzer Who said, "If your Ss can find the answers on Google, you're asking the wrong questions?" #DitchBook

HelenWilt Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3 Everyone gets an award in most schools, too many awards for just being there. Motivation killer #DitchBook

5StarStudents Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3:Schools don't equip students with the skills to deal with real-life disappoints. #DitchBook

TTmomTT - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@MsCrawford101 @leadlaughlearn Microsoft now has a "Google Classroom" that look creepily similar to GC. #DitchBook

craigyen Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Such great insights tonight #DitchBook https://t.co/sMUdAl37S6

MKuniya Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

A3: The game? Grades and points distract Ss from learning non-curricular skills. Teach to empower. #DitchBook

ohsoearly Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@Route22Edu @StefaniePitzer check out @globalearner #DitchBook

johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Best night ever. I promise I'm here to learn and not for the points!!! #DitchBook https://t.co/VO5Z2GaA2W

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT
30 #DitchPoints to Johanna for quality tweet + a GIF of Dwight Schrute! #DitchBook https://t.co/X48hrETKRN
- johannabrown Jun 23 @ 10:24 PM EDT
  
  A3 Me every-single-day: "Stop being a points-fiend, points aren't real!" (I do standards grading too) #ditchbook https://t.co/Syuu2V9k2F

jmattmiller - Moderator Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

That's a good point, Michael ... a way to step back and say, "Look how far we've come." #DitchBook https://t.co/4X1yUFHLPD

heywerner59 Jun 23 @ 10:25 PM EDT

just discovered #DitchBook - in the fast and exponentially growing #CTE manufacturing world books are good for history and perspective

Miss_Panelli Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

R3: They learn to regurgitate isolated concepts, not learn and apply knowledge. The game is about the grade, not the learning. #ditchbook

Route22Edu Jun 23 @ 10:29 PM EDT

@jmattmiller Yeah, I know. I wasn't trying to make a point. :-) I am wondering about the originator of the quote. #curious #DitchBook