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Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:30 PM EDT

#INZpirED. We are studying the Rio Olympics T3 for Inquiry so an event that affects our curriculum.Also having a school mini Olympics. Fun

JKatzaman Jul 8 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Joining #INZpirED from Maryland where it's still Friday evening.

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:32 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings This was what gave me the idea! My social studies colleagues are doing a similar Olympics-themed event #INZpirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:32 PM EDT

#INZpirED. Also do Matarki (\Maori New Year) celebrations and theme for Inquiry etc in T2. Art is also affected by events etc too.eg Seasons

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@JKatzaman #INZpirED.Cold wet 2.30pm winter Saturday afternoon in Hastings New Zealand

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:33 PM EDT

@JKatzaman Welcome Jim, thanks for joining us! Saturday AM here in Bangkok, had a very nice Friday night watching a local band #INZpirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 10:33 PM EDT

Joining #INZpirED from Maine in the U.S. A bit inexperienced with Twitter, but I will give a chat a try! I miss NZ! :-)

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Joining from Georgia, USA love this topic, I teach Earth Science and natural events provide great opportunities #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Hi and welcome to #INZPirED where we are discussing people/events that can inspire cross-curricular activities

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:35 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin Hi Erin, welcome to #INZPirED :)

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:35 PM EDT

#INZpirED. Yes a lot of curriculum is inspired by people & events.Great topic.We did an Inquiry on Connections & it included people

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Our cultural events at school are a great inspiration 4 staff & Ss to celebrate w/ food, traditional outfits & performances #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings @JKatzaman tell me about it :( Glad it is school holidays & I am surrounded by friends & family :) #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:36 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 Hi Richard, welcome to #INZPirED :)

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:37 PM EDT

#INZpirED.Weve had famous people visit sch eg Greg Murphy (Racing) All Black Aaron Smith Irene Van Dyke (Netballer) Paora Winitana (Basketb

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 10:37 PM EDT

Robert from Los Angeles joining. Middle school English. #INZpirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:37 PM EDT

We have a week of international celebration where students are encouraged to celebrate their heritage and teach others about it #inzpired

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:37 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin haha then you should come visit soon #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings I think that's a key point, making connections between subjects is so important #INZPirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

#INZpirED. But the ordinary people you make connections with can be just as inspiring- the Grandparent, the mum , the teacher down the road

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@rsehji I really should!! #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings Cool! #INZPirED

JenaiaMorane Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

#INZpired Jena Ball, CritterKin & Not PErfect Hat Club creator tweeting in from NC.

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Hi Robert, welcome to #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Hi all you #INZpirED people!

JKatzaman Jul 8 @ 10:39 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin You might also be interested in New Teachers to Twitter -- #NT2t -- at 9 am Saturday morning. #INZpirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Sounds like something we do too at our school #INZPirED https://t.co/VBt7AIvWaW

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:37 PM EDT

We have a week of international celebration where students are encouraged to celebrate their heritage and teach others about it #inzpired

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Patricia from AKL . Ready to get more inspired! #INZpirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings I have my wife & her team of researchers come in to do a workshop, cross-curric with me & my maths colleague #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@patizbd Hi Patricia, welcome! #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:40 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings so true, Leonie #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@JenaiaMorane Hi Jena, thanks for joining! #INZPirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings #INZpirED Good point! I once interviewed diff generations of family about food culture for a class - a valuable project!

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:41 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings They're not very famous though :) #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam many thanks! #inzpired

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@rsehji @JKatzaman .#INZpirED. Yes needed these hols tired as hard cold winter term with lots on

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:42 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin you are welcome anytime #INZPirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:43 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam #INZpirED. Yes making it cross curricular so impt.Inquiry is very much so though

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:43 PM EDT

We just finished a topic called "Connected Cultures" my class chose to study China (base in population of my class) #INZpirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:45 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam #INZpirED.Ah but they are connections with the everyday world which are so valuable for Ss & Ts

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Common planning across the grade level and input from everyone makes it more successful and makes it meaningful #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Parent s came to teach kids Kung Fu with fans, own names in Chinese, use cho sticks, food, language and art #INZpirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Although my curric is very full I think it is worth making room for cross-curric activities like our upcoming Olympics project #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin honestly, you are doing great! You will learn very quickly and there are very talented & supportive peeps out here #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:46 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings I agree Leonie #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:46 PM EDT

T's have to be behind it and Ss' have to be inspired by it! #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@patizbd Sounds great! A really good way to make things come alive for students #INZPirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@patizbd #INZpirED. Sounds like a fabulous unit/inquiry

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam I look for ways to fit these into existing curricula #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings @JKatzaman it sure has been a busy term. Much needed break. Really looking fwd to catching up w/ friends & family #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:47 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 True, it needs to be a team effort #INZPirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@rsehji #INZpirED Thanks! I work with college English language students so culture is a big interest for me & looked forward to this!

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:48 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam yes and my two usually quiet Chinese boys became so alive and in control of the action #INZpirED

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 10:49 PM EDT

Cross curricular isn't just about content. Teams of Ts using the same vocab, writing strategies, & note taking creates cohesion. #INZpirED

leonie_hastings Jul 8 @ 10:49 PM EDT

#INZpirED. Sorry have to go & give friend lift to funeral. Great topic

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings it was! I wish I did it more as inquiry. I tend to still keep control of my yr 2 kids #INZpirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 Yep - I will have Ss look at legal ways to enhance performance as part of their sci class for the olympics project #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:51 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings Thanks for joining us today Leonie #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:52 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu Excellent point, this kind of consistency is very important #INZPirED

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 10:53 PM EDT

Inquiry is empowering! I also have my Ss answer their own & classmates' Qs with evidence & explanation. #inzpired https://t.co/Amh2ykS4B2

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:50 PM EDT

@leonie_hastings it was! I wish I did it more as inquiry. I tend to still keep control of my yr 2 kids #INZpirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam that is a great idea, we do similar activities with weather and earthquakes when they happen, current and relevant #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:53 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @rjwhite88 Wow! May have athletes knocking on your door! Cool idea! #inzpired

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu true that is, but with so much focus on differentiation and the range of kids we serve, we make those very flexible #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Both great points #INZPirED https://t.co/VqrliLyAfh

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 10:53 PM EDT
Inquiry is empowering! I also have my Ss answer their own & classmates' Qs with evidence & explanation. #inzpired https://t.co/Amh2ykS4B2
- patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:50 PM EDT
  
  @leonie_hastings it was! I wish I did it more as inquiry. I tend to still keep control of my yr 2 kids #INZpirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Robert do you know of any good books re inquire in primary school? That you would recommend? #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:57 PM EDT

Are there any obstacles to these kinds of cross-curricular activities, & if so, how can we overcome them? #INZpirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:57 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings The Power of Inquiry, great read! #inzpired https://t.co/dYsjf0Lag0

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:58 PM EDT

At the end of our units every class has 3 diff classes visiting them and present findings. #INZpirED

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 10:58 PM EDT

Good point, Richard! Yes, the delicate balance between structure & flexibility. Definitely room for both. #INZpirED https://t.co/Eac3w9OxNg

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:54 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu true that is, but with so much focus on differentiation and the range of kids we serve, we make those very flexible #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings excellent. Can be my project for next term. #INZpirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 10:58 PM EDT

@patizbd @Ajarn_Adam we are partnering with the Atlanta Braves baseball team as they move into their new home near our school #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 10:59 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings Looks interesting, thanks Ritu #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @Ajarn_Adam how cool! Lucky kids! #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam biggest one we have are teachers who do not play well with others #INZPirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@patizbd Patricia, here is a link that I found on another ed chat that might help - https://t.co/sNpvMBuNKv #inzpired

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings books on my coffee table #holidayreadings #inzpired https://t.co/Fi1ztn6ffy

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @patizbd Wow, that sounds like a really exciting opportunity! #INZPirED

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 11:00 PM EDT

The great thing about inquiry is it puts Ss at any level in control of their curiosity & comprehension. #INZPirED https://t.co/ruCzBbccbu

patizbd Jul 8 @ 10:55 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Robert do you know of any good books re inquire in primary school? That you would recommend? #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:01 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin Oh! Many thanks! #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:01 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 Yep ;) #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:02 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings I get you! 'At any level' Thanks #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:02 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings :) I have TLAP on my iPad right now, about 1/2 way through #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:03 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin Will give it a go! #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @patizbd it has gotten a lot of attention and it provides a tangible scenario to build all kinds of projects on. #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings I have 2 of @burgessdave #quote on my presentation for IFHE World Congress #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings I would also recommend https://t.co/MqAWuuIT8I by @jmattmiller #DitchBook #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Thanks! #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:05 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings love Teach Like a Pirate...autographed copy in my professional library #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:05 PM EDT

Great, noted! #inzpired https://t.co/hBbma5ZCsq

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:04 PM EDT

@rsehji @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings I would also recommend https://t.co/MqAWuuIT8I by @jmattmiller #DitchBook #INZPirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:05 PM EDT

#INZpirED Another thing I try to do is read about other cultures and perspectives. I feel like that action is meaningful to my Ss

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:05 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings @jmattmiller Cool, thanks! #inzpired

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:06 PM EDT

#INZpirED Here's a really great TED talk about a great personal project https://t.co/E7yi71Q9lP

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings I just ordered it! Waiting for arrival. #inzpired

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:06 PM EDT

@RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings my classes will be doing a lot of inquiry this year problem and project based self guided #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:07 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam @RewardingEdu @patizbd @leonie_hastings I bought 16 books 4 staff PD & we now have a staff PD corner in staffroom #inzpired

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:07 PM EDT

@rsehji @Ajarn_Adam @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Awesome to have access to such great books at school! #inzpired

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @Ajarn_Adam There is nothing like authentic tasks for motivation! #inzpired

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:09 PM EDT

@patizbd @rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings our district had the author come in and give a keynote at our yearly kickoff #INZPirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:11 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @patizbd @rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Nice! #INZPirED

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:11 PM EDT

Thank you all for a great chat, this was my first. I have to get my little one in the bed, getting late here! #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 @rsehji @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings there should be a button for 'green with envy' :D #INZPirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:12 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 #INZpirED Thanks for joining, Richard!

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 11:12 PM EDT

Ts can bump inquiry to the next level by not only asking for evidence for Ss' answers but also inference + explanation. Insight! #INZpirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@rjwhite88 Thanks for joining us today Richard :) #INZPirED

rsehji - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:13 PM EDT

@patizbd @Ajarn_Adam @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings yes I am given full freedom to facilitate my own growth & that of my PLG #inzpired

rjwhite88 Jul 8 @ 11:14 PM EDT

Another excellent point #INZPirED https://t.co/Sm8Y44M8MU

RewardingEdu Jul 8 @ 11:12 PM EDT

Ts can bump inquiry to the next level by not only asking for evidence for Ss' answers but also inference + explanation. Insight! #INZpirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:14 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin Good on you! Ss from minorities are likely to become invisible. #inzpired

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@patizbd #inzpired I was really inspired by Ann Morgan's project. Would love to try it myself someday! Her blog https://t.co/03wfAlCQWf

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:16 PM EDT

@rsehji @Ajarn_Adam @RewardingEdu @leonie_hastings Very inspiring and motivating! #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:17 PM EDT

Thanks everyone for joining us at #INZPirED today and sharing your thoughts and ideas!

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam #INZpirED Thank you all of you as well! Still getting the hang of this, but I really appreciated your kindness!

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:18 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin Will read it after the chat. Thanks for sharing. #inzpired

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:19 PM EDT

@ELL_edu_Erin You're very welcome Erin :) #INZpirED

ELL_edu_Erin Jul 8 @ 11:20 PM EDT

#INZpired Thanks again everyone, good night/afternoon!

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:20 PM EDT

I leave the chat #INZpirED and motivated! Many thanks to all!

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:21 PM EDT

@patizbd Thanks for joining us Patricia :) #INZPirED

patizbd Jul 8 @ 11:23 PM EDT

@Ajarn_Adam thank you. Fantastic chat! #INZpirED

Ajarn_Adam - Moderator Jul 8 @ 11:24 PM EDT

Here's the transcript from today's #INZPirED chat about people/events that can inspire cross-curricular activities https://t.co/93dVfugL9a